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Accessibility-first spa opening on the Plaza
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Looking forward to the fluffy robes. | Rendering by Sojourn Spa
Soon everyone will be pampered on the Plaza — and we mean everyone. Sojourn Spa, an accessibility-first space, will open in January 2024 inside the new Cascade Hotel (4600 Wornall Rd., KCMO).

What does it mean to be accessibility-first?

When we say “accessibility-first,” we mean the space was designed from conception to be ADA-compliant. City Editor Charmaine spoke with co-owner Ashley McClennen who said she wanted to provide accessible wellness for everyone.

“I have a background in health. Accessibility is a focus in that world,” said McClennen. She’s a former hospital CEO and medical executive. “So it was important to me to make sure this space was accessible.”

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This room puts the “treat” in treatment.

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Rendering by Sojourn Spa

Accessible feature highlights

Sojourn Spa will have eight treatment rooms + two saunas. Within those spaces, guests will find:
  • Some of the first ADA-compliant massage tables in the country which can lower + saunas with low benches, making self-transfers easy.
  • The massage table will also be accessible for bodies of all shapes and sizes, having built-in functions like adjusting for baby bellies, so expectant mothers can comfortably + safely lay on their front sides.
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Here we see the entryway to all the spa goodness.

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Rendering by Sojourn Spa

Don’t know where to park on the Plaza? Don’t worry. All spa guests will receive complimentary valet and garage parking.

You can learn more about Sojourn Spa by visiting its website or following its Instagram.
Events
Wednesday, Dec. 20
  • Newborn Care Essentials | Wednesday, Dec. 20 | 6-8:30 p.m. | New Birth Company, 9209 W. 110th St. Bldg 36, Overland Park, KS | $30 | Learn essential skills and gain confidence in caring for your baby.
  • Ugly Christmas Sweater Party | Wednesday, Dec. 20 | 6 p.m. | McFadden’s Sports Saloon, 1330 Grand Blvd. #290, KCMO | Free entry | Kick off the holiday with festive drinks + vie for the grand prize in your best ugly Christmas sweater.
  • Music Bingo | Wednesday, Dec. 20, Wednesday, Dec. 27 | 6:30 p.m. | Kansas City Bier Company, 310 W. 79th St., KCMO | Free entry | This week’s theme is “Holiday Hits + Road Trip.”
Thursday, Dec. 21
  • Jingle Jam | Thursday, Dec. 21 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | 5800 W. 107th St. Cafeteria, Overland Park, KS | $50 | Get ready to jingle and jam at this festive extravaganza filled with crafts, snacks, dancing + Santa.
  • Seussical | Thursday, Dec. 21-Saturday, Dec. 23 | Times vary | Arts & Heritage Center, 8788 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, KS | $10-$17 | “Oh, the thinks you can think” when Dr. Seuss’ best-loved characters collide and cavort in an unforgettable musical caper.
Friday, Dec. 22
  • A Christmas Canine | Friday, Dec. 22-Monday, Jan. 1 | Times vary | The Martin City Melodrama, 702 Blue Ridge Extension, KCMO | $10 | This original performance pays homage to old dogs and new tricks in this classic Christmas “tail.”
Events calendar here
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Active

Wellness

Heat up your workout routine with this innovative fitness program
Presented by a KCtoday Partner
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Infrared energy has the effect of strengthening and activating the regenerative processes in the human body, which can help to accelerate workout recovery. | Photo provided by HOTWORX
Looking for a new way to get active, Kansas City? Enter: HOTWORX, a unique fitness program that features a training method combining heat and infrared technology while participants complete a 30-minute Isometric workout or a 15-minute High Intensity Interval Training session. Here’s a sneak peek of how it works.

Interested? Snag a free workout during the HOTWORX Winter Open House, happening at locations across the city on Wednesday, Dec. 27 (3-7 p.m.), or see our location map to book an appointment.
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News Notes
Development
  • Construction for the Third and Grand streets apartment complex is slated to begin in late winter. The River Market’s new 246-unit apartment complex will include 7,500 sqft of retail space and a 232-stall garage. (City Scene KC)
Transit
  • The KC Streetcar is giving its reindeer a break next week, meaning adjusted hours from Sunday, Dec. 24 through Monday, Jan. 1. Make sure you plan your downtown trips accordingly. View hours.
Development
  • Riverside is humming to the tune of a possible new music venue. Dubbed Riverside Live Nation, the amphitheater would seat 15,000 people and occupy 125 acres on the southeast corner of Horizons Industrial Park. Developers aim for a 2025 opening. (The Pitch KC)
Shop
  • Take your headgear to new heights. Travis and Jason Kelce’s “New Heights” podcast merch can now be found at local biz Sandlot Goods’ retail location (3120 Terrace St., KCMO). Hats are currently sold out but will restock soon. (Startland News)
Transit
  • New year, new rates. Beginning Monday, Jan. 1, rates for Johnson County’s Micro Transit will be calculated differently. Users will be charged $5 for the first five miles and an additional $2 for 5.1 miles and beyond. (Shawnee Mission Post)
Gallery
  • Need a midweek pick-me-up? Then peek at these pics of the new baby penguin at Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium. Stop by Helzberg Penguin Plaza to visit baby Yoshi. (FOX4)
Theater
  • Get your jazz hands ready. Voting for the 2023 Broadway World Kansas City Awards closes on Sunday, Dec. 31. Recognize your favorite local professional + non-professional thespians across the metro.
 
Plan Ahead

🍽️ I want to eat, eat, eat...

Plan Ahead: Kansas City Restaurant Week 2024
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Red sauce + green sauce = Christmas-style. | Photo by KCtoday
Not too long after counting down the 12 days of Christmas, Kansas Citians will observe 10 days of dining — aka Kansas City Restaurant Week (KCRW).

The 15th annual KCRW is Friday, Jan. 12-Sunday, Jan. 21. Participating local restaurants (currently 214) will offer prix fixe lunch + dinner menus priced at either $20, $40, or $55.

This year, there are 19 new restaurants celebrating KCRW, including Café Corazón Crossroads, Char Bar Parkville, and The Spot in the 18th and Vine district.

As tradition goes, 10% of all Restaurant Week proceeds will go toward three charities. 2024’s recipients include Kanbe’s Markets, the Visit KC Foundation + the Greater Kansas City Restaurant Association Education Foundation.

Wanna get ahead of the crowd? You can make reservations on the KCRW website, or though the event’s app found on the Apple and Google Play stores.
The Buy

The Buy 12.20.23 (Affiliate + Six & Main)
An Apple Watch Series 9 — because the smartwatch is about to get much harder to find. Starting tomorrow, Apple will pull this smartwatch version from its website due to a patent dispute, with in-store purchases ending Sunday, Dec. 24. Other retailers may continue to sell the model until a final decision is made on an import ban. (Forbes)
Answered

Yesterday, we shared your votes for the new Kansas licence plates. Now, Kansans have spoken.
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The landslide winner...

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Photo via State of Kansas

And Kansans agree: You all have great taste. The design our readers chose is now the official license plate of Kansas after ~270,000 Kansans voted.

According to Gov. Kelly, this is the first time the state allowed public input on a standard tag.

Congrats on being a part of history.
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The Wrap
 
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Today’s edition by:
Charmaine
From the editor
My house’s Christmas theme for the last five years has been woodland animals. I plan to switch it up in 2024.

I’m dreaming of a “Candyland” Christmas. I’ve already drawn up plans to turn our exterior into a gingerbread house and have been bookmarking Christmas ornament ideas.

Why am I planning so far in advance? I like to wait for the after-Christmas sales and buy all my supplies then. Much like my co-editor Maddie, I, too, am frugal and prefer not to spend more than need be.
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