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• Charlotte Street Fellows · 2023 Reception | Wednesday, Jan. 10 | 6-8 p.m. | Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art, 12345 College Blvd., Overland Park, KS | Free | Honor three local artists at this reception geared at fostering financial support + creative development.
• The Cassandra Cat | Wednesday, Jan. 10 | 7-10 p.m. | Stray Cat Film Center, 1662 Broadway Blvd., KCMO | $7 | Stop into KC’s indie micro cinema for a screening of this colorful comic drama.

• Vini E Tartufi Wine Dinner | Thursday, Jan. 11 | 7-9:30 p.m. | McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood & Steaks, 448 W. 47th St., KCMO | $125 | Dine on truffle-infused treats while sipping on the finest from Viberti Vineyards.

• Sourdough Starter Workshop | Friday, Jan. 12 | 6-7 p.m. | The Iron District, 1599 Iron St., NKC | $30 | Rise to the occasion with this quick class teaching you the basics of caring for sourdough starters.
• Kill ‘Em With Kindness Comedy Tour | Friday, Jan. 12 | 9:30-11 p.m. | The Bird Comedy Theater, 103 W. 19th St, KCMO | $12-15 | Join two local comedians for their tour’s hometown kick-off show.

• Dry Vibes Kansas City | Saturday, Jan. 13 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Paradise Garden Club, 1621 Locust St., KCMO | $0-$35 | Get ready for a booze-free blast where they’ll serve up a zero-proof experience that’ll leave you buzzing.
• D2F Master Class w/ Jessica James & Ty | Saturday, Jan. 13 | 10:30-11:30 a.m. | Goddess Maker Fitness, 7275 W. 105th St., Overland Park, KS | $30 | Get started on those New Year resolutions with this dance fitness class that’s sure to sweat you out.

• Glide through cardio workouts with HOKA Women’s Clifton 9 Sneakers (your feet will thank you).
• Use a yoga mat with alignment lines to refine your form.
• These buttery-soft leggings are considered a Lululemon alternative by reviewers.
• Wear Bala Bangles during familiar workouts and avoid plateauing.
• Say goodbye to earbuds slipping out at the gym with silicone ear tips for AirPods.

• It’s official — the Jackson County Legislature voted to allow the 3/8-cent sales tax extension to be included on April’s ballot. If approved, this tax would help fund renovations for Arrowhead Stadium + build a downtown ballpark for the Royals.

• MCC meets MLK. Metropolitan Community College will host Martin Luther King III at its 2024 Chancellor’s MLK Jr. Scholarship Luncheon this Friday, Jan. 12 at 11 a.m. at Loews Kansas City Hotel (1515 Wyandotte St., KCMO). Tickets are $200 and help fund scholarships for students. (The Call)

• KCMO, woah. The New York Times included Kansas City on its “52 Places to Go in 2024" list, ranking the City of Fountains No. 21. Cited factors included the Current’s new stadium, the new Rabbit hOle children’s museum, hosting the World Cup in 2026, and Pennway Point.

• Make your heart beat beat when you see this giant heart come to life. Local artist Eugenia Ortiz will paint her Parade of Hearts heart at Lenexa City Hall (17101 W. 87th St. Pkwy, Lenexa, KS) through the end of January. Pop by to see the making of the masterpiece. (Johnson County Post)

• The path to Pathway at Heritage Park (15885 S. Black Bob Rd.) is getting shorter. Headed by Habitat for Humanity, the development broke ground earlier this week and will be an affordable pocket neighborhood featuring 14 homes. A timeline is TBA. (Johnson County Post)

• Get ready for another round with the snow. You’ll get a break for the rest of the week but, as early as Friday morning, you can expect to wake up to a fresh white blanket. (FOX4)

• It’s getting hot in (some spots) here. Results from last summer’s heat mapping study found that areas down I-35, Gardner-Edgerton, and western Olathe were hotter + more humid than other parts of Johnson County. Areas without mature trees felt the heat the most. Read the study.

• Oh snap. Submissions are now open for our KCtoday Picture of the Year contest. To participate, submit a local photo that you took in 2023 by Wednesday, Jan. 17. Make a submission for the chance to win a $25 gift card to our online marketplace, Six & Main.

• Missouri’s minimum wage is increasing from $12 to $12.30 per hour.
• Businesses that pay for employees’ continued education or that hire interns and pay them at least minimum wage can get a $1,500 tax break.

• Grocery taxes have officially decreased from 4% to 2%.
• School choice — where parents can enroll their children in any public school they desire as long as it has space — goes live this June. (We’ll share more details soon on how this works.)