01.24.2024

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41º | Morning showers | 38% chance of rain |
Sunrise: 7:31 a.m. | Sunset: 5:29 p.m.

🍹 Tiki bars tik’n, pourin’ all weekend

Margaritaville resort sets opening date, bookings go live

Wastin’ away again in... | Photo by Margaritaville Hotel Kansas City

If you’ve been itching for a new staycation spot, you only have to scratch a tad bit longer. The first part of Vacation Village, Margaritaville, now has an opening date set for spring 2025.

The highly-anticipated Margaritaville resort will feature 229 guestrooms and be located at 1301 N. 98th St., Kansas City, Kansas (directly east of The Legends Outlets).

Walk through the resort and you’ll be met with design elements that harness the sea, sand, sun + sky.

Margaritaville Pool renderings — Find us by the pool working on our tans.
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Rendering by Margaritaville

After you’re done basking in the ambiance of your room, you can hop outside to soak up rays at the resort-style pool with indoor-outdoor sports, or indulge in the Margaritaville-inspired restaurant Landshark, a themed bar + grill.

The hotel also plans to have meeting, event + retail space, as well as be a family-friendly destination with plenty of activities + entertainment for all ages.

Margaritaville exterior rendering of Landshark restaurant — Landshark do dooo do do do doo.
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Rendering by Margaritaville

Margaritaville is only one of five districts soon to be found in Vacation Village. There are also plans for:

A baseball training facility headed by Prep Baseball Report
Big Shots Golf, a $20 million golf-themed food + entertainment spot
Atlas 9, an interactive art museum-movie theater combo
A 55,000-sqft multi-sport + live music arena

Official opening dates for these four districts have yet to be announced.

The entire project is headed by Homefield KC. Co-Owner Greg Maday believes this is the development the city deserves.

“Over the years, as I drove by the defunct Schlitterbahn Waterpark on my way to Sporting KC matches, I found it upsetting that the symbol of a tragic time was still looming so large when the area around it seemed to be moving forward. The region deserved better,” Maday said.

And, soon, KCK shall have just that.

Asked

What’s your favorite margarita song?

The tropical beverage often finds itself as the subject of songs. Tell us what margarita music fills your cup.

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Events

Wednesday, Jan. 24

Girl From The North Country | Wednesday, Jan. 24-Sunday, Jan. 28 | Times vary | Kauffman Center, KCMO | $60-$121 | Experience the Tony Award-winning musical that re-imagines Bob Dylan’s discography.

Thursday, Jan. 25

CCA Quarterly Meet & Mingle | Thursday, Jan. 25 | 5:30-7 p.m. | Chartreuse Saloon, 400 E. 17th St., KCMO | Free | Connect with neighbors of the Crossroads Community Association and discuss the proposed downtown stadium, the Crossroads Community Improvement District + other local topics.
Artist Talk and Opening Celebration “Hangama Amiri: A Homage to Home” | Thursday, Jan. 25 | 6-8:30 p.m. | Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art, 4420 Warwick Blvd., KCMO | Free | Meet artist Hangama Amiri and celebrate the opening of her first solo traveling exhibition.

Friday, Jan. 26

Friday Night Smash | Friday, Jan. 26-Friday, Jan. 16 | Times vary | SERV, 9051 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, KS | $10 | Sip, snack, and socialize with friends at this 21+ pickleball party.

Saturday, Jan. 27

Breakfast & Movie | Saturday, Jan. 27 | 8-10 a.m. | Zhou Brothers Kansas City Art Center, 1803 E. 18th St., KCMO | $15 | Stop by KC’s newest art center for breakfast + an exclusive screening of “The Space Race: The Untold Story of the First Black Astronauts.”
Sip and Stretch | Saturday, Jan. 27 | 8:45 a.m. | National WWI Museum and Memorial, KCMO | Free with RSVP | Bring a mat for a low-impact regimen with the Kansas City Ballet + enjoy free cold-pressed juice from Ruby Jean’s Juicery.

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News Notes

Sports

The College Baseball Hall of Fame has found its home base inside the Museum at Prairiefire in Overland Park, KS. The decision was influenced by Patrick Mahomes, a former college baseball player himself, who lobbied to house the hall in the KC metro. A 2025 opening date is planned. (KCTV5)

Open

Yee-haw, y’all. Yesterday, Atomic Cowboy officially opened at 7101 W. 80th St., Overland Park, KS. Cowboy up and mosey on by for buttermilk biscuit sandwiches, giant pizza slices, arcade games, shuffleboard + pool.

Eat

How does the song go? Had to have High Hopes Ice Cream for a living? Well, it does now. Voted “KC’s Favorite Ice Cream Shop” in 2023, the local biz was announced as the latest restaurant that will be featured at the KC Current’s CPKC stadium. View all food + beverage partners.

Opening

Nationally-acclaimed Red Kitchen is getting a makeover. The local Mexican street food spot will be rebirthed as Cien Por Ciento Mexicana (7926 Santa Fe Dr., Overland Park, KS) in early February. Fan faves like tamales will continued to be served alongside an expanded menu that includes soups, shakes + meat platters. (Kansas City Mag)

Announced

The Police Foundation of Kansas City gifted $4 million to the Kansas City Police Department. This funding will be used for upgrades such as enhancing the department’s IT network, replacing a 25-year-old response vehicle, and upgrading body + in-car cameras.

Ranked

It’s an A+ for Overland Park’s Blue Valley North High School. The school was ranked the No. 1 public high school in Kansas by Stacker, citing factors such as a 20:1 student-teacher ratio, culture + diversity, and academics.

Eat

🍨 Sweet, sweet victory

Betty Rae’s Ice Cream releases limited edition Chiefscake flavor

chiefscake icecream with sign that reads chiefs cake by betty rae's

We hear it tastes like winning. | Photo by Betty Rae’s Ice Cream

To commemorate the Chiefs defeating the Bills and the team’s sixth straight AFC Championship title game, local biz Betty Rae’s Ice Cream has released a limited edition ice cream flavor: Chiefscake.

The Chiefscake is comprised of Coach Andy Reid’s favorite ice cream flavor — cream cheese — with yellow cake and red, yellow + white sprinkles mixed in.

You can find the new flavor at all Betty Rae’s Ice Cream locations, under the name “Playoffs Golden Confetti Cake” at Cosentino Price Choppers, and available for order through Shatto Home Delivery.

The Buy

The Buy 1.24.23 (Affiliate + Six & Main)

The best baking supplies to cook up something cozy and comforting this winter. Think: a sourdough starter helper, lemon lavender scones baking mix, and Herbes de Provence focaccia mix.

Answered

Last week we asked “Would you rather brave 100°+ weather or saunter through subzero temps?” and here’s what you said:

pexels fire in the snow — You’re hot and you’re cold. You’re yes and you’re no.
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Photo by Pexels

65% of you said 🔥 give me the heat — I was born for summer.
35% of you said ⛄ cold, please — I can always layer up.

Looks like KCtoday readers are mostly Heat Misers, with just a flurry of Snow Misers mixed in.

The heat lovers will just have to keep dreaming for now, though, as we’ve got a lot more chill coming our way.

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Charmaine

From the editor

I’ll be ordering several gallons of Chiefscake, thank you very much. I am a lover of all foods, but I have a soft serve spot for ice cream especially.

Speaking of which, have you checked out our spotlight on local ice cream shops? It may help you expand your ice cream portfolio.

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