01.31.2024

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Nomada’s new sounds + experiences

Nomada, the team tuning KC culture to eclectic experiences

Barraca 49, Nomada’s monthly Crossroads sound camp. | Photo courtesy of Nomada

Disco aliens, army trucks, industrial gardens.

Local conceptual design, branding, and production firm Nomada knows how to turn any idea into a world of sensory exploration…for one night only. Step into its latest venture — the anxiously anticipated, moody HiFi lounge In the Lowest Ferns — and you’ll get what all the fuss is about.

By now, loyal readers are probably thinking this sounds familiar – because it is:

“You may or may not know of them, but you’ve definitely seen its work. That military tent full of music in the Crossroads? Nomada. That music video for A$AP Rocky that was filmed in KC? It, too, was Nomada’s doing.”

Kctoday Nomada2 — BTS of A$AP Rocky’s KC-based music video, produced by Nomada.
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Photo courtesy of Nomada

They bill themselves as an amorphous force of creation, headed by Jason Eubanks, Dante Walton + Austin Goldberg. A fateful meeting in the local music scene began what is now an enterprise centered on bringing unexpected sounds and experiences to Kansas City.

“The city has been very receptive. If you look at the numbers alone, we’ve pushed hundreds and hundreds of people a night through [Barraca 49],” Goldberg said. “In a lot of ways KC is still a playground.”

Following the spirit of the city, Nomada and its concepts are constantly evolving. Its latest, In the Lowest Ferns, won’t be an eclectic, underground night-only lounge for long.

“We’re starting to program it for the daytime and are thinking of it in a more communal way. It’s a beautiful space for yoga or pop-up brunches, just whatever we can think of,” Goldberg said. “We’re open to people sharing their ideas on how to activate the space.”

The next experience for the HiFi lounge? A Valentine’s Day jazz experience featuring musician Ernest Melton. Find your ticket for this event or any other on Dice.

Events

Wednesday, Jan. 31

Breakfast For Dinner Pop-up | Wednesday, Jan. 31, Thursday, Feb. 1 | 3-9 p.m. | City Barrel Brewery + Kitchen, 1740 Holmes St., KCMO | Free | Breakfast for dinner never tasted so good with this selection of elevated classics, like cornbread French toast, crab benedicts + breakfast beers and cocktails.
Beginning Irish I — Winter Session | Wednesday, Jan. 31 | 6-6:45 p.m. | Kansas City Irish Center, 19 W. Linwood Blvd., KCMO | $100 | Join this six-week session to gain an understanding of the history of the Irish language and learn to hold simple conversations.

Thursday, Feb. 1

Grand Opening Celebration | Thursday, Feb. 1 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Bloom Baking Co., 7500 College Blvd., Overland Park, KS | Free | Celebrate the new location with samples, gift card giveaways, and live music provided by Bluegrass Accommodation.
Valentine’s Day Pet Photo Sessions | Thursday, Feb. 1 | 7 p.m. | Happy Pawz, 7800 W. 199th St., Overland Park, KS | $25 | Get micro photo sessions (five minutes or less) with a Valentine’s Day backdrop for your four-legged valentine.

Friday, Feb. 2

Pinners Conference 2024 | Friday, Feb. 2-Saturday, Feb. 3 | Times vary | Overland Park Convention Center, 6000 College Blvd., Overland Park, KS | $12-$49 | Pinterest lovers get your fill at this conference featuring 100+ Pinterest-based classes + 200 businesses ready to supply all your DIY needs.
Paint & Puff | Friday, Feb. 2 | 7-9 p.m. | Happy Trees Painting, 1219 Union Ave., KCMO | $50 | Bring your own “bud” and paint a Picasso-style portrait at this 21+ event.

Saturday, Feb. 3

River Market Flea | Saturday, Feb. 3 | 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | City Market, 20 E. 5th St., KCMO | Free entry | Shop an array of Y2K, vintage, and retro clothing and accessories in the comfort of City Market’s enclosed and lightly heated Pavilion 1.
Sports Jersey Skate | Saturday, Feb. 3 | 2:30-4:30 p.m. | Line Creek Community Center, 5940 N.W. Waukomis Dr., KCMO | $5-$8 | Come out and skate while supporting your favorite team.

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News Notes

Sports

One lucky metro teacher will get to travel to Las Vegas + watch the Chiefs school the 49ers. Lincoln Middle School teacher Kayla McLellan is the first Norma Hunt Super Bowl Champion of Education program honoree. The perk? While others will pay upwards of $10,000 for a seat, McClellan’s ticket is free. (FOX4)

History

Great Scott, Marty — An all-but-forgotten 1951 time capsule is now on display at the Johnson County Museum. Here’s a snapshot of the 175+ post-war era items uncovered: maps, directory books, 50 photographs + an 18-minute audio tape. Sorry, no DeLorean.

Closed

Westport’s Fountain Haus — the spot to eat, drink, dance + do drag — is now closed. The LGBTQ+ bar and nightclub operated for ~two years before the sudden shuttering last weekend, citing “more challenges than [it] expected.” (The Pitch)

Civic

A new grant program geared at reducing neighborhood violence is coming to KCMO. Local groups can take advantage of $8,500 grants to fund training community members to be provide first aid for issues like mental health. Applications are open through Friday, March 1. (FOX4)

Opening

A new pizza joint will start slinging slices and serving brews in Waldo this spring. City Barrel Pizza + Patio (120 E. Gregory Blvd.) will offer the hoppy brews you already love alongside a new signature New York-style pie with sourdough crust. (Kansas City Mag)

Travel

Super Bowl-bound Kansas Citians have new travel options to choose from. The Red Kingdom can now take to the skies on one of the seven new direct flights to and from Las Vegas starting Thursday, Feb. 8. (Kansas City Business Journal)

Closed

The last Zaxby’s in Johnson County (12195 S. Strang Line Rd.) closed its drive-thru for good earlier this month. The fried chicken chain now has only three spots left in the metro: 5201 NE Antioch Road, 10430 NE Cookingham Drive and 2035 N. 109th St. in KCK. (Kansas City Star)

Finance

One card, all the perks. Unlimited 1.5% cash back, a sign-up bonus worth hundreds, and 0% intro APR for 15 months (all with no annual fee) almost sounds too good to be true — but this card has it all.*

The Buy

The Buy 1.31.24 (Affiliate + Six & Main)

Women’s UGG Tasman Slippers, which keep your whole foot cozy with sheepskin and have a thick enough sole for outside wear, too.

Answered

Earlier this month we asked you “What’s your favorite KC neon sign?” and here are the highlights:

KCtoday_WesternAuto — The most recognizable feature of KC’s skyline is a neon dream.
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Photo by Mike Day

“The Western Auto sign was how I learned to find my way home at night when I first started driving. (You know before GPS and affordable mobile phones.) My mom always said if I got lost to find it in the skyline, drive towards it and soon you’ll be back in a familiar place.” — Susan P.

“I love the Manny’s sign on Southwest Blvd. When we moved to KC in 2001, the first restaurant my husband and I went to was Manny’s in south OP.” — Kat H.

“Scimeca’s Supermarket sign — I remember shopping there on Independence Avenue with my father in the old Northeast area in the 1960s and 1970s.” — Mary M.

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Madison

From the editor

It’s crunch time and the two week warning has already been called — I need to find my Super Bowl Sunday outfit stat. My next play? Stopping by River Market Flea to check out its selection of vintage Chiefs gear.

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