No, not that Mike + Ike

• Union Station opened in 1914. The brothers set up shop near the Pershing and Main hub with two cigar stores at 12th and McGee + 8th and Grand.
• “Katz pays the tax.” By footing the new WWI tax on cigarettes, the business boomed with its memorable slogan.
• A federally-imposed wartime curfew prohibited everyone but drugstores from staying open past 6 p.m., so the brothers hired a retired pharmacist and founded the Katz Drug Company in 1917, placing a soda fountain by the prescription counter.
  

The Walmart of its day

• We Will Social | Wednesday, March 13 | 3-5 p.m. | Leinie Lodge & Beer Garden, 1323 Walnut St., KCMO | $20 | Join Iowa State fans for a stadium-inspired menu, with proceeds benefiting student athletes.
• March Cookie Decorating Class | Wednesday, March 13 | 6:30-8 p.m. | McLain’s Bakery, 201 E. Gregory Blvd., KCMO | $65 | Decorate a set of a dozen cookies inspired by veggie gardens + strawberry packages.
• Just Between Friends | Wednesday, March 13-Sunday, March 17 | Overland Park Convention Center, 6000 College Blvd., Overland Park, KS | $0-$25 | Save on clothes, shoes, books, toys, and baby gear at this children’s consignment sale.

• Kansas City Auto Show | Thursday, March 14-Sunday, March 17 | Times vary | Bartle Hall , 301 W. 13th St., KCMO | $0-$20 | From Alfa Romeo to Volkswagen, this auto show will feature the latest model cars, trucks, crossovers, SUVs, alternative fuel vehicles, hybrids, and exotics.
• Jo Koy | Thursday, March 14 | 7 p.m. | Arvest Bank Theatre at the Midland, 1228 Main St., KCMO | $39-$70 | Catch the record-breaking comedian on his “Just Kidding” world tour.

• St. Patrick’s Day Murder Mystery | Friday, March 15 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Weston Wine Company, 540 Main St., Weston, MO | $14 | Dress in your favorite green attire and prepare for an interactive mystery, plus three complimentary wine samples.

• SomeraRoad, the developers behind the planned West Bottoms micro-village, began demolishing the old Weld Wheel building this week. This teardown kicks off the first phase of the 14-year, $526 million development. (Kansas City Business Journal)

• The Kelce Jam music festival returns on Saturday, May 18. No other info has been announced, but last year’s festival took place at Azura Amphitheater and featured names like Tech N9ne + Machine Gun Kelly. Taylor won’t be making it, though. Sign up for ticket presale. (Kansas City Star)

• Six years in the making, The Rabbit hOle immersive children’s literature museum is open in North Kansas City. The concept’s 45 interactive exhibits — including life-sized recreations — earned it a national shoutout at the top of this year. Stay tuned to KCtoday for more. (Flatland)

• A single-serving jar dessert shop is slated to open in Leawood this summer. Jars by Fabio Viviani, named for its founder and two-time “Top Chef” contestant, has locations in LA and Chicago, plus several planned St. Louis stores. (Kansas City Star)

• The Lenexa Planning Commission unanimously approved revisions for the planned Residences at Woodsonia. Changes included replacing the proposed townhomes with 62 duplex building units. (Johnson County Post)

• Infrared sauna chain Perspire Sauna Studio plans to open a location in Leawood this July. The brand, which runs just one other metro spa in Lenexa, offers infrared, red light, and chromo therapy. (Johnson County Post)

• Students in the North Kansas City Automotive Program are learning how to turn a $500 junker into a drivable car. The plan is to fix it up over eight weeks, then send it to Maui for a family affected by last year’s wildfire. (FOX4)