Plus, apply to Johnson County Parks + Recreation's poster contest.
 
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☀️The days are getting longer
Picture of KC skyline at sunset with fall colors
We sure do love this place. | Photo by @mikedayphotography
Who’s ready for Spring Break? Our City Editors took Friday off to spend more time out and about in the metro — Dayten grabbed a box of mochi donuts from Blackhole Bakery and Madison caught a movie at Screenland Armour.

Today’s newsletter is designed to help you enjoy longer days in Kansas City — take a look at our favorite staycations and unique places to recommend visitors stay, family friendly activities, recommended hiking trails, and our guide to downtown murals.
 
Asked
 
Which city did US travelers Google most in 2023?
A. Nashville
B. New York
C. Los Angeles
D. Las Vegas
 
Events
 
Monday, March 25
  • Ishtar (1987) | Monday, March 25 | 7-9 p.m. | Stray Cat Film Center, 1662 Broadway Blvd., KCMO | $7 | Decide for yourself is Elaine May’s “Ishtar” is the worst film ever made — or a misunderstood masterpiece.
Tuesday, March 26
  • Teal Rising Rally + Tunesday with Katy Guillen & the Drive | Tuesday, March 26 | 5-8 p.m. | Boulevard Tours & Rec Center, 2534 Madison Ave., KCMO | Free | Catch the current with Teal Rising Proud Pilsner specials, the Teal Mobile, player appearances, and a chance to win Shield Club tickets to a 2024 home game.
  • Second Chance Stage Finale | Tuesday, March 26 | 5-10:30 p.m. | Arvest Bank Theatre at the Midland, 1228 Main St., KCMO | Free | Catch the live-taping finale of the Magnolia Network’s new talent-based competition show.
Wednesday, March 27
Thursday, March 28
  • Dialogue between Mary Frances Ivey and Don Lambert | Thursday, March 28 | 6-8 p.m. | Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art, 12345 College Blvd, Overland Park | Free | This discussion is about “Elizabeth Layton: Drawing as Discourse,” a current exhibition highlighting the enduring legacy of Layton’s work.*
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News Notes
 
Development
  • Royals stadium developers pitched a few thoughts on how to deal with traffic and parking on game days — contingent on voters OKing the stadium on Tuesday, April 2. Some ideas included additional parking enforcement + a downtown operations center. (FOX4)
Biz
Closed
  • Cozy’s Cafe is now permanently closed. Following the death of her husband and co-owner Albert Kreka, Kozeta Kreka wrote that she would close the OP eatery + focus on Paros Estiatorio in Leawood, which remains open. (Johnson County Post)
Art
  • Johnson County Parks + Recreation will accept applications for its second annual poster contest until tomorrow, March 26. Interested illustrators and designers should show off a few pieces of work — but don’t make anything new until you hear back from JCPRD. Apply now. (Kansas City Star)
Sports
  • The University of Kansas men’s + Kansas State University women’s basketball teams were knocked out of the NCAA tournament over the weekend. Keep up with the tournament and scores on the NCAA website.
 
 
The Buy
 
A pack of the No. 1 best-selling Hanes Men’s Boxer Briefs, because they’re 30% off so you can stock up on new underwear. Each pair is made from cotton, breathable, and moisture-wicking. Pro tip: The sale ends tonight.
 
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Dayten Rose Today’s edition by:
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Looking for more ideas? Check out The Rabbit hOle — if you missed our profile of the new children’s literature museum (or our reel) earlier this week, it’s definitely a place you’ll be recommending to out-of-towners.
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