05.24.2024

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Peek behind the (animated) curtain

Peek behind the (animated) curtain with Disney100

Plenty of opportunities for selfies with your favorite characters. | Photo by KCtoday

Calling all kiddos (and kids at heart).

Beginning today, the public can experience one of the Walt Disney Archives’ largest undertakings —

Disney100, a 250+ object exhibition featuring art, memorabilia, costumes, and props honoring the century-long history of the Walt Disney Company... and it’s all at Union Station.

City Editor Maddie stopped by yesterday for a sneak peek of the experience and let’s just say, there’s a lot to see.

As the city that gave Walt Disney his start, the first exhibit is exclusive to the KC experience and loaded with hometown history — like his UMKC connection.

Walk further through its 10 galleries and you’ll get to nerd out at everything from animator models for Mulan (1998) and Ratatouille (2007) to original costume for Captain Barbossa (Pirates of the Caribbean, 2003).

Interactivity is key, with 14 photo ops, listening stations, and other installations that let you get up close and personal with the magic.

KCtoday_Baby Yoda — This probably KCtoday’s most high profile celebrity sighting. | Photo by KCtoday

What’s our favorite feature? Unfortunately, it’s only here for opening day, Friday, May 24: the Mandalorian’s real-life Grogu (aka Baby Yoda) animatronic — wiggling ears, baby coos, and all.

The exhibit runs through Saturday, November 30 (just in time for another first-of-its-kind experience in KC), with opening hours every day of the week. Tickets start at $18.50.

Events

Friday, May 24

Save a Life: Blood Drive | Friday, May 24 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | National WWI Museum and Memorial, KCMO | Free | Let your kindness flow — appointments encouraged but not required.
Drinkaway Camp 2: Those Meddling Kids | Friday, May 24-Sunday, July 7 | 6-10:30 p.m. | $20 | The Big Rip Brewing Company, 216 E. 9th Ave., North Kansas City, MO | $20 | This immersive pop-up bar experience promises to transport you into the heart of “Scooby-Doo’s” mysterious world.
“The SpongeBob Musical” | Friday, May 24-Sunday, May 26 | Times vary | Goppert Theater at Avila University, 11901 Wornall Rd., KCMO | $16-$20 | Help Spongebob and friends save Bikini Bottom while whale-ing out fin-flipping songs by greats such as John Legend, Sara Bareilles + Panic! At The Disco.
BashfortheWorld | Friday, May 24 | 8 p.m. | recordBar, 1520 Grand Blvd., KCMO | $26-$53 | Catch this southern rapper known for his record “Diabla” on his first North American tour.

Saturday, May 25

Caffeine and Chrome | Saturday, May 25 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Gateway Classic Cars of Kansas City, 1202 S. Lone Elm Rd., Olathe, KS | Free | Celebrate cars at this meetup fueled by coffee and chrome — all that’s missing is your dome.

Sunday, May 26

Pete Davidson: “Prehab Tour” | Sunday, May 26 | 7 p.m. | Uptown Theater, 3700 Broadway Rd., KCMO | $59.50-$79.50 | The SNL star is bringing his dry, dark humor (and infamous dating life) to Kansas City.

Monday, May 27

“The Lure” | Monday, May 27 | 7-10 p.m. | $7 | Stray Cat Film Center, 1662 Broadway Blvd., KCMO | If you love glittery neon colors, synth-y musical numbers, and cannibal mermaids, then this horror movie will make you scream with both joy and terror.

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News Notes

Weather

We’re about to rain on your Memorial Day parade. Storms started rolling into the metro this morning + are expected to reappear throughout the holiday weekend. The good news? It’s suppose to be sunny skies with a balmy mid-70s temp for the real deal on Monday.

Development

Demolition begins in a few weeks for the Plaza’s 82-year-old The Seventh Church of Christ, Scientist building. The project is making way for a new concept, Cocina 47, which will feature multiple fine-dining restaurants, plus new space for the church. (Kansas City Business Journal)

Kansas Citian

Remember Ed Dwight, the KC-native who was finally getting to fulfill his astronaut dreams after 60 years? On Sunday, May 19, at the ripe age of 90, he made history as the oldest person to reach outer space. I’m not crying, there’s just stardust in my eyes... (KSHB 41)

Wellness

Dew Aesthetics & Wellness, a new “one stop shop” clinic is now open in downtown Shawnee (5900 Nieman Rd.). Founder Marisa Burdolski plans to offer everything from laser hair removal to hormone replacement services, along with a membership-based offering for primary care options. (Johnson County Post)

Ranked

Atchison’s Amelia Earhart Festival is flying high after earning a spot on USA Today’s list of the best places to see fireworks. The “Concert in the Sky” fireworks show is in the No. 3 spot. See the 28-minute celebration live on Saturday, July 20.

Award

Out of tens of thousands of submissions, Ruskin High School student Shubha Alam is one of the 55 Doodle for Google winners. Prompted with “My wish for the next 25 years,” Alam’s winning artwork (Grade 10-12) focused on education for all. View the winners and vote for five national finalists.

List

Looking ahead on your holiday calendar? Plan out your Juneteenth celebration early with Kansas Mom’s Collective’s latest family-friendly list.

Closing

Local houseware brand Function Junction is closing its Crown Center shop after 47 years in the industry. Say goodbye to its brick-and-mortar at the End of An Era sales event, with 20% to 70% off all kinds of kitchen utensils, cookware, and other items.

Home

Did you know you could finance your fixer-upper with home equity? You could get up to $50K with a HELOC — calculate your payment.*

The Buy

Group A, The Buy 5.24.24 (Affiliate + Six & Main)

The ultimate kitchen appliance for summer: the Cuisinart 2-Quart Ice Cream Maker. No ice, salt, or hand-churning required — simply freeze the bowl and pour in your custom creation. We’re thinking black raspberry or chocolate chip…

Answered

Besides barbecue sauce, what condiment should Kansas City be known for?

Answered: Besides barbecue sauce, what condiment is king in KC?

With molasses in our barbecue, we’re always down for the sweetness. | Photo via Messner Bee Farm

We do not joke about our sauces here in KC.

So it was only natural to see what condiment takes second place in the hearts (and on the plates) of our readers.

Turns out, a little bit of everything. Over half of our audience split their vote between locally-made salsas and honey, with the other 30% claiming our hot sauces and burger sauces are the next best Kansas City masterpieces.

Here at KCtoday, we think it’s all delicious. You can pick up metro-based brands for the fridge and pantry, like a bottle of Messner Bee Farm’s Hot Honey, in-person or online at both the Made in KC Marketplaces and KCK’s Spicin Foods.

The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Madison

From the editor

Now that the votes are in, I’ll throw in my two cents on the KC sauce competition. The winner (in my heart) is not even an option on board: Pizza Tascio’s ranch is pure ambrosia.

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