Do we wish the cast looked a bit more like this? Yes, minus the Photoshop of course. | Graphic by KCtoday
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Okay, so maybe it didn’t go down exactly like that... but with all of our readers’ great ideas, we think it totally should have. From our recast call to the screen, here’s what Hallmark’s Chiefs Christmas love story would look like with a little more KC flavor:
Our leading lady
“Jackie Nguyen” — Jeff G.
The entrepreneur, speaker + founder of Kansas City’s first Vietnamese coffeeshop, Café Cà Phê, has a lot on her plate these days — but this casting choice isn’t far-fetched at all. In a past life, Nguyen was a full-fledged actress touring on musical theater productions like “Miss Saigon.”
Runner ups: Heidi Gardner, Gracie Hunt, Sarah Jabbour from Scoobie
The man of the hour
“Henry Cavill” — Madison B.
He may not be local (or look like Travis), but the “Superman” star is perhaps our flick’s best fit for one reason: he loves the Chiefs just as much as we do.
Runner ups: Paul Rudd, Salvador Pérez, Jesse Metcalfe
Meet-cute ground zero
“Joe’s BBQ, East Gas Station location” — Rhonda G.
It’s a busy lunch hour and they’ve both ordered Z-Mans for pick-up. He rushes in, she hurries after the handsome stranger, and their hands touch as they reach for the same bag. Look at that, they even ordered the same sides...
Runner ups: Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, KC Wheel, Crown Center Ice Terrace
Emo Nite | Friday, July 19 | 8 p.m. | The Truman, 601 E. Truman Rd., KCMO | $19-$40 | But God, does it feel so good to dust off your skinny jeans and studded belts for a night of 2000s + 2010s throwbacks.
“Dazed and Confused” | Friday, July 19 | 8:45 p.m. | Kansas City Public Library: Central Library, 14 W. 10th St., KCMO | Free | The library continues its Off the Wall rooftop film series with Richard Linklater’s 70s-inspired cult classic.
Saturday, July 20
Bugs Extravaganza | Saturday, July 20 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Lakeside Nature Center, 4701 E. Gregory Blvd., KCMO | Free | Save the bees with an info-sesh on local pollinators + a hike around Swope Park.
Zona Rosa Summer Fest | Saturday, July 20 | 11 a.m.-6 p.m. | Zona Rosa, 8640 N. Dixson Ave., KCMO | Free entry | The ultimate summer block party meets pop-up shopping event with live music, beer garden, yard games, a petting zoo + a foam party.
Sip and Stretch | Saturday, July 20 | 8:45 a.m. | National WWI Museum and Memorial, KCMO | Free with RSVP | Bring a mat + a friend for a pilates class with the Kansas City Ballet, plus a free cold-pressed juice from Ruby Jean’s Juicery.
Sunday, July 21
A One Woman Titanic Parody in 59 Minutes or Less | Sunday, July 21 | 3-4 p.m. | The Bird Comedy Theater, 103 W. 19th St., KCMO | $15 | Watch actor and actual Titanic historian, Katie Thayer, perform the whole 3+ hour movie by herself.
Cruising down Main Street this week? You might catch the second round of streetcar shelter installation. Five new blue canopies — spanning Union Hill to Southmoreland — are the latest step in the extension project, on track to be completed by 2025.
Sports
With the MLB Draft concluded + their 2025 season set, the Royals announced a new ballpark offering: the “Taste of the K Taco.” The creation features a hot dog wrapped in a cheeseburger quesadilla and topped with a slew of sides like barbecue brisket, french fries, Sriracha Cracker Jacks, and 816 Sauce. Available now for any fan who dares. (FOX4)
Development
Yesterday, we shared the news of terminals B + C’s final departures from KCI Airport. Today, we have pics from inside the demolition + a shot of its heyday in 1972.
Community
The Black Archives of Mid America is now offering a way for Black residents to research their roots. Thanks to recent grants, genealogy courses are now available to teach residents how to access + use its expanded online resources. Keep an eye out for its next class. (Kansas City Star)
Opening
Moon Bar has landed. The Japanese-inspired pop up bar is moving to a permanent location in Columbus Park + starting a daytime sister concept, Tian Tea House. An opening date is TBA. (Kansas City Magazine)
Drink Up
Clink, clink — we’d like to make a toast. Drink Up Week is coming Monday, July 22-Friday, July 26. To celebrate Kansas City’s buzzy beverage culture, local businesses are offering fun drink deals throughout the week. Map your route and raise a glass.
Like lots of other Kansas City families, we’ve got deep ties to Hallmark. My grandfather spent his entire career there — from the factory line to manager of the albums department. He even had a hand in the precursors to the Parade of Hearts: the March of the Teddy Bears and the Cow Parade.
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