08.13.2024

Today’s Forecast

77º | 63% chance of precipitation
Sunrise 6:30 a.m. | Sunset 8:15 p.m.

⚽ Get ready for the Women’s Cup

What to know before CPKC Stadium’s home opener

Those look like the smiles of soon-to-be champions. | Photo courtesy of KC Current

Now that the Olympics have come to a close, it’s time to turn our attention to more important news: Kansas City sports.

The KC Current is hosting the Women’s Cup tournament, kicking off Wednesday, Aug. 14 — and it has a sweet $100,000 prize pool.

First, Atlético de Madrid will go against INAC Kobe at 5 p.m. Then the Current face the Sundowns at 8 p.m. Winners (ahem, the Current) will play for the Championship on Friday, Aug. 17 at 8 p.m.

Want the tea on the teal tide rolling in this week? We’ve got all the tips you need.

Parking + transit

The first-ever stadium built for women’s professional sports has all the bells and whistles... but not a lotta parking. For the tournament, parking ranges $29-$35.

Pro tip: Pack your car with four or more people and you’ll get a $10 credit to spend in the stadium.

No pass, no problem:

Take the streetcar — The Berkley Riverfront extension is under works, but KC Current will “cover the last stretch” if you ride to the Rivermarket.
Off-site parking — Drop your car off in one of downtown’s pay-to-park garages, surface lots, or street parking to cut your travel in half.
Walk — After perusing the River Market, take a nice stroll across the pedestrian bridge near 2nd & Main Streets.
Bike — Cyclists can rest easy knowing CPKC has free bike valet.
Rideshare — Dedicated rideshare lanes make game-day travel an easy lyft.

Food + beverages

Enjoy local faves inside the stadium like:

Joe’s Kansas City Bar-B-Que
Billie’s Grocery
Yoli Tortilleria
Local Pig
Waldo Thai
Martin City Brewing Co.
Room 39
Boulevard Brewing Co.
Ruby Jean’s Juicery
High Hopes Ice Cream

Still need your tickets? Grab yours for $28-$298.

Events

Tuesday, Aug. 13

Social Rockstar Connect | Tuesday, Aug. 13 | 6-8 p.m. | Martin City Brewing Company Pizza & Taproom — Lee’s Summit | Free | Meet other shakers and movers in the Lee’s Summit area and build connections over pizza + a pint.

Wednesday, Aug. 14

Summer in the City | Wednesday, Aug. 14 | Times vary | Oppenstein Park | Free | Watch this pocket park come alive at lunchtime with food trucks + a performance by Kansas City Chorus of Sweet Adelines.
Drop-in History: Civil War Reenactor | Wednesday, Aug. 14 | 4-6:30 p.m. | Alexander Majors House Museum | Free | Travel back to Oct. 23, 1864 for the Battle of Westport as reenactor Richard Spacek walks guests through the life + artifacts of a Union solider.
Taco Trail Bus Tour: Carne Asada | Wednesday, Aug. 14 | 5:30-8 p.m. | 333 N. 6th St., KCK | $28 | Hop aboard for a tasty trek through KCK’s best carne asada taco spots + bring your own roadies for the ultimate dinner pairing.

Thursday, Aug. 15

Luke Bryan | Thursday, Aug. 15 | 7 p.m. | T-Mobile Center | $35-$195 | Let the country rocker “Light It Up” on stage and remind you why “Rain is a Good Thing.”

Friday, Aug. 16

816 Day | Friday, Aug. 16 | 10 a.m.-9 p.m. | Kansas City Power & Light District | Free | Embrace the spirit of the city with an all-day party full of food, live performances, vendor markets, and fashion shows.

Events calendar here

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News Notes

Open

Dinner and a movie? Classic. Restaurants are taking over the old Screenland building (1656 Washington St., KCMO). The first one, an upscale American-fusion concept named Triune, opened last week. It serves up bites like Cubano sliders alongside cocktails. (Kansas City Star)

Watch

A tight end, a pop star’s boyfriend, a podcaster... Travis Kelce wears many hats. His latest head topper: host of Amazon Prime Video’s “Are You Smarter Than A Celebrity?” Catch the premiere on Wednesday, Oct. 16 as contestants face off against big names like Ochocinco and Nicole Byer. (FOX4)

Stat

Missouri issued 8,000+ personalized license plates last year, and only 16 were denied. Some of the rejects: KCM0AF, FB1CAR, 5L0WAF. See the full list. (Kansas City Star)

Feel Good

Firefighter Caleb Aston found a cat stuck on the upper floor of a burning house. He rescued the little fella and paramedic Austin Slegl was able to revive it. The kitty is now enjoying its remaining eight lives safe in its owners’ arms.

Arts

Know a veteran with artistic flare? Let them know Lenexa’s looking for ‘em. The Lenexa Art Council wants 2D and 3D art from military veteran artists of all skill levels. Art will be displayed at Lenexa’s City Hall Art Gallery Tuesday, Oct. 29-Sunday, Nov. 24. Apply by Monday, Sept. 30.

Fun Fact

Did you know that KC is home to Cheez-Its? Yes, your fave cheesy cracker is made right here in the Heartland. Peek into the process. (Kansas City Star)

Arts

Have you heard? The Nerman Museum has launched a new membership tier, NMOCA Explorer, featuring exclusive perks like private collection tours, travel opportunities, and social events (plus all NMOCA Friend benefits). Here’s what you need to know.*

Environment

Did you know summer is the most active portion of ozone season? Stay informed with SkyCast, a daily forecast that provides air quality conditions expected for the next day. If unhealthy amounts of ground-level ozone pollution are anticipated, an Ozone Action Alert is issued. Sign up for free.*

Finance

We’re beyond the halfway point of 2024 — aka a good time to make sure you’re maximizing your money. Personal finance experts have reviewed hundreds of credit cards to present you with the four very best bonus cards of the year.*

Film

🎬 Pitch, please

Pitch your show to KC PBS

Kansas-City-PBS_New-HQ_Alpha-Omega-Geotech-4 streetview of PBS building

Did you know the PBS station has two stages + movie-quality cameras? | Photo courtesy of Alpha Omega Geotech

Your name in flashing lights...or at least the name of your new show. The dream could all be yours if you apply to KC PBS’ Greenlight program.

The public broadcast station is seeking content for broadcast + digital — both works-in-progress and finished masterpieces.

Project categories it’s considering include:

Documentaries
News and public affairs
History
Arts and culture
Drama and performance
Lifestyle and cooking shows
Science and nature
Children’s shows

Pitches are reviewed quarterly. If you want to make the October review, submit your pitch by Friday, Sept. 27.

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Charmaine

From the editor

The PBS call got me wondering... What if KCtoday had a TV show? I imagine it would be more like a morning talk show rather than a traditional news broadcast. Maybe we’ll workshop it over on Instagram.

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