Plus, see a 100-year-old time capsule.
 
10.02.2024 6AM-Top banner logo-small.png

SUBSCRIBE

Today’s Forecast

79º | 1% chance of precipitation
Sunrise 7:15 a.m. | Sunset 6:58 p.m.
 

🖌️ Wanted: Coloring outside the lines

Winner revealed for the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art expansion
KCtoday_Nelson Atkins Renderings
The bigger the better. | Photo by @mikedayphotography
It might not be keys to the city, but it’s pretty darn close. KC’s iconic Nelson-Atkins Museum just tapped WEISS/MANFREDI Architecture — out of nearly 200 global proposals — to dream up its next evolution. The winning pitch? “A Connected Tapestry,” weaving together art, nature, and some serious wow-factor for the museum’s ~$170 million, 61,000-sqft addition.

Here are a few defining details from the winning bid:
  • Skyline scenes: A rooftop terrace garden topped by a solar trellis, serving panoramic views of KC.
  • Transparent galleries: Floor-to-ceiling windows linking art spaces directly to the Sculpture Park.
  • Pollinator-friendly paths: A “painterly meadow” filled with native plantings that’s practically begging for photo ops.
  • Rozzelle Court reboot: Bringing back its original open ceiling-feel with skylights, while dining moves to a new indoor-outdoor Terrace Café.
  • New perspectives: A fresh second-floor window above those iconic columns, framing the south lawn perfectly.
KCtoday_Nelson Atkins
1/6

Renderings via WEISS/MANFREDI Architecture/Landscape/Urbanism

KCtoday_Nelson Atkins
2/6

Renderings via WEISS/MANFREDI Architecture/Landscape/Urbanism

KCtoday_Nelson Atkins
3/6

Renderings via WEISS/MANFREDI Architecture/Landscape/Urbanism

KCtoday_Nelson Atkins
4/6

Renderings via WEISS/MANFREDI Architecture/Landscape/Urbanism

KCtoday_Nelson Atkins
5/6

Renderings via WEISS/MANFREDI Architecture/Landscape/Urbanism

KCtoday_Nelson Atkins
6/6

Renderings via WEISS/MANFREDI Architecture/Landscape/Urbanism
Curious about what could’ve been? Catch the five other finalists’ visionary designs in the museum’s “Building Belonging” exhibit through May, in-person or online. Stay tuned to your favorite morning newsletter as timelines roll out.
 
Events
Wednesday, Oct. 2
  • Yappy Hour | Wednesday, Oct. 2 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Shawnee Town 1929, Shawnee | $5 | This 1920s downtown square and farmstead is turning into an off-leash dog park (and human happy hour) for one night only.
Thursday, Oct. 3
  • Camp FrankenWines | Thursday, Oct. 3-Friday, Oct. 4 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Union Cemetery | $15 | A ticket to this 21+ spooky-season storytelling event (where over 55,000 souls have been laid to rest) comes with a complimentary McLain’s treat.
Friday, Oct. 4
  • Community Conversations: Dr. Deja Beamon | Friday, Oct. 4 | 11 a.m. | The National Museum of Toys and Miniatures | This thoughtful discussion on Black mother/daughter relationships focuses on the writing of NYT best-selling author Brit Bennett.
Saturday, Oct. 5
  • Fall Chick Event | Saturday, Oct. 5-Sunday, Oct. 6 | Times vary | Town Center Plaza, Leawood | Free entry with RSVP | Get started on your holiday shopping with 120+ local handmade vendors and boutiques on display.
  • Japan Festival | Saturday, Oct. 5 | 10 a.m.-7 p.m. | Midwest Trust Center, Overland Park | $0+ | It’s a cultural extravaganza with Japanese candy artists, musical performances, and a kintsugi workshop.
Events calendar here
Click here to have your event featured.
 
Festival

Culture

Have the best bookish time at the Heartland Book Festival
Presented by a KCtoday Partner
a gif featuring picutures from the 2023 Heartland Book Festival
We’ll see you there, Kansas City. | Photos by Kenney Ellison; GIF by KCtoday
Get lost in a book with your favorite author at the second annual Heartland Book Festival, happening at the Central Library in downtown Kansas City on Saturday, Oct. 12 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Gather with other book enthusiasts at this free festival to find new books to add to your shelf, and shake the hand of the people who wrote them. This year attendees can:
  • Attend presentations, panels, and book signings
  • Hear from featured speakers including: Stacey Abrams, Tommy Orange, Deborah Taffa, Sarah Chapelle, Pedro Martín, and other local authors
  • Enjoy movie screenings of your favorite book adaptations (think: “Pride and Prejudice” and “Bridget Jones’s Diary”)
  • Attend a workshop
  • Buy books and merch from local vendors, authors, and bookstores (and get ahead on holiday shopping)
Explore the full lineup of events and RSVP below.
Consider that weekend booked
News Notes
History
  • For the last 100 years, the National WWI Museum and Memorial has had a time capsule buried within its walls... until now. On Wednesday, Oct. 16 at 10:30 a.m. the capsule’s contents will be revealed. Catch the unveiling online for free with an RSVP.
Ranked
  • Pretty fly, KCI. Our airport was one of six named to Prix Versailles’ 2024 “World’s Most Beautiful Airports” list. Reasons for the recognition include factors such as sustainability, creativity, and celebrating local heritage.
Award
  • Continuing with our winning streak — the KC Current’s CPKC Stadium was awarded Best New Venue by SportsTravel. The soccer spot received the honor for being the first ever stadium built for women’s sports.
Environment
  • The Environmental Protection Agency granted the City of KCMO $4.5 million to get rid of blight in order to entice developers. One project already on the docket: the abandoned WWII US Army Quartermaster Depot. (KCTV)
Opening
  • Here’s the buzz — Midwest Barbery will open in the River Market on Wednesday, Oct. 9 at 516 Grand Blvd. This will be the second location for the local biz which specializes in men’s cuts and beard shaping.
Shop
  • Café Cà Phê is christening its new deck with a Plant Swap. Bring plants you’re ready to leaf alone and swap them for new ferny friends on Tuesday, Oct. 8 from 5 to 8 p.m. at 916 E. 5th St., KCMO. Bonus: You can sample its recently dropped fall flavors.
Sports
Closing
  • After 50 years, the iconic 7th Heaven records store is closing. The decision was influenced by stiff competition with streaming services + the owner’s desire to retire. Dates for a farewell party will be announced soon. (Kansas City Star)
Health
  • Stop missing out on the conversations that matter — try these stealthy, barely noticeable next-gen hearing aids. No wonder 400,000+ customers love them.*
Wellness
  • Upgrade your morning cup of joe when you switch to VitaCup’s Genius Coffee. It’s infused with vitamins and minerals that support all-day energy + focus. Try it in coffee pods.*
 
Civic

A pause on parking prices

Kansas City reversed River Market surge parking prices
event based parking sign in kansas city missouri rivermarket
This sign might make you throw it in reverse. | Photo by KCtoday
After public outcry, including a petition started by impacted small business owners, the City of KCMO has rolled back surge parking charges after barely one week of implementation.

These “long-term convenience premiums,” which charged up to $3.75 per hour ($40+ a day), will no longer be found in the River Market. Other downtown loop surge pricing remains, including street parking in Power & Light and the Crossroads and multiple parking garages.
Why charge now?
The Buy

The Buy 10.02.24 (Affiliate)
Pantene’s Keratin Leave-In Conditioner — it can repair split ends + protect against future damage, helping you achieve strong, silky-smooth hair. Psst, it’s less than $20.
More worth The Buy
Answered
 

How many books are featured on the Community Bookshelf?
Photo of the KCPL Central Branch Community Bookshelf
We can feel you getting smarter already. | Photo by KCtoday
That’s the question we posed to y’all and, boy, were you tripped up.

Only 13% answered correctly — 42. There are 22 spines featured on the parking garage structure, with a total of 42 titles displayed.
 
 
The Wrap
 
Charmaine Merriweather.png

Today’s edition by:
Charmaine
From the editor
I can’t wait to see what’s in the 100-year-old time capsule. If we were building a KC-themed time capsule today, what would you put in it?
Missed our previous newsletter?     ›
Send Us A Scoop, Question, or Feedback     ›
Advertise with us to stand out.     ›
Games | Crossword, Sudoku, and More     ›
 
 

Content marked with an * is paid advertising. Content marked with an ^ is created by our content studio. The company may also generate commission from affiliate links in the newsletter.

Change your preferences or unsubscribe here.

Copyright © 2023 6AM City Inc, All rights reserved.

P.O. Box 2505, Greenville, SC 29602

ADVERTISE | CAREERS | ETHICS | PRIVACY | THE BUY