10.10.2024

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Sunrise 7:23 a.m. | Sunset 6:46 p.m.

🎨 A jazzy art center

Zhou B. Art Center is putting KC artists on the international stage

Editor Charm and the Zhou Bros styling and smiling in front of their original artwork. | Photo by Zhou B. Art Center KC

If you haven’t driven through the Jazz District recently, you’d hardly recognize it now. Project after project has flooded in, sparking a renaissance — and the Zhou bros are some of the latest developers to grab hold of the vision.

ICYMI — the internationally renowned artist duo recently restored the vacant Crispus Attucks school to its former glory, repurposing it into an art gallery + event center with 45 artist studios and lots of free parking. Zhou B. Art Center Kansas City is one of the only art centers in the metro that is built for artists, by artists.

Zhou B Art Center now vs 1990 — The Crispus Attucks school in 1940 vs. the entrance today.
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Photos by of Zhou B. Art Center KC, KCPL Missouri Valley Special Collections

“I absolutely love the way they promote us. They get people from all over the country to come and see us. It’s more exposure than I’ve ever dreamed of,” artist Phyllis Jenkins said.

The KC center is the Zhou brothers’ first outside of Chicago. They said, after touring our city, it was obvious this was the place to be.

“We felt Kansas City was the right fit, right need. Because the Zhou B. Art Center is not only the center for art, it’s the center for life, center for the people. It’s the center for the future,” ShanZuo Zhou said.

The future they envision? One where all the pockets of art converge to form one mighty artistic metro.

Artists of Zhou B. Art Center — Editor Charm and junior editor Dewey chatting with some of the resident artists.
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Photo by Zhou B. Art Center KC

“It’s a matter of looking at Kansas City’s art community as a whole rather than subdivisions,” Art Director Izzy Vivas said. “We have this great space and this great platform to provide for artists and create a collaborative space that will bridge those gaps.”

If you want to see the center for yourself, stop by Tuesdays-Saturdays, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Pro tip: We recommend popping in on First Fridays, so you can see the resident artists while sipping wine.

Events

Thursday, Oct. 10

KC Creative Club | Thursday, Oct. 10 | 5-7 p.m. | ScrapsKC | Free | Grab your crafting scissors, or your paintbrush, or your sewing kit, or — you get the idea — and connect with other creative minds working on their own projects.
Wine Walk | Thursday, Oct. 10 | 6-8 p.m. | Chicken N Pickle, Overland Park | $30 | This outdoor tasting event features five sampling stations, a full pour, spinach artichoke dip + souvenir cup, all supporting Peace Out Cancer.
ALDS: Royals vs. Yankees | Thursday, Oct. 10 | 7:08 p.m. | Kauffman Stadium | $192+ | It could be your last chance to watch the Royals at home during this extraordinary postseason run.

Friday, Oct. 11

Oktoberfiesta | Friday, Oct. 11 | 4-8 p.m. | Boulevard Brewing Tours & Recreation Center | $10 | It’s an Oktoberfest + Día de Los Muertos mash-up happy hour with stein-fulls of bier, schnitzel tortas, and special activities.

Saturday, Oct. 12

Brew at the Zoo | Saturday, Oct. 12 | 6:30-11 p.m. | Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium | $50+ | Your ticket includes sampling from 35 local breweries and wineries + access to immersive lantern festival GloWild.
David Spade | Saturday, Oct. 12 | 7 p.m. | Arvest Bank Theatre at the Midland | $45+ | The SNL alum and venerated comedy actor is bringing his “Catch Me Inside” tour to the Midland.
“The President’s Own” United States Marine Band | Saturday, Oct. 12 | 7 p.m. | Kauffman Center | Free with RSVP | For the first time in 10 years, the United States Marine Band returns to KC for its Coast to Coast tour.

Events calendar here

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News Notes

Shop

Here’s the scoop. Starting today, The Golden Scoop — a local ice cream shop that primarily employs people with disabilities, will offer pints at Price Chopper near W. 151st Street and Metcalf Avenue. Treat yo’self to one (or two) of its seven flavors. (KCTV)

Tech

Two KC companies have teamed up to help hurricane victims. Sailes Inc.'s AI-programmed robot, named Sailesbot, finds those in need of a roof, then JR & Co.'s disaster recovery team springs into action. The bot has already identified 42,000 people needing help. (Kansas City Business Journal)

Drink

From rose to rosé. Martin City’s Rosehill Gardens (311 E. 135th St.) has budded into Martin City Winery. The greenhouse now offers a wine bar + live music on the weekends alongside its many plants. (Martin City Telegraph)

Eat

Northland’s Bun Me Phan (4011 N. Oak Tfwy.) has a new owner with a new vision: an updated menu featuring Chipotle-style Vietnamese cuisine. In early 2025, you’ll be able to enjoy bánh mi sandwiches and build your own bowls, too. (Startland News)

Edu

Bust out your backpacks. Goodwill is opening The Excel Center, an adult high school, at 5000 Bannister Rd., KCMO in fall 2025. Its goal is to help adults without high school diplomas gain the skills they need for higher paying jobs. (Startland News)

Transit

The Holmes Street Bridge over I-670 is the next bridge to be replaced. MoDot will upgrade its infrastructure, increase the vertical clearance, and improve traffic safety. Construction will last one year after kicking off in summer 2025.

Festival

Get lost in a book with your favorite author at the second annual Heartland Book Festival, happening on Saturday (yes, this weekend) at the Central Library in downtown Kansas City. Attendees can hear from featured authors like Tommy Orange, buy books + merch, and so much more at this free fest.*

Eat

🍕 Give me a pizza that

20+ pizza shops in Kansas City

Pizza + beer = a Kansas City food pyramid | Photo via Pizza 51

Whenever we’re feeling saucy, we like to dig into a slice of local pizza. Kansas City’s pizza scene is bubbling with options — and we keep finding ways to top ourselves. If you’re on the quest for the perfect slice, we’ve pie-oneered a list of 15 places to grab pizza that are definitely worth the dough.

Waldo Pizza, three locations
Want a thin crust pizza that takes cheesy to the next level? Try “Kansas City’s Great Little Place” and its combination of mozzarella, provolone, Swiss, cheddar + muenster cheeses.

Pizza Bar, Power & Light
This pair as old as time shines in the Power & Light District where Thursday evenings means $15 pizzas with $5 craft beers all night long.

Clay and Fire, Westside
Crispy, cheesy, delicious — what more could you want from a brick-oven fired pizza? Exceptional spices and fresh produce from nearby farms? They’ve got that too.

12 more pizza possibilities

The Buy

Suede Chelsea boots — they’re the perfect fall/winter staple for your closet that offers you comfortable wear with ankle support and a slim silhouette.

More worth The Buy

Answered

Where do you find parking downtown?

event based parking sign in kansas city missouri rivermarket

This sign might make you throw it in reverse. | Photo by KCtoday

That’s the question we posed in the wake of surge parking prices. Most of you chose to play it close to the vest, refusing to let us in on your secrets.

“If we tell you, then they might start charging us.” Fair point, anonymous subscriber.

But a couple of good Samaritans chose to share their parking prowess:

“By the Quality Hill lofts. Free two hour parking.”

“On the weekend, there are two free lots on Main just south of I-70.”

“Scout out a spot on Wyandotte Street between West 17th + West 18th.” — Editor Maddie

Share your parking places

The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Charmaine

From the editor

Little known fact about me: I also sell books. I run a pop-up book shop + subscription book box called HUES. I’ll be vending at Boozy Book Fair this weekend. If you were one of the lucky ones able to score a ticket, stop by my booth so I can say hey to hue.

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