All aboard our second-to-last stop. | Photo by KCtoday
We’re nearing the end of the line — literally. With the KC Streetcar Main Street Extension close to completion, we’re rolling out our second-to-last stop spotlight: Union Hill at 31st + Main. Here’s what to see, do, and taste within ~15 minutes of the platform.
Travel back in time
Hop off the stop and glance east to spot the cherry-red TV tower rising 1,042 ft — a Midtown landmark first used in 1956 for KCTV broadcasts and still active today, with Kansas City PBS at its base. Modeled after the Eiffel Tower (or as CBS once dubbed it, the “Eyeful Tower”), it even flashed weather alerts from 1970 to 2001, with upward lights signaling warmer temps and downward lights cooler ones.
Better bring your best limerick.
Photo by KCtoday
Things to do
While a walk around the neighborhood is always recommended, we know some prefer a full itinerary of can’t-miss experiences.
Start your day at the Zum Factory for a store packed with locally made, scent-sational goods.
Jammin’ on the Green | 7-8:30 p.m. | Shawnee Town 1929 Museum, Shawnee, KS | Free | Friends (including the four-legged) are invited to the bandstand for this monthly music series with snacks and water provided.
Thursday, July 24
Restless Spirits Celebration | 4-7 p.m. | Restless Spirits Distilling Company, NKC | Free, RSVP | Toast to 10 years of small-batch spirits with live music, gin cocktails, food trucks, and behind-the-bar stories from the reigning Missouri Distillery of the Year.
Friday, July 25
America at The Midland Theatre | 6 p.m. | Arvest Bank Theatre at the Midland | $76+ | The Grammy Award-winning classic rock fave will draw on their deep catalog of hits including “A Horse With No Name,” “I Need You,” and “Ventura Highway” during their 54th anniversary tour.
Saturday, July 26
Sip & Shop with DelBrenna Jewelry | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Kansas City Museum | Price of purchase | Sip Italian wine while browsing handcrafted jewelry and chatting with the makers behind this Tuscan-inspired KC collection.
Black Rodeo USA | Saturday, July 26-Sunday, July 27 | 1:30-7:30 p.m. | American Royal Center | $41+ | Saddle up for the “The Hottest Show on Dirt” with this inaugural Kansas City invitational highlighting Black cowboy and cowgirl culture, community, and legacy.
Bingo Loco | 4 p.m. | Uptown Theater | $44 | This stage experience is anything but retirement-ready, featuring an interactive show complete with dance-offs, confetti showers, and prizes ranging from international holidays to air fryers.
Pacaso plans to expand to Italy. | Photo provided by Pacaso
How do you follow a record-setting year? By getting stronger.
Take Pacaso. Their real estate co-ownership tech set records in Paris and London in 2024. No surprise. Coldwell Banker says 40% of wealthy Americans plan to buy abroad within a year, so Pacaso’s planned Italy expansion is big.
They’ve already made $110 million+ in gross profits to date, including 41% YoY growth last year. (They even reserved the Nasdaq ticker PCSO.) And you can invest for $2.90/share. †‡
Passed, vetoed, then overridden. A Jackson County ordinance about the future of the county assessor is heading to the November ballot. Voters will decide whether the role becomes elected starting in 2028, while Prairie Village residents will weigh in on abandoning the city’s mayor-council form of government. (FOX4 + KCUR)
Open
Say hello to Walli’s Wellness Studio — a bookstore-meets-yoga-spot in Mission, run by sisters Maddi and Lexi Heise (with shopdog Walli, of course). Open Tuesday–Sunday, the space offers group classes, personal training, nutrition coaching, and a cozy book nook with everything from rom-coms to self-help. (Johnson County Post)
Development
Fifteen projects east of Troost just got the green light, thanks to city partnerships and EDCKC support. The $19 million investment is expected to create 1,400+ construction jobs and revitalize landmarks like the Workhouse Castle and Satchel Paige’s home — check out the full list of developments. (KCUR)
Eat
At Gildas Bar de Tapas in Shawnee, the real flavor is in the company — though the roasted red pepper almond dip and char-grilled lamb chops don’t hurt. This new spot near Wild Child and Hank’s Garage serves up Spanish-style small plates and conversation, the kind meant to linger. (Johnson County Post)
Sports
Welcome to “The Kingdom,” aka the new Kansas City Chiefs six-episode docuseries produced by ESPN, Disney+, and Skydance Sports. Premiering Thursday, Aug. 14, the series covers 60 years of Chiefs history, their NFL impact, and an inside look at the 2024 season. Watch the trailer. (FOX4)
Real Estate
John’s Big Deck is back on the market for $3.7 million, its second listing in under a year. The three-story downtown bar — which got its start slinging tacos, sliders, and beers in 1983 — includes both the biz and building, with reported annual sales up to $3.5 million. (Kansas City Star)
Community
Do you need hiring help? We’ve got your back. Post your open roles on the KCtoday Job Board + get connected with local candidates quickly and efficiently. Pssst — did we mention it’s free?
The Buy
Teva’s original universal sandal, now 50% off on Nordstrom Rack. A cushioned footbed + adjustable canvas straps make this a hikeable, wadeable, walkable sandal that will see you through all of your outdoor summer adventures.
The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
Back from my bachelorette trip and newly obsessed — a friend’s Baggu bag won me over. You’ve probably seen the crescent-shaped cutie on your trendy Gen Z niece, but trust me, it lives up to the hype. I found the brand locally at Hand & Land and Duet if you’re tempted too.
‡This is a paid advertisement for Pacaso’s Regulation A offering. Please read the offering circular at invest.pacaso.com. Reserving a ticker symbol is not a guarantee that the company will go public. Listing on the NASDAQ is subject to approvals. Under Regulation A+, a company has the ability to change its share price by up to 20%, without requalifying the offering with the SEC.
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