We’d still choose KC, 216-sqft apartment or not. | Photo by @kansascityinphotos
RentCafe recently studied 200 cities across the US to determine how much space $1,500 a month could get you. Will you be surprised about what you can find in the City of Fountains? Let’s find out.
A monthly rent of $1,500 will get you an average of 1,016 sqft — compared to Manhattan’s 216 sqft, we’ll take it.
Want to dream bigger? Scroll down to see our pick for this week’s Mansion Monday.
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Soggy Doggy Swim Time | 4:30 p.m. | Leawood Aquatic Center, Leawood, KS | $5+ | Let your pup doggy paddle through one last splash of summer.
Sunflower Bouquet Paint Party | 6-8:30 p.m. | 25110 East Strode Rd., Blue Springs | $41 | Channel your inner Van Gogh with this BYOB paint and sip on a pre-traced canvas.
Wednesday, Sept. 3
Fire to Finish | Wednesday, Sept. 3-Wednesday, Sept. 24 | 6-9:30 p.m. | Belger Glass Annex | $440 | Ever wanted to play with fire and call it art? This four-week workshop teaches you to wrangle molten glass into something to brag about.99
Thursday, Sept. 4
Legends & Libations | 4-6 p.m. | V’s Italiano Ristorante, Independence | Free | Mingle with Kansa9s City sports legends while enjoying a free happy hour + raising money for The Third and Long and The Deron Cherry Foundations.
Kansas City Greek Festival | Friday, Sept. 5-Sunday, Sept. 7 | Times vary | Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church | Free | Feast on homemade gyros, sip Greek wine, browse the boutique, and dance along with traditional troupes — a three-day immersion into Greece, no passport required.
Lake it ’til you make it. Rosewood Farm spans 306 acres inside KC city limits, complete with a 17-acre spring-fed lake, 1930s stone estate, horse barn, and more — all minutes from downtown. Take a tour.
Arts
LEGO’s newest ideas set was designed by Portland, OR teenager Alex Sahli, depicting daily life in Italy’s coastal villages. This is our official pitch to have a model built after the Western Auto building — or really, any of our iconic landmarks.
Trending
Have you heard of chair yoga? The mind-body practice, which swaps a mat for a chair, has risen in popularity thanks to its easily accessible and inclusive nature. Try a few poses at home, or roll out your mat at one of Kansas City’s yoga studios.
Tech
Google has launched Preferred Sources in the US, a feature that allows your favorite sources to appear more frequently in search results. This is great news if you love KCtoday — you can follow Google’s instructions to see even more of our hyperlocal content.
Number
66. That’s how many haunted houses are in Missouri, according to The Scare Factor, though that number may climb if more haunts make their presence known. You can explore the directory to find one near you, but only if you’re brave enough.
Quoted
“Something about walking in nature is benefiting our attention.” Those were words spoken by University of California informatics professor Gloria Mark, who has spent decades studying society’s declining attention spans. Swapping the doomscroll for a local hike is a good way to start. (New York Times)
Jobs
“The process is super easy and far more cost-effective than using a recruiter.” That’s what one business owner said about hiring through our Job Board. See for yourself — post your open positions for free.
Is anyone clocking the pigskin-shaped bar cabinet? | Rendering via 1587 Prime
Looking for the next new restaurant hitting KC’s food scene? Check out these buzzy places to eat and drink in Kansas City — plus, some spots coming soon.
Plaza Provisions, 4620 Wornall Rd. | Food hall
This food hall features an all-in-one physical menu, sit-down service delivering straight to your table, and a homegrown lineup: J. Rieger & Co., Lula Southern Cookhouse, Hawg Jaw Que & Brew, and Guy’s Deli & Pizza.
Neighbors Coffee + Hospitality, 8135 The Paseo | Coffee
Now brewing in Marlborough Heights with coastal-inspired decor, roomy patios, and a 15% “neighbor” discount. Bonus: the biz doubles as a nonprofit, offering jobs + mentorship to young adults aging out of foster care
Anjin, 1708 Oak St. | Japanese
This cozy, 20-seat izakaya from the team behind The Antler Room features a rotating menu, sake galore, and even soft-serve centered around a cozy u-shaped bar.
A three-pack of women’s athletic leggings, marked down by 42% for Labor Day. Perfect for cycling, dance, yoga, workouts, or everyday wear, stock up on a high-waisted style in your choice of neutral colors.
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.
“Nothing beats a Jet2 holiday” — except for maybe one in Kansas City.
Whether you’re keeping it simple this Labor Day weekend or hosting folks from out of town, our City Guides have you covered when it comes to planning your perfect weekend itinerary, from the best spots to grab an end-of-summer brunch to kid-friendly activities that will keep even the littlest members of the family entertained.
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