A New Milestone in Brewing

Food And Drink

A New Milestone in Brewing

The next time you find yourself looking for a place for happy hour, consider pitching KC’s first black-owned brewery in the 18th and Vine district.

• Vine Street Brewery: This June, Vine Street Brewing Co. will open to the public after completely renovating a nearly 150-year-old building. The brewery will focus on lagers, which are known for their crisp, clean taste and are less common in the craft beer scene.

• Musical Influence: The founder of Vine Street, Kennet Coleman, started this dream over two years ago and chose his location because he wanted to incorporate the musical soul of the neighborhood. Coleman said his idea came from the love of beer and music.

• Diverse Taste: The opening of this Vine Street brewery is part of a growing movement towards greater diversity and inclusion in the craft beer industry. According to the Brewers Association, only 1% of craft breweries in the US are black-owned.

Vine Street Brewing Co will not only be Kansas City’s first black-owned brewery, but it will also hold the title for first in Missouri.

Travel

KCI Flies North

In the latest aviation news after KCI’s $1.5B renovation, Sun Country Airlines and Southwest Airlines are both expanding their service to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. MSP is currently the second largest hub for Delta Airlines, offering a gateway to more domestic and international flights for Kansas Citians.

• Northern Expansion: Sun Country Airlines is adding daily nonstop flights from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to Minneapolis-St. Paul (MSP) starting in August. This brings the number of flights from MCI to MSP to almost double its 2022 numbers.

• Southwest Additions: Southwest Airlines is also adding new routes to MSP, including daily service from Austin, Texas, and seasonal service from Fort Myers, Florida. The airline will also increase its daily flights from MCI to MSP from four to five, starting in June.

• Growing Confidence: The expansion of service to MSP is a sign of confidence in the recovery of air travel, which has been hit hard by the pandemic. Airlines are adding new routes and increasing capacity as demand for travel picks up in the new airport.

With all of those cheap flights to Minneapolis, it might be time to grab your tickets for the Chiefs vs Vikings game on October 8th.

Events

Tamara Day to Speak at Local Design Fair

If you’re looking for something fun this June, check out the Midwest Design and Furniture Fair June 3-4 at the Overland Park convention center.

• The Event: Known as the premier interior design and furniture show in the Midwest, the MWDAFF features interactive showrooms, engaging workshops, and seminars led by some of the biggest names in the design industry.

• The Speakers: One such name on the speaker list that may excite is Kansas City’s own Tamara Day, host of "Bargain Mansions” on HGTV.

• Tickets: If you’re interested in learning more about where the industry is headed, this event is open to the public and can be purchased for $15.

Entertainment

The KC Zoo Names New Aquarium

Exciting news from the Kansas City Zoo, as they reveal the name of their highly anticipated new aquarium. With a cost of more than $77 million, the new home to over 8,000 aquatic animals is sure to draw attention from zoo lovers across the country.

• The Name: The new aquarium, set to open on September 1st, will be called "Sobela Ocean Aquarium." The name is meant to commemorate the grandchildren of the aquarium's largest donors Barnett and Shirley Helzberg - Sawyer, Oliver, Benton, Elias, Leo, Amelia, and Arthur.

• For The Kids: Sobela Aquarium will have a variety of interactive exhibits and experiences for visitors, including a touch tank and a 180-degree tunnel that allows visitors to walk through an underwater world.

• Large Water Bill: Featuring over five miles of piping to accommodate our newest aquatic residents, another fund of $10M is being raised for the upkeep of the Zoo’s newest addition.

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In Other News

• OP Poke: Overland Park is set to open the second location of Freestyle Poke. Described as “Poke meets Chipotle”, this restaurant lets customers select their own ingredients for their poke bowls.

• Oceans of Fun: It’s getting hotter in KC, and that means it’s almost water park season. Oceans of Fun is opening soon for the summer.

• Monster Mash: Monster Jam 2023 is at Arrowhead this coming weekend, and tickets are still on sale. Who doesn’t love big trucks smashing things?

• Ballet Bliss: The KC Ballet Company will perform Bliss Point through May 21st at the Kauffman Center.