A Star is Born

We recap the upcoming weekend, next week's new show at Starlight, new businesses in south KC, and more!

KC Daily
June 16, 2023

KC Daily

Happy Friday! The Weekend Roundup is a new segment where we’ll keep you informed on what events are going on around KC this weekend.

Boulevardia: Boulevardia, the music festival and beer fest featuring headliners Jason Isbell and Surfaces, kicks off tonight at 4 pm. Tickets can still be purchased here.
Impractical Jokers: The famous TruTV pranksters from Impractical Jokers are on tour with a stop at the T-Mobile Center tomorrow night at 7:30 with tickets still available.
KC Symphony: The Kansas City Symphony will be performing ‘The Rite of Spring, Ax Plays Beethoven’ at the Kauffman Center tonight at 8 pm and tomorrow at 2 pm.
Playground Passport: If you’re a parent looking for something to do with young kids, you may be interested in the playground passport where you can find hidden letters across 22 playgrounds in Johnson County to win a prize. Learn more here.
Sporty Dad’s Day 5K: If you’re more of an active dad looking to get your kids moving, the Father’s Day Superhero 5K is Sunday at 8 am.

If you do participate in any of these events, feel free to tag our Instagram. Either way, have a great weekend, KC!

The musical, Jesus Christ Superstar, will open next week for its summertime running at the Starlight Theater with nightly shows at 8 pm from Tuesday to Sunday.

Broadway Savior: Jesus Christ Superstar is a Jesus-narrative told using song and dance through the eyes of Judas, who is concerned that Jesus’ leading of the disciples will bring the scorn of the Roman empire upon them.
50th Anniversary: The play was first performed in 1971 with this current tour at Starlight Theater being a continuation of the 50th anniversary.
On the Fence?: If you’re one who is wary of retelling biblical interpretations, you may want to check out the Youtube page to decide for yourself.

Tickets can still be purchased on the Starlight website, but don’t wait, because the play will only be in town for those five nights.

Red Bridge Shopping Center

The Red Bridge Shopping Center is welcoming 2 new businesses to its family-style shopping center.

The Limit Does Exist: After shutting down in 2020 after 25 years of service to the area, the Daily Limit is being brought back to life as The Limit Pub and Grub with expanded food options and a modernized bar.
Charcuterie: Another store opening will be Berries and Honey, specializing in handmade charcuterie boards for all occasions. The storefront will host a variety of events as well as having a variety of food-based items for sale.
Cup of Joe: Although not a new business, grab a coffee at Crow’s, one of our favorite local shops to sip, chat, or study.

Both businesses hope to open this year with The Limit aiming for July and Berries and Honey eyeing a September opening.

City of Olathe

KC-area suburbs Olathe and Lee’s Summit just landed inside Fortune Magazine’s list of the 50 best places to live for families.

The List: Fortune puts together its 50 best places to live for families each year with criteria of education, aging resources, general wellness, financial health, and livability.
KC Scores Big: The KC metro happened to have two such cities on different sides of the state line to land on the list with Olathe placing 6th and Lee’s Summit at 14th.
Families ❤️ KC: With Olathe and Lee’s Summit showing up on the Fortune list and Overland Park nabbing a spot on the livability.com list, there seems to be a positive trend for families looking to live in the KC area.

With Kansas City’s home prices continuing to rise, could now be the time to pull the trigger and move to one of the award-winning suburbs?

🚇Woah, We’re Halfway There: The KC Streetcar reached the halfway point in construction.
🏈All Eyes on Pat: Netflix released the trailer for its new show Quarterbacks, which followed Patrick Mahomes all season.
🏆A Touching Tribute: The KC Sports Awards posthumously awarded Grant Wahl, the KC journalist who passed during the World Cup.
🎢Finally Free: Worlds of Fun recently set an open date for the delayed rollercoaster, the Zambezi Zinger.
👕Dad in KC: Made in KC unveiled their special edition shirts for Father's Day.

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