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Events

Gear Up for the Fourth of July at the Freedom Hoops Fireworks Stand

The Fourth of July is right around the corner, and there’s no better place to load up on fireworks than the Freedom Hoops Fireworks Stand.

• Hoops & Hellcats: Since 2018, the Freedom Hoops Fireworks Stand has been supplying Kansas City’s need for fireworks around the Fourth. This year’s stand opens this Saturday, June 29th, and remains open through July 4th.

• More Than Fireworks: The Fireworks Stand supports Freedom Hoops, a nonprofit that exists to shape young men in KCMO through basketball. Beyond purchasing fireworks, you can support their mission via donations, serving meals, or volunteering.

The stand is open from 9 am-10 pm each day and can be found in the Williams-Carver parking lot at 4001 Mission Road.

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Seven New Concepts Coming Soon to Westport

Get ready to party. Seven new connected concepts are coming to Westport starting in July.

• Party Together: Backed by the Westport Bars KC group, the seven new concepts will be interconnected along Westport Road and Pennsylvania Ave. Once you show your ID at the door, you can explore each concept at your leisure.

• Get This Party Started: A grand opening celebration is planned for July 19th, where the first two concepts will open: Westport Landing & Westport Patio. The following five concepts will open throughout 2024/2025.

Follow Along with Westport Bars for construction updates and opening dates!

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Luxury Apparel Brand Coming Soon to Leawood

Canada-based luxury apparel company Aritzia is opening a retail location in Leawood’s Town Center Plaza.

• Welcome to the Heartland: Aritzia takes over the space that formerly housed L.L. Bean at 4401 W 119th St. This will be the first location in Kansas or Missouri, with the nearest location being in the Chicago area.

• Around the Metro: Artizia brands itself as providing “everyday luxury”, and offers a wide variety of women’s apparel from dresses to sweatfleece. The stores carry brand names such as Babaton, Golden, Sunday Best, and more.

According to signage at the store, Aritiza plans for a fall 2024 opening in Town Center.

Food and Drink

A Destination Restaurant is Coming Soon to Smithville

Chef Jonathan Justus is taking his culinary talents to his hometown of Smithville, MO as Gizmos Tavern prepares to open at 111 N. Bridge St.

• Tradition with a Twist: The restaurant will take over the remodeled former Humphrey’s Bar and Grill space in downtown Smithville. Justus, along with owners Dustin Race and Kyle Squires are developing a dynamic menu of traditional American food.

• On the Menu: Justus has a long history in the culinary world and has been workshopping menu items for Gizmos. They plan to offer simple gastropub favorites such as pretzel bites and cheese curds, while also offering nontraditional items such as a Tuna Conserva sandwich.

Gizmos Tavern is planning to open in mid-July.

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In Other News

• 🎤 Field to Stage: Travis Kelce had 89,000 fans screaming at him on Sunday, and the Chiefs weren’t even playing! He appeared on stage with Taylor Swift during her concert at Wembley Stadium in London.

• 🎸 Sweet Pea: American folk-rock singer Amos Lee is live in concert TONIGHT at the Uptown Theatre at 7:30 pm.

• ⚽️ No Stadium Slump: All the hype around CPKC Stadium opening this season hasn’t distracted the KC Current from #winning. They defeated the Portland Thorns 4-1 on Sunday to remain without a loss this season! 

• 🕺 Trends of an Era: The Johnson County Museum is giving you an exclusive look at 60s fashion with the Free to Be…A 1960’s Fashion Revolution exhibit.

• 🎇 Safety First: Speaking of the Fourth of July, let’s keep your neighbors (and hand surgeons) happy this upcoming holiday by following local city ordinances on fireworks.

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