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Opening

New Bookstore Opens TODAY in Downtown Overland Park

If you like books and plants, do we have news for you! Monstera’s Books in downtown Overland Park is hosting its grand opening today.

• Passion Project: Monstera’s Books is a dream brought to life by owner Kate Wieners. After working a corporate job for years, she found the space in OP and pursued her passion of opening an independent bookstore.

• Books and Blooms: In addition to selling new and used books, Monstera’s will sell plants and plant goods, stationery, and other local merchandise. All goods carried in the store can also be purchased online via Monstera’s website.

Visit Monstera’s Books today at 7930 Floyd St. in Overland Park and tell them we sent you!

Events

Kansas City Museum to Host Annual Derby Party

On Saturday, May 4th, the Kansas City Museum will host their 9th annual Derby Party.

• Big Hats and Big Checks: The Derby Party fundraiser aims to connect Kansas City with the pageantry of the Kentucky Derby. The afternoon will be filled with Southern food and drink, music, dancing, and of course horse racing! All proceeds support the museum’s education and public programs.

• History on Display: The Kansas City Museum is the premier source for the story of Kansas City and its people. The museum is housed in the beautiful former estate of lumber baron R.A. Long. There are multiple exhibits on display, guided tours educational programs, and even a classic soda fountain.

Find out more and get your tickets for the Derby Party here.

Food and Drink

A Mushroom Butcher Shop and Deli is Coming to 39th St.

Yes, you read that right. Mushroom Culture is a vegetarian “butcher shop” coming to 1803 W 39th St in Kansas City.

• Different Cuts: Local farmer Bryan Alley has spent the last four years growing mushrooms and supplying local restaurants. Now it’s time for him to have his own space. He will offer a selection of lesser-known varieties of mushrooms in a wide arrow of offerings. Mushroom Culture will offer mushroom cuts, soups, salads, and even Candy Cap mushroom ice cream.

• Open Your Mind: …but not like that. Alley wants to change your mind about what a mushroom tastes like and what it can be. A variety of mushrooms have meat-like flavors that will change how you view fungi. I.e. mushrooms are much more than a pizza topping!

Mushroom Culture aims to be open at some point this summer, but until then follow their Instagram for updates.

Sports

Char Bar Parkville Launching Weekly Pickleball Tournament

Char Bar Parkville is launching a weekly pickleball DUPR event starting March 19th.

• Super DUPR!: The event will be put on in partnership with All Out Pickleball and will include four weeks of play in a single-elimination round-robin format. Players will be divided into two equal pools based on DUPR level (a pickleball rating system).

• Smoke and Pickle: Char Bar opened the Parkville location at the end of 2023 in the Creekside development just off I-435. In addition to Pickleball courts, Char Bar serves up award-winning barbecue and offers a huge outdoor beer garden.

Sign up for the Pickleball DUPR event today!

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In Other News

• 🍾 The Best of Brunch: Who doesn’t love brunch? Check out a guide to our favorite brunch spots in Kansas City.

• 🍔 Shawnee Loves Burgers: Five Guys is opening a new location in Shawnee at 11900 Shawnee Mission Pkwy, taking over the space formerly occupied by Saints Pub + Patio.

• 🥪 Sandwich for a Cause: Q39 has brought back Rob’s Reuben in recognition of National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. The name comes from Q39’s founder Rob Magee, who tragically passed from colon cancer in 2021.

• ⛲️ The Sale Must Go On: Despite the lack of recent headlines, the sale of the Country Club Plaza is still moving forward with HP Village Partners LP.

• 🎫 Music Under the Stars: Starlight Theatre announced Two Door Cinema Club will be performing with special guest Petey on September 28th. Tickets go on sale on March 8th.

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