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Join us on September 7th at Wonderscope Children’s Museum for Eat Drink Play, a night full of spectacular fun supporting a wonderful cause. This all-inclusive evening features tasty eats, open bars, bidding on fun-filled auction packages, and dancing under the stars!

Opening

Messner Bee Farm Will Open a Brick-and-Mortar Shop in Downtown Lee’s Summit

Messner Bee Farm has some sweet news! They will be opening their very own brick-and-mortar shop in downtown Lee’s Summit.

• Bee-lieve the Hype: Since 2011, Rachael and Erik Messner have been beekeeping and producing and selling products such as honey, lip balms, lotions, candies, and other bee-themed accessories. The farm is located in Raytown, and the mobile shop “Beeatrix the Trolley” can be found popping up around town.

• Sweets In-store: The Messner’s announced this week that they will celebrate the grand opening of their new store in Lee’s Summit on August 3rd from 10 am to 6 pm. Get there early! The first 100 kiddos will receive ‘Freebees’.

The shop can be found at 26 SE 3rd St. in the former Cameron’s Furniture location.

Events

Get Ready for the 2024 Heart of America Hot Dog Festival

Hot Dog! The 2024 Heart of America Hot Dog Festival is scheduled for August 3rd at 18th and Vine.

• Don’t be Deceived: The annual music and food festival is powered by the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum and takes place in the historic 18th and Vine District between East 18th St. and Truman Road. All proceeds benefit the museum.

• Live on Stage: The party starts at 3 pm with musical performances starting at 3:30. There will be performances by Stokley, Brownstone, Midnight Star, and more! And before you ask, there will be plenty of hot dogs!

Get your tickets for the Hot Dog Festival HERE.

Sports

The Summer Cup Continues This Weekend in Kansas City

The NWSL x LIGA MX Femenil Summer Cup's debut kicked off last week and continues this weekend at CPKC Stadium in Kansas City.

• North American Showdown: This is the first year for the groundbreaking collaboration, which features all 14 NWSL clubs and the top six teams from LIGA MX Femenil Clausura and Apertura in 2023.

• Soccer City: The KC Current are in action at home on Saturday as they take on Pachuca at 7 pm. The action returns to CPKC Stadium on August 1st when the Current takes on Tigres UANL, and then again on August 6th for the Summer Cup semifinal round.

To view the full schedule and matchups for the Summer Cup, click HERE.

Opening

A New Menswear Store Opens TODAY in Downtown Overland Park

After a short delay in opening, Newton James will celebrate its grand opening in downtown Overland Park starting TODAY!

• For the Man: Newton James is the product of menswear industry veteran Chad Denham. His store will carry a variety of men’s clothing and accessories from various luxury brands.

• Grand Opening Event: To kick off the opening, Newton James will offer a grand opening sale of 25% off everything in the store for the first three days (with the exception of Bennett Winch bags). The first 25 customers who spend over $1000 will be entered to win a $1450 Bennett Winch SC Carryall bag!

Newton James can be found at 7221 W. 80th St. in Overland Park and is open from 10 am to 8 pm today.

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In Other News…

• 🏉 Grow the Game: Premier Rugby Sevens, the highest level of Rugby in the United States, launched a PR7 Grow event at the Kansas City Current practice facility to encourage growing the game.

• 🛠️ Feeling the Crunch: Homebuilding in Kansas City has slowed dramatically over the past, and developers are blaming this rule for causing the housing crunch.

• 🏨 Repurpose for Good: The La Quinta Inn & Suites at 9461 Lenexa Dr. in Lenexa will undergo a $3.3 million renovation to become a homeless shelter and services center.

• 👧 Precious Metals: The Mahomes’ announced that baby #3 will be a girl and join siblings Sterling and Bronze. Will they go with another precious metal-themed name? We Zinc that would be fun!

• 🏗️ Growth Strategy: The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum announced that it will partner with local developers Grayson Capital LLC and Corbella LLC to expand the museum’s campus.

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