⛲️ Cheers to the Village

Cheers in the Village: Big Grove Brewery will open at the former Macy’s site in The Shops of Prairie Village, at W. 71st Street and Mission Road. Big Grove CEO and Co-Founder Matt Swift said Prairie Village “immediately made us feel like we were at home in a more neighborhood setting” This will be the first craft brewery in Prairie Village city limits.

Big Grove, Big Tastes: Big Grove is known for its craft beers, including the award-winning Eddy Family. Beyond beer, Big Grove will offer locally-inspired culinary offerings, a community gathering space, and community involvement through its dedicated nonprofit Big Grove for Good. Big Grove operates four locations in Iowa, along with an upcoming location in Omaha, Nebraska.

Sweet Summertime: The Summer Concert Series is a local-favorite tradition at the Museum (3218 Gladstone Blvd), and the fourth and final concert of the 2025 season is this Friday at 7pm with live music by Mariachi Estrella KC, who will perform traditional Mexican songs along with current hits.

Friday Funday: The Summer Concerts happen one Friday per month June-September, and guests are encouraged to bring blankets, chairs, picnics, and dogs. Outside alcohol is not allowed, but beer, wine and cocktails will be available for purchase at Elixir on the Lawn. All ticket sales and purchases support the mission and programs at The Museum of Kansas City.

Christmas in September: Film crews were on site at the Crestwood Shops for the filming of A Grand Ole Opry Christmas, an upcoming film made in partnership with the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tennessee. Although the film will center around Nashville, the shops at 55th St. between Brookside Blvd. and Oak St. will be used for it’s charming atmosphere.

And…Action!: Hallmark Channel film crews returned to Kansas City following the success of last year’s Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story. It pains us to mention this, but Holiday Touchdown will be returning this year…but with a focus on the Buffalo Bills.

🥩 Prime Time: Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes’ 1587 Prime doesn’t officially open until Wednesday, September 17th, but these new photos will give you a sneak peek inside the stunning new steakhouse inside Loews Kansas City Hotel.

🚋 Final Touches: The KC Streetcar is temporarily closed for service this week, as crews will perform maintenance work on the downtown route and new Riverfront Extension.

😢 Bye-Bye Brews: After 11 years in business in Raytown, Crane Brewing has closed its doors at 6515 Railroad St.

💰 Money Lives Here: The Kansas City Business Journal recently shared its findings for the wealthiest zip codes in the Kansas City metro. The zip with the highest concentration of wealth is 64113, just south of the Plaza in KCMO.

🚁 Final Flight: Did you see/hear Chinook helicopters circling the metro this past Sunday? It was the final formation flight for Bravo Company 7-158th GSAB, honoring soldiers, retirees, and their families.

🦫 Beaver Gear: Workwear and lifestyle brand Duluth Trading Company is opening at the Legends Outlets in KCK, and is throwing a Big Dam Opening on Saturday, September 20th.

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