Hometown Heroes

The Big Slick celebrity lineup just keeps getting bigger and better. Plus ice cream, great places to raise a family, and Phase Fest!

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Events

Feeling Starstruck? The Big Slick Announces More Celebrity Guests

Big Slick

We are ONE day away from the start of Kansas City’s biggest party! With this year’s celebrity guests lineup, Big Slick ‘24 might be the best one yet. Here are the latest additions to the famous folks who will be in KC this weekend:

  • Patrick Mahomes + Travis Kelce - Chiefs superstars and hometown heroes.

  • Gaten Matarazzo + Finn Wolfhard - Dustin + Mike from “Stranger Things”

  • Kumail Nanjiani - Actor/comedian of “The Big Sick”

  • Al Roker - America’s favorite weatherman

  • Weird Al Yankovic - Parody musician

Check out the full list of celebrity guests HERE. And if you see any of your favorite celebrities around town this weekend, play it cool.

Opening

A Grandview Ice Cream Shop is Reopening Just in Time for Summer

Truman General

After a brief hiatus, Truman General is reopening to scoop up some sweet treats just in time for summer!

  • Sweet Return: Anna Sorge sure loves Grandview. The chef & owner of Housewife Cafe & Bistro is reopening Truman General in Grandview after closing it during the slow season last year. The adorable bungalow on Main Street can’t be missed, and is right down the street from Dunn Deal BBQ (throwback to yesterday’s newsletter!)

  • Scooping Adventure: Truman General offers a variety of gifts and candies, but the main attraction is the ice cream. Sorge is ready to scoop some incredible flavors, including salted brown butter pecan and maple honey mustard with a maple pretzel crunch.

Truman General will officially reopen on June 10th at 809 Main Street in Grandview.

Community

Overland Park Named Among Best Places to Raise a Family

City of Overland Park

Chalk up another award for Overland Park. The city was named a top 5 place to raise a family in 2024 by WalletHub.

  • Second Best: WalletHub compared over 180 U.S. cities based on 45 key metrics such as cost of housing, education, health-care systems, and opportunities for fun and recreation. Overland Park came in at #2, trailing only Fremont, CA.

  • Explore Local: With a population of nearly 200,000, Overland Park is far from a small town. However, downtown Overland Park offers small-town charm with plenty of dining, shopping, and things to do.

Kansas City, MO was the only other metro city named on the list which came in right in the middle of the pack at #91.

Events

Phase Fest Makes Its Return to Legends Field This Weekend

Phase Fest

“It wasn’t just a phase, Mom!” Scream that from the top of your lungs, because Phase Fest is back this Sunday.

  • Don’t Get EMOtional: Phase Fest is taking over Legends Field in KCK to provide you a space to let your inner EMO scream. The music lineup includes bands like Yellowcard, Boys Like Girls, 3OH!3, Hoobastank, and more!

  • The Great Escape: In addition to music, Phase Fest will feature food and drink, art installations, outdoor games, and a throwback game lounge featuring 2000s-style gaming. I call being the drummer on Rock Band! 🤘

It’s not too late to get tickets, snag them HERE!

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In Other News…

  • 🍺 Thirsty Thursdays: The Arts & Recreation Foundation of Overland Park is hosting Biergarten Thursdays throughout the summer at the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens (NOTE: tonight’s is sold out 🙁)

  • 🐊 Gone Gator: The KC Pet Project has suspended the search for the 14” alligator that disappeared from a Northland middle school last week.

  • 🌎 Smooth Arrivals: The Global Entry mobile app is now available at the Kansas City International Airport, making international arrivals a quicker process.

  • 🥪 Gathering of Birds: The owner of City Market Coffee Roasters in the River Market has plans to open a new restaurant next door. Murmuration Eatery & Cocktail Bar has plans to be open in late summer/early fall.

  • 🛝 Space-themed Playground: Is this the coolest playground in the KC Metro? Check out this highlight of Wilbur Young Park playground in Blue Springs.

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