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Events

The Fall Edition of the Kansas City Caffeine Crawl is This Weekend

Calling all coffee lovers! The fall edition of the Kansas City Caffeine Crawl is this weekend, November 2-3.

• Sippin’ Around: Since 2011, the Caffeine Crawl has offered guests the chance to explore local coffee shops throughout the city on select geographical routes. Each stop provides a short, educational presentation and a drink sample, allowing you to support and sample a wide variety of local shops.

• Host of the Roast: Over 40 local shops are participating in the fall edition, including Maps Coffee & Chocolate, HullHouse Coffee, Thou Mayest, and many more. Routes are limited to 17 guests max, with a few already sold out!

Get your tickets for this weekend’s Caffeine Crawl HERE. 

Sports

Kansas City Pushing to Land a WNBA Franchise

Kansas City is riding the wave of its recent sports success by pushing for a WNBA franchise.

• Expand to the Heartland: The WNBA currently has 12 teams and will expand to 15 by 2026 with the addition of franchises in Golden State (Bay Area), Portland, and Toronto. WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert has expressed interest in adding a 16th by 2028, and Kathy Nelson, President and CEO of the Kansas City Sports Commission, thinks KC would be the perfect fit.

• For the Girls: Nelson points to the success of the recently opened CPKC Stadium, home of the Kansas City Current and the world’s first stadium purpose-built for women’s sports. The city also already has a venue with the T-Mobile Center, which is not currently used for a professional sports franchise.

Opening

“Dirty Soda” Chain Opens Its First Location in the Metro

Swig, famous for its “dirty sodas”, has opened its first of many locations in the Kansas City metro.

• Swig in the Springs: The first location opened this past week at 448 NE Coronado Dr. in Blue Springs. This is the first of four planned metro locations, with future franchises planned for Mission, Lee’s Summit, and Liberty.

• Dirty Pop: Swig has gained a cult-like following on TikTok for its unique and “dirty” soda creations. The menu features drinks such as Dr. Spice (Dr. Pepper, cinnamon, coconut, half and half), Watermelon Sugar (Mountain Dew, mango + watermelon + Coconut Cream + Passion Fruit Popping Pearls), and more!

Swig Blue Springs is open from 8 to 9 Monday through Wednesday and 11 to 7 Thursday through Sunday.

Community

Walt Disney Laugh-O-Gram Studio Nearing Fundraising Goal

The dream of restoring Walt Disney’s Laugh-O-Gram Studio in Kansas City is closer to becoming a reality.

• Magic in the Kingdom: The dream of restoring one of Disney’s original studios at 31st and Troost has been in mind for nearly 20 years, but a non-profit called Thank You Walt Disney Inc. is working to bring it to fruition. A $2 million federal grant and $500,000 in private donations have the project nearing the necessary funding.

• Home of Laughs: Walt Disney moved his family to Kansas City in 1911, and after a series of life events, brought them back in 1919. Disney incorporated the Laugh-O-Gram studios in May 1922 before leaving for California in August 1923. Click here for a full history of Walt Disney in Kansas City.

Learn how you can support the Laugh-O-Gram Studio becoming a reality HERE. 

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In Other News…

• 🍌 The Good Stuff: Now open in the heart of Brookside, Everbowl Craft Superfood serves up handmade bowls and smoothies made from fresh ingredients that have been around forever.*

• 🛹 Shred Bridge: Local skateboarders are pushing for a 20,000-square-foot skate park underneath the west side of the new Buck O’Neil Bridge in downtown KCMO.

• 🍷 Midtown Wine: Liquor superstore Total Wine & More is coming soon to the former Office Depot building at 4201 Main St. in midtown KCMO.

• 🥛 Glass House: The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art will feature a new exhibit highlighting historic works of glass with Glorious Glass: Selections from the Collections. The exhibit opens on November 2nd.

• ⚽️ Summer Champs: The Kansas City Current won the inaugural NWSL x Liga MX Femenil Summer Cup with a 2-0 win over NJ/NY Gotham FC this weekend.

• 🚀 Grow With Us: The holidays are coming, so let us help you reach new customers in Kansas City before they get here! Learn about our sponsorship opportunities to showcase your business with thousands of readers each weekday morning.

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