Setting Records 🏅

Good morning, Kansas City! Here’s what’s in today’s KC Daily:

🏅 The Science of Guinness World Records at Union Station

🍸 Membership-based cocktails in the Crossroads

🏫 A future for the former Southwest High School?

☕️ A new coffee shop in downtown Olathe

Events

The Science of Guinness World Records Coming Soon to Union Station

The Science of Guinness World Records is coming to Union Station in Kansas City on March 8th.

• Record-Setting: The newest exhibition at Union Station will allow guests to explore the science behind some of the world’s most mesmerizing accomplishments. It will engage visitors of all ages with real-life science experiments, record-breaking challenges, inspirational stories, and intriguing artifacts.

• Get in the Zone: The exhibit is broken into six interactive zones: Entrance, Explore, Focus, React, Endure, and Exit Experience. It will stay at the Bank of America Gallery through September 2nd and be open Mon-Sat from 10-5 and Sunday from 11-5.

Get your tickets to the exhibition HERE. 

Food and Drink

A Membership-Based Cocktail Bar is Coming to the Crossroads

In Good Company, a new venue in Kansas City’s East Crossroads, offers a refined alternative to the traditional cocktail club scene.

• Join the Club: Co-owners Daniel Edwards and Cedric Ransburg designed the space to focus on a relaxed and mature atmosphere. Although currently open to the public, the venue will transition to a membership model in March, with fees starting at $50 per month which includes four drink credits and guest privileges.

• Crossroads Vibes: With Ransburg’s 15 years of hospitality experience and Edwards’ background in architectural engineering and business, they aim to create a welcoming space centered on good drinks, good people, and good vibes.

In Good Company is found at 1518 McGee St and is open Thursdays from 6-11ish and Fri-Sat from 6-12ish.

Community

Former Southwest High School in Brookside Could Become a New Middle School

The former Southwest High School building at 6512 Wornall Road in Brookside could soon become South Middle School.

• High ➡️ Middle: The $45.1 million project would convert the now unused building into South Middle School, allowing KCPS to transition to 6-8th grade neighborhood middle schools. Major renovation would include updating classrooms/learning environments and an addition on the south side of the building.

• Middle School Heroes: The project would be funded by the 2025 GO Bond and other sources before it begins. Southwest High School officially ceased all operations at the building in 2016, and the outdoor track & field area has become an unofficial dog park for Brookside residents.

The bond project is pending voter approval on April 8th.

Food and Drink

Hermetheus Coffee is Now Open in Downtown Olathe

Hermetheus Coffee has officially opened inside the Olathe Public Library at 260 E. Santa Fe St. in downtown Olathe.

• First of Two: The new shop inside the library is actually the first of two downtown Olathe locations for Hermetheus. The second is a brick-and-mortar shop at 101 S. Kansas Ave is expected to open later this summer.

• Down to a Science: The shop is led by owner Jason Scott, who initially started Hermetheus by roasting his own beans and selling automation devices for coffee roasters. The new shops will feature a full coffee menu of lattes, mochas, drip coffee, green coffee beans to roast at home, and more.

Hermetheus Coffee is open M-F from 9-5:30 at 10-5 on Saturday.

KC Daily Picks

In Other News…

• 🍔 Burgers, Now: The highly-anticipated Gaia Masala and Burger is now open at 425 Westport Road in KCMO! The Colorado-based global fusion restaurant serves a variety of Mediterranean, Indian, and American dishes.

• 🏓 Pickle in the Park: This Friday, February 28th, KCMO Parks & Recreation will break ground on new pickleball courts and infrastructure improvements at Hodge Park in the Northland.

• 🤨 Get Me Outta Here: A Florida-based escape room concept called Escapology will soon open a location inside Leawood’s Town Center.

• ⚾️ Surprise Start: The Royals Spring Training games are underway in Surprise, Arizona. The team kicks off the regular season against the Cleveland Guardians at Kauffman Stadium on March 27th.

• ⏰ Delay in the Action: The launch of sports betting in Missouri has been delayed. The expected launch date is now fall of 2025, according to the Missouri Gaming Commission.

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