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The Show-Me State could see benefit from UAW strike, Crown Center ice skating returns, a new bar opens in Westport, and our weekend roundup.
KC Daily
October 27, 2023
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Weekend Roundup
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Happy Friday, Kansas City! Here is a summary of some of the events going on around the metro this weekend:
P!NK Concert: P!NK, the musical artist who is making a 2023 comeback, is performing at the T-Mobile Center this Friday and Saturday.
Monet And His Modern Legacy: The Nelson Atkins will host a special exhibit exploring the artwork of Claude Monet beginning this weekend.
Spookfest: Spookfest is the annual Halloween fest hosted by Science City this Saturday. Wear your costume!
Dark Forest: Powell Gardens hosts an immersive walk-through event that’s just a little ~spooky~.
Holiday Mart: Get your holiday shopping done this weekend at the Holiday Mart event hosted inside the Sheraton at Crown Center.
Boo At The Zoo: Come visit the KC Zoo for a not-so-scary, safe trick-or-treating experience this Saturday and Sunday.
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Show-Me The Money
Ford Media
With the tentative deal between Ford and the UAW being struck, Kansas City could see an additional $70.4 Million in economic development.
KC Windfall: The UAW strike that has dominated national headlines may be coming to a close, and Kansas City’s Ford plant workers could see a massive bump in salary.
Show-Me The Money: In 2019, Ford employees in KC were making an average of $19.65 per hour. With the new increase, Ford employees will make 25% more per hour on average with top earners close to $40/hour.
Food And Drink: While the employees in KC have not been on strike, the plant has remained idle due to a supply chain shortage.
The UAW-Ford deal should be drawing to a conclusion in the next few days with the bumps in pay being spread out over the next 4 years.
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The Countdown Has Begun
Crown Center
It’s the final countdown! Opening Day is in ONE WEEK for the Crown Center Ice Terrace, Kansas City’s original public outdoor ice skating rink!
Free, Free, Free!: The 51st season of the Ice Terrace opens November 3rd at 6 am, with FREE admission + skate rentals from 6-9 am, and FREE breakfast drinks + eats from Starbucks Crown Center for the first 100 skaters!
All Are Welcome: Whether you zoom around the ice, scooch along the
wall, or relax on solid ground with hot cocoa - a visit to the Ice Terrace is a Kansas City tradition that can’t be beat.
Skate All Season!: If you miss opening day- the Ice Terrace will be open 7 days a week this winter with season passes available for $130.
The Crown Center Ice Terrace will be open from November 3, 2023 through March 10, 2024.
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The New Drinking Games
Bar & Rec KC
Brett Allred, who already owns three bars in Westport, is opening his fourth bar tonight, Bar Rec.
Playin Games: Bar Rec is a game bar that will feature over 50 free games including classic arcade games like Galaga and Pac-man, as well as Shuffleboard, Pop-a-shot, and Skeeball.
Been Around The Block: Allred already knows how to run a successful bar. He currently owns three other Westport bars- Lotus, Bridger’s, and Johnny Kaw’s Yard Bar.
So Much Room For Activities: Bar Rec will replace three former establishments, Shot Stop, Murray’s Ice Cream & Cookies, and Imperial Foot Care. The massive location was a renovation overhaul where Allred knocked down walls dividing the stores to create more space.
Bar Rec, located at 4120 Pennsylvania Ave, will open at 5 pm on weekdays and 11 am on weekends. Its tavern license allows it to stay open until 1:30 am.
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📅 City Slickers: Next year’s date for the Big Slick Celebrity Weekend has been set for May 31-June 1.
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