⛲️ Thank a Veteran

Salute & Remember: The ceremony includes remarks from dignitaries, special music, and a keynote from Lt. Gen. Jim P. Isenhower III, commanding general at Fort Leavenworth. It will be interpreted in ASL and livestreamed on YouTube. Afterward, make your own poppy pin near the Glass Bridge from 10am-4pm, or trace your family’s WWI history at free research stations.

Light the Way: Veterans and active-duty military get in free, and everyone else pays half-price admission. The museum is open from 9am-5pm. Tonight is also the final night of Liberty’s Beacon, with all three installations projected onto the Memorial in rotation from 6-10:30pm.

Hop to the Top: BKS Artisan Ales repeated as small Brewery of the Year (under 1,000 barrels) with eight medals, including five golds for its hoppy lineup like Counterculture and Clouds. Kansas City Bier Company won large Brewery of the Year (over 1,000 barrels) with four golds, among them its Dunkel, Never Say IPA, and Let’s Go Lager.

Local Pours: Grandview’s Transparent Brewing also earned four golds for Lucent Galaxies, Tippin’, Encore, and What Barrels? Boulevard won gold for its Oak-Aged Floral Saison, and Alma Mader took gold for Moonzu. Cinderblock in North Kansas City and East Forty in Blue Springs each brought home two medals.

Rivalry Week(s): The Border Showdown is back on Sunday, December 6th, when Mizzou takes on KU in men’s basketball. On Friday, December 11th, K-State faces Wichita State, whose last meeting in KC sold out in 2023. The next night, Mizzou plays Nebraska for the first time in more than 15 years.

One Ticket, Lots of Hoops: The 28.5 Hoops Women’s Invitational packs four games into Sunday, November 22nd, featuring UMKC, KU, Mizzou, and K-State. The 26th annual Hall of Fame Classic follows on Friday, December 18th, with Iowa State vs. Missouri State and Drake vs. Davidson.

📚 Plot Twist: The downtown loop’s only bookstore just opened in the Power & Light District. Made in KC’s newest shop at 161 E. 14th St. doubles as a second Rainy Day Books, with a full café and two levels of seating!*

📖 Vibe Check: Bestselling author Adam Grant discusses Vibe, his new book on the science of connection, with Royals manager Matt Quatraro TONIGHT at 7pm at Unity Temple on the Plaza. Tickets include a signed copy!*

⛸️ Vote on Ice: Crown Center’s Ice Terrace is up for USA Today’s best ice skating rink in America. Be sure to vote once per day!

❄️ Name That Plow: Overland Park is taking snowplow name ideas through noon Friday, November 13th. Crews pick their favorites, and the names go on the city’s Snow Operations Map so you can track your plow all winter!

👗 Ref Comes to the Plaza: LA fashion brand Reformation opened its first KC-area store at 415 Nichols Rd. on the Country Club Plaza this winter, bringing its sustainable denim, cashmere, dresses, and accessories.

🚢 Last Call Aboard: The Arabia Steamboat Museum is giving visitors extra time before it leaves the River Market, pushing back its planned November 13th closing to November 30th.

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