The Feature Presentation 🍿

Who’s up for movie night? Now who’s up for movie night on the roof?

🍿 Rooftop Cinema Club Crossroads opens tomorrow

👕 Newton James celebrating one-year anniversary sale

🎸 Celebrate the second half of summer at Power & Light

🤔 Tuesday Trivia: oldest active theater in Kansas City

P.S. We’ll be taking the next two days off for some R&R, so don’t go looking for KC Daily in your inbox. It’ll be back on Friday!

-Nick Hageman | co-founder & operator

Opening

Rooftop Cinema Club Crossroads Opens TOMORROW!

Get your popcorn ready! The highly-anticipated Rooftop Cinema Club in the Crossroads opens tomorrow.

• It’s Showtime!: Rooftop Cinema Club offers open-air theater experiences four stories high with sweeping views of the Kansas City skyline. It offers multiple seating types, a bar & lounge area, themed events throughout the year, and private screenings.

• Rooftop Classics: The inaugural showing at the Rooftop Cinema Club is of La La Land at 9:10pm tomorrow (7/23). Thursday-Saturday will offer double features, with classics like Dirty Dancing, 50 First Dates, The Sandlot, and more on screen. Tickets range from $20-$30 with student and military discounts available.

Rooftop Cinema Club is located at 2101 Broadway Blvd. Learn more and get your tickets HERE.

Sponsored by Newton James

Newton James Celebrating One Year in Overland Park with Week-Long Sale

Newton James is celebrating their one year anniversary at its Overland Park store with a 25% off sale all week long! (July 22-26).

• Elevated Menswear: Newton James prides itself in being a thoughtfully curated classic menswear and accessories boutique, serving the Kansas City area from downtown Overland Park, KS. They’re dedicated to helping you build a wardrobe—not just make a purchase. From fully custom to ready-to-wear. From the boardroom to the golf course, they provide elevated essentials for every setting.

• On Brand: They proudly feature distinguished brands like Sid Mashburn, Greyson, Ralph Lauren, Seaward & Stearn, Drake’s, St. James, Stenstroms, Edwin, Crockett & Jones, Sunspel, The Original Madras Trading Co., Oxxford Clothes, and Joseph Cheaney.

Newton James is open Tuesday-Friday 10-6 and Saturday 10-5 at 7221 W 80th St.

Events

Celebrate the Second Half of Summer in the Power & Light District

We’re in the dog days of summer, but things are just heating up at the Power & Light District in downtown Kansas City. Here are some upcoming events to add to your calendar:

• Miller Light Hot Country Nights: The next five Thursday nights (July 24-Aug 21) feature signature shows from top country artists presented by Midwest Ford Dealers. Next up: Lee Brice this Thursday (7/24) at 7pm.

• Summer of Live Local Music: Free live music from local artists on the KC Live! stage every Friday and Saturday night, presented by Tom’s Town Distilling Co. Next up: Phil Vandel this Friday (7/25).

• Summer Socials at PNC Plaza: Free Friday night events featuring weekly live music, outdoor patio games and handcrafted drinks. Next up: Katie May this Friday (7/25) at 4pm.

• The Midland Theatre Summer Lineup: Cross Main St. and catch a show at this Kansas City landmark since 1927. Next up: Sam Barber this Thursday (7/24) at 8pm.

Find the full summer schedule at the Power & Light District HERE.

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In Other News…

• 🏨 Midtown Staycation: Need a staycation? We’re offering a Midtown Staycation Giveaway which includes a night’s stay at the Cherry Warehouse Hotel, a $75 gift card to Union on the Hill, and a $25 gift card to Filling Station Coffee. Find out how to win on our Instagram page!

• 🏈 Kingdom Come: Check out the brand-new trailer for The Kingdom, an ESPN docuseries focused on the Chiefs that premiers on August 14th on ESPN, ESPN+, and Disney+.

• 🌭 Hot Dog!: The Farmer’s House now has a hot dog cart at 301 Main St. in Platte City operated by individuals with developmental disabilities. The cart is open to the public every Monday & Thursday from 11 am to 1 pm, and offers gourmet grilled dogs, homemade buns, chips, and a drink!

• 🍴 New to Market: Two new restaurants are coming soon to the City Market: Northland-based Sushi Nami at 106 E. 5th St. and The Paella Mix at 25 E. Third St.

• 🥦 Going Green: Green Street, a new community gathering space in downtown Lee’s Summit, will officially open the weekend of August 15th. Get a sneak peek of the brand-new space HERE.

• 🐐 Return of the Goats: The grazing goats are back in the Berkley Riverfront! For the next few weeks, goats will graze on overgrown vegetation under the Town of Kansas Bridge.

• 🏟️ Say Hey to 25k: We are so close to reaching 25,000 active subscribers to KC Daily! (24,709 to be exact) Refer a friend and help us get there. Whether you’re reading your 1st KC Daily newsletter or 500th, thank you for being a subscriber! 🙏

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