⛲️ The Life of a Kansas Citian

Showgirl at the Station: Union Station will celebrate the release with showings at the Regnier Extreme Screen Theatre, Kansas City’s biggest screen. The Official Release Party of a Showgirl features the exclusive world premier of the music video, “The Fate of Ophelia”, behind-the-scenes footage of the shoot, lyric videos, and personal reflections from Taylor herself.

AMC You There: Can’t make it to Union Station? AMC Theatres announced it would host release parties at all of its 540 theaters in the U.S. AMC Theatres is headquartered in Leawood, just a few miles from Travis Kelce’s home where he proposed to Taylor Swift. Coincidence? We all know Taylor loves Easter Eggs…

Blast From the Past: Vibe Ultra Lounge is “Kansas City’s only 90s & 2000s nightlife experience” featuring throwback music, decor, technology, and pop culture references. The space features arcade games, neon lights, transparent inflatable couches (remember these?!), and a unicorn sculpture.

Totally Rad: Vibe offers Y2K-themed cocktails along with classics, wine, shots, and a small plate food menu. It also offers a great happy hour from 4pm-8pm, with a $3.99 cocktail and appetizer menu. They must have kept the prices from 2002!

Premier Parks: JCPRD was named the recipient for Class I (population of 400,001+), and was one of only four finalists nationwide. The award is the highest honor in the field, and recognizes JCPRD’s excellence in planning, management, and community impact for its residents.

Recognizing Recreation: This marks JCPRD's third Gold Medal win since 1995. The district manages over 10,400 acres of parkland, 150 miles of trails, and 25 facilities while offering 4,000+ annual programs to approximately 10 million visitors. Executive Director Jeff Stewart credited the achievement to board vision, staff dedication, and strong community support.

🍕 Slices & Brews: Looking for a great deal in local dining? Join the Martin City Brewing Company VIP Club, which instantly gets you $40 in value each month. Choose from four 6-packs to-go, a $35 credit, or a large specialty pizza and salad combo each month alongside other free benefits!*

🏆 The Shield is Ours: After defeating the Seattle Reign this weekend, the KC Current clinched the 2025 NWSL Shield. The Current become the fastest team to clinch the Shield in NWSL history, with only 21 of 26 games completed.

⚾️ Maybe Next Year: The Royals played the final home game of the 2025 season this past Sunday, losing to the Blue Jays 8-5. While the Royals technically haven’t been mathematically eliminated as of the writing of this newsletter, their chances of making the MLB playoffs are <1%.

📚 Reading Romance: Smitten Booktique, a romance novel boutique pop-up turned brick-and-mortar, will celebrate its grand opening this Saturday (9/27) at 11531 Ash St. in Leawood.

🌽 For the Love of Corn: Local maze-maker Precision Mazes created a corn maze honoring the engagement between Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. The maze is located at Johnson Farms in Belton, and even got some air time during Sunday Night Football on NBC!

⚔️ Back to Battle: Last week, Kansas City leaders announced the end of the “Border War Truce” between Missouri and Kansas. The two states have been back-and-forth recently with incentives to recruit the Chiefs’ or Royals’ new stadiums.

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