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The Royals Have Found a Home
The Royals finally announce the location of their new stadium, the 23rd annual Friends of James Beard Benefit Dinner is upcoming, and a bank in Lenexa is being transformed into a wedding venue.
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The Royals Have Found a Home
Populous
After months of back-and-forth speculation and debate, the Royals have officially announced a site for their new stadium.
At Long Last: In a press conference yesterday, Royals owner John Sherman announced the Royals will call the Crossroads home. They have committed to building the new ballpark between Grand Boulevard and Locust Street from Truman Road to 17th Street.
Small, but Mighty: The capacity of the new stadium is between 34,000-34,500, which would rank as the smallest stadium in the MLB. However the proximity to downtown businesses, the T-Mobile Center, Power and Light, and the new South Loop project has proponents excited.
Sound Your Voice: The new development comes at a cost, as several downtown blocks would be leveled to make way for the new stadium. Jackson County residents will be able to sound their voice on the April 2nd ballot, which will include a measure on the 3/8th-cent sales tax that would be used to fund the Chiefs and Royals stadiums.
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Events
A Dinner Tradition
Eventbrite
The American is celebrating 50 years by hosting the 23rd Annual Friends of James Beard Benefit Dinner on March 2nd.
Local Recognition: Chef Michael Olson of The American will host the multi-course dinner, which will also feature multiple renowned chefs from around the country. Local hosts also include Michael Corvino of Corvino Supper Club & Tasting Room and Vaughn Good of Fox and Pearl.
Tradition of Excellence: The American has been a Kansas City staple since opening in 1974, and also serves as the longest-running Friends of James Beard Benefit host. Each of these events aims to “champion a standard of Good Food for Good© anchored in talent, equity, and sustainability.”
Tickets for the event are $265 and can be purchased here.
Development
Mint Condition
Steve Beaumont
A former Bank of America building in Lenexa is being redeveloped into a wedding venue.
Mint Condition: The Mint, owned by Steve Beaumont, will completely renovate both the interior and exterior of the 18,000-square-foot building. The drive-thru lanes, lobby, vault, and more will all be repurposed in the venue.
Take it to the Bank: Beaumont, who also owns Chateau Avalon in KCK, aims to offer a “unique and memorable experience, integrating elements from the bank’s history into the new space.” For example, the entrance to the bar will be a 5,000-pound vault door!
Check out The Mint’s website for more information on the venue, or to book a tour.
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🏦 New Signage: A financial institution has moved downtown offices, and has added to the KC skyline with a new “Academy Bank” sign on top of 1201 Walnut.
📺 All Eyes on Us: Super Bowl LVII was the most-watched telecast in history, with over 123 million viewers on average.
♟️ I’m not Board Anymore: Cardboard Corner Cafe is set to open Friday in the Lenexa Public Market, offering food, drinks, and over 250 board games.
🪪 License to Change: The Kansas City Current have partnered with Amigoni Urban Winery to release a new line of canned wines.
🌶️ Not Enough Spice: A local spice shop that has called both Brookside and the Crossroads home, is closing its doors this week.
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