⛲️ This Is What Dreams Are Made Of

Dream Big: A group called Dream Theatre, LLC has pitched the city on restoring and reopening the theater. Overland Park is considering up to $425,000 in assistance: up to $200,000 toward buying the property and up to $225,000 to reimburse construction. The group’s flyer promises a “Midwest Picture Palace,” and the Rio’s iconic Art Deco look is staying.

Star Power: Gardner shared the Dream Theatre flyer on Instagram, and the LLC was organized by Nat Smith, an actor and writer who’s worked on Gardner’s SNL projects. She also attended the group’s recent Terminator 2 screening, though her exact role hasn’t been confirmed.

Spirits of Halloween: The Party kicks off Friday, October 30th, from 6-10pm at Panther’s Place. (1000 W. 25th St.) Expect food from James Beard Award winner Marissa Tapia Gencarelli of Yoli Tortilleria and signature cocktails by Diana Condori of Barojo KC. Tastings from Suntory, LALO, Lágrimas, Herradura, and more round it out, along with a DIY salt bar and Halloween canvas bags.

Tequila Sunrise: On Sunday, November 1st, The Brunch serves five courses from Chef Ruben Leal of Caramelo Tortillas and Ignacio, each paired with a Zumbador cocktail, at noon at Jade Jaguar. (1800 Walnut St.) Both events are produced by Rose Productions and benefit the Tequila Interchange Project.

Safe & Sound: OP ranked fourth in home and community safety and seventh in financial safety. It has the 15th-lowest traffic fatality rate and a 3.5% unemployment rate, along with the fourth-highest median credit score and the third-lowest poverty rate in the country. Its one weak spot was natural-disaster risk, where it ranked 138th.

By the Numbers: WalletHub compared 182 cities across 41 metrics in three categories: home and community safety, natural-disaster risk, and financial safety. The metrics range from assaults and traffic deaths to credit scores and emergency savings. Across the state line, Kansas City, MO landed at No. 142, held back by its 158th-place ranking in home and community safety.

👻 Halloween in the Woods: Not feeling trick-or-treating this year? Spend Halloween weekend at Field’s Edge Cabin. Trade candy for fires under the stars, a soak in the hot tub, or a morning walk along the native path. Oct. 30-Nov. 1 is 25% off. Book now before it’s gone!*

🏚️ Endangered Species: Historic KC released its first Most Endangered Places list in five years, naming 16 at-risk properties, including the Southwell Building on Main and a former mayor’s home on Benton Boulevard. The Historic Northeast has the most entries.

🎃 Boo-ttom of the Ninth: The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum’s free Night of the Harvest Moon Children’s Festival returns tomorrow (Friday) from 6-8:30pm. The 18th & Vine tradition has been booing kids for over 30 years!

🏒 Quiet on the Ice: The Mavericks are debuting Sensory Sundays at Cable Dahmer Arena starting November 15th — a softer goal horn, dimmer strobes, quiet spaces, and sensory-friendly kids’ activities. Seven games are on the schedule.

🥺 Coffee Closure: Rochester Brewing and Roasting Company announced it will close its Crossroads location after January 3rd, 2027. The Parkville shop (100 S. Main St.) will remain open.

🗼 Tower Power: Have you been to the National WWI Museum and Memorial to see Liberty’s Beacon? This weekend’s installation features work from Epstein and Gross, starting at 7:30pm and repeating every 15 minutes until 10:30pm.

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