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♻️ Event of the Week: America Recycles Day
🎤 Amphitheater in Riverside gets new name, first three shows announced
🥞 Hemma Hemma to open second location in downtown KCMO
📊 Where do KC Daily readers want a new Royals stadium?
Event of the Week 🎟️
Entertainment
Morton Amphitheater in Riverside Announces First Three Shows
Live Nation
The highly anticipated new amphitheater in Riverside will officially be named Morton Amphitheater, and has announced its first three shows for next summer.
Why So Salty?: The 16,000-seat amphitheater (12,000 are covered) will open in 2026 at 6150 NW Music Blvd in Riverside and is expected to host more than 30 concerts per year. Morton Salt, which relocated its headquarters to Overland Park in late 2024, secured the naming rights to the venue.
First on Stage: Morton Amphitheater has also announced the first three shows taking the stage starting next summer. Rod Stewart will perform the first-ever concert at the venue on Saturday, August 15th. 5 Seconds of Summer will perform on August 20th, followed by Jack Johnson on September 1st.
For upcoming Morton Amphitheater show announcements, follow along HERE.
Food & Drink
Hemma Hemma to Open Second Location in Downtown KCMO
Hemma Hemma
Waldo-favorite eatery Hemma Hemma will open a second location in downtown Kansas City.
Downtown Diner: The new location will be called Hemma Hemma Dinette, and open inside the Lightwell building (1100 Main St.), replacing the former Strang Chef Collective space. The new restaurant will have a retro diner flair, and hopes to someday feature an outdoor patio.
Play the Hits: The menu will feature breakfast, brunch, and lunch items similar to the menu at the Waldo locations. It will feature a few new diner-inspired items, such as a burger, steak & eggs, milkshakes, and Donna Kelce-approved cinnamon rolls.
Hemma Hemma Dinette is expected to open in February 2026. Follow along for updates!
KC Daily Picks
In Other News…
📺 Catch the Game: The Kansas City Royals reached an agreement with Main Street Sports Group, the owner of FanDuel Sports Network, to remain TV and streaming broadcast partners in 2026.
🍔 I’m On TV!: Kansas City content creator Clarence Lomax created a viral tune called “Big Back” that will now be used in a Wendy’s Biggie Bag ad campaign.
🏓 Professional Pickle: Chicken N Pickle in Overland Park will host the Association of Pickleball Players Selkirk Collegiate qualifying tournament on Nov. 22-23.
🏟️ Stadium Saga: According to KC sports reporter Pete Mundo, the Chiefs have an RFP (request for proposal) out to multiple firms to build a new stadium in KCK. The request is for a domed stadium seating 65,000, plus a retractable grass field.
📊 The Readers Have Spoken: Last week, we asked our readers where they’d like to see a new Royal stadium land. After nearly 500 votes, Downtown/near downtown was the clear winner with 60% of your votes! Clay County/NKC received 25%, and Johnson County/Overland Park received 15%.
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