Word on the (Green) Street

Going Green: Construction on Green Street began in 2024, and this weekend (August 15-17), it will officially open to the public. The project, which is located next to the Lee’s Summit City Hall at 209 SE Green St., features an outdoor gathering space called Market Lawn Grove, an indoor Farmers Market, playground, and more.

Grand & Green: The three-day grand opening celebration starts Friday at 6pm with a block party that features a ribbon cutting, food trucks, and live music. Saturday is Family Fun Day, with the Farmers Market kicking off at 8am before a full day of family-friendly activities. And Sunday is Wellness Day, with family stroller & dog walks, yoga, fitness classes, and a wellness fun fair.

816 Day at J. Rieger & Co.

816 Block Party at Zona Rosa

816 & All That Jazz at KCP&L

Independence Roots Music Festival

816 Day Celebration at Creekside

Korea to KC: Bonchon announced Kansas City as one of 15 priority expansion markets, with an initial plan of six metro locations. The chain currently boasts 482 locations across the globe, but hopes to expand to 1,000 over the next five years. Bonchon briefly opened in Lee’s Summit in 2015, but closed after just a few months.

Love That Chicken: Bonchon’s menu is highlighted by its famous Korean fried chicken that’s offered in the form of wings, drumsticks, strips, and boneless. Bonchon also offers a variety of globally-inspired main dishes, starters, sides, and desserts. Korean donuts, anyone?

🌴 City of Palms: The highly anticpated Palm Tree Club, co-founded by globally renowned DJ and record-producer Kygo, will officially open on Friday, September 12th in the Power & Light District.

☕️ Coffee Pop-Up: Northland-based Vietnamese coffee house Origin Coi Nguon is collaborating with Entity Lounge for a satellite campus in Overland Park. A soft opening kicks off TODAY!

🌩️ Lightning & Thunder: Tickets are now on sale for Thundergong! The variety show benefitting Steps of Faith is hosted by Jason Sudeikis and will be held at the Uptown Theater on November 8th.

🛴 Scoot Over: The Prairie Village city council passed an ordinance that bans electric scooters and e-bikes at The Shops of Prairie Village. The ordinance aims to enhance pedestrian safety.

🎸 Beats at Briarfest: Mark your calendars for this Friday & Saturday for Briarfest X Music Festival! The two-day music festival benefits the Midwest Music Foundation and BBPA and is happening at E.H. Young Riverfront Park in Riverside.

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