At the beginning of this year, we had two new ideas we wanted to introduce to our KC Daily community: Dinner Club and Mail Club. Today’s the day we reveal idea #2!
🎟️ Event of the Week: Blue Man Group
📫 Introducing the KC Daily Mail Club
☕️ A new coffee shop is coming to a familiar space in Waldo
🏨 Where will the Dutch stay during the World Cup?
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Introducing the KC Daily Mail Club! 📬
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KC Daily is going from the inbox to your mailbox! We’re excited to introduce the KC Daily Mail Club, a monthly snail mail club designed to bring local creativity and community straight to your mailbox.
You’ve Got Mail: Once a month, Mail Club members will receive a curated envelope filled with Kansas City goodness. Each month will revolve around a different theme, with our first-ever drop being KC BBQ! Although designs will change each month, here’s a sneak peek at what will be included:
A 5”×7” print from a local artist
A 3”x3” sticker designed by a local artist
An activity card (recipes, scavenger hunts, local guides, playlist, etc.)
A letter written from a KC community leader
Local discounts, deals, or whatever other fun ideas we can pack into an envelope!
Why Snail Mail?: As much as we love the digital world (we are an email newsletter company, after all), we wanted to introduce a way to connect with our community in a physical way while supporting Kansas City artists, makers, and businesses. Plus, it still feels good to physically open an envelope that is packed with thought and intention, doesn’t it?
The first Mail Club will ship the first week of May. Mail Club subscriptions start at just $12/month, with 100% of proceeds supporting KC Daily, and our local artists/makers partners.
P.S. This month’s letter is written by a very special guest. Someone who may understand KC BBQ better than almost anyone else. 👀
Food & Drink
Coffee + Metal Music: A Match Made in Waldo
Second Best Coffee
A metal music-themed coffee shop is set to open in the Waldo neighborhood this spring.
Familiar Space: Apparition Coffee will open at 328 W. 85th St. in the former Second Best Coffee space, which closed in November. It will be opened by Brian Denman, a former owner of Waterbird Coffee Company in downtown Kansas City.
Rock On: The shop will feature a dark aesthetic inspired by heavy metal, with black and gray decor, gothic-style furnishings, and album artwork throughout. The menu will offer specialty coffee drinks, teas, and baked goods, all with a metal-influenced twist.
Read more on the opening of Apparition Coffee from the KC Star HERE.
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In Other News…
🤝 Meet New Friends: Looking to make new connections in Kansas City? Don’t forget to sign up for our Dinner Club on Thursday, April 23rd! We’re hosting dinners in two locations this month: Leawood and Westside. Take the quiz, and we’ll handle the rest!
🍝 Lidia’s Listing: The space that houses Lidia’s Kansas City, the longtime Italian restaurant in the historic Freight House Building in the Crossroads, is currently listed for sale. The restaurant will remain open.
🏨 Dutch Digs: The Netherlands’ Men’s National Team announced they will stay at the Cascade Hotel on the Country Club Plaza during the FIFA World Cup this summer.
✈️ Safe Flight: Kansas City International rolled out a new centralized security layout last week, grouping the general boarding lane, TSA PreCheck, Touchless ID, and an ADA lane together near the midpoint of the departures level.
😱 Don’t Panic: Panic Fest, a horror, thriller and sci-fi film festival, is happening now through Wednesday at Screenland Armour. Catch genre films from emerging filmmakers, hang at the retro VHS-inspired Rewind Video bar, or tune in virtually.
🏟️ World Cup Craze: Hosting an event for the upcoming World Cup? Share it with thousands of locals by advertising it with KC Daily! We offer unique options to fit all marketing budgets, to help reach our {{active_subscriber_count}} subscribers and/or 52,000+ followers.
Thanks for reading today’s newsletter. If you enjoyed it, share it with someone who still loves getting physical letters in the mail (and tell them about Mail Club!)
— Nick Hageman | Co-Founder @ KC Daily
