Oktoberfest(s), First Friday, Troostapalooza + more happening in Downtown

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Downtown is the place to be this weekend, featuring two Oktoberfest celebrations; First Friday in the Crossroads; Troostapalooza; KC Symphony performing the Strauss Alpine Festival; concerts by Kelsea Ballerini and Karol G; the opening of 'Man of La Mancha' & much more.

Philanthropist donates $15M to local nonprofit + the latest in Downtown news

Philanthropist donates $15M to local Health Forward Foundation; NFL Draft wants diverse vendors for 'largest event' in KC's history; Mexican garment company to open shop in the Crossroads; City claims $32M savings from employee retirements; Seamstress dedicated to reaffirming gender identities.

Social Venture Studio scores global acclaim + Public art coming to new KCI + news beat

LaunchKC's Social Venture Studio wins international acclaim; Green Dirt Farms to open Crossroads cafe; Out-of-town joint venture to acquire Walnut Towers; 1400KC office building poised to retain $20M property tax incentive; Largest public art project in KC history set for the new KCI terminal.

Downtown scene: Holiday cheer, Halloween shrieks, Violent Femmes, Jazz Krall & more

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Holiday Mart rings in the spirit of shopping; Haunted Houses spook it up in the West Bottoms; Violent Femmes dance with the Symphony; Diana Krall brings her jazz hands to the Kauffman Center; and 6 more headline events and attractions this weekend. Life is good in Downtown KC.

Downtown Council receives international award of excellence for Imagine strategic plan

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The International Downtown Association recognized the Downtown Council of Kansas City last week in Vancouver, Canada with the Downtown Achievement Award of Excellence for its resourceful approaches related to the Imagine Downtown KC 2030 Strategic Plan.

City’s quest to end homelessness; Urban ballpark update & more Downtown news

City leaders look to end homelessness; Blue KC lease at 1400KC continues pattern of success for Downtown; Reconciliation Services raises $14.9M to renovate its Troost offices; Alchemy Sandbox winners lean into challenges of live pitches; Royals owner evaluates prospects of a Downtown ballpark.

‘Carmen’; Broadway’s leading men; Save the monarchs; Get Down(town)

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Lyric Opera presents 'Carmen'; Chiefs' Game Day Experience at KC Live!; Symphony welcomes 'Broadway's Leading Men'; Los Tigres Del Norte to light up the Midland; Save the Monarch educational experience at Haverty Family Yards; plus what else is happening in Downtown this weekend.

International EDC honors LaunchKC’s Social Venture Studio

The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) has recognized the Social Venture Studio with its Excellence in Economic Development Award for its work in promoting economic equity and inclusion. Social Venture Studio (SVS), powered…

Blue KC selects 1400KC site for new HQ + Downtown news beat

Blue KC to relocate headquarters to the heart of Downtown KC; Social Venture Studio sets Oct. 6 for initial Demo Day; Children's Mercy mines genomic testing; Grand Place reveals its second tenant; Google initiative awards $100K to a bonafide KC original.

Garment District will be groovin’ over lunch on Wednesday

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Make plans now for a Garment District Grooves lunch and live music experience on Wednesday in the Garment District Park at 8th & Broadway.

Fiesta Hispana, Tour de Bier spice up the Downtown scene this weekend

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Fiesta Hispana returns this weekend; KC Ballet presents New Dance Partners; KC Symphony opens its classical season with Copland's Third Symphony; live theater lights up 3 stages; MAYA exhibition continues; plus live music throughout the Big Town.

Belly up! East Crossroads breweries plan Field Day + Downtown news beat

Tour the historic buildings at 31st & Main; City issues RFP to redevelop properties at 12th & Main; River Market tower receives good news from FAA; City looks to revamp incentives; East Crossroads breweries prepare for Field Day on Sunday.