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City Market News: August 10, 2017
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Pink Floyd Fans Will Celebrate Total Eclipse
City Market is not only a great space to view the total eclipse on Monday, Aug. 21, but also to celebrate it with a Pink Floyd Dark Side of the Moon tribute performance! We're
putting the PARTY
in watch party
with a full schedule of FREE nighttime entertainment in the middle of the day.
The last time Kansas City saw a total solar eclipse was 1806, and the next time will be 2205. On August 21, 2017, everyone at City Market will be in the path of totality to witness this extraordinary and rare phenomenon. The eclipse begins just after 11:30 a.m. and will move into total eclipse at 1:08 p.m. City Market is showcasing the entire span of the eclipse with FUN, FREE, FANTASTIC performances and educational activities while we wait, watch and experience this incredible event as a community.
WDAF FOX4 Meteorologist Joe Lauria will serve as Master of Ceremonies along with eclipse expert Science City's Patrick Hess and retired geophysicist Laura Tyson. Here's a schedule of events:
PRE-SHOW WHILE THE SUN SHINES
| 10:30-11:00am: |
Sun salutation & standing yoga practice |
| 11:00-11:30am: |
DJ dance party celestial-themed popular music
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HERE COMES THE MOON!
| 11:30-11:35am: |
Welcome, Sponsor/Partner Introductions, General Information
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| 11:35-11:40am: |
Mass meditation marks beginning of the eclipse |
| 11:45-11:50am: |
Eyewear reminder, eclipse percentage update and Q&A with Patrick Hess, Science City |
| 11:45-12:15pm: |
Celestial-themed karaoke dance party with Alamo Drafthouse |
| 12:15-12:20pm: |
Eyewear reminder, eclipse percentage update & solar power info with Laura Tyson |
AS DAY TURNS TO NIGHT AND BACK TO DAY AGAIN
| 12:20-1:05pm: |
MoonDrop Circus, aerial acrobatics troupe |
| 1:05-1:08pm: |
Countdown to TOTALITY |
| 1:08-1:09pm: |
TOTALITY |
| 1:09-2:20pm: |
American Floyd performs Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon album w/ light/video show |
| 2:20- 2:30pm: |
Wrap-up and acknowledgements |
Additional features and spotlight activities include:
- Solar Eclipse Yoga Mala Practice, 9-10am at City Market Park (3rd & Main)
- Complementary solar glasses giveaway while supplies last
- Cumulus Radio movie/concert ticket giveaways
- Solar Telescope/Nasa live video feed on outdoor screen (TBD)
- Renaissance astronomer and various characters (strolling)
- Planet Comicon superheroes (strolling)
- Fire/LED hula hoopers/jugglers (strolling)
- MoonDrop Circus LED entertainers (strolling)
- Art In the Loop/KC Streetcar interactive art by Shelby Burchett
- Pop-up picnic area: Grab lunch at your favorite City Market restaurant.
- Beer & Wine Garden (cash please)
PLEASE NOTE:
Guests may bring their own lawn chairs and blankets.
Coolers, dogs and pop-up tents are not permitted inside City Market Square.
Schedule, performers and activities subject to change.
City Market's Total Eclipse Watch Party partners include Science City, WDAF FOX4, Cumulus Media Partners KC, KC Yoga Center, Alamo Drafthouse and Evolve Productions.
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It's National Farmers Market Week
Swing with the Kansas Citians Big Band at the City Market on Saturday, Aug. 26, at 7-8:30pm presented by the Philharmonia of Greater Kansas City.
This FREE concert brings a blast from the past, the best of Big Band Swing, right where it belongs at the Historic City Market. Take the Streetcar to hear "Take the A Train." Wear your dancing shoes! Grab something delicious at one of your favorite City Market restaurants and take a seat near the band under the north Farmers Market shed or listen and watch from one of our many restaurant patios.
Be sure to tell two friends and spread the word in support of the Philharmonia of Greater Kansas City!
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It's National Farmers Market Week
National Farmers Market Week,
sponsored by the USDA and Farmers Market Coalition, highlights the important role farmers markets play in our
food system, economy and the health of our community.
food system.
According to the USDA, farmers and ranchers that sell directly to consumers at farmers markets have lower rates of bankruptcy and farm foreclosure than producers that rely solely on the wholesale contracts. Farmers markets literally serve as a lifeline for many producers-whether they're beginning farmers looking for a place to start out, or established farms mitigating risk by diversifying their revenue streams.
So when you commit to buying directly from your local farmer, not only are you putting the freshest, most flavorful food on your dinner table, you're making a very real impact on that farmer's livelihood.
Every weekend at the City Market farmers market, you can meet your community, access affordable, healthy produce, and support family farmers who overwhelmingly use farming practices that protect our environment. These are all benefits that impact each of us, and are all reasons to support the farmers market not just this week, but all year long.
Follow the City Market on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to catch interesting facts and information we're sharing in honor of National Farmers Market Week, and please repost to help us increase awareness of the importance and benefits of supporting our local growers!
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This Weekend at the Farmers Market...
Pick up field tomatoes, a peck of peppers, gobs of squash and juicy watermelon this weekend.
Harvesters will be in the Farmers Market Education Station this Saturday, Aug. 12, 9am-1pm with information about SNAP benefits.
Check out these classic bikes and meet the owners who are dedicated to preserving their place in automotive history.
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Wednesdays Offer Midweek Refresh
Every Wednesday 2-6pm through August is your chance to have a relaxing midweek moment at the Market!
Fresh produce, baked goods, sweet treats, specialty grocers, local makers, live music, shopping and dining...City Market has it all!
SNAP and Double Up Food Bucks are accepted.
Shops are open until 6pm, restaurants 8pm (some even later).
 Enjoy live music every week from 5-8pm:
Aug. 16: Candice Hill (steel pan, calypso)
Aug. 23: TBD
Aug. 30: Pablo Sanhueza Band (Latin jazz)
You'll find plenty of breezy shade with tables and chairs. Pick up dinner at your favorite City Market restaurant and get up close or listen from a distance at one of our many restaurant patios.
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What's New at Shops & Restaurants
 Hawthorne 109
has exclusive City
Market Total Eclip
se Watch Party
shirts on sale now in limited quantities.
Available in two styles and
colors. Get yours today and wear it to the
City Market Total Eclipse Watch Party on August 21!
Brown & Loe
has eclipse glasses for $4 each. Get yours while the supply lasts. The eclipse is on Monday, Aug. 21, same night as Brown & Loe's Beer and Burger night! 10 bucks gets you a 1/2-pound cheeseburger, house cut fries, and an ice cold domestic, 4pm until close!
Winslow's BBQ announces its Total Eclipse Watch Party Blackout Special:
Pulled pork sandwich with two sides for $9.99.
Cold draft beer from patio cart and full bar indoors!
Wells Family Farms
rib eye and cowboy steaks are $17.99/lb, chuck roast and ground beef $4.99/lb. and more!
City Market Shops & Restaurants
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if you have a news item or announcement you would like included in City Market News, please email
Sue Patterson
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Musical Evenings Bring Fun to the Market
City Market's
Music Under The Arch
features live bands performing on final Thursdays this summer through September. In July, California Voodoo entertained a host of their devoted fan following as well as a curious walk-up audience new to the band's undeniably magnetic tribute to Widespread Panic.
Other performances in the series include:
August 31: Katy Guillen & The Girls
September 28: The Old No. 5s
Katy Guillen & The Girls is an authentic and authoritative rock band that tours nationally.
The Old No. 5s is a powerhouse blues band.
All performances take place from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. just inside the City Market Arch entrance at 5th & Walnut. All shows are free and open to the public.
In addition to live music, attendees can enjoy cold drinks from a cash bar.
Music Under The Arch
combines local artists and a block party setting amidst City Market shops and restaurants.
The all-local lineup is consistent with City Market's commitment to supporting Kansas City artists, music and business.
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Practice Yoga In City Market Park
Every Sunday through September, KC Yoga Center provides FREE 60-minute all-age/levels yoga 9-10am.
Enjoy a mindful morning workout sponsored by
Sundown Naturals.
Get your body moving and then shop the Farmers Market.
Please bring a mat or blanket.
In the event of rain, Yoga In City Market Park will relocate to KC Yoga Center at 104 E 5th St, just east of City Market Arch at (5th & Walnut), on the 2nd floor.
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Nearby Lots Ease Weekend Parking
Parking and traffic can be a little hectic around the River Market District on Saturday and Sunday mornings, so here are a couple of nearby accessible parking options:
Parking lots on the east side of Main between 6th and 7th Streets are free and open to public parking on Saturdays and Sundays. The North Loop KC Streetcar stop at 7th and Main departs directly for the City Market. (shown here in pink)
On Saturday mornings, the parking garage at
300 Wyandotte
offers public parking for $3 cash. Entrance is on 4th Street. Look for signs. Entry gate and overhead doors open and close to enter and exit.
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Keep It Seasonal and Simple
Be sure to check out Seasonal and Simple, a guide to selecting, storing and preparing fresh local fruits and vegetables from our friends at the University of Missouri Extension.
You can also get quick and simple recipes designed to bring out the flavor of produce at its peak.
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A1 Solar Source is a valued sponsor of the City Market's Total Eclipse Watch Party AND the Farmers Market.
Stop by their booth and discover the benefits of solar energy. Or click here to visit them online.
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Sundown Naturals is a valued sponsor of Yoga in City Market Park, Sundays, 9-10am through September.
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Welk Resorts is a valued sponsor of the City Market. Look for the Welk Resorts booth under the Royals canopy on Saturday and Sundays during the Farmers' Market.
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City Market welcomes our newest sponsor, Leaf Filter Gutter Protection. Stop by their booth and learn how you can harvest filtered rainwater and practical ways you can put it to good use. Leaf Filter will be at the Farmers' Market
Saturdays and Sundays through October.
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Hands full?
Let our Veggie Valet volunteers (formerly Tomato Taxi) carry your Farmers Market purchases to drive-up loading zones, 8am-2pm on Saturdays and 10am-2pm on Sundays. FREE! (Tips are appreciated).
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The City Market has more than 30 shops & restaurants open daily year-round.*
Wednesday Market returns in June 2017.
Use SNAP benefits to buy from 75+ local farmers. Ask about the Double Up Bucks matching program.
*Check with individual retailers for exact hours of operation.
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Harvesters Community Food Network is available on second Saturdays to help customers and area residents sign up for SNAP benefits.
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Farm To Table Kitchen Available to Entrepreneurs
The Farm to Table Kitchen (FTTK) is a commercial kitchen available for rent as an incubator for small businesses including farmers market vendors, food trucks, caterers, startups, food artisans, special events and more.
If you're interested in renting the FTTK, please visit our website for more information
or contact Jennifer Lewis in the City Market management office at
(816) 842-1271.
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Shop the Vintage Sale Saturdays & Sundays, 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. and during the Wednesday Market, June-August, 2-6 p.m.
You'll find antiques, collectibles or gently used items from up to 60 vendors in one stop. You just never know what treasures you might find!
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Check the Weather Before You Visit
Click here for current conditions and the latest 7-day forecast for the City Market from the NWS.
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Leasing space at the City Market
Interested in leasing a permanent space at the City Market?
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Great Space for Special Events
Our Pavilions are perfect for hosting unique private events, corporate meetings, graduations, fashion shows, weddings, receptions, reunions, even movie screening and all kinds of celebrations. They're even enclosed and lightly heated November through the end of March. Call or email
Sue Patterson for more information.
(816) 842-1271.
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