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What to expect at RadioActive

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Celebrating 10 years as Kansas City's exclusive "off-air affair," RadioActive lets you interact with your favorite station and its journalists in a way you may have never experienced before. We’ll dine together, enjoy special programming featuring NPR's (and Kansas City's own) Juana Summers, and dance the night away.

Your RadioActive evening will include:

  • Festive food and drink 
  • Photo opportunities and a selfie station
  • A conversation with Juana Summers
  • A special take-home gift
  • A dance party following the program
  • An unforgettable evening with fellow KCUR fans and staff

All of this is only possible because of you. We thank you for listening, reading and sharing what you love about KCUR. We look forward to celebrating with you!

  • GETTING THERE

    Options and Parking

      We’re thrilled to return to downtown KCMO for RadioActive at the fabulous Loews Hotel. Loews pros tell us these great tips:

    • Take a rideshare or hire a service to 1) avoid traffic, 2) save time by skipping the parking and getting dropped off at the front door and 3) arrive home safe! Check out transportation options, courtesy of Visit KC. or
    • Consider carpooling to save on parking and arrive with your friends, or,
    • Meet up and park in a free parking area nearby. Click here to view the downtown KCMO parking map., or,
    • We’ve arranged for discounted parking at Loews for RadioActive guests: $12 for self-park or $18 for valet. Parking is subject to availability. Note: If you choose to park at Loews, you’ll need to have your parking ticket validated at the RadioActive check-out table before you leave in order to receive the discount.

      • Click here for directions to Loews.

      A few additional notes:

    • There are approximately 40,000 parking spaces in Downtown Kansas City, including on street parking, 8 municipal parking garages and two surface lots. View the KCMO parking garages and lots.
    • There is limited off-street parking, and parking apps for off-street parking may present extra costs and will be limited - expect to walk a few blocks even if premium parking is found!
    • Due to multiple events in the Kansas City downtown area, surge pricing and limited rideshare access could be experienced. Beat the rush and schedule your rideshare early (yes! You can schedule days ahead of the event with companies like Lyft and Uber).
    • Consider planning your route based on the home location(s) of your table-mates. For instance, can you plan a route for an XL rideshare option (like Uber or a black car service) and ride together - make the ride part of the speakeasy mystery and experience.
    • Consider public transportation: the KC Streetcar and Iris.

  • WHAT SHOULD I WEAR?

    This is not a costume party!

      What does "festive cocktail" mean? Wear whatever you feel most festive in (be sure you can dance in it!) for this public radio party.

  • THE MENU

      Full, open bar at reception with passed hors d'ouevres. Wine served with dinner before bar re-opens.

      Salad: coming soon

      Entree 1: coming soon

      Entree 2: coming soon (Vegetarian, upon request)

      Dessert: coming soon

      Special requests

      If you would like to request a vegetarian entree, or have dietary restrictions/food allergies, please contact Amanda Sanders at amanda@kcur.org

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Individual tickets, Sponsorship, Patron and Table Host opportunities for RadioActive are now available.
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