Kansas City Apartment Living: November 2018

Aviation History MonthThe front end of a plane

Historians, museums, aviation enthusiasts, and you can celebrate National Aviation History Month this November. Find a way to learn about pilots and notable people in aviation history this month, whether that’s through reading, watching a movie or documentary, or going to a museum. You never know what you’ll learn or what can spark interest in a new hobby until you try it!

French Toast DayA plate of french toast with melted butter on top

Breakfast can definitely be one of those rushed things that doesn’t get the attention it deserves. If you already prioritize your breakfast, good for you! Whether you’re a pro at making your days start off with a delicious and nutritious meal or you need a little help on the task, this the 28th of November is French Toast day, and so we recommend starting your day with this delicious breakfast dish!

Upcoming Holidays

Thanksgiving

November 22nd, the fourth Thursday of the month, brings November’s biggest and greatest food and gratitude holiday: Thanksgiving! Get in the spirit of the season by telling someone or multiple someones what you appreciate about them this month. Prepare your home for dinner by cleaning it, clearing out your refrigerator, planning your preparation for the various dishes of the meal, and communicating with your guests who is bringing what and when you’re meeting. All the details go into making for a successful day!

Cyber Monday

The Monday following Thanksgiving is becoming known as Cyber Monday and has actually surpassed Black Friday as the biggest shopping day of the year! Instead of in-store sales, shopping online is becoming increasingly popular for its convenience and ease. Get all of your holiday shopping done on your computer without having to leave your apartment!

Movie Suggestions

Bohemian Rhapsody

Are you planning to see Bohemian Rhapsody? Check it out at your local theater beginning Friday, November 2. Singer Freddie Mercury, guitarist Brian May, drummer Roger Taylor and bass guitarist John Deacon take the music world by storm when they form the rock 'n' roll band Queen in 1970. Hit songs like "Killer Queen," "Bohemian Rhapsody, "We Are the Champions" and "We Will Rock You" become instant classics. When Mercury's increasingly wild lifestyle starts to spiral out of control, Queen soon faces its greatest challenge yet -- finding a way to keep the band together amid the success and excess. We think you'll really enjoy Bohemian Rhapsody. Buy your tickets today!

The Girl in the Spider's Web

Get your tickets to see The Girl in the Spider's Web this month! It comes out in theaters on Friday, November 9. Journalist Mikael Blomkvist and hacker Lisbeth Salander encounter a web of spies, cyber criminals and government corruption. Buy your tickets today to see The Girl in the Spider's Web with friends and family.

Reading Recommendations

Thanksgiving: The True Story by Penny Colman

“In her signature narrative nonfiction style, Penny Colman paints a fascinating picture of this cherished American holiday. She examines numerous Thanksgiving claims which were antecedents to the national holiday we celebrate today, raises the turkey question—does everyone eat turkey on Thanksgiving?—and shows Sarah Josepha Hale's instrumental role in establishing the holiday. Get ready to delve into the rich past of Thanksgiving in an enlightening history that uncovers the true story.”

The Crucible by Arthur Miller

"I believe that the reader will discover here the essential nature of one of the strangest and most awful chapters in human history," Arthur Miller wrote of his classic play about the witch-hunts and trials in seventeenth-century Salem, Massachusetts. Based on historical people and real events, Miller's drama is a searing portrait of a community engulfed by hysteria. In the rigid theocracy of Salem, rumors that women are practicing witchcraft galvanize the town's most basic fears and suspicions; and when a young girl accuses Elizabeth Proctor of being a witch, self-righteous church leaders and townspeople insist that Elizabeth be brought to trial. The ruthlessness of the prosecutors and the eagerness of neighbor to testify against neighbor brilliantly illuminate the destructive power of socially sanctioned violence”.