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The last few months have been incredibly difficult for everyone but especially small business owners. As we have tried to navigate the ever changing waters and do our best to keep our place afloat and our employees working, the cost of doing business is just too high.

It's been nearly 6 years since Brent Miller and I opened Tapcade, Kansas City's first arcade bar. We've done a lot and seen a lot down there and certainly learned a lot. While we were coming off a fantastic 2019, 5 months of zero or heavily reduced business put us in a situation where we had to make a difficult decision. We're closing Tapcade.

Just typing that seems unreal. This is a place we spent months building and designing. Our first wholly owned and created entity. Made only worse having just come off a terrific previous year but without significant government assistance, it's impossible to keep losing money.

There are so many people I could begin to thank here for their dedication and hardwork throughout the years but I would be remiss if I didn't name a few. Christyna Sanchez the lifeblood of this place for so many years who busted her ass to make great events and manage the place. Sarah Elizabeth Manning and Samuel G Duker two of our oldest employees who consistently made sure things ran as they should. Justin Roberts who was there swinging hammers with us from day 1. And Butch Rigby who gave these boys a chance and helped us wrap our head around opening our first place.

This sucks. It really does but to be able to continue Screenland Armour we had to make a cut and we took the weaker of two locations at this moment.

This is a reminder to support your favorite small places and to write your Congress and tell them we need relief and now. For all of my business owner friends who are afraid to face realities of their hardships, please reach out to me. We're in this together.

We will be open select days and hours the last two weeks so you can still smash the best damn burrito, wings and chicken sandwich in KC.

Thank you all for your support over the years. You can still support us and see us at Screenland Armour Enjoy a few memories including a young emo version of Brent and myself.

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Butch Rigby
My boys will prosper and continue to make the Screenland Armour the greatest movie theatre we all know! These journeys make us all better. Go forth and show some movies!
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Josh Eans
Sorry to hear guys. Hope to see you soon at Screenland Armour for a movie.
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Jacqueline Immele
....fuckin gutted, my second home in KC 💕 I’m looking forward to seeing y’all at screen land next time I’m through, thanks for the good run
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Allyson Alt
This really hurts my heart. I’m so sorry!
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Michael Crane
So sorry to hear this guys....Very sad day indeed
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Tim Drape
So sorry to read.
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Neil Witte
Ugh. Sorry to hear this man.
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Ven Smith
Fuck
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Aaron B. Koontz
Shit. I’m so sorry dude.
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Joel Skaar
Damn... sorry to hear this guys!!
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Natalie Barr Gershon
I’m so sorry! So many great beers there. Pouring one out for you tonight.
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Erin McGrane
So damn sorry.
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Alexis Webb Bechtold
I'm heartbroken to hear this, but I am still incredibly proud of you both.
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Tom Lindsay
Im sorry Adam Roberts
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Angie Kimber
So friggin sad
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Ryan Neverve
Damn. Fuck COVID.
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Wendy Thompson
So very sorry to hear. I know that pain. It hurts, but you'll come through it and your experience will make you come through it stronger.
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Sonya Spencer Chaney, profile picture
Sonya Spencer Chaney
I’m so sorry.
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Patrick Poe
Love you. Love all of what you and that location have done for the comedy and film scenes in this city. (Also Samuel G Duker is a gem.)

Thank you for being you.
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landon d. mise
I hate this. I hate everything right now, but I hate this most of all.
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Bernadette Manhart
So sorry, Adam and Brent. Stay strong and you will persevere. ❤️
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Alexis Aipperspach
Kansas City needs businesses like this one. I am sad to see it go and hope you get to create something amazing like this again.
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Jeffrey Means
Hoping for the best for you! Tapcade is/was a gem.
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Ali Lynn
This breaks my heart for you guys. I’m so sorry, I hope this opens new doors for your future and sets the stage for bigger and better things to come. I’ve seen al your posts and I’ve read your stories through our all of this. I think of you guys the most right now. This is a tough one.
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Dylan Marchetti
I'm sorry to hear it, man.
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Jody Rovick
So sorry to hear this news. You should be very proud of what you created and I know moving forward good things are in store for you! Thanks for the fun memories!
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Kyle Devlin
I know we talked about it, but I'm still bummed that you guys are having to contend with this and make these incredibly difficult decisions. You guys have worked your asses off to create a lot of really unique and special events and places around town. I'm grateful for the time when you surprised me with Empire on the big screen. I'll support whatever you guys do. I know that in the end, after this ridiculous mess is over and public confidence comes back, you both will continue to do amazing things.
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Mitch Brian
This sucks. I’m really sorry.
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Melissa Dempsey
Sending love to you all ❤️
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Jennifer Seward
I am so sorry to hear this. Sending you all the love & good vibes during this challenging time.
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