Monthly Archives: August 2003

September Events: Get Your Art On

Posted on Aug 30, 2003 by BlogKC

September is art fair month in Kansas City. Art Westport – Head over to Westport Rd. and Pennsylvannia Ave. on September 5-7. The nationally-acclaimed Plaza Art Fair takes over the Country Club Plaza on September 19-21st. The alternative UnPlaza Art … Continue reading →

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Downtown Directory

Posted on Aug 30, 2003 by BlogKC

Nothing to do Downtown? That’s a laughable but common misperception. From lofts to galleries to bars, Downtown is once again becoming the hotest place for living, working, and playing. Check out the Downtown Directory for dozens of restaurants, bars, shops, … Continue reading →

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KC Irish Fest!

Posted on Aug 27, 2003 by BlogKC

Mark your calendars, this Labor Day weekend brings us the inaugural Kansas City Irish Festival. The Westport and Brookside Irish festivals have merged into a metro-wide event and moved to the Berkely Riverfront Park. In addition to all of the … Continue reading →

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Santi-Cali-Gon Days

Posted on Aug 26, 2003 by BlogKC

Independence’s annual celebration of the Santa Fe, California, and Oregon Trails features arts and crafts, country music, and lots of family activities. It’s Greater Kansas City’s largest Labor Day event, drawing over 200,000 people every year. Friday-Monday on the historic … Continue reading →

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State of Disrepair

Posted on Aug 25, 2003 by BlogKC

So everyone complains about the conditions of Missouri roads, well The Star just ran a two-part series on the mess. It examines reasons why the state’s roads are among the worst in the nation, and suggests some possible remedies. Basically … Continue reading →

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US News School Rankings

Posted on Aug 22, 2003 by BlogKC

US News has released their latest academic rankings of national universites. In general, most state schools dropped this year, thanks to the budget crisis in most states. Scores of local interest: 1. Harvard and Princeton (tie) 9. Washington University (St. … Continue reading →

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New Arena in 3 Years?

Posted on Aug 18, 2003 by BlogKC

In an interview with the Clay-Platte Dispatch, Mayor Kay Barnes reveals that plans for the ellusive new downtown arena should be made public within a few weeks. And she declares that it will be built before the end of her … Continue reading →

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