Monthly Archives: June 2005

UMKC task force forum tonight

Posted on Jun 23, 2005 by BlogKC

The Greater KC Community Foundation’s task force studying UMKC and higher education in Kansas City will present it’s preliminary findings tonight at 7:00 pm at Paseo High School.

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Arena plunged into Rebel turmoil

Posted on Jun 23, 2005 by BlogKC

Update 2: This was definitely a hoax. Pitch Editor Tony Ortega acknowledges it in the comments below, and City Hall has put out a press release denying any truth to the story. However, hats to the Pitch for an elaborate … Continue reading →

Posted in Downtown, Sports | 16 Comments

First, Second, Third…

Posted on Jun 22, 2005 by BlogKC

First Fridays has become one of the biggest events in town, with over 10,000 people filling Downtown’s art galleries and streets every month. Recently other parts of town have been inspired to create their own monthly marketing events, and signs … Continue reading →

Posted in Arts/Entertainment | 4 Comments

DNA Meeting and Town Hall

Posted on Jun 20, 2005 by BlogKC

Tuesday evening the new Downtown Neighborhood Association’s monthly meeting will feature a town hall meeting with 2nd District Councilman John Fairfield, who will discuss and answer questions on Downtown development. The Time Equities company will also be discussing their controversial … Continue reading →

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Your Two Cents

Posted on Jun 20, 2005 by BlogKC

Got an opinion on the local news of day? Check out the forums at OneKCVoice.org, a new outlet for metro citizens to provide their input important regional issues like transportation, stadiums, Bistate taxes, etc.

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More live music venues coming soon

Posted on Jun 15, 2005 by BlogKC

Harrah’s Casino has two new concert venues and is jumping into the market for shows that usually go to the Uptown Theater or Beaumont Club. Plus, Downtown’s upcoming Power & Light District will feature several additional music venues. We’ll be … Continue reading →

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Mike Thompson slams Katie Horner

Posted on Jun 13, 2005 by BlogKC

CSI:NY viewers weren’t the only ones pissed off about last Wednesday’s Armageddon Watch coverage on KCTV-5. On the air that night Mike Thompson made point of refuting Katie Horner’s bizarre wolf cry about a tornado in Johnson County. Now he … Continue reading →

Posted in Media, Weather | 55 Comments