Monthly Archives: September 2008

Weekend in KC: Beer and more beer

Posted on Sep 26, 2008 by BlogKC

KC Oktoberfest Friday-Sunday at Crown Center.  German food, beer, music, etc. KC Beer Fest Saturday, 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the Power & Light District “Living Room.”  Craft and import brews from regional breweries and beyond.

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West Plaza headache will continue

Posted on Sep 25, 2008 by BlogKC

For three years the residents of the West Plaza have been dealing with the massive West Edge construction project at 48th and Belleview.  The eccentric Bob Bernstein hired Kauffman Center starchitect Moshe Safdie to design a big mixed-use project to … Continue reading →

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Starchitects Gone Wild

Posted on Sep 24, 2008 by BlogKC

Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts architect Moshe Safdie will present a public address on the progress of this major new project coming to the Downtown skyline.  The even is free, but reservations are highly recommended before it fills up. … Continue reading →

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Presidential fundraising in Missouri

Posted on Sep 23, 2008 by BlogKC

MSNBC has a new analysis of presidential fundraising in key counties in battleground states for the US Presidential election.  They surmising that fundraising performance in these counties is an indication of how the vote might turn out in November. Here … Continue reading →

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Voter registration deadline October 8

Posted on Sep 19, 2008 by BlogKC

Want to vote on light rail?  Planning to vote for president?  If you want to vote for anything in the November 8 election, you must register by October 8. There are several places where you can register to vote. Any … Continue reading →

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Plaza Art Fair

Posted on Sep 18, 2008 by BlogKC

This weekend the 77th annual Plaza Art Fair runs Friday-Sunday on the Country Club Plaza. The nationally-ranked Top 5 art fair featurs artists from all over the country, plus great local artists and food from Plaza restaurants. Meanwhile, Saturday and … Continue reading →

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Foreclosure special on local TV tonight

Posted on Sep 17, 2008 by BlogKC

Tonight KCPT-TV will air a special report on the local effect of the home foreclosure crisis. The special will include a live telephone hotline that homeowners can call for help.  The Local Investment Commission was partner in the production, which … Continue reading →

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