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It amounts to hours and hours of wonderful lounging--which I have to admit sounds pretty inviting.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://kansascity.about.com/b/2012/02/17/amc-best-picture-showcase-2012.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://kansascity.about.com/b/2012/02/17/amc-best-picture-showcase-2012.htm Fri, 17 Feb 2012 12:31:43 +0000 2012-02-17T12:31:43Z http://kansascity.about.com/b/2012/02/17/kansas-city-weekend-events-guide-27.htm Wow.. already looking gorgeous outside! Time to start putting those weekend plans together! <p> What We Would Do This Weekend If We Were You: <br /><ul><li> Listen to some great bands @ the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Benefit, RecordBar <li> Go mod with 'A Modern Night at the Folly' @ the Folly <li> Drop those gloves: See the Mavs take on Wichita <li> See some birds: Great Big Bird Count at Powell Gardens <li> Winter Jam Spectacular @ Sprint Center (only $10!) <p> and much, much more! See it all in the <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://kansascity.about.com/od/weekendeventsguide2006/a/KCWEG2007No10.htm">KC Weekend Events Guide</a>. http://kansascity.about.com/b/2012/02/17/kansas-city-weekend-events-guide-27.htm Fri, 17 Feb 2012 11:40:07 +0000 2012-02-17T11:40:07Z http://kansascity.about.com/b/2012/02/17/mardi-gras-2012-in-kansas-city.htm <p>Mardi Gras, (or Fat Tuesday to most) is the celebration before before Ash Wednesday, and is also called "Shrove Tuesday" or "Pancake Day". Most people associate Mardi Gras with New Orleans, but celebrations are found around the world...even in Kansas City. From the Power and Light District to BB's Lawnside and everything in between, have fun at one of these great <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://kansascity.about.com/od/annualevents/p/Mardi-Gras-And-Fat-Tuesday.htm">Fat Tuesday/Mardi Gras celebrations</a>.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://kansascity.about.com/b/2012/02/17/mardi-gras-2012-in-kansas-city.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://kansascity.about.com/b/2012/02/17/mardi-gras-2012-in-kansas-city.htm Fri, 17 Feb 2012 11:21:54 +0000 2012-02-17T11:21:54Z http://kansascity.about.com/b/2012/02/14/local-pastry-chef-up-for-food-and-wines-biggest-award.htm Lidia's own Danica Pollard is up for the crown of 'The People's Best New Pastry Chef', one of Food and Wine's biggest honors. Voting ends tonight and only takes ...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://kansascity.about.com/b/2012/02/14/local-pastry-chef-up-for-food-and-wines-biggest-award.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://kansascity.about.com/b/2012/02/14/local-pastry-chef-up-for-food-and-wines-biggest-award.htm Tue, 14 Feb 2012 21:32:43 +0000 2012-02-14T21:32:43Z http://kansascity.about.com/b/2012/02/09/last-minute-valentines-day-ideas-2.htm <div>Haven't made Valentine's Day reservations yet? Don't fret....the Kansas City guide is here with some great last minute Valentine's Day Gift Ideas:</div> <div><strong> <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://kansascity.about.com/od/annualevents/p/LastMinuteVDayGifts.htm">Last Minute Gifts for Your Valentine:</a> </strong></div> <ul> •Get a grab and go bouquet from a local florist, grocer, or a pop-up floral spot. <div>•Buy Tickets to a movie at one of Kansas City's Movie Theaters</div> <div>•Buy a gift card at one of Kansas City's Best Shopping Spots</div> <div>•Grab a box of KC's best chocolates, or hit the Hall's candy counter</div> <div>•Treat someone special with a day spa Gift Certificate</div> <div>•Take a carriage ride around the Plaza</div> <div>•Go ice skating at Crown Center</div> <div>•Go for a wine tasting</div> <div>Find it all here in our <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://kansascity.about.com/od/annualevents/p/LastMinuteVDayGifts.htm">Last Minute Valentine's Day Idea Guide </a>xoxo</div> </ul> http://kansascity.about.com/b/2012/02/09/last-minute-valentines-day-ideas-2.htm Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:51:01 +0000 2012-02-09T02:51:01Z http://kansascity.about.com/b/2012/02/08/fox-4-love-funds-chocolate-breakfast.htm <p>Nothing sounds better to me than a chocolate breakfast with your Valentine all the while helping metro children in need, you?</p> <p>Celebrate Valentine's Day with the Fox 4 Love Fund as they whip up everything from chocolate french toast, chocolate chunk cinnamon rolls, a chocolate fountain, white chocolate fondue, chocolate pastries and regular breakfast garb like eggs, bacon and sausage.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://kansascity.about.com/b/2012/02/08/fox-4-love-funds-chocolate-breakfast.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://kansascity.about.com/b/2012/02/08/fox-4-love-funds-chocolate-breakfast.htm Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:18:06 +0000 2012-02-08T18:18:06Z http://kansascity.about.com/b/2012/02/08/kansas-city-florists-and-flower-shops.htm <p>From beautiful bouquets to simple arrangements, these <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://kansascity.about.com/od/shopping/a/KCFlorists.htm">locally owned florists </a>and flower shops offer unique and artistic touches for that special someone for Valentine's Day. </p> <p> What's your favorite Kansas City florist? </p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://kansascity.about.com/b/2012/02/08/kansas-city-florists-and-flower-shops.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://kansascity.about.com/b/2012/02/08/kansas-city-florists-and-flower-shops.htm Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:52:57 +0000 2012-02-08T10:52:57Z http://kansascity.about.com/b/2012/02/07/valentines-day-in-kansas-city.htm <div>Valentine's Day is right around the corner and we've got the <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://kansascity.about.com/od/annualevents/tp/ValentinesDayKC.htm">Top Things to Do With Your Sweetie in Kansas City </a>on February 14th. From chocolates and flowers, to romantic restaurants and a trip to a relaxing spa--Valentine's Day just couldn't get any better.</div>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://kansascity.about.com/b/2012/02/07/valentines-day-in-kansas-city.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://kansascity.about.com/b/2012/02/07/valentines-day-in-kansas-city.htm Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:59:29 +0000 2012-02-07T10:59:29Z http://kansascity.about.com/b/2012/01/31/great-places-to-grab-coffee-on-the-plaza.htm This weather has me wanting nothing more than to be outside and soaking up all that is going with the winter that isn't... you too? We creatives like to get ...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://kansascity.about.com/b/2012/01/31/great-places-to-grab-coffee-on-the-plaza.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://kansascity.about.com/b/2012/01/31/great-places-to-grab-coffee-on-the-plaza.htm Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:52:19 +0000 2012-01-31T13:52:19Z