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Star of DR. SEUSS’ THE LORAX is coming to KC!

jodmendez — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:25:14 +0000

HERE IS YOUR CHANCE TO MEET THE LORAX FOR FREE,
AT AN EVENT THAT IS FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!

The Lorax, star of DR. SEUSS’ THE LORAX, is coming to Kansas City and will be meeting fans around the town, including a special visit at the Kids Fun Fest at the Kansas City Zoo! Also see him at the Kansas City Public Library – Plaza Branch for their Preschool Storytime on Friday, February 10th where kids can learn about The Lorax from his Dr. Seuss book, and then help him build his very own tree in the Kids Corner of the library!

Library Preschool Storytime
Kansas City Public Library – Plaza Branch
4801 Main St. Kansas City, MO 64112
Friday, February 10, 2012
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM *Costume Appearance is from 11 AM – 1 PM;

Kids Fun Fest at the Kansas City Zoo

Kansas City Zoo
6800 Zoo Dr. Kansas City, MO 64132
Saturday, February 11, 2012
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM *Costume Appearance is from 11 AM – 1 PM

Family Fun Days at the Kansas City Public Library – Plaza Branch is free and open to the public.

Prices for Kids Fun Fest at the Kansas City Zoo can be found online at www.KansasCityZoo.org

Synopsis
From the creators of Despicable Me and the imagination of Dr. Seuss comes the 3D-CG feature Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax, an adaptation of the classic tale of a forest creature who shares the enduring power of hope. The animated adventure follows the journey of a 12-year-old as he searches for the one thing that will enable him to win the affection of the girl of his dreams. To find it he must discover the story of the Lorax, the grumpy yet charming creature who fights to protect his world.

DR. SEUSS’ THE LORAX IN THEATRES MARCH 2!

GROWL-O-WEEN on Plaza

jodmendez — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 02:54:03 +0000

This weekend is the perfect time to take your K9 friends out in costume and do some trick or treating. It’s time for the annual Growl-o-Ween Parade & Costume Contest! Come out Saturday, October 22nd at 11:00AM for a dog day of fun. Starting at Mill Creek Park (47th & Broadway) where the costume contest will start. Three categories are available for your costume friends. They include ’Best Big Dog’, ‘Best Small Dog’, and ‘Best Group Costume’.

Following the costume contest it is time for treats. Enjoy a morning of ‘Tricks for Treats’ at over 30 participating Plaza Merchants!

Advance registration is just $10 per dog. Registration day of will be $15.00. Registration includes entry into the costume contest as well as an official Growl-o-Ween Trick-or-Treat bag!

This is a great event. The treats are great for dogs of all sizes and you get so many that it is well worth the money spent. Get ready for this spooktacular event!

FOOTLOOSE Fridays

jodmendez — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 18:17:23 +0000

PARAMOUNT TO HOST EXCLUSIVE FREE ADVANCE SCREENINGS OF “FOOTLOOSE”

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30th

“FOOTLOOSE FRIDAYS” To Be Held One Night Only in 25 Markets in Advance of the Movie’s Nationwide Release on October 14th

WHAT: Two-weeks ahead of its October 14th release, Paramount Pictures will host exclusive advance screenings as part of “FOOTLOOSE FRIDAY” in celebration of the nationwide opening of Co-Writer/Director Craig Brewer’s new film. Following the screenings on Friday, September 30th, fans of the film; starring Kenny Wormald, Julianne Hough, Andie MacDowell and Dennis Quaid can tweet their reactions using #Footloose to join the conversation.

WHEN: Friday, September 30, 2011 at 6 p.m. PT, 7 p.m. CT and 8 p.m. ET.

WHERE: 26 select theatres across the U.S. and Canada: Atlanta (Regal Town Center); Boston (Regal Fenway); Chicago (Regal Webster Place); Cleveland (Regal Crocker Park); Dallas (Rave Ridgemar); Denver (Regal UA Pavilions); Detroit (MJR Partridge Creek); Houston (Regal Edwards Marq*E); Kansas City (AMC Barrywoods); Los Angeles (AMC Century City and AMC Burbank 16); Miami (AMC Sunset Place); Minneapolis (AMC Southdale); New York (Regal Union Square); Orlando (Regal Winter Park); Philadelphia (Regal King of Prussia); Phoenix (Harkins Tempe Marketplace); Sacramento (Century Roseville); Salt Lake City (Gateway Megaplex); San Diego (Regal Mira Mesa); San Francisco (AMC Metreon); Seattle (Regal Meridien); St. Louis (Wehrenberg Ronnies); Tampa (AMC Veterans); Toronto (Cineplex Odeon Varsity Theatre); Washington DC (Regal Majestic)

HOW: Admission is free. Visit www.FootlooseFriday.com to RSVP for your exclusive screening now.

For more information about FOOTLOOSE, go to:

http://www.Twitter.com/FootlooseMovie

http://www.Facebook.com/FootlooseMovie

First come, first serve. No purchase necessary. RSVP does not guarantee admission.

Plaza Art Fair

jodmendez — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 16:30:56 +0000

The Plaza Art Fair starts today. It is going to be a beautiful weekend to get out and enjoy it. The streets of the Plaza come alive with art and artistic happenings of all kind. Not everyone goes there for the art, many people go to enjoy the lovely outdoors, people watch and the multiple good eats offered. Approximately 300,000 people attend this annual event. This year looks to be no different.

WHEN:

Friday September 23rd 5-10pm

Saturday September 24th 10am-10pm

Sunday September 25th 11am -5pm

Admission is FREE

Food is always top knotch. One of the best reasons to go. Restaurants from around the Plaza take their art of food to the streets with vending booths on every corner of the fair. Look for food on the East and West side of Halls; North side of Ward Parkway between Williams Sonoma and Plaza III; Wornall between Williams Sonoma and Cole Haan.

PARKING is always a disaster. Go early if you want to find a free spot in one of the parking garages. But your best bet will be to park on the street north west of the Plaza and walk.

ALL MY CHILDREN Series Finale

jodmendez — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 14:54:56 +0000

I remember the good old days when soap operas were the escape from everyday life. For me they still are. I am proud to admit I am an avid fan of daytime dramas. From the time I was five years old spending time with my grandparents I can remember Erica Kane and Victoria Lord. Today the journey comes to an end. After forty one years of kids growing up over night, characters returning from the dead and multiple weddings and births “All My Children” ends its remarkable run on ABC daytime. It was crushing news when announced earlier this year that the daytime drama had been cut due to lack of ratings. Trying to change daytime viewing was always a danger, but I did not expect a double whammy when both “All My Children” and “One Life to Live” got canned.

But thanks to the protests and the amazing loyal fans it looks like the show might still go on. Prospect Park, a 2 year old media and production company announced this summer they plan to pick up both series online in January from where they left off. There is also speculation that they are in talks with a cable network to get the episodes televised as well. As of today Cameron Mathison (Ryan Lavery) and Lindsay Hartley (Cara Martin) are the only cast members signing on to make the change to cyberspace. Only time will tell if the remaining cast members will pick up and make the transition. For more details on the daytime drama debuting online in January you can contact Prospect Park to be added to their mailing list for additional updates. Email to: soapsalive@prospectpk.com.

In the meantime take a few moments today to enjoy the end of a legacy. Bid adieu to the show that introduced the talents of Josh Duhamel and Sarah Michelle Gellar. Tune in today at 12pm CST to say goodbye to the Kane women, the Martin’s, the Chandler’s and the Hubbard’s.

Haunted Mansion Costume Ball

jodmendez — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 20:42:23 +0000

On October 15
with Halloween all around,
The Haunted Mansion takes form
in Kansas City downtown.

Tickets are now available
to this frightful séance,
Visit our website
to purchase at once.

Dancing ghouls
to the music on site,
will dance through the room
from 8 ’til Midnight.

So dress to the nines
or in dilapidated attire,
It’s going to be a ball
We’re looking for 1 more to retire.

CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS

Single Ticket

$35.00

Couples Ticket

$65.00

Teen Ticket

$25.00

Laugh-O-gram Club Membership Tickets

$30.00

All Tickets At The Door

$40.00

Bark at the K

jodmendez — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 19:07:14 +0000

This weekend brings the annual Royals event Bark at the K. This will be our third year attending and we are expecting to have just as much fun. It’s bring your dog to the Royals day.

Tickets must be prepurchased through the link above.

Tickets are $24 for a human and K9 ticket and additional tickets are only $15!! Not a bad price for a nice afternoon out.

Game time is Sunday at 1:00pm.

Check out this year’s event and see how the Kansas City Royals allow their K9 fans to enjoy a game!

Kansas City CHIEFS

jodmendez — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 03:01:07 +0000

Every year I start off cheering on my Kansas City Chiefs. This year was no different until about two hours ago. I am not sportscaster by any means and I don’t know the play books and rules like most avid fans, but I am very disappointed in today’s game. We were lucky enough to be invited to the home opener and had a great time. We arrived at the stadium around 10am and it was already packed with tailgaters. We came in Gate 5 and it was already a mad house.

Apparently they were trying out some new parking for the VIP guests and had cones lined up that caused a massive delay for people trying to park. People waiting in long lines to pay $27 to park! Another outrageous hike in price. The tailgating was a blast. Once we found our seats in the stadium you could really see the improvements and I was very excited as a fan and Kansas Citian to be there. Looking forward to a good game.

The opening ceremonies were wonderful. David Cook singing our national anthem and the planes flying over and commemorating 9/11 was an incredible time to be there not only as a football fan, but as an American. That alone was worth any ticket price…everything after that was grim. 41 to 7…how can you disappoint so terribly in the home opener at the loudest stadium in the NFL. There is no one place to put the blame as the team as a whole lost. Maybe they can improve and make my next visit worth it. The stadium and all of it’s upgrades were amazing to explore and enjoy and now we are ready to take our son to the next game. Chiefs fans are loyal and dedicated and it was enjoyable to see how many families have passed on that tradition through the years. Hoping this is one we can start with our own family. Let’s hope the next game is a win!

Martin Sheen and Emilio Esteves MEET & GREET

jodmendez — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 13:44:35 +0000

Come out to meet & greet Martin Sheen and Emilio Esteves from their new film “THE WAY”.

WHEN: TODAY, Sept. 9 from 3-4pm

WHERE: Walmart in Olathe, KS. Located at 13600 S. Alden St.

KUNG FU PANDA’S PO on First Ever National Balloon Tour

jodmendez — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 01:45:46 +0000

DREAMWORKS ANIMATION AND MACY’S LAUNCH KUNG FU PANDA’S PO ON FIRST-EVER NATIONAL BALLOON TOUR BEGINNING APRIL 15^th

KUNG FU PANDA 2 OPENS NATIONWIDE ON MAY 26^th

DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. (Nasdaq: DWA) and Macy’s today announced that KUNG FU PANDA’s Po will embark on the first-ever U.S. tour of an official Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade^® balloon, beginning this Friday, April 15^th. Po is scheduled to make a six-city, cross-country tour of awesomeness, culminating in his debut visit to Los Angeles to mark the opening of KUNG FU PANDA 2 this Memorial Day weekend.

Po is scheduled to visit the following cities: Miami, FL on April 16^th; St. Louis, MO on April 22^nd; Dallas, TX on April 30^th; Chicago, IL on May 6^th; Phoenix, AZ on May 14^th; and Los Angeles, CA on Memorial Day weekend. At 42-feet tall, 46-feet long and 34-feet wide, the Po balloon is truly larger-than-life and is posed in one of Po’s signature martial arts moves from the DreamWorks Animation feature film. Po’s appearance in each city will coincide with a day of family-friendly festivities, all open to the public, which will include an opportunity to take a picture with Po, as well as see an official KUNG FU PANDA martial arts presentation. The day will also feature coloring, airbrush tattoos and face painting stations, as well as special prize giveaways.

Said Anne Globe, head of Worldwide Marketing for DreamWorks Animation, “We are thrilled to join forces once again with our friends at Macy’s, who have done an incredible job of bringing our character of Po to life as a giant balloon for audiences to enjoy at the annual Macy’s parade and now in cities across the country. This first-ever premiere event is an exciting way to help kick off the summer movie season.”

“With his debut at last year’s Macy’s Parade, DreamWorks Animation’s giant Po balloon became an instant spectator favorite,” said Amy Kule, executive producer of Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. “This special tour will bring Po closer to fans nationwide and is a great way to launch the highly anticipated sequel, KUNG FU PANDA 2.”

In KUNG FU PANDA 2, Po is now living his dream as The Dragon Warrior, protecting the Valley of Peace alongside his friends and fellow kung fu masters, The Furious Five. But Po’s new life of awesomeness is threatened by the emergence of a formidable villain, who plans to use a secret, unstoppable weapon to conquer China and destroy kung fu. Po must look to his past and uncover the secrets of his mysterious origins; only then will he be able to unlock the strength he needs to succeed.

KUNG FU PANDA 2 will be distributed by Paramount Pictures nationwide on May 26th and features the voice talents of Jack Black, Angelina Jolie, Dustin Hoffman, Gary Oldman, Jackie Chan, Seth Rogen, Lucy Liu, David Cross, James Hong, Michelle Yeoh, Danny McBride, Victor Garber, Dennis Heysbert and Jean-Claude Van Damme.