Buzz Halloweenie Roast :

A personal favorite event I will be attending. Hosted by 96.5 The Buzz, Halloweenie Roast Beaumont in Westport, October 28th. Musical guests include Flock of Seagulls, Jet, The Ravonettes and many more. All ages show for an affordable $9.65 gets you a ticket.

Terror at the Train Station 7:

The Bacchus Foundation brings back their infamous Terror Party, T7, to the revamped Midland Theater in the Power and Light District. The largest Halloween Party in Kansas City brings over 2,000 costumed folks and it’s all for charity. Including wonderful appetizers, drinks and costume contest. Party goes from 8pm – 3am on Halloween night (Oct 31) at the Midland Theater. Tickets are $37.50 in advance at the Midland Box Office, or at Terror Party

Nightmare at Crosstown Station:

Crosstown Station brings back its Nightmare 2009 at 1522 McGee. The party, which includes two floors of live music, DJ’s spinning, costume contest, and drinks galore promises to be a night of meyhem. Tickets are $30/$35 at the door. or 4 for $25 per person and may be purchased at Crosstown Station.  It is strongly recommend to buy in advance.

Martini Corner :

The Martini Corner pulls out all the stops this Halloween by hosting it’s Halloween on the Hill party with all five bars participating with drink specials. The bash starts at 8pm. Martini Corner is located at 334 E 31st. Party starts at 8pm on Halloween night.

Halloween Haunts at Worlds of Fun :

A great event for terror and fun! World’s of Fun, the midwest’s largest theme park, brings back Halloween Haunts 2009. Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, ghouls and ghosts swarm the park while guests enjoy over 175 acres of Halloween themed thrill rides and attractions. With Asylum Island, extreme haunts and the fog rolling in at 7pm– Halloween Haunts has something scary for everyone. Not recommended for children under 14 after 7pm.

Party Monster at Harrah’s Voodoo Lounge :

Party Monster is back for its fifth year at the Voodoo Lounge on October 31st. With drinks flowing till 3am and DJ Spider and DJ the DJ mixing–you can’t go wrong by heading to Party Monster. $1,000 costume contest, doors open at 9pm. Tickets are $10 and are available on VoodooKC. Call 816.889.4237 for VIP reservations and table requests. Tickets are $10 in advance through Ticketmaster. This is a 21+ event.

Ghost Tours:

Looking for a spooky night on the town. Check out some great tours given in the Kansas City, Topeka and Atchison area. Tour buses will take you to the most notorious haunted places in the area. Each tour includes over a dozen stops and tours last for about an hour and forty five minutes. Sounds spooktacular. For further details CLICK HERE.  Tickets are $19.50 per person.

Maul of the Dead:

Just when you thought it was safe to go to the mall again!
It is 1978, a decade and a day after Night of the Living Dead!  Six strangers take refuge in an abandoned shopping mall, only to find zombies lurk behind every mannequin and rubber tree plant. Coterie At Night Series, Rated PG-13:
TICKETS – $12 All Ages; $9 if you have the Discount Deal; GROUPS – 10 tix for $10 each; advance orders only; DISOUNT – Get $2 off at the door by wearing polyester when purchasing tickets night of show. For more details CLICK HERE.

KC Haunted Houses:

As always the KC area has a wide selection of haunted houses. The variety includes -

• The Beast 1401 West 13th Street KC, MO 64102   816-842-4280
• The Edge of Hell 1300 West 12th Street KC, MO 64101   816-842-4279
• Catacombs 1100 Santa FE St  KC, MO 64101   816.474.3845
• Fear 1100 Santa Fe St.  KC, MO 64101   816.474.3845
• Cavern of Terror 14500 Old Quarry Rd Excelsior Springs, MO 64024 816.799.6624
• Macabre Cinema 1222 W 12th St. KC, MO 64101  816-842-4280
• The Chambers of Edgar Allen Poe 1100 Santa Fe KC, MO 64101   816-842-4280

Be sure to research these haunted houses online as most offer discount tickets/coupons.

Have a safe & happy Halloween weekend!

WHAT: The Kansas City Horror Club is dying to walk the streets of Power & Light for a special Zombie Walk to celebrate the opening of Columbia Pictures’ new release ZOMBIELAND.  Watch the dead as they haunt the streets from Flying Saucer to AMC Mainstreet to attend an advance screening of ZOMBIELAND.

WHEN: Thursday, October 1, 2009     6:45 – 7:15 PM

WHERE: Walk starts at Flying Saucer and ends at AMC Mainstreet

• Flying Saucer at 101 E. 13th St. to
• AMC Mainstreet at 1400 Main St.  Kansas City, MO  64105

About Zombieland:

Columbus (Jesse Eisenberg) has made a habit of running from what scares him.  Tallahassee (Woody Harrelson) doesn’t have fears.  If he did, he’d kick their ever-living ass.  In a world overrun by zombies, these two are perfectly evolved survivors.  But now, they’re about to stare down the most terrifying prospect of all:  each other.

Opens in theatres Friday, October 2!

 

WHITEOUT AT THE JONES!

WHAT: Come celebrate the release of WHITEOUT with an all-white dress party at The Jones Pool, Kansas City’s only rooftop pool and bar! Come dressed in your coolest white outfit for a special event to benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Not only will there be free food and great drink specials, but The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society will also host a donation for guests to win prizes including a Snow Creek package, gift certificates and more! Be one of the first 250 guests to receive a complimentary goodie bag on behalf of Whiteout and Vitamin Water!

WHEN: Thursday, September 10, 2009
7:00 – 10:00 PM

WHERE: The Jones Pool in the Power & Light District
10 E. 13th St. Kansas City, MO 64106

COST: $5 Cover – All proceeds to benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

About Whiteout:
Antarctica. The coldest and most isolated place on earth. Temperatures drop to 120 below. Winds whip across the ice at over 100 miles an hour. Home to one of the deadliest forces in the world—the whiteout. It’s a place U.S. Marshal Carrie Stetko (KATE BECKINSALE) won’t miss. As the lone law enforcement agent at the Amundsen-Scott Research Station, her tenure here has been not only harsh but uneventful. In three days, when the station powers down and the sun sets for the long winter, she’ll be getting out; leaving Antarctica for good and turning in her badge for a new life. But when a body is discovered in the no-man’s land on the open ice, Stetko is plunged into a shocking mystery. Bizarrely battered and miles from camp, the dead man is Antarctica’s first homicide victim and Stetko’s first real challenge in a long time. Her investigation soon involves U.N. Special Agent Robert Pryce (GABRIEL MACHT), sent to monitor her progress in this ungoverned territory. As the case takes a deadly twist and a 60-year-old secret is unearthed, Stetko herself becomes a target. Pryce could prove to be a powerful ally—but only if solving the murder is what he’s really after. With only days before the last plane out, Stetko must race to unravel the mystery or risk being stranded on the ice as darkness—and the killer—closes in.

Whiteout Opens in Theatres September 11th.

Yesterday evening I attended a friends wedding at the Midland Theatre. This is a nostalgic piece of history in the downtown district. Opened in 1927, built by Marcus Loew, at a cost of $4 million and it is still the largest historic theater within 250 miles of the city. The Midland was designed by architect Thomas W. Lamb of New York and the Boller Brothers of Kansas City, and Boaz-Kiel Construction of St. Louis erected the structure. The theatre, built in French and Italian Baroque, was representative of Lamb’s work in the late 1920s.

The exterior of the theatre was constructed in a Renaissance Revival style in cream glazed terra cotta brick, adorned with engaged pilasters, winged figures, leaves, flowers, swags, volutes, urns, and arches. A four-story arched window rose above a copper and gold marquee that contained 3,600 light bulbs.

The theater is well known for its over 500,000 feet of gold leaf, five giant Czechoslovakian hand-cut crystal chandeliers, irreplaceable art objects and precious antiques, and spectacular wood and plaster work. Needless to say a one of a kind venue.

This was one of the first weddings performed at the Midland. The wedding was held downstairs. The bridal party walked down a staircase of about fifty steps to the alter where the ceremony took place. Lighted by stunning chandeliers and candles it was breathtaking.

From the minute you walk in the theatre you are transported into another time. A period of Hollywood glamour and classic beauty that you don’t see often today. The bridal party dressed the part to continue on in that Hollywood feel. The bride looked as if she was from the Vintage Hollywood decade, in a form fitting beaded gown.

Following the ceremony the reception was held in the auditorium where tables had been set up with food on one side and cake on the other. Each table lit by candlelight and disco ball over the dance floor. An open bar at the entrance of the theatre. The entire event was rememberable and one of a kind. Transcending time and stepping into another era turned out to be a great way to start of their new life.

A breath of fresh air is also being given to the Midland, as the theatre is set to be re-opening. The newly renovated Midland by AMC will be home to a wide variety of musical artists, comedians, and family entertainers as well as special, corporate and private events. State-of-the-art sound, lighting and amenities now enhance the historic ambiance providing a premium entertainment experience to guests of the theatre. The Midland by AMC features flexible seating configurations from standing to cabaret seating, with live-show capacity ranging from 1300-3000. The venue is also available for corporate events and private parties.

A remodeled banquet room, Windows on Main, showcases dramatic views of the city and the Power & Light District from the fifth floor. Additionally, The Chandelier Bar highlights the entire top floor of the theatre and features a full-circle bar surrounding a large inverted chandelier. This general admission standing-only area has four large LCD televisions for viewing and enhanced sound reinforcement for optimal show enjoyment. There are specially priced Chandelier Bar tickets available through Ticketmaster for most shows.
Without a doubt, there is not another venue like this in Kansas City! For further details about rental for your personal event please contact the Midland.

In closing I would like to congratulate the bride & groom. Kim & Steve may you both have many years of happiness, thanks for including us on your special day!

10. Vacations: Everyone seems so rejuvenated and ready to go somewhere, anywhere. Whether it is a Cruise to Alaska or a weekend in Branson a little time away helps everyone get back on track. Waking up in the morning seems the be the struggle upon your return.

9. Weddings: I had two last Summer and two this Summer. Weddings are a wonderful time to spend with family and friends. It always reminds me of my wedding and how excited I was that day. The sad part is when it is over and there are no more showers, gifts and wedding cake

8. Drive – In: I wait all Winter for them to open. It is my favorite place to go on an unplanned evening and enjoy the nice Summer breeze. Plus you get to watch two movies for the price of one and the concessions have way better food than any AMC theatre.

7. Patios: The best way to entertain guests or have some happy hour drinks outside. Patios are a perfect way to be outdoors under the stars. I just redecorated my back patio and the first thing I did at the start of Summer was have a dinner out there. It’s too hot for that now, but if you get a cool night nothing beats it.

6. A/C Window Units: I have one in my house. Upstairs where the attic does not ventilate very well. I have always loved the units. When I was a kid and was burning up from the blistering sun the A/C unit would always be the thing to cool me down. Yes central air is a wonderful thing I would not dare be without, but the good old window units give me fond memories.

5. Power & Light: This is a new one. I know a lot of people shy away from there. It is a high energy place filled with tons of people. When has Kansas City ever offered anything like it? There has not been a place where so many diverse people can go and have a good time. I have never felt unsafe there, with cops at every bar entrance and exit. With the FREE concerts on the Live stage and the wide variety of bars it is one of my favorite places to go and hangout with good friends or the hubby. If you have not been down there yet, give it a try!

4. Birthdays: I have one in July, Husband in August; there is one in every Summer month. It is always great to get all the family & friends together to celebrate.

3. Friends: Most of them have moved away for college, but slowly are returning home. It seems like I see most of those long lost friends in the Summer when they return home for weeks at a time. I have gained a friendship this year with someone I have known for 15 years…so Summertime is definitely a friendly time!

2. TV: Not because there is anything good on, but because my favorite shows are in reruns. It allows me to go to more movies without wondering what I missed and having to catch up on weekends!

1. POOL: I love them. Clean, fresh, chlorine and sun. I feel reborn every time I get in the water. Sounds crazy! I love the smell of chlorine, the feeling of the hot sun and when I get sunburn I am a little happy! If I could set up a tent and be at the pool 24/7 I would, but this is life. Who can do that?

Wait time was the average in receiving the food. The nachos were a little disappointing. I did not care for the combination of all the toppings with the chili on top, could have done without it. It added a bit much to the flavors. The hamburger was cooked to perfection and was pretty tasty for a burger, sided with waffle fries which were a crispy golden brown. I did not have dessert on this visit, but I have had the cheesecake before and it was delicious. Cheesecake was very creamy and fluffy, topped with the sweet strawberry sauce. A perfect way to end any meal.

Due to the happy hour specials our dinner was at a valued price, but at other times prices are a little on the higher end. The restaurant was beautiful, newly remodeled with comfortable seating and large open windows & doors offering tons of natural lighting. Would not be my first dining choice Downtown, but with its decent happy hours and late night crowds it should be a hit.