This weekend promises to be amazing weather wise, and could be one of the last warm weekend of the year. So...get out and enjoy before it starts snowing. Urgh.

Top Picks for the Weekend:

First Friday in the Crossroads
The Crown Center Ice Terrace and Ice @ Park Place Ice Rinks open
Great Pumpkin Smash at the Zoo
'H.M.S. Pinafore' @ the Lyric,
Independence Square Tree Lighting
Snoop at Voodoo!

See all this and more in the KC Weekend Guide.

Kansas City's most fabulous retailer, Halls, not only has the most amazing shoe department in the entire metro, but their city block Plaza location boasts an impressive collection of housewares and China, designer collections for men, women, and children and enough handbags to make any fashionista melt.

This week, Halls launched the first of a series of 10 fashion-themed webisodes that focus on upcoming trends and act as 90-second 'crash-courses' on everything from make-up tips and shoes, to the latest on men's suits.

'What the Chic' kicks off their first webisode with host Michael Mackie giving viewers the ins and outs on Leggings (yes, they've made a comeback) and can be found on Halls.com.

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Judging by the leaves that are piling up in my backyard, it's time to start mowing, mulching and bagging ASAP. If you're like the Sharp household, we usually don't know when the fall leaves and yard waste are supposed to be picked up. Usually, I just look to see what the neighbors are doing...but by then, it's either too early and I haven't raked up the fall leaves or too late and my leaves sit in bags for weeks.

Here's the handy guide to the 2009 Kansas City Leaf and Brush schedule which looks to be starting in some neighborhoods this week and go throughout December.

We don't get too political here @ About KC, but you can't help but see signs all over the metro to vote yes for the Combat Tax. Will people vote for this, and does anyone really know what the Combat combats?

Tony's Kansas City breaks it down for us with a great post on the 'anti-combatants'.

With Halloween on Saturday this year, this weekend promises to be a big one.

Besides all the Halloween parties like T7 at the Midland, and parties at the Martini Corner, Hal'LEW'een @ Lew's, and Party Monster..don't forget the Rocky Horror performed @ Firefly, American Royal bull riding and livestock show, 'Maul of the Dead' at the Coterie and the Independence Halloween Parade.

See it all and more here, with the KC Weekend Guide.

Did 95.7 The Vibe's long time morning show get the axe?

The Pitch Weekly's Nadia Pflaum blogged a few weeks ago that KCHZ is moving to a Top 40 format, and judging by their website, The Vibe is down to a mere two DJ's, and 95 minutes of commercial free music three times a day.

Is a program change away from an urban format a good move?

It's been brought to my inbox that Kansas City Halloween parties are selling out like crazy, and you should not only get your costume in order...but if you plan on getting out and about this Halloween, you should get your tickets ASAP.

The Bacchus Foundation's famed Terror Party & will be thrown at the Midland this year, and has estimated to sell a whopping 2,900 tickets as of press time.

Top Kansas City Halloween Parties 2009

• Bacchus Terror Party 2009 at the Midland

• Nightmare at Crosstown Station
• Martini Corner's Halloween on the Hill Party
• 96.5 The Buzz Halloweenie Roast (Wednesday)
• Hal'LEW'een Bash at Lew's Bar and Grill
• Party Monster at Harrah's Voodoo Lounge

For these and all other places to get your swerve on this Halloween, read our KC Halloween Party Guide 2008.

Know of a bash that we've missed? Post them in our comments!

The maples in this town are blazing and they (Gary Leezak?) say the rain will stop...get out and do something, Kansas City.

Top Picks for the Weekend:

Enchanted Forest at George S. Owens Park

Night of the Living Farm at Powell Gardens

2009 Fall Home Show

O You!

Freakers Ball 2009

11th Annual Haunted Hayride in Pleasant Hill

Have a fun and fabulous fall weekend, Kansas City! See these and more in the KC Weekend Guide.

Barnaby Evans' fiery installation, 'Waterfire', hits Brush Creek on Saturday, and is one of our top picks for fall. This amazing display of public art is both mesmerizing and relaxing, as huge bonfires illuminate the waters of Brush Creek and the smell of hickory smoke fills the fall evening air.

Sit or stroll the banks of the Country Club Plaza--and it should be a perfect night if it doesn't rain with the cool fall temperatures pouring in.

What: Waterfire 2009

Where: On Brush Creek, throughout the Country Club Plaza (East and West of Wornall)

When: Sunset-Midnight, Lighting of the braziers at 6:30

Cost: Free

See our Waterfire 2009 profile.

Did you know that it's only 64 days until Christmas? Why not get your shopping done and help a good cause?

Shopoholics may kick off their holiday shopping season with Holiday Mart, the amazing must-do shopping event of the year. Held October 22nd-25th, 2009 at the Overland Park Convention Center, the Junior League's Holiday Mart promises fun and fabulosity...and does not disappoint.

The shopping extravaganza, which hosts over 200 retailers and thousands of excited shoppers is the Junior League of Kansas City's most significant fundraiser with proceeds going to their philanthropy, children's literacy.

Holiday Mart 2009 Quick Info
When: October 22nd-25th, 2009
Where: Overland Park Convention Center (6000 College Blvd Overland Park, KS 66211)
Cost: Tickets start at $10 for a single day pass

For more information, read our Kansas City Holiday Mart 2009 Article or visit the Junior League Website.

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