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Mary Anne's Kansas City, MO Blog December 2007 Archive

By Mary Anne McNeish-Sharp, About.com Guide to Kansas City, MO

Where Can You Spend a Quiet New Year's Eve in KC?

Sunday December 30, 2007
It was the week to stump the About KC Guide. Clff wrote: Need your advice on a place to spend New Year's. We're dining downtown and would like to stay ... Read More

KU Jayhawks 2008 Fed Ex Orange Bowl

Friday December 28, 2007
The KU Jayhawks take on Virginia Tech in the Fed Ex Orange Bowl at Dolphin Stadium on January 3rd. This is the third Orange Bowl appearance for the 11-1 Jayhawks, ... Read More

Kansas City Weekend Events 12/28/07-12/30/07

Thursday December 27, 2007
The week between Christmas and New Year's is a tough one. People are off work, kids are out of school, the weather is bad and well, people are just plain ... Read More

Wonderscope's 'WonderEve' 2007

Wednesday December 26, 2007
Wonderscope Children's Museum cures the holiday blues with it's magical 'WonderEve'--a kid friendly New Year's Eve event with everything from jugglers and magicians to storytellers and hands-on arts and crafts. ... Read More

Kansas City Weekend Events 12/21/07

Friday December 21, 2007
I'm pretty excited that it's Friday, but realize all I have to do between now and Christmas and it makes me want to cringe. I know for a fact many ... Read More

Giuliani Hospitalized in St. Louis Hospital after KC Visit

Thursday December 20, 2007
Poor Mayor Giuliani did not have a great day as he visited our lovely state of Missouri yesterday. Not only did his plane malfunction in Kansas City and he had ... Read More

Christmas in the Park at Longview Lake

Wednesday December 19, 2007
Christmas in the Park at Longview Lake has long been a favorite holiday tradition of Kansas Citians. So much so that Christmas in the Park was named on About Kansas ... Read More

Last Minute Gift Idea: Personalized Pet Portraits

Tuesday December 18, 2007
As the co-owner of one cute Cocker Spaniel, I have to admit I gushed when Kansas City artist Brian Justice's personalized pet portraits graced my inbox earlier this week. Justice, ... Read More

Kansas City Outlet Malls and Factory Outlet Stores

Monday December 17, 2007
With Christmas shopping coming down to the wire and budgets tightening--why not give a Kanas City Outlet Mall or Factory Store a try? Many have up to date merchandise with ... Read More

Kansas City Gift Basket Ideas

Saturday December 15, 2007
Kansas City Gift baskets are a great gift idea during the holidays or any time of year. Special clients, misplaced Kansas Citians, or favorite friends always love a real taste ... Read More

Kansas City Weekend Events 12/14/07-12/16/07

Friday December 14, 2007
Looking for something fun to do this weekend? It's supposed to snow once again---so throw on your boots, watch the road conditions, and get out and about!   Top Picks for ... Read More

Tony's Kansas City?

Thursday December 13, 2007
Is anyone out there a loyal reader of Tony's Kansas City?? I must admit, I check in every few days to see who and what the local latino is poking fun ... Read More

Starbucks Closes in Westport.......

Thursday December 13, 2007
It's been rumored for a few weeks now that Starbucks, at the corner of Broadway and Pennsylvania would be closing its doors ASAP.  It really doesn't surprise me as coffee enthusiasts packed ... Read More

California Pizza Kitchen Opens in Leawood--Supports Local Charities

Monday December 10, 2007
The Sharp family had the great opportunity to check out California Pizza Kitchen's newest Kansas City location in Leawood last Sunday. While we sampled great drinks (rasberry mojito's), awesome appetizers (avacado ... Read More

Legend of Kansas City's Secret Santa Lives On....

Sunday December 9, 2007
As many may remember, Kansas City's famed Secret Santa who handed out $100 bills to those in need, passed away in January of 2007. Larry Stewart's Secret Santa identity was ... Read More

December First Friday Kansas City

Wednesday December 5, 2007
With the snow currently falling--time to grab your coolest coats, hats, scarves and gloves and head to the Crossroads for December's First Friday. People always ask if the galleries participate ... Read More

KC Holiday Shows and Productions

Saturday December 1, 2007
It's offically the holiday season in Kansas City--and there are pleanty of great shows and productions to go see throughout December. Check out these KC Holiday Shows and Productions and ... Read More

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