Mary Anne's Kansas City, MO Blog

I think it's pretty lame that it only costs $45,000 to keep the Liberty Memorial flame burning and 'budget issues' will only allow it to burn on special holidays. ... Read More

It's the last weekend in May, and we can tell summer is on it's way with a million and one great things to do in KC this weekend. Top Picks ... Read More

Festa Italiana kicks off the Kansas City Summer Festival Season, the only way Italians know how. With the best food anywhere, Italian tunes, family friendly fun, and fireworks on both ... Read More

Memorial Day Weekend is the offical kick-off to Summer and a great day to remember our Veterans, military heros, and our loved ones. Did you know that Frank W. Buckles, ... Read More

Congrats to David Cook, Kansas City native and American Idol Season 7 winner. With a record 97.5 million audience votes cast, Cook won by a serious landside over David Archuleta. Did ... Read More

Jiggle Jam makes it's debut at Kansas City's Crown Center on Memorial Day weekend. The family themed musical festival promises fun for the all with over a dozen local and ... Read More

Hooray it's almost the weekend! See what's going on this weekend in KC with our Kansas City Weekend Events Guide. Top Picks of the Weekend: KC Literary ... Read More

Since I've had a child, I've become quite a fan of Kansas City's Mr. Stinky Feet (aka Jim Cosgrove). His tunes are catchy, children love him and no matter how ... Read More

Although the destruction and damage due to last week's tornado has been horrific for everyone involved, not much has been said about the Northland's Oakhill Day School and the loss ... Read More

While traveling through downtown today, I passed a few protesters which I thought was a bit strange but smart considering all the downtown David Cook media attention today.  Then, sitting across the street ... Read More

If you're like me, I'm looking forward to a weekend of relaxing and celebrating all things mom. The Kansas City Weekend Guide is up and ready for you to plan ... Read More

Amid various bills, the Valpak, and a bunch of junk mail, I received a postcard today from the National Association of Letter Carriers regarding their 'Stamp Out Hunger' food drive. ... Read More

It seems like a lot of people really want to get a glimpse of David Cook, so here are the details sent to us: David will be playing a few ... Read More

With Jason choaking and forgetting the words last night on American Idol, it looks as though KC native David Cook has a pretty good chance of making it into the ... Read More

So I'm not exactly a fan of the 2008 NCAA Men's Basketball champions, but someone in my household is a superfan of the Jayhawks. This lifelong love of the rock-chalk ... Read More

This Mother's Day, treat the mom in your life to one of the many fabulous Mother's Day brunches around Kansas City. Whether it's dining at a world renowned restaurant, eating ... Read More

From the Channel 9 webpage: ' ABC and CW shows interrupted by severe weather coverage Thursday night will air as follows: Friday: 10:35 p.m. -- Grey's Anatomy 11:35 p.m. -- 2 1/2 Men Saturday Noon -- Ugly ... Read More

If you are reading this tonight, you're probably bored out of your gourd while Bryan Busby, Katie Horner, Johnny the Jerk, news crews galore and Gary Leazak have all interrupted ... Read More

Of course it's supposed to rain tomorrow, it's Friday. There's been a lot going on around the local internets about the Power and Light District taking away from its neighbor, ... Read More