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Mary Anne's Kansas City, MO Blog November 2008 Archive

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

Cafe Trio moving to old Frondizi's spot

Friday November 28, 2008
A little Black Friday stroll down to the Plaza today had us stuck in traffic right in front of the now closed Frondizi's (next to The Salon) on Main. If you ... Read More

Kansas City Black Friday Shopping Guide

Wednesday November 26, 2008
Kansas City, it's time to put on your shopping boots. Or at least, comfortable shoes. The busiest shopping day of the year happens to hit this Friday with sales, deals, ... Read More

Kansas City Holiday Volunteer Opportunities

Tuesday November 25, 2008
With tough economic times and small budgets, local organizations are more desperate than ever to find volunteers for those in need. It doesn't cost a dime in most instances to ... Read More

KC's Own Original Juan Makes 'Real Simple' Mag's List of Great Gifts

Saturday November 22, 2008
I'm sitting here this afternoon, trying to figure out the greatest gifts of the season for my loved ones. I'm on-line, I'm looking through cataloges, I'm looking at my favorite ... Read More

KC Weekend Guide 11/21-11/23, 2008

Friday November 21, 2008
It promises to be super chilly this weekend, time to grab your winter gear and get out and about! Top Picks for the Weekend: Nativities from Around the World ... Read More

Jeneé Osterheldt Proves that the Northland Isn't That Far....

Thursday November 20, 2008
The Northland's newest resident, 'KC Star' columnist Jeneé Osterheldt, gives props to the Northland today and proves that living 'way up there' really isn't that far (15 minutes) and actually ... Read More

KC's Sexiest Singles Represent....

Wednesday November 19, 2008
I have to give props to my girls of the Park Hill graduating class of 1995. Three of them are named KC's Sexiest Singles 2008, one of the biggest ... Read More

Plaza Lights 2008

Monday November 17, 2008
It's hard to believe that Thanksgiving is next Thursday and the Plaza Lights are about to turn on. For those of you who don't already know, the Plaza Lights are ... Read More

Proposition 8 Protest

Sunday November 16, 2008
Yesterday afternoon, the Kansas City GLB&T community (along with friends, families and supporters) rallied with those nationwide to protest against California's Prop 8 (that essentially bans gay marriage) at Mill ... Read More

Yeahooo It's the Weekend....Time for the KC Weekend Guide

Thursday November 13, 2008
Thank goodness it's almost Friday and the KC Weekend Guide is here to help you plan your weekend. Top Picks of Things to Do in KC This Weekend: West ... Read More

Holidays by Design presents 'Glam Holidays' to benefit DIFFA

Wednesday November 12, 2008
Holidays by Design announces their annual auction that benefits the Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS (DIFFA). The silent auction, who's 2008 theme is 'Glam Holidays' will feature over 100 amazingly ... Read More

Fall Fashion Show with Rebecca Weinberg of 'Sex and the City' at Dillard's Zona Rosa

Wednesday November 12, 2008
As if we weren't excited enough about Zona Rosa's newly opened Dillard's....'Sex and the City's' Emmy award winning costume designer and stylist, Rebecca Weinberg, puts on a Fall Fashion Show ... Read More

Turn in Your Empty Shatto Bottle for FREE Chipotle Next Week

Monday November 10, 2008
If you didn't already know, we at About KC are huge fans of locally produced Shatto Milk. Not only is it hormone free, totally delish and now comes in an ... Read More

Kansas City Mayor Funkhouser Sues City Council

Friday November 7, 2008
The blogosphere has been speculating quite a bit about it recently, but it's official...Mayor Funkhouser will sue KC City Council over city ordinance that stops his wife, Gloria Squitiro, from ... Read More

Kansas City Weekend Events November 7-9th

Thursday November 6, 2008
It's almost the weekend everyone and I think it's time to get out and do fun things before we all get bogged down with holiday events and shopping for gifts. ... Read More

Kansas City Ice Skating 2008

Thursday November 6, 2008
It's hard to believe it's time for the outdoor ice rinks to open, but they are...this weekend. Crown Center's Ice Terrace is a nostalgic favorite (and celebrating it's 36th year). ... Read More

I Waited in Line for exactly 12 Minutes to Vote...Did You?

Tuesday November 4, 2008
The local news stations started early this morning, telling everyone that the lines were ginormous, the polls were screwed up and that you should be prepared for a huge wait 'if ... Read More

Time To Get Out and Vote

Monday November 3, 2008
If you didn't already know, tomorrow is maybe one of the most important elections of our time and with media reports already claiming long lines and angry/upset voters, everyone needs ... Read More

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