Wedding Crashers band makes KC Band top ten finalist by KCMB News Kansas City

Ladies and Gentleman, Boys and Girls, the scores are in, and for the second straight year since their inception, local Kansas City dance band The Wedding Crashers came in a close second place in Kansas City's "Best Band in Kansas City" competition. Once again, and for the 4th year in a row, The KC All Stars took home first place, but this year The Wedding Crashers were right on their heels losing by only a small margin. Where did these guys come from?

We had a chance to check out The Wedding Crashers band at a show last month at The Uptown Theater and these guys can really put on a show. Even though they have only been together for just 2 years, you wouldn't know it by watching their performance. Each song was seamless and their light show was over the top. What we really enjoyed was the way The Wedding Crashers could perform old school songs and then turn around and perform the most current hits on the radio back to back without losing a single person off of the dance floor. The dance floor remained packed for the entire concert and they even got our old butts up to dance on a few songs - and we DO NOT usually dance. The female vocalist has a KILLER voice, that girl is going places. We don't want to give away the entire show, but let's just say that there are some great surprises.

Hard to resist these guys as they have what it takes to be Kansas City's next top band. Keep a look out for The Wedding Crashers crashing a wedding or concert near you!

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Fireworks at Corporate Woods 2022 July 4th Star Spangled Spectacular

This July 4th the Kansas City fireworks scene will return to normal as many of the favorite venues will be holding their annual Fourth of July events, most notably the 2022 Corporate Woods fireworks show Star Spangled Spectacular.

After a couple years of Covid related lockdown, many of the favorite KC fireworks shows are making a big comeback with full production events. 2022 will host a number of great festivals including the biggest and brightest of them all, the fireworks at Corporate Woods 2022 July 4th Star Spangled Spectacular. Here's what you need to know...

The famous Overland Park fireworks event will be held all day at 9711 W 109th Street Overland Park, Kansas 66210 featuring some of KC's best food trucks and other activities including:

Live Music Concerts featuring Kansas City Bands

Mr. Stinky Feet at 6pm - Jim Cosgrove known as "Mr. Stinky Feet" performs fun songs for the whole family, he has been a KC staple for many years entertaining all over the city and beyond.

BIG SHOW Dueling Pianos at 7pm - These guys are a full on dance show with high energy crowd interaction and incredible performances of all of your favorite songs from every generation. They will get the crowd moving and singing along to songs like Great Balls of Fire, Bennie and the Jets, Piano Man and modern hits like 24k by Bruno Mars just to name a few. Much more than just your typical Kansas City Dueling Pianos , popular Kansas City musicians Spike Blake and Adam Blue bring a "BIG SHOW" vibe and are sure to amaze.

Nicole Springer at 8:15pm - A great local singer / songwriter and her band will entertain right up until the big moment everyone is waiting for!

Fireworks at Corporate Woods will kick off around 9:45pm

Remember, you can come out to this event anytime at Founder's Park on July 4th. They will be closing 109th Street during the concerts and the fireworks show.

Rain will move the fireworks show to July 5th.

For more information visit the City of Overland Park home page on the Star Spangled Spectacular fireworks at Corporate Woods.

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Spring Activities on The Plaza in Kansas City - Royals Rabbits and More by KCMB News Kansas City

The Plaza Bunnies Discover the tradition and whimsy of the Plaza Bunnies through April 3. A map is available for the plaza bunnies and royals rabbit in KC.  Kansas City Live Music Enjoy live music by Kansas City bands on Easter Sunday, March 27 from noon - 3pm with Sean McNown in the Mermaid Courtyard and A la mode in the Penguin Courtyard.  Brunch Looking for an Easter brunch spot? Enjoy beautiful outdoor dining at one of our scrumptious cafes or restaurants. From buffets, famous buttermilk griddle cakes, to Eggs Benedict...so many choices. A complete list of Kansas City restaurants is available. Reservations recommended.

Forever Royal Bunnies Don't miss our favorite Kansas City Royals mascot Sluggerrron Monday, March 28 from 11:45am - 12:30pm as he helps suit up the Plaza Bunnies in Royals jerseys in honor of KC's World Championship team and the season home opener.  Forever Royal Bunnies will be on display through April 3 to celebrate the Kansas City Royals and Royals rabbits on the plaza.

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Kansas City Restaurant Week on The Plaza KC by KCMB News Kansas City

News from the Kansas City Plaza... Are you a foodie who likes to do good?  Or a do-gooder who likes great food?  Kansas City Restaurant Week, Friday, January 15 - Sunday, January 24, is perfect for you to support local charities just by enjoying an amazing meal at a great price.  This premier culinary event showcases the city's extraordinary dining scene offering multi-course lunch menus for $15, and dinner menus for $33.   Proceeds will benefit BoysGrow, Children's Center for the Visually Impaired and Cultivate Kansas City.  Visit kcrestaurantweek.com for menus and reservation information.  Supporting local charities has never been so satisfying.    The Plaza is a proud sponsor of Kansas City Restaurant Week.  Check out participating Plaza Restaurants: BoLings  The Capital Grille Classic Cup Fiorella's Jack Stack Barbecue Gram & Dun  The Granfalloon McCormick & Schmick's Dueling Pianos Kansas City Plaza III The Steakhouse Rosso, Italian Restaurant   Zocalo Mexican Cuisine & Tequileria     Brio Tuscan Grille  Chaz On The Plaza Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant  Fogo De Chao Grand Street Cafe Kona Grill The Melting Pot Repùblica Seasons 52  FREE Kansas City RESTAURANT WEEK T-SHIRT Receive a free KCRW shirt when you shop or dine on the Plaza.  Simply bring same day receipts totaling $125 or more from the Plaza restaurants or shops, dated between January 15 - 24, 2016 at the Plaza Customer Service (4750 Broadway) and pick up your limited edition KC Restaurant Week t-shirt.  Quantities limited.   STORE SPECIALS Check out Plaza store specials during Kansas City Restaurant Week from shops like Charlie Hustle, Terrassi Living & Scandia Home, Panache Chocolatier, and Skin.    WINTER EVENTS AND SAVINGS WITH PLAZA SHOPS Now - 17 | Up to 50% off at American Apparel. Now - 31 | Enjoy Classic Cup's annual $1 over cost wine sale with your entree purchase.  Features over 100 wines. Now - 31 | Get your primp on at Parlor: A Beauty Bar and check out their early bird discounts - $25 blowouts (Mon.- Wed. 9am - Noon), buy one Living Proof Product and get one 50% off, and treat yoursel to a $5 scalp massage. Now - 2/14 |  Receive a free lip balm with any Skin purchase when you mention you saw this offer in the Plaza newsletter. 20 | Preview Kendra Scott's Spring Collection and give back to the Arts. Shop the newest jewels, enjoy sips and sweets from 4-7pm.    1/20 - 2/14 | Buy a sterling silver diamond accent ring for $99.99 and get the matching pendant free at Helzerg Diamonds. Restrictions apply.  1/20 - 2/14 | Buy a 10K gold w/ sparkling champagne diamond ring for $399.99 and get the matching pendant for free from Helzberg Diamonds. Restrictions apply.  27 | Join Kendra Scott and t.Loft as they host Wine and Wellness Wednesday from 6 - 8pm at the Loft Plaza location. $100 AesthetiCare gift cards for all who attend and fitness tips from Fusion Fitness.  Great shopping, giveaways and more! See Happy Hour Events for more exciting offers on the Plaza, and Kansas City bands for entertainment and more! LET THE PLAZA HELP YOU GET HEALTHY If better fitness and nutrition are on your list of New Year's resolutions, then now is the time and the Plaza is the place to begin. Athleta | Complimentary Yoga on Saturdays, 8:45 - 9:45am; Bootcamp on Sundays, 11am - Noon. CorePower Yoga | Offering 70 classes a week between 6am - 7pm. New Student Special - first week free and visit 4 times in that free week to receive an additional free class. Special monthly rate $84.   Lululemon | Comlimentary Bootcamp on Mondays, 8 - 9am; Yoga on Sundays, 11am - Noon. tLoft Cafe | Serving up teas, healthy menu items and cleanses. Receive $5 off cleanse package. LIGHTS OUT   Enjoy the final week of the KCP&L Plaza Lights shining through Sunday, January 17.  A special thanks to KCP&L for their generous partnership. NOW OPEN bluemercury  Luxury makeup, skin care and spa accessories Nichols Road next to Eileen Fisher Charlie Hustle KC's favorite t-shirt shop 47th Street by Vineyard Vines CorePower Yoga Yoga Studio  Wyandotte next to Fiorella's Jack Stack BBQ Kendra Scott  Jewelry & Accessories Nichols Road next to Panache Madewell Women's Modern Clothing & Accessories Nichols Road next to Kate Spade New York Repùblica Spanish Tapas  Jefferson next to Coal Vines Sephora Makeup, skin care, fragrance and more from classic and emerging brands Nichols Road next to BCBG  t.Loft Tea and Juice Bar/Cafe   47th Street  next to Fogo De Chao   TESLA Maker of electric cars and renewable energy storage  Broadway next to Williams-Sonoma vineyard vines   Preppy Fun Clothing & Accessories 47th & Broadway next to Lucky Brand Vom Fass World's finest oils, vinegars, spices, and wine NIchols Road next to J. Crew Warby Parker Prescription Fashion Eyewear Nichols Road by Tiffany & Co. Plaza Customer Service 4750 Broadway Kansas City, MO 64112 816.753.0100 For leasing inquiries,  call 816.561.3456 or visit www.highwoods.com

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Plaza Lighting 2015 Info by KCMB News Kansas City

Celebrate the magic of the season and join us for the 86th Annual Plaza Lighting 2015 Ceremony on Thanksgiving evening. The live show begins at 6pm with a special tribute to our World Champion Royals and will end with Kansas City native and No. 1 New York Times Bestselling author of Gone Girl, Gillian Flynn as she flips the switch and lights up the Plaza. Indie rock band The Hembree will perform a free show following the ceremony.   Arrive early for the Pre-show beginning at 5pm with live Kansas City bands performances and great giveaways from KCP&L. Can't make it to the Plaza Lighting 2015 Event?  Tune into KSHB-TV 41 to watch the ceremony live beginning at 6pm, or stream it online at kshb.com.  Visit countryclubplaza.com for a ceremony map, parking guide and information on Plaza stores and restaurants open on Thanksgiving. All the fun takes place on the Main Stage at Nichols Road & Pennsylvania by Brio Tuscan Grille. 5 - 6pm | KCPL Pre-show Giveaways & performances by The Snow Globes, KC Rep, KCB-II, SunRaise Choir, Paul Mesner Puppets 6 - 7pm | Plaza Lighting 2015 Ceremony Royals Tribute, Gillian Flynn, KCP&L Plaza Lights Players, Snow Globes, Isaac Cates and Ordained 6:54pm | Flip of Switch with Gillian Flynn Followed by three simultaneous fireworks displays 7 - 8pm | Post Plaza Lighting 2015 Concert with The Hembree The magic of the season continues each night when the plaza lights come on at 5pm through Sunday, January 17.

THANKSGIVING ON THE PLAZA   Enjoy Thanksgiving dinner before the plaza Lighting 2016 Ceremony at one of our fine restaurants or cozy cafes. Visit Our list of Kansas City Restaurants for a complete list of Thanksgiving dining options.

SANTA PAWS IS COMING TO TOWN Come down to the Plaza for Santa photos with your pets, family, kids, friends - everyone is welcome! Santa Paws is located at 314 Ward Parkway next to Zoom Toy Store. Opening day is Friday, Nov. 27 from noon - 4pm, the day after the plaza lighting 2015 KC ceremony, and then every Saturday and Sunday through Dec. 20. Photo packages start at $10 and proceeds benefit The Humane Society of Greater Kansas City.

COREPOWER YOGA GRAND OPENING  Roll out your mat and experience what it's like to crank yoga up to 11 during Corepower Yoga's grand opening event on Monday, November 30 from 6 - 7pm. Come check out the studio, meet fantastic instructors and practice a class. Plus, stick around for fun and refreshments from Simple Science Juices and AY Musik! Wyandotte next to Fiorella's Jack Stack BBQ.

SEPHORA Experience the best in makeup, skin care, fragrance, hair - and use innovative tools to find the right shades and formulas for you. Pop in for a Mini Makeover at the Beauty Studio, or book a service with a Beauty Advisor to get personalized, unbiased advice.  Experience the beauty of Sephora. Nichols Road next to BCBG.

BLUEMERCURY NOW OPEN Just in Time for the Plaza Lighting 2015 KC Celebration Calling all Beauty Junkies! bluemercury represents some of the world's most coveted cosmetic, skincare and hair products.  Such as well known makeup artist lines Laura Mercier, Trish McEvoy, Bobbi Brown and Nars. Skincare solutions from M-61 Skincare, Revive, La Mer, skinceuticals, Dermalogica and Darphin. Hard to find niche brands like Ren, Caudalie and Mario Badescu. Nichols Road next to Eileen Fisher.

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American Royal 2015 at Arrowhead Stadium by KCMB News Kansas City

The American Royal Barbecue began 36 years ago in the parking lot of the Golden Ox Restaurant and has since grown to become the world’s largest event of its kind. This year’s event will take place for the first time at Arrowhead Stadium and brings together world-renowned pitmasters and backyard barbecue enthusiasts to compete for the title of best barbecue. The new venue affords additional space for the growing number of participants and spectators, as well as expanded peripheral barbecue activities.

The American Royal 2015 at Arrowhead Stadium will feature excellent Kansas City BBQ as well as competitors from all over the Nation bringing in their grills and BBQ skills, competing for ribbons in several different categories. There will be great live Kansas City bands like BIG SHOW Dueling Pianos, The KC All Stars (official band of The Kansas City Chiefs) and more great entertainment to go along with the great food.

The American Royal Barbecue 2015 is pleased to announce that 2015 will be a record-breaking year for number of teams participating in competition. The final count is 618 teams (representing 39 states and 3 countries), up 56 total teams from 2014. The large number of participants makes this event by far the world’s largest barbecue competition.

In addition to the barbecue, the 90th Annual American Royal Parade will also now take place at the Truman Sports Complex on Saturday morning. The enhanced experience at Arrowhead will feature exciting new amenities including the Cowtown Family Fun Fest presented by Cerner on Saturday. Over a dozen food vendors including Zarda Bar-B-Q and Plowboys BBQ will be available in the Budweiser Pavilion throughout the weekend. A live music stage Friday and Saturday night will feature eclectic regional bands and featuring country music icons, Big & Rich. And a fireworks display ends each night with a bang. 

$15 Single Day Tickets to American Royal 2015 and $25 Weekend Tickets are available at
www.Ticketmaster.com. 

"The Pit" VIP tickets feature all-inclusive food and beverage and prime stage views and are available at
www.TicketsForLess.com. 

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Plaza Art Fair 2015 Kansas City by KCMB News - KC Plaza Event and Band Line Up

The Plaza Art Fair returns September 25, 26, & 27 with a new presenting sponsor: Saint Luke's Health System, new music from Kansas City bands, (stay tuned for the Plaza Art Fair Band Line Up), new Kansas City restaurants, new artists and a Big Screen Video Truck to cheer on our boys in blue the Kansas City Royals.  Enjoy nine blocks of amazing artwork form 240 premier artists, cuisine form 26 Plaza restaurants and performances from the area's best local and regional musicians on three live music stages -Russell Stover Stage, Ink Live! Stage and KKFI Community Stage all weekend long at The Plaza Art Fair in Kansas City. Visit the Kids Art Experience presented by St. Paul's Episcopal Day School with hands-on art and science.  Join the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art at their 'Silver Screen Studio,' with children's art activities, a Thomas Hart Benton photo opportunity, and a prize wheel!  Stop by the Saint Luke's tent, grab a passport and check out booths from more than 25 local art groups with ArtsKC, redeem your passport for great prizes! The Plaza Art Fair is the perfect family destination.  Now that's Kansas City News! A special thanks to our Plaza Art Fair partners: Saint Luke's Health System, Russell Stover, KSHB-Channel 41, ink, KKFI, VisitKC  and Time Warner Cable.

WARBY PARKER OPENING THIS MONTH     Warby Parker was founded in 2010 with a rebellious spirit and a lofty objective:  to offer designer eyewear at a revolutionary price, while leading the way for socially conscious businesses. Offering prescription eyeglasses and sunglasses, the new Plaza location on Nichols Road by Tiffany & Co. is one of the few showrooms to open in the U.S.

DIEBEL'S CIGAR FESTIVAL   Diebel's Sportmen's Gallery is hosting its third annual Kansas City Cigar Festival on Saturday, September 12 from 11am-3pm. The event will be held on the rooftop above Diebel's.  Enjoy cigars, lunch, drinks, entertainment and fun!  More than 15 premium international cigar manufacturers will display their brands. The Dark Horse Distillery will sample its locally made spirits with Cooper's Hawk Winery sampling wine. Click here for details and ticket information. Don't miss the best cigar party in town according to Kansas City News!

ARTFUL SHOPPING AND DINING     Now - 7 | Thank You Event 25% off reg. price at Talbots.      Now - 7 | Take 20 - 40% off almost everything everything at Moosejaw. Now- 30 | Donate $5 in-store to No Kid Hungry and receive a $20 Award to use for future purchase at Tommy Bahama. 3, 10, 17, 24 | Weekly art exhibits featuring some of KC's homegrown talent.  Happy hour specials from 6:30 - 8:30pm at Seasons 52 Art and Wine Series.    10 | In-store Fashion Show and Style Event at Chico's from 6 - 8pm. Preview fall styles, enter to win Diebel's Kansas City Cigar Fest tickets or a $25 Kona Grill Gift Card. Refreshments served.     19 | Receive $30 off purchase at the Eileen Fisher Fall Celebration.  24 | Enjoy an evening filled with food, drinks, and our favorite fall gifts from 6 - 9pm. Enter to win great prizes and Save $10 on every $50 purchase at HMK's Fall Shopping Event. 26 | Meet the Maker at the Better Cheddar  from 11am - 5pm during the Plaza Art Fair. Try some of the best local products KC has to offer. Meet local producers form KC Canning Co., Savory Addictions Nuts, Somerset Ridge Vineyard and more! 26 | Get a caricature drawing created by Eileen McCoy at Barton Perreira from noon - 2pm during the Plaza Art Fair. Check out the latest frames and sunglasses during this free event.     29 | Join Repùblica for an exclusive wine dinner at 6pm with Marta Delfa, Brand Ambassador of Torres Wines.  Tickets $60.

VOLUNTEER FOR THE PLAZA ART FAIR Stay in touch for the latest band line up, in years past we have had The KC All Stars, BIG SHOW Dueling Pianos, and The Taxis. Get your backstage pass to the Plaza Art Fair! Every year we have more than 200 dedicated, engaged and fun volunteers step up to make our three-day festival happen. Volunteering at the Plaza Art Fair gives participants an exclusive, behind-the-scenes appreciation of the artists and art that make the festival so enticing and fun.

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