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TubaChristmas 2009 will be hosted by The Kansas City Symphony on Friday, December 4. This event will be one of 240 TubaChristmas concerts presented around the United States in tribute to the late artist/teacher William J. Bell, born on Christmas Day 1902. The TubaChristmas ensemble performs traditional Christmas carols and songs, many of which were arranged by noted American composer Alec Wilder, who ironically died on Christmas Eve, 1980. The memories of Bell and Wilder are celebrated in the annual performances of TubaChristmas groups around the nation.

(KANSAS CITY) – The Kansas City Symphony marks the beginning of the holiday season with Handel’s Messiah on Thanksgiving weekend. The Kansas City Symphony and Chorus join with the Independence Messiah Choir for this mosaic of the scriptures, which remains Handel’s most famous work. With over 400 musicians on stage, it is one of the most triumphant choral pieces ever written. Messiah is best known for its familiar “Hallelujah” chorus.

“A séance for piano and orchestra" -- ghosts of music's past weave through the three movement concerto

(Kansas City) - The Kansas City Symphony will present the world premiere of Lost Souls - A Piano Concerto by Israeli composer Avner Dorman on November 20-22. Lost Souls tell the haunting story of a séance summoning ghosts of concertos past, ending in an exorcism. Praised by Gramophone Magazine as “a fresh, young voice, worth following,” Avner Dorman is a rising star composer whose orchestral works were recently performed by the New York Philharmonic and the Los Angeles Philharmonic.

KANSAS CITY SYMPHONY HOSTS
KENNEDY CENTER PRESIDENT MICHAEL KAISER FOR FREE COMMUNITY ARTS CONVERSATION ON NOVEMBER 18

Kennedy Center President Michael M. Kaiser to Travel to all 50 States, Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C., to address the challenges facing non-profit performing arts organizations today

A revitalized lakehomes Magazine arrives in homes this coming November, after three months of planning and research, featuring a new dedication to journalistic integrity, thoughtful reporting and brilliant design. In a market of general interest publications lakehomes stands apart, building a strong relationship with some of Kansas City’s most affluent through a common passion for the finer celebrations of life.

For Immediate Release
July 29, 2009

Why Pink to raise money for breast health awareness through candle making event

Blue Springs, Mo. – Why Pink will be holding candle making classes to raise money for breast health awareness Sunday, Aug. 16th. The classes will be at Quixotic Fusion Studio- in the Crossroads District in Kansas City, Mo.

For Immediate Release
July 24, 2009

Contact Information
Stephanie Spatz-Ornburn
Director of Marketing & Events
816-842-1271 or 816-918-3616
sspatzornburn@cwbkc.com

The 2009 Corn Festival is the Place for Summer Flavors and Fun!

For Immediate Release
Corbett Crop Dusting LLC
660-233-3596
During this tough time for America's Farmers Corbett Crop Dusting Launches Their Aerial Application Service to help farmers increase yields and profits.

Selfstoragefinders.com is an online self storage directory which launched in April of 2008. The site offers a unique way to connect prospective renters and owners. Prior to Selfstoragefinders.com a prospective renter would have to search for storage units in the phone book, leaving them looking at outdated data and high prices. Selfstoragefinders.com eliminates these problems by offering renters the ability to find multiple storage facilities quickly and easily. The displayed results benefit both prospective tenants and owners.

James J. MaiohoFor Immediate Release:

July 2, 2009

Madko Group of Prairie Village Kansas announces its new minority outreach program. The principals of Madko Group Consulting have been mentoring and working with small business for over twenty years, in a variety of Industries.

BIGSHOT to Debut Web Site for New Missouri Hockey Team and Their Home Arena

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DATE: Monday, June 29, 2009
EVENT: New Business Announcement
CONTACT: Liz Gilbert
pr@thinkbigshot.com

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Water Gardens 2009 Tour Features Fifty Six Gardens Across Metro Area

KANSAS CITY, MO - On July 11 and 12, 2009 from 9 AM to 5 PM, the Water Garden Society of Greater Kansas City (WGSGKC) will host its sixteenth annual water garden tour, Water Gardens 2009. The water gardens on tour are located at 44 private residences, 10 schools and nature centers throughout the greater metropolitan area, the Kansas City Zoo and Powell Gardens.

For Immediate Release
May 19, 2009

MEDIA CONTACT:
Darren Mark
816-868-8320 darrenjacobmark@yahoo.com

For Immediate Release
June 2, 2009

Contact:
Stephanie Spatz-Ornburn
Director of Marketing & Events
816-842-1271 or 816-918-3616
sspatzornburn@cwbkc.com

KANSAS CITY, MO–The City Market Festival Series continues this Saturday, with a Berry Festival on Saturday, June 6, featuring a Berry Beautiful Baby contest. The winning berry baby and two runners up will each receive a beautifully designed gift basket and gift card courtesy of Champagne Baby located in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. Family friendly activities including a berry stomp, berry toss, art projects with Wonderscope Children’s Museum and storytelling with Mother Nature are planned.

May 11 2009 (KANSAS CITY, MO) – As temperatures rise and families – including pets – flock outdoors to enjoy the spring weather, the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) warns that fleas can cause significant health and property threats for homeowners and their pets.

Three faiths come together to clean up 27th and Prospect

On Sunday, May 3rd at 1:00 p.m., people from diverse facets of the Kansas City faith community will join together for Project Abraham. This interfaith day of service will bring together four local religious institutions, including the Al-Inshirah Islamic Center, Community Christian Church, Congregation Beth Torah and Morningstar Missionary Baptist Church, supported by the Kansas City Metropolitan Crime Commission.

The Pembroke Hill Clothesline Sale will be April 24 and 25 on the school’s Ward Parkway campus, 5121 State Line Road.

The sale is free, and will run on Friday, April 24, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and continue on Saturday, April 25, from 9 a.m. until sell out (usually early afternoon). Shoppers should come early for best selection.

Who:The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City & Magic Touch Cleaning

What: Boys & Girls Clubs youth, under the guidance of Magic Touch Cleaning’s “Green Experts” will collect rain in rain barrels,plants trees at each unit site to help better the environment and water the trees throughout the year with rain collected.

KANSAS CITY SYMPHONY RECEIVES BRUNO WALTER MEMORIAL FOUNDATION GRANTS

Prestigious award supports emerging conductors

(April 15, 2009) – The Kansas City Symphony has been awarded a grant for the 2009-10 season from the Bruno Walter Memorial Foundation in support of its associate conductor position. Each year the Foundation awards grants to only three orchestras in the nation, and so this is a prestigious accomplishment. In addition to a grant of $7,500 to the orchestra to support the associate conductor position, KCS Associate Conductor Steven Jarvi will receive a career development grant of $2,500 to further his training. For next season, Jarvi’s position will be known as the Bruno Walter Associate Conductor Chair.

MERRIAM, KANSAS -- The City of Merriam will conduct its spring clean-up campaign during the week of April 20 - 24, 2009.  

Large items such as furniture, appliances, lumber, and other building material and miscellaneous large items are to be put curbside before your scheduled pickup day.  Residents should not load items into truck beds, trailers or inside containers they wish to keep.

As springtime approaches, weather warms up and leaves turn green, many people will spend more time outside planting bulbs, mowing the lawn and pulling weeds. Gardening can provide a great workout, but with all the bending, twisting, reaching and pulling, your body may not be ready for exercise of the garden variety. "Gardening can be enjoyable, but it is important to stretch your muscles before reaching for your gardening tools." says Dr. Frank Jimenez, a chiropractor and owner of Integrity Chiropractic and Wellness in Lenexa. "The back, upper legs, shoulders, and wrists are all major muscle groups affected when using your green thumb. A warm-up and cool-down period is as important in gardening as it is for any other physical activity. Performing simple stretches during these periods will help alleviate injuries, pain and stiffness. To make gardening as fun and enjoyable as possible, it is important to prepare your body for this type of physical activity." The following stretches will help to alleviate muscle pain after a day spent in your garden.

The fourth annual Symphony in the Flint Hills concert will be held Saturday, June 13 at 6:45pm.

Tickets will be on sale Monday, April 6, 2009 at 10am. There are four ways to purchase tickets:
• Call the Kansas City Symphony Ticket Office at 816.471.0400

Downtown DaysPRESS RELEASE

March 24, 2009

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Stacy Brandt, Events & Marketing Coordinator, Downtown Lee’s Summit Main Street, Inc.

Date: Wednesday, March 11, 2009
CONTACT: Pam Whiting, (816) 374-5481; e-mail pamw@kcchamber.com
Kendra Kemp, (816) 374-5465; e-mail kemp@kcchamber.com

GKC CHAMBER TO SHOWCASE 134 INNOVATIVE ENTREPRENEURS AT BUSINESS AFTER HOURS NETWORKING EVENT THIS MONTH

TGS Now Offering LEED AP Exam Prep v2.2. Enroll Now! Next session is Saturday, March 7. Space is available. You must register to take the exam by March 31, so now is the time to prepare. Contact Tammy Clem to register for class:

Powell Gardens celebrates Earth Day from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, April 18 with the theme: Go green and get growing. The day includes sneak peek tours of the Heartland Harvest Garden set to open in mid-June.

For More Information Contact:
Kristin Wing
Wing Consulting Group
kwing@kc.rr.com
913.661.2488 – office
913.485.9655 - cell

The King of Green Launches Kansas City’s First Green Radio Show

Olathe, KS –Heritage Lawns & Irrigation is proud to introduce ECO-PRIDE, a biologically based approach of combining the best of chemistry, physics, biology, and microbiology with sound turf and landscape management practices.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Area Landscape Company Wins National Award

For further information contact:

Gabe Tinberg

913 441-2285 – Office

913-908-8815 - Cell

gabe@tinbergturfinc.com