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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

Liberty, MO. November 12th 6-9pm. Girl's Gala November 12th!
Join The Polished Edge Fine Jewelry and Serenity On The Square for a fun night of girl time...
relax with mini massages, shopping, and yummies!!

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Dave Wendler has brought his guitar/stringed instrument design and manufacturing to Kansas City. Besides holding a patent in the stringed instrument amplification field, he has also built more than 200 guitars, basses, mandolins and violins using his unique approach to amplified acoustic instruments. For more than thirty years he has lent his skills to repairing fretted instruments, acquired a US patent in the field of acoustic amplification, and also spent several years as the Quality Assurance Engineer in a major US guitar factory. While his instruments may appear to be solid body electric designs, the sonic signature is much more “acoustic” than “electric“.

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Tim Seley
785.317.0844
booking (at sign) twosecondsaway.com
www.newmusicmonday.com

Local Band Offers a Year’s Worth of Music – for Free

Kansas City, Kan. – A Kansas City-based duo released a new free song

KC Cafe RadioMusicians from Kansas City and West-Central Missouri will be the feature attraction at a unique presentation of fine music and fine wines, Sunday September 27, from 2 to 5 PM, at Montserrat Vineyards, just east of Warrensburg, MO. The free event is sponsored by KC Cafe Radio

Professional hoofers and novice shufflers alike will have the chance to show off their best moves and dance kicks this holiday season as Hilton Garden Inn celebrates the second year as official hotel sponsor of the Radio City Christmas Spectacular, starring the Radio City Rockettes, by encouraging consumers to submit their high kicks and dance moves to the “Holiday Kick Start” video contest.

Piccadilly Gala

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September 16, 2009

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

Louis and Company will be sponsoring another free kids dance team for kids ages 8-16. Auditions will be on Friday, September 11 at 5pm and Saturday, September 12 at 3pm. The nine week class will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays at 6:30 beginning September 14.

Saint Cloud Records recording artist Shannon Curtis coming to Black Dog - Sat Aug 15 @ 8p

http://shannoncurtis.net

Shannon Curtis will be playing Black Dog Coffeehouse Saturday, Aug 15 @ 8p. Opening for her will be Grace Kuhl, a local, budding musician.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 15, 3:30pm....Latteland Briar Cliff, 4115 North Mulberry, KCMO (just north of the Riverside exit on HWY 9).
Larry Garrett will be hosting "My Old Neighborhood." Local singer/songwriters will perform their original songs about life, personal experiences, family. This is a Family-Friendly event. The music is free and Latteland is a great place to get out of the heat on a hot afternoon.

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For More Information, Contact:
John Dutton, KC Cafe Radio
(660) 543-8813
john@kccaferadio.com

Featured musicians from throughout the Kansas City area will perform a variety of musical styles from 6:30 to 10 p.m. on Friday, August 21, at Howard Station Park in downtown Lee's Summit. The free, family-friendly event is sponsored by KC Cafe Radio, in conjunction with Downtown Lee's Summit Main Street's "Free Friday Nights" summer concert series.

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July 30, 2009

Media Contact: Mike McCoy

Phone: 785.393.4925

E-mail: mikecher@grandecom.net

Media Contact: Grant Johnson

Phone: 612.308.8392

E-mail: bgj14@yahoo.com

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Contact Information:
Stacy Brandt, Events Coordinator
events@downtownls.org
816-246-6598

Hi!

My name is Dave Holden. I'm currently working with Clayton Senne.

Clayton will be playing at Danny's in KC, MO, on August 5/09 opening for Ryan Cabrera. You can sample his music via myspace, here. I have attached a high resolution publicity photo for your publishing needs. Please feel free to request more :)

Ahmad S. Alaadeen: Photo Credit: Greg Gorman"Featuring User-Friendly Methods"

Kansas City, MO, USA - July 15, 2009 - The Mutual Musicians Foundation presents a book signing event for "The Rest of The Story," Tuesday, July 28 from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. in Kansas City's historic jazz district. Admission is free.

It All Starts Here... Downtown Lee's SummitPRESS RELEASE
Contact: Stacy Brandt, Events Coordinator, events@downtownls.org | 816-246-6598

For more information contact:
Adam MacDonald
(913) 371-3674
amacdonald@unitedway-wyco.org

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July 14, 2009

United Way advocators flash their support
KANSAS CITY, Kan. – On Saturday, July 18 at 5:30 p.m., join the movement making lasting change in health, income and education. Together, United Way of Wyandotte County and supporters will stage the first-ever LIVE UNITED Kansas City Flash Mob in front of The Legends14 Theatre at The Legends at Village West.

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.

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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

Text KCSAVE to 41411 or visit www.freemobilecoupons.MOBI .

Receive 1 text message on your cell phone with Deals of the Day sales & bargains from local businesses.

Kansas City, MO – Text KCSAVE to 41411 or visit www.freemobilecoupons.MOBI .

For immediate release 6/16/2009
Contact: Carey Maynard-Moody
785-842-6517
careymm@sunflower.com

Lawrence Musicians to Give Midnight Serenade to Amtrak Passengers

Lawrence, KS – Visitors to Lawrence’s historic 1955 Amtrak station are used to the sounds of growling diesel engines and the screech of wheels against steel rails. This Friday night, the depot will be surrounded with different sounds – the voices, guitars, and banjos of local Bluegrass and Old-Time Music performers.

Music in the ParkPRESS RELEASE
Contact: Stacy Brandt, Events Coordinator
events@downtownls.org | 816-246-6598

Free Friday Night Summer Concerts in Downtown Lee’s Summit


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ALTAR BOYZ
June 12-14 and 18-21, 2009
H & R Block City Stage
Union Station

Sonlight Productions is proud to announce the Kansas City premiere of ALTAR BOYZ at the H & R Block City Stage at Union Station June 12, 13, 14 and June 18, 19, 20 and 21.

Join in the show biz fun for the Jewish community’s own version of “American Idol” with Jewish Family Services “Raise Your Voice for JFS - Boogie to Broadway” on Sunday, June 14 at 7 p.m. in the Lewis and Shirley White Theatre at the Jewish Community Campus. It’s an event the entire family will enjoy together!

Featuring Internationally Acclaimed Artists Bobby Watson and Lisa Henry

Week-Long Series of Events Includes Concert Open to the Public
At The Blue Room on May 21

Washington, D.C. – The Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz will introduce its “Peer-to-Peer” blues and jazz education programs in Kansas City public schools May 18-22. Combining performance with information, these “informances” will be presented by six exceptionally gifted high school jazz students from the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts along with internationally acclaimed saxophone recording artist Bobby Watson, renowned blues and jazz vocalist Lisa Henry, and distinguished educator Dr. J.B. Dyas.

Featuring Internationally Acclaimed Artists Bobby Watson and Lisa Henry

Week-Long Series of Events Includes Concert Open to the Public
At The Blue Room on May 21

Washington, D.C. – The Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz will introduce its “Peer-to-Peer” blues and jazz education programs in Kansas City public schools May 18-22. Combining performance with information, these “informances” will be presented by six exceptionally gifted high school jazz students from the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts along with internationally acclaimed saxophone recording artist Bobby Watson, renowned blues and jazz vocalist Lisa Henry, and distinguished educator Dr. J.B. Dyas.