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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!
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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.

For Immediate Release
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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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

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

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(Mission, KS./June 16,2009) Traditionally, Father’s Day is a day to commemorate and celebrate dad and all men who step into the role of father figures. The Fearless Father’s Day Challenge is turning the tables and asking metro area men to step into the role of Taylor Swift.

Sports Coming to Downtown KC
Sports Radio 810 bringing sports and more to KC Live! In the Power and Light District

Whoever said sports would never make it to downtown Kansas City had never heard of the Big Boys Toy Show.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Contact:
Jeff McLaughlin
McLaughlin Music Group International, Inc.
615-530-3654
McLaughlinMusicGroup@gmail.com
http://McLaughlinMusicGroup.com

Jason Watson Hits #1 on Global Rock Chart

Date: Thursday, June 4, 2009
CONTACT: Pam Whiting, (816) 374-5481; e-mail pamw@kcchamber.com
Kendra Kemp, (816) 374-5465; e-mail kemp@kcchamber.com

TEN MINORITY-OWNED BUSINESSES TO BE HONORED AT CHAMBER’S SEVENTH ANNUAL POWER OF DIVERSITY CELEBRATION

[img_assist|nid=19944|title=Michael Pollan on KKFI|desc=Join The Kansas City Community Forum Monday June 8th 6-7 PM as we add a little common sense to our diets. Healthy Food author Michael Pollan discusses his book, In Defense of Food.

105.1 JACK FM and JACK's Big Breakfast with Bryan Truta and Nycki Pace again made news Friday morning, landing an interview with newly minted Scripps Spelling Bee champion Kavya Shivashaknar. The 13-year old Kavya from Olathe, KS - a suburb of Kansas City, MO - correctly spelled "Laodicean" to secure the first place finish and $40,000 in prize money.

Nearly a dozen of the metro area’s best singer-songwriters will perform their original music from 7:00 – 10:00 p.m. on Friday night, May 29 at Howard Station Park, Third and Main, in Lee’s Summit. The free family-friendly event will celebrate the First Birthday of KC Cafe Radio (www.kccaferadio.com), the area’s only radio station featuring independent music written by local talent.

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!

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It's about building life-long characteristic traits in our youth, both boys and girls.

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.

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.

For Immediate Release Contact: Julia Martinez
913.402.2020
jmartinez@insight-fs.com

Local firm featured in Forbes Magazine

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

This Tuesday, March 31, my guest on Tell Somebody will be Democracy Now host Amy Goodman. Amy Goodman will be appearing with Connie Dover the following Sunday, April 5th, in a benefit for KKFI. (See below for more information and a way to email your friends about this event).

In celebration of its sixth birthday, Black Dog Coffeehouse, Lenexa, KS will be rolling back to 2003 drink prices on Saturday, March 28, 2009. Customers are invited to enjoy live music (1p, 5p, 8p) as well as cake, face painting, games and door prizes at various times throughout the day.

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

Ann E. Butenas
Jan. 20, 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

If you have ever had surgery and suffered from that post-operative nausea and vomiting, then you will want to tune into KC Metro Woman LIVE! on HOT TALK 1510 AM at 9 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 24.

Liberty, MO.-Chauffered limo, romantic french dining and a 1 carat diamond ring! Yours to win for a Valentine's Eve proposal...all you have to do is register in person at The Polished Edge Fine Jewelry between December 27th and February 13th. Upon your registration, you are automatically entered for a chance to win!