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Show Your Local Colors!

KDrisko — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:27:28 +0000

Over Labor Day weekend, purchase a Brookside sweatshirt and receive a $15 gift certificate to Stuff™ — a store stuffed with wonderful stuff! This deal only lasts until September 5th, so purchase a Brookside sweatshirt today and show your local colors!

Sloane and Casey Simmons,

co-owners of Stuff™

Bacon Fest: The Other Fundraiser

KDrisko — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 20:33:51 +0000

You may think you are in hog heaven at this year’s Bacon Fest: The Other Fundraiser on August 28th in the streets of Waldo. Bacon Fest is a casual outdoor event that includes loads of bacon, beer and bands all for the purpose of raising money for The Rehabilitation Institute of Kansas City. Guests will partake in fun contests and receive a commemorative t-shirt. For more details, visit baconfestkc.com.

New Options at Shop Beautiful

KDrisko — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 20:40:03 +0000

We have all loved Shop Beautiful for years now and think its trinkets are just to die for! So we were excited to find out that Shop Beautiful’s website is now offering the option to customize a number of items in just a few minutes. Design a frame with your favorite quote or a sign with your favorite picture for an easy and breezy gift fir for any occasion.

Click on the picture to the right to get started on a design of your own!

Burgers and Bingo

KDrisko — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 21:31:15 +0000

Go and enjoy drinks, burgers, and bingo on September 1st at Hamburger Mary’s Bar & Grille. Every bingo card you buy will benefit Tulips on Troost, a project to beautify Troost Avenue and raise awareness about the value of neighborhood revitalization in KayCee. For more information on this event, www.troostavenue.com.

Or click on the event flier to the left be linked to Hamburger Mary’s Bar & Grille.

Grand Opening of Altar Bridal

KDrisko — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 14:41:20 +0000

Calling all future brides! The Grand Opening of Altar, a bridal fashion boutique, will be held on August 12th at 332 W. 75th Street. Altar prides itself in “redefining bridal” and providing a personal atmosphere for brides to find the perfect designer dress. Special guests at this event will include Heidi Elnora, famed bridal designer and Project Runway Season 2 competitor, and Elise Bergman, bridesmaid dress creator. Save the date and head to Altar for some fun, fitting and fashion!

Fun Fact from the Altar Bridal website:

June has traditionally been “the Marriage Month.” This dates back to the Middle Ages where people were “clean” from their annual May baths so would be clean for their June wedding.

It’s Sidewalk Sale Season!

KDrisko — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 15:44:20 +0000

Sidewalk Sale season is in full-force! The Crestwood Shops will hold its 5th Annual Sidewalk Sale between Thursday, July 15th and Saturday, July 17th. Search the deals at some of Crestwood’s finest shops including, Bennet Schneider, Hudson & Jane, Frankly Basic, and the Little House. For more information, click here.

Brookside Sidewalk Sale

KDrisko — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 18:43:25 +0000

Mark your calendar for the Brookside Sidewalk Sale, happening July 8th through July 11th. Enjoy the beauty of Brookside and relish in the great deals area merchants have to offer!

Tulips on Troost Greeting Cards

KDrisko — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 16:34:28 +0000

Tulips on Troost has created a set of beautiful greeting cards to share with your family and friends! Eight different images taken on Troost Avenue, shot by three local photographers, are featured in the set. To see all images, click here. To purchase an order e-mail maureen@tulipsontroost.com or call 816-523-5553.

Altar

KDrisko — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 17:10:23 +0000

Altar, a bridal fashion boutique, is now open at 332 West 75th Street. Altar was created for brides seeking fresh and fashionable designer dresses in a personal atmosphere. Not only does the shop carry an extensive collection of up-and-coming designers’ gowns, they also have bags, veils, and jewelry to complete any bride’s look. To learn more, visit altarbridal.com.

6th Annual Waldo Crawldo Pub Crawl

KDrisko — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 21:12:30 +0000

14 bars/pubs/lounges/taverns will participate in this year’s Waldo Crawldo, offering drink specials, door prizes and other fun opportunities for all participants! The event will take place Saturday, June 12th from 6 p.m. to midnight. Tickets are $5 in advance or $10 at the door. Click www.waldocrawldo.com for details.