Celebrate the art of the cocktail all week long from February 6th  through 10th at the Power & Light District! Go behind the scenes of  many bars and restaurants, and get a one-of-a kind experience  unique to every venue. The participating bars and restaurants will  offer a specialty cocktail for only $5 all week! For more  information,  visit www.powerandlightdistrict.com.

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Annie Griffiths was one of the first female staff photographers for National Geographic. She has worked all over the world and also found time to raise two children. Hear her tell tales of balancing her work and family life, which included taking her children to some very exotic places, at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts on February 28th. For more information, click www.kauffmancenter.org.

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The 57th Annual Bacchus Ball, Trifecta and Ties, will be held March 3rd at Studio Dan Meiners. The evening will include DJ Aston Martin, live and silent auctions and a roulette table. April McCracken and Marshall and Nora Lockton will serve as the honorary co-chairmen. All of the evening’s proceeds will benefit The Children’s Place. Please click http://www.bacchuskc.org/docs/ballNew.asp for more information.

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Hurry and get your tickets to Shen Yun 2012 soon before they’re all gone! The performance will be held at the Kansas City Music Hall on January 31st. For more information, call 913-735-0513.

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Featuring one of the most extraordinary rookie classes in all team history, come to the Sprint Center February 4th to see the spectacular talent that is the Harlem Globetrotters. The team is made up of star talent such as the world’s tallest pro basketball player, the Globetrotters’ shortest player ever, along with champions from the 2011 College Slam Dunk Contest. Experience shocking and exhilarating basketball skills put on by the Harlem Globetrotters who are sure to bring excitement to the Sprint Center! For more information, visit www.sprintcenter.com.

If you’re suffering from a little post-holiday weight gain then look into the great classes offered through the Kansas City Ballet. There is still time to sign up for the Adult Ballroom Fitness, Irish Step and Teen/Adult Hip Hop classes. Each course lasts for eight weeks and is taught by a knowledgeable instructor. The classes are designed for all levels, so don’t be shy if you’re new to the dance world! Find more information at www.kcballet.org.

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Eager to try a variety mouth-watering foods from top chefs around the Town? Gather family and friends to enjoy Kansas City Restaurant Week January 20th through 29th. An exhibition of the Town’s finest culinary talents, Restaurant Week demonstrates why the KayCee dining scene is among the nation’s best. The week features an array of participating restaurants, old and new, offering you a wide variety of delicious cuisine to try or enjoy again. Be sure to partake in the special deals and multi-course meals during Restaurant Week. For more information on prices and participating restaurants, visit www.kansascityrestaurantweek.com.

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This is a gift that won’t soon be forgotten! This holiday season kids will have the chance to have their hand prints on the Children’s Wall at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. Send in your child’s hand print, along with a generous donation, and their hand print will be placed on the wall early next year! There will also be a handprint-making event at the Center on Tuesday, December 27th from 12 to 3 pm. For more info about this unique opportunity, visit www.kauffmancenter.org.

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Starlight Children’s Theatre and the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts are joining together to bring a new type of family fun to Our Town in 2012.  Elaborate sets and professional performances will delight the young and the young at heart!  The first production at the Kauffman Center will be Disney’s Aladdin, running from February 3rd to 5th, and Narnia The Musical will run from April 6th to 8th.  For more information, visit www.kauffmancenter.org.

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This year’s Project Rise Holiday Fundraiser will be held on the evening of December 15th at the recently opened Bar Louie located in the Kansas City Power & Light District. The event is free, and guests will enjoy live music, appetizers and a presentation about Project Rise. Along with Kansas City Power & Light District’s $5,000 donation, Bar Louie will donate 15 percent of all food and beverage sales made during the event. Project Rise is a program that will attempt to engage at-risk young adults in productive activities educational opportunities, paid internships and case management. For more information, call (816) 841-9100.

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