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Harvester’s

Souper Bowl Week of Caring

The Kansas City Chiefs are teaming up with Harvester’s to feed the hungry during Souper Bowl Week of Caring from January 31st through February 5th! Join them in helping keeping Our Town well-fed by hosting a food drive or donating online at www.souperbowl.harvesters.org. With everyone’s help we could provide 50,000 meals to families in KayCee. Head to your nearest grocery store or go online and let’s help the Kansas City Chiefs and Harvester’s tackle hunger! For more information, visit www.harvesters.org.

Kemper Museum

Artist Talk

Visit Kemper Museum to enjoy Argentinean artist Ana Maria Hernando’s installation work Nina Soñando (Young Girl Dreaming) (2010). The exquisite and intricate installation is part of the Museum’s exhibition The Big Reveal, on view January 28th through April 15th. On the opening day, January 28th, come to the museum to hear first hand from Ana Maria Hernando about her cut-paper and installation works, inspired by her visits to remote villages in the Peruvian mountains. It’s sure to be a beautiful and interesting exhibit! For more information, visit www.kemperart.org.

Ana Maria Hernando’s previous installation, ‘When Women Sing,’ ran October 1st, 2010, through January 15th at Kemper Museum.

Country Club Plaza

Wine and Dine

Take your loved ones or friends to an elegant and mouth-watering five-course wine dinner January 20th. Starker’s Restaurant will be hosting the wine dinner with Adam Lee of Siduri Vineyards and Gary of Pisoni of Pisoni Vineyards, promising different and wonderful wine. Enjoy a barrel tasting of not yet released wines and current releases that will be paired with Chef John McClure’s menu. For more information, visit www.countryclubplaza.com.

Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art

Party Arty

Put your dancing shoes on to travel to a playground of industry and imagination as you dance the night away at Party Arty: All the World’s A Fair at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art January 21st. Bring a date, friends or family members to be entertained amid the sights and sounds of a retro-futuristic dream. There’ll even be spontaneous performances, high flying feats and body-bending acts by Quixotic Fusion. For more information, visit www.nelson-atkins.org.

KC Restaurant Week

Culinary Creations

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.