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Halls ‘WHAT THE CHIC’ Twice Nominated for 2010 EMMY®

KDrisko — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 20:21:52 +0000

There is yet another EMMY® nomination for Our Town! Halls‘ WHAT THE CHIC style “webisodes” have been nominated in two different categories for the 2010 EMMY® Mid-America chapter: “Informational/Instructional: Feature Segment” and “On-Camera Talent — Performer/Host.” If you haven’t watched these 60 to 90-second “webisodes” designed to inform the viewer how to keep up with the latest trends, we suggest you do it! The entertaining, chic videos are hosted by Michael Mackie and are one of Halls‘ most popular attractions on its social network. The EMMY® winners will be announced on October 9th and our best wishes go out to the ‘WHAT THE CHIC’ videos!

Click on the Halls logo to the right to view the webisodes.

Television Production, Meet the Past, nominated for Regional Emmy!

KDrisko — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 19:57:53 +0000

The unique Kansas City Library/Kansas City Public Television production of Meet the Past is nominated for a Regional Emmy! The 34th Annual Emmy® Awards Gala will be held on October 9th at the Majestic Ballroom of the St. Louis Renaissance Grand. But that’s not all, the host, Ellie Kemper, is a cousin of Our Town’s Crosby Kemper III and niece of Our Town’s Jonathan Kemper. Everyone else would better know her as Erin Hannon, the receptionist on the hit TV show The Office. Make sure you tune in to the awards show and help cheer on the KayCee Emmy nomination!

Grand Opening of Forever XXI

KDrisko — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 17:14:57 +0000

	The Grand Opening of Forever XXI is tomorrow, August 28th, at the Country Club Plaza! Make sure you arrive when the store opens at 10 a.m. for a chance to receive gift cards up to $210 and other great Plaza giveaways! Forever XXI is a fashion forward, yet affordable, retail store suitable for any taste. We know we are going tomorrow!

Meet Halls’ Designer Bettye Muller

KDrisko — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 16:16:16 +0000

It may be short notice, but you don’t want to miss this! Famous shoe designer Bettye Muller will be at Halls on the Country Club Plaza tomorrow, August 12th, to show her exclusive collection of ladies’ shoes. Everyone is invited to this meet and greet, so strap on your best pair of heels to go admire the work of Bettye Muller.


Click on the shoe to be taken to Halls Plaza Website	Click on the shoe to be taken to Bettye Muller’s Website

KC Visitors’ Choice 2010

KDrisko — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 15:32:57 +0000

It seems as though KayCee natives aren’t the only ones who enjoy the Kansas City Repertory Theatre. Travelers to Our Town are voting for their favorite businesses in the 2010 KC Visitors‘ Choice Awards and nominated the KC Rep in two categories: Best Performing Arts Group and Spencer Theatre as the Best Performing Arts Space! Voting finishes on September 10th, so make sure you check out the winners in all 33 categories.

Click on the picture to the right to vote if you are an out-of-towner.

National Cheesecake Day

KDrisko — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:09:41 +0000

We are pleased to bring you yet another holiday to celebrate this July. National Cheesecake Day is Friday, July 30! In honor of this delicious day, the Cheesecake Factory is offering any slice for half the price. Head to a location nearest you or celebrate the holiday at home with your favorite recipe. Click on the picture below for more holiday information!

Raving about Ric Rac Roundup

KDrisko — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 16:07:56 +0000

Betsy Blodgett and Emily Blodgett-Panos are really trying to keep local artisans top-of-mind amidst the rest of KayCee’s fine arts fairs. Join the sisters at their second annual Ric Rac Roundup craft fair from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 24th at the parking lot of 300 Westport Road. This craft fair will feature creative pieces from 23 of Our Town’s local artisans and vendors. We are confident that you will be amazed by the talent that lives in KayCee. For more information, please visit ricracroundup.blogspot.com or call 816-756-0855.

Westport Café and Bar Grand Opening

KDrisko — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 18:48:11 +0000

Westport Café and Bar opened its doors to the public with “Friends and Family” nights hosted June 14th and 15th. Guests were treated to an appetizer, entrée and dessert, from the delicious French-inspired menu. The owners, Aaron Confessori and Chad Bender, spent the past several months creating their vision – a chic Parisian café with all the comforts associated with the typical American tavern. Westport Café and Bar occupies the former Blanc Burgers + Bottles location at 419 Westport Road. To learn more, visit www.westportcafeandbar.com.

Photo credit: Sam Reagan

Lindsay Archer enjoyed a cocktail at Westport Café and Bar’s grand opening.


Beau Williams


Aaron Confessori, owner	Amy Morrison, Cameron Brookfield and Lindsay Archer

Gorgeous Jewel Ball Decor by Trapp and Company

KDrisko — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 20:21:41 +0000

We hope you admire these breathtaking photos as much as we did! Trapp and Company deserves a round of applause for yet another year of fabulous Jewel Ball ambiance.

RED Development Duck Derby

KDrisko — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 15:25:32 +0000

RED Development is hosting its annual Duck Derby at 11 a.m. on June 27th. You can support Children’s Therapeutic Learning Center by adopting a duck and joining in the fun of watching thousands of rubber ducks race down Brush Creek. Visit www.duckrace.com/kc for more details!