The Verse - Volume 9
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Community Corner - Help Needed and Upcoming Events

Jan 7-“First Fridays in the Crossroads” Arts District, 7-9pm, 1st Friday each month, www.crossroadscommunityassociation.org

Jan 7-“Flirt Friday”, Salsa lessons, 8-9 and dancing 9-midnight at Madrid Theater, 3810 Main, $7 cover, info www.kcsalsa.com

Jan 7-9-KC Symphony “Loves Legacy” at Lyric Theatre, 8pm-Fri./Sat; at Yardley Hall, JCCC, 2pm-Sun, www.kcsymphony.org

Jan 7-Feb 20-“Affluenza! A Riot of Excess", at American Heartland Theatre, Crown Center, details at www.ahtkc.com

Jan 8-KC Cares New Volunteer Orientation, Johnson County Library, 9874 W. 87, 10-1030am, 913-381-2655. www.kccares.org

Jan 8-5th Annual Legacy Awards at Gem Theatre, benefit Negro League’s Baseball Museum, info at www.nlbm.com

Jan 11, 18 & 25-Church of Resurrection Singles Adult Ministry, “Ignite”@COR, 13720 Roe, 7pm, guests/non-members welcome. Single Adults Ministries are three groups age 30-44, 44-55 and 55 +; more information at www.ignitekc.org

Jan 11-17-Week of events celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday and promoting diversity in KC, www.kcharmony.org

Jan 13-Central Exchange’s Revitalization of Kansas City Luncheon Series: “Kansas City after Bi-State II Defeat” w/Mayor Kay Barnes & City Manager Wayne Cauthen, 11:45am, non-mem-$20, more details at www.centralexchange.org

Jan 14-Young Friends of Art’s “5 o’clocktails” at Fairmont Hotel on Plaza, 5-7pm, 816-751-1305 or yfa@nelson-atkins.org

Jan 14-Ozanam Guild’s“2nd Friday” @ Boozefish, 1511 Westport, 6-8pm, $10, change from Canyon Café, www.ozanamguild.org

Jan 15-“Bowling with Ballerinas”, 3 games of bowling & beers w/ KC Ballet members, 1030pm, Mission Bowl, www.kcballet.org

Jan 15-Catholic Charities “Snow Ball” at Crown Center Exhibition Hall, 6pm reception, 8pm dinner and dancing to 1:00AM.  More info on Snow Ball and Catholic Charities Services at www.catholiccharitiesks.org

Jan 15-Northland Regional Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet, more details at www.northlandchamber.com

Jan 15, 16, 19, 20, 22 & 23-CenterSeason presents CenterStage production “Cabaret”, nonmem$15/students$8, www.jcckc.org

Jan 16-Country Club Plaza’s Season of Lights ends. Lights out until Thanksgiving evening, November, 24, 2005.

Jan 17-Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday

Jan 17-10th Annual Martin Luther King Day Youth Celebration at Rockhurst College

Jan 19-Home Business Connection monthly luncheon, more details at www.hbckc.org

Jan 19-Feb 13-“Permanent Collection” at Unicorn Theatre, schedule at www.unicorntheatre.org

Jan 20-KC Chamber’s Business After Hours “Technology Showcase 2005” at Metropolitan Community Colleges Business & Technology College, 4:30-7:00pm, $10mem/$25non. BTC, 1775 Universal, is near I-435 & Front St, details at www.kcchamber.com

Jan 21-American Cancer Society’s “Barrister Bowl”, Folly Theater, 6pm, attorney competition, live audience, info 913-432-3277

Jan 21-Feb 13-“Two Trains Running” at Kansas City Repertory Theatre, www.kcrep.org

Jan 22-Synergy Services “Mardi Gras Mask”, party, auction, dance, fundraiser at Downtown Marriott, 6pm, 816-587-4100.

Jan 22-Young Friends of Symphony’s Pink Martini, Midland Theatre, 530pm, post party at Le Fou Frog, www.kcsyfs.org

Jan 22-April 3-“Fairy Tale Village” at Crown Center, classic children’s tales come to life, info www.crowncenter.com

Jan 23-National Football League Playoffs: AFC & NFC Championship Games, schedule TBA at www.nfl.com

Jan 23-Friends of Symphony’s A “Seussical” VIP event at KC Public Library following concert, 330-5pm, $10, 913-383-1436

Jan 24-2nd Annual Chapter & Verse 2004, benefit for Writers Place, at New Theatre Restaurant, details at www.writersplace.org

Jan 25-Feb 20-“Holes”, from award winning young adult novel, at Coterie Theatre Crown Center, www.thecoterie.com

Jan 26-Central Exchange’s CEO Series w/ KS Governor Kathleen Sebelius, 11:45am, non-members $35, www.centralexchange.org

Jan 27-Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Open House, 1600 Baltimore, Suite 250, www.hispanicchamberofkc.com

Jan 27-ODV’s Monthly Happy Hour/Wine Tasting@Pierponts Union Station, $20, 6-8pm, RSVP to insure space, www.odvkc.com

Jan 28-29-Special Olympics “Heartland Winter Games”; skiing, skating, hockey competitions, schedule at www.ksso.org

(Volunteers are needed to assist with Winter Games, call KC Ski Club at 913-383-9006 or www.kcskiclub.org

Jan 29-Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s “Breakfast of Champions” at Fairmont on Plaza, details 913-262-1515

Jan 29-“Later in KC w/ Bob Costas” Downtown Marriott, benefit Steve Palermo Endowment for Spinal Cord Injury, 816-941-8877

Jan 29-KC Young Matron Gala “Magic Ball for MOSCA 2005” benefiting Metropolitan Organization to Counter Sexual Assault at Overland Park Marriott, 1920’s theme, martini bar, entertainment, $150, more details at 913-338-5669

Jan 29-Smuckers” “Stars on Ice” at Kemper Arena, 730pm, list of skaters and event details at www.kemperarenakc.com

Jan 30-Children’s TLC “Groundhog Run” at Hunt Midwest SubTropolis, 5K-9am, 10k-945am, register/info www.childrenstlc.org

Jan 31-MU vs. KU basketball in Lawrence, 6pm, ESPN, Go Hawks! www.kuathletics.com Go Tigers! www.mutigers.com

Feb 4-WIN for KC’s Women’s Sports Award Celebration at Hyatt Regency Crown Center, with keynote speaker Diana Nyad, 11:30am –1:15pm, also recognition of Kansas City’s Olympians, more details at www.sportkc.org

Feb 4-“First Fridays in the Crossroads” Arts District, 7-9pm, 1st Friday each month, www.crossroadscommunityassociation.org

Feb 4-6-Sesame Street Live/Elmo’s Coloring Book at Kemper Arena, info at www.kemperarenakc.com

Feb 5-9th Annual “Art for the Children” benefiting Medical Missions Foundation at Westin Crown Center, www.mmfworld.org

Feb 6-“SUPER BOWL XXXIX” at Alltel Stadium, Jacksonville, FL, game time 5:25pm CST, Fox TV

Feb 8-“Fat Tuesday”, conclusion of fortnight of “Mardi Gras” festivities in New Orleans & weekend in St. Louis,

Feb 9-Ash Wednesday, beginning of Lent

Feb 8-13-Theater League presents “Mamma Mia” at the Music Hall, 1310 Wyandotte, www.theaterleague.com

Feb 10-13-The Boat Show at Bartle Hall, $7, 816-931-4686, www.patrihaproductions.com

Feb 11-Young Friends of Art’s “5 o’clocktails” at Fairmont Hotel on Plaza, 5-7pm, 816-751-1305 or yfa@nelson-atkins.org

Feb 11-Ozanam Guild’s “Second Friday”, Location TBA, 6-8pm, $10, info at www.ozanamguild.org

Feb 11-13-The Kansas City Remodeling Show at The American Royal Complex, $7, 816-931-4686, www.patrihaproductions.com

Feb 11-13-The Metropolitan Lawn & Garden Show, American Royal Complex, $7, 816-931-4686, www.patrihaproductions.com

Feb 12-7th Annual KC “Polar Bear Plunge”, Shawnee Mission Lake, fundraiser for Special Olympics, www.ksso.org or 913-236-9290

Feb 12-“Hands & Hearts for Children” at Clubhouse on Baltimore, benefit Children’s Mercy, 7pm-midnight, info 816-346-1300

Feb 12-Kansas City’s Advertising Club’s “2004 OMNI Awards” at KC Marriott Downtown, $50mem/$75non, www.kcadclub.com

Feb 12-Shakespeare Black-Tie Gala at Fairmont benefiting Shakespeare Festival; dinner, auction, martini bar, info 816-361-0761

Feb 14-“Happy Valentine’s Day!