The revitalization of downtown KC. - nationally televised-

Have you seen those 30-second commercials some cities or states occasionally run on television? At KCADC, we've been working to tell our story in a much bigger way. Starting here at home, then moving on to a national distribution, the story of Kansas City will reach millions by way of a fabulous one-hour film. "Th e Next American Dream," a documentary film showcasing Kansas City's downtown revitalization, will appear for the first time on KCPT Thursday, October 8, at 9 p.m.
Additional Air Dates:

Stay tuned!

We will send regular updates on additional local airings on KCPT, our national presenting station. We will also keep you posted on national airdates through the PBS network as they are scheduled in other U.S. cities.

Read more about the film in today's Kansas City Star

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www.NextAmericanDream.com

Thursday, July 30
5 pm to 9 pm

18th & Vine Reception & Pub Crawl

Join the Downtown Council at 18th & Vine on Thursday, July 30. We'll kick the event off at Harper's Restaurant with cocktails, appetizers, live entertainment and around 5:30 pm a brief program will begin with an overview of recent successes at 18th & Vine presented by the Jazz District Renaissance Corporation, American Jazz Museum and Downtown Council.
At 6:15 we'll start our pub crawl of the district stopping to enjoy live music at:

• Harpers Restaurant
• Mutual Musicians Foundation
• KC Friends of Alvin Ailey
• KC Blues and Jazz Jukehouse
• The Blue Room at the American Jazz Museum

Tickets are $20 for DTC members and their guests and $25 for non-members. Your ticket includes beverages and food at reception at Harpers and entrance to the other locations. Reservations must be made in advance!

Contact Ann Holliday, ann@downtownkc.org to reserve your spot by July 23.

We appreciate the support of our presenting sponsor, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Kansas City.

le "bistro style"

join us for our farmers' tables and wine dinners at the urban core table where you will be able to dine with other members of the urban core and receive a 10% discount - 10 or more urban core guests dining together will be awarded an additional 5%

for 15% total discount - let us know you are with the urban core when you make the reservation

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Wednesday, May 13, 2009
organic wine - local food
Badger Mountain Wine Dinner

start with a glass of Badger Mountain Riesling, one of the first organic wines that blue bird bistro was able to share when we committed to serve organic wine - be seated for four courses of local food

the folks from Badger Mountain Vineyard, Columbia Valley, Washington will be here to introduce their wine with each course

$50 per person 6:30pm vegetarian/vegan option $50
reservations 816-221-7559 or bluebirdbistro.com

Good Natured Family Farm all natural beef marinated in Western Hills Produce Farm herbs au jus on a bed of Organic Way Farm arugula
Paired with Badger Mountain Merlot, 2007

Green Dirt Farm farmstead sheep's milk cheese bisque with a floating beignet de pomme de terre
Paired with Montinore Estate Pinot Gris, 2007

Good Shepherd Turkey Ranch turkey breast stuffed with Thane Palmberg Farm spinach in Minno Bernanam Farm butter, encrusted with Missouri Northern Pecans and drizzled with Elmer Gingrich Farm sorghum syrup
Paired with Montinore Estate Gewurztraminer, 2006

Campo Lindo Farm egg white merinque filled with blue bird bistro garden rose mousse
Paired with Montinore Estate Muller - Thurgau, 2007

First Fridays in the Crossroads Arts District
Type: Ongoing Events
Dates: First Friday of Every Month
Location: Near Crown Center
Address: Crossroads Art District, Kansas City, Mo.
Phone: 816.472.5701
Admission: Free
Hours: 7 p.m.-9 p.m.
URL: www.crossroadscommunityassociation.org
Description: Many galleries and studios in the Crossroads Arts District are open for at least 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. on the first Friday of each month. Please come to explore. Many of the galleries are closely located, so you're certain to find something you'll appreciate. Or feel free to call a specific gallery to find out their particular hours. First Friday’s exhibits do not necessarily coincide with a gallery's opening of a new exhibit. Check the ArtsLinks.org calendar for specific openings. Crossroads Arts District is part of the Crossroads Community. The area is known for its art galleries, studios, restaurants and unique shops. Maps also are available in most galleries or at the Web site.