It's deja vu all over again tonight at Crown Center Square! Tonight's movie is Groundhog Day, the classic 1993 comedy starring Bill Murray and Andie MacDowell. Murray stars as a narcissistic news reporter tasked with covering the yearly Groundhog Day event at which Punxsutawney Phil "predicts" the start of spring. He finds himself reliving the day endlessly,... [Read more...]

Have you been to the KC Fringe Festival yet? This is the 6th year of the most eclectic event Kansas City has ever seen! From puppetry to burlesque, from painting to performance art, from spoken word to avant garde films, and absolutely everything in between, the KC Fringe Festival provides an uncensored opportunity for artists in all mediums to present their... [Read more...]

Ahh, back-to-school season. Even if you don't have kids, there's just something exciting about this time of year...Oh wait, I know what that something is...Missouri's Sales Tax Holiday!  It's a few weeks off, but it never hurts to be prepared. Besides, you'll probably want to do some shopping around ahead of time if you really intend on purchasing a big-ticket... [Read more...]

At Friday Night Flicks, enjoy a free movie under the stars every week at Crown Center Square in downtown Kansas City, about 20 minutes from The Ridge at Chestnut! You can't top this cinematic experience, watching a great movie under the stars, surrounded by the beauty of Kansas City at night, absolutely free! Sure beats paying $10 at the megaplex, right? Tonight's... [Read more...]

This Friday, July 16th, O.A.R will be playing a concert at Kansas City's Starlight Theatre with Citizen Cope. O.A.R is one of those bands that has a pretty huge following, but you never hear a whole lot about them. That may be because, unlike many of the more famous, personality-based acts, these guys are musicians, and not trying to be anything else.... [Read more...]

If you answered an enthusiastic "yes!" to that (or threw up metal fingers a la Ronnie James Dio), this blog is for you! There are some great shows going on all over Kansas City this weekend, and I have gathered them here for your perusal, because I am your loyal blogger, and a stand-up gal if I may say so myself. Check these shows out, and you could be rocking... [Read more...]

If you workout on a regular basis (hopefully you're taking advantage of  our great fitness center) you may have realized that even though you wash your gym clothes after each use, they can start to retain odor after a while. Some fabrics are worse than others about this, but after running a bunch of 10ks and a couple half-marathons, I can promise you that eventually,... [Read more...]

Whether you're heading out to Booms and Blooms tomorrow or having a nice leisurely picnic amongst the beautiful landscaping here at The Ridge at Chestnut, 4th of July weekend calls for alfresco dining. But don't settle for the same-old, same-old picnic food! Ditch that grocery store potato salad and try one of these delicious and interesting side salads from... [Read more...]

I mentioned Booms and Blooms at Powell Gardens in my last post, but that's not the only thing going on in Kansas City for Independence Day! There are plenty of exciting events to keep you busy all weekend long. Here are some of the best: Parkville 4th of July Fireworks Festival This is an old-fashioned American Independence Day celebration, complete with... [Read more...]