Céad míle fáilte! That means "a hundred thousand welcomes" in Gaelic, because Kansas City is welcoming you to the 8th annual Kansas City Irish Fest at Crown Center Square! This is a truly enormous celebration of Irish culture and Kansas City's Irish roots, going on over Labor Day weekend in the heart of Kansas City, just 24 minutes from The Ridge at Chestnut... [Read more...]

There are two great concerts going on tonight in Kansas City. Country music fans will want to go to Crown Center Square for a Tracy Lawrence concert, while rock fans will want to head to the Power & Light District for a free Gin Blossoms concert! Both venues are less than 30 minutes from The Ridge at Chestnut Apartments. Tracy Lawrence at Crown Center... [Read more...]

The Lawrence Busker Festival starts today! What's "busking" you ask? Well it's this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZEfyHFb0yI and this: [Read more...] Read More →

The Kansas City Zoo is such a fabulous part of the community, and they always have great events going on. While you may think of the zoo as a kids' destination (and it is great for kids!), the Kansas City Zoo actually has some great events for adults as well! This Thursday, the zoo is hosting an event that combines two very awesome things: beer and penguins!... [Read more...]

Next weekend is the annual Kansas City Ethnic Enrichment Festival! This is a great event where you can explore the diverse cultures of Kansas City by experiencing dance performances, traditional clothing, art, delicious food, and much more! The festival takes place at beautiful Swope Park, just 13 minutes from The Ridge at Chestnut Apartments. There are... [Read more...]

Renowned singer and songwriter Rufus Wainwright will play the Midland by AMC in Kansas City this Sunday, August 15. Wainwright is known for his unique musical style, sometimes referred to as popera or baroque pop. He often switches between guitar and piano during performances and is accompanied by rock and symphonic instrumentation. Elton John has... [Read more...]

Ocean's Eleven is one of those great movies that everyone seems to love. It's a great caper-flick with a star-studded cast, it's funny, and I have to say, I love to see men in suits! They may not be the Rat Pack, but Clooney, Pitt, and Damon sure do make a good team. It's the movie playing at tonight's Free Friday Night Flick in Crown Center Square, just... [Read more...]

Celebrate the creativity of Kansas City tomorrow night at First Friday in the Crossroads Arts District! This is one of the largest "First Friday" art walks in the country, with so much to see and do. See inspiring art at the galleries, shop the eclectic boutiques, and wine & dine at the unique, locally-owned restaurants. Galleries will be open from... [Read more...]