Kansas City Jiggle Jam

Looking for some family fun this Memorial Day weekend?  You might want to check out Kansas City’s Jiggle Jam Family Fest on Saturday and Sunday at Crown Center Square.  This will be Jiggle Jam’s fourth year in Kansas City.  Things will be hopping on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  Check out the Jiggle Jam website for all the info! 

Have a happy and safe Memorial Day, whatever your plans~                     Rosemary, Atkinson-Thompson Group 

Coming Spring 2012: Sea Life at Crown Center

Kansas City’s Crown Center is always trying to add new, fun exhibits and events to its repertoire.  Well, they have a big project coming our way; Crown Center has ambitious plans for spring 2012.  Initial plans call for a two-story aquarium, featuring more than 30 phenomenal displays.  You will be able to view sea life, from “shrimp and starfish to seahorses, sharks, and rays!”  Love it!   Kids and adults alike should be enthralled!  The aquarium will feature a walk-through underwater tunnel (nice!).  Visitors will be able to enjoy “a two-to-three hour journey depicting the fresh waters of the Missouri River to the warm blue coral of the Caribbean and the dark abyss of the Atlantic Ocean.”  The aquarium will occupy the first floor of Crown Center’s Halls’ department store, as well as a portion of the second floor.  Sounds impressive and awe-inspiring to me!  I can’t wait to take our granddaughter next spring!  Check it out at http://www.crowncenter.com/Entertainment-81/Index.htm.

To another fun exhibit coming to the Kansas City area; add this one to your calendar~                                                                                                                                Rosemary Thompson James, Atkinson-Thompson Group

Crown Center’s “Under the Sea Adventure”

Do you and your little ones have cabin fever after all our snow (and maybe more to come!) this winter?  Need some fun that doesn’t involve snowsuits, gloves, and boots…some indoor fun?  You might want to consider a warm car drive to Crown Center, where your little ones can revel in Crown Center’s new exhibit, “Under the Sea Adventure“!  Admission is free, and families can take in an “enchanted world of whimsical creatures”, explore a submarine, and more!  The exhibit opened February 5 and will run through May 1.  Sounds like a great reason to get out of the house!

Enjoy the adventure…in warmth~                                                                          Rosemary, Atkinson-Thompson Group

Santa’s Gingerbread Village at Crown Center

There had to be some very busy bakers and decorators at The Westin Crown Center and Hyatt Regency Crown Center hotels when this gingerbread masterpiece was created!  The wonderful Santa’s Gingerbread Village is on display at Crown Center Shops, Atrium Level 1.  The village includes a reindeer stable, Santa’s sleigh garage, the elves’ dorm, a doll, rocking horse, and ball factory, and even Mr. & Mrs. Claus’ home.  To add to the fun, three locomotives travel continuously  though the village.  It is quite a display to be enjoyed by kids of all ages!  Santa’s Gingerbread Village is open during shopping hours, and admission is free!

To a very impressive rendition of Santa’s North Pole village~ Rosemary 

Ice Skating: Crown Center’s Ice Terrace Opening November 5

Kansas City’s only public, outdoor ice skating rink, the Ice Terrace at Crown Center, will re-open for its 38th season on Friday, November 5.  The opening day celebration will run from 6:00 a.m. until 9:00 a.m.  It will feature complimentary skating, bagels, and coffee!  For information on opening day, click here.  After the early morning opening celebration on November 5, the Ice Terrace will  be open daily for your and your family’s  enjoyment.  For additional information on the rest of the season, including admission prices, skate rental prices, the length of the season, specials, and group rates, click here!  What a fun way to kick off the winter season!

Happy skating, and bundle up~  Rosemary 

Hallmark’s Hallmarket Art Fair

As part of its centennial celebration, Hallmark is presenting Hallmarket, an art fair honoring and showcasing the creative talents within the Hallmark organization.  Hallmarket takes place on Saturday, October 2, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  All this creative talent will be on display at Hallmark Square, in front of the Hallmark Visitor’s Center, which is located at 2450 Grand Boulevard, Kansas City, MO. 

Nearly 70 artists, photographers, sculptors, designers, and photo stylists will display/demonstrate their art and offer their art for sale.  Art mediums will include beaded pins, hand-carved wooden flutes, illustrated baby t-shrits, original watercolor paintings, and much more.  All pieces to be displayed are the personal work of Hallmark artists and are not associated with their work at Hallmark.  Admission is FREE (the best kind!) and more information can be obtained by calling  816-274-3613.

What a wonderful opportunity to view and/or purchase original art from some of the most creative talent in Kansas City~  Rosemary

8th Annual Kansas City Irish Fest

 

This one’s for my business partner, Betsy The Irish!  The fun takes place at Crown Center from September 3 through September 5, and there will be lots of activities going on….three days of music, dancing, and exhibits.  Go commemorate KC’s proud celtic heritage!  Not Irish?  Go anyway, because they’re a lot of fun at parties…Betsy told me so!   For more details, including ticket prices, activities, times, directions, and more, visit the Kansas City Irish Fest’s website.

Sounds like a lot of fun~  Rosemary

“1776″ at Crown Center’s Off Center Theatre

“1776″ at Crown Center’s Off Center Theatre…a musical production nominated for three Tony Awards and the winner of  three, including Best Musical,  with a twist…an all-female cast playing our country’s early patriots!  This show is on stage at Crown Center’s  Off Center Theatre (Crown Center’s Level 3, Crown Center Shops) from Thursday, August 12, through Sunday, August 29.  Starring Musical Theatre Heritage’s Deb Bluford as Ben Franklin and Karen Errington as John Adams, this musical is based on events that led to the signing of the Declaration of Indpendence.    For more information, including show times, a seating chart, ticket prices, and more, vist Musical Theatre Heritage’s website.

Enjoy a novel cast’s re-enactment of a great moment in our country’s history~  Rosemary

Christmas in July

Well, nothing like getting a jump-start on the holidays!  On Saturday, July 10, and Sunday, July 11, Hallmark will be holding its Keepsake Ornament Premiere.  All the action will take place at Halls Crown Center and Hallmark Crown Center.  You can be among the first to see/purchase over 175 ornaments, including ten that are exclusive to this weekend’s premiere.  You can also register to win prizes and earn Gold Crown bonus points.  Want more information?  Just call 816.274.5483.

Merry July~  Rosemary

Dinosaurs in the Dark at Crown Center Square

How about a FREE,  fun Friday night at Crown Center Square?  It is suggested you bring blankets and lawn chairs to spend the evening taking in Jurassic Park on a huge outdoor screen.  If you want, you can bring your own food and drink, including beer or wine, but no glass containers, please!  Crown Center Square is located at 2450 Grand Boulevard, Kansas City, Missouri.  Start time for the movie is approximately 9:00 p.m.  You can call 816-274-8444 if you need any more information.

Enjoy the movie~  Rosemary