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We’re a day away from  Labor Day Weekend! What’s happening in Kansas City?

A lot!!!! Here’s the buzz on things you can do to celebrate the holiday in style:

Annual KC Irish Fest

Kansas City will celebrate the “Celtic” heritage with days of music, dancing and exhibits.  Over 30 local and national bands will be out there, playing traditional music and Celtic rock. Admission is $15 per day and $25 for a weekend pass (children 12 and under are free).

Rock the Light XI

This is the 11th year of the Rock the Light celebration!  For three days, enjoy a festival that involves camping (your choice) at YouthFront.  Enjoy a game room, swimming and waterslides.  Admission is between $15 and $45.

All of these events aren’t too far from Fountainview on the Plaza!

So what are you doing this Labor Day weekend?

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There are simple things you can do to update or “freshen” your living room with color and more!

For example, if your entire room is decorated in beige and brown, obviously, you need another color to break the dull pattern and brighten up the room.  And that’s just one idea– Real Simple lists 40 different things you can do to decorate and upgrade the space, like:

• adding a bouquet of bright colored flowers to the room
• tossing colorful throw pillows onto sofas and chairs
• adding a stack of your favorite reads to your end table
• mixing in bold prints like zebra stripes
• inserting a pattern rug into the room to give off a beautiful contrast

For the most part, these upgrades can stay the same throughout the different seasons; it just depends on the look you’re going for.  For example, rust, beige, brown and teal are year-round colors.

What’s your living room in need of at Fountainview on the Plaza?

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I’m going to make sure that I continue to enjoy the summer and all the entertainment it brings.  With that said, there is a FREE District Rythm concert scheduled for Sunday (August 29) at the Kansas City Power and Light District. Wanna go?

Bring some friends from Fountainview on the Plaza with you!

Join Jerold “Action” Jackson of Magic 107.3 FM and WillCo as they present the summer’s hottest concert series – District Rhythms! Bring the family down or come with friends and enjoy a night on the town! All guests under the age of 21 must be accompanied by a legal guardian. ~Kansas City

For more information, call 816-842-1045 or visit Kansas City Power & District Light!

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Are you familiar with Julian Bistro in Brookside?  Well the word is that Celena Tio, the chef and owner of the spot is one of the 10 chefs chosen to be on “The Next Iron Chef” on the Food Network!!!

Selections for chosen chefs are hand-picked, based on awards, popularity, reviews  other factors.

Tio is one of four female competitors and is the only one from the Midwest.  Just think, we have one of the best chefs in the area!!!

This will be the show’s third season.  The first show is scheduled to air Oct. 3.  For every Sunday the show is aired, Tio will hold a watch party at the bistro featuring food that she made for the show.  The cost is $35.

So bring your friends from Fountainview and enjoy one of your favorite reality shows!

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I know some great movies are coming out today, but I can’t seem to shake the fact that I haven’t seen “The Other Guys” yet.  So today, when everyone is going to see today’s releases, I’ll be purchasing tickets to see the two-week old movie starring Will Farrow, Samuel L. Jackson, The Rock, and other familiar faces.

Here’s the gist of the story:

Detective Allen Gamble is a forensic accountant who’s more interested in paperwork than hitting the streets. Detective Terry Hoitz is a tough guy who has been stuck with Allen as his partner ever since an unfortunate run-in with Derek Jeter. Allen and Terry idolize the city’s top cops, Danson and Highsmith, but when an opportunity arises for the Other Guys to step up, things don’t quite go as plan… ~Yahoo movies

I expect this movie to have me rolling!!!!

And in case you haven’t seen previews, check out this trailer:

This movie is available at Kansas City movie theaters!!!

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It’s a rare occasion now when you’re able to eat at a restaurant and come back with change in your wallet.  Coming to Cafe`Roux is an exception.

Ready to ROCK?

Prepare for the city to shake, rattle and roll next week Wednesday (Aug. 18) as some of the greatest rock bands perform live at the Rockstar Energy Drink Uproar Festival! Everything is going down at the Sandstone Amphitheatre (Bonner Springs).

Here’s a list of acts scheduled to entertain:

• Airbourne
• Avenged Sevenfold
• Disturbed
• Hail the Villain
• Halestorm
• New Medicine
• Stone Sour
• and more!

It’s an event that you don’t want to miss!!! Tell your friends! Enjoy!

Tickets: $125

How many Fountainview residents are ROCK fans?

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Planning on cooking some shrimp and corn tonight? That sounds like a good meal, right? But before you do, I thought it would be nice to give you some simple tips to use so that you’ll create a delicious meal!

If you’re grilling shrimp:

• Grill them with the shells on.  This will keep the meat moist inside and absorbs flavor better.  You can find shrimp that can easily peel at your local Super Walmart and other markets in Kansas City.

If you’re using frozen corn:

• Fresh corn tastes better, but if you’re buying frozen kernels, you can cook them so that they still taste good. As it’s boiling, add 1 tablespoon of flour to create a thicker and creamier substance.  Add diced onions to give it a great flavor!

I think I’ll cook this for dinner, along with a salad.

What are you cooking tonight? Better yet, what are some tips you use when cooking shrimp and corn?

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There’s a radio contest that I am happy to announce:

The Star 102 Snack Patrol will come to your office and deliver delicious snacks, like lemon bars, cinnamon rolls and brownies for up to 20 people– YUMMY YUM!

All you have to do is enter the name of your office, along with the address.  Two winners will win each week, so be sure and sign up!

Fountainview residents can liven up their office with sweet snacks for all!

Enjoy!

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Three events in Kansas City tonight??? That means there’s plenty to choose from to get into.  Here’s what’s happening:

• Dan Cummins at Stanfords Comedy Club in Kansas City‘
• Floral Art’ by Dinah Medina
• ‘Lucky Duck’

Dan Cummins will perform at the Stanford Comedy House at 8:00 p.m.  You have to see him in person!

The Floral Art gallery is open to the public.  Come out to the Vallie Victorian Mansion (Independence, MO) from 1:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m., Monday- Saturday.  Admission is $2-$5.

Lucky Duck is playing at the American Heartland Theatre at different times.  Admission is $10-$15.

Enjoy!

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