There are lots of places to find out what's going on in Kansas City! Here are some links to sites that I find very useful and fun!

KansasCity.com is a great place to start a search for all things Kansas City.

Experience KC Really gives one a good feel for what Kansas City is all about.

Convention and Visitors Bureau information for Kansas City tourists and convention goers.

Are you traveling to Kansas City? Need a report on road conditions?. Try the Missouri Department of Transportation Site. The Highway Patrol also offers a Winter phone report at 1-800-222-6400. Need a place to stay, you can start looking at Travel Now.com

You can search the Kansas City Public Library Catalog online, and put books on hold or transfer as well. If you live in the North part of town try Mid-Continent Public Library.

Kansas City is famous for its Bar-b-que.  Check out this fun site devoted to good food

Kansas City Restaurants

Kansas City is world famous for Barbeque.  Here are links to a few of the best places and some other restaurants of local interest.

  • Arthur Bryant's Barbeque
    Arthur Bryant's legendary Kansas City BBQ started here and continues today!
  • Gates Bar-B-Q
    With the tantilizing hickory barbecue smell drawing the customer through the ranch-style doors, he is immediately greeted by a smiling girl in uniform saying, "Hi, may I help you?"
  • K C Masterpiece
    At KC Masterpiece® Barbecue & Grill they believe that our barbecue is a celebration. First, it’s a celebration of a deeply held American tradition of cooking.
  • The American Restaurant
    Hidden away in a downtown complex in stolid Kansas City is a surprise garden gem - Warren Platner's pleasure dome of dining, the American Restaurant.
  • Jerusalem Cafe
    Located in the heart of historic Westport, Jerusalem cafe is the ultimate place to dine in.
  • Country Club Plaza Dining
    A diverse selection of fabulous dining!
  • Winstead's
    The Winstead's tradition began in 1940. Our motto back then - "We grind U.S. Choice Steak daily for the sandwich." is still our motto today. Authentic soda fountain treats and waitress service are still part of the tradition, too. And so is the fun.
  • The Velvet Dog
    A swank martini lounge
  • The Union Cafe
    Periodic Table Cafe, located in the heart of Science City, offers a variety of prepared foods and fountain drinks.  This fast paced Cafe fits with the charm and wonderment of the Science City Museum.
  • Rembrandt's
    Rembrandt's Restaurant is a fine dining establishment located in Kansas City, Missouri. Rembrandt's offers a beautiful and peaceful rural setting within the city.
  • Oklahoma Joe's Barbecue Company
    "America's Legendary Barbecue Company"
  • André's
    The Bollier family and staff at André's Confiserie Suisse pledge to provide our customers with the highest quality products just as we have since we opened in 1955.
  • Fiorella's Jack Stack Barbecue
    Rated America’s best barbecue in the Zagat Survey of America’s Top Restaurants, Jack Stack delivers fully cooked and frozen entrees to any location in the United States.
  • The Raphael
    The private setting and sophisticated fare of the Raphael Restaurant provide the perfect venue for serious business luncheons or romantic dinners.

  • Kansas City Entertainment

  • Kansas City Jazz Ambassadors
    TheKansas City Jazz Ambassadors remain dedicated to the development and promotion of this vibrant, historic and uniquely American art form.
  • Kansas City Concert Page
    Frequently updated list of local concerts
  • American Heartland Theatre
    The American Heartland Theatre continues to provide an intimate space where the audience can forget reality and take back their imaginations.
  • City in Motion Dance Theater
    They love to dance
  • Civic Opera Theater of Kansas City
    The Civic Opera Theater of Kansas City is a not-for-profit volunteer-based opera company dedicated to bringing quality light opera to new and expanding audiences in the Kansas City metropolitan area.
  • Coterie Theatre
    Over the past 24 years, the Coterie has given nearly 5,000 performances of 153 shows in residence, playing to over 1 million people.
  • Friends of Chamber Music
    For over 27 years, The Friends of Chamber Music has presented concerts in the Kansas City area specializing in the chamber music repertoire.
  • Harriman Arts Program of William Jewell College
  • Kansas City Ballet
  • Kansas City Symphony
  • Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art
  • Liberty Performing Arts Theatre
  • Lyric Opera of Kansas City
  • Metropolitan Youth Orchestra
  • Missouri Repertory Theatre
  • Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
  • Northland Symphony Orchestra
  • Starlight Theatre
  • UMKC Conservatory of Music
  • Unicorn Theatre on the Edge

    Professional Sports

  • The Kansas City Chiefs
    Kansas City is crazy about the Chiefs!
  • The Kansas City Royals
    Not so hot
  • The Kansas City Wizards
    Major League Soccer

    Local Media

  • Live Doppler Radar
    updates every 3 minutes.
  • KCTV Channel 5
    News and information
  • The Kansas City Channel
    Local Television
  • Yahoo! Weather - Kansas City
    Local weather forecast, maps, etc.
  • PitchWeekly
    alternative news and entertainment weekly.
  • Local News Media Contact Information
    (addresses & phone numbers) from Mid-Continent Public Library.

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