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How would you like to try the best burger you’ll ever have? Better yet, how’d you like to wash that burger down with some of the best micro-brews in the metro?

Wagyu and Brew will feature the 100% full blood herd Japanese Black Wagyu beef, provided by Reserve Cattle Company. Japanese Black Wagyu is known for its superior marbling made famous by Kobe Beef. The event will feature live music and beer from a collection of the Kansas City area’s top micro-brews.

Part of the proceeds will benefit Kansas City's Boys Grow. Boys Grow is a non-profit organization that takes inner city kids out to the farm where they learn pride, discipline, and how agriculture works.

Tickets for Wagyu and Brew are just $20 in advance and $25 the day of the event. Each ticket includes a Wagyu burger served on the freshest, most delicious buns, accompanied by the best local produce. Attendies will also get a brew from one their favorite local Kansas City Breweries!

Register early, as tickets will be limited.

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After studying piano privately for 12 years, Rick gained a scholarship to the Royal College of Music where he studied piano, clarinet and orchestration. In March 2012 Prince Charles presented him with his Fellowship of the RCM. He was also made a Professor at the London College of Music.

As a much sought after session musician in the late sixties and early seventies , he played on more than 2000 records including such hits as Cat Steven’s Morning Has Broken, David Bowie’s Space Oddity and Life on Mars and worked with a real eclectic mixture of other notable artistes such as Donovan, Cilla Black, Marc Bolan, Black Sabbath, Lou Reed, Mary Hopkin, Dana, Al Stewart , Elton John and John Williams.

In March 1970 he joined Strawbs and his first album with them , “Just a Collection of Antiques and Curios” , paved the way for “Folk-Rock” and reviews from their concert at The Queen Elizabeth Hall on July 11th of that year , did much to take Rick’s career to a new level.

He joined YES in August of 1971 and has been in and out of that band on quite a few occasions ! (One journalist likened the relationship to that of Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor , in as much as they can’t live with each other for long periods of time , but in the same breath , can’t live without each other ! Rick told the journalist he didn’t disagree as long as it was accepted that he was “Richard Burton”) !

Both as a solo artist and with YES he has sold more than 50,000,000 albums, although he says that only past management and past wives would be able to tell you where the royalties went!

He has written 2 film scores for Ken Russell , (Lisztomania and Crimes of Passion), 2 scores for Harry Palmer films starring Michael Caine, (Bullet to Beijing and Midnight in St. Petersburg), and the award winning White Rock as well as Gole, Hero, A Day After The Fair and 2 horror films, Creepshow 2 and The Burning.

He has also carved out quite a television career in the UK appearing on every single programme of the massively successful Grumpy Old Men series , making just under 100 appearances on Countdown plus numerous invites onto Never Mind The Buzzcocks,

Have I got News For You and 6 years as a regular presenter on Watchdog.

He also hosted the highly successful comedy programme Live at Jongleurs for 6 years and indeed has won comedy awards himself for his anecdotal comedy stand-up.

He is a regular television presenter of documentaries and is in constant demand for voiceovers and recently did the narrative voiceover for the new Saxon DVD and is about to record the voiceover for the new Deep Purple film.

On Radio 4 he can be regularly heard on The News Quiz, Just a Minute and It’s Your Round and has just been contracted by Radio 2 to present a weekly programme based around music that has been keyboard inspired..This follows on from his award winning programme on Planet Rock..

He has two current books available …Grumpy Old Rockstar and Further Adventures of a Grumpy Old Rockstar, both of which made the best sellers list. The third in the series is due for release in 2017.

He still finds time each year to perform concerts around the world which can range from his extremely popular one man show to extravaganzas with symphony orchestras and choirs .

In 2013 he performed 12 consecutive sell out one man shows at the Edinburgh Festival ,

In 2014 he performed his highly acclaimed Journey to the Centre of the Earth with a symphony orchestra , choir and band to more than 35,000 in the UK and this show will continue to be performed for the ensuing years around the world.

2015 saw him continuing to tour both with his one man show and also with his band as well as presenting three major television programmes and it was during that year that plans were finally put into place with Jon Anderson and Trevor Rabin to form ARW .

On very rare occasions he performs with some of his very talented offspring and these shows literally sell out the moment they are announced . They are incredibly entertaining and great fun .

Rick has 6 children , Oliver, Adam , Benjamin, Jemma , Oscar and Amanda and between them they have given him 10 grandchildren to date . (There’s obviously something in the Wakeman genes, or perhaps that should be spelt “jeans”).

He has been with his lovely wife Rachel for 14 years and they have been married for 5 . In 2017 Rick will be presenting her with an award for gallantry and survival in putting up with him.

They are both huge animal welfare campaigners and have 3 rescue cats and are patrons of three animal welfare groups as well as having adopted their own moon bear called Cyril who had been a part of the dreadful bear bile farming in Asia.

Life is rarely dull for Rick or those around him !

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After 21 years of “growing up” in Longford, Ireland, Sean Finnerty decided to move stateside where a series of mature decisions that he failed to make led him to stand up comedy. Sean first cut his teeth in the Orlando comedy scene and quickly learned that his no holds barred humor and charming accent were well received (when people could actually understand what he was saying).

Selected for Comedy Central’s Up Next competition and as a semi-finalist in both the 2014 Florida’s Funniest Comedian Competition and the 2014 Charleston Comedy Festival, Sean has been seen at comedy clubs and festivals across the Southeast, including The Improv, the Orlando Fringe Festival, the Orlando Indie Comedy Festival, and at Gringos Locos Tacos at 3 in the morning after a night out. He has worked alongside touring headliners such as Dan Cummins, Mick Foley, Tommy Johnagin, Shane Mauss, Sean Patton, Rich Vos, Bobby Slayton, Mark Normand, Joe List, Maronzio Vance, Ben Kronberg, and Dustin Diamond.

Born and raised in Ireland, comedian Sean Finnerty offers a unique perspective on everyday life. A finalist at the 2014 Florida’s Funniest Comedian Competition and the 2014 Charleston Comedy Festival, Finnerty brings his brash, unapologetic and distinctive perspective to the Dog and Bone British Pub this weekend…

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About

WWE wrestler who became the first woman to win the SmackDown Women's Championship twice. She later transferred to the Raw brand and became the Raw Women's Champion in April 2017.

Before Fame

Before entering the world of professional wrestling, she competed in the Arnold Classic professional bodybuilding event.

Trivia

In a 2014 episode of NXT, she faced both Alicia Fox and Charlotte, defeating the former and losing to the latter.

Family Life

Born Alexis Kaufman, she grew up in Columbus, Ohio, and later settled in Tampa, Florida. In January 2017, she got engaged to fellow wrestler Buddy Murphy.

Associated With

She helped set the stage for the entrance of wrestler Triple H at the 2014 WrestleMania XXX event.

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THE VIETNAM WAR is a ten-part, 18-hour documentary film series

directed by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick that will air on PBS in

September 2017.

In an immersive 360-degree narrative, Burns and Novick tell the epic

story of the Vietnam War as it has never before been told on film. THE

VIETNAM WAR features testimony from nearly 80 witnesses, including

many Americans who fought in the war and others who opposed it, as

well as Vietnamese combatants and civilians from both the winning and

losing sides.

Six years in the making, the series brings the war and the chaotic

epoch it encompassed viscerally to life. Written by Geoffrey C. Ward,

produced by Sarah Botstein, Novick and Burns, it includes rarely seen,

digitally re-mastered archival footage from sources around the globe,

photographs taken by some of the most celebrated photojournalists of

the 20th Century, historic television broadcasts, evocative home

movies, revelatory audio recordings from inside the Kennedy, Johnson

and Nixon administrations and more than 100 iconic musical recordings

by many of the greatest artists of the era.

The film will be accompanied by an unprecedented outreach and public

engagement program, providing opportunities for communities to

participate in a national conversation about what happened during the

Vietnam War, what went wrong and what lessons are to be learned. In

addition, there will be a robust interactive website and an

educational initiative designed to engage teachers and students in

multiple platforms.

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The Elders were founded in 1998 by six individuals with a passion for music rooted in Americana and Celtic folk rock. From the beginning The Elders seemed to be channeling something ancient and enduring – something unaffected by fads, trends and the giant maw of mind-numbing commercialism. Their ability to bring together the art of story telling with elements both musically progressive and rooted in tradition, has won them a broad international fan base, as well as critical acclaim in numerous publications such as PASTE Magazine, Folk & Acoustic Music Exchange, Music Row Magazine, Goldmine Magazine, TRAD Magazine (France), Chicago Sun-Times, Kansas City Star and many more.

Story Road, the 7th studio album, builds upon The Elders song writing reputation. The songs reflect delightful and often educational story lines, with vibrant narratives that explore history, legends, tall tales and true-life experiences. In addition to bands' trademark mesh of styles & textures, and lush, soaring vocals, the album features three barn-burning instrumentals.

Their critically acclaimed albums serve as reflections of the group dynamic, but fans who are wild about The Elders can tell you that the real magic happens on stage, where their powerful personal and musical chemistry forges a deep sense of community with their audience. During the upbeat numbers, everyone is shouting gleefully, singing along and dancing as the band stirs up their latest moment of wild abandon. During the historical story songs, the crowd is rapt, hanging on singer Ian Byrne’s every turn of poignant or whimsical phrase. There are mournful ballads along the way, but the crowd always knows there will be redemption in the end.

The Elders have headlined major Celtic Festivals in North America and Europe. For the past 14 years they have sponsored a tour of Ireland in which fans are invited to join in on an extraordinary 13 day excursion visiting historical and geographical sights during the day and gathering at a local pub or ballroom at night for pints and performances by the band.

THE ELDERS ARE:

Ian Byrne - vocals, drums, percussion, whistle

Steve Phillips - vocals, guitar, mandolin

Diana Ladio - fiddle

Brent Hoad - vocals, keyboards, fiddle, guitar

Norm Dahlor - vocals, bass, guitar, banjo

Kian Byrne - vocals, drums, bass, mandolin

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Blind Box BBQ is not your typical Kansas City BBQ joint and we are unquestionably not just another drinkery. They are the keepers of some of KC’s finest spirits, mixers of incredible cocktails, chefs of exquisite fare, and providers of unequivocal service.

The food, atmosphere, and crew sets them apart. Most important asset is there attention to detail; from the handpicked décor and custom-built tables to the crafted libations and perfectly smoked meats. Snag a seat at our beautiful John Boos bar or reserve our back room for a private party and enjoy a few delicious bourbon cocktails...the absolute compliment to any smoked meat.

Behind the bar they've got a large selection of whiskeys and craft beers, sprinkled with an eclectic list of local beers and spirits too. They take a lot of pride in there whiskey selection...whether you are a greenhorn or a seasoned veteran, they have something for you. Try a whiskey flight!

THIS is your place for the ultimate pairing of barbecue and bourbon.

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Rob Magee got hooked on cooking at an early age and took his skills to the highest level with a degree from the acclaimed Culinary Institute of America. Working his trade in some of the finest kitchens across the country, he would always make it a point to honor the tastes of whatever region he was in. So when he moved to Kansas City, he naturally became obsessed with mastering the glories of KC barbeque.

While still working as executive chef for Hilton, he assembled a competition team in his spare time called the Munchin Hogs. They didn’t just enter contests for fun, they ascended to the highest level of competitive barbeque in events across the country against the toughest teams — the real major leagues. Over a ten-year span they won a whole array of competitions and national championships. And Rob never tired of learning, honing his skill as an explorer of tastes and flavors, devising original sauces and rubs, always experimenting further and always using only the finest scratch ingredients. Competition barbeque is distinctive in that it’s all about serving food to finicky judges at its optimal window of perfection. Techniques for maintaining moisture, for example, had to be mastered that go far beyond the capabilities of most barbeque joints.

Throughout his career of working for others, Rob had a habit of jotting down ideas for that dream restaurant he would open one day. After awhile, he realized he was having such joy and success with his obsessive hobby why not bring his award-winning, major league competition barbeque to the public in a restaurant concept he would totally control? There was lots of barbeque in Kansas City but there was nothing like this — the pursuit of perfection from a classically trained chef with an entire menu created from scratch in an open kitchen designed just for the purpose.

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It is the mission of Kansas City Irish Fest to graciously provide our local and regional community with the best, friendliest and most enjoyable Irish cultural weekend in Kansas City by creating and presenting the best blend of music, education and (great) craic.

Kansas City Irish Fest is committed to:

•Presenting family-friendly entertainment, activities and products

•Providing opportunities for Irish organizations to promote positive & peaceful causes

•Perpetuating the study and appreciation of Irish history and genealogy

•Developing and cultivating opportunities for leadership and volunteerism

•Deepening a sense of community among Irish Americans and all ethnic groups that contribute to the unique flavor and vitality of the Midwest

•Bringing the heart of Ireland to the heart of Kansas City

Named the “Best Ethnic Festival” in Kansas City in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 & 2014 and twice voted the “Best Festival in Kansas City” by the KC Convention & Visitors Association’s Visitors’ Choice Awards.

Kansas City Irish Fest is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting the culture, music, character and history of Ireland and of the Irish people who call Kansas City home. Now planning our 12th year, the Kansas City Irish Fest was born of the merger of two successful, smaller neighborhood events, the Brookside and Westport Irish fests. Located in the heart of Kansas City on beautiful Crown Center Square, KCIF regularly hosts around 100,000 people throughout the weekend. Kansas City Irish Fest is not affiliated with, or a branch of, or managed by any retail or wholesale business, local or otherwise. We are not organized by, operated by or a chapter of any group, union or organization other than our own. KCIF is almost 100% volunteer staffed, and is grateful for the help of nearly 1000 volunteers annually.

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New location features drive-thru, digital ordering kiosks and modern interior decor

Goodcents Deli Fresh Subs today announced the opening of a new ‘Goodcents of the Future’ prototype restaurant in Olathe, Kan. just a few miles from the company’s franchise headquarters in DeSoto, Kan.

The new restaurant located at 10432 S. Ridgeview Rd. Olathe, Kan. 66061 (just off K10 Hwy and Ridgeview Rd.) now features a drive-thru in a brand new building just north of its previous location. It also has a larger, updated dining area, as well as new digital ordering kiosks that enable customers to quickly and easily self order and save preferences for future visits.

“We are excited at the opportunity to serve our customers in the same great location, but with a fresh new experience,” said Scott Ford, president of Goodcents. “From the new drive-thru to the innovative digital ordering kiosks, our goal is to deliver a state-of-the-art experience with all the same great service and food.”

The Goodcents menu includes a variety of traditional and specialty sub sandwiches made fresh-to-order on its signature freshly baked bread, as well as soups, pastas, chips and cookies. A Coca-Cola Freestyle touch screen soda fountain will also offer 165 different Coca-Cola products and custom flavors.

To view the full menu or for more information about Goodcents Deli Fresh Subs, visit www.goodcentssubs.com or to inquire about franchising opportunities visit goodcentssubs.com/franchising.

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