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Since its inception in 1857, the City Market has been one of the largest and most enduring public farmers' markets in the midwest, linking growers and small businesses to the Kansas City community. In addition, more than 30 full-time merchants are open year-round and offer specialty foods, fresh meats and seafood, restaurants and cafes, floral, home accessories and much more. Join us and be a part of a 150-year tradition.

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Monday, August 16, 2010

End of the concert season for 2010 & upcoming events!

Well we are proud to say we had a great year here at the City Market for our Buzz Under the Stars concert series thanks to AEG Live & 96.5 the Buzz. On July 23rd, our last show included:

Crash Kings

Against Me!

DEVO

Silversun Pickups

and headliner Ben Folds

We have some pictures to the left until the camera failed right after DEVO. However, some people were nice enough to post pictures from their blogs of Silversun Pickups and Ben Folds to fill in the blanks. Click here for pics from KC Free Press and Click here for pics from Present Magazine. Thanks to both!

We also had a showing of The Birds as the 2nd installment of our City Park Cinemas. It was a hot night but a great time had by all the hundreds that finally showed up!

A special thanks to our co-sponsors:

The Port Authority of Kansas City, Missouri

Market Station Apartments

River Market Community Association

Community Improvement District

& Cold Storage Lofts

We are definately looking for corporate sponsors for 2011, so please contact either Deb Churchill or Anthony Butler at 816-842-1271!

We would also like to thank our raffle donors for The Birds:

Burrito Bros.

Emblazon Gifts

Cafe Al Dente

So Young Fashions

Cristina's Produce on behalf of The Eclectic Leopard

River Market Produce

Planters Seed & Spice Company

Thirsty's Cantina

& The River Market Antique Mall

Our last & biggest show will be the return of The Rocky Horror Picture Show ( Regular Trailer 1 Regular Trailer 2) Behind the scenes - not for 'virgin' eyes = Short documentary 1 Short documentary 2

This will take place again at 3rd and Main at the City Market Park on Friday, August 27th. The raffle starts at 8:30 pm with the show at 9pm. Last year over 800 people showed up and we are expecting a larger turn out this year! Participate & dress up!!

If you would like to represent your business, contact Anthony Butler at abutler@cwbkc.com or 816-842-1271 to discuss the potentials of a raffle donation.

Other upcoming events:

September 4th - Farm to Table Series - Pepper Party (with a twist)

In the neighborhood:

3rd Fridays in Columbus Park on August 20th

Wine Walk in the River Market on August 21st

Missouri 340 Watch Party On August 24th

Corroboree In The Park a ticketed fundraiser open to the public on September 10th

Lots to do in the City Market / River Market / Columbus Park!

STAY INFORMED AT ALL TIMES!
The City Market strives to keep up to date with current trends in getting messages and information out as to what is going on in the City Market and surrounding areas. Here are the different ways you can keep up to date now:

City Market Twitter

The City Market - Kansas City Facebook

The City Market Blog - (this blog)

City Market - Farmers' Market blog

The City Market Website
some new additions include a Twitter feed at the bottom of each page, hand book links on the left side of each page, scrolling pictures at the bottom of each page, easy directions on the bottom of each page, a translator at the bottom of each page & more! Check back regularly to see what else is new.

The River Market Community Association Website
(for all of the River Market - newly updated)

River Market Community Association Twitter (RMCA is for other areas of the River Market as well)

River Market Community Association Facebook Page (RMCA is for other areas of the River Market as well)

Until next time, we will see you at the City Market!





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