Mary Anne's Kansas City, MO Blog

Hooray it's almost the weekend! See what's going on this weekend in KC with our Kansas City Weekend Events Guide.

Top Picks of the Weekend:

• KC Literary Festival
• Stand of Colors Civil War Reenactment, 139th and Holmes
• Kids Get Ready For Summer Health and Safety Event, Tuileries Plaza, I-29 and 64th Street, Saturday
• Endangered Species Day at the Zoo, Saturday
• Arthritis Walk, 8am, BKS, Trolley Trail, Saturday

  For these and all other great events going on in KC this weekend, read the KC Weekend Events Guide

Since I've had a child, I've become quite a fan of Kansas City's Mr. Stinky Feet (aka Jim Cosgrove). His tunes are catchy, children love him and no matter how many times my daughter listens to his songs, I still love them (unlike the Doodlebops).

After 10 years of capturing audiences with short attention spans, Mr. Stinky Feet releases his 'Upside Down' album. To celebrate, you can log onto the Mr Stinky Feet website and download the new album for whatever you think is a fair price - $5, $10. $15, or FREE! The downloads runs from May 20th - June 3rd, 2008.

What: Mr. Stinky Feet 'Upside Down' Album Download
How You Do It: Go to the Mr. Stinky Feet website and click away
Cost: You pick the price!

Although the destruction and damage due to last week's tornado has been horrific for everyone involved, not much has been said about the Northland's Oakhill Day School and the loss of their library (and most of their books), computer lab, playground, and much, much more.

The school will hold its annual Treasure sale with all proceeds going to repair the damage done by the F2 tornado that went directly over the school last week. The sale, which is usually held in the school's gym will be in the former Hobby Lobby space at I-29 and 64th Street, across from McDonald's.

The school is accepting tax deductible donations today (5/12) and tomorrow (5/13) from 9am-1pm and are looking for gently used items... everything from clothing and furniture to sporting items and toys.

What: Oakhill Day School Treaure Sale
When: Thursday, May 15: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Friday, May 16: 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Saturday Sale, May 17: 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

To learn more about Oakhill Day School, visit their website.
To view the damage to the school, click here.    

While traveling through downtown today, I passed a few protesters which I thought was a bit strange but smart considering all the downtown David Cook media attention today.  Then, sitting across the street was this chilling sign.  

If you're like me, I'm looking forward to a weekend of relaxing and celebrating all things mom. The Kansas City Weekend Guide is up and ready for you to plan your weekend.

Top Picks for This Weekend:

• Fiesta KC at Crown Center
• End of Semester Sale Kansas City Art Institute, through Sunday
• Flower Fest at City Market < li>Opening of 'Chapungu: Nature, Man, Myth' at Powell Gardens

For these and all other events going on in Kansas City this weekend, read the KC Weekend Guide.

Amid various bills, the Valpak, and a bunch of junk mail, I received a postcard today from the National Association of Letter Carriers regarding their 'Stamp Out Hunger' food drive. Now, today is Thursday (5/8) and the food drive is this Saturday (5/10) so it seems pretty obvious that that the NALC is a bunch of procrastinators, which could be why my US Weekly always shows up a week late.

Anyway, the food drive is a great idea and super easy. Just put some non-perishable food items in a bag by your mailbox and voila! it gets delivered to local food banks. They just ask that you do not include expired items (because hungry people don't like stale food) or anything in a glass container.

What: Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive
When: Saturday, May 10th, 2008
How to Donate: Leave non-perishable food items by your mailbox

Let's hope my neighbors don't decide to go grocery shopping.

It seems like a lot of people really want to get a glimpse of David Cook, so here are the details sent to us:

David will be playing a few songs at Sunfresh in Westport at 9:30am.

Then he will perform at the Power and Light for FREE at 11:30am.

Then if that's not enough, he'll be carted off to Blue Springs for a parade and another performance (see below).

Looks like we'll all have our David Cook fix for a while.

Do you think he has what it takes to win? Will you vote just because he's from KC? Post your comments here.

With Jason choaking and forgetting the words last night on American Idol, it looks as though KC native David Cook has a pretty good chance of making it into the final three contestants, if not the final two. David sang 'Hungry Like a Wolf' ala Duran Duran and 'Baba O'Riley' last night with decent praise from Randy, Paula Crazy and Simon.

Friday, May 9th is 'David Cook Day' in Blue Springs with a parade, official visits, and a free concert (tickets are already sold out, duh).

According to myfoxkc.com

Parade & Concert Schedule:
3:00 p.m. - parade starts at Stewart Title Co. at 700 NE Mize Road.
Parade route: south for three or four blocks across 40 Highway to Blue Springs South High School
3:30 p.m. - rally and concert in the Blue Springs South High School football stadium
4:45 p.m. - concert ends

Cook is also reported to have a noon concert, but the locale has not been disclosed as of today.

Is it weird that all this hoopla is happening and he hasn't been voted off yet? Are the other Idol's doing the same in their hometown's?

See our David Cook American Idol Profile

See our David Cook American Idol Photo Gallery

So I'm not exactly a fan of the 2008 NCAA Men's Basketball champions, but someone in my household is a superfan of the Jayhawks. This lifelong love of the rock-chalk is why I'll be drug to Metro North Mall on Friday (5/9) to see the likes of Sasha Kaun, Russell Robinson, Darnell Jackson, Jeremy Case and Roderick Stewart.

Pete's Sports will be holding the event from 6-8pm and according to the MNM website, more players may be added before the event date.

Tickets ate $10.00 per autograph (!) and are available in advance at Pete's Sports on the lower level of Metro North Mall.

Call 816-468-8887 for more info.

Read our story on the KU Jayhawks NCAA Basketball Championship

This Mother's Day, treat the mom in your life to one of the many fabulous Mother's Day brunches around Kansas City. Whether it's dining at a world renowned restaurant, eating al fresco, or going the casual route, take mom out this Mother's Day---and honor her and all the great things she does (and this way, she doesn't have to cook!). Here are the Top Places to Take Mom for Brunch on Mother's Day in Kansas City