Un-Chef Cook-Off
6 p.m. Thursday, May 24
At Studio 2131, 2131 Washington St., Kansas City, MO
About: Local celebrities Keith King and Curtis Jay of 41 Action News and Zeke Montana of Q104 will compete in a live cooking challenge. Will these amateur chefs reveal a hidden talent, or will it be a culinary disaster? A panel of judges, including one lucky audience member, will critique the Un-Chefs’ dishes and determine a champion, in the style of “Top Chef” and “Chopped.” Local comedian Angela Rizzo will emcee.
Tickets: $40/person, includes food. Limited quantity available. Buy in advance at www.newhouseshelter.org/events
About Newhouse: The mission of Newhouse is to break the cycle of domestic violence by providing the tools that allow women to make positive choices and lead self-sufficient lives.

May 24 2012 06:00 PM -

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Future Football Hall of Famer Will Shields offering football camp June 4-6


Former Kansas City Chiefs guard Will Shields will be conducting a special football camp, TNL Football Camps with Legends on Monday, June 4 through Wednesday, June 6. The camp, sponsored by 68 Inside Sports and TNL Compete, is open to all players and will be segmented by grades:
• 2nd -8th graders: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
• 9th – 12th graders: 5-10 p.m.
The camps will be held at Washington High School, 7340 Leavenworth Road, Kansas City, Kan. Now’s your chance to learn from the best including Shields and his staff of professional and collegiate coaches in a personal, hands-on setting. Learn all the right moves with professional players who know them best!
Camp tuition covers all instruction, a camp T-shirt, gift bag, motivational speakers, lunch/dinner and drinks and a media day. Participants will have the opportunity to interact with current and former pro athletes including Shields, former Chiefs teammates Trent Green and Danan Hughes and more. Autographs will be permitted on a limited basis at pre-determined times.
"This is the only camp where coaches and the kids leave with training product and get to interact with professional athletes,” Shields said.
Tuition for this high-level camp is only $185 per camper with part of it benefitting the Kansas City Kansas School Foundation for Excellence, working to enhance educational opportunities for students. Shields is a member of the Foundation’s board. A percentage of admission fees also goes back to participating schools, coaches and organizations that participate. And every student can afford to participate – students have the opportunity to sell up to 40 cases of different Coca-Cola products to pay their tuition. For more information on earning tuition or to enroll in camp, please visit www.68insidesports.com.
Shields, originally from Fort Riley, Kan., had a great career at the University of Nebraska. During college, Shields won the Outland Trophy which is awarded to the nation's best interior offensive or defensive linemen by the Football Writers Association of America. Shields was the Kansas City Chiefs first pick in the 1993 NFL Draft. During his career with the Chiefs, Shields racked up great football stats and built his reputation as one of the finest linemen in the NFL. He had 230 consecutive starts during his career and was a 12-time Pro Bowler.
Off the field, Shields has been a winner, as well. Since 1993, Shields has been helping thousands of people through his Will to Succeed Foundation. He’s been recognized for his community efforts through numerous awards including his selection as the 2003 recipient of the NFL Walter Payton Man of the Year Award. Last year, Shields was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame and was one of the finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
For more information about the camps, please visit www.68insidesports.com or email info@68insidesports.com.

June 04 2012 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Brew with a view!
Brew with a view!

Join us for cold beer on a hot night! Live music from hot local band “Making Movies Social Club” www.makingmoviesband.com Dinner provided by Bonefish Grill, The Granfalloon, and Margarita’s, along with an amazing silent auction. Sponsorships available or purchase tickets, $50 per person. Proceeds benefit Southwest Boulevard Family Health Care, a safety net clinic which serves the poorest areas in Kansas City. Reservations are limited. Purchase tickets via PayPal at www.swbfhc.org click on events.

Boulevard Brewing Co. Muehlebach Suite
2501 Southwest Boulevard, Kansas City, Missouri
6/21/12 from 6:30-9:30 PM

June 06 2012 06:30 PM - 09:30 PM

A Garden to Table Tapas Party with Cookbook Authors Karen Adler and Judith Fertig
Celebrate the release of their latest cookbook,

The Gardener & The Grill
On The Story Patio Wednesday, June 13th from 6:30 to 8:30
$45/person exclusive of tax & gratuity
Chef Thorne-Thomsen will serve 4 tapas inspired by the book & a signature event cocktail.
The BBQ Queens will offer a grilling demonstration and book signing. Books will be
available to purchase for $20. A perfect Father’s Day present.
Reservations: 9I3.236.9955
June 13 2012 06:30 PM - 08:30 PM