What'cha gonna do?

Here's some stuff to do this weekend other than stopping all your snitching.

Also, after watching one the scariest things I've ever seen in my life I want to remind you all to stay safe out there - have fun but don't forget to wear a condom while wearing your seatbelt and DO NOT FORGET that the FUZZ are going to be out on the street IN FORCE this weekend busting drunk drivers . . . wear your walking shoes.

The Event Driver lists lots of shows this weekend, including:

Brooks & Dunn at Verizon...
Ben harper at Starlight...
Club Wars Shows...

Check out his site for more info. Also, he provides some ticket info.

Present Magazine also shares some local links this weekend:

August 25, Friday, 6-10 PM
August 26, Saturday, 10 AM-10 PM

August 27, Sunday, 10 AM- 6 PM
38th Annual Parkville Days Riverfest
A festival complete with carnival and fantastic music by Skip Hawkins Band,The Bolt On's, Hal Wakes, Yard Dogs, Rain Dogs, Doghouse Daddies, Max Groove, The Proof with Quinn Harvey, Dixieland Six Band, and Laura Giess. A performance by the Creative Arts Academy Dance Troupe, a parade, and a Little Miss/Mister Parkville make this a fun time for all.
www.parkvillemo.net


Friday, August 25, 7 PM
Poetry from Mark Hennessy and Ed Tato
Kansas City Native, and featured poet (PRESENT, March 2006) Mark Hennessy will read with Ed Tato. Diamond Heart Club and DJ Shellac will provide music. Keep your eyes (and mind) open for jugglers, dancing bears, fire eaters, and the white rabbit. Free for all.
The Writers Place
3607 Pennsylvania
816.753.1090
www.writersplace.org

Friday, August 25, 8 PM-1 AM

Funkshion
Standard Style presents a night where fashion meets beats in a benefit for the AIDS Service Foundation of Greater Kansas City. Featuring DJ Spider. The $5 dollar cover charge will be matched by an additional match of $5 per entrant and be directly donated to the AIDS Service Foundation of Greater Kansas City, benefiting several local charities.
VooDoo Lounge
1 Riverboat Drive
816.889.4237
www.voodookc.com
www.michaelwente.com/funkshion.htm

August 25, Friday
Eddie Delahunt
He makes a great cup of coffee and sings a lovely tune (and sometimes a raunchy one). If you want to know more about this Irishman-turn-Kansas City character look him up in our PRESENT, August 2006 issue!
Mike Kelly's Westsider
1515 Westport Road

Only football nerds like myself will appreciate this next one:



August 25, Friday, 11:30 AM
Rainy Day Books presents Lou Holtz
Legendary football coach, motivational speaker, and bestselling author will talk about his new book, Wins, Losses, and Lessons.
Westin Crown Center
One Pershing Road
816.474.4400
www.rainydaybooks.com

August 25, Friday, 7-10 PM
Art Unleashed
A live and silent auction to benefit The Greater Humane Society of Greater Kansas City. What better way to spend an evening than viewing and bidding on beautiful, charming, original pet-themed artwork from some of Kansas City's very best artists? There will be all kinds of artwork up for "adoption"—watercolors, sculpture, jewelry and more will be available for bidding—a little something for everyone. There will be hors d'oeuvres and a beer and wine selection, all donated by generous area restaurants and chefs. Tickets are $30 at event.
Grace & Holy Trinity Cathedral
13th Street and Broadway
www.hsgkc.org