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The Red Envelope Please The rewards could be big for Raphael Guests and Chaz Diners. December 1 – December 31st guests/diners will receive a “Red Envelope”. Each envelope contains a certificate good for use on the holders’ next visit to Chaz or Raphael January 2012 – February 2012. The prize could be big ----- We are giving away two Shopper’s Delight Packages (see below) as well as other great packages and discounts!! Be sure to get your Red Envelope when you stay at The Raphael or dine at Chaz. The Raphael Shopper’s Delight Package What better way to start your holiday shopping season than with a vacation. The Raphael’s Shopper’s Delight Package includes: choice of accommodations, certificate for a bottle of wine, and two appetizers at Chaz on the Plaza. All the shopping you can want is only a few steps from your hotel on the famous Country Club Plaza. http://www.raphaelkc.com/special-pkg/kansas-city-vacation-packages.aspx Chaz for the holidays Chaz is a romantic and festive place to...

plan your plaza lights cocktail party at blanc burgers + bottles   gather with friends, employees or family in one of our two private areas for happy hour cocktails and appetizers. enjoy a chef’s selection of: onion rings buffalo wings sliders truffle fries fish tacos sweet potato fries hummus & pita indulge your guests with one of the largest beer selections in town or celebrate with an eggnog shake!   to make your reservation contact jim@blancburgers.com 4710 jefferson street kansas city, missouri 64112 816.931.6200   mention RGKC & this event for a 10% discount

The season has already started. Now is the time for blood oranges to arrive at your table. Very aromatic, with little acidity, they are excellent oranges. Blood oranges cultivated in the United States are in season from December to March (Texas), and from November to May (California). Yummy ideas Nice with duck or porc tenderloin. Orange quarters in a smoked magrets (duck) salad will be a nice surprise. Let me know if you want more ideas or share yours!

Kansas City Ballet presents The Nutcracker At the magnificent Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts December 3-24, 2011 Kauffman Center, 1601 Broadway, Kansas City, MO 64108 December 3, 2:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. December 4, 1:00 p.m. December 9, 7:30 p.m. December 10, 2:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. December 11, 1:00 p.m. & 5:00 p.m. December 16, 7:30 p.m. December 17, 2:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. December 18, 1:00 p.m. & 5:00 p.m. December 21, 2:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. December 22, 2:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. December 23, 2:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. December 24, 1:00 p.m. Don’t miss the holiday classic The Nutcracker at the new Kauffman Center! ‘Tis the season to make memories with the PERFECT seasonal celebration for YOUR family at the new Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts! Holiday magic sparkles as the curtain goes up for Kansas City Ballet’s enchanting presentation of The Nutcracker with the wondrous music of Tchaikovsky played by the Kansas City Symphony. For 20 performances...

Saturday, November 5th 3-6pm The Kansas City Power & Light District hosts the 14th Street Wine Walk benefiting the Alzheimer's Association - Heart of America, this Saturday, November 5th. From 3-6pm, stroll along 14th Street and enjoy a different wine and small plate at each participating location. Participating venues include: Maker's Mark Bourbon House & Lounge , Bar Louie , Bristol Seafood Grill , Drunken Fish , The Marquee Lounge and The Garment District Boutique . Tickets are $25 each with a portion of the proceeds going to the Alzheimer's Association - Heart of America. Ticket includes: Souvenir tasting glass2-oz pour at each participating venueSmall plate at each participating venue Full glass of wine at one of the participating venues Donation to the Alzheimer's Association Click Here to purchase ticketsFor more information on the Alzheimer's Association, 14th Street Wine Walk

RA Sushi Mixes Up“The Perfect Pear” of Seasonal Cocktails Fall Inspired Drinks to be Served for a Limited Time Throughout the month of November, RA Sushi will be serving “The Perfect Pear” of seasonal cocktails. Infused with the crisp flavors of fall, the Pear Martini and Asian Pear Smash will be available for a limited time for $8 each. The Pear Martini tastes like a bite of fresh, ripe pear, with an added kick. The Asian Pear Smash is a lightly spiced and refreshing cocktail bursting with fall fruit flavors. Mix up one of these cocktails for a Thanksgiving feast, or stop in to RA Sushi Leawood for one of these delicious drinks from Nov. 1-30. Pear Martini: 1.25 oz. Absolut Pears vodka .5 oz. St. Germain Elderflower liqueur 1 oz. pear nectar .25 oz. fresh lemon juice Splash Prosecco Preparation: Combine vodka, St. Germain, pear nectar and lemon juice in a shaker with ice. Shake and pour into glass. Top with Prosecco. Asian Pear Smash: 1.5 oz. Absolut Pears vodka .5 oz. falernum 1 shis...

KC Live! hosts Kansas City BIGGEST Halloween Bash this Saturday, October 29th! The HAUNTED House Party features DJ Mike Scott and a costume contest with over $5,000 in cash prizes! The party starts at 9pm and is free to attend. Must be 21+. Wear your funniest or scariest, most daring or most clever costume you can devise and enter-to-win the City's BIGGEST Costume Contest! The winners will be chosen at Midnight on the KC Live! stage! Plus, check out each of the KC Live! bars and restaurants for great parties and themes! Choose between good and evil at McFadden's Sports Saloon's Angels & Demons Halloween Party or stop by Pizza Bar's Zombieland! Mosaic Lounge hosts Rock Candy V4 with guest DJ Dante, or check out the Dia De Los Muertos party at Tengo Sed Cantina. For more information on all of the Halloween parties, visit www.powerandlightdistrict.com Haunted House Party – KC's Biggest Halloween Bash Saturday, October 29th KC Live! – 1330 Grand Blvd. 9pm