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Brian McTavish

Contributor, Up to Date

Brian McTavish follows popular culture in the belief that the search for significance can lead anywhere.  Brian explains, "I've written articles and reviews ... reviewed hundreds of concerts, films and plays. And the thing is, these high arts all sprang from the pop culture of their day.  Don't forget: Shakespeare was once Spielberg."

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11:51 am
Thu September 20, 2012

The Weekend To-Do List: September 21-23

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Jason Boland and The Stragglers appear this Friday at the Beaumont Club.
Kevin Nealon does standup comedy this weekend at the Kansas City Improv at Zona Rosa
Men can walk a mile in her shoes Thursday evening at UMKC.
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Looking for something to do for the weekend of September 21-23? Fear not! Brian McTavish returns with the Weekend To-Do List for Kansas City.

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2:50 pm
Thu September 13, 2012

The Weekend To-Do List: September 14 - 16, 2012

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Expo Americas at Union Station Saturday and Sunday.
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Gotye in concert Friday, Sept. 14, at Crossroads KC.
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Con X KC, a convention celebrating horror, sci-fi and pop culture.
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Local and national performers will be at the KC Improv Festival Thursday - Saturday.
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Paws in the Park Dog Walk Festival Saturday morning in Parkville's English Landing Park.
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Need something to do for the weekend of September 14-16? Fear not! Brian McTavish returns with the Weekend To-Do List for Kansas City.

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10:50 am
Thu August 30, 2012

The Weekend To-Do List, August 31-September 2

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The Irish Fest returns to KC!
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La Cage Aux Folles is swooping into the Starlight Theater
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Bawdy fun awaits at the KC Renfest this weekend.
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"Good Guys" are at the Kansas Speedway this weekend
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Need something to do for the weekend of August 31-September 2? Fear not! Brian McTavish returns with the Weekend To-Do List for Kansas City.

Kansas City Irish Festival: Celebration of Irish heritage, with music by the Elders, Red Hot Chili Pipers and Gaelic Storm. 5 to 11 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Crown Center Square, 25th and Grand Blvd. Tickets: $10 (single day); $25 (weekend pass); $5 (Friday night only)

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Up To Date
3:19 pm
Thu August 23, 2012

The Weekend To-Do List: August 24-26

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Crypticon Kansas City
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Kids in the Street, the latest release by The All-American Rejects.
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The band Dawes.
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Looking for something to do the weekend of August 24- 26, 2012?  Brian McTavish is back with Up to Date's Weekend To-Do List.

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Up To Date
1:42 pm
Thu August 16, 2012

The Weekend To-Do List: August 17-19

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The Ethnic Enrichment Festival takes place Aug. 17-19 in Swope Park.
The Toy Piano Collective, Saturday, August 18 at the Czar Bar.
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B.B. King plays at Starlight Theatre on Friday, August 17 at 8:00 p.m.
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Looking for something to do the weekend of August 17-19, 2012?  Brian McTavish is back with Up to Date's Weekend To-Do List.

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Up to Date
11:58 am
Thu August 9, 2012

The Weekend To-Do List: August 9-12

Crosby, Stills & Nash perform Thursday evening at Starlight Theater in Swope Park
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Looking for something to do the weekend of August 9-12, 2012?  Brian McTavish is back with Up to Date's Weekend To-Do List.

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11:45 am
Fri August 3, 2012

The Weekend To-Do List: August 3-5

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Kenny Loggins joins the Blue Sky Riders this weekend at Crown Center
Eleni Mandell performs this weekend at Davey’s Uptown Ramblers Club
J Lo and Enrique Iglesias perform Saturday at the Sprint Center
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Looking for something to do this weekend? Up to Date's Brian McTavish offers up a few options in his Weekend To-Do List for August 3-5, 2012.

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3:21 pm
Thu July 26, 2012

The Weekend To-Do List: July 26-29

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Cathy Rigby stars as the boy who never grew up. 8 p.m. Thursday through Sunday at Starlight Theatre in Swope Park.
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"Big Time Rush" stars (from left) Carlos Pena, James Maslow, Logan Henderson, and Kendall Schmidt.
Los Lobos performs Thursday evening at Knuckleheads
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Looking for something to do this weekend? Up to Date's Brian McTavish offers up a few options in his Weekend To-Do List for July 26-29, 2012.

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12:45 pm
Thu July 19, 2012

The Weekend To-Do List, July 20-22

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Chicago plays with the Doobie Brothers at Starlight Theater Friday night.
The Doobie Brothers
Don't leave the Starlight Theater just yet! James Taylor plays the following night at 7:30 PM.
A scene from "Urinetown," the family friendly musical that satirizes government, capitalism, and corporations.
The world's greatest sport is happening at the Turner Recreation Center, Saturday night at 6 PM.
The KC Fringe Festival's Opening Night Party happens Thursday evening, at 6:30 PM.
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Don't let the heat advisory get you down! There's still plenty to do and see in Kansas City this weekend. Check out Brian McTavish's top five events for July 20-22.

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Up to Date
6:00 pm
Wed July 11, 2012

The Weekend To-Do List: July 13-15

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Catch "Bingo!: The Winning Musical" at the Crown Center Heartland Theater Thursday through Sunday.
Sheryl Crow performs at the Carlsen Center, Saturday at 8 PM
"Memphis" the musical hits Starlight Theater this weekend.
Ska-punk band "Reel Big Fish" hits the Beaumont Club this Saturday
The top American Idol 2012 contests are at the Sprint Center Thursday.
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Looking for some summer entertainment? Kansas City has plenty of celebrities, American Idols, ska bands & musicals in town this weekend, so check out our List for the latest acts in town.

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11:08 am
Thu July 5, 2012

The Weekend To-Do List: July 6-8

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All-Star FanFest
Jay Mohr
Addams Family Musical
Andre Williams
Death Cab for Cutie
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A long-standing heat advisory shouldn't put a damper on your fun! Today on Up to Date, Brian McTavish returns with the top five events in KC this weekend, July 6-8.

All-Star FanFest: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday through Monday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday. Bartle Hall, Kansas City Convention Center, 301 W. 13th. Admission: $30; $25 for students, military, seniors and children ages 2 to 11.

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10:47 am
Fri June 29, 2012

The Weekend To-Do List

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5K Color Run
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The crowd gathers for Waterfest at Excelsior Springs
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Reverend Horton Heat
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Ginuwine
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Does your social calendar needing some beefing up this weekend? Brian McTavish is back with the Up to Date Weekend To-Do List for June 29-July 1.

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11:26 am
Thu June 21, 2012

The Weekend To-Do List

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Michael Stern conducts the Kansas City Symphony and Kansas City Symphony Chorus in Beethoven's 9th Symphony this weekend in the Kauffman Center's Helzberg Hall
The Heart of America Shakespeare Festival begins a two-play rotation this weekend at Kansas City's Southmoreland Park
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Maker Faire welcomes visitors this weekend at Kansas City's Union Station
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Looking for something to do the weekend of June 15 to 17, 2012?  Brian McTavish is back with Up to Date's Weekend To-Do List.

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11:03 am
Thu June 14, 2012

The Weekend To-Do List

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Barry Manilow performs this Sunday at Starlight Theater
The Elders perform Saturday at the Browne's Irish Street Faire
The Gin Blossoms play a free concert at the KC Live Stage in the Power & Light District
The Midland by AMC features the Rock & Rumble Rally with Alice Cooper on Friday
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"Titus Andronicus" at The Living Room Theater
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Looking for something to do the weekend of June 15 to 17, 2012?  Brian McTavish is back with Up to Date's Weekend To-Do List.

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12:09 pm
Thu June 7, 2012

The Weekend To-Do List

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"In The Heights" is on stage this weekend at Starlight Theatre
Tim McGraw and Kenny Chesney perform Saturday at Arrowhead Stadium
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The West 18th Street Fashion Show takes place Saturday in Kansas City's Crossroads District
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Looking for something to do the weekend of June 8 to 10, 2012?  Brian McTavish is back with Up to Date's Weekend To-Do List.

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