5 Things to Do

KCUR

Published September 17, 2009 at 2:03 PM CDT

Brian McTavish of KC Confidential joins Steve Kraske to discuss five events, concerts, or festivals happening in the Kansas City area this weekend. By Up to Date, Sept 17, 2009

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Kansas City, MO –

Up to Date's Weekend To-Do List

The 39th Annual Jesse James Festival- Friday through Sunday
Rodeo, Carnival, Arts & Crafts, Barbecue Cook-Off, Mud Volleyball, Quick-Draw Demo

Zona Rosa Arts Festival featuring Beatles Tribute Band Liverpool- 5 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. Saturday and noon Sunday
Art Fair with Live Music, Dance and Theatrical Performances

"Alice in Wonderland"- 7? p.m. Friday; 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
Bellenwhissle Productions Inaugural Show

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus "Over the Top"- 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday; 11 a.m. Saturday; 1 p.m. Sunday
The Greatest Show on Earth

Greater Kansas City Japan Festival- 10 a.m. Saturday, September 19
Performances, Exhibits, Martial Arts, Anime, Shopping, Workshops, Demonstrations

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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." Brian is a contributor to the online magazine KC Confidential