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Travel Channel to film barbecue special in Kansas City
Calling all barbecue aficionados, rib lovers and sauce superfans—Kansas City’s signature cuisine will soon be the main course for an episode of Food Wars, a new series airing this spring on the Travel Channel.
Tickets remain for Big 12 Women's Championship
One of the most competitive leagues in the country will face off in KC this March.
'Chill Out in KC' with Hot Winter Deals
Those determined to spend less and save more in the New Year just got a big break. Several of Kansas City’s premier attractions have come together to offer citywide savings and a welcome respite from the winter blues.
Jazz tradition lives on
KC is world renowned for its rich jazz and blues legacy. More than 20 area nightclubs feature jazz on a regular basis.

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01/26/2010 Be Mine: Kansas City Shows Off its Sweet Side
11/17/2009 What's New in Kansas City This Holiday Season
11/13/2009 Discover a "Season of Magic" in Kansas City
10/30/2009 Visitors Pick their 2009 Kansas City Favorites
10/14/2009 Step 'Behind the Scenes' of Six Kansas City Movies
10/09/2009 Kansas City named one of America's Most Affordable Getaways
10/07/2009 Kansas City documentary to debut Oct. 8
09/23/2009 WaterFire Kansas City set to return Oct. 24
09/16/2009 Eight organizations partner for multicultural event
09/14/2009 Follow in the Footsteps of 10 Kansas City Legends
09/11/2009 Tour of Missouri - Street Closures
09/09/2009 Tour of Missouri - Prime Viewing Spots
09/04/2009 Kansas City kicks off its 2009 fall festival schedule
08/27/2009 Tour of Missouri Media Credentials Application Available
08/25/2009 Tour of Missouri to Hold Press Conference/Town Hall Meeting
07/13/2009 10 Quirky Attractions and Exhibits in Kansas City
06/18/2009 Downtown Streets to Close for SkillsUSA Conference
06/18/2009 Kansas City hosted record 22.1 million visitors in 2008
05/15/2009 See More, Spend Less this Summer in KC
04/22/2009 Help make Kansas City one of "America's Favorite Cities"
04/15/2009 A history of Kansas City-style barbecue
04/15/2009 'City of Fountains' indeed
02/27/2009 Just around the corner: 11 days of basketball
02/26/2009 KCCVA Announces Layoffs
01/27/2009 "Chill Out in KC" with Hot Winter Deals
01/23/2009 Kansas City convention bookings up in 2008
01/22/2009 Kansas City's Annual Events Schedule for 2009
12/30/2008 Kansas City named a 'Destination to Watch' for 2009
12/02/2008 "Good Morning America" to spotlight KC's holiday traditions
11/24/2008 KC's "Season of Magic" Delivers Holiday Savings
11/24/2008 Goin' to Kansas City for Big 12 Football?
11/18/2008 Unwrap something different from KC's museums and attractions
11/13/2008 In Kansas City, the holidays are all about tradition
11/13/2008 Celebrate the season with Kansas City's holiday events
11/11/2008 Big 12 Football Returns to KC this December
09/29/2008 WaterFire Kansas City 2008 set for Oct. 25
08/18/2008 Kansas City is packed with fun events this fall
07/25/2008 American Idol Auditions come to KC in August
07/22/2008 Kansas City, an alternative to high-price vacations
07/17/2008 Tour of Missouri seeks vendors, exhibitors
07/15/2008 Now available: KC's first Official Multicultural Guide
06/24/2008 Kansas City on sale!
06/13/2008 Just in time for summer ... the New & Improved VisitKC.com
05/30/2008 Beat high gas prices with KC's summer discounts
05/20/2008 Visitors select Kansas City's 'Best'
04/24/2008 Major events recount KC's Civil War heritage
03/06/2008 KC full of new discoveries for Big 12 Championships
02/29/2008 Just around the corner: 17 days of basketball
02/19/2008 KCCVA wins four international tourism awards
02/05/2008 Visitors to pick 'Kansas City's Best'
12/19/2007 Kansas City's Major Events -- 2008 Calendar
12/18/2007 KCCVA receives international accreditation
12/11/2007 Eight for 2008
11/01/2007 Make lasting memories in KC this holiday season
11/01/2007 Celebrate the season with KC's holiday events
11/01/2007 Holiday lights: Kansas City really shines
10/23/2007 KC shoots, scores with College Basketball Experience
09/25/2007 City Market celebrates 150th anniversary
09/21/2007 Jesse James movie has Kansas City connection
09/17/2007 Kansas City is frighteningly fun
09/05/2007 WaterFire Kansas City 2007 set for Sept. 8 & Oct. 13
08/30/2007 Get hands-on this fall in Kansas City
08/29/2007 Kansas City is a festival town
07/16/2007 Kansas City attracts more conventions
06/13/2007 KC art museum unveils stunning addition
05/22/2007 Visitors honor 2007 KC favorites with awards
05/22/2007 Members of tourism industry honored
05/18/2007 Summer in Kansas City
05/18/2007 Summer Events Make KC Shine
05/07/2007 Tourism is big business for Kansas City
03/21/2007 Area attractions celebrate major anniversaries
03/02/2007 KC set to host 34th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade
02/16/2007 KCCVA looks forward to a bright convention year
02/05/2007 Visitors vote for 'Best in Kansas City'
01/31/2007 KCCVA honored for Web marketing
01/19/2007 Kansas City to showcase Dead Sea Scrolls
01/03/2007 Seven Reasons People Will Be Talking About KC in 2007
12/21/2006 10 Big Events in Kansas City in 2007
11/14/2006 Kansas City to unveil National WWI Museum
05/01/2006 It's Summer in Kansas City
05/01/2006 Visit KC, Sleep on the Way Home
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