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For Immediate Release: December 26, 2008Major anniversariesContact: Alan Carr, 816-691-3829 • Derek Klaus, 816-691-3849
-100th anniversary of the Kansas City Zoo, the nation’s 10th largest zoo and one of “America's Best Zoos 2008" according to The Intrepid Traveler magazine. -30th anniversary of the American Royal Barbecue, one of the largest barbecue competition in the world that occurs the first weekend in October. -20th anniversary of Boulevard Brewing Co., the Midwest’s largest specialty brewer. -15th anniversary of the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art, which boasts a permanent collection that’s virtually a Who's Who among contemporary artists.
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American Royal Rodeo Caption: The American Royal Complex hosts rodeos, livestock competitions and horse shows for five weeks each fall. Download: Low-Res; High-Res
Boulevard Brewing Co. Caption: Established in 1989, Boulevard has grown to be among the largest and most respected specialty brewers in the Midwest. Download: Low-Res; High-Res
Kansas City Zoo Caption: Children can get upclose with lemurs in the Kansas City Zoo's Discovery Barn. This image is not available for download. Download: Click here to request image.
Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art, Crying Giant Caption: The "Crying Giant" is located on the lawn of the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art. Download: Low-Res; High-Res
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American Royal ComplexOver 300,000 sq ft exh space. Hale Arena, 29,400 sq ft, seats 5000. Lower Exh Hall, >>816 221-9800Boulevard Brewing Co.Established in 1989, Boulevard has grown to be among the largest and most respected >>816 474-7095Kansas City ZooDiscover and play at the Kansas City Zoo. Roam through the Australian outback, explo>>816 513-5700Kemper Museum of Contemporary ArtModern and contemporary art museum, features restaurant, outdoor sculpture, interior>>816 753-5784
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