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Schlitterbahn Vacation Village announces first attraction

The 40-acre, year-round Schlitterbahn Water Resort, located in the Schlitterbahn Vacation Village, announces the first of many world-class attractions ... the Torrent Tidal Wave River. This massive momentum river is powered by a monstrous 25,000 gallon, 20-foot-wide, tidal wive that races through more than 1,200 feet of waterway, making it the longest attraction of its kind in the world. The Torrent Tidal Wave River is scheduled to open summer 2009 with the water resort. For more information, contact Jeffrey Siebert at 830-608-8519 or jsiebert@schlitterbahn.com.

Nelson-Atkins prepares for 75th anniversary

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, a cultural beacon for the Midwest, will celebrate its 75th anniversary in 2009 with events that honor the generous support and visionary leadership that have shaped the museum throughout its history. The year of celebration begins with a champagne toast to opening day in 1933 and concludes with a gala affair that is a salute to the museum's future, building on stellar examples of past generations. Now 75 years since opening day, Dec. 11, 1933, when nearly 8,000 people stoo din line to enter the new limestone building, the Nelson-Atkins glows with its new expansion, the Bloch Building. Its encyclopedic collection is one of the fines in the nation. For more information, contact Randy Attwood at 816-751-1321 or rattwood@nelson-atkins.org.

Crown Center Ice Terrace kicks off another season

Complimentary skating, donuts and coffee will tempt Crown Center Ice Terrace early birds from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. on the rink's opening day, Friday, Nov. 7. The Ice Terrace is the city's only public, outdoor ice skating rink. More than 65,000 people took its ice last season. Regular rink hours through Jan. 31 are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday through Thursday; 10 a.m. to 11 p.m., Friday and Saturday. The rink is open daily from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. in February and March. The rink closes for the season on March 15. For more information, contact Chris Ronan at 816-274-8374 or cronan2@hallmark.com.

City's art scene touted in national publication

The City of Kansas City, Mo., One Percent for Art program along with the city's overall art scene was recognized in the October issue of "Art in America," one of the nation's most prestigious art magazines. The article says the city's art scene is "... helping turn this heartland city into a cultural hub." The six-page spread features photographs of artworks fromt he city's public art collection, the new Bloch Building and several other public and privately-funded art exhibits. For more information, contact Deanna Nelson at 816-513-2757.

Worlds of Fun to unleash Prowler coaster in 2009

Deep in the woods of Worlds of Fun, a dangerous predator lurks, ready to shred those fighting to escape the the claws of the new Predator roller coaster. Beginning in spring 2009, guest at Worlds of Fun amusement park in Kansas City, Missouri, become prey to Prowler, a beast of a wooden coaster tangled within the park's forested terrain. Prowler is an $8 million investment and is located in the Africa section of the park near the Zulu thrill ride. It is the seventh roller coaster at Worlds of Fun. For more information, contact Brandon Stanley at 816-303-5125 or stanley@worldsoffun.com.