Monday, Oct. 26
Battle of the belts: In an effort to increase seat belt usage on campus, UMKC is competing against 12 other Missouri universities to show the highest number of students wearing seat belts. From 8 a.m. to noon, stop by the Rockhill Parking Structure and pick up a flyer about the competition.
Percussion Ensemble: The UMKC Percussion Ensemble is performing at 7:30 p.m. at White Recital Hall in the James C. Olson Performing Arts Center (4949 Cherry St.). Event is free.
Tuesday, Oct. 27
Concert: Forever The Sickest Kids and The Rocket Summer will perform with Sing It Loud, My Favorite Highway and Vita. Doors open at 7 p.m., show starts at 7:30 p.m. at the Beaumont Club. Tickets are $14, all ages are welcome.
Wednesday, Oct. 28
Last day for 40 percent refund for fall 2009 second eight-week session. Trombone Ensemble: The UMKC Trombone Ensemble will perform at 7:30 p.m. at White Recital Hall in the James C. Olson Performing Arts Center. Event is free.
Halloweenie Roast: 96.5 The Buzz will host the Halloweenie Roast at the Beaumont Club. Inside will be a Freaks Tattoo costume party and four local bands. Jet, A Flock of Seagulls, The Raveonettes, Black Joe Lewis and White Rabbits will play outside in the Backyard. Doors open at 5 p.m. All ages welcome. Tickets are $9.65.
KC CreepFest: The gory debut of the KC CreepFest Horror Film Festival will take place Oct. 29-30 with screenings at the Tivoli Cinema and Westport Coffeehouse Theatre. An event after-party will be at McCoy's Public House. Event will include locally produced horror films, classic B-movies, a seminar on micro-budget filmmaking and performances by local bands. Event is part of Westport Fright Nights and includes a fundraiser and food drive for Harvesters Community Food Network. For more information, contact Jennifer Friend, producer with Big Atom Productions, at 913-302-6692 or jenn@bigatomproductions.com.
Thursday, Oct. 29
Dating Violence 101: In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, this powerful presentation will discuss the effects of dating violence on both women and men. Discussion will cover a variety of topics regarding dating violence, as well as information on where to receive assistance. Discussion is sponsored by the Violence Prevention and Response Project and Rose Brooks Center and will go from 6:30-8 p.m. in the Alumni Room in the University Center.
Friday, Oct. 30
Last day for 20 percent refund for fall 2009 second eight-week session.
Last day to drop classes with no record.
Hal'LEW'een: Celebrate Halloween a day early at Lew's Bar and Grill (corner of 75th Street and Wornall Road) with food and drink specials. There will be a $500 prize for the best costume. Event will also take place on Oct. 31.
Saturday, Oct. 31
Terror at the Train Station 7: The infamous Terror party (T7) returns to the Midland Theater. Presented by the Bacchus Foundation, this charity event is the largest Halloween party in Kansas City. From 8 p.m. to 3 a.m, enjoy appetizers, drinks and a costume contest. Tickets are $37.50 in advance and can be purchased at the Midland Box Office or online at www.terrorparty.com. Event benefits the Ronald McDonald House.
Nightmare 2009: Crosstown Station, EventKC.com and the Kansas City Sport and Social Club present Nightmare at Crosstown Station. This Halloween party includes two floors with live music, DJs, a costume contest and drinks. Event begins at 9 p.m. at Crosstown Station (1522 McGee). Tickets are $30 in advance or $35 day of the event and are available at www.eventkc.com or www.crosstownstation.com.
Halloween on the Hill: Martini Corner hosts Halloween on the Hill, where all five bars (Sol Cantina, The Velvet Dog, The Drop, Tower Tavern and Mint Ultra Lounge) will participate with drink specials. Event begins at 8 p.m. in Martini Corner (corner of 31st and Oak streets).
Party Monster: For the fifth year, Party Monster is back, with drink specials, DJs and a $1,000 costume contest. Doors open at 9 p.m. at Harrah's Voodoo Lounge. Tickets are $10 in advance and can be purchased through Ticketmaster. For VIP reservations and table requests, call 816-889-4237. Must be 21 or older to attend.
Sunday, Nov. 1
Daylight Savings: Don't forget to set your clock back one hour. Not only does Halloween fall on a Saturday night this year, but you also get an extra hour of sleep. At 2 a.m., set your clocks back to 1 a.m. and enjoy your extra sleep!
