"Amore! Celebrate Love and Life," a benefit for "Cycling for Change - reducing poverty one mile at a time," sponsored by Catholic Charities and hosted by Father Matt Ruhl and Dr. Deborah Hellinger. The event is a fresh pasta dinner from Cervasi and live music from Rudy Amato on Saturday, Feb. 20, 6:30-9pm at Portfolio Kitchen and Home, 8027 State Line Rd. A $50/person donation is requested at the door. Please RSVP at specialevents@portfolio-home.com or for information, call 816-363-5300.
23rd Annual Cabaret benefitting Rose Brooks Center is Sunday, February 28, at the Muehlebach Tower Downtown, featuring Natalie Cole. The evening includes dining and entertainment. Help break the cycle of domestic violence. For
more information, visit www.rosebrooks.org or call 523-5550.
The StoneLion Puppet Theatre presents "Green Day Festival" at the Marlborough Community Center, Saturday, March 6, 10a-4p. This is a free event celebrating the environment featuring performances by StoneLion Puppet Theatre, Eco-Elvis, Hip-Hop Academy, and also art, puppet-making, environmental games, and more. For more information, visit www.stonelionpuppets.org or call 816-221-5351.
The Baptist-Trinity Lutheran Legacy Foundation is hosting the 2nd annual "Pride of Kansas City Tip-Off," Tuesday, March 9, featuring the 2009 Academy of Country Music's Top New Male Vocalist Jake Owen along with Justin Moore and Sarah Buxtom. The concert begins at 7pm at the Midland. Lower level tickets are $35 and upper balcony tickets are $25. Proceeds benefit Kansas City's Medicine Cabinet. Tickets are available online at Ticketmaster.com or at any Ticketmaster outlets.