December 14 Weekend Preview

Well, again there a plenty of Christmas activities this weekend. First off there is Union Station. Back for its twelfth annual run, the Kansas City Southern Holiday Express train is unlike any other train in the world, with its smiling engine “Rudy”, gingerbread boxcar, flatcar carrying Santa's sleigh, reindeer and a miniature village, snow covered stall filled with model train displays, the elves’ workshop and even a little red caboose. Visit Santa, the train lover way, this holiday season!
Hours of operation are:
Friday, December 14          9:30 am - 7:00 pm
Saturday, December 15     9:30 am - 7:00 pm
Sunday, December 16        9:30 am - 6:00 pm  
Tickets are free, but reservations are encouraged! Reserve tickets here
For a video of the train lit up with Christmas lights follow this link.
After you are done with “Rudy” you can head on over to Crown Center Shops Showplace and take in Santa's Crayola Christmas Land and Santa's Gingerbread Village. More info is available on their website or by calling 816-274-8444
There is also the Christmas classic ‘A Christmas Carol’ at the Kansas City Repertory Theatre. Tickets are $25 to $75 at KC Rep or by calling 816.235.2700
For an extensive list of things to do checkout Explore Kansas City. The site has tons of information on all the happenings in the KC area.
Also the much anticipated The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey opens this weekend. I want to again to suggest you catch this flick at the Alamo Drafthouse. This is a great place to watch a movie and they have a great list of events this week. If you need a Tarantino fix before the rise of Django on Christmas Day, Well, then they have you covered! This Friday, join them for a blood bath of awesomeness with Kill Bill Volumes One and Two! Not only will they be showing the classic on the big screen, but they will be showing it the format Tarantino intended; 35MM!!
This Sunday they are serving a dinner worthy of Christmas! This feast will include Duck braised in red wine and stock with parsnips, Peppercorn and thyme crust prime rib and roast potatoes, and pumpkin mousse! All of this is paired with one of the best Christmas films ever made; Scrooged!!!  See Bill Murray at his best and enjoy food worthy of his talents on December 16th at 8:30pm!
It wouldn’t be news about the Drafthouse without a giveaway and this week They’ve got a great one! Just click here to win tickets to their 35mm presentation of Truck Turner hosted by Fox 4's own Shawn Edwards!
At the Sprint Center comedian Katt Williams will be having everyone rolling with laughter on Friday night while Carrie Underwood will be singing up a storm on Saturday night.
The Mavericks stay home this week and will host a pair of games this weekend on Friday, Dec. 14 and Saturday, Dec. 15 at Independence Events Center.  On Friday, the Mavericks battle the Arizona Sundogs and the team will wear specialty “Give M Hell” jerseys that will be auctioned off after the game. Arrive early for the pre-game Happy Hour hanks to Blue Springs Harley-Davidson and IEC. Come early to the game for great food and drink specials from 5:30-6:30 (for a 7:05 game start)! Saturday they take on the Bloomington Blaze, it is the team’s annual Teddy Bear Toss presented by Mazuma Credit Union. So be sure to bring a new teddy bear to the game and throw it on the ice after the Mavs score their first goal of the game. The bears will then be donated to charity.
Also, clean out your closets and bring your donation for Savers Holiday Clothing Drive at December home games on the concourse. Each person who donates receives a 20% off Savers coupon and entry to win a FREE Suite Night and Autographed Team Jersey.  Donate today and help Savers reach their donation goal for the holiday season.
The Comets are out of town this weekend with games in Syracuse on Friday and Baltimore on Saturday. Both games are set to begin at 6:30pm and can be viewed at http://uslnation.com/misl/
The Missouri Rhythm will also be in action this weekend. they host the Shizouka Gymrats on Saturday (7:00 p.m.) and Sunday ( 3:00 p.m.) at Grandview Christian School.
The Topeka RoadRunners host a two game series at the Kansas Expocentre against the Amarillo Bulls. This has turned into a very intense rivalry so if you want to take in some very good Junior Hockey action head to Topeka and catch a game. There will be a special ornament (created by the RoadRunners) auction to benefit the United Way of Topeka both nights, and a Teddy Bear Toss on Saturday. Also, when there grab a bite to eat at Blind Tiger Brewery & Restaurant before or after the game. They have good food and great brews.
Everbody have a great weekend.