February 22nd Weekend Preview

This weekend there are two movies being released. Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson returns to the big screen in "Snitch". Inspired by true events, the fast-paced action thriller stars Dwayne Johnson as a father whose teenage son is wrongly accused of a drug distribution crime and is looking at a mandatory minimum prison sentence of 10 years. Desperate and determined to rescue his son at all costs, he makes a deal with the U.S. Attorney to work as an undercover informant and infiltrate a drug cartel on a dangerous mission- risking everything, including his family and his own life.
The other movie is a creepy Sci-Fi flick. From the producer of "Paranormal Activity," "Insidious," and "Sinister" comes "Dark Skies": a supernatural thriller that follows a young family living in the suburbs. As husband and wife Daniel and Lacey Barret witness an escalating series of disturbing events involving their family, their safe and peaceful home quickly unravels. When it becomes clear that the Barret family is being targeted by an unimaginably terrifying and deadly force, Daniel and Lacey take matters in their own hands to solve the mystery of what is after their family.
On Saturday there will be a Screening & Discussion at the Black Archives of Mid-America, Inc.
of the documentary "Separate to Equal". Produced by Kevin Wilmott, Separate to Equal chronicles the history of African American health care in Kansas City. Following the screening, Kevin Wilmott, Randal Jelks, Tanya Hart and Deborah Dandridge will host a panel discussion about the history of Perry Sanitarium, Douglass Hospital and Wheatley-Provident to name a few early hospitals. This program addresses the ASALH annual theme of "At The Crossroad of Freedom and Equality." There will also be a display of the collection housed at the Black Archives.
The Comets host two game this weekend. On Friday they battle the Chicago Soul. The Comets will be retiring the jersey of one of the franchise's all-time great players, former goalkeeper, Alan Mayer.
Sunday they take on their I‐35 rival, the Wichita Wings at 3:10pm. This game will determine who will win this season's Turnpike Trophy. With a win in any of the team's remaining 3 games (2 home, 1 away), the Comets will make the MISL Playoffs and host a home playoff game on Thursday, March 7th at the IEC at 7:35pm.
On Saturday, UMKC’s men's basketball will head to Tennesee Tech of the Ohio Valley Conference as part of the Ramada BracketBuster event, presented by ESPN. The pairings for the 11th annual event, which is a two-day men's college basketball weekend pitting NCAA Tournament bubble teams against each other. There are 122 teams from 15 conferences involved in the 2013 event.
Also on Saturday, The Renegades (KC’s newest indoor football team) will be hosting a Texas Hold'em Tournament benefiting the Blue Springs Education Foundation. The event will take place at the Blue Springs Elks Lodge (100 NE Brizendine Rd, Blue Springs, MO 64014).

$1,000 FIRST PLACE PRIZE plus a guaranteed seat at next year's tournament. Cash prizes through fifth place!

Former Chief and two-time Super Bowl winner Neil Smith is playing along with other local celebrities. Win additional prizes if you knock out Smith or one of the other celebs!

Must be 21 to attend. $50 pre-registration, $60 at the door. Checks payable to BSEF. Email poker4bsef@gmail.com to lock in the pre-registration price (include name in the subject line). Registration and happy hour starts at 6, deal at 7.

On Friday the Mavericks are in Texas to take on the Texas Brahmas. On Saturday they are back home to host interstate rival the Wichita Thunder. The Zooperstars will be providing entertainment between periods. After the game head to Strikerz (18900 East Valley View Parkway, Independence, MO 64055) for a full team post game party.
On Sunday, Mavericks will be appearing at two events. From 12pm-2pm players John-Scott Dickson and Evan Vossen and Mac will be at Backyard Burger in Independence. Backyard Burger will be offering Mavericks fans food specials and you can register for your chance to win a Mavericks team autographed item.
The Missouri Mavericks' fan club, The Wranglers, present "Trivia Night with the Mavs" from 4p-7p at Grain Valley High School Gym. Trivia Night costs $10 per seat and each table of 8 will have at least one Mav's player at the table. Registration is open to the public and space is limited. All ages are welcome, there will be questions geared for the younger members. Pre-register at the Wranglers booth on the concourse during upcoming home games. You may also register at the door if space permits.
Also Mavericks players Mathieu Corbeil, Kellan Tochkin and Riley Emmerson will be at  BD’s as guest chefs  on Wednesday, February 27th from 6pm-8pm. BD’s will be donating 15% of Mavericks fans entire bill to the Cure for Cancer Organization. Meet and Greet with the players and register for your chance to win a Mavericks team autographed item.
At the Sprint Center, the PBR is returning for the fifth straight year. They are bringing the pain, as the toughest cowboys and baddest bulls on the planet rock Sprint Center on Feb. 23 & 24. The Top 35 bull riders in the world risk it all for two unforgettable nights.
The Topeka Roadrunners are on the road to face the Texas Tornado. As with all RoadRunners away games there will be a watch party at Blind Tiger Brewery and Restaurant. There will be games, prizes and a chance to hang out with players who didn’t make the trip. The games begin at 7:30 but get there early as seats are limited.