It's a Little Bit O' Blarney in Brookside for the 39th Annual St. Patrick's Day Warm-up Parade, Saturday, March 16th at 2PM, in the historic Brookside Shopping District. Click for additional information and links to apply (applications open through February 22, 2019, 5 pm).

After a 20-year career of working for faith-based, not-for-profit counseling organizations, Roger Goldblatt decided to go off on his own. “I’m proud of making it go,” Roger said of starting his own business. “I’m proud of standing on my own and not relying on an agency. I’m succeeding, I’ve built a viable business, and I’m proud that I can be in a position to help people navigate a very challenging world.”

Artist applications for the 34th Brookside Art Annual are open through midnight, January 8th. The 2019 Art Annual is Friday, May 3rd through Sunday, May 5th. The show is Kansas City’s first outdoor art show of the year, attracts a lot of buyers and arts enthusiasts, and is ranked amongst the best in the nation. Apply in one or more of 15 categories to be considered for the show.