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Featured Articles
Samsung HT-X50 5.1 Home Theater System Wichita KS
The X50 has a standard 5-disc carousel for DVDs and CDs and can play several kinds of computer formats including MP3, WMA, DivX, and JPEG files. There is also a USB port on the front to play these files from a thumb drive or music player. On the rear of the unit you'll find an HDMI port for upscaled video and there is a single optical input that's useful when plugging your flat panel TV's output into the receiver so you can have surround sound on supporting video programs.
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Panasonic Viera TC-37LZ800 LCD TV Review Wichita KS
Panasonic's use of IPS (In-Plane Switching) in their LCD panels has been a favorite choice of ours for the simple reason that light output remains almost constant from all viewing angles. When you're not the only one watching TV in a room, this can be a big deal.
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Elite Screen's HOME2 Projection Screens Wichita KS
Elite Screens, Inc. showed off its award-winning HOME2 Home Theater Projection Screens at CES 2008. Elite Screen's HOME2 Series are easy-to-install non-tensioned electric retractable screens that create a sophisticated home theater experience with the touch of a button. HOME2 screens have aspect ratios for both commercial and residential markets.
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Audyssey MultEQ Pro Sound Equalizer Wichita KS
Ultimate audio performance within the listening area starts with the loudspeakers and the room. How the Installer gets the loudspeaker system to integrate within the listening space is what can make or break even the best assembled audio systems.
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Pioneer VSX-920-K Receiver Wichita KS
The Pioneer VSX-920-K shares a lot of the features with the two lower priced receivers. Why shouldn't it? They offer a great foundation. With four 3-D ready HDMI 1.4 inputs, 110 watts per channel, and iPhone Certification, there is lot to like. Read on to know more about this product.
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Pioneer VSX-820-K Receiver Wichita KS
The VSX-820-K is the next in line from the electronics giant and comes in at just under $300. The question we had was what more you could expect for the $70 premium over the 520-K. How about an extra HDMI input, an on-screen display, MCACC auto system setup, and iPhone certification? Yeah, we were surprised too.
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ZVOX IncrediBase575 Surround Bar Review Wichita KS
The ZVOX takes a very different tack from other surroundbar offerings. While others are looking for small, plastic enclosures that are really meant to be mounted to a wall, the ZVOX IncrediBase575 is much, much larger. Meant to be placed under a display, the 575 is large, constructed out of MDF, and sports integrated subs. Read more.
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ADAM A7 Monitor Speakers Review Wichita KS
The ADAM A7 ($1149/pr) is a two way near-field studio monitor with the aforementioned tweeter and a 6.5 in. carbon mid/bass driver. This is all powered by two 50-watt amplifiers (one per driver.) Housed in an attractive black cabinet that weighs 18 lbs and measures 13in. high x 7.5in wide x 11in deep, the top front edges are beveled to reduce surface reflections from the tweeter.
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Local Events
Truth Revealed Conference
Dates: 3/26/2010 - 3/26/2010
Location:
Blue Valley Baptist Church
Overland Park, KS
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Times:07:00PM to 09:00AM
Address:
8925 W. 151st Street
Overland Park, KS
Description:
The Truth Revealed Conference is an exciting 2-day event that equips you with effective tools to share Jesus with confidence and clarity. Now more than ever we must be clear voices in a chaotic culture and the Truth Revealed Conference is here to help you become that voice! The Truth Revealed Conference is committed to helping you achieve your maximum potential in engaging our culture with the life changing message of Jesus.
Bach Aria Soloists present: Inspired by Bach
Dates: 3/27/2010 - 3/27/2010
Location:
Village Presbyterian Church
Prairie Village, KS
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Times:7:30pm
Address:
6641 Mission Rd
Prairie Village, KS
Description:
Composer, Conductor, Saint Paul's Sunday Radio host Bill McGlaughlin returns to Kansas City to join the BAS in this unforgettable program. With his signature style of humor and intellect, Bill introduces the stories behind the music of Bach's Sonata No. 1 for Unaccompanied Violin, Bartok' s Solo Sonata for Violin, favorite BAS soprano arias with Grammy Award winning BAS soprano, Rebecca Lloyd, improvisation of jazz and Bach jazz, all Inspired by Bach!
Becky's New Car
Dates: 4/15/2010 - 6/20/2010
Location:
New Theatre Restaurant
Kansas City, KS
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Times:8am-8pm
Phone:913-649-SHOW
Address:
9229 Foster St
Kansas City, KS
Spring Yarn School
Dates: 4/22/2010 - 4/25/2010
Location:
Harveyville Project
Harveyville, KS
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Times:8am-8pm
Address:
13946 Harveyville Rd
Harveyville, KS
Description:
Enjoy a long weekend packed with lessons and supervised hands-on practice dyeing fiber and spinning yarn. It’s wonderful workshop for all skill levels. Novice yarn makers will build fundamentals, while experienced students focus on improving and picking up new techniques. Everyone will go home with a huge spinning fiber stash they’ve dyed themselves, plus a sweet goodie bag!You’ll get the chance to practice your craft with people who share your passion. Take a full slate of mini-workshops, or just pick those of interest to you and while away your time knitting on the porch, crocheting on the swing set, or spinning in the old maple-floor gymnasium.
Donnelly College Multicultural Fair
Dates: 4/22/2010 - 4/23/2010
Location:
Donnelly College
Kansas City, KS
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Times:6:30-8:30pm, Thu; 9am-Noon, Fri
Phone:913-621-8782
Address:
608 N 18th St
Kansas City, KS
Description:
Come eat free food, listen to different music styles, view worldly artifacts and watch spectacular performances by students from more than 30 different countries at this year's fair! Multicultural students make up 86 percent of Donnelly College's student body, making it the perfect setting for this annual event.
