If you are looking for some great Christmas Light displays in Johnson County, Kansas, then you have come to the right place! My wife and I spent about two hours last night driving around looking at some amazing displays. Many of them are set to music, and post a radio station you need to tune into.

The top three we found are:

Christmas Music Show: 13201 Granada Drive, Leawood, Kansas 66209

Ultimate Holiday Tree: 6600 block West 131st Street, Leawood, Kansas 66209

Christmas Place Subdivision: 131st Place west of Antioch Road, Overland Park, KS 66213

For pictures, detailed descriptions and many, many more great locations visit: http://www.kansastravel.org/kansascitychristmasdisplays.htm

The Downtown Overland Park Farmer’s Market is a great place to get your hands on reasonably priced produce, herbs and plants, but this summer it’s also a great place to hear some free music. I can’t think of a better way to spend your Saturday morning than by taking a leisurely stroll around the local market and hearing some great music. The farmers market plays live music from 10:30 am – 12:30 pm and goes from May – October on most Saturday mornings. Check the calendar for more details

The May 2009 schedule features:

May 2: The Hatchlings (classic rock)

May 9: Shawnee Mission West High School Band, 11:30am-12:30pm

May 16: Fashionably Late (easy listening rock and roll) and Blue Valley NW Jazz Band 1:30 – 2:30

May 23: Miss Major & her Minor Mood Swings (rockabilly)

May 30: Grand Marquis (Swing Jazz)

The Farmer’s Market is held Saturday’s from 6:30 am – sell out and Wednesday from 7:30 am to sell out. The Farmers Market and free concert series is located between 79th and 80th Streets on Marty, just two blocks west of Metcalf.

For more information call 913-642-2222 or visit http://www.downtownop.org/

Brad Papa is a licensed real estate agent in both Kansas and Missouri and can be reached at bradleypapa@remax.net , 913-526-4985 or http://www.papasinthehouse.com/ today!

Like looking at the latest and greatest houses on the market? Wondering about the newest home trends and decorating ideas? Then mark your calendar for the 2009 Spring Homes Tour! This annual tour, produced by the Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City, is sure to have beautiful homes that you are able to visit at your convenience. The tour is dailiy from April 18-May 3. Approximate hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. 

Click the below link to start your online home tour search:

http://www.kchba.org/index.php?option=com_wrapper&view=wrapper&Itemid=151

Visit their website at for more information. http://www.kchba.org

For more information on Olathe real estate and Kansas City area information, contact Brad Papa at bradleypapa@remax.net or 913-526-4985 or visit http://www.papasinthehouse.com/ today!

In this economy, everyone is looking for free entertainment. Well, free movies are back on the schedule at Crown Center this summer! Films will be shown at the Crown Center Square on an outdoor movie screen. Admission is free and the movies begin at approximately 9:00 pm. Make sure and bring plenty of chairs, pillow and blankets!

2009 schedule: 

The Sandlot” – July 3

Men in Black – July 10

The Karate Kid – July 17

Dr. Strangelove or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb – July 24

Mamma Mia -July 31

The Wizard of Oz - August 7

Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl – August 14

More information: http://www.crowncenter.com/Entertainment/Event.asp

Brad Papa is a licensed real estate agent in Kansas and Missouri and can be reached at bradleypapa@remax.net , 913-526-4985 or www.papasinthehouse.com

Ever heard of Two Buck Chuck Wine? Interested in cheap organic food? Well Kansas Citians won’t have to wait much longer because according to the Kansas City Star Dollars & Sense Blog, Trader Joe’s is coming to Kansas City! According to the blog, sources say the company hasn’t selected a site yet but has looked in the 135th and State Line area on the Missouri side, because of those pesky Kansas liquor laws.

According to the FAQ section on the Trader Joe website Trader Joe’s differentiates themselves from regular supermarkets because at Trader Joe’s, you won’t find a lot of branded items. Instead, you’ll find unconventional and interesting products in the Trader Joe’s label as well as everyday basics. We buy products we think are winners and that’ll find a following among our customers.

Or could it also be all those Hawaiian shirts? Either way, I’m excited to see this company making it’s way to Kansas City in the near future.

RE/MAX State Line real estate agent, Brad Papa has been helping people achieve their real estate goals for over five years and specializes as both a buyer’s or seller’s agent. Brad has resided in the Kansas City/Olathe area for his entire life and is an expert dealing with all areas of the metropolitan area.

Brad Papa

RE/MAX State Line Real Estate

913-526-4985

Who do you know that is the closest to buying or selling a home?

bradleypapa@remax.net

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