The Limited opens at Zona Rosa

Have you heard? The Limited has opened in Zona Rosa!

Kansas City Northland women will now have access to more of the modern, impeccably tailored, on-trend designs offered by The Limited with the official opening of the Zona Rosa store location at 8734 NW Prairie View Road Kansas City, MO 64153.

In honor of their Grand Opening Celebration, they are offering 40 perfect off your entire purchase this weekend! (Friday, November 4 - Sunday, November 6)

A more info on The Limited and the new location......

To commemorate the grand opening, Tori Binau, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Ecommerce for The Limited and representatives of the Central Exchange Education Foundation of Kansas City, partners in the grand opening weekend, will take part in a ribbon-cutting ceremony at noon November 4 at The Limited Zona Rosa. Additionally, a percentage of the proceeds from the three-day event will be donated to the Central Exchange Education Foundation. Ms. Binau will also talk at a breakfast hosted by the Central Exchange that morning. Click here for details.

“The Limited’s mission is to help women achieve personal success —fulfilling their potential and looking great every step of the way,” said Linda Heasley, CEO of The Limited. “That’s why we’re so excited to expand in the Kansas City market — and proud to partner with Central Exchange Education Foundation for our new store at Zona Rosa.”

The Limited, with more than 240 locations nationwide, including six stores in Missouri and three in Kansas; has seen resurgence in its popularity and is keeping pace with demand across the country with its new store openings. Kansas City is a priority market for a new store.

“We’re thrilled to be coming to Zona Rosa, said Heasley. “We are proud to be a part of a community that cares. Through the years, our loyal customer base in Kansas City has grown and it’s only fitting we support those communities who have supported us”.

According to Heasley, the newest store design demonstrates The Limited’s new direction toward a look that she calls “more feminine, more approachable and more residential in feel.”
The new store, at just over 4,600 square feet, features:

• a light, bright and upbeat motif.
• taupe walls with white cabinets and a splash of red.
• the iconic red ceiling in the fitting rooms.
• wood flooring.
• chandeliers.
• a custom mural on the back wall.
• a built-in runway that allows for visual animation, while featuring the latest fashions for inspiration.
• seating for comfort, with books and magazines, to make for a positive experience for shopping companions.
• an e-bar with instant access to thelimited.com. (Online orders placed from the store ship to the customer’s home free of charge.)
• a cash wrap area that includes more registers.
• more fitting rooms to better facilitate wardrobing and one-on-one styling.

For more information about the new store locations, sales events, employment opportunities and online ordering, visit www.thelimited.com.

We hope you will stop in this weekend to check out the new store!

Fashion's Night Out - Zona Rosa style!

For the first time in Kansas City, local shopping districts will come together in the name of fashion to offer a special shopping event in conjunction with New York City’s popular Fashion’s Night Out, scheduled for Thursday, September 8.

Conceived two years ago, the City of New York partnered with Vogue Magazine and created Fashion’s Night Out as a promotion to gain excitement for shopping and restore consumer confidence. This year, Fashion’s Night Out will debut in Kansas City bringing together events at shopping districts from throughout the city.
Kansas City will be commemorating along with Milan, Atlanta and Los Angeles and many other cities throughout the world in a simultaneous Fashion’s Night Out celebration Thursday, September 8, 2011. Locally, the night will include special promotions in stores, live music, fashion shows, live models, celebrities, makeovers, food and drink sampling and more.
Just as it was done in New York two years ago when Mayor Michael Bloomberg proclaimed Fashion’s Night Out, Kansas City’s Mayor Sly James also has officially proclaimed September 8 Fashion’s Night Out Kansas City.
The fun begins with live entertainment at 5 p.m. and continues with extended shopping hours until 10 p.m. (Click here for a list of participating stores/restaurants)

Celebrity insider, style maven, diva favorite, bestselling author and America’s top red carpet guru Steven (Cojo) Cojocaru is known for his memorable and intimate sit-downs with today’s biggest and most sought-after stars. Cojo’s unique blend of quick wit, dish, fashion frisson and humor have made him a must-see presence at major media events, from the Oscars and Emmys to the Golden Globes, MTV Video Music Awards, the Venice Film Festival and more. Cojo served as a weekly style correspondent on the “Today Show” and in 2003 became a full-time correspondent for “Entertainment Tonight”. In 2004, Cojo expanded his diva duties on the ET spin-off series, “The Insider”.

Zona Rosa is pleased to welcome Cojo for Fashion’s Night Out. Fans will have the opportunity to win a $2,500 Zona Rosa ambush makeover – with the winner selected by Cojo himself. Be at Town Square at 7 p.m. and one lucky winner will receive a complete head-to-toe transformation including a new wardrobe, hair and makeup.

Musical Entertainment will be presented by Captain Fantastic, the premier Elton John Tribute Show. We invite you to take a ride with the Rocketman as he dazzles you with an amazing musical extravaganza! "You're gonna hear electric music, solid walls of sound," as Captain Fantastic and the Rocketband perform stunning recreations of your favorite Elton John hits from the 70's. Captain Fantastic will amaze you with costumes that go from bizarre to breathtaking, and his amazing 5-foot baby grand piano will shower you with lights, smoke, lasers, and a few surprises. You may think you've gone down the Yellow Brick Road!

The fun continues throughout the evening, with giveaways, special events, entertainment, and more. Be here as Fashion’s Night Out – New York comes to Kansas City and to Zona Rosa.
Be apart of the VIP Event to benefit SAVE, Inc.

Additionally – Zona Rosa will be the ONLY Kansas City location offering the official FNO apparel and merchandise!


For more information about the event, please visit http://www.fashionsnightoutkc.com/ .



Heavenly Olive Oils & Vinegars

If you haven't been to Heavenly Olive Oils and Vinegars yet, you are missing out! It is one of the coolest concepts and we are thrilled to have it at Zona Rosa.

The oils and balsamics are available for sample, so you can see which ones you like best before you buy them. Then they bottle it up right in the store, with the exact product you just sampled.

We took a short video of the store, check it out:



Here are a couple of interesting nutritional facts about extra virgin olive oil:

• People who use olive oil regularly have much lower rates of heart disease, diabetes, color cancer and asthma. 
• It is a functional food that is also rich in antioxidants and phenolic compounds with a variety of protective effects for the body. 

Heavenly also carries assorted pastas, spices, olives and kitchen items. Another cool thing they offer is corporate or personal gift assortments. And get this - shipping is available! 

Stop in to Heavenly Olive Oils and Vinegars today! Let us know what you think. 

ZONA ROSA PARTICIPATING IN SALES TAX HOLIDAY WEEKEND

Zona Rosa shoppers will get a break from state and local taxes this weekend during SalesTax Holiday Weekend. In addition, Zona Rosa's KidFest will provide entertainment for all at the center’s annual back-to-school event on Saturday.

KidFest is from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6 and is a free party that takes place outdoors on the Zona Rosa Town Square. Join KidFest and Radio Disney by turning your dreams into reality with the Phineas and Ferb experience. Kids will have the opportunity to open a lemonade stand, play games, eat free Blue Bell Ice Cream and more.

Zona Rosa is in its eighth year participating in the state and county’s sales tax holiday and according to the developers, it is one of the busiest non-holiday weekends at the center. During the state’s sales tax holiday, certain specific back-to-school purchases, such as clothing, school supplies, computers, and other items are exempt from all sales tax Friday, Aug. 5 – Sunday, Aug. 7.

“Our merchants are thrilled that we’re participating in this event again this year,” said Rosemary Salerno, general manager of Zona Rosa. “It seems that this weekend has grown in popularity over the years as more and more residents become aware of the savings and at exactly the right time for the popular back-to-school shopping season.”

The tax-free weekend first was offered in August 2004, with the intent of giving shoppers a break on back-to-school purchases such as clothes, computers and backpacks. In 2005 Missouri Gov. Matt Blunt signed a bill making permanent the sales tax holiday during the first weekend in August each year.

The legislation automatically suspends the state's 4.225 percent sales tax throughout the weekend plus the city ofKansas City, Mo. as well as Platte County also have opted to suspend sales tax for its retailers. The sales taxexemption is limited to:

Clothing – any article having a taxable value of $100 or less

School supplies – not to exceed $50 per purchase

Computer software – taxable value of $350 or less per purchase

Personal computers – not to exceed $3,500

Computer peripheral devices – not to exceed $3,500

Qualifying purchases for school are tax-free throughout the three day event.  Visit www.dor.mo.gov/tax/business/sales/taxholiday/ for more information.

See you there! 

Music to our ears

The 2011 Jazz on the Square and Summer Concert Series is upon us. 

Did you know we have Jazz on the Square is every Thursday, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM (June 9 - Sept. 1)?

And get this...our Summer Concert Series is every Friday & Saturday, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (June 10 - Sept. 3). 

It all takes place in Zona Rosa Town Square. 

Whether you prefer to sway to the sounds of cool jazz, jam to the bold beat of classic rock, or belt out the lyrics to your favorite golden oldie, Zona Rosa’s Town Square will be the go-to outdoor summer concert venue, FREE of charge, for music under the stars.

Jazz on the Square runs from 7:00pm to 9:00pm every Thursday night, June 9th - September 1st.  The Summer Concert Series follows every Friday and Saturday night, June 10th through September 3rd.  *Show-times for the Summer Concerts are extended an additional hour from 6:00pm – 9:00pm.  Still need a little more music to liven up your spirit? You’re in luck because a final encore concert weekend occurs two weeks later during the Zona Rosa Arts Festival, September 16th -18th.  Audiences are invited to bring folding chairs and blankets for lawn seating.

Find the full calendar listing for Zona Rosa's Summer Events on the Zona Rosa homepage.  For singular descriptions on all the amazing muscial acts, please feel free to browse through our "Events" section and click on the groups you'd like to learn more about.

We hope to see you this week!

Do you have a SPRING in your step?

With Easter just 5 days away, Zona Rosa has everything you might need! Whether it be chocolate for the  little ones Easter baskets, their adorable outfits or maybe some decor for your house - we have you covered.

Check out a few of the items we think are MUST haves.

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory 

(7212 NW 86th Terrace - 816.298.7111) For the kiddos:

Your little girl is sure to be stylish in any of these outfits from The Children's Place. 

Your little guy will be decked out in any of The Children's Place outfits. 

(7220 NW 86th Pl. - 816.584.2788)

Gymboree has the latest trends for girls and boys. 

( 8755 NW Prairie View Road - 816.746.7916)

For your home:

Marshall's has it all. You must stop in and see for yourself. 

(8609 N. Dixon Ave. - 816.746.5040)

We hope to see you this Saturday, April 23 for our Annual Easter Parade. Find all of the details here. 

Eat Week at Zona Rosa

Zona Rosa’s first Eat Week Promotion was a huge success. See below for some of the television news stories that covered this first year event.



More than 20 establishments at Zona Rosa offered special fixed price lunches and dinners as well as other discounts during the 10-day promotion.

For those who took advantage of the deals in at least three locations for a total of $100 or more, are eligible to collect an Eat Week Reward, a complimentary $20 restaurant/food voucher to be used through the end of May. Customers must show their receipts at Zona Rosa Guest Services before April 15 to receive the voucher, which can be used at restaurants and specialty food stores throughout Zona Rosa until May 31, 2011. For a complete list of stores and restaurants participating, please visit www.zonarosa.com and click on Eat Week. (one voucher per customer)

Zona Rosa will donate $5 from every “Eat Week Reward” distributed to the Northland Childhood Hunger Initiative, which is part of the Northland Community Foundations efforts to combat childhood hunger in Clay and Platte Counties.