Back Alley Sale

River Market Antiques, 115 W 5th St., in Kansas City, MO, will be repeating its "Back Alley Sale" on Oct. 16. The July event of the same name proved so successful — and fun — the urge to repeat the event couldn't be resisted. Hours are 8 am to 4 pm. Call 816-221-0220 or email antiquemall@kc.rr.com for more information.

Octoberfest in Hermann

Stone Hill Winery in Hermann, MO will be offering up traditional German food and live German music every weekend in October. For more information, go to www.stonehillwinery.com.

Top 100 Best Events for 2011

The American Bus Association (ABA) has announced that OK Mozart, the annual music and cultural festival held in Bartlesville, OK, has been designated as one of the Top 100 Events in North America for 2011. Inclusion in the Top 100 list, published as a supplement to the September/October issue of Destinations magazine, indicates that OK Mozrt and the Bartlesville area offer an excellent value to both tour groups and individual travelers.
Economic studies have shown that a motorcoach group can leave from $5,000 to $13,000 in a local destination's economy. "Motorcoach groups spend more and stay longer," said Peter J. Pantuso, ABA's president and CEO. "That's why OK Mozart is truly a local economic asset."
Next year's OK Mozart will be held June 10-18, 2011. For more information, go to www.okmozart.com.

Western Heritage Weekend

Cowboy hats and boots will dominate participates and visitors at the Western Heritage Weekend, Tom Mix Festival and Wild West Show in Dewey, OK, Sept. 18-19. Returning this year is the Western Heritage Longhorn Cattle Drive. Parade entries and trail hands for the cattle drive are still being sought, call 918-440-3205 to be a trail hand (fee is $75 per person) or 918-337-3379 to enter the parade (no fee). For more information, call 918-534-1555.

Sidewalk sale

Excelsior Springs, MO is having a big Sidewalk Sale Aug. 12-15. For a complete list of participating businesses, go to www.VisitESprings.com.

Seeking artists

The Cherokee Heritage Center in Tahlequah, OK is currently seeking entries for the 15th Annual Cherokee Homecoming Art Show & Sale. The show will open Aug. 21 and remain on display through Sept. 26. Participation in this show is limited to artists who have citizenship in a federally recognized Cherokee tribe. To receive a detailed copy of the official rules and instructions, email exhibits@cherokeeheritage.org or call 918-456-6007 or 888-999-6007.

Storewide Sale

Brown's Emporium, 13720 E U.S 40 Hwy. in Independence, MO, Is calling its upcoming storewide sale, "Huge!" The dramatics aren't really necessary as Brown's is one of the best antique malls in the KC area. Plenty of items and discoveries to chose from, and fun to be had with various events also scheduled — July 9, 10 & 11— including Cruise Night on Saturday the 10th from 4 to 8 p.m. For more information, call 816-356-0040.