March Madness: fundraisers and where to watch
NAIA championships
When: March 18-24
Where: Municipal Auditorium, 201 W. 13th, and Independence Events Center, 19100 E. Valley View Parkway, Independence
What: The 32 men’s teams will play at Municipal Auditorium and the 32 women’s teams at the Independence Events Center.
Info: Men, $5-$15: women, $5-$10; naia.org
Kansas City Tip-Off
When: 7 p.m. March 26
Where: Uptown Theater, 3700 Broadway
What: “American Idol” winner Scotty McCreery will perform at a concert to benefit Kansas City’s Medicine Cabinet.
Info: $35-$100; kcmedicinecabinet.org or uptowntheater.com
MOKAN Watch Party Fundraiser
When: 6-11 p.m. March 26
Where: Burg & Barrel, 7042 W. 76th, Overland Park
What: Guests can down beer and appetizers while watching NCAA basketball games and supporting young athletes.
Info: $75; mokankc.org/watchparty
The BasketBall
When: 5 p.m. March 28
Where: College Basketball Experience, 1401 Grand
What: Benefit for National Parkinson Foundation Heartland will feature casino-style games, food, drinks and viewing of NCAA Tournament games.
Info: $150; parkinsonheartland.org, 913-341-8828
Food Truck Rally Fundraiser
When: April 4
Where: New Beginnings Church, 214 N.E. Chipman, Lee’s Summit
What: Fans can eat food from vendors and watch NCAA semifinals in church sanctuary.
Info: newbeginningschurch.tv, 816-525-7403
Where to watch the games
810 Zone (Harrah’s Casino); 810 Zone (Lee’s Summit)
Where: 1 Riverboat Drive, North Kansas City; 1672 N.W. Chipman, Lee’s Summit
Info: 810zone.com, 816-460-5060 (Harrah’s); 816-994-3323 (Lee’s Summit)
Bar Louie
Where: 101 E. 14th St. in the Power & Light District, 8600 N.W. Prairie View Road in Zona Rosa
Info: barlouieamerica.com
Brass Rail
Where: 4940 N.E. 81st St.
Info: brassrailkc.com, 816-468-6100
The Brooksider
Where: 6330 Brookside Plaza
Info: brooksiderbarandgrill.com, 816-363-4070
Charlie Hooper’s
Where: 12 W. 63rd St.
Info: charliehoopers.com, 816-361-8841
Coach’s Kansas City; Coach’s Overland Park
Where: 414 W. 103rd St.; 9089 W. 135th St., Overland Park
Info: coach-s.com; 816-941-2286; 913-897-7070
Dave and Buster’s
Where: 1843 Village West Parkway, Kansas City, Kan.
Info: daveandbusters.com, 913-981-6815
Gordon Biersch
Where: 100 E 14th St.
Info: gordonbiersch.com, 816-.471-2340
Granfallon
Where: 608 Ward Parkway
Info: thegranfalloon.com, 816-753-7850
Harpo’s
Where: 4109 Pennsylvania
Info: harposkc.com, 816-753-3434
Johnny’s Tavern
Where: Seven locations in KC area and two in Lawrence.
Info: johnnystavern.com
Kelly’s Westport Inn
Where: 500 Westport Road
Info: kellyswestportinn.com, 816-561-5800
Lew’s Grill Bar
Where: 7539 Wornall St.
Info: lewsgrillandbar.com, 816-444-8080
Margarita’s
Where: Five area locations
Info: margaritasamigos.com
McFadden’s Sports Saloon
Where: 1330 Grand Blvd.
Info: mcfaddenskc.com, 816-471-1330
Mike Kelly’s Westsider
Where: 1515 Westport Road
Info: mikekellyswestsider.com
Minsky’s
Where: All locations.
Info: minskys.com
Nick and Jake’s Kansas City; Nick and Jake’s Parkville; Nick and Jake’s Overland Park
Where: 5031 Main St.; 6325 Lewis St., Parkville; 6830 W. 135th St., Overland Park
Info: nickandjakes.com, 816-421-1111 (KC); 816-584-8535 (Parkville); 913-681-8535
Paddy O’Quigley’s
Where: 5317 W. 151st St., Leawood
Info: oquigleys.com, 913-601-3511
Tanner’s Bar and Grill
Where: Eight area locations.
Info: tannersbarandgrill.com
The Well
Where: 7421 Broadway
Info: waldowell.com, 816-361-1700
Westport Ale House
Where: 4128 Broadway
Info: westportalehouse.com, 816-756-5277
This story was originally published March 18, 2015 at 11:02 AM with the headline "March Madness: fundraisers and where to watch."