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GKCBC finalists announced

The Greater Kansas City Bartending Competition finalists have been announced. Wanna see them in action? Then come come to The Uptown Theater on Aug. 29; tickets are $15 each online, or check them out at their home bar. Can’t wait? Catch the vibe in this short b&w video created by Brandon Cummins, bartender turned image maker who’s helping organize the competition.

Jennifer Tosatto, Firefly Lounge, Kansas City, Mo.

Heather Price, The Piano Room, Kansas City, Mo.

Paige Unger, McCormick & Schmick’s, Kansas City, Mo.

Mark Church, Grünauer, Kansas City, Mo.

Chris Muether, Danno’s American Pub, St. Louis, Mo.

Travis Stewart, Four Olives, Manhattan, Kan.

Anthony Beyer, Benton’s Prime Chop House, Kansas City, Mo.

Chris Conatser, Justus Drugsore, Smithville, Mo.

Van Zarr, Bluestem, Kansas City, Mo.

Valdez Campos, Café Trio, Kansas City, Mo.

Jason Kimbrel, Jp Wine Bar & Coffee House, Kansas City, Mo.

TJ Vytlacil, Franco Restaurant, St. Louis, Mo.