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Thursday, May 17 2012
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Join us for an opportunity to talk about this month's books. Snacks and drinks provided.
Bring toddlers ages 18-36 months for a 20 minute storytime, followed by a fun craft in the Art Spot.
Meet Miss Debbie in the Children’s area for Storytime. The target audience is preschoolers and their caregivers, but older and younger siblings or friends are welcome too! Each week we’ll sing, read, and learn. Most of all, we’ll have fun!
Theatre for Young America will present Junie B. Jones and a Little Monkey Business March 2, 2010 through April 16, 2010 on the H&R Block City Stage located on level B in Union Station at 30 W. Pershing Road, Kansas City, Missouri 64108. Barbara Park’s wildly popular Junie B. Jones character...
Season, single or group tickets may be reserved by
Bring your baby with you to workout at Summit Fair with FITMOM + Baby for FREE every Thursday morning from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., May through July. All classes include exercises to target all the major muscle groups and feature a warm up, 20 minutes of standing exercises (with baby in carrier), 20...
8 p.m. April 20-21, 7 p.m. April 22, 7 p.m. April 24-26, 8 p.m. April 27, 2 and 8 p.m. April 28, 2 and 7 p.m. April 29, 7 p.m. May 1-3, 8 p.m. May 4, 2 and 8 p.m. May 5, 2 p.m. May 6, 7 p.m. May 8-10, 8 p.m. May 11, 3 and 8 p.m. May 12, 2 and 7 p.m. May 13, 7 p.m. May 15-17, 10 p.m. May 18, 3 and...
$20-$70.
Sign up to win a Thursday HH Party! Winners receive: Your first TWO drinks for $1; $3 Domestics and Wells; $4 Kamikazes, Red Headed Sluts, and Washington Apple Shots! *Specials are for hh winners and guests only. Must arrive by 10pm to receive specials. Doors open at 7pm! CLICK FOR YOUR CHANCE TO...
14U Gold Glove Pitcher. We play in the Blue Valley Gold Glove league and will play in 7+ weekend tournaments (one in St.Louis). Only one spot left & must be a pitcher. Call for tryout 913-271-8814. Tryouts will be held at Mac n Seitz baseball facility. Great group of players with baseball minds...
Midwest Hitmen 14 AAA is looking for a few players to complete its roster for the 2011 season. All positions considered; AAA experience is a plus. We will play in the 3 and 2 Open League and 8-10 tournaments. Contact Jerry Mitchell for a tryout. Phone# 913-579-9562 Email jerry.mitchell@lennoxind.com
Housed in Broadway Church are 200 artistic renderings of the faces of Jesus. The Gallery is divided into four parts: (1) The Human Face of God, (2) The Many Moods of the Master, (3) The Risen Cosmic Christ, & (4) The Face of Jesus in Every Person. Please call or email to setup a tour. (816)...
Donations Accepted
Can you handle extreme reality? You’ve been to haunted houses, but you’ve never been to anything like this! Experience it for yourself, if you dare. Final Exit is a graphic 40 minute multi-dimensional, 11 scene extreme reality walk-thru tour with over 100 live actors,high-tech visuals and...
10.00
Gladstone 50+ Activities & Travel Program for 2011 The City of Gladstone’s Parks and Recreation Department sponsors a 50+ Activities and Travel Program for individuals 50 years young and up. The Gladstone 50+ News is a newsletter published bi-monthly and is a synopsis of the upcoming...
Payment varies according to activity and or trip c
High Schooll Girls Varsity or JV Preseason Goalkeeper Camp - Tues. 22 Feb - Sat. 26 Feb. 4:30-6:30 weekdays - Sat 12-4pm. Training Technique, Distribution, Tactical & Conditioning. Cost $75! To sign up go to web site: www.thenationalgoalkeeperacademy.com or email Coach Dayton Owens at...
Kansas Force has openings on its 2nd - 6th Grade Boys and Girls Teams. Looking for experienced players to play in leagues and tournaments year round. Tryouts are ongoing. We are on of the most affordable programs in the midwest. Please call 913-306-6511, email kansasforce@yahoo.com or visit...
Competitive team searching for players for the spring / summer and possible year round play. We are fundamental driven program that participates in leagues and Local tournaments. If interested call Coach Tracy for more details 913 - 710 - 9754.
We are looking for players for this spring / summer. We play league and tournament with some travel. The program is to enhance players skill level. if interested call coach Tracy 913 - 710 - 9754.
Lee's Summit Blaze, 3rd grade girls bball. Ongoing tryouts. Looking to put team together now to practice in the Spring/Summer to prepare for Fall (4th grade) competitive leagues and tournaments. Perfect for girls that play other sports and wanting to make transition from rec to competitive...
Long before Bill Gates made nerds trendy, there was Seymour Krelborn, a hapless florist searching for love, aided by a gigantic plant with an insatiable appetite for human blood. With music reminiscent of 1960s Motown and true to its original roots
$20-60
Maple Woods Baseball will be hosting high school fall select teams on August 28th and 29th. Contact Kenny Hook at (816) 604-3500 or email kenny.hook@mcckc.edu.
TopSpeed Strength & Conditioning is now offering Speed, Strength and Agility Training for athletes ages 13 and up from all sports. Sessions include instruction from one of the nations top Sports Performance Coaches and Nike SPARQ Trainers, former KC Royals Strength & Speed Coach Joseph Potts....
ONW Renegades U14 AAA baseball player wanted for spring/summer 3&2 league. 8 tournaments, State, World Series & Omaha. Contact Bill 913-451-2002.
Supreme Sports Hoops Classic Tournament Dates: February 12th & 13th 2011 Registration Deadline: Monday February 7th, 2011 Boys and Girls Divisions 2nd Grade - 8th Grade Tournament Fees: $175.00 per Team Games: 3 Game Guarantee Games Played at Eastern Jackson County Facilities Register Online...
$175.00 per team
EARN free jewelry? Host a Touchstone Crystal jewelry party and earn free jewelry! It's a great way to get the girls together and have some fun. Awesome hostess benefits for bookings a party, earn extra points and buy any item in the catalog for Half Price. Touchstone Crystal jewelry is a...
KC Cobra Baseball U 11 AA baseball in Overland Park Ks. is conducting private tryouts for the upcoming 2012 Spring/Summer season. We are looking for 2 strong players to round out a already strong core group of kids that know how to win and have fun! For information please contact Chad Beretta...
Olathe South's Youth Girls Basketball Camp. Tuesday-Friday, 5/31-6/3, Girls going into grades 1-3 next fall, 10:15-11:30. Girls going into grades 4-6 next fall, 11:30-1:00. Girls going into grades 7-8 next fall, 1:00-3:00. Email singramos@olatheschools.com for registration forms or visit...
Runs Oct. 1-April 1. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Thursday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday. www.nelson-atkins.org (816-751-1278)
FREE
Description: Hey kids! Do you like to write? Come join us once a month to write and share with other kids who like to write. We will present a fun and unique idea to write about, and have a special guest from time to time. You will be encouraged to keep a writing journal just for our club....
Camilla Camille & Jason McKee / The Accidentals / Luke Mitchem
In 1979, Patricia Hosty bought here son the gut string guitar he had been eyeing from Larson Music paying ten dollars a month for the Takaru Special guitar. He had his eye on it as it resembled Willie's guitar. His dad damn near beat the hell out of him for trying to put a hole in it, just...
Description: Learn how to play bridge in this four-week class. Join Kathy Rolfe as she shares the basics of bridge including taking tricks, the bidding language, no trump, major suit and minor suit, opening bids, and responses. Each class will last two hours. Age Group: Adult, For adults
All American Indoor Sports offers Soccer leagues for all ages and levels of play. Sign up your team to play in the finest indoor sports facilities in the Midwest! All American Indoor Sports mall offers Men's, Women's, and Coed teams the chance to participate in competitive, recreational...
Come on out to Club Underground and enjoy dancing to the live DJ in the mix, playing pool, shooting darts as well as enjoying the atmosphere and the food and drink specials! $3 EVERYTHING $3 Cover $3 chicken wings and fries basket $3 wells $3 domestic beer $3 moscato $3 photos 9pm -...
$3
Inspired by language and the alphabet, acclaimed artist Stephen T. Johnson’s work examines the relationships between words, objects and ideas.
8 p.m. May 17-19, 2 p.m. May 20, 8 p.m. May 24-26, 2 p.m. May 27, 8 p.m. May 31-June 2, 2 p.m. June 3, 8 p.m. June 7-8, 3 and 8 p.m. June 9, 2 p.m. June 10, 8 p.m. June 14-16, 2 p.m. June 17; closes June 17. www.chestnutfinearts.com (913-764-2121)
$20-$23.
8 p.m. May 4-5, 2 p.m. May 6, 7:30 p.m. May 8-10, 8 p.m. May 11, 2 and 8 p.m. May 12, 2 p.m. May 13, 7:30 p.m. May 15-17, 8 p.m. May 18, 4 and 8 p.m. May 19, 2 and 7:30 p.m. May 20, 7:30 p.m. May 22-24, 8 p.m. May 25, 2 and 8 p.m. May 26, 2 and 7:30 p.m. May 27, 7:30 p.m. May 29, 1 and 7:30 p.m....
$14-$35.
"Blade and Bone: The Discovery of Human Antiquity" currently on display, Mon-Friday 9 am-5 pm, from March 29-September 14, 2012 at the Linda Hall Library, 5109 Cherry, Kansas City, MO 64110. For more information visit, www.lindahall.org
Majolica pottery collection. Runs May 1-31. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-4 p.m. Sunday. www.bwestate.org (816 461-3491)
$3-$6.
Runs March 9-Dec. 31. Museum hours 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday. www.trumanlibrary.org (816-268-8200)
$3-$8.
Hours 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday. titanic.unionstation.org (816-460-2020)
$10-$22.
With chef Paige Vandegrift. www.athymeforeverything.com (816-554-3755)
$45.
Come and enjoy cocktails and appetizers while being entertained by members of the Kansas City Women's Chorus and special guest The Leslie Maclean Trio. Then, later in the evening, the tables are turned and we change the focus to our guests. At that point, each table will have the opportunity...
$50 and up
10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday, Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. www.showhouse.org (816-968-9711)
$13-$15.
Grades 1 to 4: eight 60 minute classes $99/Olathe Residents $90 Grades 5 to 11: Eight 90 minute classes $127/Olathe Residents $115 The Gametimesportz & Olathe Hoops Basketball Clinic is designed to give participants a long-term skill development program, to create real sustained improvement in...
Join us on May 3rd, 17th, and 31st @ 1:30pm for an After Lunch Book Club as we read and discuss great books. We will meet every other week, each month at the Sugar Creek Branch Library. Call Christy at 816-701-3489 for more information.
Celebrates the silver screen and Hollywood. Since the invention of the motion picture, movies and music have been intertwined … so take your seat and enjoy your favorite Oscar-winning songs – Lullaby of Broadway, When You Wish upon a Star, Buttons and Bows, Thanks for the Memory and...
Kansas City consignment auctions almost every week on Thursday evenings. 6 p.m. with preview available after 5 pm, finished around 10 pm. Furniture, antiques, collectibles, artwork, retro/vintage, militaria, tools and so much more! Inventory changes every week. Centrally located in Midtown Kansas...
Contact: 913-945-6847, autismtraining@kumc.edu Department: Kansas Center for Autism Research and Training Ticket Cost: Free Monday May 14, 2012 8:30am - 4:00pm Edwards Campus, 12600 Quivira Road, Overland Park
Free
Awake and Sing is a captivating and powerful American Masterwork by Clifford Odets. Dreams and disappointments meet in this turbulent comedy-drama of a Jewish family struggling to stay afloat in the 1930s. Generational conflicts arise as they strive for the American Dream. Directed by Karen...
$25-$30 Regular, $15 Student
Description: How do the experts create those mouth watering smoked meats? Join Wanda Swartz, award winning BBQ chef, as she explains the different types of smokers, techniques, wood used to smoke meats, and more. She'll share recipes for rubs, marinades, and italian sausage. Learn the secret...
multiple ticket options available at www.kutickets.com Contact: 800-34-HAWKS http://www.kuathletics.com Department: Department of Athletics Thursday May 17, 2012 6:00pm Hoglund Ballpark
Description: Sign-up for one hour of hands-on basic internet instruction. Learn how to use a mouse and keyboard. Also, learn about various browser tools you can use in searching the internet. Every Thursday from 9am to 12pm is available by appointment only. Age Group: Adult
Description: Learn how to play bridge in this four-week class. Join Kathy Rolfe as she shares the basics of bridge including taking tricks, the bidding language, no trump, major suit and minor suit, opening bids, and responses. Each class will last two hours. Age Group: Adult, For adults
Best Practices in Social Media Geared specifically for the Restaurant Industry Still dabbling in social media without really committing? Join us for this seminar as Jessica Best, Community Director for emfluence, will help you launch your social media into actionable marketing and customer...
Enriching and enjoyable environment for older adults with some physical or mental limitations.
For more information call (816) 452-4536
CALL FOR ARTISTS: Registration is NOW OPEN for Stems Plein Air Paint 2012 The event runs from May 19th to June 3rd 2012 Stems. . .a Garden Soiree, a fund raising event for The Arts and Recreation Foundation of Overland Park, is proud to announce the annual Stems Plein Air Paint • Over $10,000...
$35 to register at www.stemspleinair.com
Christian Women's Book Talk Book Group Religion and Inspiration May 17, 2012 07:00 PM Barnes & Noble Booksellers Zona Rosa Zona Rosa 8625 Northwest Prairie View Rd Spac Kansas City MO 64153 816-505-3355
Description: Do your computer skills need improving? Join us as we learn the basics of windows computing and basic internet and email skills. Age Group: Adult
Under the direction of multi-instrumentalist, Greg Tugman, the Customer Quartet plays cool jazz at this cool venue every Thursday night.
Where: Mulvane Art Museum, Washburn University, 1700 SW Jewell Avenue, Topeka, Kansas 66621 When: Mon May 7, 2012 A juried exhibition of work by artists through their exploration in clay, fiber, glass, metal, wood, beads, basketry, handmade paper & mixed media....
"They’re Not Going to Get Me:” Crime in the 1930s, a new exhibit at the National Archives at Kansas City, traces the rise and fall of the bank robbers and gangsters who became national icons in the 1930s. Named as public enemies, they became a target of J. Edgar Hoover’s Federal Bureau of...
We are so excited to announce that Denyse Schmidt is coming to Bernina KC! We hope you will join us in welcoming her to our fine city. She will be at the Overland Park location to do a book signing for her new book, Modern Quilts Traditional Inspiration, on Thursday, May 17, 6-8pm. Space is...
Location: G032 Lied Auditorium Presenter(s) Jacquetta Trasler, M.D., Ph.D. Contact: Lesley Shriver
Join Us for DJ Hoove Live at Paddy O'Shays! Great Food and Drinks Specials and Joco's BEST Dance Floor! Only at Paddy O'Shays 913.681.3000 www.paddyoshays.com
2$ wells 2$ bud family products and 2$ best night ever shots 1/2 price appetizers and pizzas till 7pm
Ghost Tours of Kansas will be offering Walking Downtown Topeka Ghost Tours every Top City Thursday evening beginning at 5PM and lasting until dark. Tours depart every hour and cost 10.00 per person. Tours depart 733 S. Kansas, 3-Flower's Metaphysical Treasures. Top City Thursday's begin...
Sign up for a free e-mail account and follow along this tutorial teaches the ins and outs of sending and receiving email, as well as how to organize your messages. Contact Megan at 816-701-3489 for more information.
Lead Renovators Certification Initial An 8 Hour Training and Certification Workshop on EPA Lead Renovation Procedures This course is 8 hours in length andgr includes both training and certification. Renovation firms must have at least one certified Renovator who has completed training and...
Take your/your teens modeling to the next level! Modeling Camp partners with top industry professionals to bring you the ultimate 'model' experience. We welcome alumni, guest speakers and scouts from AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL, Designers, Print Photographers, KC Fashion Week Reps, and...
Bring your baby with you to workout at Summit Fair with FITMOM + Baby for FREE every Thursday morning from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., May through July. FITMOM + Baby Stroller classes provide outdoor fun and fitness that is challenging and designed to help you gain strength, and get you moving again...
Get to Know NOOK: NOOK Color and NOOK Tablet at 6:00 pm, NOOK Simple Touch at 7:30 pm NOOK Event May 17, 2012 06:00 PM Barnes & Noble Booksellers Oak Park Mall Barnes & Noble 2352 11323 W 95th Street Overland Park KS 66214 913-492-8187
Connecting with other fired up volunteers to make sure our President gets to finish the great work he started. 4 more for 44!
The World's Best Touring Sideshow - HELLZAPOPPIN A SIDESHOW REVUE - is dropping anchor pulling off the road for a night in Saint Joseph, MO. Known as “THE GREATEST SHOW IN HELL”… Hellzapopin Sideshow presents a menagerie of strange people and novel entertainers! This globally renowned...
Bring the world together - Host an exchange student! World Heritage Student Exchange program, a public benefit organization, is seeking local host families for high school boys and girls from Spain, Germany, Thailand, Norway, China, Russia, France, The former Soviet Union Countries, Denmark,...
www.barcodelabelsoftware.net If you are beginner without having any technical skills you can generate colorful barcode stickers within few mouse clicks. Advance and affordable barcode label generator enables you to easily generate colorful and attractive barcode labels, tags, stickers within few...
All American Indoor Sports offers Soccer leagues for all ages and levels of play. Sign up your team to play in the finest indoor sports facilities in the Midwest! All American Indoor Sports mall offers Men's, Women's, and Coed teams the chance to participate in competitive, recreational...
International Group Show featuring Seika, Daniel Del Orfano, Joachim McMillan,Clifford Bailey & Jeanne Pflumm, runs through May 31st. Gallery hours 9:30am-6:00pm Mon.,Tues.,Wed. & Fri., 9:30am-8:00pm Thurs., 10-5 Saturday, by appointment Sunday. 11843 Roe, Leawood. www.leawoodfineart.com...
The Bible exhorts us to pray for the peace of Jerusalem. But what is the will of God concerning His covenant people today? How do we pray effectively in the midst of trouble and controversy?Scripture emphasizes the dynamic relationship between the end-time outpouring of the Spirit on the...
World Revival Church has been stoking the fires of revival since 1996, beginning in Smithton, Mo., and relocating to Kansas City in 2000. Pastored by Steve and Kathy Gray, this church first experienced the "lightnings of God" on March 24, 1996, igniting an international revival that became known...
Contact: 913-945-6847, autismtraining@kumc.edu Department: Kansas Center for Autism Research and Training Ticket Cost: Free Thursday February 23, 2012 8:30am - 4:00pm KU Medical Center, 3901 Rainbow Blvd
Free
Join us every Tuesday and Thursday at 5:30pm for dinner and a movie! This free event is open to children ages 3-18. For more information, contact Christy at 816-701-3489.
Description: Calling all quilters, crocheters, and knitters! Whether you are an experienced needleworker or just beginning, you are invited to join us. We will meet to knit and share ideas. Bring your projects. Age Group: Adult, For adults
Know Your NOOK NOOK Event Jun 30, 2011 07:00 PM Barnes & Noble Booksellers Topeka 6130 SW 17th St Topeka KS 66615 785-273-9600
Triple Threat Spring league designed to give high school age players and teams a chance to continue to hone their skills and play competitive games in a structured league. Limited to 16 teams, with 8 games each. 6:00PM - 10:00PM, Thursdays (3/22 - 5/17) Cost is $325 per team. Must have own...
$325 per team, teams must have own jersey with num
Keynote speaker Dr. Gary Morsch Dr. Morsch is the founder of Heart to Heart International, the Olathe-based global humanitarian organization, and Docs Who Care, which partners with hospitals and communities to provide clinic and emergency room staffing. He is a 1986 Leadership Olathe graduate....
Tournament players wanted for tournament teams
Tryouts
Ashley Lugo will be creating a light based installation that fills the gallery with illuminated pattern. As the viewer enters the space they will be moving through the projection, in turn making them a part of the work by interrupting the light and casting a shadow on the wall. By crossing this...
Low Cost Vacination Clinic every Thursday Night 5pm to 7pm Every Saturday from 1pm to 4pm (except holidays) 913-262-1600
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The Lupus Foundation of America - Heartland Chapter's support groups provide participants with introductory information about lupus, encourage the expression of concerns, and provide the opportunity to learn positive coping skills. Please contact the LFA - Heartland Chapter office to RSVP and...
First Friday through the Month of May: Marilyn Monroe Photographs and Media Paintings by Los Angeles Artist Len Steckler
Exhibit presented by Lee’s Summit Arts Council. Opening reception, 6:30 p.m. May 3; runs through July 19. 6 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 6 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, noon-4 p.m. Sunday. www.lsartscouncil.net (816-969-1580)
Come out and Network with the NAPW Independence Chapter. We will be meeting at Banadanas Bar-B-Q for our May meeting. Banadana's address is 4140 S. Noland Road. Independence, MO 64055. We will meet from 6:30pm -8:00pm. We will also go over additional information for continued success in the...
Part 3 of a three-part series, this class builds on skills taught in Southeast's "Intro to MS Word" and "MS Word 2-- Editing Basics & Word Tools." This session focuses on formatting paragraphs & pages and inserting bullets & numbering, then using skills taught from all three classes to format...
Each month we present some of the best in classic cinema for your viewing enjoyment. The movies are shown on our big screen and are free of charge. Refreshments are provided so sit back, relax and enjoy some cinema magic.
Description: Join us for fun and fellowship as we discuss plots, characters, and styles in various books. Each book club does a different book, and registration is usually required, so we suggest patrons call the individual branches to reserve their spot and check out the upcoming titles. Age...
Bring your lunch and join us at the KU Public Management Center for a chance to learn about completing the KU Master of Public Administration program in Topeka. We'll give an overview of the program requirements, discuss the admissions process and answer any questions you have. Pursuit of an...
Free
Take a gallery walk with a guide and discover the hows and whys of westward expansion.
included with paid museum admission
Beginner and advanced knitters will receive instruction from Mary Arney, a very accomplished knitter! Instruction is for knitting only, but feel free to bring other needlework projects to this class. Registration is required. Please call 816-701-3488 to register.
Description: Come and join us as we share our own unique version of Jack and the Bean Stock! Bring the whole family for a fun-filled time! Age Group: Ages 2 and up, Children
8wks of shooting and ball handling skill development, 1st - 4th grade 6-7 pm. 5- 11 grade 7-8:30 pm. Thursday nights beginning 3/29. We get results and you will see your son or daughter improve and grow. Your kids will be challenged with our successful program that will elevate thier skills....
The ONE Art and Soul Connection is a collection of works by area artists inspired by the writings of Richard Bach. The exhibit will be available for viewing during normal library hours throughout the month of May. Artist reception will be at the Johnson County Central Resource Library May 12,...
Open Blues Jam hosted by Rockin' Rick Patterson & Friends Bring your sticks, picks, and tricks and sit in with some of the best blues musicians in the midwest. $3 Wells and $.75 Tacos ALL NIGHT LONG!
NO COVER CHARGE!
Use this affordable jewelry & accessory line - where all items are only $5.50 each - as a money maker for your favorite charity, school function, church, cheerleading, whatever the cause. Contact me for availability for shows or if you want to become a consultant, make 45% commission, share 10%...
Set in the Italian Renaissance, the production begins with a strolling troupe of actors who fashion a boisterous and uninhibited version of Carlo Collodi’s classic Pinocchio story. Each stock commedia character undertakes a part: Arlecchino plays the Cricket, Pantelone plays Gepetto,...
$8.00 per person; $5.50 group
This Spring Beijing-based artist Chen Shaoxiong will spend three weeks (March 1, 2012
Closed Mondays, Open until 8pm on Wednesday and Th
Sponsored by Spencer Museum of Art, Kansas City Public Library / Alexander is director of KUs Information & Telecommuncations Technology Center, and a professor of electrical engineering and computer science. Lecture to take place at the Kansas City Public Library. Contact: 785-864-4710,...
Free
Quick Start (April 4-May 31): A 40 minute class twice a week (Wed. & Thu. Evenings) for three weeks. ** Year of the Dragon Discount classes now are $57 with coupon! 2012 QUICK START SESSION DATES: SESSION #2 APR 25 - MAY 10 SESSION #3 MAY 16 - 31 *MID SUMMER BREAK JULY 3-7TH NO CLASSES 3-5...
** Year of the Dragon Discount classes now are $57
"Reflections of Color" by John W. Yates III, an inaugural exhibition of works of art by John W. Yates. Yates takes broken mirrors and color to new heights and his bursts of inspiration show off brilliantly from the corner windows of the Town House Gallery. Located on the lst floor of the old...
Blondes vs. Brunettes is an annual flag football game benefiting the Alzheimer's Association in which the two participating teams are divided based on the age-old rivalry between blondes and brunettes. Registration begins May 1 and the game is August 18, 2012 at Shawnee Mission South Hight...
There is a $25 registration fee and each player an
Location: Bellar Conference Center Presenter(s) Vishakha Bhave, PharmD, PhD (faculty candidate) Contact: Dorothy McGregor
Rick Bacus has performed with some of the Midwest's most popular rock, pop, blues and jazz. A year ago, Rick teamed up with John Anderson / Bass and Ron Still on drums. The Rick Bacus Trio brings you a healthy dose of Classic songs from Eric Clapton, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Ray Charles, Bill...
This is a running program in the Kansas City area that rotates around the city every other Sunday, so runners can enjoy the many great running venues in the metro area. The program is designed for new runners and walkers just starting to experienced marathoners and everyone in between. For...
Location: Dykes Library Classroom 1040 Presenter(s) Byron Johns Contact: Byron Johns
It’s the greatest sport on dirt! The Shrine Rodeo & Demo Derby stampedes into Tonganoxie May 24-25-26 with rodeo action on May 24-25 and the cars roarin’ on May 26! Enjoy a craft fair each night. There’s something for everybody at the Shrine Rodeo and Demo Derby! Vendors on the grounds....
Sittin' fit is a gentle chair exercise class that is beneficial for the beginning, older exerciser.
Are you feeling sluggish, need to shape up, lose weight or maybe you'd just like to work on strengthening? Come exercise with us on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:30pm, and Saturdays 10:00-11:00AM. This is a DVD led exercise group. Stop by and follow along with this week's workout. There are...
KU’s Steve Goddard and Perry Alexander explore the world of early computer scientist Alan Turing, the subject of Cryptograph: An Exhibition for Alan Turing now at the Spencer Museum of Art on the KU campus.Cryptograph examines the question that drove Turing’s research: finding meaning in...
Goddard, senior curator at Spencer Museum and KU professor of art history, and Alexander, KU professor of electrical engineering and computer science, will discuss early computer scientist Alan Turing, subject of “Cryptograph: An Exhibition for Alan Turing,” now at Spencer Museum of Art....
Do you quilt, knit, crochet, embroider, cross stitch or do any other type of needlework, but just can't find the time? Relax, Colbern Road Branch has found time for you! Bring your own supplies and projects to work on and share ideas, learn a new technique, or teach one to the group....
The Stretch & Tone class works all major muscle groups using weights and resistant bands. No pre-registration is required.
$1.00 per class.
Join Studio Dan Meiners Thursday, May 17th from 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm for Spring into Summer Social, a retail open house/trunk show/cocktail party. This event celebrates the debut of a new selection of specialty handmade products which will be available in The Shop at Studio Dan Meiners this...
FREE and open to the public
Stay out of the summer heat and rain, come play the fast paced and exciting game of indoor soccer. We are now accepting teams and individual players for our Summer 2012 Youth Indoor Soccer League. We offer an option for every age and skill level. The league will begin June 16th! Please contact...
The Puppetry Arts Institute proudly presents The Art and Marionettes of Robert Leroy Smith. Exhibit includes beautiful carved wood marionettes and a display of serigraphs and etchings created by Robert Leroy Smith, some of which is available for purchase. Read more here:...
Adults $3.00, Children 16 and under $1.50
The Puppetry Arts Institute proudly presents The Art and Marionettes of Robert Leroy Smith. Exhibit includes beautiful carved wood marionettes and a display of serigraphs and etchings created by Robert Leroy Smith, some of which is available for purchase.
Adults $3 Children 16 & under $1.50
Hosted by Pitch food critic Charles Ferruzza and radio food critics in a talk show format. Find out about the hottest trends in KC dining at this new event. No cover charge.
$50 per person, $45 for Mug Club Members
Open Mic (music, comedy, poetry) Every Thursday at 8:30pm Hosted by Samantha
The Nest on Ninth Ninth Floor Rooftop Bar at The Oread Elevate your Evening with Breathtaking Views Wednesday - Saturday 4pm - Late* *Schedule is subject to change due to inclement weather or special events. Check www.theoread.com for details. No Cover Open to the Public Live Music on Fridays
Abbot Barnabas Senecal, OSB, of Benedictine Abbey in Atchison, is a skilled photographer with an eye for God's beauty. The exhibit includes Scripture reflections with each photo to enhance the experience. A special opening reception will be held Feb. 28 frorm 5-7. Exhibit is open daily during...
Supporting Acts: Red Light Romance, Drew Black, Michael Owen Rich The Ryan Express The Ryan Express is a subway system that has little whistles that attracts badgers and wolverines. It is for the transportation and preservation of notoriously dangerous animals, and I may be including several...
$5.00
Drawing on the library's collection of correspondence and memorabilia from these two prominent Independence families, this exhibit traces these their story, which spans over more than 150 years.
included in museum admission
The World Trade Council of Wichita will be Honoring MERCOSUR during World Trade Week at our next meeting on May 17th at the Marriott Hotel. We have received confirmation of attendance from six countries (Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Ecuador, Paraguay and Uruguay) and look forward to their...
Description: Programming Room Age Group: Adult, For adults
Thursty Thursdays is happy hour at Caenen Castle! Bring your friends and come join us for live music, specialty cocktails and small plates. Some of our specials include $2.50 domestics, $5 Clear 10 premium infused vodka Martinis, and our signature crab cakes!
Author will discuss his book, "Assignment to Hell: The War Against Nazi Germany with Correspondents Walter Cronkite, Andy Rooney, A.J. Liebling, Homer Bigart, and Hal Boyle." www.jocolibrary.org or www.rainydaybooks.com (913-826-4600 or 913-384-3126)
This exhibition will focus on Independence and two of its most famous families
included with paid museum admission
Come play the fun and exciting game of indoor soccer. We offer many different skill levels for men and women. Our Tuesday night indoor soccer leagues will begin on Tuesday June 12th 2012. We are accepting all teams and individual players to come join the fun. See our website (aaiskc.com) or...
Description: Date: 3/31/2011 Begins: 2:00 PM Ends: 4:00 PM Description: This workshop is designed for business owners, managers and those who want to learn how to turn financial statements into useful management tools. They will learn how to capture information from the Income Statement and...
Vi Tran & Katie Gilchrist's Super Awesome Jam Downtown! Czar Bar 05/03/2012 10:00 PM CDT Free Vi Tran & Katie Gilchrist's Super Awesome Jam Downtown! Every Thursday night at Czar, Katie Gilchrist and Vi Tran take the stage along with guitarist Sean Hogge, and other musical...
Free
Eight out of ten women put on the wrong size bra every day. Macy’s and Wacoal are teaming up to help women find their correct size and knock-out breast cancer by hosting a Fi(GH)t FOR THE CURE® bra fitting event. For every woman who receives a complimentary fitting from a trained Wacoal Fit...
National Women's Health Walking towards a healthier You Thursday, May 17, 2012 @ 11:00 AMNational Women's Health Week WalkRichard Bolling Federal Building601 E. 12th Street, Kansas City, MOWarm up begins at 11:00 AM Special Raffle for Walking Participants!!Must be present to win prize....
Description: Please participate in our Young Artist Exhibition. Entries will be accepted from May 14th - July 23rd for youths of ages 7 - 18 in the following categories: drawing, painting, mixed media, graphic art, and photography. For complete details pick up an entry form at the Blue Springs...
Hey Kids! Do you like to write? Come join us once a month to write and share with other kids who like to write. We will present a fun and unique idea to write about, and have a special guest from time to time. You will be encouraged to keep a writing journal just for our club. Snacks will be...
Starring Richard Karn. 6 p.m. April 5-6, noon and 6 p.m. April 7-8, 6 p.m. April 10, noon and 6 p.m. April 11, 6 p.m. 12-14, noon and 6 p.m. April 15, 6 p.m. April 17, noon and 6 p.m. April 18, 6 p.m. 19-21, noon and 6 p.m. April 22, 6 p.m. April 24, noon and 6 p.m. April 25, 6 p.m. April 26-28,...
$34-$53.
7:30 p.m. May 16-17 (previews), 8 p.m. May 18 (preview), 8 p.m. May 19, 3 p.m. May 20, 7:30 p.m. May 22-24, 8 p.m. May 25-26, 3 p.m. May 27, 7:30 p.m. May 29-31, 8 p.m. June 1-2; 3 p.m. June 3; closes June 3. www.unicorntheatre.org (816-531-7529)
$27.50-$37.50.
Traveling exhibit. Runs April 9-May 25. Hours 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-noon. Saturday. www.maaa.org or www.wycomuseum.org (913-721-1078)
Kansas City Broadway Series. 7:30 p.m. May 2, 2 and 7:30 p.m. May 3, 8 p.m. May 4, 2 and 8 p.m. May 5, 1 and 6:30 p.m. May 6, 7:30 p.m. May 8-10, 8 p.m. May 11, 2 and 8 p.m. May 12, 1 and 6:30 p.m. May 13, 7:30 p.m. May 15-16, 2 and 7:30 p.m. May 17, 8 p.m. May 18, 2 and 8 p.m. May 19, 1 p.m. May...
$25-$70.
8 p.m. April 20-21, 3 and 8 p.m. April 22, 8 p.m. April 23 and 25, 1 and 8 p.m. April 26, 8 p.m. April 27-28, 3 and 8 p.m. April 29, 8 p.m. April 30 and May 2, 1 and 8 p.m. May 3, 8 p.m. May 4-5, 3 and 8 p.m. May 6, 8 p.m. May 8, 1 and 8 p.m. May 9, 8 p.m. May 10-11, 3 and 8 p.m. May 12, 3 p.m....
$26-$29.
Runs March 23-Oct. 12. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. www.kemperart.org (816-753-5784)
Spinning Tree Theatre. 8 p.m. May 10-12, 2 p.m. May 13, 8 p.m. May 17-19, 2 p.m. May 20, 8 p.m. May 24-26, 2 p.m. May 27; closes May 27. www.spinningtreetheatre.com (816-842-9999)
$17-$29.
Runs Oct. 1-April 1. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Thursday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday. www.nelson-atkins.org (816-751-1278)
FREE
Photo exhibit featuring landscape & travel images of the mediterranean coast of Spain and France; taken by the spanish photographer Jordi Elias Grassot.
Networking starts at 11:15 am Buffet opens at 11:45 am Program starts at NoonMember Price: 18 Guest Price: 23 Event Page: http://business.bluespringschamber.com/events/details/monthly-lunchon-05-17-2012Organized by: Blue Springs Chamber of Commerce1000 Main StreetBlue Springs, MO 64015
Sides chosen at random each day, tues,thurs,and sat. Macken Park, 30th and Howell, North Kansas City, Mo.
Flying Saucer Draught Emporium will celebrate American Craft Beer Week with a week of rare tappings, beer industry guest speakers, exclusive guided tastings and special releases from Monday, May 14 to Friday, May 18. Monday, May 14,
Free admission, beer prices vary
Behind the Scenes: a Showcase of bizperc Powered by Think Big PartnersA look at the startup creation process and the KC entrepreneur scene At bizperc, we've noticed a "coworking craze." Entrepreneurs love coming into our space to work with like-minded startups, accelerate with the Think Big...
No more complaining about nothing to do on Thursday nights. Enjoy a walking Downtown Ghost Tour hosted by Ghost Tours of Kansas. Tours depart every hour beginning at 5PM from 3-Flower's Metaphysical Treasures 733 S. Kansas Avenue. Cost is 10.00 per person and last one hour. Buy tickets online...
10.00
Facebook for Business Workshop - Are you on Facebook? Facebook is the largest social network in the world today, with 900 million users worldwide and more joining every day. Many large businesses are already using Facebook and more than half of the small businesses in the United States consider...
$25
Ongoing Tryouts through May for summer. We are looking for experience players looking to play AAU. We need a shooting guard and forward for this team. Must be willing to play at least 3 tournaments a month. If interested please Coach Tracy call 913 - 710 - 9754.
The Sharks Vs. The Jets in our most popular improv show. All ages welcome!
Join us for a social happy hour on May 17 at Gaslight Grill in Leawood. We'll mingle and catch up on the patio (weather permitting, of course). The restaurant will extend its happy hour until 7:30p, so you have a great excuse to grab an appetizer, a drink and enjoy an SMCKC social outing!...
10 a.m. April 10, 10 a.m. and noon April 11-12, 10 a.m., noon and 7 p.m. April 13, 2 p.m. April 14-15, 10 a.m. April 17, 10 a.m. and noon April 18-19, 10 a.m., noon and 7 p.m. April 20, 2 p.m. April 21-22, 10 a.m. April 24, 10 a.m. and noon April 25-26, 10 a.m., noon and 7 p.m. April 27, 2 p.m....
$9-$15.
10 a.m. April 10, 10 a.m. and noon April 11-12, 10 a.m., noon and 7 p.m. April 13, 2 p.m. April 14-15, 10 a.m. April 17, 10 a.m. and noon April 18-19, 10 a.m., noon and 7 p.m. April 20, 2 p.m. April 21-22, 10 a.m. April 24, 10 a.m. and noon April 25-26, 10 a.m., noon and 7 p.m. April 27, 2 p.m....
$9-$15.
10 a.m. April 10, 10 a.m. and noon April 11-12, 10 a.m., noon and 7 p.m. April 13, 2 p.m. April 14-15, 10 a.m. April 17, 10 a.m. and noon April 18-19, 10 a.m., noon and 7 p.m. April 20, 2 p.m. April 21-22, 10 a.m. April 24, 10 a.m. and noon April 25-26, 10 a.m., noon and 7 p.m. April 27, 2 p.m....
$9-$15.
10 a.m. April 10, 10 a.m. and noon April 11-12, 10 a.m., noon and 7 p.m. April 13, 2 p.m. April 14-15, 10 a.m. April 17, 10 a.m. and noon April 18-19, 10 a.m., noon and 7 p.m. April 20, 2 p.m. April 21-22, 10 a.m. April 24, 10 a.m. and noon April 25-26, 10 a.m., noon and 7 p.m. April 27, 2 p.m....
$9-$15.
