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GARDENER?
Join the Master Gardeners of Greater Kansas City!
Master Gardeners
of Greater Kansas City educate the public on gardening topics, answer gardening
questions, and are proud contributors in their community. Some of the programs
Master Gardeners of Greater Kansas City are involved in are Hotline, Speakers
Bureau, Garden Tour, Demonstration garden plots, Special Events, and Community
Projects, which include: Ronald McDonald House, Watkins Woolen Mill historic
heirloom garden, Martha LaFitte Thompson Nature Sanctuary, Harvesters, and much,
much more. Application for the next class is due on June 9.
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Through March 12, 2007
World Heritage Sites in Croatia
Hosted by the Kansas City Public Library, World Heritage Sites in Croatia
is a 50-item exhibit depicting architectural history and natural
landscapes of Croatia, commissioned by the republic's Ministry of Culture.
Commemorates the 25th anniversary of the inclusion of Croatian cultural
landmarks on the prestigious UNESCO World Heritage list. Sites
depicted in the exhibit include: the late medieval planned town of
Dubrovnik, "the pearl of the Adriatic" restored with United Nations
support after a siege in 1991; the coastal town of Split with a Roman
imperial palace at its center; and landscapes from Plitvice Lakes National
Park.
Guldner Gallery -
Kansas City Public Library, 14 W. 10th Street, Kansas City, MO 64105
Through March 31, 2007
Unseen, Unforgotten: Alabama Civil Rights Pictorial Debut
Black and white images, never before released to the public, endure as
reminders of Alabama's not-so-distant past: Freedom Riders who defied
segregation huddling at a Birmingham bus station after a mob attack; the
first black graduate of the University of Alabama walking in solitude
across campus on her first day of classes; National Guard troops with
unsheathed bayonets in rural Sumter County; and much more. 9:00 am
to 5:00 pm daily; admission is free.
Brown v. Board of Education Historic Site, 1515 SE Monroe St., Topeka,
KS
[Web Site]
Through April 29, 2007
The Photographer's Eye: Kansas City through the lens of Warner Studio
As a commercial photographer living and working in Kansas City in
the 1950's, Warner Untersee made a living promoting "The American
Dream." Without intending it, Untersee also became a visual
anthropologist. His work is an invaluable record of mid-20th
century American life and culture, providing historical perspective on
sociology, architecture, urban planning, sports, leisure, fashion and
pop culture in Kansas City. Regular museum admission and hours.
Suggested donation of $2.50 for adults and $2 for seniors and children
ages 3-17; Tuesday-Saturday 9:30-4:30, Sunday 12-4:30.
Kansas City Museum at Corinthian Hall,
3218 Gladstone Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64123
816-483-8300 [Web
Site]
Through August 12, 2007
Made in Johnson County
Locally made products and inventions are the subject of the Johnson County
Museum's latest exhibit, Made in Johnson County. Exhibit presents
the major enterprises in Johnson County from the 1850s to the modern day
and the major technological changes which sparked greater diversification
in our local business community. Regular museum hours; admission is
free.
Johnson County Museum of History, 6305 Lackman Rd., Shawnee, KS 66217
913-715-2550 [Web Site]
1 February, Thursday,
2:00 pm
Gallery Walk: "African Americans in the West"
African Americans, both free and enslaved, helped open the American
West. In honor of African American History Month, the museum
highlights their contributions on this 30-minute guided tour of gallery
exhibits. Regular museum admission.
National Frontier Trails Museum,
318 W. Pacific,
Independence, MO 64050
816-325-7575
[Web
Site]
1 February, Thursday, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Discussion and Reception, Great Plains Originals: Historic Documents
from America's Heartland
Join the Kansas City Star's Brian Burnes and Monroe Dodd, as well as
National Archives archivist Tim Rives, in the Helzberg Auditorium at the
Kansas City Public Library for a discussion of the new book, Great
Plains Originals: Historic Documents from America's Heartland. A
wine and cheese reception prior to the discussion begins at 6:00 pm;
presentation begins at 6:30 pm. Copies of the book will be for sale.
Helzberg Auditorium - Kansas City Public Library, 14 W. 10th Street,
Kansas City, MO 64105
[RSVP]
6 February, Tuesday,
6:00 pm
The Pony Express Continues to Carry the Mail
"Tuesday Night Talks" speaker series; features presenter Marshall White.
Doors open at 6:30 pm; speaker begins at 7:00 pm.
The Pony Express
National Museum, 914 Penn St., St. Joseph, MO 64503
816-279-5059 [Web Site]
8 February, Thursday, 2:00 pm
Gallery Walk: "African Americans in the West"
African Americans, both free and enslaved, helped open the American
West. In honor of African American History Month, the museum
highlights their contributions on this 30-minute guided tour of gallery
exhibits. Regular museum admission.
National Frontier Trails Museum,
318 W. Pacific,
Independence, MO 64050
816-325-7575
[Web
Site]
8 February, Thursday,
6:00 pm
Westport Historical Society Quarterly Dinner Meeting
Betty Ergovich, Curator of the Harris-Kearney House at 4000 Baltimore in
Kansas City, presents "The Harris-Kearney House - Past, Present, Perfect!"
6:00 pm gathering reception; 7:00 pm dinner. Cost is $25.
Reservations required by calling 816-561-1821 by Feb. 2, 2007.
Homestead Country Club, 6510 Mission Road, Prairie Village, KS
9 February, Friday, 7 pm
Film Series - Ten Days that Shook the World
Ten Days that Shook the World (1927) directed by Sergei Eisenstein,
introduced by James Barkley, Educational Program Coordinator, National
World War I Museum. Sponsored by the National Archives-Central
Plains Region and the National World War I Museum at Liberty Memorial.
Nichols Auditorium, National World War I Museum, 100 W. 26th St.,
Kansas City, MO 64108 [Web
Site]
(Calendar listing
from the Jackson County Historical Society
Web Site)
10-18 February, 1-5 pm
(Closed Mondays)
Valentine's Day at Lanesfield
Visit the 1904 schoolhouse decorated for Valentine's Day, learn about
Valentine's Day traditions, and make an old-fashioned valentine to give to
your sweetheart! Admission is free. Please call for more
information.
Lanesfield School Historic Site, 187th and Dillie Rd., Edgerton, KS
66021
913-893-6645
13 February, Tuesday,
6:00 pm
The History of the Buchanan County Courthouse and its Notable
Personalities
"Tuesday Night Talks" speaker series; guest speakers Judge Ronald Taylor
and Bob Waldrop. Doors open at 6:30 pm; speaker begins at 7:00 pm.
The Pony Express
National Museum, 914 Penn St., St. Joseph, MO 64503
816-279-5059 [Web Site]
14
February, Wednesday, 1-2 pm
Loula Long Combs and her Family's Impact on Kansas City
Loula Long Combs, daughter of Kansas City lumber baron R.A. Long, may have
been best known as a horsewoman, but it was her and her families
extraordinary generosity that left a legend. In some ways, the
Longs' generosity was the undoing of the family fortune, but no one can
fault their humanitarian and compassionate spirit. Join Bonnie
Hansen, a fashion historian, speaker, and costumer to the motion picture
industry, in an engaging presentation on the Long family contribution to
Kansas City and the United States. Co-sponsored by the Jackson
County Historical Society and the Independence, MO Parks and Recreation
Department. Admission is free. Participants invited to bring a
sack lunch; beverages are provided.
Truman Memorial Building, 416 West Maple, Independence, MO 64050
(Calendar listing
from the Jackson County Historical Society
Web Site)
14 February, Wednesday,
7:00 pm
Civil War Round Table of Western Missouri
Speaker Kevin Fewell leads discussion titled, "The 150th Anniversary of
Union Cemetery in Kansas City." Visitors welcome; admission is free.
Old Blake Museum, 106 E Walnut, Independence, MO. [Web
Site]
15 February, Thursday,
2:00 pm
Gallery Walk: "African Americans in the West"
African Americans, both free and enslaved, helped open the American
West. In honor of African American History Month, the museum
highlights their contributions on this 30-minute guided tour of gallery
exhibits. Regular museum admission.
National Frontier Trails Museum,
318 W. Pacific,
Independence, MO 64050
816-325-7575
[Web
Site]
17 February, Saturday, 10:00 am
Cornhusk Doll Making
Children of the frontier made toys out of anything that was available to
them. In this fun and informative workshop, participants will learn
the history of cornhusk dolls and how to make and dress them.
Suitable for ages 8 and up. $10.00 per person (museum admission
included); advance reservations required.
National Frontier Trails Museum,
318 W. Pacific,
Independence, MO 64050
816-325-7575
[Web
Site]
17 February, Saturday, 2:00 pm
Film Presentation: "History of American Railroads"
Railroads have played an important role in the growth and development of
the United States. Learn about the history of trains and the people
associated with this phenomenon while viewing this 80-minute film that
begins with the early attempts to build railroads from 1800-1845, to the
'golden age' of 1880-1916. Free with regular museum admission.
National Frontier Trails Museum,
318 W. Pacific,
Independence, MO 64050
816-325-7575
[Web
Site]
18 February, Sunday,
2:00 pm
Film Presentation: "History of American Railroads"
Railroads have played an important role in the growth and development of
the United States. Learn about the history of trains and the people
associated with this phenomenon while viewing this 80-minute film that
begins with the early attempts to build railroads from 1800-1845, to the
'golden age' of 1880-1916. Free with regular museum admission.
National Frontier Trails Museum,
318 W. Pacific,
Independence, MO 64050
816-325-7575
[Web
Site]
19 February, Monday,
11:00 am
George Washington: The Formative Years
George Washington's childhood and early adult years were filled with
interesting people who helped shape his mind and heart. Learn about
this formative period of our nation's first president during this
illustrated 30-minute lecture offered in honor of President's Day.
Free with museum admission.
National Frontier Trails Museum,
318 W. Pacific,
Independence, MO 64050
816-325-7575
[Web
Site]
19 February, Monday,
12:30pm – 3:30pm
African American Heritage Workshop
The Black Archives of the St. Joseph Museums, Inc., will host an African
American Heritage workshop in honor of Black History Month for students in
the 4th, 5th, and 6th grades. Workshop
activities will include weaving, storytelling, constructing a quilt map of
Africa, tasting indigenous foods, and a tour of the Black Archives
collection. Alonzo Weston, a columnist for the St. Joseph News-Press,
will be a special guest. The workshop will be held at the Black Archives,
3406 Frederick Avenue. The cost is $5 per student. Space is
limited and paid reservations are required. The deadline for
making reservations is February 10. Please call 816-232-8471 for
more information or to make a reservation.
Additional
Information
The St. Joseph Museums, Inc.,
3406 Frederick Avenue, St. Joseph, MO
816-232-8471 [Web
Site]
20 February, Tuesday, 6:00 pm
The Deadliest Woman of the West
"Tuesday Night Talks" speaker series; features presenter Jim Conlon.
Discusses struggles faced in the plains during the 1880s as a result of
Mother Nature. Doors open at 6:30 pm; speaker begins at 7:00 pm.
The Pony Express
National Museum, 914 Penn St., St. Joseph, MO 64503
816-279-5059 [Web Site]
22 February, Thursday, 2:00 pm
Gallery Walk: "African Americans in the West"
African Americans, both free and enslaved, helped open the American
West. In honor of African American History Month, the museum
highlights their contributions on this 30-minute guided tour of gallery
exhibits. Regular museum admission.
National Frontier Trails Museum,
318 W. Pacific,
Independence, MO 64050
816-325-7575
[Web
Site]
22-24 February, 2007
8th Annual Korean War Conference: War and Gender
Sponsored by the Center for the Study of the Korean War, the annual
conference has a dedicated following of scholars from all over the United
States, as well as veterans, students, researchers, and many others who
have an interest in the study of the Korean War. This year's annual
conference will be held February 22-24, 2007, at the Hilton Garden Inn,
Independence, Mo.
Click to Register.
(Calendar listing from
the National Archives of Kansas City
Web
Site)
23 February, Friday, 4-5
pm
Veterans History Project Celebration
Join us in recognizing 70 volunteers who have helped the Jackson County
Historical Society - an archive partner for the Library of Congress
American Folklife Center's Veterans History Project - gather more than
1,000 oral history interviews of local veterans and civilians! Their
stories are preserved and made available in the Society's Archives and
Research Library. After a reception, program and awards presentation,
guests are invited to view the Veterans Hall, featuring displays and
kiosks where visitors may view a growing selection of recorded oral
history interviews. Reception free and open to the public. Reservations
required by calling 816-325-6230 by February 20.
Truman Memorial
Building, 416 West Maple, Independence, MO 64050
(Calendar listing
from the Jackson County Historical Society
Web Site)
23 February, Friday, 6
pm
Film Series - Doctor Zhivago
Doctor Zhivago (1965) starring Omar Sharif and Julie Christie, directed by
David Lean. Introduced by Eli Paul, Museum Director, National World
War I Museum. NOTE: This film is 4 hours long and will include an
intermission. Sponsored by the National Archives-Central Plains
Region and the National World War I Museum. Admission is free.
Nichols Auditorium, National World War I Museum, 100 W. 26th St.,
Kansas City, MO 64108 [Web
Site]
(Calendar listing
from the Jackson County Historical Society
Web Site)
24 February, Saturday,
11 am
Interurban Lines of Kansas City - Presentation and Book Signing
Local author Ed Conrad will tell the story of Kansas City's Interurban
Lines using photographs from his new book Heartland Traction - The
Interurban Lines of Kansas City. Stay after the program for a book
signing. Admission is free.
Johnson County Museum of History,
6305 Lackman Rd., Shawnee, KS 66217
913-715-2550 [Web Site]
24 February, Saturday,
2:00 pm
Elizabeth: A Woman of Faith
Elizabeth (Wabinaw) Denman grew up in a time of conflict and racial
tension between Indians and Whites. In this first-person play based
on her life, Deborah "Dee" White Eye, Elizabeth's granddaughter, shares
the experiences of this fascinating Native American woman from the 1890s
to the present. Free with museum admission.
National Frontier Trails Museum,
318 W. Pacific,
Independence, MO 64050
816-325-7575
[Web
Site] |
