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 Through January 2007
The Recorded Flora of the Lewis and Clark Expedition
In celebration of the 200th anniversary of the return journey of the
1804-1806 Lewis and Clark expedition, the St. Joseph Museums Inc.
will feature a collection of watercolor paintings of "Botanical Wonders of
the Uncharted West: The Recorded Flora of the Lewis and Clark Expedition."
The exhibit runs September 5 through January 31.
St. Joseph Museum,
3406 Frederick Avenue, St. Joseph, MO
816-232-8471 [Web
Site]
Through January 2007
Kansas City through the lens of Warner Studio, 1950-1959
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.
Kansas City Museum at Corinthian Hall,
3218 Gladstone Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64123
816-483-8300 [Web
Site]
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 66612
[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]
10 January, Wednesday, 7:00 pm
Civil War Round Table of Western Missouri
Regular monthly meeting with guest speaker, John Martin, speaking on the
Grand Army of the Republic. Non-members invited.
Old Blake Museum, 106 E Walnut, Independence, MO. [Web
Site]
13 - 14 January, Saturday, 9:00 am - 4:00
pm, Sunday 10:30 am - 4:00 pm
Smithville Lake Eagle Days 2007
Clay County Parks and Recreation, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the
Missouri Department of Conservation are hosting a weekend of activities at
Smithville Lake highlighted by live eagle programs, eagle viewing stations
and crafts and videos for the children. [Download
Flyer]
20 January, Saturday, 10:00 am
Clash of Cultures
A program highlighting interactions between Americans, Mexicans, and
American Indians along the Santa Fe Trail. The Santa Fe Trail provided
many opportunities for people of different cultures to interact with and
learn from each other. During this one-hour and fifteen-minute program,
participants will investigate the Santa Fe Gallery, the trails swales, and
do a craft activity. The price for each person is $5.00, and includes
museum admission. Advance reservations are required.
National Frontier Trails Museum,
318 W. Pacific,
Independence, MO 64050,
816-325-7575 [Web
Site]
30 January, Tuesday, 6:00 pm
Jesse James, Dead or Alive
"Tuesday Night Talks" speaker series; features presenter Randy Jones.
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] |
