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1 August, Sunday, Noon - 4 p.m.
100 Years of Children’s Games
Children’s games have evolved tremendously over the 100 years since the
Long family moved into Corinthian Hall. Games have progressed from lawn
darts, hopscotch and jacks to action figures and video games. Take a
journey through the past 100 years and see how children’s games have
progressed at the Museum’s August First Sunday Family Fun Day. Visitor’s
will learn the rules and play hopscotch and jacks, play bocce and
croquet on the Museum grounds and so much more!
Kansas City Museum at
Corinthian Hall [Web
Site]
3218 Gladstone Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64123
816-483-8300
1 August, Sunday, 1 - 3 p.m.
Science Walk and Talk
Take a nature walk along Cliff Drive and learn about its unique
geological features during the Science Walk and Talk hosted by Charles
Marshall, Educator, Squaw Creek National Wildlife Refuge.
Kansas City Museum at
Corinthian Hall [Web
Site]
3218 Gladstone Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64123
816-483-8300
3 August, Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. (Reception
at 6 p.m.)
Real NASCAR: White Lightning, Red Clay, and Big Bill France
Author Daniel S. Pierce discusses the history of NASCAR from its postwar
beginnings on Daytona Beach and Piedmont dirt tracks to the billion
dollar industry it is today. Real NASCAR follows the career of
NASCAR founder Big Bill France from his start as a mechanic and explains
how he overcame challenges—including a Detroit auto industry that was
unsure of its support, safety issues that killed some of the sport’s
stars, and drivers who twice tried to unionize—to build the foundation
for what would become modern-day NASCAR.
Kansas City Public Library (Plaza Branch)
[Website]
4801 Main Street, Kansas City, MO 64112 816-701-3481
4 August, Tuesday, 10 a.m. (July 30th Registration Deadline)
Aromatherapy Make-It-Yourself Creations
Learn how to make herbal soap, honey lip balm and lavender sachets. Event
co-sponsored and held at the Shawnee Indian Mission.
Fairway Parks and Recreation [Website]
4210 Shawnee Mission Pkwy., Fairway, Kansas 913-262-0350
6 August, Friday, 6 p.m.
Milkshakes & Magical Moths
A new family program will introduce all ages to these fascinating stars
of the summer night. Participants will find out just what those
ever-present wooly bear worms turn into (the Isabella moth), meet the
world's friendliest moth (the Orangewing) and if we're lucky, even
encounter a rare Black Witch! The evening will include an indoor
presentation by local author Betsy Betros, milkshakes by the all-white
moth garden on the terrace, guided tours of the moths in the indoor
conservatory, and four outdoor stations where experts will help attract
and identify moths.
Powell Gardens
[Web
Site]
1609 NW Hwy 50, Kingsville, MO 816-697-2600
6 - 8 August, Friday - Sunday, 9 a.m. - 6
p.m.
2010 Festival of Butterflies featuring Jewels of the Night
Walk among hundreds of butterflies in our indoor butterfly house during
the 14th annual Festival of Butterflies. This jaw-dropping exhibit of
more than 20 species (and 500-plus butterflies flitting about at any
given time) is here for a limited time, so don't miss out! This year the
festival sheds light on moths, the underappreciated cousin of the
butterfly! You'll be amazed by the diversity, beauty and size of the
moths on display--including the world's largest! See the there website
for full details on the event as well as special shuttle service from
Kansas City.
Powell Gardens
[Web
Site]
1609 NW Hwy 50, Kingsville, MO 816-697-2600
7 August, Saturday, 10 a.m.
Liberty Walking Tours: Three Downtown Churches
Tour meets at the Presbyterian Church, corner of North Main and
Mississippi Streets. All tours are free and open to the public.
Liberty's Heritage 2010 Walking Tours
City of Liberty Preservation Office
[Web
Site]
101 E. Kansas St., Liberty, MO 816-439-4537
7 August, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Living History Weekend at the 1855 Harris-Kearney House Museum
Celebrate a county fair on the lawn of the 1855 Harris-Kearney House
Museum with Kelly's Irish Brigade and the West Port Blue and Gray Social
Society. There will be political speeches, a watermelon seed spitting
contest, period games, basket weaving and sale, best cookie contest,
campfire with cooking demonstration, gun demonstrations, medical
demonstration, music, dance and much more.
Westport Historical Society and
Harris-Kearney House Museum [Web
Site]
4000 Baltimore, Kansas City, MO 64111 816-561-1821
7 August, Saturday, 10 a.m.
Stories on the lawn at Wornall House
The Wornall House will host free stories on the lawn for kids and families
on our lawn. Come hear stories just like the Wornall kids did in the
1800’s! Free event.
The John Wornall House Museum [Web
Site]
6115 Wornall Road, Kansas City, MO (816) 444-1858
12 August, Thursday, 6:30 p.m. (Reception
at 6 p.m.)
Your Comprehensive Guide to Historically Black Colleges and
Universities
John T. Fleming, executive vice president of Black Educational Events
and publisher of HBCU Today, Your Comprehensive Guide to Historically
Black Colleges and Universities, discusses the state of historically
black colleges and universities. HBCU Today contains detailed profiles,
full-color campus photos, and contact information for 104 historically
black colleges and universities. It also examines the history and
relevance of the institutions; scholarship resources; and overviews of
notable programs.
Kansas City Public Library (Plaza Branch)
[Website]
4801 Main Street, Kansas City, MO 64112 816-701-3481
13 August, , 6:30 p.m.
Mr. Stinky Feet Concert
Jim Cosgrove, Mr. Stinky Feet himself, will be giving a concert on the
lawn! Free event.
The John Wornall House Museum [Web
Site]
6115 Wornall Road, Kansas City, MO (816) 444-1858
13 - 15 August, Friday - Sunday, 9 a.m. -
6 p.m.
2010 Festival of Butterflies featuring Jewels of the Night
Walk among hundreds of butterflies in our indoor butterfly house during
the 14th annual Festival of Butterflies. This jaw-dropping exhibit of
more than 20 species (and 500-plus butterflies flitting about at any
given time) is here for a limited time, so don't miss out! This year the
festival sheds light on moths, the underappreciated cousin of the
butterfly! You'll be amazed by the diversity, beauty and size of the
moths on display--including the world's largest! See the there website
for full details on the event as well as special shuttle service from
Kansas City.
Powell Gardens
[Web
Site]
1609 NW Hwy 50, Kingsville, MO 816-697-2600
14 August, Saturday, 9 a.m. - 4:30
p.m.
The Archaeology of Fort Osage
Join professional archaeologists as they discuss how archaeology was used to
confirm the original location of Fort Osage and Native American occupation of
the site.
Fort Osage National Historic Landmark [Web
Site]
107 Osage St. Sibley, MO
816-503-4860
14 August, Saturday, 2 p.m.
Second Saturday Story Time: Nocturnals
What animals wake up when humans go to sleep? We’re learning about nocturnal
animals, and there will be lots of hands-on things to see and touch. We’ll have
coloring, snacks, and things for you to take home. Regular admission applies.
Remington Nature Center of St. Joseph [Web
Site]
1502 MacArthur Drive, St. Joseph, MO
15 August, Sunday, 1 - 3 p.m.
History Walk and Talk
Explore historic Scarritt Point and learn about early settlement and
development along Missouri’s only urban scenic byway during the History
Walk and Talk hosted by Michael Bushnell, author, Historic Postcards
from Old Kansas City.
Kansas City Museum at
Corinthian Hall [Web
Site]
3218 Gladstone Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64123
816-483-8300
15 August, Sunday, 2 p.m.
Kansas City Star Legends: William Rockhill Nelson & Nell Snead
Former Kansas City Star editor Laura Hockaday shares historical
and personal anecdotes attributed to two Star legends, founder
and publisher William Rockhill Nelson and founder of The Star’s
women’s news department Nell Snead. Hockaday will explain how Nelson, in
his effort to make the Rockhill area of Kansas City more interesting,
imported squirrels from different states, leading to the continued high
squirrel population in the neighborhood. She will also discuss how Snead
applied for a position at The Star while passing through Kansas
City in 1918 and ultimately spearheaded development of a department
dedicated to women’s news. This presentation is part of the Missouri
Valley Speakers Series.
Kansas City Public Library (Central Library)
[Website]
14 W. 10th St., Kansas City, MO 816-701-3400
15 August, Sunday, 1 - 4 p.m.
Traditional Irish Music Jam Session
All welcome to come play and listen! This event is held the 3rd Sunday of each
month.
Irish Museum and Cultural Center
[Web Site]
Union Station, 30 Pershing Rd., Suite 700, Kansas City
816-474-3848
 18
- 19 September, Saturday - Sunday (Reservations by August 25)
Weekend Trip to Jefferson Barracks, St. Louis, Missouri
The Civil War Round Table of Western Missouri is sponsoring a guided bus tour to
St. Louis, MO to visit Jefferson Barracks, the Powder Magazine Museum, a hard
hat tour of the Missouri Civil War Museum, and the U. S. Grant National Historic
Site and the Missouri History Museum in Forest Park.
Civil War Round Table of Western
Missouri
[Web Site]
19 August, Thursday, 6:30 p.m. (Reception at 6
p.m.)
Spiritual Spaces: Miniature architecture by Lloyd McCaffrey
The Toy & Miniature Museum recently commissioned a series of three fine-scales
architectural pieces from artist Lloyd McCaffrey. McCaffrey will give a talk
about the creation of the Stave Church, The Old Ship Church and the Belfry
Temple Complex. Other works by McCaffrey in the Museum’s collection include a
1/24th scale skeleton and a 1/16th model of the sailing ship Argosy.
The Toy and Miniature Museum of Kansas City
[Web Site]
5235 Oak Street Kansas City, MO 64112 (816) 333-9328
19 August, Thursday, 6:30 p.m. (Reception
at 6 p.m.)
Negroes To Hire
Filmmaker Gary Jenkins presents this documentary on slavery in Missouri based on
American Slave Narratives gathered from 1936-38. The film features commentaries
by scholars Jimmy Johnson, Diane Mutti-Burke, Antonio Holland, and Harriet
Frazier. The screening will be followed by a discussion including Jenkins,
Johnson, and Kevin Wilmott, associate professor at KU. The event is co-sponsored
by the Watkins Foundation with support provided by the Missouri Humanities
Council.
Kansas City Public Library (Plaza Branch)
[Website]
4801 Main Street, Kansas City, MO 64112 816-701-3481
20 August, Friday, 7 p.m.
Full Moon Friday: Moonflowers, Madras & Magical Moths
Take a private tour of the butterfly and moth conservatory at the season's final
Full Moon Friday. The James Ward Trio will play light jazz as you admire the
featured flower and sip madras cocktails, beer or wine. As the sun sets and the
moon rises, enjoy a guided stroll through the Gardens.
Powell Gardens
[Web
Site]
1609 NW Hwy 50, Kingsville, MO 816-697-2600
20 August, Friday, 1 - 3 p.m.
Gallery talk with artist Lloyd McCaffrey
Artist Lloyd McCaffrey will give a gallery talk about the techniques and tools
he uses to create miniature works of art.
The Toy and Miniature Museum of Kansas City
[Web Site]
5235 Oak Street Kansas City, MO 64112 (816) 333-9328
20 - 22 August, Friday - Sunday, 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Pony Express Sesquicentennial Events: TrailsWest! Festival
This exciting, action-packed three-day festival celebrates the arts and
St. Joseph’s unique cultural heritage with more than 80 events this year,
with a special focus on the Sesquicentennial of the Pony Express! Come
enjoy arts and crafts, music, re-enactments, demonstrations, concerts,
exhibits, presentations, historic tours, food, games, drama and much more,
as we celebrate St. Joseph’s significant role in the expansion of the
American West!
2010 Pony Express Sesquicentennial Event Program
Trails West [Web
Site]
21 August, Thursday, 1:30 p.m.
Spiritual Spaces: Miniature architecture by Lloyd McCaffrey
The Toy & Miniature Museum recently commissioned a series of three fine-scales
architectural pieces from artist Lloyd McCaffrey. McCaffrey will give a talk
about the creation of the Stave Church, The Old Ship Church and the Belfry
Temple Complex. Other works by McCaffrey in the Museum’s collection include a
1/24th scale skeleton and a 1/16th model of the sailing ship Argosy.
The Toy and Miniature Museum of Kansas City
[Web Site]
5235 Oak Street Kansas City, MO 64112 (816) 333-9328
21 August, Saturday, 9 a.m.
Genealogy Workshop and Irish Fest Training
Barbara Scanlon will share tea and scones and train volunteers to work
the Heritage Tent at Irish Fest, helping others explore their Irish
heritage. Then at 10 am, all are invited to stay to travel across the
parking lot to the new National Archives and Records Administration just
west of Union Station. See website for fees. Each month, usually the
third Saturday of the month, Barbara leads discussion on a new genealogy
topic. Anyone can attend all workshops or just as subjects are of
interest. The Irish Center has wi-fi so laptops are welcomed though not
required.
Irish Museum and Cultural Center
[Web Site]
Union Station, 30 Pershing Rd., Suite 700, Kansas City
816-474-3848
21 August, Saturday, Noon
(Reservations Required)
Outlaws and Notorious Persons of the Missouri-Kansas Border Area,
1860-1880
The
public is invited to attend the quarterly luncheon meeting of the
Westport Historical Society. The social gathering begins at noon with
lunch at 12:30 p.m. followed by a short business meeting. The
afternoon's program will be presented by Society member Paul Kirkman.
Paul, a professional entertainer for over 25 years, will discuss the
Social Outlaws and Notorious Persons of the Missouri-Kansas Border Area,
1860-1880 -- infamous characters including Belle Starr, William
Quantrill, Bloody Bill Anderson, Frank and Jesse James, Wild Bill Hickok,
Wyatt Earp and many more. Reservations must be paid in advance by
sending a check for $20.00 to the Westport Historical Society.
Westport Historical Society and Harris-Kearney House Museum
[Web Site]
4000 Baltimore, Kansas City, MO 64111 816-561-1821
21 August, Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Native American Artifacts Show
Kids, you won’t want to miss this! Come see artifacts from long ago. We’ll have
a flint knapper here from noon-3pm, a special kids craft at 2pm, and lots of fun
for all ages. Regular admission applies.
Remington Nature Center of St. Joseph [Web
Site]
1502 MacArthur Drive, St. Joseph, MO
21 August, Saturday, 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Summer Wildflower Walks
Experience late summer wildflowers and other flora and fauna that surround
Fort Osage and the banks of the Missouri River. Learn what species have
survived since being identified during the Lewis & Clark Expedition and
how invasive species threaten the local ecosystem.
Fort Osage National Historic Landmark [Web
Site]
107 Osage St. Sibley, MO
816-503-4860
21 August, Saturday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Assassin Bugs
Wonderscope Live visits with fun activities geared toward children ages
2-9, including making nature journals and bug-related art. Presented as
part of the celebration of the Big Bugs exhibit on display through
October 3.
Powell Gardens
[Web
Site]
1609 NW Hwy 50, Kingsville, MO 816-697-2600
22 August, Sunday, 2 p.m.
Italian Gardens: A History of Kansas City Through Its Favorite
Restaurant
Restaurateur Carl DiCapo tells the history of Kansas City’s iconic eatery,
Italian Gardens. For five decades DiCapo greeted visitors to the Italian
Gardens. During that time he saw the restaurant become a Kansas City
favorite. He also witnessed landmark events—Italian Gardens was the first
white restaurant to serve a black man in Kansas City—and hosted countless
celebrities, including Audie Murphy, Ted Williams, and Evil Knievel. The
event is co-sponsored by Rainy Day Books.
Kansas City Public Library (Central Library)
[Website]
14 W. 10th St., Kansas City, MO 816-701-3400
24 August, Tuesday, 6 p.m.
Community Curator Program: Decorative Silver
See beautiful decorative silver and examine the decoration and
manufacturing of these silver flat, table and hollow wares at the Museum’s
August Community Curator Lecture. Dr. Catherine Futter, the Helen Jane and
R. Hugh "Pat" Uhlmann Curator of Decorative Arts at the Nelson-Atkins
Museum of Art, will explore a large selection of items from the Museum’s
Silver Collection. The Community Curator program of Kansas City Museum
invites historians and history educators to share their perspectives on
artifacts they choose from the Museum collection. This provides fresh
insight about artifacts and collections of Kansas City Museum and Union
Station, and welcomes diverse input from the Kansas City history
community. The event is held at Union Station, 30 W. Pershing Road,
Kansas City, Missouri.
Kansas City Museum at
Corinthian Hall [Web
Site]
3218 Gladstone Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64123
816-483-8300
28 August, Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Last Saturday Craft: Bird Houses and Feeders
Summer is winding down, but we’ve got a special day at the nature center.
We’re making milk jug bird houses and feeders. Learn how to recycle milk
jugs, and make a fun nature project at the same time! We’ll have the jugs
ready for you—all you have to do is decorate them, and we have all the
cool supplies for you to make yours truly unique. We’ll even provide the
bird feed for you. We’ll have snacks and other take-home goodies available
at 2pm, but come anytime! Regular admission applies.
Remington Nature Center of St. Joseph [Web
Site]
1502 MacArthur Drive, St. Joseph, MO
28 August, Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Praying Mantis
See a live praying mantis and learn how these amazing garden predators
have almost human-like behaviors. Plus make a mantis mask to wear!
Presented as part of the celebration of the Big Bugs exhibit on
display through October 3.
Powell Gardens
[Web
Site]
1609 NW Hwy 50, Kingsville, MO 816-697-2600
29 August, Sunday, 2 p.m.
Lawrence Survivors of Quantrill’s Raid
Katie Armitage explores how survivors of Quantrill’s Lawrence Raid rebuilt
their lives, their town, and memorialized their experiences. William
Clarke Quantrill’s Missouri guerillas raided Lawrence, Kansas, on August
21, 1863, killing 180 men. Women lost husbands, children lost fathers, and
fathers lost sons. The survivors who remained were determined to rebuild.
Newcomers brought industry and innovation.
Kansas City Public Library (Central Library)
[Website]
14 W. 10th St., Kansas City, MO 816-701-3400 |
