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Below is a list of upcoming free events planned in Kansas City for the next month.
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"It’s Big: Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the National Archives and Records Administration"
Dates: May 22, 2009-Jan. 23, 2010 | Location: Crown Center Area | Venue: The National Archives, 400 W Pershing Rd., Kansas City, Mo.
This exhibition will feature big documents, big events, big personalities, and big ideas from the region's history. Organized by the National Archives at Kansas City, "It's Big" features pieces of American history including: audio clips from the FB...
Admission: FREE
Type: Exhibits,Free Events
"Worldly Luxuries: Repetition in Renaissance Textiles"
Dates: Aug. 26, 2009-Feb. 21, 2010 | Location: Country Club Plaza Area | Venue: The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, 4525 Oak Street, Kansas City, Mo.
Since photography's inception in 1839, children have been popular subjects for the camera. We look to pictures of children as collective memories of childhood itself—a phase of life to which we can never return. This exhibition explores our fascinat...
Admission: FREE
Type: Exhibits,Free Events
"WYETH: Three Generations of Artistry"
Dates: Sep. 17-Nov. 29 | Location: Country Club Plaza Area | Venue: Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art, 4420 Warwick Blvd., Kansas City, Mo.
The artwork by the Wyeth family, America's iconic art family, will be the focus of the exhibition WYETH: Three Generations of Artistry this fall at the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art. Together, the artists of the Wyeth family-N. C. Wyeth, Andrew ...
Admission: FREE
Type: Exhibits,Free Events
"Wolfgang Laib: Without Place - Without Time - Without Body"
Dates: Sept. 26, 2009-Jan.17, 2010 | Location: Country Club Plaza Area | Venue: The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, 4525 Oak St., Kansas City, Mo.
Wolfgang Laib is known for his Pollen Fields, Milkstones, Rice Houses, Ziggurats and more, and many world-wide exhibitions including a retrospective at the Hirshhorn Museum in 2001 acknowledge his importance. "Without Place - Without Time - Without ...
Admission: FREE
Type: Exhibits,Free Events,Major Events
"Hide & Seek: Picturing Childhood"
Dates: Sept. 26, 2009-Feb. 21, 2010 | Location: Country Club Plaza Area | Venue: The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, 4525 Oak St., Kansas City, Mo.
Since photography's inception in 1839, children have been popular subjects for the camera. We look to pictures of children as collective memories of childhood itself-a phase of life to which we can never return. This exhibition explores our fascinat...
Admission: FREE
Type: Exhibits,Free Events,Major Events
"Looking East"
Dates: Oct. 2, 2009-Jan. 1, 2010 | Location: Downtown/Conv Center Area | Venue: Byron C. Cohen Gallery for Contemporary Art, 2020 Baltimore Ave., Kansas City, Mo.
Featured artists include : Liu Hong, Sheng Qi, Yang Qian, Guo Wei, Gao Xiaowu, Huang Yan, Feng Zhengjie...
Admission: FREE
Type: Exhibits,Free Events
"Jam Session: America's Jazz Ambassadors Embrace the World"
Dates: Oct. 16, 2009-Feb. 19, 2010 | Location: Downtown/Conv Center Area | Venue: American Jazz Museum, 1616 E 18th St., Kansas City, Mo.
A photo exhibit featuring over 100 images of jazz greats including Louis Armstrong, Dave Brubeck, Duke Ellington, Dizzy Gillespie and Benny Goodman as they traveled the world on behalf of the U.S. State Department. The photographs, which span the m...
Admission: Free
Type: Exhibits,Free Events
Happy Hour @ Raglan Road
Dates: Sun.-Fri. | Location: Downtown/Conv Center Area | Venue: Raglan Road Irish Pub & Restaurant, 170 E 14th St., Kansas City, Mo.
Every Mon - Fri. from 3-7 pm, enjoy half-priced appetizers. Drink specials include well, draft beers & house wines...
Admission: FREE
Type: Dining & Nightlife,Free Events
Oscar de la Renta Trunk Show
Dates: Nov. 5-6 | Location: Country Club Plaza Area | Venue: Halls, 211 Nichols Rd., Kansas City, Mo.
Spring 2010 Collection with informal modeling. ...
Admission: FREE
Type: Free Events,Special Events
First Fridays in the Crossroads Arts District
Dates: First Friday of Every Month | Location: Downtown/Conv Center Area | Venue: Crossroads Arts District, Kansas City, Mo.
Join the thousands that explore the galleries and shops in the Crossroads Arts District for one of the nation's largest art walks. ...
Admission: FREE
Type: Free Events,Major Events,Special Events
Beer Pong with Country Club DJ
Dates: Oct. 30, Nov. 6, Dec. 4 | Location: Northeast | Venue: Harrah's Casino and Hotel, Toby Keith's I Love This Bar & Grill, One Riverboat Dr., North Kansas City, Mo.
Named after Toby's hit single "I Love This Bar," this exciting venue has it all. Sample some down-home cooking straight from Toby's kitchen, like fried bologna sandwiches or the Toby Keith burger with sweet potato pecan pie. You can also sit back, e...
Admission: FREE
Type: Free Events,Music & Dance
"Viata" Life in Romania, a photo essay by Andrea Nigh
Dates: Nov. 6-28 | Location: Downtown/Conv Center Area | Venue: Hilliard Gallery, 404 E 18th St., Kansas City, Mo.
This show is simply called "Viata," the Romanian word for life. It is the best word to describe the Romanian people and their culture. In the face of poor living conditions and post communist regime, they are still a vibrant, happy and resilient peo...
Admission: FREE
Type: Exhibits,Free Events
Kevin Sink Photography Holiday Show
Dates: First Fridays, Nov. 6 & Dec. 4 | Location: Downtown/Conv Center Area | Venue: Kevin Sink Photography Gallery, 1817 Grand Blvd., Kansas City, Mo.
A sampling of Kevin's latest landscape images and botanical close-ups will be on display. Stop by to take advantage of some of the best holiday specials we have featured in more than 20 years in business! Books, notecards, posters and fine art print...
Admission: FREE
Type: Free Events,Holiday Activities,Special Events
Steven Lambert, jazz saxophone
Dates: Fri., Nov. 6 | Location: Country Club Plaza Area | Venue: Grant Recital Hall, 5227 Holmes St., Kansas City, Mo.
Senior Recital with Will Crain, piano, Ben Leifer, bass and Brad Williams, drums
...
Admission: FREE
Type: Free Events,Music & Dance
Clayton DeLong, jazz guitar
Dates: Fri., Nov. 6 | Location: Country Club Plaza Area | Venue: Grant Recital Hall, 5227 Holmes St., Kansas City, Mo.
Senior Recital with Paul Shinn, piano and Will Crain, piano, Ben Leifer, bass, and Matt Leifer, drums
...
Admission: FREE
Type: Free Events,Music & Dance
First Friday Live Jazz
Dates: First Friday of Every Month | Location: Downtown/Conv Center Area | Venue: Cupini's, 25 E 12th St., Ste. 105, Kansas City, Mo.
First Friday's start at Cupini's Downtown. We have live Jazz featuring a mandoline player, a $1.00 beer special and our renowned pastas, pizza's and panini's....
Admission: FREE
Type: Free Events,Kansas City Jazz
Multiphonic with Von Smith
Dates: Nov. 6-7 | Location: Northwest | Venue: Casino Bar Stage, 777 NW Argosy Pkwy., Riverside, Mo.
Listen to live music on the Casino Bar Stage each Friday and Saturday night....
Admission: FREE
Type: Free Events,Music & Dance
Hot House - Dance & Party Band
Dates: Fri., Nov. 6 | Location: Downtown/Conv Center Area | Venue: Raglan Road Irish Pub & Restaurant, 170 E 14th St., Kansas City, Mo.
Hot House plays great songs from the 70's to the 90's. They are a high energy dance band with a touch of class to boot. ...
Admission: FREE
Type: Free Events,Music & Dance
"Looking West"
Dates: Nov. 6, 2009-Jan. 2,2010 | Location: Downtown/Conv Center Area | Venue: Sherry Leedy Contemporary Art, 2004 Baltimore Ave., Kansas City, Mo.
New Paintings of Land, Light, and Water...
Admission: FREE
Type: Exhibits,Free Events
"Habitat"
Dates: Nov. 6, 2009-Jan. 2, 2010 | Location: Downtown/Conv Center Area | Venue: Sherry Leedy Contemporary Art, 2004 Baltimore Ave., Kansas City, Mo.
Photographs ...
Admission: FREE
Type: Exhibits,Free Events
Mark Raynes "Celestial Peepshow"
Dates: Nov. 6-27 | Location: Crown Center Area | Venue: {:m Gallery, 2014 Main St., Kansas City, Mo.
Photography-An Erotic Look at the Moon...
Admission: FREE
Type: Exhibits,Free Events
Independence Square Tree Lighting
Dates: Nov. 7 | Location: East | Venue: Independence Square, 112 W. Lexington St., Independence, Mo.
Santa Claus, sleigh rides and live entertainment. Lights are switched on at 6 pm by County Executive Mike Sanders and Mayor Don Reimal. ...
Admission: FREE
Type: Free Events,Holiday Activities,Special Events
Stanley Elementary PTO Holiday Mart & Sweet Shoppe Showcase
Dates: Nov. 7 | Location: Southwest | Venue: Stanley Elementary School, 6121 W 158 St., Overland Park, Kan.
The 5th annual Stanley PTO Holiday Mart event will offer an exquisite opportunity to shop the sweetest array of boutique and specialty vendors in the vicinity. Over 50 exhibitors will be on hand for personalized shopping assistance and holiday gift...
Admission: FREE
Type: Free Events
Film Documentary "Accidental Army: The Amazing True Story of the Czechoslovak Legion"
Dates: Sat., Nov. 7 | Location: Crown Center Area | Venue: The National World War I Museum at Liberty Memorial, 100 W 26th St., Kansas City, Mo.
From the battlefields of the Eastern Front to the far reaches of Siberia, caught up in the Russian Revolution, reaching Vladivostok on the Pacific coast, the Czech Legion fought its way home, halfway around the world. Introduced by Bruce Bendinger, ...
Admission: FREE
Type: Free Events,Special Events
Grand Opening Celebration
Dates: Nov. 7 | Location: East | Venue: Independence Events Center, 19045 E. Valley View Pky., Independence, Mo.
Guests will be entertained by a flurry of exciting festivities and fun including free food, beverages, an appearance by the Missouri Maverick's mascot, a hockey demonstration by the Mid America High School Hockey League (MAHSHL) and open public ice ...
Admission: FREE
Type: Free Events,Special Events