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Below is a list of upcoming free events planned in Kansas City for the next month.
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"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
Kansas City Symphony presents "TubaChristmas"
Dates: Fri., Dec. 4 | Location: Downtown/Conv Center Area | Venue: Lyric Theatre, 1029 Central St., Kansas City, Mo.
Among the downtown events going on at holiday time, one of the most unique is TubaChristmas, where many dozens (we hope hundreds this year!) of tuba and euphonium players come together to play Christmas carols and celebrate the season.
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Admission: FREE
Type: Free Events,Music & Dance
"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
Jeremiah Ariaz "Frontier "
Dates: Dec. 4-Jan. 7 | Location: Downtown/Conv Center Area | Venue: La Esquina, 1000 W 25th St., Kansas City, Mo.
The exhibition features a new three projection video installation, Frontier, which was filmed in rural Kansas. Shot by three cameras aligned side by side, the piece presents a panoramic view of open sky and prairie, amidst which the artist attempts...
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
Holiday Truck Show
Dates: Sat., Nov. 21 | Location: Downtown/Conv Center Area | Venue: Blue Gallery, 118 Southwest Blvd., Kansas City, Mo.
Featuring functional textiles by Joscelyn Himes.
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Admission: FREE
Type: Exhibits,Free Events,Holiday Activities
Best Little Arts & Crafts Show
Dates: Nov. 21-22 | Location: East | Venue: Sermon Center, 201 N. Dodgion, Independence, Mo.
Shop for arts, crafts, seasonal decorations and more with over 120 vendors and concessions. ...
Admission: Free
Type: Free Events,Special Events
Santa's Winter Wonderland
Dates: Nov. 8-Dec. 24 | Location: East | Venue: Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World, 18001 Bass Pro Drive, Independence, Mo.
Enjoy a massive interactive play area where kids can write letters to Santa, make crafts, play in an arcade, watch operating running train sets and visit with Santa Claus. Also, each child can have their picture taken with Santa, and get a free 5 x ...
Admission: FREE
Type: Free Events,Holiday Activities,Ongoing 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
"Nativities From Around the World"
Dates: Nov. 14-Dec. 23 | Location: East | Venue: Community of Christ Temple, 201 W River Blvd., Independence, Mo.
Unique and handcrafted nativities and creches from around the world on display....
Admission: FREE
Type: Exhibits,Free Events,Holiday Activities
"Christmas with the Trumans"
Dates: Nov. 15-Jan. 8 | Location: East | Venue: Harry S. Truman Home, 223 N Main St., Independence, Mo.
Exhibit includes toys, photographs, wrapping paper, Christmas cards and decorations which belonged to the Truman family. ...
Admission: Free
Type: Exhibits,Free Events,Holiday Activities
A Visit with St. Nicholas
Dates: Nov. 28-29; Dec. 5-6, 12-13, 19-20 | Location: East | Venue: Chicago & Alton Depot, 318 W Pacific Ave., Independence, Mo.
Festive and period decorations, including a Santa Claus/St. Nicholas exhibit on both floors of the historic Chicago and Alton 1879 Depot....
Admission: Free
Type: Free Events,Holiday Activities,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
A Visit with St. Nicholas
Dates: Nov. 28-29; Dec. 5-6, 12-13, 19-20 | Location: East | Venue: Chicago & Alton Depot, 318 W Pacific Ave., Independence, Mo.
Festive and period decorations, including a Santa Claus/St. Nicholas exhibit on both floors of the historic Chicago and Alton 1879 Depot....
Admission: Free
Type: Free Events,Holiday Activities,Special Events
Veterans Day Salute and Book Event With U.S. Rep. Ike Skelton and Author D. M. Giangreco
Dates: Wed., Nov. 11 | Location: East | Venue: Harry S. Truman Library and Museum, 500 W Hwy. 24, Independence, Mo.
The evening will include a Veterans Day message from U.S. Congressman Ike Skelton, chairman of the House Armed Services Committee. Following his address, D. M. Giangreco will discuss his new book, "The Soldier from Independence: A Military History o...
Admission: FREE
Type: Free Events,Special Events
Christmas on the Farm
Dates: Sat., Dec. 5 | Location: Northeast | Venue: Watkins Woolen Mill State Park & Historic Site, 26600 Park Rd. North, Lawson, Mo.
Activities will include caroling, seasonal refreshments, a special Christmas room for the kids, visits from Father Christmas, and other period entertainment that will last into the evening hours, when the house will be lit by lamplight....
Admission: FREE
Type: Free Events,Holiday Activities,Special Events
Mayor's Christmas Tree Lighting
Dates: Nov. 24 | Location: Northeast | Venue: First Bank of Missouri, 5959 N Antioch Rd, Gladstone, Mo.
Join Mayor Carol Rudi and others for this holiday tradition. Annual events serves as a visual symbol of Gladstone's effort to assist those in need during the holiday season. Proceeds benefit Northland Christmas Store and Gladstone Neighbors Helpin...
Admission: Free
Type: Free Events,Holiday Activities,Special Events
Mayor's Tree Lighting Ceremony
Dates: Nov. 21 | Location: Northeast | Venue: Historic Excelsior Springs Shopping District, E Broadway St, Excelsior Spring, Mo.
Join us in the holiday spirit for the lighting of the Mayor's Christmas Tree with celebration and musical performances to enjoy....
Admission: Free
Type: Free Events,Holiday Activities,Special Events
Hall of Trees
Dates: Nov. 21, 2009-Jan. 2, 2010 | Location: Northeast | Venue: Hall of Waters, 201 E Broadway, Excelsior Springs, Mo.
Walk through a winter wonderland of Christmas trees decorated beautifully by various businesses or organizations in Excelsior Springs....
Admission: Free
Type: Free Events,Holiday Activities,Ongoing 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
Neosho River
Dates: Sat., Dec. 5 | Location: Northeast | Venue: Harrah's Casino and Hotel, Toby Keith's I Love This Bar & Grill, One Riverboat Dr., North Kansas City, Mo.
Kick up your heels at Toby Keith's I Love This Bar & Grill!
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 Keit...
Admission: FREE
Type: Free Events,Music & Dance
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
Holiday Fairy Princess
Dates: Nov. 21-Dec. 3 | Location: Northwest | Venue: Zona Rosa, 8640 N Dixson Ave., Kansas City, Mo.
Drawing from longtime traditions, Zona Rosa features the Fairy Princess this holiday season in conjunction with the Kansas City Museum. The Fairy Princess first appeared in Kansas City, Mo. in 1935 in the toy department at Kline's Department Store....
Admission: Free
Type: Free Events,Holiday Activities,Special Events
The Northern Lights at Zona Rosa Holiday Lighting Ceremony
Dates: Nov. 21 | Location: Northwest | Venue: Zona Rosa, I-29 & Barry Rd., Kansas City, Mo.
Zona Rosa restores the local tradition of using crowns as holiday decor with a variety of lighted crowns featured throughout the center during the holidays. Zona Rosa will kick off the holiday season with a special lighting ceremony to spotlight the...
Admission: Free
Type: Free Events,Holiday Activities,Major Events,Special Events