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Holiday Open House
Dates: Nov. 5-8, 12-15 | Location: Northeast | Venue: Historic Hall of Waters District, Excelsior Springs, Mo.
Various downtown shop locations will be having holiday sales and will be open until 8 pm for your Christmas shopping....
Admission: Free
Type: Holiday Activities,Special Events
Mary Atkins Series presents April Greiman "Think About What You Think About"
Dates: Thu., Nov. 5 | Location: Country Club Plaza Area | Venue: The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, 4525 Oak St., Kansas City, Mo.
April Greiman talks about her unique approach to blending technology, science, word and image with color and space in her design projects, ranging from signage and exhibitions to three-dimensional work and art commissions.
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Type: Special 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
Holiday Open House
Dates: Nov 6 | Location: Northwest | Venue: Historic Downtown Leavenworth, 416 Cherokee, Leavenworth, Kan.
Kick-off of the holiday season in dowwntown Leavenworth...
Admission: Free
Type: Holiday Activities,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
Paula Poundstone
Dates: Nov. 6 | Location: Southwest | Venue: Yardley Hall, 12345 College Blvd., Overland Park, Kan.
Besides being a frequent guest of Letterman and Leno, she is the first woman to win an ACE (the Cable Emmy) for Best Standup Comedy performance and the first woman to be invited to perform at the distinguished White House Correspondents Dinner.
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Admission: $40
Type: Major Events,Special Events
St. Peter's Holiday Market
Dates: Nov. 6-7 | Location: Southeast | Venue: St. Peter's McKay Center, 6400 Charlotte, Kansas City, Mo.
Get your Holiday Shopping done early and truly enjoy the holiday season! Visit exciting vendors from St. Peters, Visitation, St. Thomas More, St. Elizabeths, Christ the King, as well as KC area retailers. Accessories, Gifts, Handbags, Jewelry, Shoes...
Type: Special 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
31st Annual Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show
Dates: Nov. 6-8 | Location: East | Venue: MCC-BTC Exhibit Hall, 1775 Universal Ave., Kansas City, Mo.
Show features a wide variety of retail and wholesale dealers selling assortments of rocks and minerals, fossils, jewelry and gemstones.
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Admission: Adults $5, Students $2, Under 8 FREE ($1.00 off coupons at www.showsofintegrity.com)
Type: Special Events
20th Anniversary Velvet Revolution Celebration
Dates: Fri., Nov. 6 | Location: Southwest | Venue: Sylvester Powell Community Center, 6200 Martway St., Mission, Kan.
A gala event to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the historic Velvet Revolution. An ethnic Czech and Slovak embassies will be on hand to provide their insights on the Revolution. Following dinner, dance to the music of the Czech Express of St. Loui...
Admission: $40
Type: Dining & Nightlife,Special Events
Holiday Arts & Crafts Bazaar
Dates: Nov 7-8 | Location: Northwest | Venue: Harney Gym, 805 Fourth St., Fort Leavenworth, Kan. ID required upon entering Fort Leavenworth
Arts and crafts for the holiday season...
Type: Holiday Activities,Special 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
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
Great Pumpkin Smash
Dates: Nov. 7 | Location: Southeast | Venue: Kansas City Zoo, 6800 Zoo Dr., Kansas City, Mo.
Follow the Kansas City Zoo Keepers on Saturday, November 7 as they serve up a special enrichment treat to the Zoo's animal residents. They'll romp, roll, tromp, toss and eat pumpkins thrown to them by the Keepers!
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Type: Special Events
Simon Pearce Book Signing
Dates: Sat., Nov. 7 | Location: Country Club Plaza Area | Venue: Halls, 211 Nichols Rd, Kansas City, Mo.
Halls Plaza is honored to host Simon and Pia Pearce. Simon will sign your purchase from Halls' extensive collection of hand-blown glass and pottery. Simon and Pia will sign copies of their new book, A Way of Living, which features 180 photos and rec...
Admission: FREE
Type: Free Events,Special Events
Appetizing Artists
Dates: Nov 9 | Location: Country Club Plaza Area | Venue: Californos, 4124 Pennsylvania Ave., Kansas City, Mo.
Enjoy Hors d'oeuvres and entertainment. Fundraiser event for Byrd Productions ...
Admission: $40. Reservations required.
Type: Special Events
Jason Wu Trunk Show
Dates: Nov. 9-10 | Location: Country Club Plaza Area | Venue: Halls - Plaza, 211 Nichols Rd., Kansas City, Mo.
Spring 2010 Collection with informal modeling. Designer Collections on second level....
Admission: FREE
Type: Free Events,Special Events
American Royal Cutting Horse Show
Dates: Nov. 11-14 | Location: Downtown/Conv Center Area | Venue: Hale Arena, 1701 American Royal Court, Kansas City, Mo.
One of the world's fastest growing sports, cutting offers tremendous excitement and drama for horse, rider and spectators alike. The competition consists of horse and rider separating a particular cow from a herd. The National Cutting Horse Associ...
Admission: $12
Type: Major Events,Special Events
Veterans Day Ceremony
Dates: Nov. 11 | Location: Crown Center Area | Venue: National World War I Museum at Liberty Memorial, J.C. Nichols Auditorium, 100 W 26th St, Kansas City, Mo.
Veterans Day will be commemorated at this special ceremony. The event includes performances by the American Legion Band and speeches to honor the significance of this important day. The ceremony concludes at 11 a.m. – a symbolic time on this special...
Admission: FREE
Type: Free Events,Special Events
Homes of Note Holiday Tour
Dates: Fri., Nov. 11 | Location: Northwest | Venue: Vivion Farm Home, 700 NE Vivion Rd.; Williams Home, 4007 N Briarcliff Rd.; Garney Condo, 3800 N Mulberry Dr.; Kansas City, Mo.
Tour three magnificent homes in the northland - all dressed up for the holidays!
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Admission: $15 in advance, $20 at door.
Type: 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
Corks for Conservation
Dates: Wed., Nov. 11 | Location: Southeast | Venue: Kansas City Zoo, 6800 Zoo Dr., Kansas City, Mo.
Enjoy a wine-tasting featuring local wines from Somerset Ridge Vineyard and Winery and delicious appetizers from Joe Joe's Catering.
This event will feature photographer Jonathan Chester, and artist Jeremy Collins.
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Admission: Tickets are $15 for Friends of the Zoo (FOTZ) Members and $25 for Non-FOTZ Members.
Type: Special Events
Holiday Open House
Dates: Nov. 5-8, 12-15 | Location: Northeast | Venue: Historic Hall of Waters District, Excelsior Springs, Mo.
Various downtown shop locations will be having holiday sales and will be open until 8 pm for your Christmas shopping....
Admission: Free
Type: Holiday Activities,Special Events
74th Annual Ararat Shrine Circus
Dates: Nov. 12-15 | Location: Downtown/Conv Center Area | Venue: Municipal Auditorium, 301 W 13th St., Kansas City, Mo.
The Shrine Circus has been held at the Municipal Auditorium for the last 73 years and has been enjoyed by multitudes of children who are now grandparents themselves. 2009 will mark the 74th consecutive year of our super circus....
Type: Major Events,Special Events