going uptown january 2012
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shopping, dining and entertainment on the Independence Square and The Englewood ARts DistrictTRANSCRIPT
inside:Square map • Englewood map
calendar of events • business listings
port ra i tG A L L E R ypassion * art * style
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COVER PHOTO By KAREN HACKER AT THE PORTRAIT GALLERy, 124 S. MAIN ST.,
INDEPENDENCE, 816-461-5400.
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By Sandy TurnerThe Examiner
A picture may be worth a thousand words but for Karen Hacker, owner of Portrait Gallery, hav-ing the privilege to use her talent to capture the unspeakable essence of time, love and everlast-ing memories is what has driven her to become one of the most sought after photographers in the Kansas City area.
Having been a photographer for over 25 years, Karen’s true passion is being able to reflect the
individual’s personality and characteristics, which make them unique, through the lens of a camera.
“I encourage each new client to schedule a consultation before their photo session,” she said. “I not only want my clients to feel comfortable with me, but I take great pride in getting to know each one of them and finding out what their needs and wishes are.”
Karen and her husband David, both lifelong Independence residents, purchased the build-ing, which was formally the Eagles Lodge on the Independence Square in 1999. After three months of a total renovation, the Portrait Gallery opened in 2000, as they utilize every inch of space in the 15,000 square foot historic building.
“The third floor is perfect for photographing people with the natural light streaming in through the wrap around windows,” she said of the 15 designer sets, as well as the original walls of brick and plaster. “We also have the large studio on the main floor, equipped with state-of-the-art lighting equipment, props and various back-drops.”
Specializing in wall portraits, the Portrait Gallery also caters to every aspect of life’s events, from the birth of a baby to generation photos.
“We can accommodate up to 30 people comfortably in our studio,” she said. “Although we have had a photo session with as many as 50 individuals.”
Although admiring the photos she has taken, hanging in the gallery, is enough to convince clients Karen is the real deal, her credentials rein-force the natural talent she has in photography.
Among the numerous awards she has received from The Kodak Gallery, Karen has been named one of the top ten photographers in the state of Missouri for two years in a row, has received four Masterpiece Awards from Fuji, and has had eight images published in the Loan Collection with the Professional Photographers of America Associa-tion.
As one of the few Certified Professional Pho-tographers in the Kansas City area, along with her Master and Photographic Craftsman Degrees, she has also traveled from state-to-state to teach other photographers.
“With so many people having access to digital cameras, photography has become a miscon-ceived industry,” she said of the many variables that go into true photography. “It takes many years to learn the tricks of the trade and know-ing how to perfect everything from the lighting to positioning as well as taking the time to capture the perfect moment.”
Although she has had the opportunity to pho-tograph famous people such as President Clinton and the Truman family at the Truman Library, Karen’s ability to photograph from her heart is evi-dent, as every client is a famous person through the lens of her camera.
“True photography is not about the props, the lighting or the scenery,” she said. “It’s about the people.”
To see a slide show of Karen’s work visit www.portraitinc.com or visit her in person at the Portrait Gallery, 124 S. Main Street, Independence, Mis-souri 64050. Karen can be contacted by calling 816-461-5400.
Capturing the essence of time, love, and everlasting memoriesKaren Hacker
Portrait Gallery
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Appleton Ave. Arts - 1717 Appleton Ave • 252-1945 • www.amenta.me
Englewood Cafe - 10904 E. Winner Rd. • 461-9588 (A Home Town Original)
Big Rand’s Quilt Studio - 10906 E. Winner Rd. • 503-8632 (Quilts and Supplies)
Boxcar Gallery - 10908 E. Winner Rd.
Massage Therapy Health Center - 10912 E. Winner Rd. • 665-2919 Alice • 682-7941 Ruth • 716-4836 Susan
Winner Rd. Gallery - 10916 E. Winner Rd. • 461-1717 • www.winnerroadgallery.com(Art Studio and Custom Frame Shop)
Englewood Police (Substation) - 10920 E. Winner Rd. • 325-7646
Green Dog Gallery - 10908 E. Winner Rd. • 254-3154(Gallery and Studios)
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LaPlaza Restaurant & Market - 11000-11004 E. Winner Rd. • 836-8688(Mexican Restaurant, Groceries & Convenience Store)
Tiki Tanz - 11008 E. Winner Rd. • 252-7878(Tanning Salon)
Changing Seasons - 11014 E. Winner Rd. • 252-3372(Florist & Art Gallery)
Three Trails Trading Post - 11022 E. Winner Rd. • 252-5622(Bead Store & Artisan Gallery)
B Vogue - 11100 E. Winner Rd. • 833-7770
(Hair Salon & Art Gallery)
Hill Floral Shop - 11112 E. Winner Rd. • 252-8812(Floral Shop)
Home Sweet Home - 11109 E. Winner Rd. • 886-1359(Bakery & Dee Cee Art Gallery)
PARKING
Puppetry Arts Institute - 11025 E. Winner Rd. • 833-9777(Puppet Museum & Shows)
Englewood Plaza Barber Shop -11027 E. Winner Rd. • 223-6040
(Barber Shop)
Tam’s Hair & Nails - 11033 E. Winner Rd. • 252-4440(Beauty & Nail Salon)
He’s & She’s - 11031 E. Winner Rd. • 254-8167(Beauty Salon)
Englewood Theater - 10917 E. Winner Rd. • 252-2463(NOW OPEN - Fri/Sat/Sun)
Detour Coffee Shop - 10919 E. Winner Rd. (Retro Diner Experience)
Austin Five & Dime - 11023 E. Winner Rd. • 833-7799(Variety Store)
Vivilore (Opening Soon) - 10815 E. Winner Rd. • 257-7911(Restaurant & Art Gallery)
Cork & Barrel - 10819 E. Winner Rd. • 257-7911(Wine, Weird Beer & the Corkscrew Gallery)
ART WALK January 20 - 5:30pm-9pm
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in case you missed it…
The Englewood Theater is now
offi cially open!
Carolers gather at Scandinavia Place
in celebration of Saint Lucia Day.
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As shoppers walked passed Primary Colors Gallery in December, their eyes were caught wandering through a corner of Santa’s workshop. The gallery showcased pencil sets, paint sets and art kits scattered on worktables and benches, but what caught the most attention, was Santa Clause steadily paint-ing a portrait of Mrs. Clause. Each week during Decem-ber, the portrait would slowly progress until it was finished Christmas week. It was a treat for square regulars to see the painting come to life. The window display seemed to echo the past with its raw and handmade nature, bringing imagination and childhood to light.
Each month, Gallery Direc-tor Erica Williams is faced with the challenge of design-ing a new window display. She uses simple materials like cardboard, foam core, paint, paper and store props to attract people’s attention to the featured product or
artwork. “I want the window to be
bright and big, calling not only to the people walking by, but also to the people driving by. If I can get them to stop what they’re doing and pull over to take a look at the store, then the win-dow is doing its job. People should take notice.” Erica Williams said. “This gallery features artwork from many talented local artists. Art is apart of our culture in how we express ourselves as a people and I am very grate-ful to be apart of a gallery that nurtures that work.”
Erica Williams’ talents do not stop at designing window displays, she also teaches basic art classes, designs print materials and product to sell in the gallery. All of this talent did not develop overnight. She has been pur-suing art since she was nine and furthered her educa-tion at Central Missouri State University, earning a B.F.A in Commercial Art.
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OPEN: Sunday & Monday 10:00-2:30 • Tues.-Sat. 10:00-9:00
Experience A Taste of
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www.rheinlandrestaurant.com
The Rheinland Restaurant208 N. Main • 816.461.5383
Erica Williams, Gallery Director of
Primary Colors Art Gallery on the
Independence Square.
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Independence EconomicDevelopment 1 Mile201 N. Forest Ave.
Adam & Eve College of
Cosmetology214
Truman Home 3 Blocks219 N. Delaware St.
Community of Christ Temple& Auditorium 5 Blocks1001 W. Walnut
National Frontier Trails MuseumChicago-Alton Railroad DepotThe Bingham-Waggoner Estate
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Gilbert Whitney
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Independence Chamber of Commerce210 W. Truman
Pharaoh Theater
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1859 Jail, Marshal Home & Museum217
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Blue & Grey Book Shoppe 1 Block106 E. Walnut
SerendipityBed and Breakfast
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Greg’s Lock & Key
1/2 Block112 S. Memorial Dr.
The Inn at Ophelia’s& Ophelia’s Restaurant201
Higher Ground Hotel3 Blocks200 N. Delaware St.
Hawthorn -A Bed & Breakfast2 Miles1 Hawthorn Place
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Antiques andCollectibles
ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES111 N. Main • (816) 809-8535Antiques in the Emporium Building
ANTIQUES ON THE SQUARE101 N. Main • (816) 252-1555Antiques
THE KEEPING ROOM213 N. Main • (816) 833-1693Antiques inside the Gateway Building
SERENDIPITY211 N. Main • (816) 252-6161Antiques and nostalgia
UZTABZ ANTIQUES &COLLECTIBLES118 S. Main • (816) 252-9100Everything imaginable
ART & CREATIVE SERVICES323CLAY323 W. Maplewww.323clay.comPottery Studio
PORTRAIT GALLERY124 S. Main • (816) 461-5400www.portraitinc.comPortrait photography
PRIMARY COLORS109 W. Lexington • (816) 254-2106www.primarycolorsgallery.comArt gifts, supplies and classes
BUSINESS PRODUCTS & SERVICESCORPORATE COPY PRINT111 S. Main • (816) 252-0400www.corporatecopyprint.comCopy, print and creative services
DESK TOP OFFICE PRODUCTS101 S. Main • (816) 254-9620www.DeskTopOfficeProducts.comOffice products and furniture
INDEP. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE210 W. Truman Road • (816) 252-4745www.independencechamber.orgBusiness organization
INDEP. COUNCIL FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT201 N. Forest, Ste. 120 • (816) 252-5777www.ICED.orgBusiness development
INDEP. SQUARE ASSOC.111 S. Main • (816) 461-0065www.theindependencesquare.comInside Corporate Copyprint
ENTERTAINMENTDIAMOND BOWL218 N. Osage • (816) 252-8003www.diamond-bowl.comBowling lanes
GAME CAFÉ107 W. Lexington • (816) 252-7529www.playgamecafe.comRole playing & board games
PHARAOH THEATER114 W. Maple • (816) 836-9555www.pharaohtheater.comMovie theater
FOOD & DRINKBIG JOHN’S CORNER BAR213 W. Maple Avenue(816) 461-9790Drinking establishment
CAFE VERONA206 W. Lexington(816) 833-0044www.cafeveronarestaurant.comItalian inspired cuisine
CLINTON’S SODA FOUNTAIN100 W. Maple Avenue(816) 833-2046www.clintonssodafountain.com
COURTHOUSE EXCHANGE113 W Lexington(816) 252-0344www.courthouseexchange.comFine burgers & beer since 1899
DAVE’S BAKERY & DELI214 W Maple Avenue(816) 461-0756Sandwiches, burgers, pies & baked treats
ELENA’S CATERING120 S. Main • (816) 461-1977www.elenascatering.comEatery & full service catering
MAIN STREET COFFEE HOUSE107 S. Main • (816) 503-8388www.mstreetcoffeehouse.comCoffee, pastries, sandwiches & more
OPHELIA’S RESTAURANT & INN201 N. Main • (816) 461-4525www.opheliasind.comEclectic American cuisine & lodging too!
UPDOG EXPRESS106 W. Maplewww.eatupdog.comHot dog eatery
SABOR LATINO111 E. Lexington • (816) 282-8772www.saborlatinomeals.comLatin American cuisine
SQUARE PIZZA208 W. Maple • (816) 461-2929www.squarepizzasquared.comPizza
THE RHEINLAND RESTAURANT208 N. Main • (816) 461-5383www.rheinlandrestaurant.comAuthentic German cuisine
UPDOG GOURMET HOT DOGS114 N. Liberty • (816) 836-2900Gourmet hot dogs in classic diner setting
YOGURTINI207 W. Maple • (816) 461-0037Self-serve frozen yogurtand toppings
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GOVERNMENTINDEPENDENCE CITY HALL111 E. Maple • (816) 325-7000www.ci.independence.mo.us
HAIR, NAILS & BEAUTYADAM & EVE COLLEGE OF COSMETOLOGY214 N. Osage • (816) 252-0202www.adamandevecosmetology.comCosmetology School
JUST FOR YOU210 W. Lexington Avenue(816) 254-4777Nail & Hair Salon
LAUREN SCOTT HAIRDESIGN CO.212 W. Maple Avenue (816) 836-2660Haircuts and design
RANDAL’S FOR HAIR209 W. Maple Avenue(816) 252-4689Hair salon
SALON 208109 S. Main • (816) 252-6303www.salon208.comHair, nails and spa services
HEALTH & FITNESS50 PLUS PHARMACY211 W. Lexington • (816) 461-6546Pharmacy & health goods
PEDDLERS CYCLING & FITNESS139 E. Lexington(816) 254-6855www.peddlerscyclingandfitness.comCycling & fitness for the entire family
STUDIO ON MAIN123 S. Main • (816) 836-8139facebook.com/studioonmainPilates, yoga, spinning & more
HISTORIC1827 LOG COURTHOUSE107 W. Kansas St. • (816) 321-7111Historic courthouse
1859 JAIL, MARSHAL’S HOME/MUSEUM217 N. Main St. • (816) 252-1892www.jchs.org/jail/museum.htmlHistoric jail, home and museum
BINGHAM-WAGGONER ESTATE313 W. Pacific Ave • (816) 461-3491www.bwestate.orgHistoric home and museum
CHICAGO-ALTON RAILROAD MUSEUM318 W. Pacific • (816) 325-7955Historic railroad depot
COMMUNITY OF CHRISTAUDITORIUM1001 W. Walnut St • (816) 833-1000www.CofChrist.orgWorld headquarters, temple & auditorium
COMMUNITY OF CHRIST TEMPLE201 S. River • (816) 833-1000www.CofChrist.orgMuseum, bookstore, sanctuary and more
NATIONAL FRONTIER TRAILS MUSEUM318 W. Pacific • (816) 325-7575www.ci.independence.mo.us/nftmHistoric Frontier trails museum and store
PIONEER TRAILSADVENTURESPick Up at 1859 Jail Museum217 N. Main St. • (816) 456-4991www.pioneertrailsadventures.comHistoric tours in a horse drawn covered wagon
TRUMAN HOME219 N. Delaware • (816) 254-9929www.nps.gov/hstrPresident Harry Truman’s home
TRUMAN HOME VISITORS CENTER223 N. Main • (816) 254-9929www.trumanlibrary.org/trivia/tours.htm
Ticket & information center
TRUMAN LIBRARY & MUSEUM500 W. 24 Hwy • (816) 268-8200www.trumanlibrary.orgPresidential library & museum
VAILE MANSION1500 N. Liberty • (816) 325-7430www.vailemansion.orgHistoric home
LODGINGHAWTHORN - A BED & BREAKFAST1 Hawthorn Place • (816) 252-2607www.hawthornbb.comHalf mile west of the Englewood Arts District
HIGHER GROUND HOTEL200 N. Delaware(816) 836-0292www.highergroundhotel.comAcross the street from the Truman Home
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Pandora’s CupA CULTURAL CURIOSITY SHOP
ON THE HISTORIC INDEPENDENCE SQUARE
228 W. MAPLE AVE.INDEPENDENCE, MO 64050PHONE: 816-536-6551
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THE INN AT OPHELIA’S201 N. Main • (816) 461-4525www.opheliasind.com/welcomeThe only lodging directly on the Square in Independence
SPECIALTY RETAILBE HERE NOW205 W. Lexington • (816) 461-7819www.b-here-now.comHome decor & design center
BLUE & GREY BOOK SHOPPE106 E. Walnut • (816) 252-9909www.blueandgrey.comCivil war books & other related items
DAFT CRAFTS109 E. LexingtonHandmade gifts, toys, accessories and more
DESIGN LIVING115 S. Main St. • (816) 616-0485Scholar Rocks, Jewelry, Vases, Porcelain, Paintings & more.
ELIZABETH HENRY208 W. Lexington • (816) 252-6300Women’s Boutique featuring fun, funky & functional items
GATEWAY LETTER JACKETS213 N. Main • (816)252-5111Jackets, award patches & pins
GILBERT WHITNEY & CO.104 N. Liberty • (816) 836-0567www.gilbertwhitney.netSpecialty groceries & kitchenware
GOLD DUST TREASURES220 W. Maple Avenue(816) 254-4500Gifts and novelties
JUST TAFFY204 N. Liberty • (816) 254-2450www.justtaffy.comTaffy, fudge and other yummies
KNITCRAFT YARN SHOP215 N. Main • (816) 461-1248www.knitcraft.comKnitting & crocheting supplies
LILY WOLFGANG206 N. Liberty • (816) 836-3822www.lilywolfgang.comA mishmash boutique
MOCKINGBIRD PREMIER108 W. Maple Avenue (816) 252-0005www.MockingbirdHomeFurnishings.com
Auctions & Estate Sales
PANDORA’S CUP228 W. Maple Avenue(816) 536-6551A cultural curiosity shop
SCANDINAVIA PLACE209 N. Main • (816) 461-6633European gifts and more
SHOP & PAWN211 N Osage Street(816) 254-0022www.shopandpawn.comPawn shop
THE CRAFT SHOP111 N. Main #2 • (816) 461-0191In the Emporium BuildingAffordable handmade crafts
UPTOWN BOUTIQUE200 N. Liberty • (816) 736-7369 www.uptownboutique.bzfs.comWomen’s Designer Clothing
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WHISPERING WINDS TRADING POST121 E. Lexington • (816) 461-7274Mic-0-say & Native American beads, jewelry and more
WHISTLE STOP T-SHIRTS107 E. Lexington Ave • (816) 254-4880www.WhistleStopTshirts.comT-shirts, hoodies, hats & more
WILD ABOUT HARRY104 W. Maple • (816) 252-0100www.wildaboutharryind.comMen’s accessories & furnishings
MISCELLANEOUSALLIN’S TAXIDERMY & ARCHERY127 E Lexington Ave. • (816) 254-6668 Taxidermy & Archery
B&G COMPUTERS106 S. Main • (816) 833-8663Computer repair
CRAIG JONES TAXIDERMY123 W. Lexington • (816) 254-1013Game heads, birds, tanning
DESIGNER’S AVENUEUPHOLSTERY202 N. Liberty • (816) 836-3075Upholstery specialist
DIRECT CASKET OUTLET210 W. Maple Avenue • (816) 252-0979www.directcasketoutlet.netReduced cost caskets
GREG’S LOCK & KEY112 S. Memorial Drive • (816) 836-3639www.gregslock.comLock and key service
SANTA FE GLASS145 E. Lexington • (816) 254-5515www.santafeglass.netAutomotive • Residential • Commercial
SEUF’S GUITARS143 E. Lexington • (816) 833-8308www.seufsrepair.comGuitars: repair and custom built
SHOCO ALUMINUM317 W. Maple • (816) 252-8130Storm Doors, windows, screened-in porches and car ports
Since 1949
317 W. Maple
816-252-8130
Storm Doors • WindowsScreened-in Porches • Car Ports
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206 N. LIBERTY ST.INDEPENDENCE, MO 64050
WWW.LILYWOLFGANG.COM • 816-836-3822
Dollar deals, giveaways and discounts galore!
BirthdayBashJoin us for our
Saturday, January 21st10 to 5 p.m.
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view from my
storefront
The Keeping RoomAntiques
213 N. Main • 816-833-1693Tues. - Sat. 10-4
Thrifty Pleasuresfor
the "Material Girl"in each of us!
816-252-6300208 W. Lexington Ave, Independence, MO 64050
Tuesday - Saturday 10-5 • Thursday Open to 7pm
The collec-tion of fine art, photo-graphs, kid’s creations and other memorabilia on your walls conveys the story of your life’s journey. As a Framing Professional, I see all types of artwork, and love the opportunity to offer sugges-tions to my clients about framing tech-niques that will enhance and preserve the art, while capturing a sense of the owner’s style. These points are key to creating a well-framed project:
Keep balance in mind. A proper combination of frame stock, mat, liner and fillet will create layers that draw the subject forward or give you the impression of depth, allowing you to visually step into the scene. Let the art define the frame width and style characteristics! Balance is
essential - no element should catch and hold your attention more than the art itself.
Color trends come and go. Color and texture close to the artwork can really set off the piece; add a more neutral top mat to meet the frame edge and be the largest visual “field” around the art. White, taupe, cream, eggshell and other soft-hued colors can be very effective at keep-ing bold colors vibrant without chal-lenging them, and assisting more pastel shades to be seen within the artwork. Neutral matting is timeless and blends with a variety of decor choices.
Keep your framed art healthy. As you consider purchasing artwork, think about where you might display it within your home or office space. Exposure to sunlight, humidity (of any level), smoke, dust and other condi-tions will take a toll in a short amount of time. Fading, warping and per-manent damage can be minimized, or avoided entirely, by using conser-vation-level materials and methods during the initial framing process. If you’ve had a favorite piece framed for a number of years, you may want to “refresh” it with UV-blocking glass, acid-free mat boards and more con-temporary choices in frame stock, allowing it to bring you pleasure for years to come.
Enhance your own life’s journey with art!
The highest compliment you can pay an artist is
to enhance and protect their creativity“ states Sherri Haupert, owner
of Winner Road Gallery in the Englewood Arts
District of Independence, Missouri. The gallery
features over a dozen local talents and
includes a custom frame shop open to the public,
which Sherri manages.
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SPECIAL EVENTS —
GILBERT WHITNEY CLASSES104 N. LibertyCake Pops with Stefanie SpeersJanuary 28 - 6-8pmPaella 101January 31 - 6-8pmHomemade TamalesFebruary 4 - 5-8pmKitchen Basics featuring the perfect pot roastFebruary 7 - 6-8pmTapas for two! Cooking class for couplesFebruary 11 - 6-8pmWhat to do with chicken Indian StyleFebruary 22 - 6-8pmFor more information: 836-0567
“A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE”City Theatre of Independence performanceJanuary 12, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22Sermon Center, 201 N. Dodgion(SE corner of Truman & Noland Rd.)
DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.DAY CELEBRATIONJanuary 16Truman Memorial Building416 W. MapleFor more information: 325-7843
ART OPENING @ PRIMARY COLORSSaturday, January 21, 20123pm - 6pmOpening Reception for Morgan Hobbs and Joshua Meierwww.primarycolorsgallery.com
CHILDREN’S PERFORMINGTHEATRE AUDITIONSJanuary 2110amSermon Center, 201 N. Dodgion(SE corner of Truman & Noland Rd.)For more information: 325-7367
YOUTH SPORTS EXPOSaturday, January 21, 20121pm - 3pmFeatures information on area youth sports and activities.Truman Memorial Building416 W. MapleFor more information: 325-7843
ONGOING EVENTS —
LIVE MUSIC @ MAIN STREET COFFEE HOUSEOpen Mic Tuesdays 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.Music variety on Fridays & Saturdays 7 p.m.- 9 p.m.107 S. Main — www.mstreetcoffeehouse.com
ENGLEWOOD ART WALK 10900 E. Winner Rd.Every 3rd Friday of the Month5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.Art, Fashion, Food, Fun, Music, Street Performerswww.englewoodartwalk.com
NATIONAL FRONTIER TRAILS MUSEUMMuseum Open DailyMonday-Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.Sunday 12:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.Special workshops & presentations throughout the month.www.ci.independence.mo.us/NFTM
HARRY S. TRUMAN LIBRARY & MUSEUM500 W. US Hwy 24Museum Hours:Mon.-Sat. 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 pm Sunday Noon - 5:00 p.m.FINAL DAyS!: Harry S. Truman: His Life & TimesTruman: The Presidential yearsOct. 21, 2011 - Jan. 22, 2012:The President’s Photographerwww.trumanlibrary.org800-833-1225
HARRY S. TRUMAN NATIONAL HISTORIC SITEVisitors Center: 223 N. Main 816-254-9929Visitors Center Open Daily 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Truman Home: 219 N. Delawarewww.npd.gov/hstr
1859 JAIL & MARSHAL’S HOME MUSEUM217 N. Main – www.jchs.org
PIONEER TRAILS ADVENTURESOral History Tours - Covered Wagon or Sleigh Rides Pickup @ 217 N. Main (1859 Jail Museum)www.pioneertrailsadventures.com
HAZELLE ROLLINS PUPPETRY MUSEUM AT THE PUPPETRY ARTS INSTITUTE11025 E. Winner Rd. in EnglewoodTue-Sat 10am-5pmPuppet Shows on Most Weekendswww.hazelle.org
TAFFY MAKINGDEMONSTRATION ON AN ANTIQUE TAFFY MACHINEEvery Sunday at Just Taffy204 N. Liberty816-254-2450
brought to you by the Independence Tourism DepartmentCalendar of events
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