KC Weekend August 11 thru August 13, 2006

It looks like another hot weekend in store for us, though maybe not QUITE as hot as we've been having. I hope it cools off. I saw birds using oven mits to pull the worms out of the ground the other day!

Lots of things going on this weekend.

It's butterfly time at Powell Gardens. This is the 10th year for the Festival of Butterflies. I've been to several of them, and can tell you it's well worth the trip! It's amazing how many colors and sizes of butterflies they'll have there. Walking through the butterfly houses, surrounded by thousands lf these jewel-like creatures is something you'll remember for a very long time. The kids will love it. The festival runs today thru Sunday, and again next weekend. Hours are 9am to 6pm. Don't miss this one!

Today will be the 19th annual Elvis Parade here in KC. Would you believe this is the LARGEST Elvis parade in the world? It started out to celebrate the anniversary of Elvis' death on August 16th, and has grown into a huge, wacky, fun event every year. The parade is hosted by Max and Tanna of KYYS radio. Festivites start at 11am today at Barney Allis Plaza, one block east of Broadway on 12th Street. It's a weird and fun thing to see all of the Elvi congregated here for the parade floats and fun. Maybe the King ISN'T dead?

The KC Corvette Show will be held in Independence on Saturday, from 8am to 4pm. Be sure to drop by and drool over all these cool machines!

Saturday, August 12, 2006 8:30 a.m.
Your Invitation to STICK IT: Tombstone Probing Survey
There are indications that a small, ancient pioneer cemetery in the Raytown area might have become lost to time. The owner of the lot has invited the Jackson County Historical Society to conduct an informal survey the 1/4 acre tract by probing for possible tombstones. If you have a couple of hours, and are willing and able to beat the heat by helping us probe, please give them a ring at 816.252.7454.

"Tools and Technology of 1812", an exhibition and demonstration of hand tools. Adults $5, children 5-13 and seniors $3, 9a.m.-4:30p.m., Aug. 12-13 – Fort Osage, Sibley, MO. Directions at www.jacksongov.org

AUG. 12: Antiques & Collectibles Show. BTC Exhibit Hall, Kansas City, MO 816-697-3830, 800-252-1501, www.dirksoulis.com/kc

Saturday, August 12, 11:30 a.m.
Mary Colter, Topic at Westport Historical Society Luncheon
She was one of America's first women architects who were also one of the first to interpret and integrate the American Southwest and Native American and Hispanic heritage into the buildings she designed. Colter is, perhaps, most famous today for several existing National Park buildings at Grand Canyon. Colter is the subject of recent books and PBS documentaries, but largely unknown in Kansas City although she lived here and had an office at Union Station in the Fred Harvey headquarters for more than 25 years. An engaging slide presentation includes pictures of today's existing buildings and of the postcard collection of local history enthusiast Tom Taylor, and features Colter's contributions to Union Station and her buildings for the Santa Fe Railway and the Fred Harvey Company. This should be of interest to Kansas City history, railroad, or architectural fans.

Luncheon at the Homestead Country Club, 6510 Mission Rd. $25 tickets include lunch and program. Your payment is your reservation. Mail checks to: The Harris-Kearney House, 4000 Baltimore, Kansas City, Mo, 64114. For more information call 816.561.1821.

AUG. 13: Mid-America Train & Toy Show. BTC Exhibit Center, Kansas City, MO 913-651-5864

Sunday, August 13, 2006 2 p.m.
Kansas City's African American Communities Discussed
Charles Coulter, Opinion Page Editor for The Kansas City Star and author of the book, "Take Up the Black Man's Burden: Kansas City's African American Communities, 1865-1939," will speak on Kansas City's African American history. Kansas City Public Library, Plaza Branch, 4801 Main, Kansas City.

Blue Springs "Music in the Park" Series, thru Aug. 20, all concerts start at 6:30 and are free to the public – Rotary Park at Railroad Lake, 7 Hwy. and Vespers, Blue Springs, call 816-228-0137 or got to www.bluesprings.gov for specific performers


Get out and enjoy some fun this weekend!
~BG

posted by B.G. Roberts @ 7:39 AM