KC Weekend 12/1 - 12/7/2006
"City sidewalks, pretty sidewalks, dressed in holiday style......"
Yes, it's snowing and blowing and there IS a feeling of Christmas in the air! Lots of things going on in Kansas City this weekend!
Bill Gaither Fri December 1
7:00 pm Now at Kemper... Gaither joins a cavalcade of singers, musicians and comedians, whose collective talents have been honored with countless awards, including Grammy's, Doves, ASCAP's first-ever Songwriter of the Century Award and most recently, The NARAS President’s Merit Award and multiple 2005 Dove Award nominations. Joining Gaither are the Gaither Vocal Band; Ernie Haase & Signature Sound; Jessy Dixon; Jeff & Sheri Easter; Lynda Randle; Ivan Parker; Russ Taff; The Isaacs; Mike Allen & Ben Speer (all artists subject to change). For showtimes and information, please see our website.
http://www.kemperarenakc.com/
Friday, 12/1
KC Magazine and Big Brothers Big Sisters KC Single's Auction6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Tickets to attend the auction are $18 and include 2 drinks.
KC Magazine will hold the KC Singles Auction on Friday, December 1 at Harrah’s VooDoo Lounge. The event proceeds will benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters. Kansas City celebrities and executives will auction themselves off to the highest bidder. Outings will include a trip to NYC to meet Donald Trump and many more. Singles will include a lawyer, firefighter, chef, restaurateur, TV personality,one of KC's most celebrated entertainers and two contestants from The Apprentice.
Quilting at The Bohemian Friday, 12/1, from 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm $2.00 Donation
Join in the celebration with some of the nations finest quilting artists. Come see their talents in the Bohemian Gallery Contact Nick Herrera at 816-221-1214 or nick@thebohemiangallery.org for more info.
2006 Holiday Art Show
Friday, 12/1 from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Free Admission.
Art Space in a New Place: the Leavenworth County Artists Association's Gala Reception at the Heritage Center 109 Delaware Street Leavenworth, Kansas 66048. Contact: Jodie Brickson at 1(913)297-0361.
Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band Saturday, 12/2 at 8:00 pm
Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band on their first tour in 10 years.
For more information, call (816) 931-3330
A Country School Christmas Saturday, 12/2, from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
For a more in-depth glimpse of rural Christmas, visitors to the Lanesfield School Historic Site are encouraged to attend this special event. It's an afternoon-long celebration complete with a visit from Santa and Christmas carols performed by local school children. In the event of bad weather, a snow date for this event will be on Saturday, December 9, 2006. This event is free to the public.
Holiday Lighted Parade Saturday, 12/2, at 5:30 pm
FREE admission
Downtown Leavenworth, 7th & Cherokee Street. Lighted floats, costumed characters, and the world famous "Marching Cobras" in this Victorian Homecoming themed parade. The parade will proceed north on 7th, east on Delaware Street to the Riverfront Landing Park where the Mayor's Tree Lighting ceremony will take place. There will be dancing, caroling, and a grand fireworks display over the river. For participation or information please call (913)682-3924 or berkayantiques@yahoo.com
Winter History Seminar
Saturday, 12/2, from 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Jesse James Bank Museum in Liberty, Missouri
free
Jack Wymore, local historian, member of the Friends of the James Farm and long-time Liberty resident, is the next featured speaker in the Winter History Seminar series. Wymore will give the history of how he came to purchase the Jesse James Bank building, restore it, and turn it into a museum.
For more info, call 816-628-6065.
Twisting Carol Dinner Playhouse Sat December 2
Saturday, 12/2, from 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Hickman Mills Community Christian Church drama ministry will present Twisting Carol by Jonathan Dorf followed by a traditional Christmas dinner. Proceeds to benefit the General Fund.
Contact the office at 816-761-5441 for more information.
Belly Dancing Demo Saturday, 12/2, from 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Free to the public
Free Belly Dancing Demo! Belly dancing is a fun way to get into shape! It is sure to not only get your workout in, but gain better posture, grace, and flexibility. Our instructor, Kimberly, is a fusion dancer and blends the traditional styles of Middle East and tribal dance, with the flair of modern dance from various cultures. The music used is upbeat traditional music and club mixes.
Laura Ingalls Wilder Remembers Christmases PastSaturdays, December 2, 9, & 16, 2006 at 10 a.m.
Laura Ingalls Wilder and her family loved the Christmas holidays. A highlight of her books were the interesting ways she and her family celebrated. In these special performances, actress and director Nancy Eppert portrays Laura as she looks back over her many interesting holiday adventures. $7 adults; $5 youths(includes museum admission). National Frontier Trails Museum, Independence, Mo. Advance reservations are required by calling Richard at 816.325.7576
**December 2nd's performance will also allow you to experience "Laura Ingalls Wilder Holiday Celebration" from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Come to the NFTM for a festive day of music, wagon rides, food and entertainment as we welcome the season and appreciate our guests. A special feature of the day will be youth interpreters dressed in period clothing recounting stories of 19th century Christmas customs. Father Christmas will also be visiting throughout the day.
Christmas Party and Open Houses
Sunday, 12/3 from 1pm to 4pm
The Harris Kearney House (4000 Baltimore, Kansas City, Mo.) and Nathan Scarritt House (located 1 block away) will be available for tours during this lively event. Refreshments will be provided. FREE and open to the public. For more information, please call 816-561-1821. Sponsored by the The Westport Historical Society and James B. Nutter and Company.
FRONTIER HOLIDAYS TWILIGHT TOUR
Sunday,12/9, from 4pm to 7 p.m.
FRONTIER HOLIDAYS TWILIGHT TOUR of the 1859 Marshal’s Home and Jail Museum (217 N Main Street, Independence, Mo.) “Frontier Holidays” relates Christmas from a simpler time in the Marshal’s Home decorated with homemade wreaths, ribbons and ornaments reminiscent from the 1850s. If desired, proceed to the Bingham Waggoner Estate and Vaile Mansion, all of which are on their best behavior and grand display for the holiday season. For more information call Steve at 816.461.1897 X305.
Santa's Stroll and Rudolph's Run Sunday, 12/3, starting at 9:00 AM
Registration starts at 9 and the event starts at 10 at the Zona Rosa Shopping Center. Cost is $25 Run $10 Family Stroll.
All proceeds benefit the Southern Platte County Athletic Association which provides youth sports programming for over 6,000 children a year and maintains the Tiffany Springs Park and the Tiffany Hills Sports Complex. Make this a holiday tradition for your entire family! For more info, please call Terri Goddard at 816.587.0880
The Nutcracker Tea Party Sunday, 12/3, from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Featuring The Legacy School of Arts and the Overland Park Orchestra.
We hope you will join us for this wonderful holiday tradition for families and friends. Kid-friendly tea party with finger sandwiches, dessert and beverages. A mini version of "The Nutcracker Ballet". Professional photo opportunities with costumed dancers. Keepsake boutique.
If you are interested, please call 913.895.6390 for more information.
Kansas City Children's Chorus and Canta Filia Sunday, 12/3, from 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Tickets are $5, $2.50 for students and seniors at the door.
A holiday concert from the UMKC Academy of Music and Dance. Performed at Central United Methodist Church.
Conservatory Choirs, Charles Robinson and Ryan Board, conductors
Sunday, 12/3, from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm
FREE (donations to Harvesters will be accepted).
Seasons of Giving - a choral concert to benefit the Harvesters Community Food Network. Visitation Church, 51st and Main Streets.
Twisting Carol Dinner Playhouse Sat December 2
Sunday, 12/3, from 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Hickman Mills Community Christian Church drama ministry will present Twisting Carol by Jonathan Dorf followed by a traditional Christmas dinner. Proceeds to benefit the General Fund.
Contact the office at 816-761-5441 for more information.
Christmas Craft Fair Sun December 3
Sunday, 12/3, from 7:30 am - 3:00 pm
Baked Goods, crafts, candy & more. Breakfast & Lunch Served 7:30 am - 2:00 pm. Community of Christ, 515 S First, Odessa MO. For more information please call 816.633.4224.
Thursday, December 7, 2006
7 p.m.
Benedict Arnold: Traitor or Hero?
Presented by Col. Jack Brooks, local historian, member of the Civil War Roundtable, and retired US Army (WW II, Korean and Vietnam Wars), graduate of the Command Staff College - Leavenworth and Army War College in Pennsylvania. Trailside Center, 9901 Holmes, Kansas City, Mo. FREE and open to the public. Sponsored by Historical Society of New Santa Fe.
Want more info on events around town? Check out these links:
Kansas City Weekend Events
2 Night in Kansas City
VisitKC.com's Calendar of Events
Kansas City Homes and Gardens
KC Story ezineHappy Holidays and have a GREAT weekend!
