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June Fest is Coming!
We getting ready for our 2nd Annual Downtown KCK June Fest (held in conjunction with our Second
Friday Art Walk). Minnesota Avenue will be
closed to create a pedestrian-friendly street festival atmosphere connecting
the various art gallery locations together. Two stages of
live music, food & drink, art vendors, a car show, street performers and
kid's and family activities will be set up along Minnesota
Avenue from 6th to 8th Streets.
Click on the links below to sample a little of our bands!! Ernest James Zydeco Makuza Hearts of Darkness St. Paradise Steel Band Bobby Adams Trio
We're
lining up artists, community booths, food
vendors, car show participants and volunteers for another fantastic event this year. We
had
over 2,500 attendees last year....And this year is going to be even
better!!
Email Beth Holtwick
at beth@downtownkck.org if you're interested in a booth or to
volunteer!!
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KCK Second Friday Art Walk Friday, May 14, 2010
5 - 8 pm
El Camino Real - 903 N. 7th Street
Always open for Art Walk Visitors
913-342-4333
Imago Dei Arts Center Granada Theatre, 10th & Minnesota
Ave.
featuring Don RobsonWe Like Our Room
Artist Reception. Don's work will be displayed May 4-June 5 www.imagodeiarts.org
913-233-0266 Kaw Valley Arts and Humanities - 756 Armstrong AvescribbleplayWork by Joe Bussell, Cara Walz, Kenneth Morgan
Natural Balance
Photography by Roger Cissner
Opening Reception. Joe Bussell and Roger Cissner will be available to speak about their art and the exhibit.
kariotisc@kvarts.org
913-371-0024 KCK Main
Library - 625 Minnesota Ave
Artwork by Rachel Mindrup
Readings by Latino Writer's Collective followed by Open Mic at 6:00
www.kckpl.lib.ks.us/FINEARTS
913-551-3280
Lucky's at 7th Street Casino - 7th & Ann
Always open for Art Walk Visitors
913-371-3500
Pressroom Studios - 750 Armstrong
"Arts on 8th Exhibit" by Associated Youth Services Students
Sponsored by Kaw Valley Arts and Humanities and City Vision Inc.
Pressroom Studios open for public observation.
Studios of Darrell Trubey, George Morris, Michael Brantley, Jose
Faus, Kim Eichler-Messmer, Ada Shakir Mahmud, Jennifer Wagner & Carol Kariotis.
Call Evelyn Hudson at 913-371-5200 for information
about Pressroom Studios Rental.
www.pressroomstudios.com
Red Door Studios - 738 Armstrong, 2nd Floor
It's Not Unusual...(well, maybe it is.)
a group show depicting works of weird clowns,
unusual figures, fire play and more.
Opening Reception
913-909-5408
www.Lacey-Lewis.com
S2 Studio - 750
Armstrong
Closed May 14th
Tomasic and Rehorn - 419 N. 6th Street
New Beginning
Abstract Painting by Jennifer Rivera.
There will also be a reception for District Court Judge candidate,
Rick Rehorn, during the Art Walk.
www.tomasicrehorn.com
913-371-5750
Town House Gallery - 1021 N 7th St. Call Pat Jordan at 816-645-1052 to schedule your
individual or group appointment at the Town House Gallery.
Available for special events at no charge for
community groups and organizations.
Wheat State Pizza - 612
N. 5th Street, KCK
Spring Art Show
by Artist Betty Selbe
Special Discounts
strawberryhillpizza@yahoo.com
913-281-9000
YWCA 6th Street Gallery - 1017 N. 6th St
Chloe Mann
Life Without a Home - Photographic essay documenting
Kansas City's homeless community.
Artist Reception. Work to be displayed May 14 - June 8
Normal hours are Mon-Fri 9-5pm
www.ywca.org/kansascity
913-371-1105
Fat Matt 's Vortex - 411 N 6th Street
After Art Walk Party
Call 913-321-2410 for more information** Note: The venues in RED are restaurants that may have
specials or Art Walk related events.** Saturday Event **
Alcott Arts Center - 180 S. 18th Street
2nd Saturday Art Exhibits and Open Jam
PTA Council and KCK District 500 Art Exhibit from 4 - 8 pm
Regular Open Jam 6 - 10 pm
Night Star Players doing Radio Plays 7 pm
www.alcottartscenter.org 913-233-2787
The Alcott is NOT ADA accessible.
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Silk Tapestries on Strawberry Hill
"Strawberry
Hill Museum is honored to present a display of Silk Tapestries from The
National Silk Art Museum of Weston, MO. Mr. John Pottie, Curator of
The National Silk Art Museum, has agreed to display a number of these
exquisite works of art during the Strawberry Hill Museum's Art Event
scheduled from May 1, 2010 to July 25, 2010. Mr Pottie
will be at
the
Strawberry
Hill
Museum each weekend of the exhibit
from 1:30 to closing with the
exception of May 8th, May 15th and May 22nd.
Reproduction of Giorgio Vassari's Recreation.
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process was
pioneered by Joseph-Marie-Jacquard (1752
-1834). Jacquard used punch cards to
control patterns on a special loom. His
silk pictures interlace warp and woof so that the reverse is the exact
negative
of the original. John Pottie has
collected silk tapestries for 26 years and has examples from
Impressionism,
Romanticism, Classicism, Expressionism, Mannerism and Rococo. These
tapestries are truly breathtaking as
one views the shine and beauty of silk combined with the intricacy of
weaving.Reproduction of Paul Anton Wagner's Bon Amis. | Strawberry
Hill
Museum is open on weekends from
12:00 to 5:00. The $7.00
tour fee is always a bargain and this Arts Event offers yet another
example of
the outstanding opportunities presented at
Strawberry
Hill
Museum, 720
North Fourth Street, Kansas
City, KS
66101."
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 Kids & Teens Art Classes
Red Door Studios is announcing their schedule of classes and
week-long intensives this summer for kids 8-12 and teens. Classes are limited
to 6-8 students per class, so sign up early if you can!
All classes take place at Red Door
Studios, 738 Armstrong in KCK. All materials are provided! Sign up by
emailing Lacey Lewis at lacey@lacey-lewis.com or by going to http://classes.lacey-lewis.com and
paying via PayPal.
Weekly
Classes:
Drawing
Session 1 - Ages 8-12
Mondays, 10am - 12pm 5/31, 6/7, 6/14, 6/21 (4
Weeks)
$120/student
includes all materials
In Drawing 1, learn the basics of how to see shapes and proportion, and use line
to express the contours of the subject. Drawing will be done from 2D references
and from life.
Registration deadline: 5/14/2010
Drawing
Session 1 - Teens
Thursdays, 10am - 12pm 6/3, 6/10, 6/17, 6/24 (4
Weeks)
$120/student
includes all materials
Students should have some drawing experience. Learn methods to achieve good proportion and interesting lines, and work towards
understanding value. Work will be done in graphite, charcoal, and white charcoal
working with toned paper in the final projects.
Registration deadline:
5/24/2010
Drawing
Session 2 - Ages 8-12
Mondays, 10am - 12pm 7/12, 7/19, 7/26, 8/2 (4
Weeks)
$120/student
includes all materials
Students will move from line drawing to shading and value. A strong focus will
be on getting correct proportions before moving onto shading, and light logic
will be taught as students move into charcoal drawing on toned
papers.
Registration deadline: 7/2/2010
Beginning
Painting - Teens
Thursdays 10am - 12pm 7/1, 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29,
8/5 (6 Weeks)
$250/student
includes all materials
Students will start with a simple, monochromatic painting to warm-up to the
mechanics of a fluid medium before exploring color theory, color mixing, and
color schemes. Early work will be done from photographs provided, while later
paintings will be done from arrangements made by the individual
students.
Registration deadline: 6/21/2010
Special Intensives for
Teens:
Perspective
Intensive -
Teens
Monday
through Friday 1-3pm 6/7 - 6/11
$150/student
includes all materials
This class will
cover 1, 2, 3, and multiple-point perspective! This subject is
challenging to many, but will be presented in a logical, step-by-step manner
that is easy to understand. We will create images from our imagination using
perspective, but will also see how it is visible in the world around
us.
Registration deadline: 5/21/2010
People/Faces
Intensive -
Teens
Monday
through Friday 1-3pm 7/12 - 7/16
$150/student
includes all materials
Proportions of
the head and face will be covered as we also dive in to the characteristics of
the individual features themselves. Understand the underlying
structure of the face and features, and learn how to draw and shade them in a
realistic way. We will work from photos, historical drawings, and
life.
Registration deadline: 7/2/2010
Drawing
from Life Intensive -
Teens
Monday
through Friday 1-3pm 7/26 - 7/30
$150/student
includes all materials
If you can learn
how to draw what you are looking at, you can draw anything! This class will
focus on how to accurately portray anything that lay before you, from a still
life to a landscape to a building to a person.
Registration deadline:
7/16/2010
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Free Public Parenting Classes
PACES of Wyandot Center is offering the following classes during the month of April. All classes are held at PACES, 1301 N. 47th St (unless otherwise noted).
Negative Behavior/Positive Discipline
Our Savior Lutheran Church - 4153 Rainbow
(Ring bell to the right of front wooden doors)
Monday, May 3 1:00 - 3:00pm
Becoming a Love and
Logic Parent
This class is
complete in 6 sessions. Mondays, May 3, 10, 17, & 24 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Active Parenting of Teens This class is
complete in 3 sessions.
Tuesdays, May 4, 11, & 18 9:00 - 11:00 am
Responsive Discipline
This class is
complete in 3 sessions. Tuesdays, May 4, 11, & 18 1:00 - 3:00 pm
The Adventures of Amazing Preschoolers (Ages 1-3)
Wednesday, May 5 9:00 - 11:00 am
Guiding Good Choices (Ages 9-14) This class is
complete in 5 sessions.
Wednesdays, May 5, 12, 19, 26, & June 2 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Helping Your Child Succeed
Our Savior Lutheran Church - 4153 Rainbow
(Ring bell to the right of front wooden doors)
Monday, May 10 1:00 - 3:00pm
SOS! Ayuda Para Padres
(completado en tres sessiones) Para registarte llama a Adriana 913-563-6505 or Maria 913-890-7933
Martes,
11, 18 & 25 de Mayo 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Real World Love and Logic Discipline Solutions This class is
complete in 3 sessions. Keeler Women's Center - 2220 Central Ave Catholic Charities 2nd Floor Wednesdays, May 12 & 19 9:30 - 11:00 am
Resolving Fights Between Children
Monday, May 17 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Blended Families/Parenting the Children of Others
Monday, May 24 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Steps and Starts of the Middle Childhood Years (Ages 5-10)
Tuesday, May 25 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Registration is necessary and can be made by calling 913-328-4803, 913-563-6541, or emailing boyd_no@wmhci.org.
For current schedules go to www.wyandotcenter.org,
from the "Welcome page" click on Parenting Classes.
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Activities at Alcott Arts!
Children's Art Show The
Alcott Arts Center is partnering with the KCK PTA Council to sponsor an art show. This is your chance to showcase your creative artwork!
Artwork can include paintings,drawings, textiles, videos, photography pottery
and jewelry. No judging will be done, just a venue for students to
show their talents!
All students entering artwork must submit an application
to the Alcott Arts Center by May 6, 2010, and artwork must be at the Alcott Arts
Center by May 7, 2010. For more information and application form,
visit alcottartscenter.org or orgsites.com/ks/kckcouncilpta. The
Art will be displayed at the Alcott on May 8th from 4 to 8pm. The Art will be on
display throughout the month of May.
The event is free and open to the
public.
Flying Asbini's Traveling Side Show Arts-travaganza a Variety
Show and Children's Fair
Hurry, Hurry, Step Right Up for the most fantastic
thrill of your entire life. We have assembled a unique and daring team of
artists from around the globe. You will be amazed, bewildered, bedazzled and
knocked out of your socks when you experience the wonder and excitement of the
second annual Flying Asbini's Traveling Sideshow Arts-Travaganza! You will
see painters, sculptors, actors, photographers, poets, sketchers, dancers,
designers, musicians and a myriad of mind-blowing sights and sounds. Come and
get your face painted, or a caricature sketch of your own mug. Meet artists from
all walks of medium. It is a living, breathing three-ringed thrill complete with
creativity and charisma! This spectacular event is a benefit for the Alcott Arts
Center.
Friday May 21st 5 to
11PM
Friday bring your best guy or gal and all of your friends and be ready
to enjoy an evening of incredible talent. Be aware this is intended as an Adult
show, so no one admitted under 17 years of age without a parent or guardian.
Saturday May 22nd 2 to 11PM
Saturday bring your kids from 2 to 6 PM for
games, face painting and a lot of other fun activities.
Art Expo
June 12th,
2010 11am till 10pm
The Alcott is Partnering with the newly formed KCK
Arts Network. We will be featuring Kansas City, Kansas Artists but the
event is open to all Artists of all types from all areas. Booth space
available in and outside of the Arts Center
$25 per booth - placement, tables
and chairs are on a first come basis. This is a fundraiser for both
groups, so please help bring the Arts to our community. This
is the first of what will be an annual event!
Contact us at
Alcott Arts Center
180 S. 18th Street
913.233.2787
www.alcottartscenter.org
aaexpo@alcottartscenter.org
Alcott is not ADA Accessible,
yet.
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New Homes in Bethany!
CHWC has
the first of twenty (20) newly constructed homes available for
Lease-to-Purchase. All homes are located in the Bethany Neighborhood,
near downtown
KCK, and are part of their "House to Home" program. This exciting
program allows families the opportunity to work towards home ownership
while
living in an affordable, newly constructed, and Energy Star certified
home.
Multiple
floor plans are available. All homes have 3 bedrooms, 2 or 2.5 bathrooms
and a 2
car garage. Contact Betty
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During the month of May a
variety of classes will be offered for adults and youth at the IMAGO DEI Arts Center in
Kansas City, Kansas.
Wednesday afternoons for Youth (Ages 6-12)
Visual Arts/Performing Arts
May 5, 12, 19, 26
Session 1 - 2:30-3:30 pm / snack time
Session 2 - 4:00-5:00 pm
Register for all Wednesday
afternoons in May for $60 OR choose only Session 1 or
Session 2 for $40
 Adult Arts Education Don Robson, Instructor
(Director, Center for Liturgical Art)
May 15
Beginning Drawing - 10:30 am
Advanced Drawing - 1:00 pm
Cost for each class $10 OR both classes for $15
TO REGISTER: Call
913-233-0266 or email lori@imagodeiarts.org |
Looking for
a job? Researching business? Come to the
KCK Public Library to learn how Reference USA can help with your
work-related research.
Monday, May 3
12:30 - 2 pm
KCK
Library
625 Minnesota Ave.
(first
floor computer lab)
A guest speaker will
be there from Reference USA with additional help
available from the Business Librarian.
Also, learn about becoming an Emergency Medical
Technician with a guest speaker from Kansas City Kansas Community
College.
Tuesday,
May 4
6:30 - 7:30 pm
KCK
Library
625 Minnesota Ave.
(second
floor auditorium)
Both presentations
are free to the public. Please RSVP in advance to Curt
Friehs, Business Librarian 913-279-2064
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Make a difference in your community.
Be a part of Revitalizing Downtown.
Join Now!
Membership benefits and information available online at
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Monday, May 3
Reference USA Presentation
KCK Library
625 Minnesota
12:30pm
- 2pm
Tuesday, May 4
CHWC House to Home Open House
15 N. Valley, KCK
4 - 6 pm
Tuesday, May 4
Learn
to be an EMT
KCK Library
625 Minnesota
6:30 - 7:30pm
Saturday, May 8
Children's Art Show
Alcott Arts Center
180 S. 18th Street
4 - 8 pm
Monday,
May 10
Women's Health Fair
UG
City Hall Lobby
701 N 7th St
10am - 2pm
Friday, May 14
Downtown KCK 2nd Friday Art Walk
5 - 8 pm
Saturday, May 15
Ghost Tours of KCK
8 pm
Friday, May 21
Flying Asbini's Arts-travaganza
Alcott Arts Center
180 S. 18th Street
4 - 8 pm
Tuesday, May 25
FREE CPR & Disaster Preparedness Class
YWCA
1017 N. 6th Street
8:30am - Noon / 1:30 - 4 pm
Thursday, May 27
First Aid Training
American Red Cross
1600 Washington Blvd
9am - Noon
pre-registration required
Friday, June 11
Downtown KCK June Fest
Between 6th & 8th Streets on Minnesota
4 - 9 pm
Saturday, June 12
Alcott Arts Expo
Alcott Arts Center
180 S. 18th Street
All day!
Wednesday, June 30
First Aid Training
American Red Cross
1600 Washington Blvd
9am - Noon
pre-registration required
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Featured Restaurant
"Marquez Burritos"
Swing by Marquez Burritos, the Authentic Mexican Burrito (el autentico burrrito mexicano)! On the corner of 14th & Minnesota, you can't miss the bright orange fun building with a deck just on the west side of the building. Huge burritos are their specialty with a variety of yummy stuffings including rice, refried beans, cilantro and onions, pico de gallo, guacamole, etc. You choose what you want right there! Of course, home-made tortillas are used. Tacos, Quesadillas and other delicious items are available as well. They serve pop and beer (and we're trying to convince them to get a margarita machine!!)
Check them out and let me know what you think!
- Beth Holtwick
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Mother's Day at Imago Dei
Shop for Mother's Day at the IMAGO DEI Arts
Center Gift Shop. Find one of a
kind handmade gift items. Support local
& international artists.
NEW THIS MONTH
!!!
Fabric made
byYoruba women in
Abeokuta, Africa. We also carry jewelry, scarves, art, pens, books and pottery.
Gift shop
hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10:00 am - 5:30
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 Thanks for Participating!
Donnelly College is completing a month-long Arts in the Heart
celebration where a number of artists, poets, writers, etc, were showcased on their
campus. This was the first year, but Donnelly plans to host this celebration each April. Learn more at www.donnelly.edu/artsintheheart. |
Spring Art Show
Betty Selbe is having a one-person
showing of artworks during the month of May at Wheat State Pizza, 612 N. 5th Street.
Betty Selbe, a native of
Kansas City, KS, has taught art classes at two Christian schools in
the area and is currently the president of
Wyandot Art Association.
Come in, have a pizza,
(the best in KCK) and enjoy the ambiance.
Viewing is free, and there will be music.
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Upcoming Events at Memorial Hall
May 7, 8pm
Larry Hernandez; Los Cardenales De Nuevo Leon
May 9, 8pm
German Lizarraga y Su Banda Estrellas De Sinaloa
Jun 5, 7pm
Metro Pro Wrestling
Jun 19, 7pm
Titan Entertainment Boxing
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 Clean
& Safe
Program
Notice an area that needs cleaning, a person acting suspiciously, or just need an escort to your vehicle? Call an DID Ambassador. We're here to help you!
Cleaning: Call Ed at 913-371-0705
Security: Call James at 913-387-6331
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 Congrats to Donnelly!
Donnelly College is a recent recipient of a $485,000
challenge grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) to advance
its humanities department. Donnelly's
grant, which requires the College to raise $970,000, will create three
endowment funds totaling $1.34 million: Philosophy/Ethics Faculty Endowment,
Sister Jerome Keeler Distinguished Lecture Series Endowment, and a Humanities
Library Acquisitions Endowment. These endowments will help fund a faculty
position in philosophy and ethics, and promote integration of philosophy and
ethics into course curricula.
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Women's Health Fair
FREE Event!
Screenings and assessments on:
Blood Pressure
Emphysema
Body Mass Index
OT
Cholesterol
Blood Sugar
Spinal Assessment
Also
includes Massages, Door Prizes and other giveaways! Sponsored by the UG
Family
Planning Clinic.
Monday, May 10
10am -
2pm
UG
City Hall Lobby
701 N.
7th St
Be Healthy. Move more,
eat better and find ways to relax!
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Learn First Aid!
Learn the skills needed to prevent, recognize and provide basic care for injuries and sudden illness until advanced medical personnel arrive. Meets OSHA First Aid Guidelines.
9am - 12pm
May 27th or June 30th
American Red Cross
1600 Washington Blvd
Fee $30
Pre-registration and payment required to AdoranteA@usa.redcross.org or 913-321-6314.
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 Get Your
Very Own
KCK Banner
Tote! Now's your chance to own your very own collectable KCK Banner tote. Made from the actual banners hanging in Downtown, these totes are great to carry notebooks, laptops, and a variety of other items around town. They make a fun and unique gift too!
$25.00 per Tote
Limited Quantities Available!
Call Beth at 913/371-0705 Today! |
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Downtown Shareholders
Gold Sponsors
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2010
Downtown Shareholders
Silver Sponsors
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2010
Downtown Shareholders
Bronze Sponsors
BHC Rhodes
KCK / Wyandotte County
Convention & Visitors Bureau
Kansas City, Kansas
Public Schools
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