The first SantaCaliGon Days Festival was held in 1940 to celebrate the unique heritage of the City of Independence as the starting point of the Santa Fe, California, and Oregon Trails. A second celebration was held after World War II in 1947. The Festival was not held again until 1973. The festival–then called Three Trails…
Bike for the Brain (B4B) is hosting its 17th annual community bicycle ride on Labor Day. This is a signature event for Mental Health America of the Heartland. The goal of Bike for the Brain is to increase public awareness that all people have the potential to recover from mental health disorders; that these are…
On December 4, 1956, an auspicious twist of fate brought together four young musicians – Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and Elvis Presley. Sam Phillips, the undisputed “Father of Rock ‘n’ Roll” who was responsible for launching the careers of each of these icons, gathered the four legendary singer/songwriters at the Sun Records…
Toni Stone was the first woman to play professional baseball for The Negro Leagues and the first woman to play professional baseball full-time in the major leagues. Her career included a stint with the Kansas City Monarchs before her retirement in 1954. This funny and fascinating story explores race, gender, and the raw ambition required…
Twenty-plus Kansas City chefs provide delicious tastings amidst an exciting competition to see whose fare is the favorite! Enjoy live entertainment and experience great live & silent auctions with picture-perfect city views! Stay tuned to see the top Kansas City food & beverage purveyors who have signed on to date! For more information and to…
The 42nd Art Westport event is planned for September 9-11, 2022! The 42-year event is the largest visual art show that exclusively showcases juried, high-quality Kansas City-regional artists’ work in ceramics, painting, jewelry, and more. The three-day event takes place Friday, 3-9 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m., and Sunday, 10 a.m. - 5…
Puppets a Glow-GO III – Imagination Illuminated A drive-through, walk-through art experience for the entire family! We are back bigger and better than ever with the third rendition of with wildly popular Puppets a Glow-Go where giant illuminated puppets, Kansas City Aerial Arts and glow artists light up the night in a drive-through or walk-through…
Get your teams together and please join us at Gillham Park for some fun in the sun and to help raise money for SAVE, Inc.! Register to play in the Kickball Tournament, sponsor the event, or just come to watch, eat, and enjoy some refreshing beverages. There will be a DJ, raffle, food trucks, bar,…
The Rotary Club of East Independence is thrilled to once again host Winefest Independence Uncorked. This gorgeous event on the grounds of the historic Bingham-Waggoner Estate in Independence Missouri features Missouri wineries and is a draw for wine lovers all across the midwest. The funds raised support Truman Heritage Habitat for Humanity. In addition to…
Everyone’s invited to the joyous Broadway hit that New York Magazine hails as “smart and big-hearted” while The New York Times declares it “makes you believe in musical comedy again!” The Prom is a new musical comedy about big Broadway stars on a mission to change the world and the love they discover that unites them all. Variety raves, “It’s so full…
