Portrait miniatures are intimate tokens of love, loss, allegiance, and affection exchanged between friends. The earliest examples were painted in watercolor on vellum (animal skin). By the 1600s, new techniques of painting enamels facilitated an artist’s ability to paint delicate portraits resembling tiny oil paintings. They offered a robust alternative to watercolor on ivory or…
At the turn of the twentieth century, the circumstances of a changing modern world were visible on the stage of the Paris ballet. Social classes mixed in this public setting, where some of the city’s poorest young women pirouetted across the stage for paying audiences. The dancers’ internationally influenced costumes often reflected larger cultural exchanges.…
Downtown Kansas City’s only outdoor ice skating rink opens for its 48th season with a few changes for 2020: * Admission is $7, adults and children (all ages). Skate rental is $4, or skaters may bring their own. * Non-skaters who wish to enter the fenced rink area are required to pay admission. Children 12…
Is your child’s safety seat correctly installed to protect them from a side-impact crash? Santa Fe Towing Service announced the launch of “What Every Parent Needs to Know About Child Seats”, the first in a series of informational videos made to make our community safer. “What Every Parent Needs to Know About Child Seats” aims…
U N I C O R N S L U S H E S Relive the joys of your childhood and enjoy an afternoon at the vineyard! We’re throwin’ it back for the weekend with a LIMITED TIME Unicorn Wine Slush, available only at KC Wine Co. Vineyard & Winery. *candy toppers available while supplies last.…
3/12 4:00 PM 3/13 12-6PM 3/14 12-6PM L U C K Y S L U S H E S Create your own lasting memories at the farm this St. Patty’s day or be green with envy when you miss out. Our holiday themed frozen wine slush features a balanced swirl of lemon and lime that…
3/19 4-8pm 3/20 12-6pm 3/21 12-6pm C I T R U S G O T R E A L Welp, citrus got real (read that again, we’ll wait) at the farm and we want to invite you out to celebrate it with us. Our Twisted Swirl Slush is the ideal pairing for your afternoon of…
Altrusa International of Greater Kansas City, Inc will partner with "The Merc" in a Spring into Reading Book Giveaway children's event at "The Merc" parking lot, 501 Minnesota Avenue (intersection of 5th and Minnesota streets), KCKS; 10 am until noon. This is a free outdoor event for families with children. Join us as we seek…
3/26 4-8pm 3/27 12-6pm 3/28 12-6pm S T R A W B E R R Y L E M O N A D E Indulge in the embodiment of spring time as we turn the barrel room into a makeshift adult lemonade-style stand for one weekend only! Our team has created a delicious and refreshing…
3/27 12-6pm 3/28 12-6pm All guests must be 21+ with valid ID, which will be checked at the door. Please drink responsibly. Food + Drink NOT included. 1 Egg Hunt entry per ticket. No Egg Hunt entry with out ticket. FREE ticket includes: – Entry to the Egg Hunt – 5 candy filled eggs –…
Join us at KC Wine Co. Vineyard & Winery here in Olathe, Kansas. Order wine, wine slushes , Vine Coolers, hard cider and more at the wine bar. Order food at The Melt Truck located underneath our beautiful tented area outside the Vineyard. The event venue is open to adult guests 21+ ** this event…
Please get 1 ticket per DOG attending. All human guests must be 21+ with valid ID, which will be checked at the door. Please drink responsibly. Food + Drink NOT included. 1 Egg Hunt entry per ticket. No Egg Hunt entry without ticket. FREE ticket includes: – Entry to the Egg Hunt – chance at…
