Strings on the Green is back for its thirteenth season featuring live, outdoor entertainment on The Raphael Hotel's front lawn every Wednesday from May 3 through Sept. 27. Sit back and enjoy the live jazz performances from The Raphael Hotel and Chaz's full-service patio overlooking the Country Club Plaza! Make a reservation to guarantee your…

Location: Mid-Continent Public Library – South Independence Branch: 13700 E. 35th St. South, Independence, MO 64055 The flour tortilla that wraps your favorite burrito has a rich and complicated history. Join Gene Chavez for a culinary journey that follows Mexican immigration throughout the American Midwest and reveals the origins of this humble but important staple.…

On Second Saturdays (March – October), Powell Gardens is open late! Take advantage of extended hours and visit between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. On September 9, visit Powell Gardens for a relaxing evening. Enjoy drinks on the patio, a sunset stroll, and live music in the Grand Hall. Charcuterie boxes, cocktails, wine, and snacks…

Experience botanically inspired teas at Powell Gardens. On the Second Saturday of each month (March to October), enjoy a champagne tea service complete with sparkling wine, botanical tea, and a selection of sweet and savory treats. A staff member will give a short botanically focused presentation. Tea dates are September 9 and October 14 in…

    The 10th Annual Independence Uncorked Wine Festival will be held on September 9, 2023 from 1 p.m.-6 p.m. on the grounds of the historic Bingham-Waggoner Estate in Independence, MO.   Independence Uncorked will be one of the largest Missouri wine festivals in the state featuring 20 Missouri wineries sampling several of their wines,…