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What's Happening - December 7, 2008
Sunday
Christmas in The Park
Nov. 26 - Dec. 31 / 5:30 - 10 p.m.
Longview Lake Campground
Christmas in the Park is one of Jackson County Parks and Recreation's most celebrated events of the year. Three hundred thousand lights and 175 animated figures and splashes of Christmas color transform Longview Lake Park into an enchanting winter wonderland. The entire family will delight in the warmth of this fun-filled, holiday display gift from your Jackson County Parks.
Admission: Donations for local charities
www.jacksongov.org
Book of Days
Dec. 2 - 5 / 7:30 p.m.
Dec. 6 / 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Dec. 7 / 2:30 p.m.
William Inge Theatre, Murphy Hall, KU Campus
Lanford Wilson's contemporary drama about life in a small Missouri town.
Admission: $10 - $12
www.kutheatre.com
Christmas in Song
November 20 - December 28
Quality Hill Playhouse, 303 West 10th Street, Kansas City, MO
Kansas City’s most intimate cabaret invites you home for the holidays with Christmas in Song. Our annual holiday revue features a diverse mix of traditional tunes and contemporary songs sure to lift your holiday spirit. Go to our website for show times.
Admission: Adults $24 / seniors & students $22
www.QualityHillPlayhouse.com
Five By Ten
Preview: November 29, 30 and December 2
Opens: December 3 – 7 and December 11 - 14
Studio 116, 4949 Cherry, Kansas City, MO
"Five By Ten"...The unique genius of Tennessee Williams shines through in this powerful collection of portraits of the disenfranchised and the lost.
Admission: Adults $15 / Seniors $10 / Students $6 / Groups of 10 or More $5 each
www.umkc.edu/theatre/
"Rudolph, The Recycled Reindeer!"
November 7 - January 4 / 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Martin City Melodrama, 9601 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS 66212
Come see an original show fun for all ages! "Rudolph, The Recycled Reindeer –or- It’s not easy being Green!" You’ve never seen such side-splitting antics, ingenious zaniness, and double-take sight gags when Rudolph and his gang of “green” deer teach Santa how easy it is to be green, even if your favorite color is red! Along with RUDOLPH will be another of the Melodrama’s wacky and fun-filled holiday revues featuring the overwhelmingly popular Water Glass Symphony! Admission: $10.99 - $12.99
www.martincitymelodrama.org
A Christmas Carol
Nov. 22 - Dec. 27
Kansas City Repertory's Spencer Theatre, Kansas City, MO
For 28 years this magical production with its enchanting music, glorious costumes and entrancing scenery has been the high point of the Kansas City holiday season. Audiences are transported into the world of Victorian London to follow Ebenezer Scrooge on his ageless transformation from miser to caring citizen. See show times and pricing online or call our box office at 816-235-2700.
Admission: Varies
www.kcrep.org/
Kansas City Ballet Presents The Nutcracker
December 6 - 28
Music Hall, 301 West 13th Street, KCMO
This enchanting production's vibrant costumes, stunning sets, choreography by Artistic Director Emeritus Todd Bolender, and Peter Tchaikovsky’s memorable score, tell the unforgettable story of Clara and her Nutcracker Prince as they journey to the Kingdom of the Sweets. An estimated 200 area children, who are students in the Kansas City Ballet School, also appear in the production along with the 25 professional dancers of Kansas City Ballet.
Admission: $25 to $80
www.kcballet.org
The Ice at Park Place: Johnson County's Outdoor Ice Skating Rink
Holiday Ice Rink Hours / Nov. 7 - Jan. 4
Monday - Thursday / 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Friday - Saturday / 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Sunday / Noon - 8 p.m.
The Ice at Park Place, West 117th Street and Nall Avenue, Leawood, Kan.
Skates may be rented and tickets can be purchased at The Ice at Park Place pavilion, adjacent to the ice rink. Hats and gloves may also be purchased.
Admission: $6 / under age 5 Free Monday - Friday 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., excluding holidays / Skate rental $3
parkplaceleawood.com
Holly Holly Holly Days Sale
December 6 / 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
December 7 / 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
3801 Cleaver II Blvd, Kansas City, MO
Best Arts & Crafts Show in KC.
Admission: Free
Pet Photos with Santa
Dec. 7
Independence Center - Dillard's Court, 2035 Independence Center Drive, Independence, Mo.
Furry friends can sit on St. Nick's lap for Pet Photos with Santa! Proud parents can bring in domestic, leashed pets for memorable holiday keepsakes. This special, pet-friendly opportunity is in addition to Santas regular hours this holiday season in Dillard's Court, where he can be found through Dec. 24 posing for photos and listening to wish lists.
Heart of America Christmas Pageant
December 5 - 7 and December 11 - 14
First Baptist Raytown, 10500 E 350 Highway, Raytown, MO
Free tickets are available now at the ROC Bookstore located just inside the 75th Street entrance to the church. Call 816-268-1125 for Bookstore hours. For more information, call the Pageant Information Line 816-778-1153 or visit our website.
Admission Fee: Free
www.firstbaptistraytown.com
FREE Horse Drawn Carriage Rides
November 29 - December 21
Saturdays and Sundays / 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Town Center Plaza
Bring the whole family out for a FREE horse drawn carriage ride at Town Center Plaza! All rides will start and end on the north side of the center in front of Keedo and Stride Rite.
Admission Fee: Free
www.towncenterplaza.com
KC Flute Choir Holiday Concert
7:30 p.m.
Faith Lutheran Church, 4805 W. 67th St, Prairie Village, KS
The Kansas City Flute Choir presents a concert of holiday favorites and original music. A reception will follow the performance.
Admission Fee: Free
www.kcflutechoir.org
Small Mall for Children
December 6 / 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
December 7 / 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
320 S. Esplanade, Leavenworth, KS 66048
This fundraiser provides a safe environment for kids to go Christmas shopping for family and friends. Volunteers help each child select gifts ranging in price from $2 to $6. Each child receives a free ride on the 1913 carousel. Adults can enjoy hot chocolate, browse through our craft shop and baked goods for purchase and take a chance on 4 tickets to a 2009 T-Bones game.
Admission Fee: Free
www.firstcitymuseums.org
Heartland Men's Chorus presents "Bless My Family"
December 5 and 6 / 8 p.m.
December 7 / 4 p.m.
Folly Theater, 300 West 12th St, Kansas City, MO
Heartwarming and hilarious, the HMC holiday concert has become an annual tradition for more than 2,000 fans. Join us this year as we celebrate family-in every sense of the word. We will weave together the stories of parents, partners, children and friends with the beautiful music of the holiday season. Prepare for laughter, tears and maybe even goose bumps as we sing of true "family values" this December.
Admission Fee: $15 - $30
www.hmckc.org
The Road to Bethlehem
December 6 / 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
December 7 / 2 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Main Street, DeKalb, MO 64440
Walk the streets of Bethlehem, visit the shops see demonstrations, and hear the story of the birth of our Lord from the mouths of the shepherds, animals, the innkeeper, angels and from Mary and Joseph. A light meal will be served.
Admission Fee: Free
Holly Holly Holly Days Sale
December 6 / 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
December 7 / 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Brush Creek Community Center, 3801 Emanuel Cleaver II Blvd, Kansas City, MO
The Best Woman’s Arts and Crafts Sale in KC. There will be handmade pottery, jewelry, clothing, purses, toys, original paintings, herbal soaps and lotions.
Admission Fee: Free
Hanging of the Green
7 p.m.
First Baptist Church, North Kansas City, 2205 Iron Street, North Kansas City, MO
Join with us as we celebrate the beginning of the Advent/Christmas season. During this service, we celebrate the wonderful symbols and decorations associated with Christ. Our preschool and children’s choir will also participate in this service.
Admission Fee: Free
www.fbcnkc.org
Holiday Tea & Music
December 7 and 14 / 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Powell Gardens, 1609 NW US Highway 50, Kingsville, MO 64061
Delight in treats both savory and sweet during a festive afternoon tea set in the majestic Grand Hall decorated with poinsettias, garden trains and greenery. The adjacent conservatory features a retro aluminum tree display. Reservations are required: 816-697-2600 x307.
Admission Fee: $25/adults or $20/members; $12/children 5-12 or $10/members children
www.powellgardens.org
Hometown Holiday
December 5 - 21
Downtown Historic Parkville, MO
There’s no place like Historic Downtown Parkville, Missouri for the holidays. Friendly faces. Delightful surprises. Colorful sights. Cheerful sounds. Tantalizing treats. All the pleasures and traditions of time spent with family, loved ones and friends. Take a break from the ordinary rush. Discover our picturesque environment, our one-of-a-kind shops and restaurants, and the warm, welcoming atmosphere of a genuine hometown holiday. Visit Santa the first three Saturdays of December! From noon to 1 p.m. you will find Santa walking around Main Street and English Landing Center. From 1 – 3 p.m. Santa will be in his cottage to hear special Christmas wishes. Santa cottage is located at the entrance of English Landing Centre. Bring your cameras for personal holiday pictures.
Admission Fee: Free
www.parkvillemo.org
Strawberry Hill Celebrates 20th Anniversary Preserving Holiday Traditions
November 29 and 30 / 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
December 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28 / 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
January 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25 / 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
720 N. 4th Street, Kansas City, KS
Come celebrate the holiday season at the Strawberry Hill Museum, where exhibits are decorated in the Christmas tradition of many ethnic cultures. Take the time to remember how traditions got started. See how ethnic groups had their own type of simple decorations and were usually handmade by family members. Drawn from all of the corners of the world, the museum is proud to present a collection of the richest and most colorful displays of ethnic traditions and customs for the Christmas holiday season from Croatia, Poland, Slovakia, Lithuania, Ukraine, Slovenia, The Netherlands, Russia, Germany, Ireland, Italy, African-American, Belgium, and Greece. Share in the traditions of yesteryear that continue in the families of today.
Admission Fee: $7
www.strawberryhillmuseum.org
24th Annual Holly Holly Holly Days Sale
Dec. 6 & 7
Saturday 10-5
Sunday 10-4
Brush Creek Community Center
3801 Cleaver II Blvd.
Kansas City, MO.
KCAC's Plaza Light Flights
November 28 - January 11 / 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.
KCAC at Johnson County Executive Airport, 15325 S. Pflumm, Olathe, KS 66062
Kansas City Aviation Center is continuing its tradition of the Plaza Lights Flights. Fly over Kansas City’s Country Club Plaza this year to view its annual light display. This flight is truly an unforgettable experience perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, holiday gifts or just an evening out. Space is limited and sells out quickly each year. Call (866) FLY-KCAC to reserve your flight today. KCAC always encourages you to make flying one of your favorite pastimes. Make sure you visit us on the web.
Admission Fee: $75 - $85
www.kcac.com
Pancake Breakfast
7 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Knights of Columbus Hall, Johnson Drive and King, Shawnee, KS
Come celebrate Sarah Macy’s life. Sarah was diagnosed with Wilm’s tumor in May 2005. Four months later she passed away after a brave and determined fight. Sarah is survived by her loving parents, Steve and Joan, her older sisters, Catherine and Isabelle who attend St. Joseph Grade School. This pancake breakfast is being held to help offset expenses incurred during Sarah’s illness. If you would like to donate, please make checks payable to Macy Fund at Premier Bank.
Admission Fee: Free will offering
Overland Park Antique Store
December 5 - 6 / 11 p.m. - 7 p.m.
December 7 / 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Overland Park International Trade Center
Antique furniture, glass decorator items and many others.
Admission Fee: $6
Live Nativity Scene
December 6 - 7 / 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.br/> RT 1 Box 55, Amsterdam, MO (intersection of 18 and Y Hi-way)
A live Nativity scene at a country little church in the middle of nowhere just like Bethlehem. Our people will be dressed as Mary, Joseph, shepherds, imagine-you might even see a live animal! Hot chocolate and homemade cookies will be served. In the event of inclement weather, the Live Nativity will take place December 13 and 14.
Admission Fee: Free
KC Clay Guild hosts 2008 Holiday Sale & Studio Tour
December 6 / 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
December 7 / 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.
200 W 74 Street, Kansas City, MO 64114
Eighteen local artists will show and sell their work at the KC Clay Guild. In addition, more than fifteen artists around the Kansas City area will open their studios to public. Chat with the artists, shop for unique and reasonably priced gifts, and support our local art economy. After you visit with the artists at the KC Clay Guild, pick up a map then take the tour. The artists will display a variety of work; from dinnerware, to holiday ornaments, sculptural pieces, and jewelry. Ten percent of all sales at the KC Clay Guild go to support the Guild.
Admission Fee: Free
www.kcclayguild.org
Bowling for Jacob
1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
AMF Strike and Spare, 130001 E 40 Hwy, Independence, MO
Jacob was injured in a car accident on November 1, 2008. This is a fundraiser to help offset some the expenses that the family has incurred.
Admission Fee: $20
Pet Photos with Santa
7 p.m.
Independence Center, Dillard's Court, 2035 Independence Center Drive, Independence, MO 64057
Furry friends can sit on St. Nick’s lap for Pet Photos with Santa! Proud parents can bring in domestic, leashed pets for memorable holiday keepsakes. This special, pet-friendly opportunity is in addition to Santa’s regular hours this holiday season in Dillard's Court, where he can be found through December 24 posing for photos and listening to wish lists.
Admission Fee: Free, picture package prices vary
www.simon.com
4th Annual Holiday Homes Tour
1 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Lawrence, KS
The Fourth Annual Holiday Homes Tour will feature nine exclusive Lawrence locations decorated for the holidays. These locations are being opened to the public and will showcase their decorating ideas for any space or taste. Tickets will be on sale at both Lawrence Hy-Vee locations, Weaver's Dept. Store-3rd floor and the Health Care Access Clinic in Lawrence. Tickets are also available online until December 5. All proceeds will help provide health care services for the uninsured in Douglas County.
Admission Fee: $12 advance or $15 the day of
www.healthcareaccess.org
Nov. 26 - Dec. 31 / 5:30 - 10 p.m.
Longview Lake Campground
Christmas in the Park is one of Jackson County Parks and Recreation's most celebrated events of the year. Three hundred thousand lights and 175 animated figures and splashes of Christmas color transform Longview Lake Park into an enchanting winter wonderland. The entire family will delight in the warmth of this fun-filled, holiday display gift from your Jackson County Parks.
Admission: Donations for local charities
www.jacksongov.org
Book of Days
Dec. 2 - 5 / 7:30 p.m.
Dec. 6 / 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Dec. 7 / 2:30 p.m.
William Inge Theatre, Murphy Hall, KU Campus
Lanford Wilson's contemporary drama about life in a small Missouri town.
Admission: $10 - $12
www.kutheatre.com
Christmas in Song
November 20 - December 28
Quality Hill Playhouse, 303 West 10th Street, Kansas City, MO
Kansas City’s most intimate cabaret invites you home for the holidays with Christmas in Song. Our annual holiday revue features a diverse mix of traditional tunes and contemporary songs sure to lift your holiday spirit. Go to our website for show times.
Admission: Adults $24 / seniors & students $22
www.QualityHillPlayhouse.com
Five By Ten
Preview: November 29, 30 and December 2
Opens: December 3 – 7 and December 11 - 14
Studio 116, 4949 Cherry, Kansas City, MO
"Five By Ten"...The unique genius of Tennessee Williams shines through in this powerful collection of portraits of the disenfranchised and the lost.
Admission: Adults $15 / Seniors $10 / Students $6 / Groups of 10 or More $5 each
www.umkc.edu/theatre/
"Rudolph, The Recycled Reindeer!"
November 7 - January 4 / 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Martin City Melodrama, 9601 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS 66212
Come see an original show fun for all ages! "Rudolph, The Recycled Reindeer –or- It’s not easy being Green!" You’ve never seen such side-splitting antics, ingenious zaniness, and double-take sight gags when Rudolph and his gang of “green” deer teach Santa how easy it is to be green, even if your favorite color is red! Along with RUDOLPH will be another of the Melodrama’s wacky and fun-filled holiday revues featuring the overwhelmingly popular Water Glass Symphony! Admission: $10.99 - $12.99
www.martincitymelodrama.org
A Christmas Carol
Nov. 22 - Dec. 27
Kansas City Repertory's Spencer Theatre, Kansas City, MO
For 28 years this magical production with its enchanting music, glorious costumes and entrancing scenery has been the high point of the Kansas City holiday season. Audiences are transported into the world of Victorian London to follow Ebenezer Scrooge on his ageless transformation from miser to caring citizen. See show times and pricing online or call our box office at 816-235-2700.
Admission: Varies
www.kcrep.org/
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December 6 - 28
Music Hall, 301 West 13th Street, KCMO
This enchanting production's vibrant costumes, stunning sets, choreography by Artistic Director Emeritus Todd Bolender, and Peter Tchaikovsky’s memorable score, tell the unforgettable story of Clara and her Nutcracker Prince as they journey to the Kingdom of the Sweets. An estimated 200 area children, who are students in the Kansas City Ballet School, also appear in the production along with the 25 professional dancers of Kansas City Ballet.
Admission: $25 to $80
www.kcballet.org
The Ice at Park Place: Johnson County's Outdoor Ice Skating Rink
Holiday Ice Rink Hours / Nov. 7 - Jan. 4
Monday - Thursday / 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Friday - Saturday / 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Sunday / Noon - 8 p.m.
The Ice at Park Place, West 117th Street and Nall Avenue, Leawood, Kan.
Skates may be rented and tickets can be purchased at The Ice at Park Place pavilion, adjacent to the ice rink. Hats and gloves may also be purchased.
Admission: $6 / under age 5 Free Monday - Friday 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., excluding holidays / Skate rental $3
parkplaceleawood.com
Holly Holly Holly Days Sale
December 6 / 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
December 7 / 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
3801 Cleaver II Blvd, Kansas City, MO
Best Arts & Crafts Show in KC.
Admission: Free
Pet Photos with Santa
Dec. 7
Independence Center - Dillard's Court, 2035 Independence Center Drive, Independence, Mo.
Furry friends can sit on St. Nick's lap for Pet Photos with Santa! Proud parents can bring in domestic, leashed pets for memorable holiday keepsakes. This special, pet-friendly opportunity is in addition to Santas regular hours this holiday season in Dillard's Court, where he can be found through Dec. 24 posing for photos and listening to wish lists.
Heart of America Christmas Pageant
December 5 - 7 and December 11 - 14
First Baptist Raytown, 10500 E 350 Highway, Raytown, MO
Free tickets are available now at the ROC Bookstore located just inside the 75th Street entrance to the church. Call 816-268-1125 for Bookstore hours. For more information, call the Pageant Information Line 816-778-1153 or visit our website.
Admission Fee: Free
www.firstbaptistraytown.com
FREE Horse Drawn Carriage Rides
November 29 - December 21
Saturdays and Sundays / 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Town Center Plaza
Bring the whole family out for a FREE horse drawn carriage ride at Town Center Plaza! All rides will start and end on the north side of the center in front of Keedo and Stride Rite.
Admission Fee: Free
www.towncenterplaza.com
KC Flute Choir Holiday Concert
7:30 p.m.
Faith Lutheran Church, 4805 W. 67th St, Prairie Village, KS
The Kansas City Flute Choir presents a concert of holiday favorites and original music. A reception will follow the performance.
Admission Fee: Free
www.kcflutechoir.org
Small Mall for Children
December 6 / 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
December 7 / 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
320 S. Esplanade, Leavenworth, KS 66048
This fundraiser provides a safe environment for kids to go Christmas shopping for family and friends. Volunteers help each child select gifts ranging in price from $2 to $6. Each child receives a free ride on the 1913 carousel. Adults can enjoy hot chocolate, browse through our craft shop and baked goods for purchase and take a chance on 4 tickets to a 2009 T-Bones game.
Admission Fee: Free
www.firstcitymuseums.org
Heartland Men's Chorus presents "Bless My Family"
December 5 and 6 / 8 p.m.
December 7 / 4 p.m.
Folly Theater, 300 West 12th St, Kansas City, MO
Heartwarming and hilarious, the HMC holiday concert has become an annual tradition for more than 2,000 fans. Join us this year as we celebrate family-in every sense of the word. We will weave together the stories of parents, partners, children and friends with the beautiful music of the holiday season. Prepare for laughter, tears and maybe even goose bumps as we sing of true "family values" this December.
Admission Fee: $15 - $30
www.hmckc.org
The Road to Bethlehem
December 6 / 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
December 7 / 2 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Main Street, DeKalb, MO 64440
Walk the streets of Bethlehem, visit the shops see demonstrations, and hear the story of the birth of our Lord from the mouths of the shepherds, animals, the innkeeper, angels and from Mary and Joseph. A light meal will be served.
Admission Fee: Free
Holly Holly Holly Days Sale
December 6 / 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
December 7 / 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Brush Creek Community Center, 3801 Emanuel Cleaver II Blvd, Kansas City, MO
The Best Woman’s Arts and Crafts Sale in KC. There will be handmade pottery, jewelry, clothing, purses, toys, original paintings, herbal soaps and lotions.
Admission Fee: Free
Hanging of the Green
7 p.m.
First Baptist Church, North Kansas City, 2205 Iron Street, North Kansas City, MO
Join with us as we celebrate the beginning of the Advent/Christmas season. During this service, we celebrate the wonderful symbols and decorations associated with Christ. Our preschool and children’s choir will also participate in this service.
Admission Fee: Free
www.fbcnkc.org
Holiday Tea & Music
December 7 and 14 / 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Powell Gardens, 1609 NW US Highway 50, Kingsville, MO 64061
Delight in treats both savory and sweet during a festive afternoon tea set in the majestic Grand Hall decorated with poinsettias, garden trains and greenery. The adjacent conservatory features a retro aluminum tree display. Reservations are required: 816-697-2600 x307.
Admission Fee: $25/adults or $20/members; $12/children 5-12 or $10/members children
www.powellgardens.org
Hometown Holiday
December 5 - 21
Downtown Historic Parkville, MO
There’s no place like Historic Downtown Parkville, Missouri for the holidays. Friendly faces. Delightful surprises. Colorful sights. Cheerful sounds. Tantalizing treats. All the pleasures and traditions of time spent with family, loved ones and friends. Take a break from the ordinary rush. Discover our picturesque environment, our one-of-a-kind shops and restaurants, and the warm, welcoming atmosphere of a genuine hometown holiday. Visit Santa the first three Saturdays of December! From noon to 1 p.m. you will find Santa walking around Main Street and English Landing Center. From 1 – 3 p.m. Santa will be in his cottage to hear special Christmas wishes. Santa cottage is located at the entrance of English Landing Centre. Bring your cameras for personal holiday pictures.
Admission Fee: Free
www.parkvillemo.org
Strawberry Hill Celebrates 20th Anniversary Preserving Holiday Traditions
November 29 and 30 / 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
December 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28 / 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
January 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25 / 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
720 N. 4th Street, Kansas City, KS
Come celebrate the holiday season at the Strawberry Hill Museum, where exhibits are decorated in the Christmas tradition of many ethnic cultures. Take the time to remember how traditions got started. See how ethnic groups had their own type of simple decorations and were usually handmade by family members. Drawn from all of the corners of the world, the museum is proud to present a collection of the richest and most colorful displays of ethnic traditions and customs for the Christmas holiday season from Croatia, Poland, Slovakia, Lithuania, Ukraine, Slovenia, The Netherlands, Russia, Germany, Ireland, Italy, African-American, Belgium, and Greece. Share in the traditions of yesteryear that continue in the families of today.
Admission Fee: $7
www.strawberryhillmuseum.org
24th Annual Holly Holly Holly Days Sale
Dec. 6 & 7
Saturday 10-5
Sunday 10-4
Brush Creek Community Center
3801 Cleaver II Blvd.
Kansas City, MO.
KCAC's Plaza Light Flights
November 28 - January 11 / 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.
KCAC at Johnson County Executive Airport, 15325 S. Pflumm, Olathe, KS 66062
Kansas City Aviation Center is continuing its tradition of the Plaza Lights Flights. Fly over Kansas City’s Country Club Plaza this year to view its annual light display. This flight is truly an unforgettable experience perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, holiday gifts or just an evening out. Space is limited and sells out quickly each year. Call (866) FLY-KCAC to reserve your flight today. KCAC always encourages you to make flying one of your favorite pastimes. Make sure you visit us on the web.
Admission Fee: $75 - $85
www.kcac.com
Pancake Breakfast
7 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Knights of Columbus Hall, Johnson Drive and King, Shawnee, KS
Come celebrate Sarah Macy’s life. Sarah was diagnosed with Wilm’s tumor in May 2005. Four months later she passed away after a brave and determined fight. Sarah is survived by her loving parents, Steve and Joan, her older sisters, Catherine and Isabelle who attend St. Joseph Grade School. This pancake breakfast is being held to help offset expenses incurred during Sarah’s illness. If you would like to donate, please make checks payable to Macy Fund at Premier Bank.
Admission Fee: Free will offering
Overland Park Antique Store
December 5 - 6 / 11 p.m. - 7 p.m.
December 7 / 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Overland Park International Trade Center
Antique furniture, glass decorator items and many others.
Admission Fee: $6
Live Nativity Scene
December 6 - 7 / 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.br/> RT 1 Box 55, Amsterdam, MO (intersection of 18 and Y Hi-way)
A live Nativity scene at a country little church in the middle of nowhere just like Bethlehem. Our people will be dressed as Mary, Joseph, shepherds, imagine-you might even see a live animal! Hot chocolate and homemade cookies will be served. In the event of inclement weather, the Live Nativity will take place December 13 and 14.
Admission Fee: Free
KC Clay Guild hosts 2008 Holiday Sale & Studio Tour
December 6 / 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
December 7 / 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.
200 W 74 Street, Kansas City, MO 64114
Eighteen local artists will show and sell their work at the KC Clay Guild. In addition, more than fifteen artists around the Kansas City area will open their studios to public. Chat with the artists, shop for unique and reasonably priced gifts, and support our local art economy. After you visit with the artists at the KC Clay Guild, pick up a map then take the tour. The artists will display a variety of work; from dinnerware, to holiday ornaments, sculptural pieces, and jewelry. Ten percent of all sales at the KC Clay Guild go to support the Guild.
Admission Fee: Free
www.kcclayguild.org
Bowling for Jacob
1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
AMF Strike and Spare, 130001 E 40 Hwy, Independence, MO
Jacob was injured in a car accident on November 1, 2008. This is a fundraiser to help offset some the expenses that the family has incurred.
Admission Fee: $20
Pet Photos with Santa
7 p.m.
Independence Center, Dillard's Court, 2035 Independence Center Drive, Independence, MO 64057
Furry friends can sit on St. Nick’s lap for Pet Photos with Santa! Proud parents can bring in domestic, leashed pets for memorable holiday keepsakes. This special, pet-friendly opportunity is in addition to Santa’s regular hours this holiday season in Dillard's Court, where he can be found through December 24 posing for photos and listening to wish lists.
Admission Fee: Free, picture package prices vary
www.simon.com
4th Annual Holiday Homes Tour
1 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Lawrence, KS
The Fourth Annual Holiday Homes Tour will feature nine exclusive Lawrence locations decorated for the holidays. These locations are being opened to the public and will showcase their decorating ideas for any space or taste. Tickets will be on sale at both Lawrence Hy-Vee locations, Weaver's Dept. Store-3rd floor and the Health Care Access Clinic in Lawrence. Tickets are also available online until December 5. All proceeds will help provide health care services for the uninsured in Douglas County.
Admission Fee: $12 advance or $15 the day of
www.healthcareaccess.org
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