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Sabor Latino
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What’s cooking on the Square Historic area offers wide range of culinary choices By Sandy Turner The Examiner A young couple steps up to the 10Downtown Independence offers a diverse selection of eating establishments, each one having it’s own unique characteristics and mouth watering menu choices. With so much to see and do, you will never have to skip a meal or beverage when visiting the Independence Square.
Cafe Verona
Italian dining at it’s finest, Café Verona, led by Chef Sean Leventhal, offers an atmosphere that will stimu-
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late the senses. From the fresh aroma of classic Italian dishes to inspirational art, Café Verona offers an escape from the Midwest to the romance of Italy. Chef Leventhal began his career as an intern working with French chefs in Baltimore City and presents crowdpleasing specials every Friday and Saturday night as well as daily pasta specials. Menu items range from Pesto Gnocchi with Grilled Ribeye to Italian Panini Sandwiches and Jumbo Shrimp Scampi. Enjoy fresh salad choices such as Herb Grilled Salmon Panzanella or Cranberry and Walnut Spinach with the soup of the day or appetizers such as Sicilian Artichoke Dip or Verona Toasted Ravioli. Café Verona is located at 206 W. Lexington. The entire menu can be viewed at www.cafeveronarestaurant. com. Serving hours are MondayThursday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
The Courthouse Exchange
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Considered a local hang out for everyone from politicians to blue-collar workers, The Courthouse Exchange has been serving fine burgers and beer since 1899. Head Chef Ernest Castor prepares hand-breaded fried tenderloins that will not only fill your plate but your appetite as well and for the past five years has led the kitchen team to a reputation of serving homemade, delicious meals. From sandwiches to appetizers to entrees, The Courthouse Exchange has a menu full of opportunities while being surrounded by a piece of history. Some of the “court specialties”
include shrimp or fisherman’s platters or classics such as a Judge’s Club, Bailiff’s Fried Chicken or Roast Beef Open-Faced Sandwich. Enjoy homemade desserts such as chocolate fudge cake or bread pudding. Tuesday nights are Taco Night featuring tacos for just 75 cents each. The Courthouse Exchange is located at 113 W. Lexington. The entire menu can be viewed at www.courthouseexchange.com. Visit them Monday-Thursday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Dave’s Bakery and Deli
For the past 26 years Chef and owner Pete Lee has been providing the community with freshly baked pastries, breads and a menu full of breakfast and lunch homemade meals. As a testament to the delectable foods found at Dave’s, Lee has received letters from across the country from travelers who have enjoyed not only the food, but also the warm and welcoming hospitality. Breakfast foods range from donuts to biscuits and gravy, sausage, eggs, bacon and hash browns. The lunch crowd can choose from sandwiches made from homemade deli bread such as ham, turkey, roast beef as well as hamburgers, barbecue beef and ham, chicken, Reuben’s and tenderloin steak. Soups, salads and plenty of side orders are also available. Sweet treats include ice cream, cookies, brownies, floats, malts and sundaes. Dave’s is located at 214 W Maple and is open Monday-Friday 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Saturday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Diamond Bowl
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Besides offering eight lanes open
for bowling, Diamond Bowl has a menu full of appetizing foods for lunch and dinner. Chefs Rhonda Shields and Paul Doring offer tantalizing appetizer options such as Chili Cheese Fries, Funnel Cake Fries, Southwest Egg Rolls, Popcorn Chicken and Loaded Potato Wedges. Entrees include Parmesan Chicken Tenders, Diamond Club Sandwich, Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich, Salmon Sandwich, Turkey BLT, many variations of hamburgers, cooked to perfection as well as soup and salads. Shields, who has been at Diamond Bowl for the past 20 years, encourages patrons to stop in for a home cooked meal, regardless of whether or not bowling is your cup of tea. Diamond Bowl is located at 218 N. Osage Street. The entire menu can be viewed at www.diamond-bowl.com. Visit them Monday-Thursday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Friday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. and on Sunday from Noon to 9 p.m.
Elena’s Catering and Carry Out
The father, daughter chef team, Tony and Elena Mancini, are expand-
ing their homemade meal service as they increase their storefront to include a sit down dining experience along with their already established carryout and catering. Opening Elena’s a year ago, the onperpage 10) popularity of their(Continued cooked to June 16, 2011
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The Keeping Room Antiques & Collectibles
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portraits of the past
Marshall James Peacock
Written by Ted W. Stillwell Independence was wild in its early days, but it had never dealt with anyone as wild as Jim Crow Chiles. Chiles came from a good family but rode with the Bushwhackers during the war and was never able to settle back into a respectable lifestyle afterwards. He was married to Harry Truman’s Aunt Sarah, the daughter of Solomon Young. They had one half blind son who was probably the only person in town who liked Jim Crow Chiles. His daddy was his hero, even if he was the meanest person to ever walk the streets of the Independence Square. The Crow had the whole town living in fear whenever he was around. He had a nasty habit of riding his black stallion, named John Morgan, across the square shooting out window lights in the middle of the night. Women would hide their faces in their shawls and scurry on by. All of the African Americans feared for their life, and with just cause. The town marshal was afraid to face the Crow; because even under the influence of whisky, he was deadly accurate with his two dragoon pistols. Then along came James Peacock campaigning for town marshal. Peacock vowed to rid the town of Jim Crow Chiles if elected. That was a brave statement, but then Peacock was a brave man. Peacock had followed General Donophan down to Mexico. His long weary march, the fevers, and his dysentery were part of the price this country paid for the great Southwest. Then he loaded salt, corn meal, and salt pork into a prairie schooner and followed the trail of the forty-niners to California. Could the rough life he led on those two adventures have given him the courage he needed to face down the guns of Jim Crow Chiles. Peacock won the election with the understanding that he would be required to remove this scourge from society. Up until this time no man had the courage to even file a complaint;
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but now with a new marshal, a formal complaint was filed and the word went out the marshal was going to arrest Jim Crow Chiles. The Crow got wind of this and sent word to the marshal that he would kill him on sight. The marshal strapped on his gun belt and set out for the square. He stopped only once and that was to order his young son to go back home. The boy pretended to obey, but was right back on the marshals heels as he entered the square. Peacock turned the southwest corner by the old Chrisman Sawyer Bank just as The Crow stepped in front of the drug store with his half blind boy just behind him. Four shots immediately rang out, both men and both boys hit the ground. Chiles and his son were both dead, Peacock and his son was severely wounded but both were still alive. Peacock had simply been faster on the draw. The loafers around the square all scurried for safety when the shots rang out, but when the dust settled the crowds gathered. The Africans began to chant hosanna’s and everyone else began to dance and cheer. A collection was taken up to buy fireworks and the party was on. Marshal Peacock had rid the town of that awful Jim Crow Chiles. Peacock was bothered the rest of his life with a bullet in his back, but became the local hero and was re-elected marshal for two more terms. In 1882 he was elected Mayor of Independence and was the first mayor to have six miles of wooden sidewalks built. In 1894 he was appointed judge of the police court. The preacher who taught Jim Crow Chiles the Ten Commandments laid him to rest beside his half blind boy in a Buckner cemetery.
Ref: Back in Independence, Mary Paxton Keeley Columnist Ted W. Stillwell is available to speak before any club, church, civic, senior, or school groups. To reach Ted W. Stillwell send e-mail to teddystillwell@yahoo.com or call him at 816-461-4195.
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Ted Stillwell is a local artist, author, and historian that frequently contributes to The Examiner.
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‘Round The Square Independence
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ART & WINE WALK JUNE 2011
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The Keeping Room/Gateway 213
Clinton’s Soda Fountain 100
Mockingbird Home Furnishings 108
Pharaoh Theater 114
Serendipity 211 Scandinavia Place 209 The Inn at Ophelia’s & Ophelia’s Restaurant 201
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Portrait Gallery 124
W. KANSAS Log Courthouse 107
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Salon 208 109 Corporate CopyPrint 111 Studio on Main 123
PARKING
N. LYNN
Whispering Winds 121 Allin’s Taxidermy 127 Peddler’s 141 Santa Fe Glass 145
Main St. Coffee 107
S. LYNN
Elena’s 120
S. MAIN
Uztabz Antiques Collectibles 118
Desk Top Office Products 101
Sabor Latino 111
E. LEXINGTON
Western Army Store 103
Game Cafe 107
Primary Colors 109
Taxidermy 123 Courthouse Exchange 113
Be Here Now 205
50 Plus Pharmacy 211
National Frontier Trails Museum Chicago-Alton Railroad Depot The Bingham-Waggoner Estate 2 Blocks
S. LIBERTY
1 Hawthorn Place
S. OSAGE
Hawthorn A Bed & Breakfast 2 Miles
B&G Computers 106
PARKING
The Courthouse www.independencesquare.com
Nanny’s Place 104
Antiques on the Square 101
W. LEXINGTON Community of Christ Temple & Auditorium 5 Blocks 1001 W. Walnut Englewood Arts District 2 Miles
City Hall
The Emporium
N. MAIN
Gilbert Whitney & Co 104
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E. MAPLE
N. LIBERTY
Cafe Verona 206
Big John’s Corner Bar 213 Randal’s for Hair 209 Elizabeth Henry 208
Just for You 210
PARKING
N. OSAGE
Joe’s Shoe Repair 1 Block 405 W. Lexington
Sermon Center 1 Block 201 N. Dodgion
Knitcraft Yarnshop 215
W. MAPLE
PARKING
Shoco Aluminum 317
PARKING
Truman Home 3 Blocks 219 N. Delaware St.
1859 Jail, Marshal Home & Museum 217
Rheinland’s Restaurant 208
Gold Dust Treasures 220 Dave’s Bakery & Deli 214 Lauren Scott Hair Design Company 212 Direct Casket Outlet 210 Square Pizza 208 Uptown Boutique 200
Higher Ground Hotel 3 Blocks 200 N. Delaware St.
Police Station
Truman Home Visitor’s Center 223
Pioneer Trails Pickup
Just Taffy 204 Designer’s Avenue Upholstery 202
Metro Bus Stop
E. TRUMAN
PARKING
Lily Wolfgang 206 Shop & Pawn 211
Diamond Bowl 218 Adam & Eve College of Cosmetology 214
W. TRUMAN
PARKING
Independence Economic Development 1 Mile 201 N. Forest Ave.
PARKING
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WhistleStop T-Shirts 107
Independence Chamber of Commerce 210 W. Truman
Wild About Harry 104
Truman Library/ Museum 1 Mile 500 W. 24 Hwy
Vaile Mansion 1 Mile 1500 N. Liberty Farmer’s Market Corner Truman & Main
Greg’s Lock & Key 1/2 Block 112 S. Memorial Dr.
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Where to eat, shop & play… Antiques and Collectibles
PRIMARY COLORS
ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES
109 W. Lexington • (816) 254-2106 www.primarycolorsgallery.com Art gifts, supplies and classes
ANTIQUES ON THE SQUARE (See ad this page)
BUSINESS PRODUCTS & SERVICES
THE KEEPING ROOM
Corporate copy print
111 N. Main • (816) 809-8535 Antiques in the Emporium Building
213 N. Main • (816) 833-1693 Antiques inside the Gateway Building
SERENDIPITY
211 N. Main • (816) 252-6161 Antiques and nostalgia
UZTABZ ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES 118 S. Main • (816) 252-9100 Everything imaginable
111 S. Main • (816) 252-0400 www.corporatecopyprint.com Copy, print and creative services
DESK TOP OFFICE PRODUCTS
101 S. Main • (816) 254-9620 www.DeskTopOfficeProducts.com Office products and furniture
INDEP. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 210 W. Truman Road • (816) 252-4745 www.independencechamber.org Business organization
INDEP. COUNCIL FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
201 N. Forest, Ste. 120 • (816) 252-5777 www.ICED.org Business development
INDEP. SQUARE ASSOCIATION
111 S. Main • (816) 461-0065 www.theindependencesquare.com Inside Corporate Copyprint
ENTERTAINMENT
“Truman Grandview Farm”
DIAMOND BOWL
218 N. Osage • (816) 252-8003 www.diamond-bowl.com Bowling lanes
GAME CAFÉ
ART & CREATIVE SERVICES FREELAND PHOTOGRAPHY
115 N. Main • (816) 836-1192 www.freelandphotography.com Images that tell a story
PORTRAIT GALLERY
124 S. Main • (816) 461-5400 www.portraitinc.com Portrait photography
107 W. Lexington • (816) 252-7529 www.playgamecafe.com Role playing & board games
s ’ r e h t a F GreDat ay Gift!
PHAROAH THEATER
114 W. Maple • (816) 836-9555 www.pharoahtheater.com Movie theather
213 W. Maple Avenue • (816) 461-9790 Drinking establishment
John Taylor
June 18 from Noon - 3PM
IMPORTED GIFTS & FOODS
FOOD & DRINK BIG JOHN’S CORNER BAR
Book Signing by
209 N. Main • On Historic Independence Square (816) 461-6633 • Open Mon-Sat 10-6, Sun 12-3
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CAFE VERONA
206 W. Lexington • (816) 833-0044 www.cafeveronarestaurant.com Italian inspired cuisine
CLINTON’S SODA FOUNTAIN
100 W. Maple Avenue • (816) 833-2046 www.clintonssodafountain.com
COURTHOUSE EXCHANGE
113 W Lexington • (816) 252-0344 www.courthouseexchange.com Fine burgers & beer since 1899
DAVE’S BAKERY & DELI
214 W Maple Avenue • (816) 461-0756 Sandwiches, burgers, pies & baked treats
ELENA’S CATERING
120 S. Main • (816) 461-1977 www.elenascatering.com BBQ and Italian
MAIN STREET COFFEE HOUSE
107 S. Main • (816) 503-8388 www.mstreetcoffeehouse.com Coffee, pastries, sandwiches & more
OPHELIA’S RESTAURANT & INN
201 N. Main • (816) 461-4525 www.opheliasind.com Eclectic American cuisine & lodging too!
SQUARE PIZZA
INDEPENDENCE CITY HALL 111 E. Maple • (816) 325-7000 www.ci.independence.mo.us
HAIR, NAILS & BEAUTY Adam & eve college of cosmetology
214 N. Osage • (816) 252-0202 www.adamandevecosmetology.com Cosmetology School
JUST FOR YOU
208 W. Lexington Avenue • (816) 254-4777 Nail & Hair Salon
LAUREN SCOTT HAIR DESIGN CO. 212 W. Maple Avenue • (816) 836-2660 Haircuts and design
RANDAL’S FOR HAIR
209 W. Maple Avenue • (816) 252-4689 Hair salon
SALON 208
109 S. Main • (816) 252-6303 www.salon208.com Hair, nails and spa services
HEALTH & FITNESS 50 PLUS PHARMACY
208 W. Maple • (816) 461-2929 www.squarepizzasquared.com Pizza
211 W. Lexington • (816) 461-6546 Pharmacy & health goods
THE RHEINLAND RESTAURANT
104 E. Lexington Ave • (816) 252-7744 Tea, smoothies, shakes & more
208 N. Main • (816) 461-5383 www.rheinlandrestaurant.com Authentic German cuisine
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GOVERNMENT
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NANCY’S PLACE
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Downtown Independence PEDDLERS CYCLING & FITNESS
ELIZABETH HENRY 208 W. Lexington • (816) 252-6300
139 E. Lexington • (816) 254-6855 www.peddlerscyclingandfitness.com Cycling & fitness for the entire family
STUDIO ON MAIN
123 S. Main • (816) 836-8139 facebook.com/studioonmain Pilates, yoga, spinning & more
HISTORIC 107 W. Kansas St. • (816) 321-7111 Historic courthouse
bingham-waggoner estate
313 W. Pacific Ave • (816) 461-3491 www.bwestate.org Historic home and museum
CHICAGO-ALTON RAILROAD MUSEUM
318 W. Pacific • (816) 325-7955 Historic railroad depot
COMMUNITY OF CHRIST AUDITORIUM
1001 W. Walnut St • (816) 833-1000 www.CofChrist.org World headquarters, temple & auditorium
COMMUNITY OF CHRIST TEMPLE
201 S. River • (816) 833-1000 www.CofChrist.org Museum, bookstore, sanctuary and more
NATIONAL FRONTIER TRAILS MUSEUM 318 W. Pacific • (816) 325-7575 www.ci.independence.mo.us/nftm Historic Frontier trails museum and store
pioneer trails adventures (See ad this page)
TRUMAN HOME
219 N. Delaware • (816) 254-9929 www.trumanlibrary.org/trivia/tours.htm President Harry Truman’s home
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106 E. Walnut • (816) 252-9909 www.blueandgrey.com Civil war books & other related items
gilbert whitney & co.
CRAIG JONES TAXIDERMY
104 N. Liberty • (816) 836-0567 www.gilbertwhitney.net Specialty groceries & kitchenware
123 W. Lexington • (816) 254-1013 Game heads, birds, tanning
LILY WOLFGANG
202 N. Liberty • (816) 836-3075 Upholstery specialist
KNITCRAFT YARN SHOP
1859 JAIL, MARSHAL’S HOME/MUSEUM
217 N. Main St. • (816) 252-1892 www.jchs.org/jail/museum.html Historic jail, home and museum
Women’s Boutique featuring fun, funky & functional items
206 N. Liberty • (816) 836-3822 www.lilywolfgang.com A mishmash boutique
1827 log courthouse
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TRUMAN HOME VISITORS CENTER
223 N. Main • (816) 254-9929 www.trumanlibrary.org/trivia/tours.htm Ticket & information center
TRUMAN LIBRARY & MUSEUM 500 W. 24 Hwy • (816) 268-8200 www.trumanlibrary.org Presidential library & museum
VAILE MANSION
1500 N. Liberty • (816) 325-7430 www.vailemansion.org Historic home
UPTOWN BOUTIQUE 200 N. Liberty • (816) 736-7369 www.uptownboutique.bzfs.com Women’s Designer Clothing
WILD ABOUT HARRY 104 W. Maple • (816) 252-0100 www.wildaboutharryind.com Men’s accessories & furnishings
SPECIALITY Allin’s Taxidermy & Archery 127 E Lexington Ave. • (816) 254-6668 Taxidermy & Archery
B&G COMPUTERs
LODGING Hawthorn - a bed & breakfast
BLUE & GREY BOOK SHOPPE
106 S. Main • (816) 833-8663 Computer repair
DESIGNER’S AVENUE UPHOLSTERY
DIRECT CASKET OUTLET 210 W. Maple Avenue • (816) 252-0979
www.directcasketoutlet.net Reduced cost caskets
GATEWAY LETTER JACKETS 213 N. Main • (816)252-5111 Jackets, award patches & pins
GOLD DUST TREASURES 220 W. Maple Avenue • (816) 254-4500 Gifts and novelities
GREG’S LOCK & KEY
112 S. Memorial Drive • (816) 836-3639 www.gregslock.com Lock and key service
JOE’S SHOE & BOOT REPAIR
405 W Lexington • (816) 461-1555 Shoe and boot repair
JUST TAFFY
1 Hawthorn Place • (816) 252-2607 www.hawthornbb.com Half mile west of the Englewood Arts District
204 N. Liberty • (816) 254-2450 www.justtaffy.com Taffy, fudge and other yummies
HIGHER GROUND hotel 200 N. Delaware • (816) 836-0292 www.highergroundhotel.com
MOCKINGBIRD HOME FURNISHINGS
Across the street from the Truman Home
108 W. Maple Avenue • (816) 252-0005 www.MockingbirdHomeFurnishings.com New and vintage items
the inn at ophelia’s
SANTA FE GLASS
201 N. Main • (816) 461-4525 www.opheliasind.com/welcome The only lodging directly on the Square in Independence
145 E. Lexington • (816) 254-5515 www.santafeglass.net Automotive • Residential • Commercial
RETAIL
209 N. Main • (816) 461-6633 European gifts and more
BE HERE NOW
205 W. Lexington • (816) 461-7819 www.b-here-now.com Home decor & design center Discover Downtown Independence
SCANDINAVIA PLACE
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fection barbeque and slow cooked meats have landed them catering opportunities at the Truman Library as well as many other city functions. Menu items include purchasing meat by the pound, and sandwich options such as brisket, pulled pork or burnt end, turkey, ham, meatball and chicken breast parmesan. Other entrees include penne pasta with red sauce or meatballs, a variety of wraps, soups, salads, chicken strips, tacos, and sweet treats. Along with the expansion, Elena’s will also be offering homemade breakfast items including homemade biscuits and gravy. Elena’s is located at 120 S. Main Street. The entire menu can be viewed at www.elenascatering.com.
Visit them Sunday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Ophelia’s Restaurant and Inn
Experience a fine dining experience for brunch, lunch or dinner at
Ophelia’s Restaurant and Inn. Led by Head Chef Luke Pickett, trained at Scottsdale Culinary Institute, Ophelia’s offers dinner entrees such as Lavender Crusted Ahi Tuna, Soft Shell Crab,
Chateaubriand Spiedini, Rib Eye Steak, Lamb Chops, Seared Duck Breast or Alaska Halibut. Brunch menu items served from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. include items such as Steak and Eggs, Seared Salmon, Apple French Toast, Biscuits and Gravy and Belgian Waffles. Lunch offers soups, salads, appetizers and sandwiches such as Crab Cake, Dill Crusted Salmon, Ophelia’s Club, Chicken Salad and Grilled Steak Tenderloins. Ophelia’s is located at 201 N. Main. The entire menu can be viewed at www.opheliasind.com. Visit them Monday through Thursday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
The Rheinland Restaurant
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Experience authentic German Cuisine, made fresh by Chefs Kenneth
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SEUF’S GUITARS
143 E. Lexington • (816) 833-8308 www.seufsrepair.com Guitars: repair and custom built
WHISTLE STOP T-SHIRTS
107 E. Lexington Ave • (816) 254-4880 www.WhistleStopTshirts.com T-shirts, hoodies, hats & more
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SHOP & PAWN
211 N Osage Street • (816) 254-0022 www.shopandpawn.com Pawn shop
THE CRAFT SHOP
111 N. Main #2 • (816) 461-0191 In the Emporium Building Affordable handmade crafts
WHISPERING WINDS TRADING POST
121 E. Lexington • (816) 461-7274 Mic-0-say & Native American beads, jewelry and more
Since 1949
Robbins and David Hammon at the Rheinland Restaurant. Enjoy dinner entrée options such as Jaegerschnitzel, a lightly bread pork or veal cutlet topped with mushroom sauce, or Schnitzel a la Holstein, a breaded pork cutlet topped with a fried egg along with side orders such as German Sauerkraut, Spatzle, and cold or Hot German Potato Salad. A variety of sandwich choices include the Rheinland Burger, a German style ground chuck and spices, topped with Swiss cheese or Tessiner Garlic and Herb Chicken, Reuben and
The Bavarian Lover, a thick slice of German loaf, topped with sauerkraut. The Rheinland Restaurant is located at 208 N. Main. The entire menu can be viewed at www.rheinlandrestaurant.com. Visit them Tuesday through Saturday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. with live entertainment on Saturday evenings. Sunday and Monday hours are 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Sabor Latino
Owner and Chef Fanny Ruis, along with Chef Belkis Fernandez, offers
“to-go” food from various countries in Central and South America, made fresh from Sabor Latino. Taste the flavors from countries such as Honduras with a Baleada, a wheat floured tortilla filled with fried beans, cheese and cream or the Arepa, a corn meal patty filled with different meats, cheeses, beans and cream. Other menu items include Honduran Tamales, and Fruit Batidos (real fruit shakes). Ruis is excited to offer the public a chance to taste these dishes, made with fresh ingredients she purchases at the city market each day and menu choices for under $5.00. Every Friday, a special dish is prepared from a different country. Sabor Latino is located at 111 E. Lexington. The entire menu can be viewed at www.saborlatinomeals. com. Visit them Wednesday through Friday 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Storm Doors • Windows Screened-in Porches • Car Ports
317 W. Maple 816-252-8130
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Calendar of Events
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SPECIAL EVENTS — Truman Trolley May - Thur. Fr. and Sat June - Mon–Sat. Corner of Truman and Main Ride all day $1.00 Numerous stops at historical sites Reservations: 816-512-5555 www.visitindependence.com
24TH ANTIQUE AND CRAFT FAIR 125 crafts and antique dealers July 9 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Location: Bingham-Waggoner Estate 313 W. Pacific Admission: Free Tours of the Mansion available 10:00 am - 4:00 pm at the regular fee. For more information contact: Shireen McLaughlin at 816-461-3491
36TH ANNUAL JUDGED MEMBERS’ SHOW Presented by the Independenc Art Association, Inc. June 17-24 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Opening Reception: June 17 6 PM - 9 PM Location: Primary Colors Gallery 109 Lexington Avenue www.primarycolorsgallery.com
Portrait Drawing @ Primary Colors Saturdays 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. $15 per 2 hr class, supplies included www.primarycolorsgallery.com Englewood Art Walk 10900 E. Winner Rd. Every 3rd Friday of the Month 5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Art, Fashion, Food, Fun, Music, Street Performers www.englewoodartwalk.com
1859 Jail & Marshal’s Home Museum 217 N. Main www.jchs.org
Free Moonlight Movies Every Thursday June 23 Cars June 30 Yogi Bear July 7 Field of Dreams July 14 Toy Story 3 July 21 Gnomeo & Juliet Pharaoh Theater Parking Lot Corner of Liberty and Maple Movie starts at dusk - 9:00 pm www.freemoonlightmovies.com
“stella luna” puppet show Saturday, June 25 • 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Location: Puppetry Arts Institute 11025 E. Winner in Englewood $5 includes museum admission 816-833-9777. LEARN TO LOVE SUSHI Join us while we learn the technique of rolling sushi. Tues., June 28 6:00 -8:00 PM $40 per person Location: Gilbert, Whitney & Co. For more info or to sign up - 816-836-0567 www.gilbertwhitney.com June 16, 2011
Harry S. Truman National Historic Site Visitors Center: 223 N. Main 816-254-9929 Visitors Center Open Daily 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Truman Home: 219 N. Delaware www.npd.gov/hstr
Harry S. Truman Library & Museum 500 W. US Hwy 24 Monday-Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 pm Sunday Noon - 5:00 p.m. Ongoing: Harry S. Truman: His Life & Times Truman: The Presidential Years March 10 – September 8 Steamboats to Steam Engines: George Caleb Bingham’s Missouri 1819-1879 www.trumanlibrary.org
Harry S. Truman Library & Museum 500 W. US Hwy 24 FREE ADMISSION FOR ALL FATHERS! Sunday Noon - 5:00 p.m. Ongoing: Harry S. Truman: His Life & Times Truman: The Presidential Years March 10 – September 8 Steamboats to Steam Engines: George Caleb Bingham’s Missouri 1819-1879 www.trumanlibrary.org
“Summer Fantasy” Performance highlight the works of students in the Children’s Theatre. Friday, June 24 7:30 PM Location: Sermon Center, 201 N. Dodgion (SE Corner of Truman & Noland Rd.) $2 adults, $1 children (816) 325-7370
National Frontier Trails Museum Museum Open Daily Monday-Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Sun day12:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Special workshops & presentations throughout the month. www.ci.independence.mo.us/NFTM
1827 Log Courthouse 107 W. Kansas Ave Open April-October Monday-Friday 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 816-325-7431 Pioneer Trails Adventures Oral History Tours Covered Wagon or Sleigh Rides Pickup @ 217 N. Main www.pioneertrailsadvertures.com
SOUNDS ON THE SQUARE CONCERT SERIES July 14 Rain Dogs July 21 Trampled Under Foot July 28 LipRiddle 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Admission: Free Pharaoh Theater Parking Lot Corner of Liberty and Maple 816-325-7370
ONGOING EVENTS — Live Music @ Main Street Coffee House Open Mic Tuesdays 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Music variety on Fridays & Saturdays 7 p.m.- 9 p.m. 107 S. Main — www.mstreetcoffeehouse.com
The Bingham-Waggoner Estate Historic Tours Daily from April 1st – October 31st Mon.-Sat,: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.• Sun.: 1:00 p.m.-4 p.m. www.bwestate.org
Hazelle Rollins Puppetry Museum at the Puppetry Arts Institute 11025 E. Winner Rd. in Englewood Tue-Sat 10am-5pm Puppet Shows on Most Weekends www.hazelle.org
The Vaile Mansion April 1- October 31 Monday-Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 4 p.m. www.vailemansion.org/Welcome
Taffy making demonstration on An antique taffy machine Every Sunday at Just Taffy 204 N. Liberty
Chicago – Alton Depot April through October Sunday — 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday -- 9:30 - 4:30 New exhibits monthly www.chicagoalton1879depot.org
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Independence Farmers’ & Craft Market Independence Square corner of Truman & Main
Wednesday
5:00 AM to 1:00 PM • June - October
Saturday
5:00 AM to 1:00 PM • May - October
Hartman’s Heritage Community Market
Little Blue Parkway & Jackson Drive (between World Market and Dress Barn)
Tuesday
3:00 PM to 7:00 PM • June - September
Sunday
10:00 AM to 2:00 PM • June - September
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