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Lily Wolfgang A mish mash boutique on the historic Independence Square

By Sandy Turner The Examiner

Nestled within the historic Independence Square, Lily Wolfgang — a mishmash boutique — offers an affordable way to put the spring back into your step. From unique jewelry and accessories to women’s resale clothing and home décor, Lily Wolfgang promises to capture your attention as soon as you walk through the door.

Last fall, while visiting one of her favorite shopping spots, Lisa Holiman, owner of Lily Wolfgang, found more than just a unique shopping experience. She realized through a simple conversation that her career would soon change from the corporate world to one

that allowed her to follow her dreams and passion. While browsing the store’s unique inventory, Lisa was prompted to make the store her own, by Sharleen Reeder, the owner who was looking to retire soon. The boutique known as Luticia Clementine’s became Lily Wolfgang.

“It was a conversation that changed our lives,” Holiman said. “I mentioned to Sharleen how much I loved the boutique, and she responded with, ‘Do you want to buy it?’”

The boutique recently had a facelift.

Holiman combined all the things that made Luticia Clementine’s unique, along with her passion for home staging and décor — to turn Lily Wolfgang into a place to makeover, makeup or make believe.

“Shopping at Lily Wolfgang is an afford-

able way to look and feel great,” she said.

“Whether you want to change up the look of a room, buy something special as a gift, or buy for yourself, there’s something for everyone here.”

As part of the remodeling process, the second floor of Lily Wolfgang will offer several décor groupings, showcasing Holiman’s passion for repurposing furniture as well as

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unique decorating ideas. Using her experience and interior design training as a home staging specialist, Holiman’s passion for blending the old and new into unique design ideas, will come to life.

“We’ll have various scenarios set up for different styles of décor, ranging from traditional to modern, incorporating old items with new. Sometimes it’s easier to see how different things can go together when someone else styles a look for you” Holiman said.

Many of the items in Lily Wolfgang, including unique jewelry, scarves, and in the future, art are made by local artists.

“We’re open to local artists who are interested in placing their work in our boutique.

We’re supportive of talent and feel our artists bring a unique flavor to the store,” she said.

“We will also consider consignment opportunities for those who have furniture or décor they are ready to part with.”

The 1900’s building that houses Lily Wolfgang adds character to the eclectic inventory and provides a great backdrop for everything from candles to baby items to greeting cards. Visit the store Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday.

Lily Wolfgang is located at 206 N. Liberty and can be contacted by calling 816-8363822. Visit their website: www.lilywolfgang. com or their facebook page.

Presented by The Examiner and Cosentino’s Price Chopper

Tuesday, April 26th The Pavilion at John Knox Village 520 NW Murray Road Lee’s Summit, MO 64081

Enjoy creative and entertaining cooking demos by a Taste of Home culinary specialist Guy Klinzing.

Learn step-by-step techniques from a pro and meet hundreds of people like you who love to cook.

Take home a free gift bag filled with great products, coupons and Taste of Home magazines as well as a chance to win many of our great door prizes!

The Pavilion will have food and drinks available for purchase.

DOORS OPEN AT 4 PM

Come early, reserve your seat and shop many local vendors

SHOW BEGINS AT 7 PM

Welcome to Historic Downtown Independence!

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Portraits of the Past

Morning walks put President

By Ted Stillwell Special to The Examiner

I am fortunate enough to say I have met and talked to Harry Truman. It was one of those life experiences that you can never forget. In 1953, a train rolled into the Missouri Pacific depot to a crowd estimated at 10,000. Off the train stepped President Harry S. Truman and his wife, Bess.

When his term in office was over, they could have lived anywhere in the country they chose, but there was never any question in either of their minds that they would return to their beloved hometown of Independence. The fact of the matter was that was about all they could afford to do.

When Truman retired from the presidency, he did not have a pension like former leaders do today. He and Bess were no better off financially than anyone else. Independence Mayor Robert P. Weatherford appealed to the area residents to respect the first couple’s privacy and allow them to feel comfortable in returning home to live. It was remarkable how well the community respected that request.

Before construction of the presidential museum and library over on U.S. 24, Truman maintained an office in downtown Kansas City. Upon the library’s completion, Truman drove from his home at 319 N. Delaware to his office in the Truman Library every day and began writing his memoirs. He made a limited amount of public appearances and did very little traveling, considering he had just stepped down from the most powerful office of the

free world.

Truman was not much for watching television, but he could be seen every evening sitting in his chair reading in front of the north window of his study. Every evening when I stopped at the four-way stop sign at Truman Road and Delaware, I would always look over at his window. If he was sitting there reading, I knew the world was still OK. I can remember him participating in a donkey basketball game at the recently restored Truman Memorial Building a few blocks west of the Square at Maple Avenue and Pleasant Street. He rode on the back of a donkey dribbling the basketball, which was hilarious to say the least!

Truman started his day every morning at 6:30 with a brisk walk (150 paces per minute) around the old neighborhood. Anybody was welcome to tag along; all they had to do was keep up. He would talk to them as if he had known them all their lives. Some mornings he had companions, and some mornings Mike Westwood, his security companion walked with him. But, for the most part he walked alone.

During my days at William Chrisman High, I worked for Paschall Dairy before classes every morning. I was a shag boy, running bottles from the milk truck to the door and back.

That’s how I got my exercise. Raymond Paschall shook me out of bed every morning at 3:30, and by the time I got to gym class, I was already tired. Coach Hopkins always thought I was just lazy.

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Early one morning we encountered Truman walking alone not too far from his “Summer White House.” So, I hopped off of the milk truck as we went by and walked along beside him for a while.

We had quite a conversation about the Ruskin Heights tornado that crossed the city in 1957. After about 10 or 15 minutes, Raymond swung back around the corner and I hopped back on the milk truck.

On more than one occasion after that, I had the privilege of walking alongside Truman as he took his early morning walks. I suppose anyone who was out at that time of the morning in the 1950s and ’60s probably had similar stories about their encounters with Mr. Truman.

In cooperation with The Examiner, Ted W. Stillwell is available to speak before any club, church, civic, senior, or school groups.

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Stillwell owns and operates The Blue & Grey Book Shoppe is housed in the Old Blake Museum Building at 106 E. Walnut on the historic Independence Square.

This historic building has been a fixture in Independence for well over 60 years. Its unique architecture makes it a conversation piece for local residents and tourists alike.

Always open on Saturday 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM And any other time – Call First 816-252-9909

‘Round The Square

~Christmas Lighting on The Square~

~Girl’s Night Out On The Square~ Raising money for Cancer Action

~The Square hosts Corvette Show~

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Independence Chamber of Commerce 210 W. Truman

Truman Library/Museum 1 Mile 500 W. 24 Hwy

Vail Mansion 1 Mile 1500 N. Liberty

PARKING W. TRUMAN

PARKING Lily Wolfgang 206

Pharaoh Theater 114

Wild About Harry 104

Mockingbird Home Furnishings 108

Uptown Boutique 200

PARKING

Designer’s Avenue Upholstery 202

Square Pizza 208

Direct Casket Outlet 210

Lauren Scott Hair Design Company 212

Truman Home 3 Blocks 219 N. Delaware St.

Rheinland’s Restaurant 208

Just Taffy 204

Dave’s Bakery & Deli 214

Gold Dust Treasures 220

Adam & Eve College of Cosmetology 214

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Clinton’s Soda Fountain 100

Shop & Pawn 211

Diamond Bowl 218

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B&G Computers 106

Uztabz Antiques Collectibles 118 Elena’s 120 Portrait Gallery 124

W. KANSAS Log Courthouse 107

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Western Army Store 103

Game Cafe 107

Primary Colors 109

W. LEXINGTON Courthouse Exchange 113

The Courthouse Taxidermy 123

N. LIBERTY

Randal’s for Hair 209

Big John’s Corner Bar 213 Be Here Now 205

Cafe Verona 206

Elizabeth Henry 208

Just for You 210

National Frontier Trails Museum Chicago-Alton Railroad Depot 2 Blocks The Bingam-Waggoner Estate

Gilbert Whitney & Co 104

S. LIBERTY

Englewood Arts District 2 Miles

50 Plus Pharmacy 211

Community of Christ Temple & Auditorium 5 Blocks 1001 W. Walnut

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Joe’s Shoe Repair 1 Block 405 W. Lexington

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O’Scandinavia Place has Gifts, Foods, Books, Tea & more for the Irish!

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IMPORTED GIFTS & FOODS

209 N. Main • (816) 461-6633 On Historic Independence Square Open Mon-Sat 10-6, Sun 12-3

PARKING

816-252-6300 208 W. Lexington Ave Independence, MO 64050

boutique!

Metro Bus Stop

E. TRUMAN Police Station

ruman Home Visitor’s Center 23 859 Jail, Marshal Home & Museum 17 nitcraft Yarnshop 15 ateway 13 erendipity 11 candinavia Place 09

c l o t h i n g , accessories, baby and home decor

Sermon Center 1 Block 201 N. Dodgion

phelia’s Restaurant/Inn 01

www.lilywolfgang.com • 816-836-3822

City Hall PARKING

Nanny’s Place 104

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tudio on Main 123

E. KANSAS See PAGE 8 for business listings.

Santa Fe Glass 145

Peddler’s 141

Alina’s Taxidermy 127

Whispering Winds 121

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S. LYNN

alon 208 109

Sabor Latino 111

Main St. Coffee 107

Whistle-Stop T-Shirts 107

E. LEXINGTON

esk Top Office Products 01

Greg’s Lock & Key 1/2 Block 112 S. Memorial Dr.

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Where to eat, shop, play and sleep — Discover Downtown Independence ANTIQUES AND COLLECTIBLES

BUSINESS PRODUCTS & SERVICES

111 N. Main (816) 809-8535 Antiques in the Emporium Building

111 S. Main (816) 252-0400 www.corporatecopyprint.com Copy, print and creative services

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES

Corporate copy print

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. SQUARE ASSOCIATION 111 S. Main (816) 461-0065 www.theindependencesquare.com Inside Corporate Copyprint

ENTERTAINMENT THE KEEPING ROOM

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

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

PRIMARY COLORS

109 W. Lexington (816) 254-2106 www.primarycolorsgallery.com Art gifts, supplies and classes

DIAMOND BOWL 218 N. Osage (816) 252-8003 http://www.diamond-bowl.com/ Bowling lanes

GAME CAFE’

107 W. Lexington (816) 252-7529 www.playgamecafe.com Role playing & board games

PHAROAH THEATER

114 W. Maple (816) 836-9555 http://www.pharoahtheater.com/ Movie theather

FOOD & DRINK

BIG JOHN’S CORNER BAR 213 W. Maple Avenue (816) 461-9790 Drinking establishment

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 http://clintonssodafountain.com

COURTHOUSE EXCHANGE 113 W Lexington (816) 252-0344 http://courthouseexchange.com/ Fine burgers & beer since 1899

LAUREN SCOTT HAIR DESIGN CO.

DAVE’S BAKERY & DELI

RANDAL’S FOR HAIR

ELENA’S CATERING

SALON 208

MAIN STREET COFFEE HOUSE

HEALTH & FITNESS

214 W Maple Avenue (816) 461-0756 Sandwiches, burgers, pies & baked treats

120 S. Main (816) 461-1977 www.elenascatering.com BBQ and Italian

107 S. Main (816) 503-8388 www.mstreetcoffeehouse.com Coffee, pastries, sandwiches & more

OPHELIA’S RESTAURANT & INN 201 N. Main (816) 461-4525 http://www.opheliasind.com/ Eclectic American cuisine & lodging too!

212 W. Maple Avenue (816) 836-2660 Haircuts and design

209 W. Maple Avenue (816) 252-4689 Hair salon

109 S. Main (816) 252-6303 http://www.salon208.com/ Hair, nails and spa services

50 PLUS PHARMACY 211 W. Lexington (816) 461-6546 Pharmacy & health goods

NANCY’S PLACE

104 E. Lexington Ave (816) 252-7744 Tea, smoothies, shakes & more

SQUARE PIZZA

PEDDLERS CYCLING & FITNESS

208 W. Maple (816) 461-2929 http:/www.squarepizzasquared.com/ Pizza

139 E. Lexington (816) 254-6855 www.peddlerscyclingandfitness.com Cycling & fitness for the entire family

THE RHEINLAND RESTAURANT

STUDIO ON MAIN

GOVERNMENT

HISTORIC

111 E. Maple (816) 325-7000 http://www.ci.independence.mo.us/

107 W. Kansas St. (816) 321-7111 Historic courthouse

208 N. Main (816) 461-5383 www.rheinlandrestaurant.com Authentic German cuisine

INDEPENDENCE CITY HALL

HAIR, NAILS & BEAUTY

Adam & eve college of cosmetology

214 N. Osage (816) 252-0202 http://adamandevecosmetology.com/ Cosmetology School

JUST FOR YOU

208 W. Lexington Avenue (816) 254-4777 Nail & Hair Salon

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123 S. Main (816) 836-8139 facebook.com/studioonmain Pilates, yoga, spinning & more

1827 log courthouse

1859 JAIL, MARSHAL’S HOME/MUSEUM

217 N. Main St. (816) 252-1892 http://www.jchs.org/jail/museum.html Historic jail, home and museum

bingham-waggoner estate 313 W. Pacific Ave (816) 461-3491 www.bwestate.org Historic home and museum

CHICAGO-ALTON RAILROAD MUSEUM

ELIZABETH HENRY 208 W. Lexington

COMMUNITY OF CHRIST AUDITORIUM

gilbert whitney & co.

318 W. Pacific (816) 325-7955 Historic railroad depot

1001 W. Walnut St (816) 833-1000 www.CofChrist.org World headquarters, temple & auditorium

(816) 252-6300 Women’s Boutique featuring fun, funky & functional items 104 N. Liberty (816) 836-0567 http://gilbertwhitney.net/ Specialty groceries & kitchenware

COMMUNITY OF CHRIST TEMPLE

201 S. River (816) 833-1000 www.CofChrist.org Museum, bookstore, sanctuary and more

318 W. Pacific (816) 325-7575 http://www.ci.independence.mo.us/nftm/ Historic Frontier trails museum and store

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 http://www.trumanlibrary.org/ Presidential library & museum

VAILE MANSION

1500 N. Liberty (816) 325-7430 www.vailemansion.org Historic home

RETAIL

BE HERE NOW 205 W. Lexington (816) 461-7819 http://b-here-now.com/ Home decor & design center

SHOCO ALUMINUM

202 N. Liberty (816) 836-3075 Upholstery specialist

206 N. Liberty (816) 836-3822 http://www.lilywolfgang.com/ A mishmash boutique UPTOWN BOUTIQUE 200 N. Liberty (816) 736-7369 http://uptownboutique.bzfs.com Women’s Designer Clothing

WILD ABOUT HARRY 104 W. Maple

(816) 252-0100 http://wildaboutharryind.com/ Men’s accessories & furnishings

SPECIALITY

B&G COMPUTERs 106 S. Main (816) 833-8663 Computer repair

BLUE & GREY BOOK SHOPPE

106 E. Walnut (816) 252-9909 http://blueandgrey.com Civil war books & other related items

317 W. Maple (816) 252-8130 Awnings, patio covers, doors, windows, siding & more

SHOP & PAWN

(816) 252-0979 http://directcasketoutlet.net/ Reduced cost caskets

211 N Osage Street (816) 254-0022 www.shopandpawn.com Pawn shop

GATEWAY LETTER JACKETS 213 N. Main

THE CRAFT SHOP

GREG’S LOCK & KEY

LILY WOLFGANG

143 E. Lexington (816) 833-8308 www.seufsrepair.com Guitars: repair and custom built

DIRECT CASKET OUTLET 210 W. Maple Avenue

(816) 254-4500 Gifts and novelities

3406 Bellechase (816) 456-4991 http://pioneertrailsadventures.com/ Historical tours in horse drawn wagons

TRUMAN HOME VISITORS CENTER

DESIGNER’S AVENUE UPHOLSTERY

GOLD DUST TREASURES 220 W. Maple Avenue

pioneer trails adventures

219 N. Delaware (816) 254-9929 www.trumanlibrary.org/trivia/tours.htm President Harry Truman’s home

SEUF’S GUITARS

123 W. Lexington (816) 254-1013 Game heads, birds, tanning

(816)252-5111 Jackets, award patches & pins Evenings by appointment

NATIONAL FRONTIER TRAILS MUSEUM

TRUMAN HOME

CRAIG JONES TAXIDERMY

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

204 N. Liberty (816) 254-2450 www.justtaffy.com Taffy, fudge and other yummies

MOCKINGBIRD HOME FURNISHINGS

108 W. Maple Avenue (816) 252-0005 www.MockingbirdHomeFurnishings.com New and vintage items

SANTA FE GLASS

145 E. Lexington (816) 254-5515 www.santafeglass.net Automotive • Residential • Commercial

SCANDINAVIA PLACE 209 N. Main (816) 461-6633 European gifts and more

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111 N. Main #2 (816) 461-0191 In the Emporium Building Affordable handmade crafts

WESTERN ARMY STORE Personalized Service Carhartt • Levis • Lee Western Work Boots Steel toe & non-steel toe Contract business welcome.

103 W. Lexington Independence, MO

816-252-4038 www.westernarmystore.com WHISPERING WINDS TRADING POST

121 E. Lexington (816) 461-7274 Mic-0-say & Native American beads, jewelry and more

WHISTLE STOP T-SHIRTS 107 E. Lexington Ave (816) 254-4880 www.WhistleStopTshirts.com T-shirts, hoodies, hats & more

elena’s fine catering

MARK YOUR CALENDAR!

Courtesy of ‘Round The Square’ monthly newsletter Owner of Elena’s Catering: Tony Mancini When did you start your business? Elena’s Catering began in 2003. We had a competition BBQ team and during the Kansas City BBQ contest season people were enjoying & requesting our BBQ, so we started catering.

What do you sell or do? For our catering events we provide a level of individualized & detailed service to our clients to make their special event memorable. We take the worry out of meal planning & serving for your wedding, party, or other special moment in your lives. Daily we offer a carry out lunch menu using fresh ingredients and homemade items. We continue to grow our customer base daily. We offer delivery in the Independence area.

What’s unique about your business?

Ours is a family-owned and operated business featuring recipes that have been handed down over many years. All of our BBQ selections are smoked on premise. Daily we fresh-bake our turkey, ham & Italian sausage. We make our own meatballs and pasta sauce. Our BBQ sauce is homemade as well.

Who are your clients? We have been blessed with meeting so many of the fine people that live and work in Independence and count them as our friends and clients. We look forward to making new friends and serving you in the future.

Please tell me about your most rewarding or satisfying experience, your proudest moment, since you started this business.

The most rewarding is when a customer having tried one of our luncheon menu items will make the effort to return the same day and tell us how good the sandwich was. We also get great satisfaction from a bride or her family telling us how wonderful all the food and service was at their wedding and how much they appreciated not having to worry about those details.

If you could change one thing about the Independence Square, what would it be?

Increase number of wonderful people that work and live around the Square.

To learn more about Elena’s Catering, visit their store at 120 S. Main, give them a call at (816) 461-1966 or visit their website at www.elenascatering.com.

2ND ANNUAL GIRLS NIGHT OUT

WHEN: Saturday, April 9th, 2011 from 5:00 -9:00 p.m.

WHERE: The Palmer Center, 218-A North Pleasant, Independence Cancer Action’s Girls Night Out for Breast Cancer has partnered with the Power of Pink to host the 2nd Annual Girls Night Out. This fun evening will feature a complete Polynesian dinner, live entertainment, silent auction, BINGO, decorated bras contest and and lots of shopping opportunities. Proceeds from the event will benefit Cancer Action and Power of Pink. Tickets can be purchased at www.thepowerofpinkbcf.org. or you can contact Liz at lizzymo@att.net for more information.

11th Annual Outpouring of Hope Food & Wine Tasting Extravaganza

WHEN: Saturday, April 8, 2011 at 6:30 p.m.

WHERE: Hilton Garden Inn - Independence Join the Community Services League for their 11th Annual Outpouring of Hope Food & Wine Tasting Extravaganza on April 8, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn Independence (the corner of I-70 and Hwy 291).

The event festivities will include the area’s top restaurants, wineries, beer/spirits distributors, coffee and soda vendors, and dessert purveyors provide the best of their offerings. With live benefit auction presided over by renowned sommelier and benefit auctioneer Tom DiNardo.

100% of the proceeds benefit CSL’s emergency assistance, housing and work express programs serving more than 52,000 clients annually throughout Jackson County. Now celebrating their 95th anniversary, CSL is the leader in social service provision throughout Jackson County!

For more information on event sponsorships, vendor participation, the Riedel Wine Tasting experience or tickets go to www.outpouringofhope.org, call 816.254.4100 and speak with the special events manager or email us at specialevents@cslcares.org

Experience A Taste of

Germany!

The Rheinland Restaurant 208 N. Main • 816.461.5383 OPEN: Sunday & Monday 11:00-2:30 • Tues.-Sat. 11:00-9:00 www.rheinlandrestaurant.com March 17, 2011 — Page 10 — Discover Downtown Independence — Supplement of The Examiner

Calendar of Events brought to you by the Independence Square Association SPECIAL EVENTS — DOWNTOWN INDEPENDENCE Knife Skills Class A Gilbert, Whitney & Co. Event Location: Café Verona March 29 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Learn Basic Knife Skills with Chef Sean Leventhal $50 per person 816-836-0567 Spring Open House on the Square!!

See ad on this page for more info Trouble on the Border – Order #11 A Marionette Theater Production by The Puppetry Arts Institute Various Locations & Dates For Reservations Call 816-833-9777 Wizard of Oz Tea Party & Vintage Fashion Show At the Vaile Mansion Sat. March 26 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

816-325-7430 Create a Haven A lily wolfgang event Saturday, March 19 — 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

A “Relax & Rejuvenate” class by Lisa Holiman Cost: $10 – class size limited 816-836-3828 NATIONAL FRONTIER MUSEUM EVENTS 318 W. PACIFIC, 325-7575 The Missouri River in the Early Nineteenth Century Sunday, March 20, 2:00 pm Free to the public Getting Ready Come and explore the process of “getting ready” experienced by pioneers as they prepared to go west at the National Frontier Trails Museum.

Thursday, March 24, 2:00 pm Regular museum admission rates.

Civil War in the West Thursday, April 7, 2:00 p.m.

Thursday, April 14, 2:00 p.m Thursday, April 22, 2:00 p.m.

Regular museum admission rates. Discover how the Civil War impacted western settlement in this 30-minute guided tour.

Confederate Veterans and Homes Thursday, April 7, 7:00 pm. $6 per person.

Advance reservations required. Historian Jim Beckner discusses the fate of thousands of Confederate veterans after the Civil War. Tombstone Talks - “Gone But Not Forgotten: Tombstones of the Famous and Infamous” Thursday, April 14, 7:00 p.m. $6.00 per person. Advance reservations requested. NFTM Director John Mark Lambertson continues his discussion of tombstones.

Nifty Fifties – Children’s Comedy Performing Theater – Sermon Center 201 N. Dodgion, 816-325-7370 March 18-22 and 25-27 2:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.

George Caleb Bingham 200th Birthday Celebration At the Bingham Waggoner Estate March 19 & 20 816-461-3491 Little Red Riding Hood Puppet Show Puppetry Arts Institute 11025 E. Winner Rd. in Englewood, 816-833-9777 March 26 — 11:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m., $5 “Trouble on the Border” - a puppet show Sermon Center 201 N. Dodgion, 816-833-9777 Suitable for ages 8 & up April 15 & 16 Trails from the Square 50-minute walking tour West side of the Courthouse April 30 at 3:00 p.m. — 816-325-7575 ONGOING EVENTS — DOWNTOWN INDEPENDENCE 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.mainstreetcoffeehouse.com

Chicago – Alton Depot April through October Sunday — 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Monday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday -- 9:30 - 4:30 www.chicagoalton1879depot.org National Frontier Trails Museum Monday-Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Sun day12:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. www.frontiertrailsmuseum.org 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 www.trumanlibrary.org

Portrait Drawing @ Primary Colors Saturdays 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. $15 per 2 hr class, supplies included www.primarycolorsgallery.com Art Showing @ Primary Colors 3rd Fridays 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Friday March 18th – Keith Kavanaugh 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 The Bingham-Waggoner Estate Historic Tours Daily from April 1st – October 31st Monday-Saturday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

• Sunday: 1:00 p.m. - 4 p.m. www.bwestate.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 March 17, 2011 — Page 11 — Discover Downtown Independence — Supplement of The Examiner

1859 Jail & Marshal’s Home Museum 217 N. Main www.jchs.org 1827 Log Courthouse 107 W. Kansas Ave Open April-October Monday-Friday 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

816-325-7431 Trinity Episcopal Church 409 N. Liberty Tours: Mon-Fri 9am-3pm Pioneer Trails Adventures Covered Wagon or Sleigh Rides Pickup @ 217 N. Main www.pioneertrailsadvertures.com 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 Taffy making demonstration on An antique taffy machine Every Sunday at Just Taffy 204 N. Liberty

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