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• Square map • Englewood map • calendar of events • business listings

Choose from over 75 shops in Englewood and on the Square

Christmas shopping Enjoy the ‘local’ experience

by Sandy Turner The Examiner The countdown has begun. If your Christmas list still needs attention, it’s officially time to get down to business. Avoid the malls, the lines, and the crowds while enjoying this crunch time by shopping on the Independence Square.

With a multitude of boutiques, specialty shops, antique stores and art galleries, the Independence Square offers the opportunity to find the perfect gift from the unique to unusual, traditional (Continued on page 3)

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COVER PHOTO BY KAREN HACKER AT THE PORTRAIT GALLERY, 124 S. MAIN ST., INDEPENDENCE, 816-461-5400.

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or foreign, checking off the Christmas list has never been easier.

“The great thing about shopping on the Square is the individualized attention customers receive,” Mikealene Evans, executive director for the Independence Square Association said. “The business owners know their inventory and want to help in any way they can. You will never be just another customer in these shops.”

Shopping on the Square can only be described as a diversified, multi-cultural experience with a wide selection of items from the past, present and future as well as American-made and from other countries. Ranging from high-end furniture to home décor, kitchenware, the latest trends in fashion, trinkets, toys, fun foods, antiques, specialty men’s, women’s and children’s gifts and collectibles, each store is not only stocked full of merchandise, but character as well.

“The Square has been beautifully decorated for the holidays,” Evans said.

“Including a 24-foot Christmas tree decorated with 3,000 lights on the east lawn of the historic courthouse.”

The Independence Square shopping experience offers amazing and unique items, which you won’t find in the big box stores, as well as the opportunity to shop local, which directly affects the economy of our communities. By shopping small businesses, which are the backbone of our economy and the heart of the community, it’s a win-win situation for everyone.

Before, after or during tackling your gift list, take the time to sit down and relax in one of the many eating establishments offered on the Square. The eateries are as diversified as the shopping, offering everything from fine din-

Above: Whispering Winds on the Square. Below: Daft Craft on the Square

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ing to pizza, Italian to specialty hot dogs, German cuisine to a casual pub.

Whether you want a sweet treat from an old-fashioned ice cream parlor or get re-energized at the coffee house, the Square is full of treats and temptations.

“With the recent parking availability, people have found that they can walk a shorter distance to see more,” Evans said. “It’s a great family atmosphere to be in during this festive time of the year.”

Just minutes from downtown Kansas City, the Square is known for it’s history and stomping ground for President Harry S Truman — although now it has also built the reputation of being the place to dine, shop, relax, learn and have the sense of being someplace, not just anyplace.

Find information for some of the stores on the Square at www.newindependencesquare.com.

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Englewood Arts District

Primary Colors on the Square

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Puppetry Art - Englewood

50-Plus Pharmace on the Square

With Presents from the Past!

The Keeping Room Antiques, Collectibles

213 N. Main • 816-833-1693 Tues. - Sat. 10-4

816-252-6300 208 W. Lexington Ave, Independence, MO 64050 Tuesday - Saturday 10-5 • Thursday Open to 7pm

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ENGLEWOOD

ART WALK

Vivilore (Opening Soon) - 10815 (Restaurant & Art Gallery)

A p p l e t o n

(Variety Store)

Appleton Ave. Arts - 1717 Appleton Ave • 252-1945 • www.amenta.me Englewood Cafe - 10904 • 461-9588

Big Rand’s Quilt Shop - 10906 • 503-8632 Boxcar Gallery - 10908 Massage Therapy Health Center - 10912 • 665-2919 Alice • 682-7941 Ruth • 716-4836 Susan Winner Rd. Gallery - 10916 • 461-1717 • www.winnerroadgallery.com Frick Electronics Modern Art Gallery - 10918 • 461-6230 (Electronics Repair & Art Gallery) Englewood Police (Substation) - 10920 • 325-7646 Green Dog Gallery - 10908 • 254-3154

H a r r i s

Englewood Plaza Barber Shop - 11027 • 223-6040

Tam’s Hair & Nails - 11033 • 252-4440

He’s & She’s - 11031 • 254-8167 (Beauty Salon)

Home Sweet Home - 11109 • 886-1359 (Bakery & Dee Cee Art Gallery)

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Changing Seasons - 11014 • 252-3372 (Florist & Art Gallery) Three Trails Trading Post - 11022 • 252-5622 (Bead Store & Artisan Gallery)

H a r v a r d

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LaPlaza Restaurant & Market - 11000-11004 • 836-8688 (Mexican Restaurant, Groceries & Convenience Store) Tiki Tanz - 11008 • 252-7878 (Tanning Salon) GoldStar Graphix - 11010 • 503-8372 (T-Shirts / Screen Printing)

W i n n e r

Puppetry Arts Institute - 11025 • 833-9777 (Puppet Museum & Shows)

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Englewood Theater - 10917 • 252-2463 (Opening Soon!)

Detour Cafe - 10919 (Opening Soon!)

Austin Five & Dime - 11023 • 833-7799

ARTS DISTRICT

A v e n u e B Vogue - 11100 • 833-7770 (Hair Salon & Art Gallery)

Hill Floral Shop - 11112 • 252-8812 (Floral Shop)

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The Keeping Room/Gateway 213

Wild About Harry 104 Clinton’s Soda Fountain 100

Serendipity Antiques 211 Scandinavia Place 209 The Inn at Ophelia’s & Ophelia’s Restaurant 201

W. MAPLE

E. MAPLE

Serendipity Bed and Breakfast 116 S. Pleasant

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Uztabz Antiques Collectibles 118 Elena’s 120 Portrait Gallery 124

W. KANSAS Log Courthouse 107

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Main St. Coffee 107 Salon 208 109

Corporate CopyPrint 111 Design Living 115 Studio on Main 123

E. KANSAS

Santa Fe Glass 145

S. MAIN

B&G Computers 106

Desk Top Office Products 101

Whispering Winds 121 Allin’s Taxidermy 127 Peddler’s 141 Seuf’s Guitars 143

E. LEXINGTON

Western Army Store 103

Game Cafe 107

Primary Colors 109

Courthouse Exchange 113

Craig Jones Taxidermy 123

Be Here Now 205

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

50 Plus Pharmacy 211

W. LEXINGTON Community of Christ Temple & Auditorium 5 Blocks 1001 W. Walnut Englewood Arts District 2 Miles

N. LYNN

Antiques on the Square 101

S. LYNN

The Courthouse

www.independencesquare.com

City Hall

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The Emporium

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Mockingbird Home Furnishings 108

Pharaoh Theater 114

Sermon Center 1 Block 201 N. Dodgion

Knitcraft Yarnshop 215

N. MAIN

Gilbert Whitney & Co 104

PARKING

Uptown Boutique 200

UpDog 114

1859 Jail, Marshal Home & Museum 217

Rheinland’s Restaurant 208

N. LIBERTY

Cafe Verona 206

Elizabeth Henry 208

Just for You 210

PARKING

Shoco Aluminum 317

PARKING

323 CLAY 323

N. OSAGE

Truman Home 3 Blocks 219 N. Delaware St.

Big John’s Corner Bar 213 Randal’s for Hair 209 Yogurtini 207

Pandora’s Cup 228 Gold Dust Treasures 220 Dave’s Bakery & Deli 214 Lauren Scott Hair Design Company 212 Direct Casket Outlet 210 Square Pizza 208

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

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PARKING

Independence Economic Development 1 Mile 201 N. Forest Ave.

PARKING

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WhistleStop T-Shirts 107 Daft Crafts 109 Sabor Latino 111

Independence Chamber of Commerce 210 W. Truman

UpDog Express 106

Truman Library/ Museum 1/2 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. Blue & Grey Book Shoppe 1 Block 106 E. Walnut

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On the Square… In Historic Independence Antiques and Collectibles ANTIquES & CoLLECTIbLES 111 N. Main • (816) 809-8535 Antiques in the Emporium Building

ANTIquES oN ThE SquArE 101 N. Main • (816) 252-1555 Antiques

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

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

BUSINESS PRODUCTS & SERVICES CorPorATE CoPy PrINT

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

ART & CREATIVE SERVICES 323CLAy

323 W. Maple www.323clay.com Pottery Studio

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

206 W. Lexington (816) 833-0044 www.cafeveronarestaurant.com Italian inspired cuisine

CLINToN’S SoDA FouNTAIN

INDEP. SquArE ASSoC.

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

ENTERTAINMENT DIAmoND boWL

218 N. Osage • (816) 252-8003 www.diamond-bowl.com Bowling lanes

GAmE CAFÉ

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

PhArAoh ThEATEr

114 W. Maple • (816) 836-9555 www.pharaohtheater.com Movie theater

FOOD & DRINK bIG JohN’S CorNEr bAr 213 W. Maple Avenue (816) 461-9790 Drinking establishment

CAFE VEroNA

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 Eatery & full service catering

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Experience A Taste of

Germany!

Since 1949

Storm Doors • Windows Screened-in Porches • Car Ports

317 W. Maple

The Rheinland Restaurant 208 N. Main • 816.461.5383 OPEN: Sunday & Monday 10:00-2:30 • Tues.-Sat. 10:00-9:00

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oPhELIA’S rESTAurANT & INN

201 N. Main • (816) 461-4525 www.opheliasind.com Eclectic American cuisine & lodging too!

uPDoG EXPrESS

106 W. Maple www.eatupdog.com Hot dog eatery

111 E. Lexington • (816) 282-8772 www.saborlatinomeals.com Latin American cuisine

SquArE PIzzA

208 W. Maple • (816) 461-2929 www.squarepizzasquared.com Pizza

ThE rhEINLAND rESTAurANT

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

uPDoG GourmET hoT DoGS

Sabor Latino

114 N. Liberty • (816) 836-2900 Gourmet hot dogs in classic diner setting

l a t i n m e a l s t o g o ! yoGurTINI EAT Healthy…

EAT Fresh!

207 W. Maple • (816) 461-0037 Self-serve frozen yogurt and toppings

JuST For you

210 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

211 W. Lexington • (816) 461-6546 Pharmacy & health goods

GOVERNMENT INDEPENDENCE CITy hALL

PEDDLErS CyCLING & FITNESS

111 E. Maple • (816) 325-7000 www.ci.independence.mo.us

139 E. Lexington (816) 254-6855

www.saborlatinomeals.com

HAIR, NAILS & BEAUTY

Cycling & fitness for the entire family

111 E. Lexington • (816) 282-8772

ADAm & EVE CoLLEGE oF CoSmEToLoGy

Check our website for our Friday Specials

214 N. Osage • (816) 252-0202 www.adamandevecosmetology.com Cosmetology School

www.peddlerscyclingandfitness.com

STuDIo oN mAIN

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

Pandora’s Cup A CULTURAL CURIOSITY SHOP ON THE HISTORIC INDEPENDENCE SQUARE

228 W. MAPLE AVE. INDEPENDENCE, MO 64050 PHONE: 816-536-6551 PANDORASCUPKC@YAHOO.COM

HISTORIC 1827 LoG CourThouSE

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

1859 JAIL, mArShAL’S homE/muSEum

217 N. Main St. • (816) 252-1892 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

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 TrAILSADVENTurES Pick Up at 1859 Jail Museum 217 N. Main St. • (816) 456-4991 www.pioneertrailsadventures.com Historic tours in a horse drawn covered wagon

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In Historic Independence ThE INN AT oPhELIA’S

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219 N. Delaware • (816) 254-9929 www.nps.gov/hstr President Harry Truman’s home

201 N. Main • (816) 461-4525 www.opheliasind.com/welcome The only lodging directly on the Square in Independence

TrumAN homE VISITorS CENTEr

SPECIALTY RETAIL

TrumAN homE

223 N. Main • (816) 254-9929

www.trumanlibrary.org/trivia/tours.htm

Ticket & information center

TrumAN LIbrAry & muSEum

VAILE mANSIoN

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

LODGING hAWThorN - A bED & brEAkFAST

1 Hawthorn Place • (816) 252-2607 www.hawthornbb.com Half mile west of the Englewood Arts District

hIGhEr GrouND hoTEL 200 N. Delaware (816) 836-0292 www.highergroundhotel.com Across the street from the Truman Home

We consign. We design.

We’re affordably unique, with home decor, gifts galore, and clothes that make you chic.

104 N. Liberty • (816) 836-0567 www.gilbertwhitney.net Specialty groceries & kitchenware

GoLD DuST TrEASurES 220 W. Maple Avenue

moCkINGbIrD PrEmIEr 108 W. Maple Avenue (816) 252-0005

www.MockingbirdHomeFurnishings.com

Auctions & Estate Sales

(816) 254-4500 Gifts and novelties

bE hErE NoW

205 W. Lexington • (816) 461-7819 www.b-here-now.com Home decor & design center

bLuE & GrEy book ShoPPE

500 W. 24 Hwy • (816) 268-8200 www.trumanlibrary.org Presidential library & museum

GILbErT WhITNEy & Co.

JuST TAFFy

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

106 E. Walnut • (816) 252-9909 www.blueandgrey.com Civil war books & other related items

kNITCrAFT yArN ShoP

DAFT CrAFTS

LILy WoLFGANG

215 N. Main • (816) 461-1248 www.knitcraft.com Knitting & crocheting supplies 206 N. Liberty • (816) 836-3822 www.lilywolfgang.com A mishmash boutique

109 E. Lexington Handmade gifts, toys, accessories and more

DESIGN LIVING

115 S. Main St. • (816) 616-0485 Scholar Rocks, Jewelry, Vases, Porcelain, Paintings & more.

ELIzAbETh hENry 208 W. Lexington • (816) 252-6300

Women’s Boutique featuring fun, funky & functional items

GATEWAy LETTEr JACkETS 213 N. Main • (816)252-5111

Jackets, award patches & pins

It’s all a t l i l y w o l f g a n g , a mish m a s h b o u t i q u e !

206 N. LIBERTY ST. INDEPENDENCE, MO 64050

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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT...

Independence Square Tree Lighting Ceremony Saturday, November 19th

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On the Square PANDorA’S CuP

228 W. Maple Avenue (816) 536-6551 A cultural curiosity shop

SCANDINAVIA PLACE

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

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

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uPToWN bouTIquE

200 N. Liberty • (816) 736-7369 www.uptownboutique.bzfs.com Women’s Designer Clothing

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

WILD AbouT hArry 104 W. Maple • (816) 252-0100 www.wildaboutharryind.com Men’s accessories & furnishings

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MISCELLANEOUS ALLIN’S TAXIDErmy & ArChEry 127 E Lexington Ave. • (816) 254-6668 Taxidermy & Archery

b&G ComPuTErS

106 S. Main • (816) 833-8663 Computer repair

CrAIG JoNES TAXIDErmy

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

DESIGNEr’S AVENuE uPhoLSTEry

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

DIrECT CASkET ouTLET 210 W. Maple Avenue

(816) 252-0979 www.directcasketoutlet.net Reduced cost caskets

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GrEG’S LoCk & kEy 112 S. Memorial Drive (816) 836-3639 www.gregslock.com Lock and key service

SANTA FE GLASS

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

SEuF’S GuITArS

143 E. Lexington • (816) 8338308 www.seufsrepair.com Guitars: repair and custom built

ShoCo ALumINum

317 W. Maple • (816) 252-8130 Storm Doors, windows, screened-in porches and car ports

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Calendar of Events

SPECIAL EVENTS —

Talkin’ Truman Series “Christmas in the White house” Truman Library 500 W. 24 Highway Saturday, Dec. 10th 11:00 a.m.

816-268-8200 or 800-833-1225 “Treasures From toyland” Puppetry Arts Institute 11025 E. Winner Rd. Show times: December 10 & 17 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.

Cost: $5.00 per person For more information call Nancy Clark – 816-833-9777 Gilbert Whitney Classes 104 N. Liberty Holiday Entertaining: Dec. 10th - 6-8pm What to do with Chicken: Dec. 13th - 6-8pm 836-0567 Holiday Cheer at Nftm National Frontier Trails Museum 318 W. Pacific Dec. 10th 10am-4pm Regular museum admissions rates Talkin’ Truman series “christmas in the white house” Truman Library 500 W. 24 Highway Dec. 10th - 11am 268-8200 or 833-1225 christmas in the west National Frontier Trails Museum 318 W. Pacific Dec. 15th - 2pm Regular museum admission rates

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 November 17, 2011

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

National Frontier Trails Museum Museum Open Daily Monday-Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Sunday 12:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Special workshops & presentations throughout the month. www.ci.independence.mo.us/NFTM

Taffy making demonstration on An antique taffy machine Every Sunday at Just Taffy 204 N. Liberty 816-254-2450 SPIRIT OF CHRISMAS PAST HOMES TOURS Nov. 25 – Dec. 30 Bingham-Waggoner Estate, 1859 Marchal’s Home and Vaile Mansion Open 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Mon.-Sat. 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Sun. Location: Bingham-Waggoner Estate, 313 W. Pacific 816-325-7111

brought to you by the Independence Tourism Department

A WOODLAND CHRISTMAS Bingham-Waggoner Estate 313 W. Pacific Nov. 25 – Dec. 30 (Closed Dec. 23, 24 & 25) Monday –Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Sunday 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Harry S. Truman Library & Museum 500 W. US Hwy 24 Museum Hours: Mon.-Sat. 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 pm Sunday Noon - 5:00 p.m.

Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day. Ongoing: Harry S. Truman: His Life & Times Truman: The Presidential Years Oct. 21, 2011 - Jan. 22, 2012: The Presdient’s Photographer www.trumanlibrary.org 800-833-1225 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 1859 Jail & Marshal’s Home Museum 217 N. Main – www.jchs.org Pioneer Trails Adventures Oral History Tours - Covered Wagon or Sleigh Rides Pickup @ 217 N. Main (1859 Jail Museum) 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 Discover Downtown Independence

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Read the name of her work, which is normally borrowed from a song title or lyrics, and then allow your eye to begin tracing the realistic shape of the chosen subject. As you turn each female curve, or review the strong line from an animal’s body, the titles will immerse themselves into the artwork.

Unique textures are created using multiple tools (traditional and found). “I add the feel and movement of water through my use of texture.� states Mary Maude. Each As a young girl, the ocean and it’s never-ending piece is one-of-a-kind, waves have captured a permanent place in Mary with the artist spendMaude’s heart. ing up to two weeks in shaping before her glaze and firing. Her choice of earthenware clay offers an elasticity that is known for helping to capture fine details. Current art pieces are neutrallyglazed; the upcoming series will have hues flowing from deep blues to rich browns.

A quote from Mary Maude’s website biography: “But I was now in Seventh grade and I had my first real art class with a real art teacher who talked about real artists.� This high school art teacher believed in her student, gifting her tools, clay and encouragement. The clay is long-gone, but the tools continue to serve Mary Maude as she pursues a full-time career in the arts. Thank You from all of us, Mrs. Kiever.

Mary Maude’s collection of fine art sculpture is displayed and available for sale at the Frick Modern Art Gallery (located within Frick Electronic Services), 10918 East Winner Road, Independence, MO 64052.

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