SHOP LOCAL FOR THE HOLIDAYS
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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. (See more pictures on page 5)
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
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Lily Wolfgang 206 Shop & Pawn 211
Diamond Bowl 218 Adam & Eve College of Cosmetology 214
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Independence Economic Development 1 Mile 201 N. Forest Ave.
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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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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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