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October 2012

Ugly Glass? inside:

• artist spotlight • business listings • calendar of events • view from my storefront

Pretty glass!

By THE EXAMINER STAFF

When it came to choosing a site for their business storefront, Jenny and Skip Alexander only wanted the Independence Square.

“I didn’t see any other option,” Jenny said. “That’s all I’ve really wanted. I’ve always enjoyed coming up and taking a walk and visiting the different shops ever since we moved here.”

Skip, who also owns and operates a construction business, has made his lampworking glass and fused glass jewelry since 2005. Several years ago, the couple put a name on the goods for branding purposes: Ugly Glass.

“Some of it’s ugly, and some of it’s pretty – it’s just a name that catches peoples’ attention,” Skip said.

“It’s pretty glass, but yet he calls it the opposite of what it is,” Jenny added.

Married now for 18 years with two teenage children, Jenny and Skip had wanted to open a storefront business for at least five years, but available spaces never seemed affordable or “it wasn’t

the right time for us,” Jenny said.

When the space at 109 E. Lexington Ave. became available early this summer due to the closing of Daft Crafts, it was finally the right fit for the Alexanders.

Previously, Jenny and Skip had sold Jenny’s line of mixed-media jewelry since 2002 online and at arts and craft shows.

On July 5, Ugly Glass & Company – the “and company” part represents the other artists – opened its doors with all made-in-the-U.S.A. handcrafted jewelry, soaps and lotions, artwork and other gift items. About 80 percent of the items are made by Kansas City-area artists, including Coasters to Coasters, which feature iconic images of Independence and greater Kansas City on drink coasters.

Another special item sold at Ugly Glass is an Independence T-shirt bearing the Harry Truman quote, “If you (see Ugly

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Contact Us Phone: 816-254-8600 Fax: 816-254-0211 (news) 816-836-3805 (advertising) Publisher: Stephen Wade stephen.wade@examiner.net Advertising: REGIONAL ADVERTISING DIRECTOR: Donna R. Eye donna.eye@examiner.net ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE: Jim Hennequin 816-350-6385 jim.hennequin@examiner.net Production: regional production MANAGER: John McCarthy john.mccarthy@examiner.net WebSite: www.examiner.net © 2012 gatehouse media All rights reserved A few of the unique items available at Ugly Glass.

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Antiques and Collectibles DO-SAL 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

MOCKINGBIRD HOME FURNISHINGS 108 W. Maple Avenue • (816) 252-0005 www.MockingbirdHomeFurnishings.com Antiques

SERENDIPITY

211 N. Main • (816) 252-6161 Antiques and nostalgia

UZTABZ ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES 118 S. Main • (816) 252-9100 Everything imaginable

ART & CREATIVE SERVICES 323CLAY

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

FOOD & DRINK

ALL-STAR PICTURES

107 E. Lexington • (816) 616-3003 www.allstarpictures.org Family, Children, Senior Portraits

BIG JOHN’S CORNER BAR

213 W. Maple Avenue • (816) 461-9790 Drinking establishment

PORTRAIT GALLERY

CAFE VERONA

124 S. Main • (816) 461-5400 www.portraitinc.com Portrait photography

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

PRIMARY COLORS

CLINTON’S SODA FOUNTAIN

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

100 W. Maple Avenue • (816) 833-2046 www.clintonssodafountain.com

COURTHOUSE EXCHANGE

BUSINESS PRODUCTS & SERVICES

113 W Lexington • (816) 252-0344 www.courthouseexchange.com Fine burgers & beer since 1899

Corporate copy print

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

DAVE’S BAKERY & DELI

DESK TOP OFFICE PRODUCTS

ELENA’S CATERING

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

101 S. Main • (816) 254-9620 www.DeskTopOfficeProducts.com Office products and furniture

120 S. Main • (816) 461-1977 www.elenascatering.com Eatery & full service catering

INDEPendence CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

MAIN STREET COFFEE HOUSE 107 S. Main • (816) 503-8388 www.mstreetcoffeehouse.com Coffee, pastries, sandwiches & more

210 W. Truman Road • (816) 252-4745 www.independencechamber.org Business organization

OPHELIA’S RESTAURANT & INN

INDEPendence ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

201 N. Forest, Ste. 120 • (816) 463-3512 www.ICED.org Business development

independence square association 202 W. Maple • (816) 461-0065 www.theindependencesquare.com Business Association

ENTERTAINMENT DIAMOND BOWL

218 N. Osage • (816) 252-8003 www.diamond-bowl.com Bowling, food & drink

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

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GOVERNMENT

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

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

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

50 PLUS PHARMACY

UPDOG GOURMET HOT DOGS

PEDDLERS CYCLING & FITNESS

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

SABOR LATINO

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

Yogurtini

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

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

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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

INDEPENDENCE 76 FIRE

TRUMAN HOME

THREE TRAILS INN BED & BREAKFAST

TRUMAN HOME VISITORS CENTER

SERENDIPITY BED & BREAKFAST

TRUMAN LIBRARY & MUSEUM

WOODSTOCK INN

219 N. Delaware • (816) 254-9929 www.nps.gov/hstr President Harry Truman’s home 223 N. Main • (816) 254-9929 www.trumanlibrary.org/trivia/tours.htm Ticket & information center

Octoberfest Celebration

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

BLUE & GREY BOOK SHOPPE

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

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

DESIGN LIVING

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

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

the inn at ophelia’s

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

ELIZABETH HENRY

208 W. Lexington • (816) 252-6300 Women’s Boutique featuring fun, funky & functional items

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BE HERE NOW

LODGING

HIGHER GROUND hotel

Experience A Taste of

SPECIALTY RETAIL

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

NATIONAL FRONTIER TRAILS MUSEUM

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

1212 W. Lexington Ave. • (816) 833-2233 Bed & Breakfast

VAILE MANSION

Hawthorn - a bed & breakfast

pioneer trails adventures

116 S. Pleasant • (816) 833-4719 www.serendipitybedandbreakfast.com Bed & Breakfast

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

220 N. Lynn • (816) 820-3263 Call for Tour Historic fire engines 318 W. Pacific • (816) 325-7575 www.ci.independence.mo.us/nftm Historic Frontier trails museum and store

1107 W. College St. • (816) 796-7037 www.threetrailsinn.com Bed & Breakfast

GATEWAY LETTER JACKETS 213 N. Main • (816) 252-5111 Jackets, award patches & pins

FRIGHTFULLY FUN!

gilbert whitney & co.

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

Oct. 6th $5 cover with Live Music

208 N. Main 816.461.5383 OPEN: Sunday & Monday 11:00-2:30 • Tues.-Sat. 11:00-9:00

www.rheinlandrestaurant.com

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The Keeping Room Antiques & Collectibles

213 N. Main • 816-833-1693

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The Rheinland Restaurant

Tues. - Sat. 10-4

THE CRAFT SHOP

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

THE MERMAID MERCHANT

220 W. Maple • (816) 252-0349 Bath products, jewelry and more.

UGLY GLASS & COMPANY

109 E. Lexington • (816) 237-6974 uglyglassandcompany.blogspot.com Modern Handmade GIfts & More

UPTOWN BOUTIQUE

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

JUST TAFFY

WHISPERING WINDS TRADING POST

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

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

KNITCRAFT YARN SHOP

WHISTLE STOP T-SHIRTS

215 N. Main • (816) 461-1248 www.knitcraft.com Knitting & crocheting supplies

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

LILY WOLFGANG

WILD ABOUT HARRY

206 N. Liberty • (816) 836-3822 www.lilywolfgang.com A mishmash boutique

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

PANDORA’S CUP

MISCELLANEOUS

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 goin’ UPTOWN

Allin’s Taxidermy & Archery 127 E Lexington Ave. • (816) 254-6668 Taxidermy & Archery

B&G COMPUTERs

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

SHOCO ALUMINUM

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

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

GREG’S LOCK & KEY

112 S. Memorial Drive • (816) 836-3639 www.gregslock.com Lock and key service

H&R block

207 N. Main • (816) 254-2000 www.hrblock.com Tax Preperation Service

SANTA FE GLASS

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

SEUF’S GUITARS

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

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Since 1949

Storm Doors • Windows Screened-in Porches • Car Ports

317 W. Maple 816-252-8130

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October 20 The Shops on North Main “Clean the Attic” Sale October 27 - 3pm Halloween Parade

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November 9 & 10 Christmas Open House December 8 St. Lucia - Book Signing with Cheryl Harness

Independence Square Association

2012 Calendar of Events OCTOBER

NOVEMBER

Fridays – Ghost Tours 27th – Halloween Parade - 3pm

17th – Holiday Tree Lighting Festival and Holiday Open House

December 17 Mayor’s Tree Lighting on the Square

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Jenny also works one day a week at Scandinavia Place, a fixture on the Square at 209 N. Main St. since 1987.

Jenny thanked the store’s owner, Nina Anders, and store manager Tim Smith for their support and knowledge of what it takes to run a small business.

Ugly Glass & Company strives to support local small businesses with its products, Jenny said. The store is open from

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays, with Skip often demonstrating his glasswork techniques on Wednesdays.

“Keep the money here. Support your neighbor and support your local artists,” Jenny said. “Plus, it’s showing people that Americans still do make a quality product. I think everyone in here is decently priced for the work that they do, so I think quality and value of price are very important.”

Fun, Funky, Fashionable

Independence Farmers’ & Craft Market Independence Square corner of Truman & Main

208 W. Lexington Ave, Independence, MO 64050 Tuesday - Saturday 10-5

816-252-6300

Wednesday

5 am to 1 pm • June - October

Saturday

5 am to 1 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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Girls Night Out on the Independence 3 Square October 4, 2012

1. Tammy Kawolski of All-Star Pictures having fun with the girls in her studio 2. Playing the bag toss game at Wild About Harry 3. Shoppers buying their Halloween supplies at Scandinavia Place 4. Up Dog, one of the many restaurants open every night of the week on The Square in Indpendence 5. Gilbert Whitney was packed all night with ladies watching food preparation demonstrations 6. A group of ladies talking about the great deals they found at Girls Night Out

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STOREFRONT The Keeping Room It is finally starting to feel like Fall!! not make them cozy? Autumn colors Mornings are chilly and the evenings give even the most timid decorator the now require a sweatshirt. After the courage to be bold. Orange, yellow, long, hot summer of drought and 100 amber, along with deep greens and degree days, it is a pleasant change. brown have a timeless beauty that you Autumn is one of my favorite seasons. can’t really mess up!

I enjoy the vibrant colors and decoratThrough the years, I have learned ing with the gifts to trust my instincts. I of nature – leaves, try to honor creative pumpkins, gourds, impulses and experiand bittersweet. ment with different The symbolism of styles. Decorating the harvest is a books, magazine gentle reminder to articles, and store be grateful for the displays are my simple things in life springboard, never and for the abunmy finished product. dance of riches I enjoy mixing my we, as Americans, latest treasure with so often take for old favorites in a granted. constantly changAutumn days ing design. My rule provide a perfect is “never be limited Barbara Hart - owner of backdrop for an by expectations!”

Gateway Letter Jackets and The antiquing advenHome should be Keeping Room Antiques ture. Savvy shopyour haven where pers know the fun of foraging for just the “perfect piece.”

The “thrill of junking” is that you never know what treasure is waiting to be discovered. Usually my plan is just to browse. I rarely go intending to buy anything in particular, but I am always open to the whimsical, unique item that whispers “take me home, make me a part of your little corner of the world!”

Perhaps it is a pitcher for your growing collection, a well worn book with a delightful cover, or a funky set of juice glasses you remember your favorite Aunt Jane had; whatever strikes your fancy makes the antique adventure a success. Autumn allows a certain daring not available in other seasons.

Cooler weather means more time spent in our humble abodes, so why October 18, 2012

you and your family relax and recharge. Make your surroundings special with interesting arrangements and seasonal colors.

So this year, celebrate Autumn with an Antiguing Adventure! The Independence Square is a treasure trove of quaint shops and boutiques. Of course, I would encourage you to make The Keeping Room Antiques a must see destination as part of your adventure!

I have packed the shelve with lots of fabulous finds from my summer buying trips. Enjoy a relaxed shopping experience as you keep your spirit open to new possibilities. Allow yourself to wander into a shop you have never visited.

Go outside and gather some leaves.

You still have a couple of weeks to visit the Farmer’s Market. Join me as we embrace the beauty of the season.

New Harry Truman Film Showing at the Pharaoh Theater, Director to Attend Tom and Harry, a newly released documentary film about the relationship between Tom Pendergast and Harry Truman will be showing at the Pharaoh Theater starting this weekend. The film was produced and directed by Terence O’Malley who will be attending the 6pm showing on Friday the 19th.

This film is the third in a trilogy of documentary films by Terence O’Malley. His first film was about his Great Aunt, Nelly Don, who revolutionized the woman’s apparel industry.

At one point in her life Nelly was kidnapped for ransom. Through a surpris-

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ing turn of events her kidnappers were discovered with the aid of the mafia.

This lead Terence to his second documentary, Black Hand Strawman, a film about the Kansas City Mafia. That film in turn lead to his latest film Tom and Harry.

The 6pm screening will open with Terence speaking about the experience of making his trilogy of films and in particular the film to be shown. A brief Question and Answer period will follow the screening. Copies of his prior films will be available for purchase in the lobby at the end of the program.

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The businesses at

Englewood Station VIVILORE

APPLETON AVE. ARTS

CORK & BARREL

Englewood Cafe

ENGLEWOOD THEATER

MASSAGE THERAPY HEALTH CENTER

DETOUR COFFEE SHOP

A PAGE IN TIME ANTIQUES

10921 E. Winner Rd. • (816) 503-0550 (Temporarily closed)

10914 E. Winner Rd. • (816) 254-4021 Antiques & Tea Room

PUPPETRY ARTS INSTITUTE

WINNER ROAD GALLERY/ Haupart framing

10815 E. Winner Rd. • (816) 836-2222 www.highergroundhotel.com Restaurant & Art Gallery

10819 E. Winner Rd. • (816) 257-7911 Wine, Weird Beer & the Corkscrew Gallery

10917 E. Winner Rd. • (816) 252-2463 (Temporarily closed for repairs)

11025 E. Winner Rd. • (816) 833-9777 Puppet Museum & Shows

ENGLEWOOD PLAZA BARBER SHOP 11027 E. Winner Rd. • (816) 223-6040 Barber Shop

TAM’S HAIR & NAILS

11033 E. Winner Rd. • (816) 252-4440 Beauty & Nail Salon

HE’S & SHE’S

11031 E. Winner Rd. • (816) 254-8176 Beauty Salon

HOME SWEET HOME

11109 E. Winner Rd. • (816) 886-1359 Bakery & Dee Cee Art Gallery

1717 Appleton Ave. • (816) 252-1945 www.amenta.me Photography, Web Design and Art Gallery

10904 E. Winner Rd. • (816) 461-9588 A hometown original

10912 E. Winner Rd. • (816) 665-2919 - Alice (816) 682-7941 - Ruth • (816) 716-4836 - Susan

Andrew Batcheller at the Boxcar Gallery, 10908 E Winner Road in the Englewood Station Arts District.

10916 E. Winner Rd. • (816) 461-1717 www.winnerroadgallery.com Art Gallery and Custom Frame Shop

ENGLEWOOD police (substation) 10920 E. Winner Rd. • (816) 325-7646

GREEN DOG GALLERY

10922 E. Winner Rd. • (816) 254-3154 Gallery and Studios

LAPLAZA RESTAURANT & MARKET 11000-11004 E. Winner Rd. • (816) 836-8688 Mexican Restaurant, Groceries & Convenience Store)

Tiki Tanz

11008 E. Winner Rd. • (816) 252-7878 Tanning Salon

CHANGING SEASONS

11014 E. Winner Rd. • (816) 252-3372 Florist & Art Gallery

THREE TRAILS TRADING POST 11022 E. Winner Rd. • (816) 252-5622 Bead Store & Artisan Gallery

B VOGUE

11100 E. Winner Rd. • (816) 833-7770 Hair Salon & Art Gallery

Hill FLoral Shop

11112 E. Winner Rd. • (816) 252-8812 Floral Shop

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Andrew Batcheller, a favorite artist and friend of Boxcar Gallery owner, Stacie Short, will be featured during this Friday’s Art Walk. His current works are typically larger format (in the area of 50” x 74”) oil on canvas. His personal style of the very original images evoke the styles of Georgia O’Keefe, Salvador Dali, and Thomas Hart Benton in one. Exquisite brush technique along with equally exquisite literary descriptions by the artist draw the viewer into the paintings. Each piece has a specific subject and emotion presented for each viewer’s unique experience.

Andrew’s family still lives in Independence and the metro where he grew up. He is a daytime house painter and at all other times, a creative painter. He currently resides in Joplin, a place and an experience that profoundly affected him.

“You know, I was upstairs in the studio and I heard the sirens go off. I turned up the radio and kept painting,” admits Andrew.

On May 22nd, 2011, the EF5 multi-vortex tornado came and went. He and all his paintings, most of his home, his partner and his dog were survivors, but the view from his upstairs studio was very different and his life forever changed. Just three

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houses away there was nothing. Everything was gone.

Andrew has the ability to tell a story with his painting so vividly and with such beauty, skill, and substance that the works are unforgettable. His paintings are filled with symbolism, some obvious, some not so much. In the presence of his work day after day, you can find them different and find yourself in them differently each time.

When the Extreme Home Makeover came to Joplin, they built the six new homes. . . .on his street. He donated a painting to one of the new homeowners who was a first responder. The name of the painting is, “First to Come Knocking.”

It is about exactly what the title reads, but is created in his own rich style that not only tells you the subject but makes you feel it, as if you are there.

Andrew’s paintings and prints as well as work by emerging artists from Little Blue Elementary will be available and on display at the Boxcar Gallery located at 10908 E Winner Road in the Englewood Station Arts District on Friday, October 19, 5 PM – 9 PM and Saturday, October 20, for the Mystic Pumpkin Festival, 2 PM til the ghosts go home, and by appointment 816- 686-7858.

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Fridays

There’s an art to good food…

We’ve made some changes, drop by and see us at

EnglEwood CafE 461-9588

Friday, October 19

5:30pm to 9pm

Art for our CAuse featuring…

Artwork by Kids from Santa Fe Trail Elementary

www.englewoodstation.com

3RD FRIDAY ARTWALK “Magical Kingdom” October 19 • 6-9p.m. & ENGLEWOOD ANNUAL “MYSTIC PUMPKIN FESTIVAL” October 20 2p.m. till the ghosts go home.

Mystic Pumpkin Festival

Save the Date!

October 18, 2012

A fun family event offered in partnership by the Englewood Station Arts District and Independence Parks & Recreation.

For more information: www.englewoodstation.com

Booth Space is available for both events, 19th and 20th. For details go to englewoodstation.com

OCTOBER SPECIAL!

Time: 2 p.m. til the ghosts go home

Thank you for your support of Englewood Station and small business, it matters!

Location: Englewood Station Arts District, 10900 E. Winner Rd.

Colored extensions for $5.00 all for the CAUSE!

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“Member for Progress of the E.B.A. for 12 years” www.englewoodstation.com 11100 E. Winner Rd., Independence, MO 816-833-7770 • www.B-Vogue.com

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Calendar of Events

INDEPENDENCE FARMERS’ & CRAFTS MARKET Final day for 2012 season is October 31st.

Wednesdays 5am - 1pm • June-October Saturdays 5am - 1pm • May-October Independence Square corner of Truman & Main

Harry S. Truman Library & Museum 500 W. US Hwy 24 Museum Hours: Mon.-Sat. 9am - 5pm Sunday Noon - 5pm Tracing the Trumans: An American Story March 9 - December 31, 2012 PERMANENT EXHIBIT: Harry S. Truman: His LIfe & Times Truman: The Presidential Years SECOND SATURDAYS: Talkin’ Truman: 11am www.trumanlibrary.org 800-833-1225

HISTORIC SITES OPEN FOR 2012 SEASON Final day for 2012 season is October 31st.

The Bingham-Waggoner Estate 1859 Jail & Marshal’s Home Museum Vaile Mansion & 1827 Log Courthouse www.indepmo.org/calendar Art Exhibition @ PRIMARY COLORS GALLERY Exhibit runs September 22 - November 10 Featured Artist: John Williams 109 W. Lexington www.primarycolorsgallery.com FALL “MILE STARTS HERE” WALKING PROGRAM Wednesdays • October - November at five Independence city parks on a one mile led walk.

Call 816-325-7185 for more information.

HAUNTED FRIDAY NIGHT GHOST TOURS Fridays, October 5-26 • 7, 8 or 9pm Advance reservations only. Limited Space.

1859 Jail, Marshal’s Home and Museum 217 N. Main For more information: 816-461-0065 or www.theindependencesquare.com IMAGE TRANSFER CLASS @ BE HERE NOW Thurs., October 18 • 6pm - 7:30pm Create unique pillows, placemats or artwork.

BeHereNow 205 W. Lexington Call for more information and reserve a spot: 816-461-7819 GHOSTS OF INDEPENDENCE PAST Sun., Oct. 21 • 1pm – 3:30pm Cemetery Walk at Woodlawn Cemetery.

National Frontier Trailers Museum 318 W. Pacific www.ci.independence.mo.us/NFTM

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sponsored by The Truman Library and Museum

PUMPKINS IN THE PARK Tues., October 23 • 4:30pm – 6pm For more information: 816-325-7370 Cler-Mont Park 19009 E. Susquehanna Ridge

Live Music @ Main Street Coffee House Open Mic Tuesdays 6:30pm – 8:30pm Music variety on Fridays & Saturdays 7pm - 9pm 107 S. Main www.mstreetcoffeehouse.com

Gilbert Whitney Classes 104 N. Liberty Fall comfort food with Mama Dida Thur., Oct. 25 • 6pm-8pm Tamales with Mama Dida Thur., Nov. 29 • 6pm-8pm www.gilbertwhitney.net/classes For more information: 816-836-0567

Englewood Art Walk 10900 E. Winner Rd. Every 3rd Friday of the Month 5:30pm – 9pm Art, Fashion, Food, Fun, Music, Street Performers www.englewoodstation.com

64TH ANNUAL HALLOWEEN PARADE Sat., October 27 1:00-2:30pm Trick or Treating 3:00 pm Parade begins On the historic Independence Square For more information call 816-252-4745 PUMPKINS IN THE PARK Tues., October 30 • 4:30pm – 6pm For more information: 816-325-7370 Fairmount Community Center 217 S. Cedar Ribbon Cutting for New Sidewalks Wed., November 7, 4:30pm – 6:00pm Then visit our Galleries, Shops, & stay for Dinner.

Englewood Station Arts District Sterling & Winner Road LAMPWORK GLASS DEMO @ UGLY GLASS COMPANY Every Wednesday 11:00am - 4pm 109 E. Lexington www.alexanderdesigns.com

National Frontier Trails Museum Museum Open Daily Monday-Saturday 9am – 4:30pm Sunday 12:30pm – 4:30pm Special workshops & presentations throughout the month. www.ci.independence.mo.us/NFTM Harry S. Truman National Historic Site Visitors Center: 223 N. Main 816-254-9929 Visitors Center Open Daily 8:30am – 5pm Truman Home: 219 N. Delaware www.npd.gov/hstr Pioneer Trails Adventures Oral History Tours - Covered Wagon or Sleigh Rides Pickup @ 217 N. Main (1859 Jail Museum) www.pioneertrailsadvertures.com Availability dependent upon weather.

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 816-254-2450

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Haunted Friday Night Ghost Tours Fridays, October 5-26 7, 8 or 9pm Advance reservations only.

Limited Space.

For information: www.independencesquare.com

goin’ UPTOWN

October 18, 2012