goin' Uptown

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Whether you’re a resident of Independence or looking for a perfect day of sightseeing, the city offers a unique mix of history and heritage and although it’s the fourth largest city in Mis-souri, offers a hometown feeling that resonates from the pride of it’s past.

“Independence is uniquely positioned to offer snapshots of different periods of history that can-not be found anywhere else in the country,” said Frank buhro, from the city of Independence Tour-ism Department. “There are so many historic sites that have been preserved so that visitors can see and feel, first-hand, the story of the town that not only became famous as the “jumping off” point for travelers going west, but the hometown of President Harry S Truman.”

Historic sites, through the Tourism Department will open for tours April 1. The Truman Library and Truman’s Home are open for tours year round.

“These historical sites provide much more than just reading a plaque,” buhro said. “being able to actually experience what life was like during that time period is like having a living history les-son.”

volunteers for the Tourism Department con-duct the site tours, which tickets can be pur-chased as a package or individually.

“We have a wonderful group of volunteers who are passionate about sharing the history behind each of these sites,” he said. “For many of them it’s like their second home and they share the stories from their heart.”

The Tourism Department is always in need of volunteers with eight different sites needing manned.

“We are currently trying to recruit students, who are in the Ace, A+ and the National Honor Society programs, and need community service hours,” he said. “This would be an awesome opportunity for them to learn more about the history of their hometown as well as build their intergenerational skills as we pair them up with another volunteer to shadow, until they felt com-fortable giving tours on their own.”

Also on the horizon is the opportunity to become involved in a certified Tourism Ambas-sador class through the Tourism Department to learn not only about sites in Independence, but a general understanding of what there is to see and do, outside of our city.

“It’s important our tour guides can answer questions for visitors as to what is beyond Inde-pendence.”

The class, being held on April 27, will begin with a tour of the sites in Independence, lunch and an afternoon class for $25. visit their website www.visitindependence.com to sign up or call the Tourism Department at 325-7112 for more information.

In celebration of President Truman’s birthday, the Independence Square will be transformed into the days reflecting 1948.

“on Saturday, May 5 the day will begin with a parade,” Amanda Wadington from the Tourism Department said. “A living history will also take place on the Square with campaign signs avail-able for visitors (reproduction of Truman’s quest for presidency) and newspaper reprints from that era. Period actors will be conversing with visitors portraying everyone from President Truman to a typical 1948 housewife.”

May 5 will also be buck Days, where admission to all the sites are just $1.00. on Truman’s actual birthday, May 8, a wreath lying will be held at the Truman Library at 9 a.m. with birthday cake being served.

Bingham-Waggoner Estate313 W. Pacific, 816-461-3491www.bwestate.org

This historic mansion built in 1852, sits on 19 acres of land, which was crossed by pioneers heading down the Santa Fe Trail with wagon swales or ruts on the south end of the property.

The mansion was home to famed artist George caleb bingham for six years in the 1860’s and then purchased by the Waggoner family

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Experience Independencewho increased the six-room home to a 26-room masterpiece, while operating a flour mill across the street.

every room is full of furnishings of that time peri-od, many of those original to the home. From the quality workmanship to walls covered in artwork, the bingham-Waggoner estate offers a view of the family who once lived there as well as a look at architecture at its finest during a time when construction was performed piece-by-piece and step-by-step.

The estate boasts a walk-in icebox from the 1900’s as well as speaking tubes, which were used before the invention of intercoms. A gift shop is located within the carriage House.

Vaile Mansion1500 N Liberty, 325-7430www.vailemansion.org

victorian beauty resonates throughout this 30-room mansion built by Harvey vaile in 1881. ele-gance is felt throughout the mansion with 14-foot ceilings, nine marble fireplaces and walls painted in bold stately colors.

original trim work and white pine woodwork painted to resemble 44 different kinds of hand-grained artistry, provides the backdrop for an example of Second empire victorian architecture in the early 1900’s.

The famous “Nature’s bower” has 300 different caricatured drawings hidden within the graving of the wood and along with murals painted on the ceilings, vaile’s fondness for literature and the arts can be seen throughout. Several parlors can be found on all three floors, each unique with it’s own message intertwined through art and archi-tecture.

The exterior of the mansion is just as grand with hand-pressed red brick, partially trimmed with limestone along with gables, cornices, dormers and towers lined with wrought-iron finials.

National Frontier Trails Museum318 W. Pacific, 325-7575www.frontiertrailsmuseum.org

Thousands of frontiers made their way through Independence as they headed west to begin a new life in the early 1800’s. Serving as the jumping off point for three major western trails, Santa-Fe, oregon and california, the city was often full of emigrants, wagons, tents, cargo, supplies and excitement.

As the only museum that is nationally certified to interpret these three trails as well as the Lewis & clark and Mormon Pioneers trails, visitors can experience these journeys through artifacts and hand-held audio guides, which interpret experi-ences from diaries and journals that were left behind.

An award-winning introductory film enlightens visitors for the interpretive exhibits that show how these pioneers prepared for the 2,000 mile journey to the west coast.

The museum also provides the largest known trails research library, children’s “Pack your Wagon” activity room, large-scale murals, cov-ered wagons and a Gift Shop.

Chicago & Alton Depot318 W. Pacific, 325-7955www.chicagoalton1879depot.org

believed to be the oldest two-story frame depot still intact in Missouri, the chicago & Alton Depot is a living history of transportation in the late 1800’s and early 1900’s.

The lower level provides a look at the station operations of that time period with the living quar-ters for the station master on the upper level.

constructed in 1879, the depot was built with architectural designs that were commonly used by railroads although the Independence location was provided a “Stick Style” plan, which is consid-

ered by some authorities to be the wooden ver-sion of the High victorian Gothic.

The depot closed to passenger and freight traf-fic in 1960.

1859 Jail & Marshal’s Home Museum217 N. Main, 461-1897www.jchs.org

visit the two-story, brick federal-style Marshal’s home, built in 1859, which serves as a museum to tell the story of the limestone jail cells that housed famous civil War guerillas and outlaws such as Frank James and William clark Quantrill.

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independencesquareassociation

2012Calendarof Events

MARCH31st– circle the Square

5k Walk/run and“Presenting Spring” event

APRIL3rdfridays Art Walk begins

MAY5th–Truman Days

celebration

JUNE2nd– MG regional car Show

7th– Art & Wine WalkFree Moonlight Movies begins

JULYSummer concert Series

AUGUST25th– camaro’s on the Square

SEPTEMBERaugust31st-september3rd

Santa-cali-Gon Days

OCTOBERfriday– Ghost Tours4th– Girls NIght out

27th– Halloween Parade - 3pm

NOVEMBER17th– Holiday Tree Lighting

Festival andHoliday open House

the time period along with seeing an 1870’s schoolhouse and garden.

The two-foot thick limestone cells have been preserved as it was when Frank James spent time awaiting his trial, almost more of a guest than a prisoner.

Self-guided tours are available for the jail and museum. Tours for the Marshal’s Home are available upon request in advance.

Harry S. Truman Library and Museum500 W. 24 Highway, 268-8200www.trumanlibrary.org

one of only 13 presidential libraries admin-istered by the National Archives and records Administration, the Truman Library is home to more than 30,000 objects that portray the life of President Truman and his family. From gifts to the President to personal posses-sions, political memorabilia and a replica of President Truman’s oval office, the museum attracts 100,000 visitors annually.

Harry S. Truman’s Home219 N Delaware, 254-9929www.nps.gov/hstr

In 1982 the citizens of the United States were given a gift from Harry and bess Truman — their home, still intact with their personal belongings.

This historic landmark was home for the president for more than five decades and has been pre-served so that it reflects as if the Truman’s are still in the home today.

The home was built in 1867 and still has most of its original wallpaper, carpet and tile from the time when bess passed away in october of 1982.

Intricate pieces of history can be seen such as underneath the table settings on the wooden din-ing are scratchings left behind from Truman’s figur-ing and refiguring as well as the toaster and metal tongs he used for his breakfast every morning.

The Harry S Truman National Historic Site provides tours to interpret the broad life experience of Tru-man and his family and have ensured that each element of the house stays in its original state.

Tour tickets can be purchased at the visitor center, 223 N. Main.

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Chicago & Alton Depot

1859 Jail & Marshal’s Home Museum

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EnglEwoodA rt Walk3rd Fridays

Mary McFarlane espinosa smiles the brightest when she speaks of “Street Treasures”, a playful term for her never-ending collection of found objects. Jewelry, fabric swatches, matchboxes, marbles and unrecognizable piece-parts have found a way into Mary’s heart. She feels that many of these items were discarded prematurely, and finds a way to repurpose them through her colorful, thought-provok-ing assemblages.

The first vision of her future art direction came after a cleansing rain drew her attention to some sparkling, broken glass, crumpled papers and other “trash” along a street. She was giddy with ideas on how to allow these discarded items to find another pur-pose… Her small vignettes are themed by the emotion they raise, or a color

the treasures share, or offer a just-for-fun texture experiment that allows the viewer to return to their own childhood journeys. Her collection of these little tidbits began as a child, enjoying the simple, innocent designs she would put together.

Mary shares that “re-collecting can lead to recollection.” She has seen the response of children and adults who are given freedom to use a variety of art, found and creative materials through her work as an educator in a not-for-profit mental health facility. The artwork becomes therapeutic - and important - to herself and others as they

peel away layers and express them-selves in a new fashion.

Mary’s love for visual and perform-ing arts has been apparent throughout her life. She has admitted to inventing characters (and making sure her friends were in character, too) for home-style

plays and events, dances and impromptu parties. It was des-tiny for this free spirit to share her vision, emotion and world through sculptural techniques and painting styles.

Please accept this invitation to view the artwork of Mary McFarlane espinosa during the upcoming 3rd Friday Art Walk in the englewood District of West-ern Independence (Friday, March 16th). Mary’s creativity is featured in the russ Lawrence Gallery, located on the west side of changing Seasons Florist and Gardens, 11014 e. Winner road.

ARTISTspotlight

Mary McFarlane Espinosa creates with found objects and an “in the moment” style.


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organica: Paintings by Jenny Hahn

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ANTiquES ANDCoLLECTiBLES

DO-salaNTiQUes&COlleCTibles111 N. Main • (816) 809-8535Antiques: In the Emporium Building

aNTiQUesONThesQUare101 N. Main • (816) 252-1555Antiques

ThekeePiNgrOOM213 N. Main • (816) 833-1693Antiques: Inside the Gateway Building

MOCkiNgbirDhOMefUrNishiNgs108 W. Maple Avenue • (816) 252-0005www.MockingbirdHomeFurnishings.comAntiques

sereNDiPiTY211 N. Main • (816) 252-6161Antiques and nostalgia

UZTabZaNTiQUes&COlleCTibles118 S. Main • (816) 252-9100Everything imaginable

ART & CREATiVE SERViCES323ClaY323 W. Maplewww.323clay.comPottery Studio

POrTraiTgallerY124 S. Main • (816) 461-5400www.portraitinc.comPortrait photography

PriMarYCOlOrs109 W. Lexington • (816) 254-2106www.primarycolorsgallery.comArt gifts, supplies and classes

BuSiNESS PRoDuCTS & SERViCESCOrPOraTeCOPYPriNT111 S. Main • (816) 252-0400www.corporatecopyprint.comCopy, print and creative services

DeskTOPOffiCePrODUCTs101 S. Main • (816) 254-9620www.DeskTopOfficeProducts.comOffice products and furniture

iNDePeNDeNCeChaMberOfCOMMerCe210 W. Truman road • (816) 252-4745www.independencechamber.orgBusiness organization

iNDePeNDeNCeCOUNCilfOreCONOMiCDevelOPMeNT201 N. Forest, Ste. 120 • (816) 252-5777www.IceD.orgBusiness development

iNDePeNDeNCesQUareassOCiaTiON202 W. Maple • (816) 461-0065www.theindependencesquare.comBusiness Association

ENTERTAiNMENTDiaMONDbOWl218 N. osage • (816) 252-8003www.diamond-bowl.comBowling, food & drink

gaMeCafÉ107 W. Lexington • (816) 252-7529www.playgamecafe.comRole playing & board games

PharaOhTheaTer114 W. Maple • (816) 836-9555www.pharaohtheater.comMovie theater

FooD & DRiNKbigJOhN’sCOrNerbar213 W. Maple Avenue • (816) 461-9790Drinking establishment

CafeverONa206 W. Lexington • (816) 833-0044www.cafeveronarestaurant.comItalian inspired cuisine

CliNTON’ssODafOUNTaiN100 W. Maple Avenue • (816) 833-2046www.clintonssodafountain.com



COUrThOUseeXChaNge113 W Lexington • (816) 252-0344www.courthouseexchange.comFine burgers & beer since 1899

Dave’sbakerY&Deli214 W Maple Avenue • (816) 461-0756Sandwiches, burgers, pies & baked treats

eleNa’sCaTeriNg120 S. Main • (816) 461-1977www.elenascatering.comEatery & full service catering

MaiNsTreeTCOffeehOUse107 S. Main • (816) 503-8388www.mstreetcoffeehouse.comCoffee, pastries, sandwiches & more

OPhelia’sresTaUraNT&iNN201 N. Main • (816) 461-4525www.opheliasind.comEclectic American cuisine & lodging too!

UPDOggOUrMeThOTDOgs114 N. Liberty • (816) 836-2900www.eatupdog.comGourmet hot dogs in classic diner setting

sabOrlaTiNO111 e. Lexington • (816) 282-8772www.saborlatinomeals.comLatin American cuisine

sQUarePiZZa208 W. Maple • (816) 461-2929www.squarepizzasquared.comPizza

TherheiNlaNDresTaUraNT208 N. Main • (816) 461-5383www.rheinlandrestaurant.comAuthentic German cuisine

YOgUrTiNi207 W. Maple • (816) 461-0037Self-serve frozen yogurt and toppings

GoVERNMENTiNDePeNDeNCeCiTYhall111 e. Maple • (816) 325-7000www.ci.independence.mo.us

HAiR, NAiLS & BEAuTYaDaM&eveCOllegeOfCOsMeTOlOgY214 N. osage • (816) 252-0202www.adamandevecosmetology.comCosmetology School

JUsTfOrYOU210 W. Lexington Avenue(816) 254-4777Nail & Hair Salon

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

raNDal’sfOrhair209 W. Maple Avenue • (816) 252-4689Hair salon

salON208109 S. Main • (816) 252-6303www.salon208.comHair, nails and spa services

HEALTH & FiTNESS50PlUsPharMaCY211 W. Lexington • (816) 461-6546Pharmacy & health goods

PeDDlersCYCliNg&fiTNess139 e. Lexington • (816) 254-6855www.peddlerscyclingandfitness.comCycling & fitness for the entire family

sTUDiOONMaiN123 S. Main • (816) 836-8139facebook.com/studioonmainPilates, yoga, spinning & more

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209 S Main • 816-461-6633On Historic Independence SquareOpen Mon - Sat 10-6 Sun 12-3

Spring Open House • March 31st

Mary will be hand making

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HiSToRiC1827lOgCOUrThOUse107 W. Kansas St. • (816) 321-7111Historic courthouse

1859Jail,Marshal’shOMe/MUseUM217 N. Main St. • (816) 252-1892www.jchs.org/jail/museum.htmlHistoric jail, home and museum

biNghaM-WaggONeresTaTe313 W. Pacific Ave • (816) 461-3491www.bwestate.orgHistoric home and museum

ChiCagO-alTONrailrOaDMUseUM318 W. Pacific • (816) 325-7955Historic railroad depot

COMMUNiTYOfChrisTaUDiTOriUM1001 W. Walnut St • (816) 833-1000www.cofchrist.orgWorld headquarters, temple & auditorium

COMMUNiTYOfChrisTTeMPle201 S. river • (816) 833-1000www.cofchrist.orgMuseum, bookstore, sanctuary and more

iNDePeNDeNCe76fire220 N. Lynn • (816) 820-3263call for TourHistoric fire engines

NaTiONalfrONTierTrailsMUseUM318 W. Pacific • (816) 325-7575www.ci.independence.mo.us/nftmHistoric Frontier trails museum and store

PiONeerTrailsaDveNTUresPick Up at 1859 Jail Museum217 N. Main St. • (816) 456-4991www.pioneertrailsadventures.comHistoric tours in a horse drawn covered wagon

TrUMaNhOMe219 N. Delaware • (816) 254-9929www.nps.gov/hstrPresident Harry Truman’s home

TrUMaNhOMevisiTOrsCeNTer223 N. Main • (816) 254-9929www.trumanlibrary.org/trivia/tours.htmTicket & information center

TrUMaNlibrarY&MUseUM500 W. 24 Hwy • (816) 268-8200www.trumanlibrary.orgPresidential library & museum

vaileMaNsiON1500 N. Liberty • (816) 325-7430www.vailemansion.orgHistoric home

LoDGiNGhaWThOrN-abeD&breakfasT1 Hawthorn Place • (816) 252-2607www.hawthornbb.comHalf mile west of the Englewood Arts District

highergrOUNDhOTel200 N. Delaware(816) 836-0292www.highergroundhotel.comAcross the street from the Truman Home

TheiNNaTOPhelia’s201 N. Main • (816) 461-4525www.opheliasind.com/welcomeThe only lodging directly on the Square in Independence

ThreeTrailsiNNbeD&breakfasT1107 W. college St. • (816) 796-7037www.threetrailsinn.comBed & Breakfast

sereNDiPiTYbeD&breakfasT116 S. Pleasant • (816) 833-4719www.serendipitybedandbreakfast.comBed & Breakfast

WOODsTOCkiNN1212 W. Lexington Ave. • (816) 833-2233Bed & Breakfast

SPECiALTY RETAiLbehereNOW205 W. Lexington • (816) 461-7819www.b-here-now.comHome decor & design center

blUe&greYbOOkshOPPe106 e. Walnut • (816) 252-9909www.blueandgrey.comCivil war books & other related items

DafTCrafTs109 e. LexingtonHandmade gifts, toys, accessories and more

DesigNliviNg115 S. Main St. • (816) 616-0485Scholar Rocks, Jewelry, Vases, Porcelain, Paintings & more.

eliZabeThheNrY208 W. Lexington • (816) 252-6300Women’s Boutique featuring fun, funky & functional items

gaTeWaYleTTerJaCkeTs213 N. Main • (816) 252-5111Jackets, award patches & pins

gilberTWhiTNeY&CO.104 N. Liberty • (816) 836-0567www.gilbertwhitney.netSpecialty groceries & kitchenware

JUsTTaffY204 N. Liberty • (816) 254-2450www.justtaffy.comTaffy, fudge and other yummies

kNiTCrafTYarNshOP215 N. Main • (816) 461-1248www.knitcraft.comKnitting & crocheting supplies

lilYWOlfgaNg206 N. Liberty • (816) 836-3822www.lilywolfgang.comA mishmash boutique


OPEN: Sunday & Monday 11:00-2:30 • Tues.-Sat. 11:00-9:00

Experience A Taste of

Germany!

www.rheinlandrestaurant.com

The Rheinland Restaurant208 N. Main • 816.461.5383



Since 1949

317 W. Maple

816-252-8130

Storm Doors • WindowsScreened-in Porches • Car Ports

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Antiques & Collectibles213 N. Main • 816-833-1693

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Delightful Treasures…Playful as aMarch Wind

816-252-6300

208 W. Lexington Ave, Independence, MO

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PaNDOra’sCUP228 W. Maple Avenue • (816) 536-6551A cultural curiosity shop

sCaNDiNaviaPlaCe209 N. Main • (816) 461-6633European gifts and more

shOP&PaWN211 N osage Street • (816) 254-0022www.shopandpawn.comPawn shop

TheCrafTshOP111 N. Main #2 • (816) 461-0191In the Emporium BuildingAffordable handmade crafts

UPTOWNbOUTiQUe200 N. Liberty • (816) 736-7369 www.uptownboutique.bzfs.comWomen’s Designer Clothing

WhisPeriNgWiNDsTraDiNgPOsT121 e. Lexington • (816) 461-7274Mic-0-say & Native American beads, jewelry and more

WhisTlesTOPT-shirTs107 e. Lexington Ave • (816) 254-4880www.WhistleStopTshirts.comT-shirts, hoodies, hats & more

WilDabOUTharrY104 W. Maple • (816) 252-0100www.wildaboutharryind.comMen’s accessories & furnishings

MiSCELLANEouSalliN’sTaXiDerMY&arCherY127 e Lexington Ave. • (816) 254-6668 Taxidermy & Archery

b&gCOMPUTers106 S. Main • (816) 833-8663Computer repair

CraigJONesTaXiDerMY123 W. Lexington • (816) 254-1013Game heads, birds, tanning

DesigNer’saveNUeUPhOlsTerY202 N. Liberty • (816) 836-3075Upholstery specialist

DireCTCaskeTOUTleT210 W. Maple Avenue • (816) 252-0979www.directcasketoutlet.netReduced cost caskets

greg’slOCk&keY112 S. Memorial Drive • (816) 836-3639www.gregslock.comLock and key service

h&rblOCk207 N. Main • (816) 254-2000www.hrblock.comTax Preperation Service

saNTafeglass145 e. Lexington • (816) 254-5515www.santafeglass.netAutomotive • Residential • Commercial

seUf’sgUiTars143 e. Lexington • (816) 833-8308www.seufsrepair.comGuitars: repair and custom built

shOCOalUMiNUM317 W. Maple • (816) 252-8130Storm Doors, windows, screened-in porches and car ports

Winter ClearanceAND

New Spring Arrivals daily!

206 N. LIBERTY ST.INdEpENdENcE, MO 64050

www.lilywolfgang.com • 816-836-3822

I t ’s al l at l i ly wol fgang,a mishmash bout ique!

Pandora’s CupA CULTURAL CURIOSITY SHOP

ON THE HISTORIC INDEPENDENCE SQUARE

228 W. MAPLE AVE.INDEPENDENCE, MO 64050PHONE: 816-536-6551

[email protected]


view from my

STOREFRONT

The following are excerpts from a recent interview with Tom and Sue Waters, owners of corporate copy Print, 111 S. Main St., Independence, Mo.

examiner: What was the most memorable event in your 18 year his-tory?

Tomandsue: The day the floor broke.

e: What?!T&s: In 2009 we were excited to

install our brand new full color print-ing press. but while the 10 ton forklift was bringing it in, the concrete floor began to crumble. Luckily it didn’t go far but it destroyed the floor in our production area. but thanks to an experienced mover, a very good con-crete company and an amazing staff we did not miss a single deadline. We were back up and running in 2 days.

e: Have you had other memorable events?

T&s: yes. recently the Indepen-dence economic Development coun-cil named ccP as one of The 2011 Small business of the year. This is a great honor and we are most appre-ciative. There are a lot of outstanding businesses here in Independence and to be recognized is gratifying. That was a fun day.

e: Why did you locate on the Square?

T&s: We had been busting at the seams for quite some time and look-ing to buy our own building. one day on the way back from a chamber meeting I drove through the Square. I noticed a building for sale. My initial reaction was to keep driving but I paused for a moment and after look-ing around I realized that the Square was on the rebound. of course Ken and cindy Mcclain deserve the credit for starting the renaissance. We ended up buying the building and it may have been one of our best busi-ness decisions. This area is truly a gem and we have enjoyed working with our fellow stakeholders.

e: Tell us more about corporate copy Print?

T&s: besides a variety of printing and copying products we also offer graphic design, signs, banners, trade show materials, oversized prints and mailing services. An experienced staff coupled with the capability to handle most projects in-house makes us strong in a very competitive industry.

ccP also maintains a very use-ful website with valuable tools for its users. We want to add a heartfelt thank you to our loyal customers.

Corporate Copy Print is located at 111 S. Main Street

in Independence. They can also be found at

www.corporatecopyprint.com or 816-252-0400.


Tuesday, April 3rdThe Pavilion at John Knox Village

520 NW Murray Road, Lee’s Summit, MO 64081

Order by phone 350-6341 OR 350-6383 with credit card OR Purchase at

The Examiner office,410 S. Liberty, Independence, MO 64050

Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4 p.m.

VENDOR SPACE AVAILABLE!Call 350-6341 or email:

[email protected]

Jackson CountyElectrical

Services, Inc.

DOORS OPEN AT 4 PMCome early, reserve your seat and shop many local vendors

SHOW BEGINS AT 7 PM

TICKETS ON SALE NOW!$15.00 — General Admission, $20, $22 and $25 — Limited Reserved Seating

FREE SUBSCRIPTION! Attendees can select to receive Taste of Home OR Healthy Cooking magazine. ($20.95 value)

Presented by The Examiner and Cosentino’s Price Chopper

Drop your whisks, grab your friends, and join us for a night of fun at the Taste of Home Cooking School show.

During this interactive event, you’ll watch top culinary expert, Guy Klinzing, demonstrate ten new recipes you can easily recreate in your home. Armed with new culinary tips and techniques, you’ll be sure to impress your family and

friends with these sophisticated yet surprisingly easy-to-make dishes.

Not only will you leave the event with new recipe ideas, you’ll also go home with a valuable gift bag. Our ever-popular gift bags include an assortment of products and coupons, including two Taste of Home magazines. And while you’re there, remember to enter for a chance to win one of many exciting door prizes.

The Taste of Home Cooking School is an event you won’t want to miss. Let’s get cooking!

Guy KlinzingCulinary Specialist

He’sBack!


arTYParTY@lilYWOlfgaNgFri., March 16Stop by store to pickup your pass in advance206 N. LibertyrSvP 816-836-3822

liveJaZZ&blUes@OPheliasresTaUraNTFriday’s 8pm - MidnightMarch 16 - Mama rayMarch 23 - Millie edwards & FriendsMarch 30 - Lori Tucker ensemble201 N. Mainwww.opheliasind.com816-461-4525

arTOPeNiNg@PriMarYCOlOrsgallerYSat., March 17 •3pm - 6pmcreative encaustics Ann Trask and Keith Kavanaugh March 17, 2012 - April 14, 2012109 W. Lexingtonwww.primarycolorsgallery.com

25ThaNNUalbiNghaM-WaggONerfashiONshOWaNDlUNCheONSat., March 17 • Noonbingham-Waggoner estate313 W. PacificFor information: 816-461-3491

gilberTWhiTNeYClasses104 N. LibertyWhat to do with chicken: Asian style Sat., March 24 • 6pm-8pmItalian cooking: Pizza Sat., April 14 • 6pm-8pmWhat to do with chicken: Tasty Fried chicken Tues., April 17 • 6pm-8pmMexican Fiesta with Mama Dida Sat., April 28 • 6pm-8pmwww.gilbertwhitney.net/classesFor more information: 816-836-0567

CirCleThesQUare5krUN/WalkSaturday, March 31 • 8amcommunity Service League404 N. Noland rd.www.cslcares.org

gONeWiThTheWiNDiNfOrMalTeaParTYaNDfashiONshOWSaturday, March 31 • 2pm - 4pmvaile Mansion • 1500 N. Libertycall for reservation: 816-229-8293

hisTOriCsiTesOPeNfOr2012seasONopen April 1 through october 31The bingham-Waggoner estate1859 Jail & Marshal’s Home Museumvaile Mansion1827 Log courthousewww.indepmo.org/calendar

CerTifieDaMbassaDOrTraiNiNgTruman Memorial building416 W. MapleSat., April 26 • 9am - NoonLunch providedwww.ctanetwork.com/about-ctaFor more information contact816-325-7112

liveMUsiC@MaiNsTreeTCOffeehOUseopen Mic Tuesdays 6:30pm – 8:30pmMusic variety on Fridays & Saturdays7pm - 9pm107 S. Mainwww.mstreetcoffeehouse.com

eNgleWOODarTWalk10900 e. Winner rd.every 3rd Friday of the Month5:30pm – 9pmArt, Fashion, Food, Fun, Music, Street Performerswww.englewoodstation.com

NaTiONalfrONTierTrailsMUseUMMuseum open DailyMonday-Saturday 9am – 4:30pmSunday 12:30pm – 4:30pmSpecial workshops & presentations throughout the month.www.ci.independence.mo.us/NFTM

harrYs.TrUMaNNaTiONalhisTOriCsiTevisitors center: 223 N. Main 816-254-9929visitors center open Daily 8:30am – 5pmTruman Home: 219 N. Delawarewww.npd.gov/hstr

PiONeerTrailsaDveNTUresoral History Tours - covered Wagon or Sleigh rides Pickup @ 217 N. Main (1859 Jail Museum)www.pioneertrailsadvertures.comAvailability dependent upon weather.

haZellerOlliNsPUPPeTrYMUseUMaTThePUPPeTrYarTsiNsTiTUTe11025 e. Winner rd. in englewoodTue-Sat 10am-5pmPuppet Shows on Most Weekendswww.hazelle.org

TaffYMakiNgDeMONsTraTiONONaNaNTiQUeTaffYMaChiNeevery Sunday at Just Taffy204 N. Liberty

sponsored byThe Truman Libraryand MuseumCAlENdAR OF EvENTS

We’reexcitedto“PreseNTsPriNg”

onthesquaresaturday,March31

10am-5pmParticipating shops

will be offering presentations and demonstrations throughout the day.

www.independencesquare.com

FEATUREdevent

harrYs.TrUMaNlibrarY&MUseUM500 W. US Hwy 24Museum Hours:Mon.-Sat. 9am - 5pm Sunday Noon - 5pmTrAcING THe TrUMANS: An American Story March 9 - December 31, 2012PerMANeNT eXHIbIT:Harry S. Truman: His LIfe & TimesTruman: The Presidential yearsSecoND SATUrDAyS:Talkin’ Truman: 11amwww.trumanlibrary.org800-833-1225


in case you missed it!

Event: Englewood Art Walk February 2012Location: Cork & Barrel, Englewood Arts DistrictDescription: Members of the Kansas City Chapter of the American Asso-ciation of Zoo Keepers display artwork created by zoo animals.

Event: Arty Party

Location: Lily Wolfgang

Description: Party goers browse the new arrivals.

Event: Arty Party Location: Lily WolfgangDescription: Shawn Boswell from Platinum Lady Cakes serves brownies and cheese cake.

Event: February Englewood Art Walk

Location: Three Trails Trading Post

Description: Debra Parks creates glass beads

(Lampworking).

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