Continuing the tradition . . . October’s Sunday in the Park with StoneLion Puppet Theatre is a live performance of Stellaluna. Based on the book by Janell Canon and with perfect harmony for Fall events, we are going Batty! Little Stellauna is separated from her mother and falls into a nest full of birds. A delightful […]
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After ten months of intense activity, Phase II of construction at Swope Soccer Village officially concluded on August 29 and league play at the new Swope Park facility commenced on September 5. The official opening/dedication will take place on September 12. This $13 million recreational sports facility expansion consists of three phases. Phase I, completed […]
Kansas City’s favorite art walk, First Friday in the Crossroads district, has a surprise in store for visitors on Septrember 5. Art Walk revelers will be transported by bus from the Crossroads to the Buttonwood Art Space at 3013 Main to see a full house of new paintings of Kansas City’s famous fountains. The featured […]
Construction of Kansas City Zoo’s new Orangutan Canopy is underway as the official ground breaking took place on Wednesday, August 27. Designed to highlight the fascinating aspects of orangutans, the 3,400 square foot outdoor habitat will challenge their dexterity and intelligence. From the forest floor to the treetops, there will be motivational tools to encourage […]
On August 16, Kansas City, Missouri Parks and Recreation Commissioners, City Officials, and Congressman Emanuel Cleaver II hosted a ribbon cutting to celebrate streetscape improvements along Emanuel Cleaver II Boulevard from Rockhill Road to The Paseo. Orange Ribbons on Cleaver Boulevard was the theme to honor of the spirit of the boulevard’s namesake, Emanuel Cleaver II, who believes […]
On August 8, the City of Kansas City, Missouri dedicated a newly-built expanse of Shoal Creek Parkway between North Woodland Avenue and North Harrison Street. The $2.5-million roadway improvement extends Shoal Creek Parkway west, connecting sections of the roadway that had been separate for years. Work on the project began in late 2013 and final […]
Tony Hawk and his Birdhouse Skateboards team will be visiting Penn Valley Skatepark on August 15 as a stop on the Birdhouse On The Road Tour. The annual Birdhouse Summer tour gives fans a great opportunity to come out and see some of the best that skateboarding has to offer at many of the finest skateparks […]
Orange Ribbons on Emanuel Cleaver II Boulevard FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 4, 2014 WHO: City of Kansas City, Missouri Parks and Recreation, City Officials and Congressman Emanuel Cleaver II WHAT: Ribbon Cutting to celebrate streetscape improvements (street lights, sidewalks, trees and planters, bus shelters, etc.) along Emanuel Cleaver II Boulevard, across Troost Avenue between Rockhill Road and The Paseo . […]
Community event will close out successful summer youth programming. Mayor James recently announced that the third annual “Sly’s Rock the Block” celebration will take place on Saturday, August 16 at Union Station in the south parking lot. This free event, produced by the Mayor’s Office of Civic and Community Engagement and the City of Kansas […]
Area artists are painting Kansas City’s iconic fountains this summer to help raise $2,500,000 for nine aging fountains that need immediate and critical repair. Artists will offer their fountain artwork to the non-profit City of Fountains Foundation for an exhibit and on-line auction that begins September 5. The paintings will be featured at Buttonwood Art […]
In 2008, Kansas City’s trails system comprised 25 miles of short, fragmented pieces. Today, the system has flourished, with 75 miles of long continuous trail segments throughout Kansas City. An additional eight trail miles are planned for completion in 2015. It’s no wonder Missouri was named the “Best Trails State” by national organization American Trails! […]