Swanky Interior Design - Happy Hour

Swanky's is re-opening with a Kimono "trunk show" and R.A.D has a few pieces in the Gallery.

Swanky Interior Design Gallery Friday (6pm - 9pm) to Saturday May 30 (11 - 6pm)

3410 Main Street

Kansas City, MO 64111

816-392-9377

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COVID - capacity guidelines will be followed. 

Kept Women of God - EPIC ****CANCELED****

Are you ready to rummmmmmmble! Ladies, invite your family and friends for a weekend celebration! Come be apart of the Kept Woman of God 5th Anniversary E.P.I.C Experience. 

10 contenders are coming for the BELT!

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United Believers Community Church

5600 East 112 Terrace

Kansas City, MO 64134

Kansas City Fashion Week F/W'20 (March 22nd - March 28th) ****CANCELED****

R.A.D models will take the stage Saturday March 28th.

Kansas City Fashion Week is a nexus of fashion professionals. Featuring local, national and international designers, each year KCFW produces two full weeks of premier runway shows, enabling designers to collaborate with seasoned stylists, make-up artists, models and photographers to present their collections in the most professional atmosphere imaginable.

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Omaha Fashion Week

OFW Spring 2020: EVOLVE Featured Designer Showcase

Omaha Design Center

evolve: to develop, especially to a more complex form

True Colors - Artist Talk

Color is a language and a vital part of the artist’s vocabulary. We use them to represent emotional and psychological states, our experience of the spiritual and the mundane, and can, without words, convey meaning, world views, and the nature of our innermost thoughts.

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Carter Art Center (Penn Valley Community College)

Reception 5pm - 8pm
Artist Talks at 6pm

Cupid's Gem

Thompson Barn

11184 Lackman Road, Lenexa, KS

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Over 35 jewelry artisans were juried in to participate in this show.  Purchase from some of the best in this area. 

Swanky Interior Design - Happy Hour

Starting the decade with a NEW / EXCITING venture with Swanky's on Main Street.  Everyone is invited to come check out what we are up too.

Swanky Interior Design Gallery (6pm - 9pm)

3410 Main Street

Kansas City, Mo 64111

North Kansas City Hospital

North Kansas City Hospital

Prairie View Room 7am - 4pm

Stop in the Pavilion at North Kansas City Hospital and SHOP!!!! 

Room next door to the Seasons Café. 

FREE and open to the public.

North Kansas City Hospital

North Kansas City Hospital

Prairie View Room 7am - 4pm

Stop in the Pavilion at North Kansas City Hospital and SHOP!!!! 

Room next door to the Seasons Café. 

FREE and open to the public.

InterUrban ArtHouse

InterUrban ArtHouse

8001 Newton

Overland Park, KS 66204

9 - 2pm

Join us for our annual Studio artist and Artist member showcase exhibition and open house, featuring new and affordable work from our wide variety of studio artists and members.  Stop in to shop for original and handmade gifts,  food, and drink, and take a tour of our 19 artist studios.

InterUrban ArtHouse

InterUrban ArtHouse

8001 Newton

Overland Park, KS 66204

5-8pm

Join us for our annual Studio artist and Artist member showcase exhibition and open house, featuring new and affordable work from our wide variety of studio artists and members.  Stop in to shop for original and handmade gifts,  food, and drink, and take a tour of our 19 artist studios.

9th Annual Holiday Swing

The Midwest's top indie craft fair as we pop-up in Union Station for The 9th Annual Holiday Swing! KC's handmade holiday destination, with over 150 of The Midwest's greatest makers/crafters/artisans and a whole lot of Holiday FUN! Unique and handmade holiday gifts for everyone, all under one roof.  You don't want to miss this!

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Union Station

30 W Pershing Rd

Kansas City, MO

10 - 5pm 

9th Annual Holiday Swing

The Midwest's top indie craft fair as we pop-up in Union Station for The 9th Annual Holiday Swing! KC's handmade holiday destination, with over 150 of The Midwest's greatest makers/crafters/artisans and a whole lot of Holiday FUN! Unique and handmade holiday gifts for everyone, all under one roof.  You don't want to miss this!

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Union Station

30 W Pershing Rd

Kansas City, MO 

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10-7pm

Dazzling Divas - Cancer Benefit

Adams Pointe Conference Center

1400 NE Coronado Dr

Blue Springs, MO 64014

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Event starts at 7pm

Designer Fall Home Show 10/19 & 10/20

Rissa's Artistic Design

2211 NW 62nd ST, Kansas City, MO 64151

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Hours: 9am - 9pm

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Enjoy a fun afternoon of shopping at the designer home.  Special live music by Misha Roberts and Alex Vogt (guitarist) from 12-4pm.

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Kansas City Fashion Week S/S '20 (Sept 18th - 21th)

R.A.D will be vending Wednesday  - Saturday.  

Saturday is FREE and open to the public  1pm  - 4pm.

Kansas City Fashion Week is a nexus of fashion professionals. Featuring local, national and international designers, each year KCFW produces two full weeks of premier runway shows, enabling designers to collaborate with seasoned stylists, make-up artists, models and photographers to present their collections in the most professional atmosphere imaginable.

Buyers and individual consumers are provided an opportunity to order apparel and accessories shown on the runway and KCFW provides industry professionals an avenue to showcase their abilities to a national audience. 

With an unapologetic focus on the business side of the fashion industry, each KCFW event highlights the many facets of fashion commerce.  Buyers from retail establishments, media personalities, online apparel entrepreneurs and celebrities help to comprise an audience for each show, making KCFW a must-attend event for established and emerging fashion professionals. 

Mid Summer Art Fair Aug 9th - Aug 11th

Ward Parkway Shopping Center - Regular Mall hours Friday through Sunday.

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Designer Summer Home Show

Rissa's Artistic Design

2211 NW 62nd ST, Kansas City, MO 64151

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Hours: 9am - 9pm

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Enjoy a fun afternoon of shopping at the designer home.  Special live music by Misha Roberts and Alex Vogt (guitarist) from 12-4pm.

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Omaha Quilt Convention

Embassy Suites Omaha-La Vista Hotel & Conference Center

12520 Westport Parkway, La Vista, NE 68128

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• Times: Thurs: 5pm-8pm / Fri: 9am-7pm / Sat: 9am-4pm
• Admission: $9

• More Info: View 270+ stunning quilts, see demonstrations, and peruse the goods from many vendors as the Omaha Quilters' Guild presents their 41st Annual Quilt Show with the theme "Showers of Color."

Women of Color UMKC Leadership Conference

UMKC Student Union

5100 Cherry ST, Kansas City, MO 64110

Mission

Provide an environment for, by and about Women of Color that promotes equity, education and professional development.

Vision

The Women of Color Leadership Conference will be recognized as the premier conference addressing the needs of Women of Color in the Kansas City area.

West 18th Street Fashion Show

The West 18th Street Fashion Show is an independent platform for wearable art and design established in 2000. Founded to showcase regional creatives, the event has become an international event drawing a 2000 plus audience to a one way city block. An urban tradition with a history of inclusiveness and experimentation, live music, and a changing DIY backdrop, the West 18th Street Fashion Show has developed the landscape of an emerging downtown for nearly 20 years. The production quality and collaboration produces an opportunity for incredible images, an authentic experience and encourages generations of makers to bring their talent to a public space.

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This season’s theme is Summer Adorned. “Adornment and self decoration are timeless acts of human ritual. We paint, pierce, tattoo and dress our bodies in honor and recognition of our life cycle. From our first pair of earrings to our last pair of dancing shoes, we curate the story of our lives.” – Peregrine Honig, Senior Artistic Director of West 18th Street Fashion Show

Earth Day in Columbia MO

Booth: L 16

Between Elm and 6th Street by Peace Park

Kansas City Fashion Week Fall / Winter 2019

Discount Code: Clarissa10

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Kansas City Fashion Week is a nexus of fashion professionals. Featuring local, national and international designers, each year KCFW produces two full weeks of premier runway shows, enabling designers to collaborate with seasoned stylists, make-up artists, models and photographers to present their collections in the most professional atmosphere imaginable.

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With an unapologetic focus on the business side of the fashion industry, each KCFW event highlights the many facets of fashion commerce.  

Metropolitan Missionary Baptist Church

2310 Linwood, Kansas City, MO 

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"The Met:" Food...Fun...Fellowship! First Friday event March 1, 2019 from 6-8 p.m

State Street Bank POP UP

Hours: 11am -1pm

State Street Bank POP UP

801 Pennsylvania Ave

Kansas City, MO 64105

It is open to the public-FREE.

Women in the Arts

Celebrating "Women in the Arts" 

Tomahawk Ridge Community Center

11902 Lowell Ave

Overland Park, Kansas 66213

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Open to the public to view and purchase art. (FREE EVENT)

Mid Winter Art Fair 2/8/19 - 2/10/19

Ward Parkway Shopping Center Mid-Winter Art Fair

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Collections: A Visual Journey of Art Through the Eyes of Sherry Whetstone - McCall

Opening Reception Saturday, February 2, 2019 4pm - 6pm

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Stocksdale Gallery of Art

252 William Jewell College Dr.

Brown Hall, 2nd Floor

Liberty, MO 64068

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This Unique Exhibit Includes:

* Original Art Quilts by Sherry Whetstone - McCall

*Selections from Sherry's Personal Art Collection

*Domestic Violence Awareness Installation 

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Hours: Mon - Fri 10am - 5pm

January 21 - February 22, 2019

Cupid's Gem

Thompson Barn

11184 Lackman Road, Lenexa, KS

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Over 35 jewelry artisans were juried in to participate in this show.  Purchase from some of the best in this area. 

InterUrban ArtHouse

Time: 10am-5pm

Address: 8001 Newton St, Overland Park, KS 66204

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Join us for our annual Studio artist and Artist member showcase exhibition and open house, featuring new and affordable work from our wide variety of studio artists and members. Stop in to shop for original and handmade gifts, enjoy music, food and drink, and take a tour of our 17 artist studios.
 

InterUrban Arthouse

Time: 5pm-8pm

Address: 8001 Newton St, Overland Park, KS 66204

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Join us for our annual Studio artist and Artist member showcase exhibition and open house, featuring new and affordable work from our wide variety of studio artists and members. Stop in to shop for original and handmade gifts, enjoy music, food and drink, and take a tour of our 17 artist studios.

African American Artists Collective 2.0

Time: Noon-2pm

Address: 1664 Broadway Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64108

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Creative Designer of Rissa’s Artistic Design
Let's Link Together.
Fee: $35.00 (Includes instruction and materials)
Ages: Adults
Length:  2 Hours
Requirements: No prior jewelry making skills required.
Max Class size: 6
All materials for the class will be provided.
Contact Clarissa at 816.853.9954 to sign-up and for payment. Paid in advanced is preferred.

African American Artists Collective 2.0

Time: 6pm-8pm

Address: 1664 Broadway Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64108

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Creative Designer of Rissa’s Artistic Design
Let's Link Together.
Fee: $35.00 (Includes instruction and materials)
Ages: Adults
Length:  2 Hours
Requirements: No prior jewelry making skills required.
Max Class size: 6
All materials for the class will be provided.
Contact Clarissa at 816.853.9954 to sign-up and for payment. Paid in advanced is preferred.

African American Artists Collective 2.0

Time: Noon-2pm

Address: 1664 Broadway Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64108

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Creative Designer of Rissa’s Artistic Design
Let's Link Together.
Fee: $35.00 (Includes instruction and materials)
Ages: Adults
Length:  2 Hours
Requirements: No prior jewelry making skills required.
Max Class size: 6
All materials for the class will be provided.
Contact Clarissa at 816.853.9954 to sign-up and for payment. Paid in advanced is preferred.

Bizarre Bazaar 2018 - Lawrence KS

Lawrence  Arts Center

940 New Hampshire St, Lawrence KS 66044

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The one show you never want to miss!

Join us for the 30th annual Bizarre Bazaar - a family friendly art show with a wonderful variety of handcrafted items.

No admission fee, live performances, a bake sale, and over 100 artists on three floors!

November 23 from 5pm to 9pm and
November 24 from 9am to 5pm

Chinda's Holiday Extravaganza

Artist Event Space, 3016 Cherry, Kansas City, MO 64114

Sunday 11.18.18  3 - 6pm

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Ticketed event - See the link below.

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R.A.D (MALE CLIENTS) this is a one stop shopping experience.

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Chinda's Holiday Extravaganza is back. Get into the holiday spirit while listening to live music Ms. Misha Roberts. Enjoy delicious desserts and sip on our specialty hot cider. Come prepared to shop with our amazing vendors. There will be jewelry, books, handbags, apparel, household gifts, candles, body butter & soaps, exquisite designer Christmas tree's and so much more. We are talking about an experience you don't want to miss.

Guild IT & GEW (Global Entrepreneur Week)

12 - 1:30pm

Plexpod, 300 E. 39th Street, Kansas City, MO 64114

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These talented artists will each present their business in 7 minutes followed by an inspiring Q&A.

UMKC professor Adrienne Walker Hoard's award-winning photographs have been viewed in the Berlin Biennale. Also, her paintings have been exhibited in France and Italy. Plus, she has taught at universities in South Korea and South Africa. Adrienne is the founder of Homegirl Inc, which produces a variety of handmade products, including original paintings, and monoprints, semi-precious gemstone jewelry, and hand-dyed scarves.

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Clarissa Knighten's inborn creativity for design and embellishment lead her to become a courageous and savvy art entrepreneur of jewelry design. Her business, Rissa's Artistic Design (R.A.D.) is a haven for those who seek to collect and wear bold and beautiful art. As a self-taught artist, she handcrafts masterpieces of jewelry.

– Each event is followed by networking. Get Connected!

- Be inspired, learn, and help us build greater KC businesses.

GEW - Global Entrepreneurship Week is an international celebration of the makers, innovators and job creators who launch startups and bring ideas to life.

DOSE Holiday Event

Thursday Nov 8th from 5-9pm

La Villa, 4120 Baltimore, Kansas City, MO 64111

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KC Collaboration and Kansas City Fashion Week, LLC, are together again. Join KC makers and designers at the warm and modern La Villa Kansas City space.

Kick off the holiday season with live music, cocktails, bites & fashion at our one night boutique.

Jewelry Making Party

St. Luke's Episcopal Church

5325 Nieman Rd, Shawnee, Kansas 66203

7-9pm

This falls event is an art - jewelry party, where you will create your own memory wire linked bracelet, guided by Clarissa Knighten.  Call the church office 913-631-8597 to reserve a spot.  Limited to the first 24.  $20 at the door.  Bring your favorite drink or dish to share.

Designer Fall Home Show - Day 2

Rissa's Artistic Design

2211 NW 62nd St, Kansas City, MO 64151

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Enjoy a fun afternoon of shopping at the designers home.  Special music by Misha Roberts and Anthony Harvey from 1-5pm.

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Designers Fall Home Show

Rissa's Artistic Design

2211 NW 62nd ST, Kansas City, MO 64151

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Enjoy a fun afternoon of shopping at the designer home.  Special music by Misha Roberts and Anthony Harvey (1-5pm).

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Kansas City Fashion Week S/S '19 (Sept 24th - 29th)

Kansas City Fashion Week is a nexus of fashion professionals. Featuring local, national and international designers, each year KCFW produces two full weeks of premier runway shows, enabling designers to collaborate with seasoned stylists, make-up artists, models and photographers to present their collections in the most professional atmosphere imaginable.

Buyers and individual consumers are provided an opportunity to order apparel and accessories shown on the runway and KCFW provides industry professionals an avenue to showcase their abilities to a national audience. 

With an unapologetic focus on the business side of the fashion industry, each KCFW event highlights the many facets of fashion commerce.  Buyers from retail establishments, media personalities, online apparel entrepreneurs and celebrities help to comprise an audience for each show, making KCFW a must-attend event for established and emerging fashion professionals. 

Kansas City Fashion Week S/S '19 (Sept 24th - 29th) - Open to the public

Kansas City Fashion Week is a nexus of fashion professionals. Featuring local, national and international designers, each year KCFW produces two full weeks of premier runway shows, enabling designers to collaborate with seasoned stylists, make-up artists, models and photographers to present their collections in the most professional atmosphere imaginable.

Buyers and individual consumers are provided an opportunity to order apparel and accessories shown on the runway and KCFW provides industry professionals an avenue to showcase their abilities to a national audience. 

With an unapologetic focus on the business side of the fashion industry, each KCFW event highlights the many facets of fashion commerce.  Buyers from retail establishments, media personalities, online apparel entrepreneurs and celebrities help to comprise an audience for each show, making KCFW a must-attend event for established and emerging fashion professionals. 

National Black Book Club Conference 2018

Intercontinental Buckhead Atlanta

3315 Peachtree Road NW

Atlanta, Georgia 30326

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Kept Women of God - Ladies Night Out

Live music, food, fun, vendors and so much more... We hope you are able to join us.

Friday July 20th at 6PM - 10PM

Artis Event Center - 3016 Cherry Street Kansas City, MO
 

Makers Faire Union Station - June 24th

The Strawberry Swing is 'Popping-Up' at this year's Maker Faire Kansas City at Union Station! We are {super duper} excited to bring one of the Midwest's #1 Indie Craft Fairs to a nationwide celebration of the maker movement: Maker Faire!

WHEN AND WHERE

Maker Faire Kansas City
Jun 23rd & 24th, 2018: Saturday 10-6 and Sunday 10-5
Union Station Kansas City

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Makers Faire Union Station - June 23

The Strawberry Swing is 'Popping-Up' at this year's Maker Faire Kansas City at Union Station! We are {super duper} excited to bring one of the Midwest's #1 Indie Craft Fairs to a nationwide celebration of the maker movement: Maker Faire!

WHEN AND WHERE

Maker Faire Kansas City
Jun 23rd & 24th, 2018: Saturday 10-6 and Sunday 10-5
Union Station Kansas City

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Private Designer Event

Rissa's Artistic Design has been requested to showcase wearable art at this private event. 

Women of Color UMKC Leadership Conference

UMKC Student Union

5100 Cherry ST, Kansas City, MO 64110

Mission

Provide an environment for, by and about Women of Color that promotes equity, education and professional development.

Vision

The Women of Color Leadership Conference will be recognized as the premier conference addressing the needs of Women of Color in the Kansas City area.

IRS Employee Event

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Art in the Park - Macken Park June 8-9th

The Arts in the Park Festival brings together the most accomplished artists, makers, and entertainers in the region in beautiful Macken Park in Historic North Kansas City, Missouri. This year's festivities include children's art activities and plein air event and beer garden.

Italian Fest - Zona Rosa June 1st, 2nd and 3rd

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Strawberry Swing - 2 day Event 5/19 & 5/20

Alexander Majors Property

8201 Stateline Road

Kansas City, MO 

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10-5pm both days

Find me in booth #58

Designer Spring Home Show - Day 2

Rissa's Artistic Design

2211 NW 62nd St, Kansas City, MO 64151

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Enjoy a fun afternoon of shopping at the designers home.  Special music by Misha Roberts and Anthony Harvey from 1-5pm.

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Designers Spring Home Show

Rissa's Artistic Design

2211 NW 62nd ST, Kansas City, MO 64151

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Enjoy a fun afternoon of shopping at the designer home.  Special music by Misha Roberts and Anthony Harvey (1-5pm).

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Earth Day in Columbia MO

Booth: F 14

Between Elm and 6th Street by Peace Park

Kept Women of God - 2 day conference

Friday, April 6th, 2018

• 5:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.

  • Memorial Church International

  • 11424 Hickman Mills Drive

  • Kansas City, MO 64134

Saturday, April 7th, 2018

• 8:30 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.

  • Memorial Church International

  • 11424 Hickman Mills Drive

  • Kansas City, MO 64134

  • 11424 Hickman Mills Drive

  • Kansas City, MO 64134

GUILDit - Presenter

Kemper Museum, 4420 Warwick, Kansas City, MO 64111

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Each event is followed by networking. Get Connected!
– Be inspired, learn and help us build better KC businesses.
– Free event, with optional $5 donation
– This event is dedicated to Black History Month and these two women who are brightly blazing their own paths.

Wife Life

Wife Life Event held at Vivid Event space in Grandview

Mid- Winter Art Fair 2/9/18 - 2/11/18

Ward Parkway Shopping Center Mid-Winter Art Fair

Cupid's Gem Artisan Jewelry Show

Thompson Barn

11184 Lackman Road, Lenexa, KS

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Over 35 jewelry artisans were juried in to participate in this show.  Purchase from some of the best in this area. 

No More Excuses Only Results

No More Excuses Only Results conference is designed to empower entrepreneurs the skills to generate growth.

Kwanzaa on the Vine

Celebrate the "principles" of  Kwanzaa at the Gem Theater 1615 E 18th St, Kansas City, MO.  Dec 26 - 31.

The vendor market opens each night at 6pm, program begins at 7pm. This event is FREE to the public.  Join me in learning about Kwanzaa.

ArtHouse Holiday Market - Dec Event

InterUrban Art House

8001 Newton Street

Overland Park, KS 66204

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Are you looking for something fun to do?  Come join us for the 3rd Friday / Saturday ArtHouse local artist shopping experience. It will be a great time to meet the artist and pick up one of a kind gifts.  

ArtHouse Hoilday Market - Dec Event

InterUrban Art House

8001 Newton Street

Overland Park, KS 66204

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Are you looking for something fun to do?  Come join us for the 3rd Friday / Saturday ArtHouse local artist shopping experience. It will be a great time to meet the artist and pick up one of a kind gifts.  

Heritage Holiday Mart

Heritage Middle School

600 W Kansas St, 

Liberty, MO 64068

Be sure to come see R.A.D at: Heritage Middle School

Lake Wakuomis Craft Show

Location coming soon 

Oak Park PSTA / Booster Club Craft Fair

Oak Park High School

825 NE 79th Terr

Kansas City, MO 64118

9-4pm

ArtHouse Holiday Market

InterUrban Art House

8001 Newton Street

Overland Park, KS 66204

Are you looking for something fun to do?  Come join us for the 3rd Friday / Saturday ArtHouse local artist shopping experience. It will be a great time to meet the artist and pick up one of a kind gifts.  

ArtHouse Holiday Market

InterUrban Art House

8001 Newton Street

Overland Park, KS 66204

5-8pm

Are you looking for something fun to do?  Come join us for the 3rd Friday / Saturday ArtHouse local artist shopping experience. It will be a great time to meet the artist and pick up one of a kind gifts.  

Precious Woman Retreat 2017

Drury Inn & Suites

20300 East 42nd Street S

Blue Springs, MO 64015