It is far too hot to travel anywhere within the city comfortably, so I am at home, practicing my metalsmithing skills. I can’t say it goes well, but I feel busy, at least.
Some activities to contemplate, once it cools off a bit:

August film series (various locations)
The latest textile exhibit at the Nerman Museum
Try [...]

From SquashBlossomGroup, posted by BadSeed farmer, Brooke Saveggio:
…at the BADSEED Friday Night Market: As usual there will be oh so hot “HOTMAMA” breads and sweet treats, luscious organic soaps and body products, beyond organic eggs, Sue’s famous strawberry tarts, herbs and heirloom transplants for your garden, as well as greens galore including salad mixes with [...]

Another Excelsior Springs find–artist Cathy Johnson! How wonderful–

Did you know the Donald Judd was born in Excelsior Springs? I had no idea. You can see his art at the Nelson Atkins Museum.

I am so excited about this venture–they’re reopening the old Armour Theater in North Kansas City.
From Mike Rice at the KC Star:

For showtime information at Screenland Armour, call 816-421-9700.
A VIP grand opening ceremony for the theater will be Wednesday. A dedication will be at 7:30 p.m. and the lighting of the marquee at 8:30 [...]

There is a lot happening this weekend…and so I also present to you, the Grand Opening of the Merriam Organic Market! Tuesday, May 27th starting at 4pm. Thank you, thank you. No, I had no hand in any of this, I just find the small town of Merriam, Kansas interesting.
From the Local [...]

Whoo–hooo! Excelsior Springs has a local food grocery store? They are so lucky–the old downtown of ES is starting to look most attractive.
It looks like Sage Moon Naturals will be there at their Grand Opening this weekend. The store calls their weekly farmer meetings, “Meet the Farmers.” Yes, but doesn’t that [...]

Oh. I emailed someone about another meeting, and then lamented that I missed the registration for the SARE conference next week. The response was “Too many conferences, too many earth fairs, too much!” Damned rising interest in sustainability! (I’m kidding, of course~)
I feel their pain. I feel their pain because the [...]

Update, since there are so many google hits:
28th annumal fall gem, mineral and jewelry show
kcmo
10/31-11/2, 2008
mcc/btc exhibit hall
1775 universal ave (i-435 at front street)
adults: 5$, students: $2, under 8:free
fri/sat: 10-7; sun: 10-5
fyi:www.showsofintegrity.com
7-9–KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI: Show; Association of Earth Science Clubs of Greater Kansas City; Metropolitan Community College, Business and Technology College exhibition hall, 1775 Universal [...]