discover downtown independence

Downtown Independences h o p p i n g • d i n i n g • e n t e r t a i n m e n t

Hometown Chefs…

Elena ShultzElena’s Cateringand Carry Out

Pete LeeDave’s Bakery & Deli

Sean LeventhalCafé Verona

David HammonThe Rheinland Restaurant

Kenneth RobbinsThe Rheinland Restaurant

Tony ManciniElena’s Cateringand Carry Out

Rhonda ShieldsDiamond Bowl

tttttttttt Ernest CastorThe Courthouse Exchange

Fanny RuisSabor Latino

Luke PickettOphelia’s Restaurant and Inn

Paul DoringDiamond Bowl

Belkis FernandezSabor Latino

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a young couple steps up to the 10downtown independence offers a diverse selection of eating estab-lishments, each one having it’s own unique characteristics and mouth watering menu choices. With so much to see and do, you will never have to skip a meal or beverage when visiting the independence Square.

Cafeverona

italian dining at it’s finest, café verona, led by chef Sean leventhal, offers an atmosphere that will stimu-

late the senses. From the fresh aroma of classic italian dishes to inspirational art, café verona offers an escape from the Midwest to the romance of italy.

chef leventhal began his career as an intern working with French chefs in baltimore city and presents crowd-pleasing specials every Friday and Saturday night as well as daily pasta specials.

Menu items range from Pesto Gnocchi with Grilled ribeye to italian Panini Sandwiches and Jumbo Shrimp Scampi. enjoy fresh salad choices such as Herb Grilled Salmon Panzanel-la or cranberry and Walnut Spinach with the soup of the day or appetiz-ers such as Sicilian artichoke dip or verona Toasted ravioli.

café verona is located at 206 W. lexington. The entire menu can be viewed at www.cafeveronarestaurant.com. Serving hours are Monday-Thursday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

theCourthouseexchange

considered a local hang out for everyone from politicians to blue-col-lar workers, The courthouse exchange has been serving fine burgers and beer since 1899. Head chef ernest castor prepares hand-breaded fried tenderloins that will not only fill your plate but your appetite as well and for the past five years has led the kitchen team to a reputation of serv-ing homemade, delicious meals.

From sandwiches to appetizers to entrees, The courthouse exchange has a menu full of opportunities while being surrounded by a piece of his-tory.

Some of the “court specialties”

include shrimp or fisherman’s platters or classics such as a Judge’s club, bailiff’s Fried chicken or roast beef open-Faced Sandwich. enjoy home-made desserts such as chocolate fudge cake or bread pudding. Tues-day nights are Taco night featuring tacos for just 75 cents each.

The courthouse exchange is locat-ed at 113 W. lexington. The entire menu can be viewed at www.court-houseexchange.com. visit them Mon-day-Thursday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Dave’sbakeryandDeli

For the past 26 years chef and owner Pete lee has been providing the community with freshly baked pastries, breads and a menu full of breakfast and lunch homemade meals.

as a testament to the delec-table foods found at dave’s, lee has received letters from across the coun-try from travelers who have enjoyed not only the food, but also the warm and welcoming hospitality.

breakfast foods range from donuts to biscuits and gravy, sausage, eggs, bacon and hash browns. The lunch crowd can choose from sandwiches made from homemade deli bread such as ham, turkey, roast beef as well as hamburgers, barbecue beef and ham, chicken, reuben’s and tender-loin steak. Soups, salads and plenty of side orders are also available. Sweet treats include ice cream, cookies, brownies, floats, malts and sundaes.

dave’s is located at 214 W Maple and is open Monday-Friday 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Saturday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.Diamondbowl

besides offering eight lanes open

for bowling, diamond bowl has a menu full of appetizing foods for lunch and dinner. chefs rhonda Shields and Paul doring offer tantalizing appetizer options such as chili cheese Fries, Funnel cake Fries, Southwest egg rolls, Popcorn chicken and loaded Potato Wedges. entrees include Parmesan chicken Tenders, diamond club Sand-wich, Philly cheese Steak Sandwich, Salmon Sandwich, Turkey blT, many variations of hamburgers, cooked to perfection as well as soup and salads.

Shields, who has been at diamond bowl for the past 20 years, encourages patrons to stop in for a home cooked meal, regardless of whether or not bowling is your cup of tea.

diamond bowl is located at 218 n. osage Street. The entire menu can be viewed at www.diamond-bowl.com. visit them Monday-Thursday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Friday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. and on Sunday from noon to 9 p.m.

elena’sCateringandCarryoutThe father, daughter chef team,

Tony and elena Mancini, are expand-

ing their homemade meal service as they increase their storefront to include a sit down dining experience along with their already established carryout and catering.

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The Keeping RoomAntiques & Collectibles

213 N. Main • 816-833-1693Tues. - Sat. 10-4

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clothing, accessories, baby and home decor

206 N. LIBERTY ST.INdEpENdENcE, MO 64050

www.lilywolfgang.com • 816-836-3822

816-252-6300208 W. Lexington Ave • Independence, MO 64050

Tuesday - Saturday 10-5Thursday Open to 7pm

a fun andaffordable boutique!

Welcometo HistoricDowntown

Independence!

The Independence Square has a wide array

of offerings for visitors and local residents

alike. It not only provides an immense

amount of history, but also some of the finest

shopping and restaurants in Jackson County.

Supporting The Square and helping with

revitalization is a priority for the Tourism

Department and me personally. It is crucial

that we support our local merchants in order

to keep, what I consider to be, one of the

cornerstones of our community. The beauty

and culture that The Square brings to

Independence makes it one of our most

marketable historic sites.

OPEN: Sunday & Monday 10:00-2:30 • Tues.-Sat. 10:00-9:00

Experience A Taste of

Germany!

www.rheinlandrestaurant.com

The Rheinland Restaurant208 N. Main • 816.461.5383


portraits of the pastMarshall James Peacock

WrittenbytedW.Stillwell independence was wild in its early

days, but it had never dealt with anyone as wild as Jim crow chiles. chiles came from a good family but rode with the bushwhackers during the war and was never able to settle back into a respect-able lifestyle afterwards. He was mar-ried to Harry Truman’s aunt Sarah, the daughter of Solomon young. They had one half blind son who was probably the only person in town who liked Jim crow chiles. His daddy was his hero, even if he was the meanest person to ever walk the streets of the independence Square.

The crow had the whole town living in fear whenever he was around. He had a nasty habit of riding his black stallion, named John Morgan, across the square shooting out window lights in the middle of the night. Women would hide their faces in their shawls and scurry on by. all of the african americans feared for their life, and with just cause. The town marshal was afraid to face the crow; because even under the influence of whisky, he was deadly accurate with his two dragoon pistols.

Then along came James Peacock campaigning for town marshal. Pea-cock vowed to rid the town of Jim crow chiles if elected. That was a brave state-ment, but then Peacock was a brave man.

Peacock had followed General dono-phan down to Mexico. His long weary march, the fevers, and his dysentery were part of the price this country paid for the great Southwest. Then he loaded salt, corn meal, and salt pork into a prai-rie schooner and followed the trail of the forty-niners to california. could the rough life he led on those two adven-tures have given him the courage he needed to face down the guns of Jim crow chiles.

Peacock won the election with the understanding that he would be required to remove this scourge from society. Up until this time no man had the courage to even file a complaint;

but now with a new marshal, a formal complaint was filed and the word went out the marshal was going to arrest Jim crow chil-es. The crow got wind of this and sent word to the marshal that he would kill him on sight. The mar-shal strapped on his gun belt and set out for the square. He stopped only once and that was to order his young son to go back home. The boy pretended to obey, but was right back on the marshals heels as he entered the square.

Peacock turned the southwest corner by the old chrisman Saw-yer bank just as The crow stepped in front of the drug store with his half blind boy just behind him. Four shots immediately rang out, both men and both boys hit the ground. chiles and his son were both dead, Peacock and his son was severely wounded but both were still alive. Peacock had simply been faster on the draw. The loafers around the square all scurried for safety when the shots rang out, but when the dust settled the crowds gath-ered. The africans began to chant hosanna’s and everyone else began to dance and cheer. a collection was taken up to buy fireworks and the party was on. Marshal Peacock had rid the town of that awful Jim crow chiles.

Peacock was bothered the rest of his life with a bullet in his back, but became the local hero and was re-elected marshal for two more terms. in 1882 he was elected Mayor of indepen-dence and was the first mayor to have six miles of wooden sidewalks built. in 1894 he was appointed judge of the police court.

The preacher who taught Jim crow chiles the Ten commandments laid him to rest beside his half blind boy in a buckner cemetery.

ref: back in independence, Mary Paxton keeley

columnist Ted W. Stillwell is available to speak before any club, church, civic, senior, or school groups.

To reach Ted W. Stillwell send e-mail to [email protected] or call him at 816-461-4195.

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Independence EconomicDevelopment 1 Mile201 N. Forest Ave.

Adam & Eve College of

Cosmetology214

Truman Home 3 Blocks219 N. Delaware St.

Joe’s Shoe Repair 1 Block405 W. Lexington

Community of Christ Temple& Auditorium 5 Blocks1001 W. Walnut

National Frontier Trails MuseumChicago-Alton Railroad DepotThe Bingham-Waggoner Estate

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Hawthorn -A Bed & Breakfast2 Miles1 Hawthorn Place

See Page7,8&9 for business listings.


Where to eat,shop & play…Antiques and CollectiblesantIQUeS&ColleCtIbleS111 n. Main • (816) 809-8535Antiques in the Emporium Building

antIQUeSontheSQUare(See ad this page)

thekeePIngrooM213 n. Main • (816) 833-1693Antiques inside the Gateway Building

SerenDIPItY211 n. Main • (816) 252-6161Antiques and nostalgia

UZtabZantIQUeS&ColleCtIbleS118 S. Main • (816) 252-9100Everything imaginable

ART & CREATIVE SERVICESfreelanDPhotograPhY115 n. Main • (816) 836-1192www.freelandphotography.comImages that tell a story

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

InDeP.ChaMberofCoMMerCe210 W. Truman road • (816) 252-4745www.independencechamber.orgBusiness organization

InDeP.CoUnCIlforeConoMICDeveloPMent201 n. Forest, Ste. 120 • (816) 252-5777www.iced.orgBusiness development

InDeP.SQUareaSSoCIatIon111 S. Main • (816) 461-0065www.theindependencesquare.comInside Corporate Copyprint

ENTERTAINMENTDIaMonDboWl218 n. osage • (816) 252-8003www.diamond-bowl.comBowling lanes

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

Pharoahtheater114 W. Maple • (816) 836-9555www.pharoahtheater.comMovie theather

FOOD & DRINKbIgJohn’SCornerbar213 W. Maple avenue • (816) 461-9790Drinking establishment

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209 N. Main • On Historic Independence Square(816) 461-6633 • Open Mon-Sat 10-6, Sun 12-3

IMPORTED GIFTS & FOODS

Book Signing by

John TaylorJune 18 from Noon - 3PM

Great Father’s

Day Gift!

“Truman Grandview

Farm”


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.comBBQ and Italian

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!

SQUarePIZZa208 W. Maple • (816) 461-2929www.squarepizzasquared.comPizza

therheInlanDreStaUrant208 n. Main • (816) 461-5383www.rheinlandrestaurant.comAuthentic German cuisine

GOVERNMENTInDePenDenCeCItYhall111 e. Maple • (816) 325-7000www.ci.independence.mo.us

HAIR, NAILS & BEAUTYaDaM&eveCollegeofCoSMetologY214 n. osage • (816) 252-0202www.adamandevecosmetology.comCosmetology School

JUStforYoU208 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

nanCY’SPlaCe104 e. lexington ave • (816) 252-7744Tea, smoothies, shakes & more

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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

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

natIonalfrontIertraIlSMUSeUM318 W. Pacific • (816) 325-7575www.ci.independence.mo.us/nftmHistoric Frontier trails museum and store

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trUManhoMe219 n. delaware • (816) 254-9929www.trumanlibrary.org/trivia/tours.htmPresident 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

RETAILbeherenoW205 W. lexington • (816) 461-7819www.b-here-now.comHome decor & design center

elIZabethhenrY208 W. lexington • (816) 252-6300Women’s Boutique featuring fun, funky & functional items

gIlbertWhItneY&Co.104 n. liberty • (816) 836-0567www.gilbertwhitney.netSpecialty groceries & kitchenware

lIlYWolfgang206 n. liberty • (816) 836-3822www.lilywolfgang.comA mishmash boutique

knItCraftYarnShoP(See ad this page)

UPtoWnboUtIQUe200 n. liberty • (816) 736-7369www.uptownboutique.bzfs.comWomen’s Designer Clothing

WIlDaboUtharrY104 W. Maple • (816) 252-0100www.wildaboutharryind.comMen’s accessories & furnishings

SPECIALITYallIn’StaXIDerMY&arCherY127 e lexington ave. • (816) 254-6668 Taxidermy & Archery

b&gCoMPUterS106 S. Main • (816) 833-8663Computer repair

blUe&greYbookShoPPe106 e. Walnut • (816) 252-9909www.blueandgrey.comCivil war books & other related items

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

gateWaYletterJaCketS213 n. Main • (816)252-5111Jackets, award patches & pins

golDDUSttreaSUreS220 W. Maple avenue • (816) 254-4500Gifts and novelities

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

Joe’SShoe&bootrePaIr405 W lexington • (816) 461-1555Shoe and boot repair

JUSttaffY204 n. liberty • (816) 254-2450www.justtaffy.comTaffy, fudge and other yummies

MoCkIngbIrDhoMefUrnIShIngS108 W. Maple avenue • (816) 252-0005www.MockingbirdHomeFurnishings.comNew and vintage items

SantafeglaSS145 e. lexington • (816) 254-5515www.santafeglass.netAutomotive • Residential • Commercial

SCanDInavIaPlaCe209 n. Main • (816) 461-6633European gifts and more

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fection barbeque and slow cooked meats have landed them catering opportunities at the Truman library as well as many other city functions.

Menu items include purchasing meat by the pound, and sandwich options such as brisket, pulled pork or burnt end, turkey, ham, meatball and chicken breast parmesan. other entrees include penne pasta with red sauce or meatballs, a variety of wraps, soups, salads, chicken strips, tacos, and sweet treats.

along with the expansion, elena’s will also be offering homemade breakfast items including homemade biscuits and gravy.

elena’s is located at 120 S. Main Street. The entire menu can be viewed at www.elenascatering.com.

visit them Sunday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.

ophelia’srestaurantandInnexperience a fine dining experi-

ence for brunch, lunch or dinner at

ophelia’s restaurant and inn. led by Head chef luke Pickett, trained at Scottsdale culinary institute, ophelia’s offers dinner entrees such as laven-der crusted ahi Tuna, Soft Shell crab,

chateaubriand Spiedini, rib eye Steak, lamb chops, Seared duck breast or alaska Halibut.

brunch menu items served from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. include items such as Steak and eggs, Seared Salmon, apple French Toast, biscuits and Gravy and belgian Waffles. lunch offers soups, salads, appetizers and sandwiches such as crab cake, dill crusted Salmon, ophelia’s club, chicken Salad and Grilled Steak Ten-derloins.

ophelia’s is located at 201 n. Main. The entire menu can be viewed at www.opheliasind.com. visit them Monday through Thursday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

therheinlandrestaurantexperience authentic German cui-

sine, made fresh by chefs kenneth

robbins and david Hammon at the rheinland restaurant.

enjoy dinner entrée options such as Jaegerschnitzel, a lightly bread pork or veal cutlet topped with mushroom sauce, or Schnitzel a la Holstein, a breaded pork cutlet topped with a fried egg along with side orders such as German Sauerkraut, Spatzle, and cold or Hot German Potato Salad.

a variety of sandwich choices include the rheinland burger, a Ger-man style ground chuck and spices, topped with Swiss cheese or Tessiner Garlic and Herb chicken, reuben and

The bavarian lover, a thick slice of German loaf, topped with sauerkraut.

The rheinland restaurant is located at 208 n. Main. The entire menu can be viewed at www.rheinlandrestau-rant.com. visit them Tuesday through Saturday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. with live entertainment on Saturday evenings. Sunday and Monday hours are 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Saborlatinoowner and chef Fanny ruis, along

with chef belkis Fernandez, offers

“to-go” food from various countries in central and South america, made fresh from Sabor latino.

Taste the flavors from countries such as Honduras with a baleada, a wheat floured tortilla filled with fried beans, cheese and cream or the arepa, a corn meal patty filled with different meats, cheeses, beans and cream. other menu items include Honduran Tamales, and Fruit batidos (real fruit shakes).

ruis is excited to offer the public a chance to taste these dishes, made with fresh ingredients she purchases at the city market each day and menu choices for under $5.00. every Friday, a special dish is prepared from a differ-ent country.

Sabor latino is located at 111 e. lexington. The entire menu can be viewed at www.saborlatinomeals.com. visit them Wednesday through Friday 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.


SeUf’SgUItarS143 e. lexington • (816) 833-8308www.seufsrepair.comGuitars: repair and custom built

ShoCoalUMInUMSee ad this page)

ShoP&PaWn211 n osage Street • (816) 254-0022www.shopandpawn.comPawn shop

theCraftShoP111 n. Main #2 • (816) 461-0191In the Emporium BuildingAffordable handmade crafts

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


Downtown IndependenceBusiness Listings

Since 1949

317 W. Maple

816-252-8130

Storm Doors • WindowsScreened-in Porches • Car Ports


What’s cooking on the Square


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trUMantrolleYMay - Thur. Fr. and SatJune - Mon–Sat.corner of Truman and Mainride all day $1.00numerous stops at historical sitesreservations: 816-512-5555www.visitindependence.com

36thannUalJUDgeDMeMberS’ShoWPresented by the independenc art association, inc.June 17-24 10:00 aM - 6:00 PMopening reception: June 17 6 PM - 9 PM location: Primary colors Gallery109 lexington avenuewww.primarycolorsgallery.com

harrYS.trUManlIbrarY&MUSeUM500 W. US Hwy 24Free adMiSSion For all FaTHerS!Sunday noon - 5:00 p.m.ongoing: Harry S. Truman: His life & TimesTruman: The Presidential yearsMarch 10 – September 8Steamboats to Steam engines:George caleb bingham’s Missouri 1819-1879www.trumanlibrary.org

freeMoonlIghtMovIeSeverYthUrSDaYJune 23 carsJune 30 yogi bearJuly 7 Field of dreamsJuly 14 Toy Story 3July 21 Gnomeo & JulietPharaoh Theater Parking lotcorner of liberty and MapleMovie starts at dusk - 9:00 pmwww.freemoonlightmovies.com“SUMMerfantaSY”Performance highlight the works of students in the children’s Theatre.Friday, June 24 7:30 PMlocation: Sermon center, 201 n. dodgion (Se corner of Truman & noland rd.)$2 adults, $1 children(816) 325-7370

“StellalUna”PUPPetShoWSaturday, June 25 • 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. location: Puppetry arts institute11025 e. Winner in englewood$5 includes museum admission816-833-9777.

learntoloveSUShIJoin us while we learn the technique of rolling sushi.Tues., June 28 6:00 -8:00 PM$40 per personlocation: Gilbert, Whitney & co. For more info or to sign up - 816-836-0567www.gilbertwhitney.com

24thantIQUeanDCraftfaIr125 crafts and antique dealersJuly 9 9:00 aM - 4:00 PMlocation: bingham-Waggoner estate313 W. Pacificadmission: FreeTours of the Mansion available 10:00 am - 4:00 pm at the regular fee.For more information contact:Shireen Mclaughlin at 816-461-3491

SoUnDSontheSQUareConCertSerIeSJuly 14 rain dogsJuly 21 Trampled Under FootJuly 28 lipriddle6:30 PM - 8:30 PMadmission: FreePharaoh Theater Parking lotcorner of liberty and Maple816-325-7370

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lIveMUSIC@MaInStreetCoffeehoUSeopen Mic Tuesdays 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.Music variety on Fridays & Saturdays 7 p.m.- 9 p.m.107 S. Main — www.mstreetcoffeehouse.com

PortraItDraWIng@PrIMarYColorSSaturdays 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.$15 per 2 hr class, supplies includedwww.primarycolorsgallery.com

engleWooDartWalk10900 e. Winner rd.every 3rd Friday of the Month5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.art, Fashion, Food, Fun, Music, Street Performerswww.englewoodartwalk.com

thebInghaM-WaggonereStateHistoric Tours daily from april 1st – october 31stMon.-Sat,: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.• Sun.: 1:00 p.m.-4 p.m.www.bwestate.org

thevaIleManSIonapril 1- october 31Monday-Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 4 p.m.www.vailemansion.org/Welcome

ChICago–altonDePotapril through october Sunday — 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.Monday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday -- 9:30 - 4:30new exhibits monthlywww.chicagoalton1879depot.org

natIonalfrontIertraIlSMUSeUMMuseum open dailyMonday-Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.Sun day12:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.Special workshops & presentations throughout the month.www.ci.independence.mo.us/nFTM

harrYS.trUMannatIonalhIStorICSItevisitors center: 223 n. Main 816-254-9929visitors center open daily 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Truman Home: 219 n. delawarewww.npd.gov/hstr

harrYS.trUManlIbrarY&MUSeUM500 W. US Hwy 24Monday-Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 pm Sunday noon - 5:00 p.m.ongoing: Harry S. Truman: His life & TimesTruman: The Presidential yearsMarch 10 – September 8Steamboats to Steam engines:George caleb bingham’s Missouri 1819-1879www.trumanlibrary.org

1859JaIl&MarShal’ShoMeMUSeUM217 n. Mainwww.jchs.org

1827logCoUrthoUSe107 W. kansas aveopen april-october Monday-Friday 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.816-325-7431

PIoneertraIlSaDventUreSoral History Tourscovered Wagon or Sleigh ridesPickup @ 217 n. Mainwww.pioneertrailsadvertures.com

haZellerollInSPUPPetrYMUSeUMatthePUPPetrYartSInStItUte11025 e. Winner rd. in englewoodTue-Sat 10am-5pmPuppet Shows on Most Weekendswww.hazelle.org

taffYMakIngDeMonStratIononanantIQUetaffYMaChIneevery Sunday at Just Taffy204 n. liberty

brought to you by the Independence Tourism Department

Calendar of Events


Independence Squarecorner of Truman & Main

Wednesday5:00 AM to 1:00 PM • June - October

Saturday5:00 AM to 1:00 PM • May - October

Hartman’s Heritage Community MarketLittle Blue Parkway & Jackson Drive

(between World Market and Dress Barn)

Tuesday3:00 PM to 7:00 PM • June - September

Sunday10:00 AM to 2:00 PM • June - September

IndependenceFarmers’ & Craft Market

discover downtown independence

Documents

verona toasted

chef leventhal

menu items

chef sean leventhal

independence square

entire menu

head chef ernest castor

mouth watering menu