around the region

September 2002

Creating Art in the Streets:Kansas City’s 5th Annual La Strada Dell’Arte

Street painting returns to Kansas City this fall at the 5th annual La Strada Dell’Arte festival. This community-wide, multi-cultural event will return to the front parking lot
of Union Station on October 5th and 6th.

Those interested in participating in La Strada Dell’Arte as a sponsor, artist, or volunteer should call 816.941.3600 or email janet@lastradakc.org. More information can be found at www.lastradakc.org.




Kansas City Chiefs Home Games
Sun., Sept. 15, noon, vs. Jacksonville
Sun., Sept. 29, noon, vs. Miami
 

 

September 9 • Monday
Children’s Place Golf Tournament • The second annual event will take place at the Oakwood County Club starting at 9 a.m. Call 816.363.1898 to register.

September 12 • Thursday
4th Annual KEYS Charity Golf Tournament • Starting at 11:30 a.m. at the Sycamore Ridge Golf Course, the tournament will be followed by a silent auction. Call 913.764.6906.

September 13 • Friday

2002 Blanco y Negro Annual Awards Gala • Inaugurating Hispanic Heritage Month, the Guadalupe Centers will hold their gala at the Marriott Muehlebach Hotel starting at 5:30.

September 14 • Saturday

Fall Spectacular • Sponsored by the Robin Chiropractic & Acupuncture Center...Your Wellness Connection, the festival will benefit the American Red Cross. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 913.962.7408.

Wild Abandon! A Gala • The annual contemporary art night at the Kemper Museum of Contemporary art will benefit the 2003 exhibitions and education programs from 7 to 10 p.m. Call 816.753.5784.

September 15 • Sunday
Strikes For The Homeless • Benefiting the Metropolitan Lutheran Ministry’s Homeless Service Center. AMF West Lanes, 8788 Metcalf from 2-3:30 p.m. Call 913.362.8584.

September 19 • Thursday

Rise - An evening of inspiration with Maya Angelo • In support of the Genesis School, the evening with Maya Angelo will begin with ticket pickup at 5:30 and seating at 7 p.m. at the Folly Theater.

September 20-22 • Friday-Sunday
Plaza Art Fair • The 71st annual fair will include 230 artists exhibiting starting 5 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m., Saturday and 11 a.m. Sunday.

Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Light the Night Walk • Held at Executives Hills South, beginning at 6 p.m. with registration. Call 913.262.1515.

September 21 • Saturday
Walk for PKD 2002 •
The walk and family activities benefiting the PKD Foundation will begin at 8 a.m. at Mill Creek Park.

September 23 • Monday
Lew Bush and Duane Clemons Charity Celebrity Bowl •
The 2002 charity bowl will be held at the Incred-A-Bowl in Overland Park at 6 p.m. for The Lew Bush Foundation and Steppingstone. Call 800.326.5997.

William Jackson & Friends Golf Tournament •"Benefiting the Sheffield Place, the tournament will be held at the Hillcrest Country Club. Call 816.483.9927.

September 24 • Tuesday
Camp Fire USA Heartland Council Golf Classic •
Benefiting Camp Fire USA, events begin at noon, at the Leawood South Country Club. Call 913.648.2121 x104.

Starry Starry Night House Party • Benefiting Newhouse, the annual will be held at the Van Noy Mansion. Call 816.474.4664.

September 27 • Friday
10th Annual Philanthropy Midwest Conference •
The full-day educational and networking event will be at the KC Marriott Downtown from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 816.235.6259.

Operation Breakthrough at Sea •
The fifth annual benefit will be at The Uptown Theater, 6 to 10 p.m. Call 816.329.5225..

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