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No-knead Sourdough Bread. Lessons on KCDance. KCSalsa.com: The Voice of Latin/Salsa/Bachata Music & Dance. Welcome to Edward's Ballroom Dancing Site. Places and Activities for Ballroom, Salsa and Swing Dancing around Kansas City, lots of them! Who says KC people don't dance!? So, take your dancing, your personality, your significant other, your loved ones and friends with you to visit and have fun! I am doing my best to update the list of wonderful places to dance in the Heart of America, but can't guarantee if other changes haven't already taken place, so I suggest that you search the place via the internet or yellow pages if you can, and contact/call them for confirmation before showing up. Friday Night Dance at Prairie Life Fitness Center Address: 13655 S. Alden, Olathe KS 66062; phone: 913-764-5444 Date and Time: Fridays from 7 pm to 10:30 pm The group lesson start at 7 pm (7 pm - 8 pm).

Instructor: Edward Lam Will teach basic steps for beginners and technique for intermediate dancers. Cost: Free for Members; $7/person for non-members (no partner necessary; sign up at front desk). Every 2d Friday: Ballroom Fever!!! Crowd: 20's-80's. Reader (23) Untitled. Palazzo 16 Theatre 8601 W. 135th StreetOverland Park, KS 66223 Main Phone: 913-814-7469 Show Line: 913-814-7469 palazzo@dtmovies.com - 16 ALL DIGITAL screens- 2 GEM theatres -4 Digital Auditorium with 3D Capability- Stadium and balcony seating- Digital sound- Wheel chair accessible- Credit cards accepted- Visa Mastercard & Discover & American Express - Online ticketing- Advanced ticketing- Discount tickets before 6pm- Convenient parking NEW CUSTOMER FRIENDLY PRICING!

Mozilla Firefox Start Page. Popsicles in the Park - 100 Days of Summer in Kansas City - Summer 2012 - Kansas City, MO. Inspiration and Tips for Summer Fun in Kansas City Kristina Light Looking for a FREE fun way to cool off this summer! Make plans to attend Independence Missouri's Popsicles in the Park! Enjoy free entertainment, family fun, and popsicles for kids! The events are designed for children ages 2-8 and occur from 6:30-8pm on Tuesdays at different locations each week with live children's concerts, puppet shows, art projects, and free popsicles! Independence Missouri Popsicles in the Park Schedule: FREE Summer Fun for Little Ones in Kansas City - KC Parent - May 2012 - Kansas City. Kristina Light Savvy parents know the key to successful summer fun is to always be prepared with a few ideas for great outings on a budget. We have the Best FREE Summer Outings in Kansas City... perfect for hot days, rainy days, and every summer day in between!

NEW in 2012! Touch a Dinosaur! When, Where, What: The Dinosaurs: Land of Fire and Ice Exhibit is open May 26-Sept.9 at Crown Center during shopping hours (816.274.8444) and it is FREE! Attend FREE Puppet Shows! The Facts and Bottom Line... we LOVE It! Kids Bowl FREE When, Where, What: Every summer, bowling alleys across America offer the Kids Bowl Free program. Splash and Play in a Sprayground! When, Where, What: Kansas City is home to several FREE Spraygrounds where children can run through sprinklers and play on a "water playground. " Create a Masterpiece at Kaleidoscope! When, Where, What: Kaleidoscope is a FREE hands-on art center for children sponsored by Hallmark. Play at KidScape at the Johnson County Museum! Museum Kids Drop-Ins! Power & Light District. FREE (and Cheap) Summer Movies 2012 - KC Parent - May 2012 - Kansas City. Kristina Light This summer, enjoy a Free (or Cheap) Movie at one of several area locations!

We have your complete Guide to Summer Movies in Kansas City 2012! Note: Parents are advised to review movies before attending. Not all movies are appropriate for all ages. Also, this list was compiled by the staff of KC Parent Magazine and may not be reproduced in print or online without permission. Discounted Summer Movies for Kids in Kansas City Dickinson Theatres Summer Vacation Movie Series: Let’s face it, you can’t go to the pool everyday this summer! Cinemark Theatres Merriam Summer Movie Clubhouse: 5500 Antioch, Merriam, KS. 1.800.FANDANGO. . $3 Movies at the Screenland at Crown Center: 2450 Grand Blvd., KCMO. 3rd Floor. www.screenland.com/crowncenter. June 8th - 21st - Shark Tale June 22nd - July 5th - How To Train Your Dragon July 6th - 19th - Puss In Boots July 20th - August 2nd - Kung Fu Panda August 3rd - 16th - Shrek FREE Summer Movies in Kansas City 2012:

Kansas City's Free Summer Concerts 2012 - KC Parent - May 2012 - Kansas City. Kristina Light All across the Metro, you'll hear the fresh sounds of live music with free live concerts for all ages! We have your complete guide to FREE Summer Concerts in Kansas City. Use our geographical guide to find the best music near you! Johnson County Summer Sounds at Park Place Every Thursday from 6:30 – 8:30 PM at Park Place. 4th annual Summer Sounds in the Park Concert Series presented by Ericsson kicks off on May 24. May 24 – Soca Jukebox May 31 – Cherry Bomb June 7 – On The Record June 14 – The Okee Dokee Brothers (children’s entertainment) June 21 – Cheap Dates June 28 – High Vibe July 5 – Dollar Fox July 12 – The Doo-Dads (children’s entertainment) July 19 – Jeremy Nichols Band July 26 – Serenade August 2 – Funk Syndicate August 9 – Mr.

Music in the Park: Overland Park Sundays at 7:00 PM at Santa Fe Commons Park (8045 Santa Fe Drive, OPKS). Free Concerts under the Clock Tower OP Farmer's Market Every Wednesday, 10:30 AM Overland Park Farmer's Market. East. Free Summer Fun in Kansas City - Kansas City. 4th of July in Kansas City: 2012 - KC Parent - June 2012 - Kansas City. Kristina Light Fireworks, Parades, Festivals, Picnics and Music! Kansas City knows how to celebrate Independence Day! Follow this guide to discover wonderful Independence Day Traditions or revisit those that are familiar.

Due to excessive heat and dryness, some municipalities may change plans. Please watch websites and Facebook notices CLOSELY before taking your kids to a fireworks display as schedules are subject to change. Note: This list was compiled by KC Parent Magazine Staff and may not be copied in print or online without permission from KC Parent Magazine. Special Events, Parades & Festivals to Celebrate the 4th of July in Kansas City: Flags For Freedom June 30-July 7, Merriam Marketplace (5740 Merriam Dr.).

Independence Day at Lanesfield June 29, 30 & July 6,7 from 1-5 p.m. Parkville 4th of July Festival July 4-7, English Landing Park. Happy Birthday USA at Paradise Park July 1-4, Paradise Park (1021 Northeast Colbern Road, Lee’s Summit, MO). June 28: June 30: July 1: July 3: July 4: Festivals & Fairs Summer 2012 - KC Parent - May 2012 - Kansas City. Kristina Light It's Summer in Kansas City and that means Festivals! Whether you fancy a good old fashioned county fair, or an ethnic festival with delicious delicacies, or something a bit more out of the ordinary... there is something for everyone!

This is our guide to Festivals in the Kansas City area (a few of these are Day Trips in Missouri and Kansas) for Summer 2012! Note: This list was compiled by the staff of KC Parent Magazine and may not be reproduced in print or online without permission. Please email kristina@kcparent.com if you have an addition to this list. June Festivals & Fairs in Kansas City Old Shawnee Days May 31 - June 3, Old Shawnee. Prairie Village Art Show June 1-3, Prairie Village Shops. Downtown Days...Streets Alive! Festa Italiana June 1-3, Zona Rosa. Liberty Arts Squared June 1-3, Historic Downtown Liberty. Annual Serb Fest at St. Get Your Sweet On! Children's Day & National Trails Day June 2, Missouri Town 1855.

Weston Children's Day June 3, Weston, MO. Hakone – Japan’s Amazing Open Air Museum. Close to both Tokyo and Mount Fuji the small town of Hakone holds something of a revelation. However, unless you are from Japan, you may well not have heard of it. The town plays host to a large open air museum where the works of many famous artists are held - outdoors. It is an attempt (and a successful one) to balance art and nature in harmony. The artworks, combined with the beautiful views of the surrounding mountains give the visitor an unforgettable experience. There are surprises around every corner at this unique museum, sights which will provoke thought and sometimes even laughter. This head on its side looks like some vast relic of a long vanished civilisation. Perhaps before you start to explore the massive grounds you should visit the extravagant stained glass tower which in the light of summer is like something from a fairy tale.

The Japanese have a unique and sometimes impenetrable sense of humour (from the perspective of a Westerner). Image Credit Flickr User Or Hiltch.