Northeast News

Wednesday, June 10

Book of Revelation explained

For 12 weeks, from Wednesday, March 18, to Wednesday, June 3, Dr. George Westlake Jr., Pastor Emeritus of the Sheffield Family Life Center, 5700 Winner Road, will be teaching the book of Revelations during Family night at the center. The classes run from 7 – 8:30 p.m. and feature services and programs for every member of the family.

Divining the Museum: Visions of Past, Present, and Future

The Kansas City Museum’s new, temporary exhibition features Kansas City artists and students of the Kansas City Art Institute curated by Max Adrian and Paige Beltowski. This exhibition showcases contemporary artwork including installations, sculpture, ceramics, and photography alongside original objects from the Museum’s collection. Exhibition tours are free and will be available on the hour from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, May 7-30, and Wednesday-Saturday, June 3-13. Please note that the last tour starts at 3:00 p.m.

Thursday, June 11

Northeast Farmer’s Market

The Northeast Farmer’s Market will be open Thursdays from June 4 to October 1, at the corner of Independence Avenue and Gladstone Boulevard. They will accept EBT/SNAP and participate in the Beans&Greens program (so $25 EBT + $50 food). Learn more at www.facebook.com/NEKCFarmersMarket.

ESL Class

Join the North-East Public Library, 6000 Wilson Rd., at 10 a.m. to learn basic English skills: reading, writing, and conversation. No fee or books required.

Adult Thursday Games

Join other adults at the North-East Public Library, 6000 Wilson Rd., Kansas City, Mo., to play a variety of games at 10 a.m.

Friday, June 12

Story Time

Join North-East Public Library for story time and crafts at 10:30 a.m.

Kansas City Museum Summer Concert Series

Join the Kansas City Museum for its next concert, with a performance by Whiskey for the Lady, from 7 – 9 p.m. Friday, June 12. Whiskey for the Lady is a melting pot of eclectic styles and wildly opposite personalities that attract a diverse audience from punk rockers to old-time bluegrass-lovers. This foot stoopin’ “newgrass” includes Phil on mandolin and lead vocals; Animal on bass; Mallory on fiddle; Ricky D on banjo; Frank on guitar, and Ike G on percussion.

Kansas City Museum: Plein Air Quick Paint

Join the Kansas City Museum to capture the splendor of Corinthian Hall. No fee to participate. Artists will be able to check-in between 5 – 5:30 p.m., with the quick paint taking place from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. An award will be given out at 9 p.m.

Saturday, June 13

Communiversity Spanish Class

Join the North-East Library at 10 a.m. to learn to speak conversational Spanish.

Computer Class

Learn what the Internet and your Internet browser can do. Class begins at 10:30 a.m. at the North-East Public Library, 6000 Wilson Rd.

Lykins Neighborhood Clean-up

Join the Lykins Neighborhood Association as they work to clean-up their neighborhood. The day begins at 9 a.m. at Lykins Square Park and lasts until noon. Nearly 200 volunteers from St. Louis will venture into the area to assist with the clean-up.

Sunday, June 14

Northeast Book Club

Join the North-East Public Library, 6000 Wilson Rd., for its monthly Northeast Book Club at 2 p.m. Share your passion for books and join in on riveting book discussions.

Upcoming

Lykins Neighborhood Association Meeting

The Lykins Neighborhood Association will host its next monthly meeting from 7 – 8 p.m. Monday, June 15, at Eleos Coffee House, 3401 E Independence Ave.

Northeast Kansas City Arts Summer Concert Series

Join the Northeast Kansas City Arts for its concert at dusk concert series this summer. The music runs from 7 – 9 p.m. at the Colonnade at Concourse Park. The next concert will be held on Saturday, June 20.

Summer Solstice Party

Join the Pendleton Heights Neighborhood Association for their annual Summer Solstice Party, 3 p.m. – sunset Sunday, June 21. The party takes place in the community garden, Brooklyn Avenue and Minnie Street. Guests are encouraged to bring a dish to share with others.

Blue Valley Neighborhood Association

The Blue Valley Neighborhood Association will hold its next monthly meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, June 18, at the St. Mary’s Tabernacle, 2000 Hardesty Ave.