Northeast News

Wednesday, April 29

Kansas City Museum

During the month of April, the Kansas City Museum is offering free docent-led “Hard Hat” tours by appointment only. The tours are of the first floor of the Carriage House and the first floor of Corinthian Hall. You will see remaining original architecture and the process of renovation, as you learn about the significant contributions of R.A. Long and his family as well as the history of the Kansas City Museum. To check availability and schedule a tour, please contact Executive Director Anna Marie Tutera Monday-Friday at anna.tutera@kcmo.org. Regular museum hours will resume Thursday, May 7 when the museum opens its latest, temporary exhibit, “Divining the Museum: Visions of Past, Present and Future.”

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.

Thursday, April 30

ESL Class

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

Friday, May 1

Multicultural Story Time

Join North-East Public Library for a special story time and craft at 10:30 a.m., in honor of El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children’s Day/Book Day).

Saturday, May 2

ESL Spanish Class

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

Computer Class

Learn about navigating your computer in this class, which offers insight into hardware and software components. Class begins at 10:30 a.m. at the North-East Public Library.

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

The Kansas City Museum will open its next exhibit with a reception from 5 – 9 p.m. Saturday, May 2. The 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. The reception will include performative readings starting at 7:30 p.m. that tell stories inspired by the layered history of the Museum and its myriad inhabitants over the years. Spaces are Limited. An RSVP is Required for this reception. Please email your RSVP to anna.tutera@kcmo.org.

Sunday, May 3

Games Day

Join the North-East Public Library, 6000 Wilson Rd., between 4 – 6 p.m. to play video games and board games. For kids and teens.

Monday, May 4

Scarritt Renaissance Neighborhood Association Meeting

The Scarritt Renaissance Neighborhood Association will host its monthly meeting from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Monday, May 4, at the Kansas City Museum.

Upcoming

Pendleton Heights Neighborhood Meeting

Pendleton Heights Neighborhood Association will host its monthly meeting from 7 – 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 12, at KCUMB.

Independence Plaza Neighborhood Meeting

The Independence Neighborhood Plaza Council will host its monthly meeting from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 12, at the Woodland Elementary School.