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Chasing Chocolate: The Chocolate Exhibition at Union Station, Kansas City, Missouri

Like chocolate? Then you’ll want to head down to Union Station in Kansas City because the Chocolate Exhibition has been extended thru January 17! The national tour of Chocolate the Exhibition was developed by the Field Museum and is nearing the end of it’s national tour. (Photos are not allowed inside the exhibit. I was…

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Kansas City Irish Fest, Kansas City, Missouri

Kansas City Irish Fest, one of Kansas City’s favorite festivals, takes place Labor Day weekend, Friday thru Sunday, at Crown Center. Though this was our first time at the festival, 2009 marked the 7th year of celebrating Celtic pride in “Cowtown”. Though I had browsed the website and tried to keep up with band announcements…

National World War I Museum & Liberty Memorial, Kansas City, Missouri, USA

On November 1, 1921 five Allied leaders, Lieutenant General Baron Jacques of Belgium; General Armando Diaz of Italy; Marshal Ferdinand Foch of France; General John J. Pershing of the United States; and Admiral David Beatty of Great Britain, came together across from Union Station for the dedication of the Liberty Memorial. Today this plaque and…

Crown Center in Kansas City, Missouri

Crown Center is an all-in-one family fun zone. Truly. From shopping to dining, free entertainment indoors and out, live theater, Kaleidoscope, and the Hallmark visitor’s Center this is an attraction unto itself! Map of Crown Center Crown Center was designed as a mixed-use development and covers 85 acres. First envisioned by the founder of Hallmark…

Theater in the Park, Shawnee Mission Park, Shawnee, Kansas, USA

If you are anywhere near Shawnee, Kansas between June and August you must make a point to take in a show at The Theatre in the Park at Shawnee Mission Park. Theatre in the Park is the largest outdoor community theater in the country. Everyone from performers to musicians, promotional and clean-up are all volunteers….

Quirky Museum: Roadside Sideshow Expo | Exploring the Midwest Podcast Episode 21

Quirky Museum: Roadside Sideshow Expo | Exploring the Midwest Podcast Episode 21

Perhaps the quirkiest museum ever with the most tongue-twisting name is the World’s Largest Collection of the World’s Smallest Versions of the World’s Largest Things, housed in the Roadside Sideshow Expo in Lucas, Kansas. Erika Nelson is the artist and creator of this once-traveling but now permanent exhibit. Must see in Lucas Kansas!Click here to…