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Major Events in Excelsior Springs
The Hall of Waters Visitor's Center is open, located at the Hall of Waters, 201 E. Broadway, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Phone 816-637-2811.
Excelsior Springs Museum & Archives, 101 E. Broadway, is open 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.
February 2012
• February – Black History exhibit at the Excelsior Springs Museum & Archives, 101 E. Broadway.
• Feb. 3 - Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening at The Event Parlor, 405 S. Thompson Ave., 5-7 p.m.
• Feb. 3-5, 9-11 – "Murder Room", a comedy by Jack Sharkey will be performed at the Paradise Playhouse, 101 Spring St. Friday, Saturday and Sunday performances include the all-you-care-to-eat buffet prepared by the Golden Ox. Visit the website or call the box office 816-630-3333 to order tickets.
• Feb. 4 – Chocolate Tour, 1-5 p.m. Meander the shops in downtown Excelsior Springs and sample chocolate to your heart's content. This year's event includes judging and prizes. Also, participants can win prizes and a night out on the town with lots of great fun to be had by all. $10 per person; limited tickets. Sponsored by the Downtown Excelsior Partnership. Visit the website for more information or call 816-637-2811.
• Feb. 4 – "Meet you in the Alley" Photo Session with Laura Foster at Blue Raddish Studios & Art Co-op, 108 E. Broadway, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. during Chocolate Tour.
• Feb. 4 – Jim Thomas, one of our customers favorites, at Willow Spring Mercantile, 249 E. Broadway, 2-5 p.m. Jim's folky style is a perfect fit.
• Feb. 4-5 – Excelsior Springs Community Theatre will hold Auditions for "Robin Hood in Oz" written by Wayne Day. A family show for all ages -- actors of all ages needed. Held at the Slightly Off Broadway Theatre, 114 N. Marietta, 2-4 p.m. For more info or a different time call 816-637-ESCT (3728).
• Feb. 5 – Mike and Tenley at Willow Spring Mercantile, 249 E. Broadway, 1-4 p.m. Their Celtic music is one-of-a-kind and great entertainment.
• Feb. 9 – Valentine Special Meet & Greet for area women at Hometown Pizza, 106 W. North Main, Richmond, 6 p.m. Featured will be Tosha Jacson of GRFX Creative, Red Shed Soap, Rocky Creek Valley Farms, Log Cabin Cakes Catering, Premier Design Jewelry, and Nikete. No charge, door prizes. Contact Carole Jones, 816-470-7076, or Christina O'Dell, 816-935-7258.
• Feb. 9-10 – "Battle of the Sexes - A Musical Review" will be performed at ESCT's Slightly Off Broadway Theatre, 114 N. Marietta, 7:30 p.m. General admission $10. Reservations 816-637-ESCT (3728) or visit the website.
• Feb. 10 – Second Friday Art Crawl in downtown Excelsior Springs, 5-8 p.m. Enjoy feature artists, music, dining and shopping.
• Feb. 10 – World League Wrestling, Richmond City Hall Gym, 7 p.m. Proceeds of the event go to the Richmond Cub Scouts and Missionary and Youth Ministry at First Baptist, Richmond. Robman will be the special guest manager for Brian Breaker during the WLW Championship match. Advance tickets Golden Circle $15; general admission $10. Tickets night of the show are $17 and $12. Tickets can be purchased at Applel Market, Academy Bank or the Richmond City Hall Collectors Office.
• Feb. 11-12 – Excelsior Springs Community Theatre will hold Auditions for "Robin Hood in Oz" written by Wayne Day. A family show for all ages -- actors of all ages needed. Held at the Slightly Off Broadway Theatre, 114 N. Marietta, 2-4 p.m. For more info or a different time call 816-637-ESCT (3728).
• Feb. 11 – Street Corner Choir at Willow Spring Mercantile, 249 E. Broadway, 2-5 p.m. Folk and blues is a perfect sound for Saturday afternoon at the bistro.
• Feb. 11 – Special Performance of "Battle of the Sexes - A Musical Review" will be performed at ESCT's Slightly Off Broadway Theatre, 114 N. Marietta, 7:30 p.m. Featuring Wine & Dessert Night catered by Willow Spring Mercantile. Reserved seating $20 per person. Reservations 816-637-ESCT (3728) or visit the website.
• Feb. 12 – Erik Karlsson at Willow Spring Mercantile, 249 E. Broadway, 1-4 p.m. Erik's voice is soft and sweet and he plays it folk style.
• Feb. 13 – The Winstons, an award-winning bluegrass band, to perform a free concert in the Great Hall at the Good Samaritan Center, 108 S. Thompson Ave., 7 p.m. Sponsored by Christ Our Redeemer Church.
• Feb. 16-19 – "Battle of the Sexes - A Musical Review" will be performed at ESCT's Slightly Off Broadway Theatre, 114 N. Marietta, 7:30 p.m. Thurs.-Sat.; 2 p.m. Sunday Matinee. General admission $10. Reservations 816-637-ESCT (3728) or visit the website.
• Feb. 17 – Salem Road will be performing at The New Broadway & Penn, 8 p.m.
• Feb. 18 – Laura Lisbeth with pop, folk and country style at Willow Spring Mercantile, 249 E. Broadway, 2-5 p.m. We call it 'Poultry', our customers call it fun.
• Feb. 18 – Tom Burgoon Illusionist will be performing at Paradise Playhouse Dinner Theatre and Events Center, 101 Spring St. $32 ticket price includes all-you-care-to-eat buffet prepared by the Golden Ox Restaurant. Visit the website or call the box office 816-630-3333 to order tickets.
March 2012
• Mar. 2 – Applications due for the Optimist Oratorical Contest. Visit website to print off the application form.
• Mar. 6 – Optimist Oratorical Contest, United Methodist Church, 4 p.m. For details, call Stephany Hughes, 816-630-7708.
• Mar. 9 – Second Friday Art Crawl in downtown Excelsior Springs, 5-8 p.m. Enjoy feature artists, music, dining and shopping.
• Mar. 8 – Excelsior Springs Hospital Auxiliary will have a Craft Show hosted by ESH employees, 7 a.m. - 3 p.m.
• Mar. 13-14 – Excelsior Springs Hospital Auxiliary will host a "Books Are Fun" show, Tuesday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.; Wednesday 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. Open to the public.
• Mar. 23-35, 30-31 – "Footlight Freenzy", a farce by Ron House, Diz White, Alan Shearman and Bud Slocumb will be performed at the Paradise Playhouse, 101 Spring St. Slapstick farce! Friday, Saturday and Sunday performances include the all-you-care-to-eat buffet prepared by the Golden Ox. Visit the website or call the box office 816-630-3333 to order tickets.
• Mar. 31 – 1st Annual Anytime Fitness 5K Run/2 Mile Walk to benefit the Dream Factory, Excelsior Springs High School Football Stadium, 7 p.m. Larry Moore from KMBC 9 News in the Honorary Chairman of the event and there will be several Chiefs and Royals players in attendance. All of the money raised will go to the Dream Factory. For more information, contact Mark at 816-405-3856, send email or visit the website. Click here for registration form.
April 2012
• Apr. 1, 6-8, 12-14 – "Footlight Freenzy", a farce by Ron House, Diz White, Alan Shearman and Bud Slocumb will be performed at the Paradise Playhouse, 101 Spring St. Slapstick farce! Friday, Saturday and Sunday performances include the all-you-care-to-eat buffet prepared by the Golden Ox. Visit the website or call the box office 816-630-3333 to order tickets.
• Apr. 13 – Second Friday Art Crawl in downtown Excelsior Springs, 5-8 p.m. Enjoy feature artists, music, dining and shopping.
• Apr. 17-May 25 – Apron exhibit at the Excelsior Springs Museum & Archives, 101 E. Broadway.
• Apr. 19 – 85th Annual Chamber of Commerce Business and Community Awards Dinner & Auction, Elms Hotel & Spa, 401 Regent St. Silent auction, 6 p.m.; dinner, 7 p.m.; oral auction, 8 p.m.; awards ceremony, 8:45 p.m. Sponsored by the Excelsior Springs Area Chamber of Commerce.
• Apr. 20 – "Optimist - Dancing with the Stars", Performing Arts Center, Excelsior Springs High School, 7 p.m. Sponsored by the Excelsior Springs Optimist.
• Apr. 21 – Good Samaritan Center's Annual Tortoise and Hare 5K Walk/Run/Roll will be held at the Elms Hotel and Spa. Registration and check in begins at 7 a.m. For information contact Jennifer Chappel, 816-630-7718, ext. 23 or send email.
• Apr. 21 – Kit's Muse, a part of Project Sweet Peas, a local not-for-profit in Excelsior Springs is holding a Garage Sale, 2230 Chanticleer, Excelsior Springs. We have provided 37 angel gowns, 19 memory boxes and 30 NICU care packages in the last six months to Liberty Hospital, St. Luke's Hospital and Children's Mercy Hospital. Please email us or visit the website for more information.
• Apr. 27-29 – Gatsby Days Celebration featuring entertainment for all ages! Children's Art Show & Tea, Parade, Original Poetry, Youth Vaudeville Review, Dance & Casino Night, Live Music and more! Sponsored by the Excelsior Springs Area Cultural Guild. Check website for details.
• Apr. 28 – Poetry Reading in conjunction with Gatsby Days at the Excelsior Springs Museum & Archives, 101 E. Broadway.
May 2012
• May 11 – Second Friday Art Crawl in downtown Excelsior Springs, 5-8 p.m. Enjoy feature artists, music, dining and shopping.
• May 25-27 – "Who's In Bed With The Butler", a comedy by Michael Parker, will be performed at the Paradise Playhouse, 101 Spring St. Hilarious fun! Friday, Saturday and Sunday performances include the all-you-care-to-eat buffet prepared by the Golden Ox. Visit the website or call the box office 816-630-3333 to order tickets.
June 2012
• June 1-3, 8-10, 14-16 – "Who's In Bed With The Butler", a comedy by Michael Parker, will be performed at the Paradise Playhouse, 101 Spring St. Hilarious fun! Friday, Saturday and Sunday performances include the all-you-care-to-eat buffet prepared by the Golden Ox. Visit the website or call the box office 816-630-3333 to order tickets.
• June 8 – Second Friday Art Crawl in downtown Excelsior Springs, 5-8 p.m. Enjoy feature artists, music, dining and shopping.
• June 16 – Excelsior Springs Museum & Archives Garden Tour.
• June 29-July 1 – 31st Annual Waterfest celebration in downtown Excelsior Springs. Enjoy three days filled with craft and food booths, contests, kid's games, live music, fireworks, beer garden, car show, parade, hot air balloon rides and much more. Sponsored by the Excelsior Springs Area Chamber of Commerce.
July 2012
• July – Gregg Williams exhibit at the Excelsior Springs Museum & Archives, 101 E. Broadway.
• July – Springs and Wells exhibit at the Excelsior Springs Museum & Archives, 101 E. Broadway.
• July 11-13 – Gregg Williams Tiger Classic featuring Hall of Fame Dinner & Induction, Golfer's Reception, Team Auction and Golf Tournament. Visit the website for more information.
• July 13 – Second Friday Art Crawl in downtown Excelsior Springs, 5-8 p.m. Enjoy feature artists, music, dining and shopping.
• July 20-22, 27-29 – "Over the River and Through the Woods" by Joe DiPietro will be performed at the Paradise Playhouse, 101 Spring St. Friday, Saturday and Sunday performances include the all-you-care-to-eat buffet prepared by the Golden Ox. Visit the website or call the box office 816-630-3333 to order tickets.
August 2012
• Aug. 3-5, 9-11 – "Over the River and Through the Woods" by Joe DiPietro will be performed at the Paradise Playhouse, 101 Spring St. Friday, Saturday and Sunday performances include the all-you-care-to-eat buffet prepared by the Golden Ox. Visit the website or call the box office 816-630-3333 to order tickets.
• Aug. 10 – Second Friday Art Crawl in downtown Excelsior Springs, 5-8 p.m. Enjoy feature artists, music, dining and shopping.
• Aug. 12 – Veterans Special Recognition Day at the Excelsior Springs Museum & Archives, 101 E. Broadway, 2 -4 p.m. Refreshments served.
• Aug. 17-18 – Annual Barbeque and Fly-in on the River. Barbeque contest in downtown Excelsior Springs with fly-in activities hosted at the Excelsior Springs Airport.
• Aug. 17-18 – Bake Sale during BBQ Festival at the Excelsior Springs Museum & Archives, 101 E. Broadway.
September 2012
• Sept. 14 – Second Friday Art Crawl in downtown Excelsior Springs, 5-8 p.m. Enjoy feature artists, music, dining and shopping.
• Sept. 28-30 – "Tom, Dick and Harry" by Ray Cooney and Michael Cooney will be performed at the Paradise Playhouse, 101 Spring St. Friday, Saturday and Sunday performances include the all-you-care-to-eat buffet prepared by the Golden Ox. Visit the website or call the box office 816-630-3333 to order tickets.
October 2012
• Oct. 5-7, 12-14, 18-20 – "Tom, Dick and Harry" by Ray Cooney and Michael Cooney will be performed at the Paradise Playhouse, 101 Spring St. Friday, Saturday and Sunday performances include the all-you-care-to-eat buffet prepared by the Golden Ox. Visit the website or call the box office 816-630-3333 to order tickets.
• Oct. 12 – Second Friday Art Crawl in downtown Excelsior Springs, 5-8 p.m. Enjoy feature artists, music, dining and shopping.
• Oct. 20 - Dec. 30 – Craven Family exhibit at the Excelsior Springs Museum & Archives, 101 E. Broadway.
November 2012
• November – Museum Annual Meeting, time and place to be announced.
• Nov. 9 – Second Friday Art Crawl in downtown Excelsior Springs, 5-8 p.m. Enjoy feature artists, music, dining and shopping.
December 2012
• December – Mineral Water Bowl exhibit at the Excelsior Springs Museum & Archives, 101 E. Broadway.
• Dec. 1 – 47th Mineral Water Bowl, sponsored by the Excelsior Springs Quarterback Club, 12 noon kickoff at Tiger Stadium. Click here for MWB history and 2011 Game Review.
• Dec. 14 – Second Friday Art Crawl in downtown Excelsior Springs, 5-8 p.m. Enjoy feature artists, music, dining and shopping.
• Dec. 15 – Excelsior Springs Museum & Archives, 101 E. Broadway, closed for cleaning and maintenance.
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