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Leawood 4th of July Celebration

The annual Leawood 4th of July Celebration will be held this Sunday at Leawood City Park (10601 Lee Boulevard).  The Aquatic Center is open between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., and food vendors and kids’ activities will occur between 5 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.  Cherry Bomb will provide musical entertainment from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., with the always-magnificent fireworks display following.  Parking will not be available in City Park, however shuttle bus transportation will be provided in the west lots along Tomahawk Creek Parkway.

j.m. rees: quasi-objects of a mental kind

“quasi-objects of a mental kind,” a collection by J.M. Rees, is on display at the Epsten Gallery of the Kansas City Jewish Museum of Contemporary Art through June 27th.  The exhibition is in celebration of the Epsten Gallery’s 10 anniversary season.  For more information, visit www.villageshalom.org.

Photo Credit: EG Schempf and the Kansas City Jewish Museum of Contemporary Art


Father’s Day at Zest!

Treat dad to Father’s Day brunch or dinner at Zest!  Beginning at noon on Sunday, Zest will offer a fixed price Father’s Day meal for $28.95.  Call 913-381-6878 or visit www.zestkc.com for reservations.

Town Art Show & Sidewalk Sale

Town Center Plaza is holding its annual Town Art Show & Sidewalk Sale June 18 – 20th, benefiting the Parkinson Foundation of the Heartland.  One of the top art shows in the metropolitan area, it will bring unique creations of award-winning artists to art enthusiasts in Our Town.  Participating shops will offer sales both inside and outside.

“Nicky’s Week” at RA Sushi

RA Sushi hosts “Nicky’s Week” Annual Charity Fundraiser from May 30th to June 5th.  All 25 RA locations will donate all proceeds from the sale of special menu items to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.  Since the fundraiser’s inception in 2005, RA Sushi has raised more than $500,000 for St. Jude.  Be a part of this neat event and visit RA Sushi in Leawood!