Kids & Pets
Dear Mission Hills City Lifestyle Readers,
It is with great joy that I introduce myself as the new publisher of Mission Hills City Lifestyle. Joining this incredible community with its rich heritage and modern vibrancy is truly an honor for me! I am committed to upholding the standards of excellence that City Lifestyle is known for, so that the heart-warming spirit, family values and contemporary charm of our wonderful city is accurately depicted.
This month’s theme, “Kids and Pets,” is a perfect reflection of what we cherish most—our families and the happiness they bring to our lives. Our children and pets are the heartbeat of our homes, filling our days with laughter, love, and boundless energy. In this edition, we are excited to share stories that inspire as well as productive ways for the kids to spend the last few days of summer.
Having kids of my own, I understand the saying, “The days are long, but the years are short” very well. But, as summer continues to wind down, I hope you will be able to make the most of every moment, be present with the ones you love and know that every day is a gift to be cherished.
I look forward to engaging with you, hearing your stories, and highlighting the beauty and strength of Mission Hills and its surrounding communities.
SARAH JOHNS, PUBLISHER @MISSIONHILLSCITYLIFESTYLE
August 2024
PUBLISHER
Sarah Johns | sarah.johns@citylifestyle.com
EDITORIAL COORDINATORS
Victoria Moore | victoria.moore@citylifestyle.com, Chelsey Juarez | chelsey.juarez@citylifestyle.com
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
Beth Hoops, Sarah McGinnity
CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS
Stephen Lovekin, Kyle Rivas, Matias North
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Big Slick Hits a Home Run
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WHERE NEIGHBORS CAN SEE AND BE SEEN
1: Tim with his dog Piper, a Blue Heeler and Corgi mix called a “Cowboy Corgi.” 2: Brooks bonding with the McClellan’s dog Bear 3: Open Door Movers owner Tim and his horse Ati Rose, a 14-year-old Spotted Saddle. 4 — 5: Stylists Emma and Raegan of STITCH Salon with their pups Kobi (cream) and Winnie (dapple). 6: Bear hanging out with Spencer, son of Ashley McClellan of Sojourn Spa 7: Brittney Summers of Summers Medical Aesthetics with her family and dog Rex.
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Summers Medical Aesthetics introduces new skin smoothing laser
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Prairiebrooke Arts features its summer framing sale
Put the finishing touch on your photo gallery wall or find the perfect compliment to a favorite piece of artwork during the Prairiebrooke Arts summer framing sale. Enjoy 20% off all projects and receive expert help in choosing from a variety of modern, sleek and classic styles. Visit their gallery in Downtown Overland Park or learn more on pbarts.com/
Story earns top honors on popular wine list
For the tenth year in a row, Prairie Village’s Story received the Wine Spectator Magazine Best of Award of Excellence. This year’s list featured over 3,700 exceptional restaurants from all 50 states and 75+ countries and territories worldwide. These award-winning establishments are renowned for their expertly curated wine lists and strong connections with winemakers, ensuring an unforgettable dining experience. Browse their menu online: s torykc.com/
ARTICLE BY VICTORIA MOORE AND BETH HOOPS
PHOTOGRAPHY BY STEPHEN LOVEKIN AND KYLE RIVAS
Big Slick Hits a Home Run
The Big Slick 2024 weekend knocked it out of the park as local celebrities and their friends participated in a variety of events throughout Kansas City to raise money for Children’s Mercy Hospital.
In its fifteenth year, the annual get-together of famous locals like Rob Riggle, Paul Rudd and Jason Sudeikis topped all prior years, setting a new record of $3.9 million in two days. That brings the 15-year total to over $25 million! Every dollar raised goes directly to Children’s Mercy to advance Big Slick’s goal of eradicating pediatric cancer.
The very first Big Slick in 2010 was planned in only nine weeks when Riggle called fellow Shawnee Mission graduates Paul Rudd and Jason Sudeikis with an idea to host a poker tournament to raise money for Children’s Mercy. They each agreed and immediately called upon their family and friends to help pull it off.
The annual fundraiser for Children’s Mercy raised a record-setting amount for cancer research
(Top Left) Gaetano Matarazzo celebrates a score. Photo by: Kyle Rivas (Middle) Heidi Gardner making it to home base. Photo by: Kyle Rivas (Top Right) Eric Stonestreet with Parker. Photo by: Kyle Rivas (Bottom Left) Big Slick’s all-time total donated to Children’s Mercy.
Photo by: Kyle Rivas (Bottom Right) Paul Rudd winds up for a hit during the celebrity softball game. Photo by: Kyle Rivas
Now, Big Slick is selling out tickets for their two core events - the Big Slick Celebrity Softball Game at Kauffman Stadium and the sold-out Big Slick Party and Show at T-Mobile Center.
This year’s game experienced a short delay due to rain but drew a large crowd nonetheless before a regular-season Royals game.
The Big Slick co-hosts and their 50+ celebrity guests also visited with the patients, families and staff and Children’s Mercy.
The Saturday night Party and Show sparked national attention when Sudeikis poked fun at Travis Kelce and his relationship with Taylor Swift during a remake of the SNL “Bill Swerski’s Super Fans” skit, which also featured original SNL skit members George Wendt and Robert Smigel.
The Show also featured Patrick Mahomes standing on stage throwing autographed footballs auctioned for $15,000 each to Kelce in the crowd. Heidi Gardner and her SNL cast mates chowed down on some wings for a live Hot Ones, and performances by comedians Jeff Ross, Fortune Feimster and Kumail Nanjiani donated significant laughs to all. Musicians David Cook, Jordan Mize and Grammy-winner Sheryl Crow capped off the show with exceptional entertainment that surely left fans on the edge of their seats for 2025!
(Top Left) Sheryl Crowe rocking out on stage. Photo by: Kyle Rivas (Middle) Patrick Mahomes entertains the crowd. Photo by: Kyle Rivas (Top Right) Heidi Gardner plays board games with Children’s Mercy patient. Photo by Kyle Rivas (Bottom Left) Travis Kelce keeps his eye on the ball. Photo by: Stephen Lovekin (Bottom Right) Jason Sudeikis taking the stage. Photo by Stephen Lovekin
ARTICLE BY VICTORIA MOORE | PHOTOGRAPHY BY VICTORIA MOORE AND PROVIDED
MISSION HILLS AUTHOR FRAN BORIN ACHIEVES RECOGNITION ON KANSAS NOTABLE BOOKS LIST
THE GHOST ADVENTURES OF ORION O’BRIEN
Fran Borin
A normal day in June quickly turned into one of the most exciting moments of children’s book author Fran Borin’s writing career. Standing in her kitchen in Mission Hills, she received the email she had been waiting for. After 30 years of dream-
Mission area thought they had ghosts in their houses. They attributed the ghosts to students who had attended the Shawnee Indian Mission School.
“I thought ‘My students would love a story about this’,” she said. “I didn’t write the story for 25 more years.”
“WHEN I TALK TO KIDS, I SAY THIS HAPPENED WHERE YOU LIVE.”
ing, the second book of her threepart series The Ghost Adventures of Orion O’Brien had been named to the Kansas Notable Books List for 2024.
“I sent the book in January, so when I got the email, I just can’t describe it,” she said. “I called my husband and said, ‘Come and read this’.”
The Kansas State Library puts out a list each year made up of 15 books, either written by a Kansan or about Kansas. An incredible victory for self-published Borin who has been working to spread the name of her ghost adventure stories based in Northeast Kansas.
As a teacher and paraprofessional in the Shawnee Mission School District in the early 90s, she saw an article in a newspaper about how people who lived in the Shawnee Indian
The series follows four elementary school kids led by Orion O’Brien who live in Fairway, Kansas, as they encounter different ghosts and spirits of children from the past. The kids join together to help these ghosts solve problems and mysteries from their time. Borin uses historically accurate locations and cultural facts to provide an educational and entertaining experience for her readers.
“When I go to talk to students, I never use the term ‘educational.’ I say ‘This is a fun book. This is a ghost story.’ That’s how I bring them in,” she said. “But I hope they do learn the power of friendship.”
Borin enlisted help from Wyandotte Indian nation member Richard Zane Smith to look over her manuscript before it was published in 2022. His
insight allowed her to create a more authentic main character for her first book The Ghost of Samuel Grayhawk.
“He told me about things I would never be able to find on the Internet, about how men wore their hair, some words in the Wyandotte language,” Borin said. “Even though it’s a children’s book, you have to do all the research, the same you would for any book.”
The second book The Spirit of Quindaro required research on a major stop of the Underground Railroad, and the third The Phantoms of Wakarusa , a deeper dive into the Wakarusa War. The three books together earned Borin the right to call them a series.
As the popularity of her books grow, Borin visits with students throughout Kansas, where she signs books and takes pictures. Her next stop is the ceremony at Washburn University in September to honor the books on the 2024 Kansas Notable Books List. For Borin, the most rewarding part of being an author is watching the looks of learning on kids’ faces.
“If you want your kids to learn something you don’t shout it at them, you whisper it in their ears,” she said. “I hope they will get some inspiring ideas that will help them do a good job being adults when they take over the world.”
To purchase Borin’s books, contact her via email: fran082277@gmail.com
local experiences
THE BEST PLACES TO GO AND THINGS TO DO IN OUR AREA
Five Things to Do with Your Kids to Get Ready for the School Year
ARTICLE BY SARAH MCGINNITY | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED
Reading | Get kids excited about reading again and explore one of Kansas City’s newest attractions, Rabbit Hole KC. Step into some of your favorite children’s books!
History | Discover fascinating history at the Amelia Earhart Hangar Museum in Atchison, Kansas. Learn about her adventures and the mystery of her disappearance.
STEM | Dig for dinosaur fossils, move like a T-Rex and go on a scavenger hunt at the Museum at Prairiefire!
Art | Each stop on this Nelson Atkins mini golf course is a creative interpretation of a piece of artwork. Play the course, then head inside to find the inspiration!
Music | The American Jazz Museum is a great outing with many hands-on exhibits. Check out the free Indigo Hour for live jazz every Friday at 5 p.m.
THIS MONTH’S CURATOR
Sarah McGinnity
Sarah is the owner of Kansas City Mom Collective and co-host of the Kansas City MomCast podcast. She grew up in Manhattan, Kansas and now resides in Overland Park. Sarah is mom to Henry, Clark, Lucy and Caroline and is committed to building a supportive online community for moms by providing guides and tips for navigating KC with their families.
Amelia Earhart Hangar Museum
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A local couple raises three rare Pyrenean Mastiffs
Jane Signorelli and her husband Ron Hoffman have been married for 40 years, with plenty of love and laughter to last a lifetime. But, they would be the first to tell you their family is not complete without their gentle giant, drooling kids named Bodhi, Luca and Jovanni.
“We are in our 70s and we have a puppy that’s 125 pounds,” Signorelli said. “ People are like ‘You guys are crazy’.”
Bodhi is the oldest at eight years old and weighs 168 pounds. Luca is Bodhi’s son and also the father to seven-month-old,125-pound Jovanni--one big happy family living under the same roof and enjoying the same care.
“Nobody knows what they are. You’re either asked if it’s a Saint Bernard or a mix,” Signorelli said.
They are Pyrenean Mastiffs, a rare breed of herding dog that originated out of the Pyrenees Mountains in Spain. Due to the installation of railways to transport sheep, the Spanish Civil War and the struggling economy in the 1930s, the breed’s numbers were so low, they were almost nonexistent.
ARTICLE BY VICTORIA MOORE PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED
By the 1990s, the push to bring back Pyrenean Mastiffs was in full swing, especially in the United States. Appropriate breeding is a tedious process, so after almost 40 years, it is no surprise to Jane and Ron that there are only 600 in the world.
“We are a part of bringing back a breed and doing it the right way,” Signorelli said. “We are not pumping out puppies like a puppy mill. This is a very thoughtful and well-done community who wants to bring them back the right way!”
Until a few months ago, the Pyrenean Mastiff was still not recognized as a breed in the United Kennel Club, but that did not stop Signorelli from registering Bodhi to compete in their dog shows. Having no idea where to start, she reviewed YouTube videos for guidance on how to show dogs. The results were not what she expected.
“I was so embarrassed. He just wanted to sit. I wanted to disappear,” she said. “When he won the ribbons, I had no idea what they were for!”
Both Bohdi and Luca were crowned “Champion” in local UKC dog shows before they were one year old.
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Another quality of Pyrenean Mastiffs is their gentle, kind nature. For such big dogs, their mild temperaments are truly remarkable, something that is regularly tested with the children in the neighborhood.
“All the kids come over and play with them all the time,” Signorelli said. “They are beautiful with children. You meet a lot of people when you have big dogs.”
They also make exceptional models, posing in a photoshoot for Signorelli’s jewelry-making business years ago. Come to find out, the dogs were her best marketing strategy.
Signorelli also described her gentle giants as very attached to humans. But after a lifetime of loving every dog that has crossed their path, anyone can see that it’s a mutual feeling.
“This is our life. They change and enrich our lives!”
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crossroads haven counseling: breaking down the mental health stigma
ANTHONY SUNG AND HIS TEAM PROVIDE A SAFE PLACE FOR YOUNG ATHLETES TO NAVIGATE LIFE
ARTICLE BY VICTORIA MOORE | PHOTOGRAPHY BY MATIAS NORTH
Crossroads Haven Counseling Team
Anthony Sung
Etched onto the side of his favorite coffee mug is Anthony Sung’s business motto – Sung Strong. Years ago, his friend gave him that cup to serve as a daily motivator as Sung began his counseling business out of Prairie Village. Today, that same resilience is built into the very core of Crossroads Haven Counseling-providing a safe space for everyone in the Kansas City Metro area to navigate life’s challenges.
“We all wear different hats and have different responsibilities, but the one person who is constant is you. If you aren’t taking care of yourself, everything else will suffer,” Sung said.
While his team supports individuals, couples, and families, one group that Sung is passionate about serving is young athletes. Drawing from his own experience as a high school volleyball captain and soccer player, he knows firsthand the huge role mental health plays in sports.
“Everyone had relationships, and I came into a new school, and everyone was already friends,” he said. “Even though I was really good at soccer and volleyball, I was the odd man out.”
Sung remembers how difficult it was to navigate being a student-athlete, struggling mostly with feeling a lack of support.
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)
Nikki Fels
Provisionally Licensed Professional Counselor (PLPC)
“Looking back, I wish I had someone to talk to. Mental health was not really talked about and caring for feelings and thoughts was not really promoted,” he said. “I want to be that person for the kids who might not have someone to talk to or don’t know who to open up to.”
While Sung believes playing sports can teach incredible life skills and develop kids personally, he also understands that if not addressed appropriately, it can be quite the internal battle. Years of school and research have taught him how connected mental and physical health really are. A better mental state can directly result in a better performance on the court or field.
“I recently spoke to a semi-pro team, and I said to them, ‘How many of you watch the show Ted Lasso?’ They all raised their hands, and I said ‘That’s who I am for you guys. I want to be your Ted Lasso, minus the unethical stuff’,” he said. “I want to be someone they can talk to so they can have less baggage on the field.”
The team at Crossroads Haven Counseling is very active in changing the perspective of what counseling is. They travel to different schools in Missouri and Kansas to do mental health presentations and suicide prevention screenings.
“We’ve found that there is still some stigma when talking to a therapist. A mental health issue does not mean you are crazy. You can be the most outgoing person but are suffering in silence,” he said.
When asked about his “why” for wanting to help young people, Sung listed four concise reasons. 1. His faith in God compels him to act and serve others. 2. He genuinely enjoys the environment of working with kids and the fun they exude in life. 3. He has a desire to pay it forward because of the counselors and mentors who helped him along the way. 4. He carries a responsibility to invest in the lives of the upcoming generations.
“When you invest into creating healthy kids, that’s going to create a more successful nation or society,” he said. “In today’s digital age, you can find all the coping skills you need online. My approach is developing a very safe, trustworthy relationship over a period of time. That produces the best outcome.”
Heather Eaton
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
HOW TO GET IN TOUCH WITH CROSSROADS HAVEN COUNSELING:
It all starts with a call or an email. anthony@crossroadshavencounseling.com 816.301.4238
All clients are met with the question “How Can I Help You?” After a brief interview, Sung will pair you with the best counselor to suit your needs, even if it is a reference to a higher level of care.
Lily Barclay
Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LPC)
Anthony Sung, LCPC & Founder
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)
MA - Mental Health Counseling, Asbury Theological Seminary
Licensed in KS, MO, FL, and NY
Lily Barclay, LPC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LPC)
MA - Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Asbury Theological Seminary
Heather Eaton, LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
MA - Marriage Family Therapy, North Central University
MS - Negotiation and Conflict Resolution, Creighton University
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Provisionally Licensed Professional Counselor (PLPC)
National Certified Counselor (NCC)
School Counselor
MEET SARAH JOHNS
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GET TO KNOW THE NEW PUBLISHER OF MISSION HILLS CITY LIFESTYLE
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Mission Hills City Lifestyle warmly welcomes Sarah Johns as its newest publisher! She has called the Kansas City Metro area home for over 10 years with her family and comes from a background in Fitness and Marketing. Sarah recently graduated from Liberty University with a degree in Strategic Communication and brings 19 years of sales experience to the table. When she is not working, Sarah likes to be outdoors or with her family. She is excited to get to know the people of Northeast Johnson County and serve the readers of Mission Hills City Lifestyle with an exceptional magazine each month.
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Sarah with her grandma Laurie and sister Shawna in Seattle - August 2023
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Whether your pup has the obedience of a dog show finalist, or social behavior that makes you want to play dead around others, you can develop more owner confidence with help from this expert trainer.
“Socializing your dog is beneficial for both dogs and their owners,” says Taryn Tyler, a certified dog trainer. “It creates confidence for both dogs and owners and displaces the anxiety we feel when our dogs aren’t behaving like we want them to.”
Taryn says that boundaries can be learned by dogs of any age.
“There’s a nasty perception along the ‘can’t teach an old dog new tricks’ line of thinking,” she says. “While you can’t take a dog with serious behavioral issues and completely turn them around 180 degrees, you can make improvements in how you understand your dog and how they understand you. Dog training isn’t just for struggling pups either. Creating a relationship between you and your canine based on confidence, reliability and reward can turn a good dog into a great dog.”
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“Creating a relationship between you and your canine based on confidence, reliability and reward can turn a good dog into a great dog.”
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Taryn stresses that teaching a dog to sit or stay is less about tricks and more about the relationship that builds between animal and owner. “That, in turn, fosters an environment where the next time a family hosts Thanksgiving or has friends over, the owner and their dogs fall into the habit of obeying commands because of the confidence built through all the work put in beforehand.”
Even dogs with a troubled history can achieve improvement.
“We all love our dogs, but they can be stressful when they can’t seem to click in our home environments.
DOG SOCIALIZING TIPS:
• Socializing is more than taking your dog in public. A guy can dump a bunch of mulch in your driveway and spread it, but he’s not a landscaper until he’s following a plan. When the doorbell rings or a visitor comes into the house, what’s our expectation for the dog? When we’re in public and the dog’s attention is diverted, what’s our plan to refocus them? Socialization is 99 percent working on small steps as part of a larger plan.
• Socializing isn’t about our dogs being the center of attention in public. Everyone loves seeing a dog, but our best outcome for the dog is to go unnoticed. Sitting by our side, ignoring external stimuli, remaining calm—those are things we strive for when socializing a dog.
• When socializing dogs with other dogs, start small. Take a walk with another dog to get them to just exist in the same vicinity. Once they’re able to not be excited by the other dog, work on limited playing in controlled environments.
• If someone comes into your home, let them know what boundaries you’re working on with your dog. You can even suggest asking them to carry a few treats and work on some of the behaviors your dog is already comfortable with.
HOW TO THROW A BIRTHDAY BASH FOR YOUR FOUR-LEGGED FRIENDS:
Once your dog is able to socialize with other pets, playdates are a great way to encourage good play behavior. One way to celebrate your pup’s birthday is to celebrate with their favorite furry friends. Here are a few helpful tips for making your gathering a success.
• Set up play areas for your furry guests to enjoy. This can include a doggy pool or splash pad, chew toys, frisbees, and don’t forget the pet-friendly bubbles.
• Offer party guests birthday attire such as a birthday hat, bandana or party outfit. Set up a photo wall for pet owners to get photos with their furry friends in their birthday outfits. Better yet, make it a costume competition, and invite guests to come dressed up ready to show off their pup’s attire.
• Create a treat display with a pet-friendly birthday cake and various chewy snacks for guests to give their pups.
• Party favors are a must to end your festivities with a bang. Fill party bags with bouncy balls, treats, and pet-friendly bubbles to send your guests off with a smile.
summer is POPSICLE SEASON
KIDS AND POPSICLES ARE THE PERFECT SUMMERTIME PAIR
ARTICLE BY LINDA DITCH PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED
As temperatures rise, children race to the freezer for this frosty treat or wait anxiously for the approach of the musical ice cream truck. Making homemade popsicles is a fun, kidfriendly activity. These recipes feature kid-favorite flavors with an added taste twist. The only tricky part is waiting for them to freeze.
SPICED GRAPE POPSICLES
ingredients:
Makes 18 to 24
• 2 quarts Concord grape juice
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 12 whole cloves
• 4 cinnamon sticks
• 3 tablespoons whole allspice
directions:
Put all of the ingredients into a large saucepan. Bring the mixture to barely a simmer and let it cook for 30 minutes. Remove from the heat and pour the juice through a cheesecloth-lined strainer into a bowl or pitcher to remove the spices. Allow the juice to cool to room temperature, and then refrigerate until well chilled. Pour mixture into popsicle molds. Freeze until firm.
CHERRY LIMEADE POPSICLES ingredients:
Makes 18 to 24
• 2 cups sugar
• 2 cups water
• 1 cup lime juice
• 2 cups tart cherry juice
directions:
In a saucepan, combine the sugar and water over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Remove from the heat. Add the cherry juice and taste. Add additional sugar or water if needed. Let come to room temperature and then refrigerate until well chilled. Pour mixture into popsicle molds. Freeze until firm.
events
A SELECTION OF UPCOMING LOCAL EVENTS
AUGUST 8TH
Concerts in the Park
Thompson Park | 7:00 PM
Presenting the grand finale of the summer concert series in Downtown Overland Park - Off the Record is ready to entertain a variety of listeners with greatest hits from the 50s to the 80s. In addition, The Stolen Winnebagos will help you bust a move to all genres! Bring a lawn chair or blanket to this free night of music.
AUGUST 9TH – 11TH
KC Sunflower Fest
KC Wine Co.
It’s sunflower season! Get lost in the Kansas fields almost every weekend in August at KC Wine Co. A ticket to the festival grants you more than access to sunflowers. Make the most of your visit by playing yard games, walking the grounds and taking all the photos you can manage. Tickets are available online: kcwineco.com
AUGUST 10TH
National Spoil Your Dog Day
Bar K | 5:00 PM
Take your dog out for a night of fun with plenty of treats to spoil your furry friends! Enter the raffle for a prize basket and spend time learning from a professional dog trainer. Receive half off your dog’s entry by mentioning this event. Visit barkdogbar.com to learn about all upcoming events plus a list of requirements for all dogs.
AUGUST 17TH – 18TH
Bluey’s Big Play – The Stage Show!
Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts | 12:30 PM
The Emmy® Award-winning animated preschool series Bluey is taking the stage in Kansas City for one weekend only! Kids and adults are sure to enjoy a brand new story line written for its first live theater show. Tickets are available for four different showtimes and VIP ticket options can be found online at tickets.kauffmancenter.org.
AUGUST 24TH
MOO-vie Night at the Farmstead
Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead | 5:00 PM
Hang out with the Deanna Rose animals after dark during a free farmstead movie night! Featuring A Bug’s Life, the movie will begin around 8:00pm with plenty of time to enjoy the grounds beforehand with sponsor Hiland Dairy. Curl up on the lawn with a blanket, snacks and the whole family! Find more events online at opkansas.org/
AUGUST 24TH
Kansas City Jazz Alive’s Spotlight: Charlie Parker
Folly Theater | 7:00 PM
The Kansas City Jazz Orchestra is honoring Kansas City native and jazz legend Charlie Parker for his 104th birthday with jam sessions and musical tributes, tours, lectures, exhibits, panel discussions, workshops, and concerts. The night will highlight his legacy and influence on jazz music. Buy your tickets online at follytheater.org.
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