NIGHTLIFE |Music | Theater | Misc. | Museums | Galleries

FRIDAY

LAWRENCE
¢ Uncle Andy Bob’s Birthday Extravaganza, featuring Cher U.K., Tiny Dot Syndrome, Andy Bob, 9 p.m., The Bottleneck, 737 N.H., 841-LIVE.
¢ Afternoon Tea, 9 p.m., Paradise Cafe, 728 Mass., 842-5199.
¢ John Jervis classically trained guitarist, 7 p.m.-9 p.m., Paradise Cafe, 725 Mass., 842-5199.
¢ The Geezers, 9 p.m., Stu’s Midtown Tavern, 925 Iowa, 749-1666.

KANSAS CITY
¢ Shooting Star, 7:30 p.m., The Beaumont, 4050 Pa., Kansas City, Mo., (816) 561-2560.
¢ Marcia Ball, 9 p.m., Grand Emporium, 3832 Main St., Kansas City, Mo., (816) 531-1504.
¢ House of Large Sizes, 9 p.m., The Hurricane, 4048 Broadway, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 753-0884.
¢ Don and Lori Chaffer, 7:30 p.m., New Earth Coffee House, 3953 Walnut, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 753-8544.
¢ The Esoteric, Given With Honor, Say Your Prayers, Scream for Silence, 7 p.m., El Torreon, 3101 Gillham Rd., Kansas City, Mo., (816) 419-7278.
¢ The Grand Marquis, 9 p.m., The Pyro Room, 18th and Grand, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 221-PYRO.
¢ Mr. Marco’s V7, 9 p.m., Davey’s Uptown, 3402 Main, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 753-1909.
¢ Everette DeVan Quartet, 8:30 p.m., The Blue Room, 18th and Vine streets, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 474-VINE.
¢ Billy Ebeling and The Late For Dinner Band, 7 p.m.-11 p.m., Jazz Louisiana Kitchen, 39th Street and State Line, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 531-5556.

SATURDAY

LAWRENCE
¢ Kat LaGue, 9 p.m., Abe & Jake’s Landing (The Pub), 8 E. Sixth., 749-1666.
¢ Mountain of Venus, 10 p.m., The Jazzhaus, 926 1/2 Mass., 749-3320.
¢ Vibralux, Contra Naturam, 9 p.m., The Bottleneck, 737 N.H., 841-LIVE.
¢ Max Jones and the Joyriders, 9 p.m., Paradise Cafe, 728 Mass., 842-5199.
¢ Gourmet Mushroom X, 10 p.m., Replay Lounge, 946 Mass., 749-7676.
¢ Blue Condition, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., The Cross Town Tavern, 19th Street and Haskell Avenue, 842-9472.
¢ Second Wind, 9 p.m., Stu’s Midtown Tavern, 925 Iowa, 749-1666.
¢ Blue Condition, 9 p.m., Cross Town Tavern, 1910 Haskell, 842-9472.
¢ John Jervis classically trained guitarist, 7-9 p.m., Paradise Cafe, 725 Mass., 842-5199.

KANSAS CITY
¢ To Scale the Throne, Crimson Massacre, The Plague, 7 p.m., El Torreon, 3101 Gillham Rd., Kansas City, Mo., (816) 419-7278.
¢ Marcia Ball, 9 p.m., Grand Emporium, 3832 Main St., Kansas City, Mo., (816) 531-1504.
¢ Die Fledermaus, 9 p.m., The Madrid Theatre, 3810 Main, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 753-8880.
¢ Getaway Driver, Form of Rocket, Mail Order Midgets, 9 p.m., The Brick, 1727 McGee, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 421-1634.
¢ Waterdeep, 7:30 p.m., New Earth Coffee House, 3953 Walnut, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 753-8544.
¢ Kirby Wendler, 9 p.m., Westport Coffee House, 4010 Penn., Kansas City, Mo., (816) 756-3222.
¢ Snakebite Orphans, The Greenville Bends, The Kemps, 9 p.m., Davey’s Uptown, 3402 Main, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 753-1909.
¢ Lester “Duck” Warner, 8:30 p.m., The Blue Room, 18th and Vine streets, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 474-VINE.
¢ Billy Ebeling and The Late For Dinner Band, live recording, 9:30 p.m. -1 a.m., BB’s Lawnside BBQ, 1205 E. 85th St., Kansas City, Mo., (816) 822-7427.

TONGANOXIE
¢ Fabulous Fifties Show, 7:30 p.m., Glen’s Opry, Fourth and Main streets, (913) 631-2591.
¢ Live jazz, featuring Mr. Van’s Jazz Band, 7 p.m.-10:30 p.m., Bichelmeyer’s Steakhouse Restaurant, 427 E. Fourth St., (913) 369-2337.
¢ Branson-style country music, 7:30 p.m.-10 p.m., Glen’s Opry, Fourth and Main streets, (913) 631-2591.

SUNDAY

LAWRENCE
¢ Satan’s Jeweled Crown, 10 p.m., Replay Lounge, 946 Mass., 749-7676.
¢ Headhandsfeat, 10 p.m.-1 a.m., Harbour Lights, 1031 Mass., 841-1960.
¢ Swing dance, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., with salsa and swing lessons from 7 p.m.-9 p.m., Dance Academy, 1117 Mass., 331-2227.
¢ Don Mumford and Friends, 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m., Eighth Street Tap Room, Eighth and New Hampshire streets., 841-6918.
¢ Lonnie Ray, 8 p.m.-11p.m., Tellers, 746 Mass., 843-4111.

KANSAS CITY
¢ Brother Ike’s Rural Grit Winter Tick Fest, 2 p.m.-8 p.m. (early show), Grand Emporium, 3832 Main St., Kansas City, Mo., (816) 531-1504.
¢ Brody Buster and his L.A. Band, 9 p.m., Grand Emporium, 3832 Main St., Kansas City, Mo., (816) 531-1504.
¢ The Wage of Sin, Undying, Misery Sin, The Judas Cradle, 7 p.m., El Torreon, 3101 Gillham Rd., Kansas City, Mo., (816) 419-7278.

MONDAY

LAWRENCE
¢ Open Mic’s Last Band Standing, 9 p.m., The Bottleneck, 737 N.H., 841-LIVE.
¢ John Jervis, classical guitarist, 6:30 p.m., Westside Deli & Market, Sixth Street and Wakarusa Drive, 840-9044.

KANSAS CITY
¢ Indigenous, Nick and Danielle Schneblin, 8:30 p.m., Grand Emporium, 3832 Main St., Kansas City, Mo., (816) 531-1504.
¢ Blue Monday Jam with Louis Neal Big Band, 7 p.m., The Blue Room, 18th and Vine streets, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 474-VINE.

TUESDAY

LAWRENCE
¢ The Anniversary, The Gadjits, Ghosty, 9 p.m., The Bottleneck, 737 N.H., 841-LIVE.
¢ Chubby Smith 5, 9 p.m., Big Six Room (Eldridge Hotel), 701 Mass., 749-5011.
¢ Ricky Dean Sinatra, The Eudoras, 9 p.m., Rick’s Neighborhood Bar and Grill, 623 Vt., 749-5067.
¢ Lisa Donnelly Project, 10 p.m., The Jazzhaus, 926 1/2 Mass., 749-3320.
¢ John Jervis, classical guitarist, 6:30 p.m., Westside Deli & Market, Sixth Street and Wakarusa Drive, 840-9044.

KANSAS CITY
¢ Full Feature, The Feds, Tuesday Project, 10 p.m., The Hurricane, 4048 Broadway, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 753-0884.
¢ Truth Cell, Barphyte, Trip Hazzard, Blood Red Sun, Human Ritual, 9 p.m., Niener’s, 815 N. Noland Rd., Kansas City, Mo., (816) 461-6955.
¢ Back Porch Mary, The Hearers, Dave Kuehn, 10 p.m., Davey’s Uptown, 3402 Main, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 753-1909.
¢ Anything But Joey, 9 p.m., O’Dowd’s, 4742 Penn., Kansas City, Mo., (816) 561-2700.
¢ Chris Duarte, The Hipnotics, 9 p.m., Grand Emporium, 3832 Main St., Kansas City, Mo., (816) 531-1504.
¢ Glamour Ball, featuring Steve Miller Orchestra, 9 p.m., The Madrid Theatre, 3810 Main, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 753-8880.
¢ Steve Azar, Anthony Smith, 7:30 p.m., The Beaumont, 4050 Pa., Kansas City, Mo., (816) 561-2560.
¢ Trouble Junction, Pendergast, 10 p.m., The Brick, 1727 McGee, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 421-1634.
¢ Sister Mary Rotten Crotch, Peewhap and the Formates, Brass Knuckle Choir, 7 p.m., El Torreon, 3101 Gillham Rd., Kansas City, Mo., (816) 419-7278.
¢ New Year’s Eve Party, Billy Ebeling and The Late For Dinner Band, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Parker’s BBQ, 10925 NW 45 Highway, Parkville, Mo., (816) 746-1300.

TONGANOXIE
¢ Stormy Bennett, 8 p.m.-midnight, Glen’s Opry, Fourth and Main streets, (913) 631-2591.

WEDNESDAY

LAWRENCE
¢ Headhandsfeat, 9 p.m.-midnight, Stu’s Midtown Tavern, 925 Iowa, 749-1666.

KANSAS CITY
¢ Common Ground, Green Card, 9 p.m., Grand Emporium, 3832 Main St., Kansas City, Mo., (816) 531-1504.
¢ Scott Easterday, 9 p.m., Davey’s Uptown, 3402 Main, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 753-1909.

THURSDAY

LAWRENCE
¢ Eric Bachmann, The Belles, 10 p.m., Replay Lounge, 946 Mass., 749-7676.
¢ DJ Telekenisis and Negro Sko present Open Decks, 9 p.m., The Bottleneck, 737 N.H., 841-LIVE.
¢ John Weatherwax and the Junk Yard Jazz, 7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m., American Legion, 3408 W. Sixth St., 842-3415.

KANSAS CITY
¢ King King, Kadaver Rockets, 9 p.m., Grand Emporium, 3832 Main St., Kansas City, Mo., (816) 531-1504.
¢ Mark Reeves, 8 p.m., Westport Coffee House, 4010 Penn., Kansas City, Mo., (816) 756-3222.
¢ Roger Wilder Quartet, 7 p.m., The Blue Room, 18th and Vine streets, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 474-VINE.

MUSIC |Theater | Misc. | Museums | Galleries | Nightlife

FRIDAY

KANSAS CITY
¢ World Music Concert Series: Calypso Bluz, 7 p.m., Atkins Auditorium, Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, 4525 Oak St., Kansas City, Mo., (816) 561-4000.

SATURDAY

KANSAS CITY
¢ Tech N9ne, 8 p.m., Uptown Theatre, 3700 Broadway, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 753-1909.
¢ Larry Gatlin and the Gatlin Brothers, 7:30 p.m., Ameristar Casino Hotel, 8201 N.E. Birmingham Road, North Kansas City, Mo., (816) 414-7000.

TUESDAY

LAWRENCE
¢ BR549, Legendary Shack Shakers, 9 p.m., Liberty Hall, 642 Mass., 749-1972.

THEATER |Misc. | Museums | Galleries | Nightlife | Music

FRIDAY

KANSAS CITY
¢ “Bat Boy: The Musical,” 8 p.m., Unicorn Theatre, 3823 Main St., Kansas City, Mo., (816) 531-PLAY.
¢ “Little House,” 11 a.m., 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., The Coterie Theatre, Level One of Crown Center, 2540 Grand Ave., Suite 144, (816) 474-6552.
¢ 22nd annual “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens, 8 p.m., Spencer Theatre, University of Missouri-Kansas City Performing Arts Center, 4949 Cherry St., Kansas City, Mo., (816) 235-2700.

SATURDAY

KANSAS CITY
¢ “Bat Boy: The Musical,” 8 p.m., Unicorn Theatre, 3823 Main St., Kansas City, Mo., (816) 531-PLAY.
¢ “Little House,” 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., The Coterie Theatre, Level One of Crown Center, 2540 Grand Ave., Suite 144, (816) 474-6552.
¢ 22nd annual “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., Spencer Theatre, University of Missouri-Kansas City Performing Arts Center, 4949 Cherry St., Kansas City, Mo., (816) 235-2700.

SUNDAY

KANSAS CITY
¢ “Bat Boy: The Musical,” 3 p.m., Unicorn Theatre, 3823 Main St., Kansas City, Mo., (816) 531-PLAY.
¢ “Little House,” 2 p.m., The Coterie Theatre, Level One of Crown Center, 2540 Grand Ave., Suite 144, (816) 474-6552.

MONDAY

KANSAS CITY
¢ “Little House,” 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., The Coterie Theatre, Level One of Crown Center, 2540 Grand Ave., Suite 144, (816) 474-6552.

TUESDAY

KANSAS CITY
¢ “Little House,” 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., The Coterie Theatre, Level One of Crown Center, 2540 Grand Ave., Suite 144, (816) 474-6552.

MISC. |Museums | Galleries | Nightlife | Music | Theater

FRIDAY

EDGERTON
¢ A Country School Christmas, a turn-of-the-century Christmas, make your own ornament, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m., Historic Lanesfield School, 18745 S. Dillie Road, (913) 893-6645.

SATURDAY

EDGERTON
¢ A Country School Christmas, a turn-of-the-century Christmas, make your own ornament, 1 p.m.-5 p.m., Historic Lanesfield School, 18745 S. Dillie Road, (913) 893.6645.

SUNDAY

EDGERTON
¢ A Country School Christmas, a turn-of-the-century Christmas, make your own ornament, 1 p.m.-5 p.m., Historic Lanesfield School, 18745 S. Dillie Road, (913) 893-6645.

MONDAY

KANSAS CITY
¢ Special celebration of Nia, the fifth day of Kwanzaa, 7 p.m., Gem Theater, 1615 E. 18th St., Kansas City, Mo., (816) 474-2929.

ONGOING

KANSAS CITY
¢ Through March 23: Ice Terrace, Crown Center, 2450 Grand Blvd., Kansas City, Mo., (816) 274-8411.
¢ Through Tuesday: Longview Lake Christmas in the Park, Longview Lake Campground, Raytown Road, Lee’s Summit, Mo., (816) 795-8200.
¢ Through Jan. 19: Country Club Plaza Season of Lights, Country Club Plaza, 46th and JC Nichols Parkway, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 753-0100.
¢ Through Tuesday: Crayola Christmas Land, Crown Center, 2450 Grand Blvd., Kansas City, Mo., (816) 474-8444.
¢ Through Tuesday: Christmas Card Lane, North of 151st, west of Ridgeview Road in Olathe, (913) 764-1050.
¢ Through Wednesday: Mayor’s Christmas Tree, Crown Center, 2450 Grand Blvd., Kansas City, Mo., (816) 474-8444.

MUSEUMS |Galleries | Nightlife | Music | Theater | Misc.

ONGOING

LAWRENCE
¢ Clinton Lake Museum, Route 5, 1 p.m.-6 p.m. Saturdays, 1 p.m.-6 p.m. Sundays, 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Sundays and by appointment, (785) 748-0800.
Exhibits: “Clinton Lake Communities: The First 20 Years, 1854-1874,” “Religion,” “The Underground Railroad,” “The J.C. Steele House.”
¢ Clyde W. Tombaugh Observatory, 500 Lindley Hall, KU, 964-3166. Open to the public for observations on the second and fourth Sunday nights of each month, if skies are clear, 8 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
¢ Helen Foresman Spencer Museum of Art, on Mississippi Street west of the Kansas Union, KU, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Thursdays; and noon-5 p.m. Sundays, 864-4710.
Exhibit: “Ansel Adams Photographs from the Collection,” through Sunday.
Exhibit: “Innovation/Imagination: Fifty Years of Polaroid Photography,” through March 15.
¢ Kansas University Natural History Museum, on Jayhawk Boulevard on KU campus, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays and noon-5 p.m. Sundays, 864-4540 or 864-4450.
¢ Kansas Union gallery, on Jayhawk Boulevard on KU campus, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays-Fridays, 864-SHOW.
¢ Kenneth Spencer Research Library, behind Strong Hall on Poplar Lane, KU, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays, 864-4334.
¢ Museum of Anthropology, Spooner Hall, KU, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays and 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Sundays, 864-4245.
¢ Watkins Community Museum of History, 1047 Mass., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays and 1:30 p.m.-4 p.m. Sundays, 841-4109.
Exhibits: “Underground Railroad in Douglas County, Kansas”; “The Basketball Man: Dr. James Naismith”; “Lawrence, Kansas 1863,” interactive computer exhibit; “A Photographic Narrative: The Indians of Kansas,” through Jan. 4.

KANSAS CITY
¢ Hallmark Visitors Center, Crown Center, 25th and McGee streets, Kansas City, Mo., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays and 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturdays, (816) 274-3613.
Exhibits: Creative and Hallmark Keepsake Ornament exhibit; J.C. Hall Christmas Trees, year-round.
¢ Johnson County Museum of History, 6305 Lackman, Overland Park, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays and 1 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Sundays, (913) 631-6709.
Exhibits: “Seeking the Good Life” and “1950s All-Electric House,” ongoing.
¢ Kansas City Museum, 3218 Gladstone Blvd., Kansas City, Mo., 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays and noon-4:30 p.m. Sundays, (816) 483-8300.
Exhibit: “Corinthian Hall: An American Palace on Gladstone,” through Tuesday.
¢ The Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art, 4420 Warwick Blvd., Kansas City, Mo., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Fridays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays and 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Sundays, (816) 561-3737.
Exhibit: “Fairfield Porter: Familiar Spaces,” through Jan. 5.
¢ Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, 4525 Oak, Kansas City, Mo., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Fridays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays and 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Sundays, (816) 561-4000.
Exhibit:”Art of the Lega: Meaning and Metaphor in Central Africa,” through May 4.
¢ Toy and Miniature Museum, 5235 Oak, Kansas City, Mo., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesdays-Saturdays and 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Sundays, (816) 333-9328.
Storytime: River and Prairie Storyweavers, 1 p.m. Saturdays.
¢ Union Station-Science City, Pershing Road and Main Street, Kansas City, Mo., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sundays, (816) 460-2020.
Multimedia show: “Skywatch,” 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Saturday-Sunday.
Extreme Screen: “Cirque du Soleil,” through Jan. 5.
Exhibit: “Circus Magicus,” through Jan. 5.
Exhibit: “Robotics,” through Wednesday.
Exhibit: “Haunted Castle,” in 3D, through Feb. 8.
Extreme Screen: “Lewis & Clark: Great Journey West,” through May 30.

TOPEKA
¢ Combat Air Museum, Forbes Field, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays and 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sundays, (913) 862-3303.
¢ Kansas Museum of History, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays and 12:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Sundays, (785) 272-8681.
Exhibit: Kansas History Center Nature Trail, 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
Exhibit: “From Gems to Gimcracks, The Discovery Place,” hands-on gallery for children, 1 p.m.-4 p.m. daily.
¢ Kansas International Museum, West Ridge Mall, 1801 SW Wanamaker Road, (866) 357-2927.
Exhibit: Czars: 400 years of Imperial Grandeur, through March 15.
¢ Mulvane Art Museum, Washburn University, 17th and Jewell streets, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesdays-Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursdays-Fridays and 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays, (785) 231-1124.
¢ Ward Meade House, 124 N. Fillmore, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays and 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays, (913) 235-0806. Victorian house, log cabin, old school and botanical gardens, with tours and crafts shop.

LECOMPTON
¢ Constitution Hall, 319 Elmore, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesdays-Saturdays and 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Sundays, (913) 887-6520.
¢ Territorial Capital Museum, downtown, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesdays-Saturdays and 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Sundays, (913) 887-6148.

OSKALOOSA
¢ Old Jefferson Town, 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays and 1:30 p.m.-5 p.m.
Sunday and Mondays through November, (785) 863-2070. Collection of
vintage buildings, including John Steuart Curry boyhood home, a bow
string bridge, wind wagon sculpture, windmill, bell tower and five
acres of native grass and wildflowers.

OTTAWA
¢ Old Depot Museum, 135 W. Tecumseh, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays and 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Sundays, (785) 242-1250.
Exhibits: “Rails, Trails and Prairie Tales,” plus H-O model trains and period rooms; “Ottawa Newsreels 1937-1938-1939,” films.
Exhibit: Exaggerated postcards by William Harrison “Dad” Martin.

GALLERIES |Nightlife | Music | Theater | Misc. | Museums

ONGOING

LAWRENCE
¢ Art and Design Gallery, Art and Design Building, KU, 864-3209. Hours: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Mondays-Wednesdays; 8:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Thursdays; 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Fridays;1 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Sundays. Gallery closed Saturdays and Holidays.
¢ Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vt., 843-3833.
Exhibit: “KanScapes,” mixed media by Paul Zehr, entrances.
Exhibit: “Butterflies” by scientific illustrator William H. Howe, lower level.
Exhibit: “The Art of the Miniature,” by Dorothy Smith Davis, entrance display case, through Monday.
¢ Fields Gallery, 712 Mass., 842-7187. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Monday through Saturday; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday; noon -5 p.m. Sunday.
Exhibit: Stoneware sculpture by Ryan Paget; paintings by Paula Hauser Leffel, Colleen Zacharias Gregoire, K.M. Kern, Mieko Ono and Mark Mohr. Prints by Ken Grizzell. Mixed media on paper by Colette Bangert. Photographs by Bob Lindholm, Chris Kilmer, Wally Emerson, Jose Santa-Cruz and James Nedresky.
Exhibit: The LIFE Picture Collection and The Associated Press Collection.
¢ Topiary Tree, 716 Mass., 842-1181.
Exhibit: Impressionist oil paintings by Joanie Whiteknight, ongoing.
¢ Z’s Divine Espresso, 1800 E. 23rd St., Suite A, 842-7651.
Exhibit: Pastel landscapes and pencil portraits by Peggy Shopen, through Jan. 18.
¢ Z’s Downtown Espresso, 10 E. Ninth St., Suite A, 843-3007.
Exhibit: Charcoal portraits by Will Dowdell, through Jan. 31.
¢ Zen Zero, 811 Mass. St., 832-0001.
Exhibit: “Wooden Reflections,” by Lawrence trellis artist Terry Miller.
¢ Unity Art Gallery, 900 Madeline, 841-1447. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday, 7 p.m.-8 p.m. Wednesday, 9:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Sunday.
Exhibit: Mixed media by Omar Mohran, Robin Loomas Tootle, Donielle Kern, Sharon Falkner, Annola M. Charity, Elaine M. Matt and Susan Forever Moore; through Jan. 8.

KANSAS CITY
¢ Kansas City, Kansas Public Library, Argentine Branch, 2800 Metropolitan Ave., (913) 722-7400; Main Branch, 625 Minnesota Ave., (913) 551-3280; West Wyandotte Branch, 1737 N. 82nd St., (913) 596-5800; Mr. and Mrs. F.L. Schlagle Library, 4051 West Drive, Wyandotte County Lake Park.
Exhibit: Prints by Julie Rice, through Jan. 6, Main Library.
Exhibit: “Kansas Rocks!” photographs by Stacy Nester, through Jan. 14, Mr. and Mrs. F.L. Schlagle Library.
Exhibit: Paintings by Robert Donovan, through Jan. 13, Argentine Library.
¢ Hallmark Visitors Center, Crown Center complex, Kansas City, Mo., (816) 274-5745, www.hallmarkvisitorscenter.com.
Exhibit: “Christmas at the Hallmark Visitors Center,” 11 paintings from Hallmark artist Gary Head on display.
¢ Johnson County Community College Gallery of Art, 12345 College Blvd., (913) 469-3886.
Exhibit: “Charlotte Street Fund,” featuring works by Lori Raye Erickson, Tammie Kennedy, Marchie Miller Gross, May Tviet, Alonzo Washington and Davin Watne, through Jan. 22.