Entertainment and travel

Movie schedules

AMC Barry Woods 24

AMC Metro North Plaza 6

rent a new release from Blockbuster or Hollywood

Theatre

Bell Road Barn Players, Jenkin and Barbara David Theater in Alumni Hall, Park University. March - July. (816) 587-0218.

Gladstone Theatre in the Park, Oak Grove Park, 76th and North Troost. (816-436-2200)

Kearney / Holt Community Theater

Paradise Playhouse, Excelsior Springs

Music

Friday in the Park - North Kansas City

May through September every Friday, 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., in Macken Park located at Howell St and Clark Ferguson Drive. Come to listen to the area's top bands, register for free prize giveaways or enjoy the relaxing environment.

Saturday in the Square Jazz Jams - North Kansas City

At Town Square, 321 Armour Rd., where local and national artists create a more spontaneous mix of music from 11:00 to 1:00 p.m.

Parks for events

English Landing Park, Parkville

1201 East St. (816) 741-7676. Waddell Bridge located in this riverfront park is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Four shelter houses. Playground. Call for reservations.

Barry-Platte Park, Kansas City

NW 87th & Old Stagecoach Rd. Playground and picnic shelters.

Smithville Lake, Smithville

11 shelter houses and 200 picnic sites. Also see the Kelsey Short Youth Camp.

Art

City Hall, Liberty

Mural of Liberty's Beginnings

William Jewell College

Houses a portrait by George Caleb Bingham

Post Office, Parkville

Located on the inner walls of this post office is a historic mural.

The Graham Tyler Memorial Chapel, Parkville

Free. Within this beautiful chapel's walls is an extravagant wood carving of the Last Supper by Alois Lang.

Country Gallery, Parkville

Parkville Fine Arts Association (112 Main Street) puts on monthly exhibits as well as sponsors annual art contests, art fairs, and art demonstrations.

Northland fountain