Westport, Kansas City / The Official Site

Please join Kelly’s Irish Brigade and the Westport Blue and Gray Social Society in celebration of Old Westport on Saturday, October 22, 2011. Begin the day with a tour of the 1855 Harris-Kearney House, meet the soldiers in their encampment, visit with the townsfolk of Westport around the campfire, view exhibits and watch the gunfights as the soldiers and border ruffians face each other on the Santa Fe Trail. A free family friendly event from 10:00am until 4:00pm.

At 7:30pm a Civil War Ball will be held at the Battle of Westport Visitor Center and Museum in Swope Park.
Period dress is optional and dances will be called. Admission is a dessert to share and drinks are provided.

For more information, call 816-561-1821 or 913-648-0952 or email to westporthistorical@gmail.com

1855 Harris-Kearney House Museum
4000 Baltimore
Kansas City, MO
 

A critically-acclaimed new film, SENNA, about legendary world champion racer driver John Senna will open exclusively at the Tivoli Cinemas in Westport on Friday, September 16. That same evening, over twenty five Ferraris owned by the members of the Kansas City Chapter of Ferrari Club of America will be on display in front of the Tivoli on Pennsylvania Avenue. The Ferrari display will be free and open to the public from 5:00pm - 10:00pm this evening only.

ABOUT THE FILM: SENNA explores the life and work of the triple world champion, his physical and spiritual achievements on the track, his quest for perfection and the mythical status he has since attained. Far more than a film for Formula One racing fans, SENNA unfolds a remarkable story in a remarkable manner, eschewing many standard documentary techniques in favor of a more cinematic approach that makes full use of astounding footage, much of which is drawn from Formula One archives and previously unseen. Already revered by critics and audiences across the globe, the film won the prestigious World Cinema Audience documentary award at 2011 Sundance Film Festival. Spanning his years as a Formula One racing driver from 1984 to his untimely death a decade later, the film has been made with the full cooperation of: 1) the family of Ayrton Senna, who have given permission for this to be the first documentary feature film about his life; 2) Formula One Management, who have provided footage not previously seen theatrically; 3) and the Ayrton Senna Institute, the charitable foundation established after his death which provides educational opportunities to millions of deprived Brazilian children.

ABOUT THE OPENING NIGHT EVENT: Car fans of all ages will pulse with excitement when a special display of vintage and contemporary Ferraris comes to Westport. Members of the Kansas City Chapter of Ferrari Club of America will display their cars in front of the Tivoli. The Kansas City Chapter has over 50 members many of whom will be in attendance at the opening night screenings for this opening night only event. As this will be the exclusive area run of SENNA, racing enthusiasts as well as independent film fans from across the region are already creating quite a buzz in anticipation of its Kansas City premiere.

Tickets for SENNA are on sale now and are available online at www.TivoliKC.com and in person at the Tivoli Box Office. Early ticket purchase is strongly recommended.

The 32nd annual Art Westport is happening September 9th – September 11th. The annual festival has become a Kansas City tradition and is a favorite among local artists. The three-day event will take place in Historic Westport, providing the perfect backdrop for a "Kansas City" Artists Fair.

Top artists from around the Metro will line the streets of Westport showcasing their original art, unique jewelry, fine crafts and much more.

During your visit to Art Westport 2011, we invite you to explore this Kansas City treasure! Enjoy live entertainment, delicious fare from local eateries, shopping in fashionable boutiques, and hot night-spots all combined with the remnants of the neighborhood’s past.

For more information regarding this annual event please visit artwestport.net.