The Elders Free at Festival in KC Shopping Center
On Saturday May 31, 2008 the Elders are performing at the International Festival of Cultures at Tuileries Plaza.
Time
After the festival events at the pedestrian friendly shopping environment (inspired by the Tuileries Gardens at the Louvre) from noon to 6:00pm, The Elders can then be seen performing until 8pm.
Admission
There is NO CHARGE to watch the Elders. At 8pm The Elders are followed by a Brazilian carnival for which tickets are required ($5).
Location
Tuileries Plaza is located on NW 64th St (also known as Tom Watson Parkway) just half a mile west of I-29.
Children’s Garden
Tuileries Plaza is also opening the Tuileries Children’s Garden for the summer season. Parents can bring their children to cool off in the misting river, climb the Eiffel Tower, walk the maze and there’s an original tile mural created by Kansas City’s own tile artist Carolyn Payne
International Festival of Cultures
Stage performances by the Ethnic Enrichment Commissions of Brazil, Germany, Taiwan, Samoa, Laos, China, Scotland, Israel, and India. Craft sales by the Commissions of Laos, India, Israel, China, Germany, and Taiwan.
Ethnic Enrichment Commission of Kansas City
The EECKC has membership from 66 countries and ethnic groups. It exists to foster understanding and appreciation of cultural diversity in the greater KC area. The EEC KC is best known for the annual festival in Swope Park every August.
Calendar
This FREE performance by The Elders is posted on the KC Irish Events calendar.
External Links
• Ethnic Enrichment Commission of Kansas City
• Tuileries Plaza
• The Elders official website
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