Calendar of Events
FOUNDATION regularly hosts exhibits and special events and collaborates with other artist, vendors and visionaries to provide exciting enriching experiences.
The retail gallery full of interesting architectural antiques and elements is also available for special event rental. Host a private party, art opening, business meeting or wedding reception in our five thousand square foot architectural antique gallery or mastermind your own event at the THE FOUNDATION ROOM.
FOUNDATION celebrates three years of pioneering retail in the West Bottoms. Our annual furniture warehouse event marks the special occasion with fifty percent savings on vintage modern, mission and antique furnishings. The anniversary sale opening reception takes place the Second Friday in April from 6pm – 10pm. Come and enjoy quality affordable design, drinks and live 21st century jazz music by special guest River Cow Orchestra.
Sale continues Saturday April 11th from 10:00am – 5:00pm
FOUNDATION presents Outono, performed live by Monta At Odds. The high tech audio/video installation features the video artistry of VJDN8 choreographed to the music of Monta At Odds third full length recording Outono. In addition music selections by Fortuning from Lawrence and Scary River from Baltimore will also featured. Doors open to this event at 9:30pm show starts at 10:00 pm. Tickets are available at the door for $7.00 per person.
FOUNDATION presents Cupid's Bizarre Obsessions, a special edition Urban Bazaar offering a ton of guilty pleasure and treasure for you and your sweetheart. This original market of arts, fashions and artifacts is open Saturday from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm, admission is free. The Saturday evening Bazaar session features musical guest performances by Mercury Mad – the Plastic Bitches, Yob and Waterfowl Habitat. Keep your pants on for the debut of Two Gun Tease Burlesque review featuring Kiki Severe, Mia Vicious and Eartha Delights. Live mannequins will also be on exhibit modeling fashion creations by the KC Fashion Core through out the night. Admission to the evening program is $10.00.
Doors open at 8:00pm mature audiences only.
Bring in the New Year like you never have before at the Years End Fashion Rave. Come celebrate with Kansas City Fashion Core designers Cali Roberta, Take A Halliday, Melissa Birdsong, Pophearts and Janay A Handmade. A late night fashion show highlights the years past creative accomplishments with a designers and models New Years toast. Dance the night away or lounge in the massive West Bottoms loft to the cities hottest Dj talent featuring Nomathmatics, Botnet, Iggybaby, Sonic Electrojet, Jochen(hog–n) plus a live electronic music performance by London Transit. Bar service will be provided by Czar*Bar. This event is a twenty one and over only. General Admission at the door is $15.00 per person. Doors open to the public at 9:00pm.
Welcome to the shopping is entertainment event of the season. Purchase unique one of a kind pieces, vintage fashions & home furnishings direct from designers, artist and purveyors of all things eclectic. The eleventh annual Urban Bazaar offers a fun and adventuresome atmosphere for the shopping pioneer. The Friday night shopping party host an evening of modern cabaret with musical guest Alacartoona. Admission is $5. per person. This is an all ages event starting at 5:00 pm and is open till 10:00 pm. Beverage service will be provided by the Czar Bar. Saturday the Urban Bazaar presents a high noon concert featuring Yellow Lab and Yugen Sweatheart.
The market is open to the public from 10:00 am through 3:00 pm and is free admission all day.
FOUNDATION presents an evening of art, architecture, fashion and performance inspired by Architect Bertrand Goldberg. Featuring the Night World Fashion Show presented by WearHaus showcasing fantasy designs by edgy local designers. Musical guest performances include onemilliontinytinyjesuses, Expo 70, London Transit and Mannequin Skywalker. Performance ensemble Thieves of Flight will execute aerial fabric feats in conjunction with the skills of VJDN8 and Dj MeatFoxxx. Works by artist Sara Ann Gallagher and Melanie Kasten will be on exhibit in the Night World gallery. General admission tickets are available at the door only the night of the event for $10.00 per person. Reserved seating for the 9:30 pm fashion program is available for an additional $5.00 per person with advance purchase only through FOUNDATION ($15.00) per person. visa/mc check/cash.
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FOUNDATION presents the second installment of Under The Radar, experimental, electronic and independent music showcase. The October program features musical talent Expo 70, Mannequin Skywalker, Sonic Electrojet and Yellow Lab. Doors open to the public at 8pm. Admission for the all ages event is $5.
FOUNDATION presents the debut program of a new monthly music series promoting the pioneering and live performance of electronic, experimental and independent music. The launch show featuring musical guest Restless Breed, Yellow Lab, Yugen Sweetheart and Medicine Theory opens to the public at dusk. Admission at the door is $5.00 per person and is an all ages.
FOUNDATION and The Pistol Social Club present an evening of Theater featuring Missoula Oblongata (Baltimore) performing The Last Hurrah of the Clementines and Boom! (Kansas City) An International Lost and Found Family Marching Band. Saturday night only, doors open at 7:00pm. Admission is $7.00. Bring your own refreshments.
Celebrate two years of commitment to offering quality, authentic and unique architectural artifacts and services at our ten thousand square foot Basement Party & Sale. Enjoy massive savings on architectural antiques, modern furniture and building materials. Musical guest include Restless Breed and Dj Meatfoxxx.
One night only Sale 6-11pm.
Foundation presents an exhibit and sale of original oil paintings by Disney artist Leonard Sebring (1897-1978). View this rare private collection of paintings commissioned by personal friends of the artist here in Kansas City from 1972-74. This unique estate is being offered to the public exclusively through FOUNDATION and will host an opening reception celebrating the work of Sebring from 5-9pm.
Living the Questions, Rachel Nelson, BardLive Productions (theatre) an experiment with story, music and movement. Tuesday and Wednesday 8:00pm. Thursday 6:30pm. Friday 9:30pm. Saturday 11:00pm. The Bric a Brac Variety Show, Wednesday 9:30pm Friday 8:00pm Saturday 6:30pm Sunday 5:00pm. Boom! (theatre) An international lost & found family marching band. Thursday 8:00pm. Friday 11:00pm. Saturday 9:30pm. Sunday 3:30pm. Up In Arms/ It Sure Is Risky Four Worlds Dance's latest creation combines Jonathan Jeffe's dance correography with KC jazz standards. Thursday 9:30pm. Friday 6:30pm. Saturday 8:00pm.
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A festive celebration marking the unity of artist from all trades including fashion designers, hair & makeup, photographers, b-boys, poppers n lockers, graffiti artist, musicians, dj's, promoters and more all for the purpose of artistic motivation and inspiration.
Presented by Maria Isabel Photography.
6pm-10pm
FOUNDATION presents this unparalleled shopping and entertainment event Friday the 13th with a special Fathers Day happy hour hosted by lillibelle and Jp wine bar with food by Arnones Cafe'. "My Dad Rocks" live music stage will feature the talent of local bands The Life & Times, namelessnumberheadman and The Sexy Accident. A live mannequin fashion exhibit will feature Kansas City designers christianMICHAEL and Cali Roberta with the Pink Pistols. The Friday Night Shopping Party is from 5pm - 10pm. admission is $5 (kids under age 12 free). Saturday the Bazaar is open to the public from 10am - 3pm and is free admission.
FOUNDATION proudly presents the debut performance of Le Voler. Witness their athletic artistry of aerial fabric acrobatics with music accompaniment by Dj Meatfoxx and videography by VJDN8, Friday at 9pm at the Urban Bazaar. On Saturday at 11pm Le Voler's premier performance at the fashion after-party also features a special midnight concert by Monta at Odds in THE FOUNDATION ROOM. Cash bar is provided by Jp Wine bar.
Admission is $5
10pm-1am
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Check out this uber mixed market of art, salvage, home decor, vintage, handmade, fashion design and entertainment all under one roof. The Friday Night Shopping Party host a special happy hour with lillibelle and Jp Wine Bar, features live music by Zombie Orchestra and a meet and greet with the KC Roller Warriors. Guaranteed off the hook fun for all ages from 5:30pm - 9:30pm.
Admission is $3 (humans under age 12 free).
Saturday's market is open all day and is free admission.
9:30am - 3:30pm
THE FOUNDATION ROOM presents Rustings by Luke Rothschild. The exhibit features a new series of rust painting from Rothschild's body of work generated by rusting oxidizing metal onto canvas, panel and paper. On exhibit through March 7th, 2008.
Friday night opening reception: 6pm - 10pm
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Celebrate the vision of one of America's most important Modernist Architects, Bertand Goldberg. This rare collection of original Goldberg Architectural renderings demonstrates the architects dedication to society and fulfilment of the human spirit. His achievements and philosophy of architecture were ahead of his time but are often overlooked even amongst established modern architectural circles. Exhibit closing festivities include Dj music and beverages.
Free Admission
Friday, 6pm - 10pm
Experience NIGHT WORLD, an exhibit of original visual arts, architecture and performance. This limited two night only event features an exclusive midwest performance of live music & dance by LA based String Theory Productions, fashion shows, art exhibits, food & drink bars, shopping, Dj's and dancing. Advance tickets are available for reserved tables of four ($100 per show) show times are (7:00pm and 10:00pm). General standing room admission is $15 per person for the evening. Tickets can be purchased at the door or at FOUNDATION during regular business hours (11:00am - 5:00pm Tuesday through Saturday).
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WearHaus presents this four day event full of fashion shows & markets, seminars, networking, chic parties, bands and dj's.
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Every 3rd Friday & Saturday shop for art, antiques, fashions, garage sale finds, crafts and vintage collectibles at this eclectic indoor market. Friday Night 5pm - 10pm shopping party with Dj Clockwerk plus live musical performance by
It's Over vocalist Jamie Searle - $3 admission
Saturday Market 9am - 4pm - $1 admission
Mission Furniture Event Sale. Interact with fellow Mission and Arts & Crafts enthusiast and view period furniture and decorative arts pieces from an assembly of area collectors. This unique sales event is a great chance to meet the KC Bungalow Club and learn from their knowledge of local current events while shopping for original furnishings over drinks and music.
Free admission.
Friday, 5pm - 9pm
Come experience the world's longest linoleum print plus other creative works by Kansas City's talented printmaking collective Studio Rojo. The Spring Exhibition will feature the first public display of the 90-foot-long mural on paper, printed by hand, which is a candidate for the Guinness Book of World Records. Please join the artist of Studio Rojo for an opening reception, including refreshments and music from 6pm - 9pm.
Exhibit continues through June 2, 2007 from 11am - 5pm.
Free Admission.
Friday, 6pm - 9pm
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Every 3rd Friday & Saturday shop for art, antiques, fashions, crafts, garage sale finds & collectables. Market starts Friday 5pm - 9pm with a dealer set up shopping party and music by Dj Clockwerk. Market continues.
Saturday, 9am-4pm.
Holiday Shopping Party & Sale
20% + OFF Entire Inventory, sale ends December 23rd, 2006
Live modern cabaret Music by ALACARTOONA.
Free Admission.
Saturday, 5:00pm-9:00pm
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A Historical Perspective of Kansas City's Twelfth Street Viaduct, Built in 1915: Learn the fascinating story behind this groundbreaking bridge, it's engineering milestones and architectural significance.
Slide show and lecture by architectural historian Cydney Millstein and project manager of the Twelfth Street Viaduct restoration, Mark Shaeffer.
Free Seminar.
Friday, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Antique Embalming Instruments on exhibit till November 4th
Architectural photography exhibit closing festivites
Happy Hour w/ DJ Clockwerk plus live music by It's Over.
Free Admission.
Friday, 5:00pm - 9:00pm
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A fashion forward market with shopping,
music and fashion shows throughout the day.
Saturday, 2:00pm - 8:00pm
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The Urban Core is a grassroots effort
dedicated to learning more about
how urban pioneers are preserving and
enriching our Kansas City experience.
Join them at their monthly gathering.
You can learn more about the Urban Core at
www.kcurbancoregroup.org
Wednesday, 5:30pm - 7:30 pm
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Learn from Kristen Ottesen, Historic Preservation Consultant,
about listing your home or building on the National Register
and utilizing historic tax credits.
Free Seminar.
Saturday, 10am - 11:15am
Arts and Crafts enthusiasts host their monthly meeting to discuss Kansas City's
historic bungalows and craftsman housing.
Free and open to the public. Check them out at www.kcbungalow.org.
Wednesday night, 6:30 pm
Patrick Ottesen leads an open discussion
on the role architectural salvage
plays in the historic presentation of architecture.
Free Seminar.
Saturday, 10am - 11am
Second Fridays, West Bottoms, Opening Reception,
An exhibition of architectural photographs by Brad Finch.
Showing through October 2006.
Friday, 6pm - 9pm
www.f-stop.com
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