This Saturday August 28  6:30-10:00pm   Please join Julia Shapiro Photography + Art for the opening of "The Beach" by Julia Shapiro - a collection of black and white and hand-painted black and white photographs.  Serving wine, beer and hors d'oeuvres.  Admission is free.  www.juliashapirophotoart.com

Stop in this week for the Noel's Annual "BOO" Spectactular Halloween Event!  August 26-28   The city's best Halloween decor, jewelry and gifts to celebrate the holiday.  Festive and fun....stop in if you dare.  Lots of scary fun! www.noelsfinegifts.com  

Vico's is wrapping up their customer appreciation month - August - with 20% off all merchandise, excluding new fall arrivals.  Come in for some great buys through August 31!  (913)469-1777

Sandra Pratt, a renowned artist from Boulder, CO, is showing her work at ARTichokes.  Sandra's oil paintings are featured along with jewelry, furniture, artwork and ceramics from over 30 other artists.  Gallery hours:  Tuesday-Thursday, noon-7pm; Friday, noon-9pm Saturday, noon-4pm.  Also, open studio Friday, with Mason Pashia, singer/songwriter Friday evening.  www.artichokeskc.com

Back by popular demand!  The Farmer's Market will be back for two more dates:  September 18 and September 25.  9am-1pm.  More produce, more salsas, quiche, breads and jams, more cheeses, more fall flowers!  Make your selections early!