The United States Air Force Band of Mid-America Shades of Blue Jazz Ensemble presents a free concert Friday, July 3, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., as part of historic Downtown Overland Park Clock Tower Music Series.

The Shades of Blue is a 15-piece big band, performing swing, bebop, modern jazz, and American patriotic music. It is comprised of Active Duty Air Force musicians from Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. Jazz vocalist Staff Sergeant Albert Williams will be highlighted throughout the concert, and Shades of Blue al...  Full Details

Where: Clock Tower, 7900 block of Santa Fe Drive

When: July 3, 2009; 11am-12:30pm

The farmers market will be open, as will most all of your favorite merchants, restaurants, and service providers on Saturday, July 4, with the exception of a small few. Visit our merchant directory for the contact information to your favorite shops. The farmers market will be in full swing on July 4, as well, so start your Independence Day celebration off with a trip downtown.

When: July 4, 2009

Get some holiday shopping done early, or shop for any occasion at this handmade and retail gift market in downtown OP every Friday in July.

As part of this event, the United States Air Force Shades of Blue jazz ensemble will play from 11am to 12:30pm on Friday, July 3, to help celebrate Independence Day.

Most all merchants will be open throughout the holiday weekend. Contact your favorite merchants for their hours.

Where: Under the farmers market pavilion

When: Each Friday in July, 10am-2pm

Links/Downloads:

download: 2009 Schedule of Events_8.5x11.pdf (pdf)

download: Shades of Blue 85x11.pdf (pdf)

download: Christmas in July Application 2009.pdf (pdf)

download: Christmas in July_85x11_2009.pdf (pdf)

The Downtown Overland Park Partnership is always in need of volunteers to help on special events days and on a regular basis in the office. We are in particular need of administrative help at this time. If you love Downtown Overland Park and are looking for a great way to share your talents, become a Friend of Downtown Overland Park and give us a call at 642-2222.

A downtown OP gift card is the perfect way to celebrate any occasion or provide employee rewards and incentives. Support your community by supporting local shop-owners.

Purchase or redeem gift cards at the following locations:
Crescent Springs, Downtown OP Partnership, Dragon Inn, Farm to Market Cafe, Harper's Fabric & Quilt Co., Medicine Shoppe, Santa Fe Office Interiors, Ten Thousand Villages, Wheat State Pizza, Yarn Shop and More, Yoga Gallery, and the list grows each week.