Join us for “laid-back beers that tap into your wild side” — stop in to enjoy locally crafted beer, art, and the live plants taking over our Beer Conservatory!

This First Friday we have a special meet and greet and beer launch party with KCUR staff for the release of the Local Motive Cold IPA we brewed in collaboration. Every pint of the Local Motive Cold IPA gives $2 back to support public radio and journalism right here in KC.

Also onsite will be Mom’s Empanadas with fresh, authentic Argentinian empanadas. They are awesome and have both meat and veggie options available!

Erlene Flowers is a retired teacher and administrator. She moved to Lee’s Summit 14 years ago from Detroit, Michigan. She taught fine art in high school for 20 years in Detroit. She entered public school administration where she served a number of years and continued to show her work on a limited basis. She holds a Bachelors, Masters and Specialized degrees. She is a working artist and has pieces in several private collections in several states. She exhibits her work in several galleries including the Jazz Museum.
Flowers teaches classes at her Signature Creations Studio in Lee ‘Summit. Believing in giving back, she has mentored young artists .and still assists developing artists preparing for shows.

When asked to exhibit at Nativity, Flowers asked if she could include some works by her current students, Julie Davis, Rise Stephenson, Dana Miller and Phyllis Wiggins-Horne. Her students have varied interests and Erlene meets each of them where they are in their creative development and assists them in their growth as artists. She encourages her students to exhibit their work in local shows in Raytown and Blue Springs and to join local art organizations such as Summit Art.

Flowers is a member of Summit Art, the Missouri Valley Impressionist Society and Got Art Gallery.

Receive 2 glasses of free wine between 5pm — 7pm

Join us for September First Friday with DJ KFLEX and DJ SKEEM as they play some funky tunes in our backyard beer garden!

We’re excited to invite you to our First Friday Open House at Cheryl Eve Acosta’s sculptural jewelry studio! Meet the artist at this monthly event located in the heart of the KC Crossroads Arts District. Join us Friday, September 2nd from 5:30 – 8 pm as artist Cheryl Eve opens her storefront studio (217 West 19th Ter. Kansas, MO 64108) for a unique gallery and shopping experience.