Stems: A Garden Soiree

Stems Plein Air Paint

June 5-19 – at the Arboretum
View Stems Plein Air Paint information or visit www.thericegallery.com. Artists register at stemspleinair.eventbrite.com.

Fairfield Inn & Suites

12440 Blue Valley Parkway

One of Overland Park’s newest hotels – and the closest hotel to the Arboretum – is partnering with the Arts and Recreation Foundation to offer a special rate for those attending Stems: A Garden Soiree the weekend of June 26-28 and for those participating in the Plein Air Paint, June 5-19. Luxurious suites including breakfast are $79 + tax per night with Fairfield Inn & Suites donating $19 per night purchased to the Arts and Recreation Foundation.

To receive this special rate, use this link to make your reservation and enter your arrival date or call the hotel at 913-338-3600.

Silent Auction

The list of exciting items grows daily, but here is a short sampling of what will be up for bid in the Bids and Boutique tent at Stems on June 27th:

Luxury 3-bedroom Aspen condo for 4 days and 4 nights
Awarding-winning (top 3) artwork from the 2009 Stems Plein Air Paint
Scott Kay sterling silver cuff links from Tivol
2 in-home (or at-work) personal training sessions from Front Door Fitness
Your choice – shade, ornamental or pine – tree (2" caliper) from Hermes Landscaping
Baskets of goodies themed by Stems' 2009 "Destinations"
Restaurant gift certificates

To donate an item or service for the auction, email Teresa.Stohs@artsandrec-op.org.