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NEW PRODUCTS at the Tasteful Olive!

Come taste our newer oils and vinegars ... Lemon Balsamic Vinegar, Picholine Extra Virgin Olive Oil from France, Chipotle Extra Virgin Olive Oil. MANCARE products now for sale: men's natural deodorant, hair and body shampoo, face and body lotion, an ...

 
Stickley Historian Mike Danial coming to Overland Park Tradtions

Save the date!

Mike Danial, Stickley Corporate Historian, is bringing his road show to Traditions Furniture in September.

 
Holiday Open House (11/4/2010)

Join Traditions Furniture Thursday evening November 4th, as we celebrate our Holiday Open House.

Be among the first to see all our fabulous new items to decorate your home for the holidays! We'll have lots of wonderful gifts for your holiday shop ...

 
Stickley Historian Mike Danial coming to Overland Park Tradtions (9/9/2010)

Join us as we welcome Mike Danial, Stickley Corporate Historian, back to Kansas City!

Mike will be bringing his "Road Show" to Traditions Furniture on Thursday, September 9th, from 5-8pm.

Call for more information, or to reserve a seat: 913-64 ...

 
Brenda R Smyth Joins High School Ad Network (8/18/2010)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: For more information contact David Herrmann, VP of Program Development, Shout-KC, at 816-841-4732 or david@shoutmktg.com.

SMYTH JOINS HIGH SCHOOL AD NETWORK
Overland Park, KS 8/18/10

Brenda Rottinghaus Smyth has join ...

 
Overland Park farmers’ market transitioning to City management (8/3/2010)

Overland Park, Kan. – As announced by the City of Overland Park at tonight’s council meeting, the City will begin management of the Overland Park Farmers’ Market at the conclusion of this 2010 season.

The Downtown Overland Park Partnership ...

 
Overland Park wants you to strut your stuff (7/15/2010)

Seeking parade entries and retail vendors for Fall Festival

Overland Park, Kan. – Downtown Overland Park and the City of Overland Park are co-hosting the 50th annual Fall Festival, Saturday, September 25. Help OP celebrate 50 years of excellence ...

 
O & V Featured at Jasper's! (7/1/2010)

Jasper is now featuring The Tasteful Olive's olive oils and vinegars in his 56-year old restaurant! Order the Tableside Mozzarella Cart and you will experience the fresh quality of the extra virgins and the deliciously aged true balsamic vinegars. ...

 
CLASSES at The Tasteful Olive (6/2/2010)

A few classes started in May at The Tasteful Olive, and more are being planned for June. Each month will feature an educational class and at least two classes to show how easy and fun it is to pair products from the store (especially the oils and vi ...

 
NEW PRODUCTS at The Tasteful Olive (6/2/2010)

It's June ... Father's Day month! And see the newly arrived Mancare Body/Face Lotion and Mancare Natural Bar Soap for that special father or special man in your life! Also note the very special Executive Gift for a man who's winning an award --- yo ...

 
The Tasteful Olive gets rave reviews! (6/2/2010)

Besides Charles Ferruza walking into the store the first week we were open (and hence put us on the Walt Bodine show), the Kansas City Star (Joyce Smith) did a great article on the store and other trendy places on the DOP strip. Even Jasper himself ...

 
Clarificaton on KC Star article in response to vendor claims (5/27/2010)

Overland Park, Kan. - The Downtown Overland Park Partnership would like to clarify some items recently reported by media outlets which did not properly convey the facts stated in the Partnership’s press release made in response to claims about the ...

 
Farmers Mareket response to claims from former vendor (5/25/2010)

Overland Park, Kan. – The Downtown Overland Park Partnership, the managing agency for the Overland Park Farmers’ Market, issues the following statement in response to recent media pieces based on George Dragush, a former market vendor.

While ...

 
Come see our NEW look at Overland Park Art and Frame! (5/1/2010)

Come check us out! We have newly remodeled the entire building and updated our entire inventory! We now have over 1200+ frame samples in stock. Our competitive pricing makes the competition run and hide.

We pride ourselves in a FAST turnaround. Mo ...

 
French Country Truckload Sale at Traditions Furniture (5/1/2010)

Save the date! Traditions Furniture is having a French Country Truckload Sale at 7916 Santa Fe Drive, starting on May 1st. Be the first to see these fabulous pieces at great prices!

 
Holy Humor Sunday (4/25/2010)

Join Overland Park Presbyterian Church for Holy Humor Sunday, April 25, 2010. The service promises a Holy Hoot with faith based humor and innuendo. Come one and bring one for Lot's 'o laughs as we salt the day firing off quips at some pillars of the ...

 
"Haute Hair" Party in Downtown Overland Park (2/24/2010)

Downtown Overland Park salon hosting a grand opening celebration

Overland Park, Kan. – Pinkie Couture, downtown Overland Park’s newest full-service salon, is hosting a grand opening celebration on Saturday, March 6, 7 to 10 p.m.

Owner James ...

 
Historic downtown Overland Park icon celebrates milestone (2/24/2010)

Dragon Inn restaurant celebrates 35 years in business

Overland Park, Kan. – The Dragon Inn, an authentic Chinese restaurant in historic downtown Overland Park, is celebrating its 35th anniversary on March 10.

Mr. and Mrs. To Ping Tsui founde ...

 
Downtown Overland Park Businesses Honored (2/23/2010)

Downtown Overland Park Partnership award winners named and new board members and officers approved at annual meeting

Overland Park, Kan. – The Downtown Overland Park Partnership held its annual meeting on Tuesday, February 23. New board members ...

 
Naturopath brings natural healing to downtown Overland Park (2/12/2010)

Overland Park, Kan. – A company called Spirit of Health has recently located in downtown Overland Park. Owner Vaughn Lawrence, N.D., is a naturopath, herbalist, and nutrition expert offering consultations to clients in a wide range of subjects incl ...

 
New Evening Bible Study - Overland Park Presbyterian Church (2/1/2010)

Announcing “Discovering the Bible” a new Bible Study at Overland Park Presbyterian Church! This study from the Kerygma series features 15 lessons from each the Old and New Testaments.
We invite adults to join us in a new adventure as w ...

 
2010 Limited Edition Collector's Piece (1/30/2010)

It's here! Come see it! Place your order at Traditions Furniture!

Harvey Ellis Cabinet
It is extremely versatile, and serves as a visual centerpiece in any room. Among its many uses: compact bookcase, telephone stand, spirits cabinet, glove s ...

 
New business choose downtown OP (11/16/2009)

Overland Park, Kan. – Two locally owned and managed businesses have located in downtown Overland Park recently.

Pinkie Couture, specializing in “Haute Hair,” is now open at 7325 W. 80th Street. Contact owner James Pillatzke at (913) 220-8040 ...

 
New Businesses Choose Downtown Overland Park (11/16/2009)

Overland Park, Kan. – A handful of locally owned and managed businesses have located in downtown Overland Park recently.

Clock Tower Bakery & Café, specializing in breads, specialty pizzas and sandwiches, is open at 7911 Santa Fe Drive. Contact ...

 
New Businesses in Downtown OP (11/6/2009)

Overland Park, Kan. – A handful of locally owned and managed businesses have located in downtown Overland Park recently.

Clock Tower Bakery & Café, specializing in breads, specialty pizzas and sandwiches, will soon be open at 7911 Santa Fe Driv ...

 
New business in downtown OP (11/6/2009)

Overland Park, Kan. – A handful of locally owned and managed businesses have located in downtown Overland Park recently.

Clock Tower Bakery & Café, specializing in breads, specialty pizzas and sandwiches, will soon be open at 7911 Santa Fe Driv ...

 
Overland Park Presbyterian Church announces new pastor (10/23/2009)

Jason Carle will be installed as the pastor of Overland Park Presbyterian Church Nov. 15 at 3 pm. The congregation called Rev. Carle during a congregational meeting Sept. 20.
Carle graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia with a double ...

 
Prevent Fires, Save Money, and Remain Compliant with City Codes (9/16/2009)

Downtown Overland Park Partnership hosting money-saving fire extinguisher inspection service

Overland Park, Kan. – Extinguishers require yearly inspections, which can be costly with trip fees. Have your business or personal extinguishers inspec ...

 
Downtown Overland Park is Heating Up - Hot Pepper Eatin' Contest Scheduled (8/20/2009)

Overland Park, Kan. – On Saturday, August 29, local pepper grower Cobinsteinz Farms is hosting a hot pepper-eatin’ contest, providing the produce and leading contestants through a series of peppers that becomes progressively hotter. How long can ...

 
NOW OPEN - Level 2 Skate Company (7/27/2009)

Newest skate shop open in Downtown OP at 7319 W. 80th. Stop by and check us out. Ask for a free sticker!

 
Business is booming in downtown Overland Park (7/13/2009)

Overland Park, Kan. – Business is booming in downtown Overland Park. A total of seven businesses have either opened during the past few weeks or will be opening within the month.

Open Now:
Level Five Solutions, a Web solutions company at 8001 ...

 
New Weekly Christian Science Monitor (4/16/2009)

The pulitzer prize winning Christian Science Monitor newspaper introduces its first Weekly Edition format. This new format replaces the daily print edition that just celebrated it's 100 year anniversary. The Overland Park Christian Science Reading ...

 
Shipment of the new Sid Dickens Tiles (3/26/2009)

Come in to Traditions Furniture to see our newest Sid Dickens Tiles...they just arrived.

 
Seeking Arts and Crafts and Food Venors (3/13/2009)

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. -- A pinch of the old and a dash of the new, Downtown Overland Park is planning the biggest party in the history of Downtown Overland Park Days, June 5 and 6.


Arts/Craft vendors are being sought for this family fun-filled ...

 
Downtown Merchants Receive Awards (2/24/2009)

As part of the Downtown Overland Park Partnership annual meeting on Tuesday, February 24, 2009, the Partnership awarded four downtown businesses with Partnership awards, presented by Mayor Carl Gerlach.

Partnership awards are given to merchants ma ...

 
New members join the Downtown Overalnd Park Partnership board of directors (2/24/2009)

The Downtown Overland Park Partnership welcomes five new members to the board of directors in 2009:

Kathy Martin, Branch Manager of Metcalf Bank
Dennis Saum, Owner of Overland Park Art and Frame
Elaine Johnson, Owner of Harper's Fabric & Quilt C ...

 
Annual Fall Festival & Parade (9/27/2008)

The annual Fall Festival, including the Arts and Crafts Fair and the Santa Fe Trail Days Parade, will be held:
Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008
9am to 5pm
Santa Fe Commons Park, 81st and Santa Fe Drive and
80th Street, between Marty and Santa Fe Drive
...

 
The Phoenix Building is on Schedule (9/22/2008)

The architectural firm of incite Design Studio is on schedule for a new three story building on the lot that was formally the home of Gil Rumsey's Art Studio. The building will feature 8,600 square feet of retail / restaurant space on the first floo ...

 
Downtown Overland Park is Hopping with Shopping (9/15/2008)

Visit Historic Downtown Overland Park for These Great Shopping Opportunities During the Holiday Season



Third Thursdays
Downtown stays up late on the third Thursday of every month! Area merchants provide refreshments, prizes, and unique shoppi ...

 
History of Overland Park Firsthand (7/25/2008)

The Overland Park Historical Society, located at 8045 Santa Fe in Downtown Overland Park, has long been a supporter of area businesses.


Beginning in May, 2007, the OPHS has promoted and conducted Walking Tours of "Where Overland Park Began"

 
Third Thursdays continue (7/17/2008)

Please join us as we stay open late 'til 8pm on the third Thursday each month. Register for door prizes, enjoy wine and light refreshments.

We look forward to seeing you then or during our regular hours: 10-5:30 Monday-Friday, 10-5 Saturday (cl ...

 
Join us for OP Third Thursdays (6/19/2008)

Join us June 19th as we begin Overland Park Third Thursdays. Both of our stores will be open until 8pm. We'll have light refreshments and wine.



Many of our neighboring stores will also be open late: The Culinary Center of Kansas City, The ...

 
Construction Staging Areas (4/15/2008)

Notice to Merchants and Patrons of Downtown Overland Park!


According to Planning & Development, City of Overland Park:


Both the 7924 Santa Fe and 80th Street & Marty (Market Lofts) new construction projects will be starting in the next few mo ...

 
Vision Metcalf Update (2/5/2008)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


Feb. 5, 2008



Community's vision for Metcalf future goes public Feb. 21



Overland Park, KS - Metcalf Avenue's potential future may include a public transit system, pedestrian-friendly features, changes to downtow ...

 
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