Art Photographer who documents American Excess visits KC - Free Presentation

"American Consumerism: Through the Lens" with Chris Jordan Friday, November 14,2008 from 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM  Kansas City, MO

Celebrate America Recycles Day by attending a presentation by internationally acclaimed artist and advocate for social change, Chris Jordan. Chris' stunning and captivating images reveal the sheer scale of our American excess. Through his art we have the opportunity to reflect on the impact of our collective consumption, and how we can take steps to reduce, reuse and recycle.

This free event is brought to you by Sprint in partnership with the Arts Council of Metropolitan Kansas City and Bridging the Gap. We invite you to join the presentation as Chris shares and discusses the work in his series "Intolerable Beauty: Portraits of American Mass Consumption" and his latest project, "Running the Numbers." In addition, local experts will be on hand to share how you can help lessen our impact on the world around us. Afterward, meet up with Chris at The Bistro for a private reception.

Electronic Recycling at SM East: Oct. 25th, 9 am - 2 pm

Fellow recyclers, here's your big chance to do the right thing with that old electronic equipment cluttering up your garages, basements, and storage areas. Drop it off for recycling at Shawnee Mission East High School parking lot, Saturday October 25th between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. 

There is no charge to recycle computer CPUs, keyboards, mice, VCRs, stereos, scanners and personal printers. Charges of $10 to $25 will apply to computer monitors, televisions and large printers.

For more details, visit the Overland Park City website.

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