If you will be arriving in Kansas City a few days before the Keepsake Ornament Club event, be sure to check out the “Hallmark Live” events that will be taking place at the Hallmark Visitors Center.

Hallmark Live Schedule:

  • Tues, August 1 – Debra Nielsen (12:00 – 1:00)
  • Wed, August 2 – Anita Marra Rogers (1:00 – 2:00)
  • Thurs, August 3 – Tammy Haddix & Kristina Gaughran (9:30 – 10:30)
  • Thurs, August 3 – Joanne Eschrich & Sharon Visker (12:00 – 1:30)

If you’ve never been to a Hallmark Live event, it’s a small event with the artist(s) sharing concept sketches, sculpts and various types of production samples of their work (sometimes they even create while you’re there). Although the artist usually has a short presentation, much of the time is spent answering questions and chatting. There are a few places to sit, but most people stand or sit on the floor. It’s a small space that fills up fast, so arrive early.