Northeast Arts once again put on Chalk Walk at Concourse Park in Historic Northeast today. It also runs tomorrow if the weather will cooperate. Above, the fountains are off and the chalk is going down. Left, the Henggeler family, John Francis, Geoff, Jen, and the newest, Simon.
Above, the newest Stalder looking suspicious.... i.e. normal.
Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences faculty and students were on hand to take vitals. Below, I think I'd start at the other end of the steer....
Above, the finished product, below, chalk and plans.
Above, kite flying demonstration had cooperation from the wind. Below, EL Bryan
notorious famous local cartoonist with his contribution ....
Really good weather and lots of fun. All photos taken with the Nikon D5000 and 18-200mm lens. ASA 400, aperture and shutter various.
Today (Saturday) was the Tweed Ride. Bikes from the turn of the last century on with riders in appropriate garb for the occasion. Ride began at the Colonnade her in Northeast, went up and down Gladstone Boulevard and then by the Reservoir, along Cliff Drive and ended at the Kansas City Museum with a picnic.
Above, on the right, at Velocipede or Penny-Farthing, or, the original Big Wheel.
Above, famous cartoonist EL Bryan and critters.... ready to ride...
Above, you climb on the bike from the rear....
Above and below, "steam" powered bike. :)
Above, bunny bike....
Above, authentic Tweed hunting outfit from Scotland.
Best of both worlds, horse and bike....
Above and two below..... Pendleton Heights was well represented ......
Contest, best bike, best costumes, best male and female mustaches....
And they're off......
All shots with the Nikon D3, ASA 400 for candid shots, ASA 800 for riding shots, three lenses used, 24-70mm, 14-24mm, and 70-200mm. 
