Fresh Flowers

In hot weather, New York designer Matthew Robbins (Martha Stewart’s wedding-details go-to guy) likes astilbe, hydrangea, mint and orchids. Find all these at Studio Dan Meiners (2500 West Pennway, 816-842-7244) when it celebrates the grand opening of its retail store and event space. Beginning at 11 a.m., buy from an open-air flower and farmers market while listening to live music and enjoying complimentary drinks. After 5 p.m., take a tour of the newly renovated building (across from the IRS Service Center), see cooking demonstrations and mingle over free tapas and beverages. Flower giveaways happen every hour. See danmeiners.com for more information.— Berry Anderson

Fri., June 11, 11 a.m., 2010