All Jewish women are invited to attend the next Jewish Unforgettable Ladies Interested in Eating Together (JULIETs) event, which will feature a presentation about the LUMI Neon Museum.
It will be held on Sunday, June 29, at 12:30 p.m. at Congregation Beth Torah (6100 W. 127th St., Overland Park, KS 66209).
In 2017, the LUMI Neon Museum was founded to save Kansas City’s vintage neon signage. Nationally recognized Kansas City photographer Nick Vedros decided to form a nonprofit organization to rescue, restore, preserve and display iconic neon signs, primarily from Kansas City area businesses. To that end, Nick assembled a team of prominent Kansas City business people to comprise the LUMI Board of Directors. From this initial vision, The LUMI Neon Museum was born. The name ‘LUMI’ was taken from the word ‘illumination’.
Every sign has a story, including the history, business ownership, donor credit and the restoration process. LUMI’s mission is to rescue, restore and illuminate the signs. Neon signs are often regarded as a form of urban art. The goal is to eventually have about 100 signs on display, and admission will be free to the public.
Women can reserve their seat by emailing Susie Klinock at by June 26. Admission is free.
Attendees should bring their lunch and arrive at least 10 minutes early to check in so the event can begin promptly. No synagogue affiliation is required to attend, and attendees should bring their own lunch or snack.