Disproving the myth that "there's nothing to do in Kansas City" one week at a time. Forward to colleagues, friends, & visitors and see you around town!
Over the past few months, hundreds of people of all ages helped create a massive 9-panel, 8-foot tall mural at the American Jazz Museum (1616 E 18th St, Kansas City, MO.) titled Harmony on the Vine: Spill Paint Not Blood. The public art project created by Kansas City residents and visitors will be publicly unveiled for the first time during 18th and Vine Jazz District First Fridays, November 4th at 6pm in the Atrium of the American Jazz Museum.
Enjoy the weather and First Friday as we celebrate good friends and great times in the KC Crossroads Arts District. We have have some special cocktails, coffee, and beer.
6 PM - 12 AM
Summer House Films DJ's will be cutting up some fresh beats.
Dance at the Depot! Don’t miss an evening filled with Gatsby-era music featuring THE KANSAS CITY JAZZ ORCHESTRA at Historic Union Station. Lock-in your savings and purchase today!
Rally time for the Nasty Women of Kansas City (and surrounds) to stand in solidarity against the misogyny and vile attitude shown toward women in this election. "Nasty women vote".........and nasty women will win this election.
Projected Speakers:
Elizabeth Shuler, Secretary/Treasurer of the AFL-CIO
US Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II
US Senator Claire McCaskill
MO State Representative Judy Morgan
Jackson County Legislator Crystal Williams
Kansas City, MO City Councilwoman Jolie Justus
Kansas City Councilwoman Alissia Canady
Community Organizer Nubia Estefes
The 19th Burning Sands Step Show is Kansas City's signature Black Greek Alumni event! Featuring celebrity host Shay Moore from KPRS Hot 103 JAMZ, the show will spotlight local and national step teams, fraternities and sororities and several special guests! Step Show tickets are sold at Lonnie Bush Fitness located at 6715 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown MO 64133 and also at Touch of Style Salon located at 6201 Main, Grandview MO 64030!!
Just a few days prior to the 2016 Presidential Election, we invite you to join us for brunch and a tour where we take a look at how political persuasion, vendetta and showboating have influenced many artists works throughout our galleries. This docent-led tour will take you through the Contemporary, American and Antiquities galleries, followed by a served brunch in Lens 2, which includes as many mimosas as you want.
Modern Family Alliance (MFA), is sponsoring a conference entitled Life Cycle of the Modern (LGBT) Family on Saturday, November 5, 2016, at the Kauffman Foundation (4801 Rockhill Road, KC, MO).
TAPPED is heading to the Sprint Center on Novemeber 5th. With Kansas City’s booming beer scene, you can count on more than 100 beers, wines, & ciders. Enjoy tunes from a local DJ, play games, and have FUN!
Join us for the second presentation of the Fall Healthy Running Series, just for women at the KC Running Company store in Leawood! As you train for longer races, the additional miles can impact your body in ways you may not have experienced before! Learn about the health issues that especially impact women runners at this presentation by Dr. Carrie Grounds, local runner and OB/GYN physician, and bring your questions that you have been wanting to ask but not sure who to ask! We will have a short group run in advance of the program beginning at 8:30am.
Life's too short not to celebrate.
Champagne is always appropriate.
If brunch will be your only meal of the day,
it better be damned good.
This fusion of Brunch and Day Party is for the Classy Ratchets, HBCU Alum, and the Grown and Sexy. This party is sure to sell out!! Come celebrate BLACK GIRL MAGIC at this one of kind event to hit Kansas City! Table service is limited, so reserve your place EARLY!!
Dia de los Muertos
A day of remembrance, celebration and art.
FREE Festival | Sunday, November 6 | 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Enjoy special performances, live music, children’s art activities and traditional Mexican fare available for sale in Bloch Lobby and Rozzelle Court Restaurant. Guests are invited to experience the towering Day of the Dead altar in Kirkwood Hall (on-view beginning October 26) featuring over one hundred paper maché skulls decorated in collaboration with the Mattie Rhodes Center, local artists, area students and the community. Attend poetry readings, a special performance by urban performing arts group 'Cornisa 20' in Atkins Auditorium and pick up a Day of the Dead-inspired print from local artists fresh off of their mobile printing press. No reservations or tickets required.
Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Kansas Chiefs @Arrowhead Stadium
Race, Place & Diversity Symposium and Town Hall, Nov. 10 Now in its third year, Kansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey's (KCFAA) Symposium on Race, Place and Diversity is designed to direct attention to the importance of race and diversity locally, regionally and nationally. KCFAA's Symposium will take place on Thursday, November 10 in the historic 18th & Vine District.
Have a great weekend!
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