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!
Bruce is one of the nation’s favorite standup comedians and can currently be seen on the national The Real Mike Epps Tour and in selected clubs. In addition to standup comedy, film and tv, Bruce Bruce can also add author to his list of credits. Bruce recently released his first book “Baby James Brown” from Penguin Publishing. Within these pages you will find hilarious stories from his childhood and learn more about what makes Bruce Bruce one of the most popular comedians in the business today.
Join in the conversation about the great things that are happening in the Kansas City Metro education universe. Share ideas, make connections and have "collisions of ideas" in one of the greatest educator learning formats created for teachers and by teachers. The topics of this un-conference format are decided at the start of the event. Bring ideas of topics you would like to facilitate or come to be inspired with new ideas. Everyone is welcome - college students, university instructors, pre-k to 12 public/charter school teachers/administrators, others that provide ancillary services, such as counseling and advocates for ed tech. Breakfast snacks, coffee and cookies will be provided. Continue your conversations at the great neighborhood restaurants a short walk away on 39th street.
KC Urban EdCamp is excited to be hosting a virtual and augmented reality session where educators will have the opportunity to test the applications and provide the developers with feedback on how this technology can be used in the classroom. It will expand your thinking about how technology can change the classroom.
Join 610 Sports' Carrington Harrison for the Inaugural BBBS Madden tournament Saturday, January 21st at the Big Brothers Big Sisters' event space! Tournament kicks off at 12:30 at the BBBS building (1709 Walnut St. KCMO 64108).
A new year to be terrible.
Cards Against Humanity competition for new and not-so-new players.
Great prizes for players who are the least terrible (at playing good cards), and more.
On Saturday, January 21, 2017, the David Basse-Joe Cartwright Septet, which includes musicians from the UMKC Jazz Studies Program, will present Step-Buddy-Be-Bop at 8:00 p.m. at the MTH Theater which is located at the Third Floor Crown Center Shops, 2450 Grand Boulevard. Celebrate the great Kansas City jazz tradition as we debunk the myths of bebop with songs made famous by Jay McShann, Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker, Billy Eckstine, and Eddie Jefferson.
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a martial art form that focuses on grappling, and ground fighting. Jiu-Jitsu was developed as a way for a smaller opponent, to overcome a larger opponent in an altercation.
As the art developed it has also become an increasingly popular sport.
On Saturday, January 21, Derek "Marshmallow" Bohi and the Warriors will open our doors for the public to come try a FREE hour of Jiu-Jitsu. We would like to see as many as possible on the mats checking out firsthand how the Warriors train and why the list of practitioners is forever growing!
Join us on January 21 as we lead Get Fit KC. A Free community event. Come out and meet the trainers and people that make 58 fitness one of the best facilities in KC.
Party Arty is celebrating 25 years of supporting the Nelson Atkins Museum of Art. Join us again this year for one of the best fundraisers in Kansas City!
At Party Arty 25 | Imagine, guests will experience an evening of unique and unexpected revelry inspired by avant-garde art.
If you're needing an updated headshot (model, actor, business, child) now is the time to grab one! Colleen Salmans Photography is offering free headshots January 21st from 8am-11am!
Each session will last about 10 minutes. To book a time please comment in the pinned post with the time you would like. First come basis.
The Women’s March in Kansas City is a grassroots event that stands in solidarity with the Women’s March on Washington. The rally is being held at on January 21st from 1 PM - 3 PM at Washington Square Park (Pershing and Grand Blvd) in Kansas City, Missouri.
The run of show includes local musicians, spoken word artists, and speakers that represent the areas of emphasis.
Janelle Monae as Mary Jackson in Hidden Figures #KCGirl '
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