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!
ADDITIONS
Tierra Cowan Roxanne Moore Gary Mitchell Terrell Jolly Adrienne Haynes
Directed by Chip Miller (Wire Fam). Come out and support! #ForTheCulture
The classic story of the Younger family remains universally relevant and deeply relatable more than 60 years after it first hit Broadway. In pursuit of the American Dream, this dynamic African American family wrestles with the push to assimilate into a white Chicago neighborhood, and the pull of their cultural roots. These opposing forces both unite and divide the family, as each grapple with the social issues that challenge their identity – and the personal choices that will determine their future.
The National Society of Black Engineers works to encourage math and science proficiency and provide role models in order to reach its goal of graduating 10,000 black engineers a year by 2025.
One night only! Join the Chorale and the incredible The Kansas City Jazz Orchestra for this thrilling performance in Helzberg Hall. The critic Gary Giddins has characterized these pieces as "Ellington bringing the Cotton Club revue to the church."
This space will be flooded with blacklight so be sure to wear whites and neon colors...get creative! Prize awarded for the most GLOW-rious outfit. Intuitive blacklight painting facilitated by Danielle Frances begins at 7pm. All supplies provided. What's a blacklight party without some dancing? We will also have music playing and plenty of floor space available after 7pm for anyone wanting to take a break from painting to enjoy some ecstatic dancing.
Join the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum (NLBM) for the kick-off to baseball season with a literary “triple header.” Enjoy discussions and meet authors of national acclaim at this day-long event held on at the Field of Legends exhibition area. The Book Festival is presented in partnership with Freedom’s Frontier National Historic Area and Park University.
Back by popular demand, join us for our upcoming, Chakra meditation, sounds, and art workshop.
We'll be exploring chakras in text briefly and in practicum for the substantial part of this workshop through meditation and sound. This workshop will be a safe, welcoming space fo learn about chakras and how to create a home practice to realign/unblock your energy centers for overall health and peace of mind. We'll end with creating our very own chakra art piece lead by artist, Dr. Auburn Ellis.
Are you looking for a fulfilling and meaningful career? Join us for an Early Childhood Education Career Fair. Learn about career opportunities in Head Start and early education programs, meet hiring managers and talk to program representatives.
When: Saturday April 1,10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: MARC Conference Center, 600 Broadway, Suite 200, KCMO
Learn How to Meditate --
With the hectic pace and demands of modern life, many people feel stressed and over-worked. It often feels like there is just not enough time in the day to get everything done. Our stress and tiredness make us unhappy, impatient and frustrated. It can even affect our health. We stay so busy we feel there is no time to slow down. But meditation actually gives you more time by making your mind calmer and more focused. A simple ten or fifteen minute breathing meditation can help you to overcome your stress and find some peace and balance.
Our Country (and City) is currently in a "Blood Emergency". Be a "LIFESAVER" on Saturday, April 1st & Donate Blood at the 5th Annua l- Leslie's Legacy of Love Memorial Blood Drive & Health Fair. One donor can save (5) lives. Please participate and share the "Gift of Life"
Combining both Spanish and Haitian-Creole language, Mundo Nouvo ['mun.do-nu.vo] means "New World". This ensemble looks to source its material from the roots of Afro-Caribbean music with special emphasis on Cuban and Haitian traditions.
Are you a teen girl attending prom this year? Do you need a dress, make up tips and prom assistance? Join us for our 7th installment of Prom Project in Kansas City, MO. This year we will have giveaways from our sponsor iHeart Hair, On site Lash Tech, MAD House Nail Station, Makeup Artist and Gift Bags for the First 50 Ladies on site!
This community service event, which started in 2011, was created to assist high school teen girls who are unable to financially afford the luxury of the perfect prom. Donations of new and gently worn dresses, shoes and accessories are donated and distributed to young ladies in need.
With help from our "sole support", this afternoon is filled with giveaways, gift bags, make overs, photos, live music and more! So grab your daughters, mentees, friends and join us!
Registration is FREE!
We are back with our spring sale. If you have a wedding or formal dress you want to sell, drop off starts at 9am. If you are looking for the dress of your dreams for a great price come shop starting at 11am.
Join us every Monday where we provide an Open Mic platform for all artists to express themselves creatively and openly.
Monday April 3rd , we return to kickoff National Poetry Month with Atlanta's "Real T@lk" He has appeared twice on Russell Simmons "All Def Poetry", toured with Big Boi (Outkast) , and was crowned "Unsigned Hype" by the Source Magazine!
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If you see/hear about an event around town, let us know!