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!
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FREE EVENT! Celebrate the end of the season and explore the 18th & Vine Historic Jazz District. Enjoy live music, food trucks, sidewalk vendors, area clubs, resaurants and more!
Engage with community issues through film with KCPT’s Indie Lens Pop-Up film series!
November’s film is Chasing Trane: The John Coltrane Documentary. Set against the social, political and cultural landscape of the times, Chasing Trane brings saxophone great John Coltrane to life, as a man and an artist. The film is the definitive look at the boundary-shattering musician whose influence continues to this day.
!!Come Dance!! The hottest weekly record dance party in the West Bottoms continues sailing around the world of vintage funk, soul, disco and boogie. Shake your money maker! This week features the outstanding selections from Fat Sal.
TEDWomen is about the power of women and girls to be creators and change-makers. The program's speakers and daring discussions have sparked some of TED's most iconic moments yet. This year's theme is: "Bridges."
Want to know natural hair secrets? Then join me at Well for hair talk and wine. Who’s in? Invite your curlfriends. Let me help you get your hair game on lock!
The 20th 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!
Join us in celebrating Mexican culture at our FREE “Día de los Muertos” festival with live music, art activities, food, and an innovative altar display featuring a 3-D Tree of Life with projected images of artwork by local artists.
We are opening our doors for all that would like to come celebrate our grand opening. Everyone is new here and we all are excited about the new location. Come eat, drink, and be merry. Come tour the entire salon including the new Deluxe Spa room where we will be hosting birthday or special event spa parties for girls. This room will also be available for all ages to rent for pre wedding, ladies night, pre prom, intimate watch parties, or whatever special occasion you would like to use it for. Come check us out.
This "Mixing and Moving" event is designed to create a social and networking atmosphere, where Black professionals in the Kansas City area will have an opportunity to meet one another, connect with like minded individuals and begin to build a community of support and unity.
The event will feature special guest Dr. Susan Wilson, Vice Chancellor of Diversity and Inclusion at UMKC and long time advocate for the Black community.
In addition, poet laureate of the 18th and Vine District, Glenn North will be the guest performer!
Jordan Williams, KC Native and Founder of Keefe Cravat
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