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Jan 26 2018

[Wire KC] This Weekend: Gentrification Talk, 90s Vs. 2000s Party, & A Black Owned Bakery

Wire KC Weekender
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
Shanelle Smith
Jauqua Wilkins
Timothy Williams
ALL WEEKEND
A digital exhibit of the art of Aaron Douglas and other important Harlem Renaissance artists will be on display in the Main Library care area through February. 
FRIDAY
Come out and paint a piece of artwork on canvas! Guided paint or self-directed. BYOB. Bring your favorite drink and creative spirit! 
As you can assume from the title, the vinyasa class is a bit more fast-paced than & a killer workout. 60-minutes of moving and breathing with intention, all while hip-hop/R&B songs play in the background. AKA everything you love about yoga, but with better background music! Plus, as always we end the night with Happy Hour.
Internationally renowned documentary photography Eugene Richards will speak about his career and the powerful works in his retrospective exhibition, Eugene Richard: The Run-On of Time. A book signing will follow.

Prior to Richards lecture, enjoy a FREE screening of his short, documentary films, running repeatedly from 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
SATURDAY
Ideal for yogis or health enthusiast that appreciate a delicious brunch and energetic workout.

Our Saturday Bootcamp and Brunch experience at The Grid is the perfect way to jump start the weekend. Kick off Saturday morning at 9am with an hour long workout with Dawn Rattan & Everfit Gym and Craig Donnell Jr. appropriate for all levels. 
We hope that you will join us as we discuss some of the important issues facing us today. With the protests in the NFL, The St. Louis PD protests, Charlottesville and others dominating the headlines and national discussion, it is more important than ever to try to get to the heart of some of what is real, and what is not.

Have you always wanted to paint with more freedom and expression? Have you always wanted to learn techniques behind abstract art? In this class, you will learn how to draw and paint intuitively while learning a variety of mark making techniques and color theory. We will learn about some of the famous abstract painters and look at the concepts behind non representational painting. You will be encouraged to try new things and think outside the box.

Small Business owners/ Network Marketers/ Sole Proprietors/ Aspiring Entrepreneurs

Come on out and Learn How To Maximize Your Tax Benefits! 
Please join KC area Moms Demand Action volunteers at this new downtown hangout to celebrate five years of growing the gun sense movement. We will offer ways for you to join or re-commit to an active role in the 2018 Missouri legislative session and in helping us recruit new leaders and members. We will also talk about our Be SMART training program and how you can get involved. We will also hear a message from our founder, Shannon Watts. Spokes Cafe offers coffee, cocktails, and food for purchase. We look forward to seeing you!
It's a new year but the program remains the same! Once again, The Big Payback Selectors, Max Ross and Joc Max are poised and ready to drop Funk, Soul and Disco Bangers on you. Lots of Labels on the Tables this Saturday. Arrive early and enjoy The Ships tasty food. Then stick around and let us rock that box in ya ears! Always Vinyl and Always Fresh it's all for you but there's no request😉 Come Get Some!
* Beginner Salsa Lesson with Instructor Tony Witt
* Salsa Dance Music with DJ Kiko - 10 pm until 2 am - FREE!
#90s vs #00s Throw-Back Party 
Doors Open @ 9:30 | @ 1118 McGee St. 
Sounds By: @DJ_AE_Rob 🔊
SUNDAY
As more white folks are drawn back to the city, individuals and developers are buying up land, businesses, and housing stock. This development displaces people of color, resulting in a cultural & historical loss and perpetuating economic disparities. Are we breaking down the Troost divide or simply pushing it further east? Join us for a conversation with Hakima Payne, director and founder of Uzazi Village, and Angela Martellaro, local real estate agent and SURJ member, for a conversation about gentrification and gentrifiers.
Join Hot 103 Jamz Shay Moore for Bad & Boozy: Brunch & Birthday Celebration Sunday, January 28th at Qudos Cigar Bar & Grill! 

Celebrate Shay’s birthday with music provided by Brian B. Shynin’ + enjoy the delicious omelet station, pastries, fruit and unlimited trips to the buffet with bottomless mimosas 

Join Antonia Martin as she goes over what it takes to start off as a model.

We will cover basic modeling etiquette for photoshoots, shows and events. We will also go over the new "non traditional" ways to make profit from modeling through basic branding.
Learn from World Champion Pitmaster Andy Groneman all about how to perfect pork ribs in 3 different ways!
Tsp of Organic Energy 
Pinch of Original Music 
Cup of Dopeness aka Poetry 
Quart of Tasty-n- Savory Food (Yes, there will delicious food samples)

KC has given enough attention to national artist so we putting our own artist ON because we got Def and Dope and Dumb artist in our city. Soooooo no covers in this joint! Yep, that's right...No Beyonce...No Chris Brown...No Rhianna...No Ro James...No...No...No! What you will hear is phenomenal work from some of Kansas City's most talented artists. Come out and support!
NEXT WEEK DOE

Lead by multi-genre soul music crooner, Lee Langston, their fusion of soul, pop, R&B and jazz has been well received by numerous audiences young and old alike. Lee has shared the stage with many national artists over the years including Michael McDonald, Cameo, Charlie Pride and Floetry and is well known for producing outstanding musical productions.
CONCERTS & SHOWS
Have a great weekend!
Got a sweet tooth? Check out Baked Expressions' award winning cakes and baked goods! 

Receipts?
  • Wedding Wire Couples Choice Awards: 2014, 2015, 2016
  • The Knot Best of KC Weddings Pick: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
... you get the idea.

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