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Jun 8 2018

[Wire KC] This Weekend: Ledisi, Detox Day Party, & 90's Brunch

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
Dorian Giles
Nick Wiggins
GaRon Dumas
King Muenfua
STOPLIGHT SOCIAL SERIES EVENT #2
With summer in full effect, join the Wire KC's network of black professionals for an evening of drinks, mingling, and relaxation. Whether you're coming to flirt or just be friends, this might just be the summer event you're looking for...
FRIDAY

#JettProduction Presents
🎶Bump & Grind:
The Official Slow Jamz Party🎶
Playing The Best Slow Jamz & 2 Stepping Songz With DJ Fresh
♊️ #GeminiTakeover #Gemini♊️
SATURDAY
Rhythm N Brunch is throwing it back to the best years of SUMMER FUN, because EVERYBODY LOVES THE 90s! There will be a specialty brunch menu and a bottomless mimosas option available at the Jukehouse just for RnB attendees. 
500 Kindleberger Rd, KCK
Food, Music, and More
BYOB
Tix: $8 in advance and $10 at the door
8:30PM
Join us for the second annual Juneteenth Celebration at the museum. Connect with activities, music, dance, demonstrations, art, and history. See the full lineup of events for this FREE family festival on our website: https://bit.ly/2Hp1rGK. 

In honor of its fifth induction class, the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum (NLBM) has selected five baseball legends to be inducted into its "Hall of Game." The announcement was made during a press conference held at the NLBM today.

The Westport Beer Festival will feature over 80 beers from more than 35 breweries and will include several local craft distilleries. Guests will sample some of the worlds best brews, spirits, and fabulous food while having the opportunity to mingle with principals and brewmasters from each participating brewery and distillery. In addition festival goers will have the oportunity to meet members from this year's Sporting Kansas City team.
Back by extremely popular demand, we're bringing Kansas City another round of Beer Yoga! In honor of pride month, 100% of ticket sales from this event will benefit Heartland Men’s Chorus!

Ticket includes access to the rooftop event, Beer Yoga commemorative koozie, raffle ticket entry to win Free Onelife membership, plus all the beer you desire throughout the class!
We're celebrating National Rosé Day on Saturday, June 9th with all things rosé, featuring our estate grown Chambourcin Rosé which is handcrafted right here in Kansas City!

Stay cool with our Frozé wine slushies and make sure to get your souvenier pic with our newest photobooth props!
What better way to come together than over drinks?! Network and Chill will be a small gathering of a few young professionals doing very interesting things in Kansas City. The Lifted Spirits Tasting Room will provide a casual atmosphere to give all attendees an opportunity to get to know each other on a personal level. We hope to see you there!
SUNDAY
The best vibes in the city return❗️ #DetoxTheDayParty 🗣 1715 Main St - Ruins Pub 📍DJ G3wizz on the spins 🔥🔥🔥- Doors open at 5pm - Everyone FREE until 6pm
 Rev. Rodney Williams, pastor of Swope Parkway United Christian Church, will facilitate a discussion on the long-lasting effects of racism, and the work that is being done to undo systemic racism in all its forms. We will be having a salad bar for dinner, so bring a dish to share! 
The scholarship event is to financially support area students who have been accepted to attend Howard University or is a continuing student at Howard Univesity; graduate or undergraduate status. The Black Repertory Theater of Kansas City will be performing, "Memphis." The musical rendition will be performed on stage featuring many local talents. The Play will start at 7:00. However, a reception will start at 6:00pm. During the reception the scholarship candidates will be present to greet and introduce themselves to guests. Food and drink will be served during the reception hour.
2 DJ's
Bar + Patio
June 10
@Brick House
with special guests Melanie Fiona and Tweet
NEXT WEEK DOE
Join us at Eastside Collaborative for an informal Lunch & Learn Q&A session with Eze Redwood, Partner at Wings Cafe and Founder of Rise Fast as he gives us his "Top Five Steps to Success". He will talk about his experiences in building multiple businesses and what he has found to be the keys to success. He's also bringing lunch (chicken wings and fish) from Wings Cafe so plan to be comfortable and ready for a real conversation.

9 to 5 but still have a small business on the side? Night owl? If you have been wanting to be a part of this community but cannot make it during the day, we got you. Bring your laptop and your to-do list. Come out and work on your passion around other productive and supportive people.

#ForTheKCulture

At least that's what TV show host and comedy superstar Ellen DeGeneres announced on Saturday, June 2, when she debuted her newest project, "OMKalen," starring viral KCK personality Kalen Allen.
-Aaron Randle, KC Star
Wanna highlight a dope figure, business, or institution thats doing work in the community? Send it to WireKC@gmail.com with the subject #ForTheKCulture.
#WeMadeIt 
Now follow us on Instagram @TheWireKC
CONCERTS & SHOWS
Have a great weekend!
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