The 13th Annual Brush Creek Art Walk (2024) provided 40 pre-registered artists a 3-day weekend of outdoor painting. Starting on Friday, September 13th with a ‘Nocturne on the Plaza’ the 3 on location “Quick Paints” were attended by 20 artists (on average) and a total of 80 original/framed works were submitted for judging and sale. […]
The Kansas City Museum’s 11th Annual Día de los Muertos Celebration will explore the history and cultural traditions of Mexico and will be presented in partnership with the Mattie Rhodes Art Center, Crossroads Hotel, Stone Lion Puppet Theatre, Mi Mercado Fresh Market, Una Familia Tequila, Baisch & Skinner, and La Mega KC radio. All proceeds […]
Hosted by Glenn North Listen, Join-in, Enjoy, Art and more! Artwork courtesy of KC’s African American Artists Collective. Call 816-513-0700 to RSVP.
Ages 60+ $10 This event will help the seniors bring in Fall! They will be provided light snacks while painting a fall themed picture, led by staff.
Tuesday – Saturday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. ADMISSION – FREE Learn about the history of African Americans in flight through this stirring collection of historical and contemporary photographs, first-hand interviews and inspiring stories of triumph and tragedy. Black Wings: American Dreams of Flight is organized by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service in collaboration with […]
Hosted by Glenn North Special guest presenter: Brandon “Amayzn” Nelson Brandon “Amayzn” Nelson is a spoken word artist known for his impactful, down to earth, high-energy delivery. He has dedicated his talents to reaching those often looked over by academic speakers – the connection to people, from his point of view, is more important that being technically correct. He is also […]
Join Us for insightful and up-front conversations with long-time community activists/advocates as they share their perspectives on life, living and “changing the game” so everyone can “play to win.” Featuring: Darcus Gates, Vocalist, Entertainer, Recording Artist, and Entrepreneur. An award-winning vocalist and recording artist, Darcus Speed Gates is an accomplished entertainer and dynamic performer. For over 30 […]
Ages: 55+ Fee: $10 This special event will be a spring celebration for all senior patrons and senior patrons in the surrounding areas/centers.
Special guest presenter Cherayla Cherayla is an entertainer who has been performing since elementary school. She is Midwest born, but greatly influenced by the East Coast as she called Harlem home for 7 years. She has been singing professionally for over 15 years and has been a featured vocalist in an off-Broadway play and won Amateur Night at the […]
Chalk Walk is a FREE and public sidewalk chalk drawing festival in April each year held at the Concourse Fountain in the heart of the Historic Northeast Neighborhood. The festival celebrates the wealth of culture and diversity in Kansas City's Urban Core. Proceeds raised by Chalk Walk benefit the non-profit Northeast Arts organization that provides […]
Special guest presenter Victoria Rollins A published author, Victoria is a full-time student and lover of literary activism. She strives to make her poetry a space for Black and Brown children to see themselves. Her work focuses largely on the idea of becoming - as a young Black woman, the art of healing, and the often-strange act of coming into oneself. […]
Join Us for insightful and up-front conversations with long-time community activists/advocates as they share their perspectives on life, living and “changing the game” so everyone can “play to win.” Featuring: Michael Carter, Radio and Broadcast Owner, Businessman, Corporate/Nonprofit Advisor and Community Advocate. As President and General Manager of Carter Media (KPRS 103 FM, KPRT 1590 AM and RNB 106.9 FM) […]
Brush Creek on the Country Club Plaza will be packed with people and dragons for the annual Kansas City Dragon Boat Festival. The boats enter the water for practice at 8 a.m. and festivities begin at 9:45 am. as drum rollers and dragons march along the banks of Brush Creek to kick-off a day of […]
Kansas City's official celebration of African American Pride and Culture!
Special guest presenter Victoria Rollins A published author, Victoria is a full-time student and lover of literary activism. She strives to make her poetry a space for Black and Brown children to see themselves. Her work focuses largely on the idea of becoming - as a young Black woman, the art of healing, and the often-strange act of coming into oneself. […]
Join us for a showing of the movie, “Black Rodeo”, Starring Muhammad Ali and Rex Purefoy.
Vintage (1929) Western Movies starring Herb Jeffrey “Harlem Rides the Range” and “The Bronze Buckaroo”
4-5 p.m.: Artist Check-in at KC Parks tent by stage on the west side of Theis Park
5-7 p.m.: Quick Paint
7-7:15 p.m.: Turn-in and Judging by the KC Parks stage
7:30 p.m.: Purchase Award: $500
Special guest presenter John “Hypocrace” Lewis Known as “your favorite poet's favorite poet," John “Hypocrace” Lewis has been in the poetry community for 10+ years. He represented Kansas City along with his team "FTW" in the national poetry slam in 2015, 17, and 18. He is the current slam master of "The Regulators," ranked 5th in Midwest […]
Friday, August 15 | 6 – 10 p.m. Saturday, August 16 | Noon – 10 p.m. Sunday, August 17 | Noon – 6 p.m. Swope Park Bandstand, Pavilion Road. Adult: $5 | 12 and under: Free with Adult | Free Parking Sorry, NO Pets Allowed. Must show certificate for service/ comfort animals. Join us as we […]
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