Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Center

Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Center

Rex Purefoy: Hollywood Cowboy Collection and History of Cowboys

Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Center 3700 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Kansas City, MO, United States

This powerful and educational exhibit celebrates the legacy of cowboys in American history—particularly the often-overlooked contributions of African American cowboys. Tuesday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

BRW Spoken Word Poetry Live

Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Center 3700 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Kansas City, MO, United States

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. […]

Western Showcase: The Movie “Black Rodeo”

Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Center 3700 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Kansas City, MO, United States

Join us for a showing of the movie, “Black Rodeo”, Starring Muhammad Ali and Rex Purefoy.

BRW Live Music Fridays

Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Center 3700 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Kansas City, MO, United States

Featuring: The Delynia Jannell Ensemble The Delynia Jannell Ensemble has performed at noted Kansas City music venues such as the American Jazz Museum’s Blue Room Club, Johnnie’s Jazz Bar in the Power and Light District, Lonnie’s Reno Club and on stage at the Kansas City Jazz and Heritage Festival. Known for her soulful singing style, Delynia […]

Vintage (1929) Western Movies

Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Center 3700 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Kansas City, MO, United States

Vintage  (1929) Western Movies starring   Herb Jeffrey “Harlem Rides the Range” and “The Bronze Buckaroo”

A Conversation with the Elders

Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Center 3700 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Kansas City, MO, United States

Join Us for insightful and up-front conversations with noted Kansas City community leaders, role models and “change agents,” as they share their perspectives on life, living and “changing the game” so, everyone can “play to win.” Featuring: Dr. Marjorie Williams, Education and Literacy Advocate, Business Consultant, Cultural Arts Supporter and Community Volunteer Known widely in the community as “Dr. Marj”, […]

BRW Spoken Word Poetry Live

Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Center 3700 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Kansas City, MO, United States

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 […]

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