Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Center

Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Center

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 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 Family Day

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

Outside Activities: Horseback Riding at The Spirit of Freedom Fountain, sponsored by the Giddy-Up Riders Inside Activities: Face Painting, Western Caricature Drawings, Fancy Rope Tricks, Rope Twirling Contests, Information Booth & Western Children’s Books sales- Trae Venerable, Free Photo Booth, Refreshments.

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 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) […]

BRW Live Music Fridays

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

Featuring: Kevin "Church" Johnson Trio One of the most sought-after singer/musicians in the Kansas City area, Kevin ‘Church’ Johnson is described as a “mixed plate of old school soul music combined with a millennial twist of spicy and sweet barbeque”. Johnson and Trio masterfully blend his soulful style of singing with incredibly versatile drum work, bass […]

BRW Live Music Fridays

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

Featuring: Will Matthews & "Thrill" Kansas City native and Grammy Award winning guitarist Will Matthews is featured with his band “Thrill” showcasing their unique style of rhythm and blues music. With noted musicians Ricky Dotson (keyboards/vocals), Bobby Adams (drums/vocals), and Houston Smith (saxophone), the group performs a soulful blend of songs from the R&B genre […]

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 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 […]

BRW Live Music Fridays

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

Featuring T.J. Hooker - Taylor & Band ENJOY MUSIC, ART, AND MORE! Artwork courtesy of KC’s African American Artists Collective.  Call 816.513.0700 to RSVP or brucewatkinscenter.com

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 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 […]

Spoken Word Poetry Live!

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

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 […]

Black Wings: American Dreams of Flight

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

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 […]

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