A Benefit for Student Scholarships Thursday, May 8 | 6 - 9 p.m. Don’t miss the patron preview event for the End of Semester Exhibition + Sale. Experience a progressive evening filled with curated bites and cocktails as you explore studios, meet talented students and faculty, and view and purchase student work. Be captivated as…
Honor and celebrate the enduring contributions of African Americans with a full day of festivities. As part of city-wide observances and in partnership with JuneteenthKC, the free Juneteenth Celebration honors the enduring contributions of African Americans with a full day of festivities, including live music and dancing, storytelling performances, film screenings, and educational experiences in…
Every summer, Kansas City is invited to a massive bash on the Nelson-Atkins lawn. In celebration of the Donald J. Hall Sculpture Park and National Parks and Recreation Month, the Nelson-Atkins teams up with Kansas City Parks and Recreation to host a massive party on the museum’s south lawn. Fill up on local food trucks…
To Celebrate the historical connection between our national pastime and the hot dog, the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum (NLBM) in partnership with Hy-Vee, Pepsi and Farmland established the “Heart of America Hot Dog Festival” in 2013 to rave reviews. The family-friendly Festival includes live entertainment, mascots, games, autograph sessions, and trivia along with admission to…
Immerse yourself in a spellbinding experience created exclusively for the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens by Quixotic! The limited-engagement multimedia installation guides guests on a wild journey through the grounds, culminating in an immersive performance uniting live music, dance, aerial acrobatics and more. Animated by the Arboretum’s transitioning seasons, the boundary-breaking event illuminates environment…
Honor the rich history of art, identity, and empowerment in the d/Deaf and hard of hearing communities. Explore American Sign Language (ASL) through hands-on art activities and enjoy entertainment from distinctly Deaf perspectives. ASL and Live English interpretation will be provided for all performances and workshops. Additionally, various interpreters will be stationed around the Info…
Immerse yourself in a spellbinding experience created exclusively for the Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens by Quixotic! The limited-engagement multimedia installation guides guests on a wild journey through the grounds, culminating in an immersive performance uniting live music, dance, aerial acrobatics and more. Animated by the Arboretum’s transitioning seasons, the boundary-breaking event illuminates environment…
Commemorate the richness and beauty of Latin American cultures. A fall tradition for many Kansas City families, the Día de los Muertos (or Day of the Dead) festival commemorates the richness and beauty of Latin American cultures through art activities, entertainment, and traditional cuisine. Additionally, every festival features an innovative altar installation created in collaboration…