Toni Stone was the first woman to play professional baseball for The Negro Leagues and the first woman to play professional baseball full-time in the major leagues. Her career included a stint with the Kansas City Monarchs before her retirement in 1954. This funny and fascinating story explores race, gender, and the raw ambition required…
Mark your calendars! The Plaza Art Fair will return on September 23, 24, and 25, 2022.
September is National Recovery Month, a time where we celebrate our community while we raise awareness and critical funds to shatter the generational cycles of substance use, trauma, and poverty. Join us and special guest speaker, Lara Moritz with KMBC Channel 9 News. The celebration includes: -Sounds by DJ Ben Rich -360 Photo Booth -Planet…
Our Annual End of Summer Party will be here before you know it! Each year we throw our clients a great party where we offer incredible discounts, live treatment demos, door prizes, live music and lots of tasty foods and drinks. We also offer a wide variety of clothing, jewelry, health and wellness vendors and…
Westport is your go-to spot to unwind in the middle of the week. Join us for Westport Wednesdays, the last Wednesday of every month, now through October. Featuring specials and happenings at participating local businesses.
Bamboo Penny's is hosting a wine dinner to showcase Martin Ray & Angeline wines. The wines will be paired with a five-course dinner curated by Chef Penny, including Thai Pork Ribs, Massaman Beef Shank Roast, and Coconut Ice Cream with fried Thai Banana.
Join us for Cocktails for CASA—A Night of Hope in the Pennway Place event space at Studio Dan Meiners, 2500 West Pennway. This fundraiser features delicious hors d’oeuvres, signature cocktails and mocktails provided by Restless Spirits Distilling Company, live music, and fabulous silent and live auction items. Our goal is to raise over $100,000 so…
It’s prom night and all anyone can talk about is who is going to be named Prom King and Queen. Will it be the head cheerleader, the football quarterback, or a mathlete? While the guests at the high school prom are eagerly awaiting the royalty results, a MURDER OCCURS! It’s your job to help figure…
The annual Walk to Fight Suicide will take place on October 1 at Berkley Riverfront Park. Event begins at 10:00 a.m., and the Walk will start at 11:45 a.m. Register for free online at afsp.org/kansascity. The Greater Kansas Chapter of the American Foundation to Prevent Suicide hosts this annual event with family entertainment, memorial activities, and…
Enjoy the sounds of classic rock music, played on two stages, by local tribute bands whose music they play influenced generations of musicians. We're turning Downtown Merriam into a party full of food trucks, adult beverages, and our fourth annual cornhole tournament.
