Garrison Keillor did A Prairie Home Companion for forty years, wrote fiction and comedy, invented a town called Lake Wobegon where all the children are above average, even though he himself grew up evangelical in a small separatist flock where all the children expected the imminent end of the world. He’s busy in retirement, having…
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2023 MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM 10:30 AM: NETWORKING RECEPTION & EXPO | 11:30: AWARDS PROGRAM 1999 World Cup Champion Briana Scurry, considered one of the best goalkeepers of all time, is our featured speaker for the 2023 Women’s Sports Awards! LEARN MORE The annual WIN for KC Women’s Sports Awards presented by Burns &…
Ruth Reinhardt, a young conductor from Germany with a master’s degree in that discipline from The Juilliard School, makes her Kansas City Symphony debut from February 10 to 12 with “programmatic imagination,” something she is known for. She’ll also introduce us to a work by little-known Polish composer and violinist Grażyna Bacewicz whose spirited Overture…
Join us as Sugarbear Bakehouse teaches you how to decorate sugar cookies like a pro! You will “pawsitively” love to decorate after this two-hour class which includes 6 fun designs on pre-baked sugar cookies (icing will also be pre-made so you’ll have more time to decorate.) Grab some friends or have a Valentine’s date with…
Celebrate the season of love with Powell Gardens’ Valentine’s Soirée on February 10 and 11. Cherish your loved one in the heart of the Midwestern landscape! Upon arrival, view a transformed Visitor Center Grand Hall complete with cut flower botanical displays, crackling fireplaces, and more. Enjoy wine and chocolate pairings throughout the Visitor Center along…
Night to Shine is an unforgettable prom night experience, centered on God’s love, for people with special needs, ages 14 and older. We are back in 2023, live and even more fun as we take over Science City at Union Station for a night of fun, dancing, and tons of smiles. Every guest of Night…
Learn to connect with your partner in a holistic way- mentally, emotionally, physically and spiritually. This event will include physical touch, quality time, and words of affirmation to help you feel connected with your partner. After a beautiful yoga sequence, we will move into a gentle and sweet massage to offer the gift of loving…
This 80s trivia night will delight you with nostalgic questions about the music and movies that made us fall in love—all from the 1980s. Test your knowledge of iconic chick flick scenes and songs that made the mix tapes you shared with your crush. Build a team of two to six players to compete for…
Join Powell Gardens for Galentine’s Brunch on in the Terrace Room. This event will feature a selection of brunch favorites and a mimosa bar. Grab your best friends, partner, family, or other Galentine’s Day enthusiast to enjoy a beautiful morning overlooking Powell Gardens.
Everyone loves to give friends and family something sweet on Valentine’s Day...especially hand-decorated cookies! Join us for a special class that will teach the serious and useful cookie decorating techniques and tips that will have you can make your own colorful and unique cookies like a pro, in no time. It promises to be a…
