Rebekah Taussig lost the use of her legs as a toddler during cancer treatment. Growing up in a wheelchair, she didn’t see herself reflected in TV shows, ads, books, or movies. But what she did see was disability depicted as a frightening deformity, held up as inspiration for those in “typical” bodies, or e...
The 1830s saw the initial migration of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to Missouri’s western border, settling in eastern Jackson County. This preceded the move of tens of thousands of Latter-day Saints from Europe and the Eastern United States to Utah Territory between 1847 and the end of the 19th century.
Join us to walk through KC history and see local businesses, vibrant murals, and construction of the Rock Island Bridge. This area was the first Kansas City and we’ll learn about the plans to make it a bustling spot again as we explore its century old cobblestone streets, eclectic details surrounded by towering histor...
Join us on this deep dive into the history, art and the stories of the Library District. We share about the time when downtown was bustling with department stores, banks, a garment district and packed streetcars. We also see Carolina parakeet sculptures hidden in an alleyway and limestone peppered with fossils.&...
Join us for monthly trivia supporting local charities through the Local Motive program at Casual Animal Brewery. Compete across five fun rounds, test your knowledge, and win Casual Animal gift cards for the top teams!6:30–8:30 PMAll proceeds from the 50/50 raffle and optional mulligans will benefit Youth Ambassad...
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PickleCon is an all-inclusive, all-encompassing pickleball experience for everyone with a desire or curiosity for the sport. This annual event will transform 400,000 square feet of convention center space into a pickleball paradise, complete with tournament play, open play, pro-ams/ exhibitions, camps/clinics, vendors/exhib...
Stavros Halkias is a comedian, actor, and writer originally from Baltimore, Maryland and currently based in Queens, New York. Most recently, Halkias wrote, produced, and starred in the indie comedy “Let's Start a Cult”. His latest special "Fat Rascal" is available on Netflix. His debut special, “Live at th...
Conventional wisdom has it that Amy Grant put Contemporary Christian Music on the map, becoming the first CCM artist to have a platinum record, the first to hit No. 1 on the Pop charts and the first to perform at the GRAMMY Awards. Since then, Grant has been strumming her way through a thirty-plus year adventure as a singer...
We have coffee samples at 3 local coffee shops or coffee windows and hear the story of each. Between stops and chatting, we walk through alleyways filled with vibrant murals, see hidden gems & discuss the rich history of the area. Apx 3-4 miles 3.5 hrs