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Kernels of Culture: Maize Around the World (May 3, 2024 – March 31, 2025) at the Stephen and Peter Sachs Museum at the Missouri Botanical Garden focuses on the complex story of one of the world’s most important crop plants, maize (Zea mays), which is used by billions of people every day, for food, for […]
September 19-22 & September 26-29, 2024 In this classic Shakespeare comedy, soon-to-be-wed Hero and Claudio conspire to get verbal sparring partners and confirmed singles, Benedick and Beatrice, to wed as well.
Come celebrate the best juried art in the region–shop with artists of all stripes, enjoy live music, dance performances, children’s activities, galleries of art, interactive make-and-take projects, and delicious food and beverages! Hosted at the state-of-the-art Cornell Complex in downtown Joplin! 5p-9p on Friday, September 20, 2024 10a-5p on Saturday, September 21, 2024 Artists can […]
The Center for Multicultural Excellence invites you to our Fall next Inclusion Series, a conversation featuring local multicultural leaders making a difference in our city. Panelists Gilberto Pinela, Director for the Office for New Americans, Karen Heitzman, community volunteer, Jean Konde, Congolese community leader and Susan Gobbo, civic leader, will discuss the barriers and opportunities […]
Our Simon Day annual lecture is held in memory of historian and U.S. Grant scholar John Y. Simon. This year's guest lecturer will be Louis L. Picone, discussing his book Grant's Tomb: The Epic Death of Ulysses S. Grant and the Making of an American Pantheon. Books will available in the park’s bookstore and for […]
Explore the authentic sounds of the Andean region with group Intillajta (land of the sun in Quechua language) presenting 'Harmonies of the Andes' on September 21st, featuring a lineup of traditional instruments that include the Charango, Sikus (Andean panpipes), Quena (Andean flute), and Andean drums. Immerse yourself in the mesmerizing melodies of Quechua and Aymara […]
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage month as storytellers share contributions made by Hispanic Americans.
Explore the authentic sounds of the Andean region with group Intillajta (land of the sun in Quechua language) presenting 'Harmonies of the Andes' on September 21st, featuring a lineup of traditional instruments that include the Charango, Sikus (Andean panpipes), Quena (Andean flute), and Andean drums. Immerse yourself in the mesmerizing melodies of Quechua and Aymara […]
On Saturday, September 21, 2024, at 1:00 pm, the Greater Kansas City Black History Study Group will resume its fall programming with our Founder’s Day Program to be held at the Black Archives of Mid-America-1722 E. 17th Terrace-Kansas City, MO 64108. The 2024 theme, African Americans and the Arts, continues to be explored in this […]
Acts such as Led Zeppelin, Stevie Wonder, Elton John, and Fleetwood Mac contributed to a diverse music scene in the 1970s. From rock to pop, soul, progressive rock and straight-out dance music, '70s artists propelled multiple genres to new heights. Join musician Kent Rausch for an exploration of this rock revolution. Join us at the […]
Join Missouri Humanities for the 9th Annual MOmentum Gala! This year's gala will celebrate the humanities in Missouri and highlight our organization's accomplishments over the last year, including this year's Signature Series, "Missouri Marvels," exploring our state's role in the intricate relationship between discovery, innovation, and the human experience. The evening will also include live […]
Get a “first look” at the new exhibition “Design Agendas: Modern Architecture 1920’s-1970’s. Curators will share insights into the exhibition, a variety of food and beverages will be served and all the galleries will be open for browsing.
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