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1/20 - 2/12
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The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
Labeled “Sassy, ingeniously staged and deeply affecting” by the New York Times this is a new adaptation of Mark Twain’s American literary narrative The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by acclaimed playwright Laura Eason and veteran director Jeremy Cohen. Together they have created a work that is full of imagination and fresh theatrical style. Growing up in a small Missouri town on the banks of the Mississippi River, young Tom spends his days making mischief, avoiding school and famously tricking others into doing his chores. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer is a classic coming-of-age story that will fire the imaginations of young and old alike
Appropriate for all ages.
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various,
at The Kansas City Repertory Theatre — Spencer Theatre
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2/9
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THE INTERRUPTERS — TO CURE VIOLENCE YOU MUST INTERRUPT IT AND CHANGE BEHAVIORS
ADMISSION IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
An award-winning film from the director of HOOP DREAMS, tells the moving and surprising story of three "violence interrupters" who with bravado, humility and even humor try to protect their communities from the violence they once employed
Critics and audiences have praised THE INTERRUPTERS as an impeccably crafted and edited — yet tough and honest documentary about street violence that truly has the power to inspire change.
Representatives from the Kansas City, Missouri Aim4Peace Violence Prevention Project will also be in attendance at the screenings with more information about the anti-violence work being done in our community that is modeled after the Chicago programs profiled in the film. For more information: contact Aim4Peace at 816.513.7902 or www.kcmo.org/aim4peace or aim4peace@kcmo.org.
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SHOW TIMES: 9:00a • Noon • 3:00p • 6:00p,
at Health Department - Biery Auditorium - 2400 Troost Ave. KCMO 64108
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3/10
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African American Women in the Military: Past and Present
Please join us for an exciting event featuring a distinguished
Intergenerational panel of African American Women Veterans.
Women veterans across the generations have proudly served in virtually every war/conflict. March is nationally observed as Women’s History Month, and focusing on African American Women Veterans helps us remember the special contributions of the ever-increasing number of women who served in the military. This event kicks off a year-long focus on ALL women veterans being developed by the Women’s Bureau, particularly as relates to their employment and reintegration into the workforce.
Future programming will include monthly teleconference calls to network with women veterans, and quarterly events/activities. The Bureau wants to connect with women veterans who live in the area, so if you are a woman veteran, or want to be involved, please contact the Bureau at 816-285-7236. Service providers with an interest in providing trauma informed care to women veterans can access the Bureau’s “Trauma Guide” at http://www.dol.gov/wb/trauma
While this is a free event, registration is required. To get more information, or to register to attend the event, contact the Women’s Bureau at 816-285-7236 or email schuckman.olivia@dol.gov
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9a-11:30a | Registration & Networking begin at 8:30AM,
at The Black Archives of Mid-America 1722 E. 17th Terrace (18th and Vine District) Kansas City, Missouri
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5/3 - 5/5
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Truman Heritage Festival
This community festival will start on Thursday evening, May 3, and will last through Saturday, May 5, with most activities taking place on May 5. Along with the largest parade in years, one of the nicest carnivals in the state (with lots of rides), food and drink vendors, performances by regional bands and singing groups, Grandview school bands and musical performances, both car and motorcycle shows, barbecue contest, beer gardens, and much more should attract a large crowd on Main Street downtown between 15th Street and 7th Street on Friday evening and all day Saturday on the first weekend in May. The carnival will open on Thursday evening in the large parking lot just north of 8th and Main.
Attractions will include carnival, parade, concerts, car & bike show, school performances, vendor booths, beer gardens, BBQ contest, and much more!!!
Register your Group Parade at (816) 316.4888. Click HERE for more information!
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various events | Parade: Saturday 10a,
at Main Street - Downtown Grandview
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