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X-WR-CALNAME:Kansas City · Wednesday · CalDiscovery BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sport and Spectator Exhibit DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260612 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261207 DTSTAMP:20260730T122052Z UID:10029750-1781222400-1796601599@kcparent.com CATEGORIES:arts,free DESCRIPTION:June 12\, 2026 – December 6\, 2026\n\nH. Tony and Marti Oppe nheimer Gallery\; Dean E. Thompson Gallery\, First Floor \nFREE and open t o the public \n  \n\n\nSport and Spectator celebrates the dynamic interse ction of the visual arts and sports culture\, presenting an array of works that transform sports imagery and equipment such as basketballs\, helmets \, and jerseys into artworks. The exhibition invites viewers to consider h ow sports shape our society\, from their impact on the individual to their broader cultural influences. \nSport and Spectator features works by Bran don J. Donahue-Shipp\, Jeffrey Gibson\, Raul Rene Gonzalez\, Sophie Inard\ , Brian Jungen\, Justin Korver\, Betsy Odom\, Esmaa Mohamoud\, Hank Willis Thomas and Tyrrell Winston. Now at the Nerman Museum\, this exhibition is expanded further to include additional artworks from local\, national\, a nd international collections and artists\, including works by Felipe Barbo sa\, Sandow Birk\, Zoe Buckman\, Rob Carter\, Benjamin Degen\, Awol Erizku \, Archie Scott Gobber\, Hugh Hayden\, Samuel Levi Jones\, Esteban Ramón Pérez\, and Jake Troyli. \nThis exhibition\, originally on view at the Mc Nay Art Museum\, was organized by René Paul Barilleaux\, Head of Curatori al Affairs\; and Lauren Thompson\, Curator of Exhibitions. LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T122052Z LOCATION:Nerman Museum\, 12345 College Boulevard\, Overland Park\, Kansas\ , 66210\, United States URL:https://kcparent.com/event/sport-and-spectator/?utm_source=caldiscover y&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=kansas-city-mo X-SOURCE-NAME:KC Parent X-SOURCE-URL:https://kcparent.com/kansas-citys-farmers-markets END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Berlin Wall: A World Divided DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260706 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261214 DTSTAMP:20260907T051940Z UID:10027760-1783296000-1797206399@kcparent.com CATEGORIES:civic DESCRIPTION:The Berlin Wall. A World Divided. combines multiple perspecti ves and experiences through a unique collection of artifacts\, media and d iverse testimonies. The exhibition traces the origins and rise of the Cold War conflict. \nExtending its narrative to the fall of the Wall in 1989\, as a prelude to the end of the Cold War\, the exhibition hints at the leg acy of an era that continues\, in essence\, to shape the world and goes be yond the conventional narrative about the history of the Berlin Wall. \nIn cluded in your admission is an audio guide\, which provides additional inf ormation with a carefully crafted narrative. Audio guide available in Engl ish\, Spanish and French. \nThe Berlin Wall. A World Divided. is an exhib ition by the Spanish company Musealia in collaboration with the Berlin Wal l Foundation\, the German institution that looks after the historical lega cy and memory of the victims of the communist regime in East Germany. LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T051940Z LOCATION:Union Station\, 30 West Pershing Road\, Kansas City\, Missouri\, 64108\, United States URL:https://kcparent.com/event/the-berlin-wall-a-world-divided-2/?utm_sour ce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=kansas-city-mo X-SOURCE-NAME:KC Parent X-SOURCE-URL:https://kcparent.com/kansas-citys-farmers-markets END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Eye of the Beholder DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260707 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261221 DTSTAMP:20260730T122056Z UID:8983-1783382400-1797811199@www.daummuseum.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Seeing is not a neutral act. Our understanding of the visual w orld is shaped by our experiences\, cultural conditioning\, and surroundin g environment. Meaning does not reside solely within an object\; it arises from a participatory\, constructed process. As the author Anaïs Nin remi nds us\, “We don’t see things as they are. We see things as we are.” \nEye of the Beholder approaches perception from this point of view\, esp ecially as it relates to received notions of femininity. In this exhibitio n\, artworks that depict readable characteristics of the feminine are plac ed in conversation with abstract pieces that only allude to femininity’s essential qualities. The materiality of a Donna Sharrett textile\, the pa lette of a Helen Frankenthaler print\, and the imagery of a Michael Eastma n photograph can each become allegories of femininity. When these works ar e placed in dialogue\, the subsequent comparisons invite us to question wh ether the very suggestion of the feminine alters how we interpret what we see next. \nIn Eye of the Beholder\, the installation\, itself\, becomes p art of this inquiry. In one gallery\, a dense\, salon-style arrangement in vites a layered reading through close spatial relationships. In the other room\, a more traditional presentation offers space and visual separation\ , encouraging each work to stand on its own. Moving between these two envi ronments\, viewers may notice how associations carry over\, linger\, or di ssolve. We are invited to participate in this process\, to question our ow n habits of perception\, and to consider how suggestion and context shape what is seen. \nUltimately\, this exhibition asks us to consider how we co me to recognize and imagine femininity\, not only in what is depicted\, bu t in what is implied. What appears to be “feminine” may not reside in the object at all\, but in the expectations we bring to it. In the end\, t he key to the exhibition is not on the walls\, it is in the eye of the beh older. \nQuestions \n\nWhat three words describe femininity to you?\nWhat artwork in the exhibit speaks to femininity the most in your opinion? Why? \n\nQuote \n“We don’t see things as they are. We see things as we are. ” -Anaïs Nin \nThis exhibition was curated by Marcie Teter\, Dr. Meghan McClellan\, and Elena Sofia Raineri. \nAnne Noggle\, "Mary: A Retrospecti ve"\, 1987\; Gelatin silver print\; Gift of Ricci Racela & Michael Bonahan .Anne Noggle\, "Mary: A Retrospective"\, 1987\; Gelatin silver print\; Gif t of Ricci Racela & Michael Bonahan. Paul Allen\, "Golden Arch Angel"\, 2 014-15\; Collage on paper mounted on board\; Gift of the estate of Dr. Har old F. Daum. Brian Novatny\, "Woman in Floral Dress"\, 1998\; Color Etchin g\; Gift of Dr. Harold F. Daum. Linda Connor\, "Hand with Shell"\, 1971\; Gelatin Silver Print\; Gift of Ricci Racela & Michael Bonahan. Andy Collin s\, Untitled\, 2006\; Oil on canvas\; Gift of Dr. Harold F. Daum.Andy Coll ins\, Untitled\, 2006\; Oil on canvas\; Gift of Dr. Harold F. Daum. Denni s Brokaw\, "Flower\, Water\, and Logs\, Jack Creek\, Oregon"\, 1984\; Dye Transfer print\; Gift of P. John Owen Estate. 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LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T122056Z URL:https://www.daummuseum.org/event/eye-of-the-beholder/?utm_source=caldi scovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=kansas-city-mo X-SOURCE-NAME:Daum Museum of Contemporary Art X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.daummuseum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Under Pressure DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260707 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261221 DTSTAMP:20260730T122056Z UID:8991-1783382400-1797811199@www.daummuseum.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Drawn from the collection of the Daum Museum of Contemporary A rt\, Under Pressure considers abstraction as a site of tension between ord er and disruption. Rather than offering escape\, abstraction here operates as a point of collision\, where systems intended to stabilize and contain begin to reveal their own instability. \nAcross the works presented\, a s ense of underlying tension becomes visible. Control and vulnerability coex ist in a state of friction\, producing a persistent and unresolved unease. The exhibition does not seek to resolve these conditions\, but to foregro und them. \nFormal structures such as grids and repeated systems are subje cted to pressure. They loosen\, fragment\, or give way to gesture. Surface s accumulate and thicken\, resisting restraint and asserting material pres ence. In this context\, structures associated with clarity\, protection\, or definition appear increasingly fragile and provisional. \nAbstraction e merges as a charged field in which instinct and control intersect. Systems falter\, and moments of excess or disruption come to the fore. What is re vealed is not collapse\, but a sustained state of instability in which ord er persists without ever fully securing itself. \nUnder Pressure was curat ed by Alex Britton and Garry Holstein. \nJack Tworkov\, "DA on P #4 Q1-73" \, 1978\; Acrylic on paper. Jim Shrosbree\, "Tom Tom (Blaze)\, 1999\; Glaz ed earthenware with flocking. James Brinsfield\, "Super Freak"\, 1998\; Ac rylic and paper on canvas. 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LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T122056Z URL:https://www.daummuseum.org/event/under-pressure/?utm_source=caldiscove ry&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=kansas-city-mo X-SOURCE-NAME:Daum Museum of Contemporary Art X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.daummuseum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Contemporary Visions of the West DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260812 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261221 DTSTAMP:20260918T000728Z UID:8869-1786492800-1797811199@www.daummuseum.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:The American West occupies a complex place in the cultural ima gination\, shaped by frontier narratives\, industry\, migration\, land use \, resilience\, and mythmaking. Contemporary Visions of the West brings to gether artists from across the United States whose work reclaims and reima gines Western identities and landscapes beyond nostalgia and stereotype.\n \nThrough a contemporary lens\, the exhibition explores how ideas of the W est intersect with questions of place\, labor\, environment\, power\, belo nging\, and lived experience. Selected through a national juried process\, the works on view invite visitors to consider the evolving realities of t he American West and the diverse voices that continue to shape its story.\ n\nThis exhibition was partly sponsored by Douglas and Connie Kiburz and c reated in partnership with the National Cattle Trails Conference.\n\n\nDen ise DeBusk\, "Cross Grained"\, 2024\; Gouache painting on sanded cigar box \; Courtesy of the artist. Luis Saenz\, "Corral"\, 2025\; Black and white photo on metal print\, Courtesy of the artist. Joseph Graves\, Jr.\, "The Modern Cowboy"\, 2025\; Acrylic\, map\, and aerosol on canvas\; Courtesy o f Joseph Graves Jr. Art.Joseph Graves\, Jr.\, "The Modern Cowboy"\, 2025\; Acrylic\, map\, and aerosol on canvas\; Courtesy of Joseph Graves Jr. Art . Installation shot of "Contemporary Visions of the West" Installation sh ot of Bob Culver's "Bronco Buster"\, 2025. Denita Benyshek\, "Radiant Bein g: Sunset and Storm in the Desert"\, 2026\; Mixed media: Drawing\, paintin g\, photography\, archival ink printmaking\, soft pastel\, on cotton rag p aper\; Courtesy of the artist. Malcolm Jackson\, "Florida Cowboy Summer '2 5"\, 2025\; Digital print\; Courtesy of the artist. Installation shot of " Contemporary Visions of the West" Dana Fritz\, "Post-Fire postscript"\, 20 24\; Archival pigment prints and adhesive\; Courtesy of the artist. Dan St apleton\, "The Fringe Jacket"\, 2023\; Acrylic on Masonite board\; Courtes y of the artist. Installation shot of "Contemporary Visions of the West" D onald Pollack\, "Big Horn Easement"\, 2024\; Graphite on drafting paper\; Courtesy of Marcia Wood Gallery.Donald Pollack\, "Big Horn Easement"\, 202 4\; Graphite on drafting paper\; Courtesy of Marcia Wood Gallery. Darryl Furtkamp\, "Augery"\, 2024\; Oil and map on panel\; Courtesy of the artist . Diane Lamboley\, "Desert Bouncer"\, 2023\; Digital Photography on textur ed aluminum\; Courtesy of the artist. Charlene Adkins\, "Ascent"\, 2026\; Panorama printed with Epson materials and pigmented inks on archival paper \; Courtesy of the artist. Kimberly Turcios\, "Soda Pop"\, 2026\; Acrylic paint on canvas\; Courtesy of the artist. Joshua Heimsoth\, "Scrimshaw Sku ll with Halo"\, 2024\; Cow skull and discarded hay cutter parts\, Courtesy of the artist. Marsha Wilson-Johnson\, "Yukon Water Horse"\, 2023\; Veget able tanned cowhide leather\, pyrography with a hand-held wood burner\, wh ite ink\, shoe polish\, blue knotty pine frame\; Courtesy of High Desert F ine Art Gallery. Installation shot of "Contemporary Visions of the West" C arol Carter\, "REACH"\, 2023\; Watercolor on archival arches cp paper\; Co urtesy of the artist. Devon Mozdierz\, "Windswept Landscape: Currency Bird s"\, 2023\; Oil and graphite on panel\, Courtesy of the artist. Denise DeB usk\, "Sage Hen"\, 2023\; Gouache painting on sanded cigar box\; Courtesy of the artist.Denise DeBusk\, "Sage Hen"\, 2023\; Gouache painting on sand ed cigar box\; Courtesy of the artist. Cody Strecker\, "Golden Spirit"\, 2026\; Mixed media\, Courtesy of artist.Cody Strecker\, "Golden Spirit"\, 2026\; Mixed media\, Courtesy of artist. Installation shot of "Contempora ry Visions of the West" Installation shot of "Contemporary Visions of the West" Karen Jacobi\, "White Washed"\, 2025\; Oil on canvas\; Courtesy of t he artist. Shaun Collins\, "Wagon at Ghost Ranch"\, 2026\; Digital print i n barn wood frame\; Courtesy of Lucid TLC Arts. Installation shot of "Cont emporary Visions of the West" Installation shot of Glory Hartsfield's "Fre edom"\, 2026. Installation shot of Bob Culver's "Bronco Buster"\, 2025. Jo hn Brand\, "The Rare Crown"\, 2026\; Archival pigment print on museum-grad e acrylic\, Courtesy of the artist. Installation shot of Glory Hartsfield' s "Freedom"\, 2026. Installation shot of "Contemporary Visions of the West " Stephanie White\, "There Was a Home"\, 2026\; Mixed media\, Courtesy of the artist. Installation shot of "Contemporary Visions of the West" Instal lation shot of "Contemporary Visions of the West" Sharon Pittman\, "Plaids "\, 2026\; acrylic on canvas\, Courtesy of the artist. Installation shot o f "Contemporary Visions of the West" Nikayla Nielson\, "Emergence"\, 2025\ ; Mixed media: Blank skateboard desk\, donated deer antlers\, air-dry clay \, acrylic paint\, archival adhesives\, varnish\; Courtesy of the artist.N ikayla Nielson\, "Emergence"\, 2025\; Mixed media: Blank skateboard desk\, donated deer antlers\, air-dry clay\, acrylic paint\, archival adhesives\ , varnish\; Courtesy of the artist. Douglas Kiburz\, "Spirit of the Plain s"\, 2026\; Aged redwood slab\, copper\, resin\; Courtesy of the artist. H eidi Herrman\, "Sinclair"\, 2026\; Mixed media: vintage handkerchief\, pho tograph printed on mulberry paper\, encaustic\; Courtesy of the artist.Hei di Herrman\, "Sinclair"\, 2026\; Mixed media: vintage handkerchief\, photo graph printed on mulberry paper\, encaustic\; Courtesy of the artist. Ins tallation shot of "Contemporary Visions of the West" Leann Martin\, "The K id"\, 2025\; acrylic on paper\, courtesy of the artist. Installation shot of "Contemporary Visions of the West" Robert Coomer\, "Memory Tree"\, 2026 \; Digital photograph printed on hand-distressed industrial aluminum with painted patina\, stained plywood\, and aged hardware\; Courtesy of the art ist. Debra Keirce\, "HeartFelt"\, 2023\; Oil on panel\; Courtesy of the ar tist. Installation shot of "Contemporary Visions of the West" Oscar Gonzal ez\, "El Maricón del Norte"\, 2026\; Charcoal and oil on stretched canvas \; Courtesy of the artist.Oscar Gonzalez\, "El Maricón del Norte"\, 2026\ ; Charcoal and oil on stretched canvas\; Courtesy of the artist.\n Install ation shot of "Contemporary Visions of the West" Installation shot of Bob Culver's "Bronco Buster"\, 2025. Installation shot of Dana Fritz's "Post-f ire postscript"\, 2024. Glory Hartsfield\, "Freedom"\, 2026\; Barb wire\, tie wire\, and steel\; Courtesy of the artist.Glory Hartsfield\, "Freedom" \, 2026\; Barb wire\, tie wire\, and steel\; Courtesy of the artist. Anth ony Huff\, "J. Pollock Memorial Big Weiner Double Dogging"\, from the "Wes tern Weiner Series"\, 2026\; Acrylic latex\, acrylic paint pens on canvas\ ; Courtesy of the artist. Bob Culver\, A.K.A. Nebraska Kid\, "Bronco Buste r"\, 2025\; 3-D painted sculpture\, made of MDF\, thermal plastic and popl ar wood\, oil on acrylic\; Courtesy of the artist. LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T000728Z URL:https://www.daummuseum.org/event/contemporary-visions-of-the-west/?utm _source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=kansas-city-mo X-SOURCE-NAME:Daum Museum of Contemporary Art X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.daummuseum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Prohibition Pub Crawl DTSTART:20260903T003000Z DTEND:20261001T050000Z DTSTAMP:20260907T051940Z UID:10031510-1788373800-1790809200@kcparent.com CATEGORIES:drink DESCRIPTION:Step back in time for our blockbuster Prohibition Pub Crawls t hrough Downtown Shawnee! Hosted by Shawnee Town 1929 Museum’s expert his torians\, this deep-dive into life 100 years ago features locally crafted drinks\, behind-the-scenes stories\, and original “then-and-now” photo graphs at surprise stops along the tour. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTour Da tes & Times\nTours run every Wednesday in September. Each session begins p romptly at 6:30 pm and lasts approximately two hours. Tours will begin at City Hall (11110 Johnson Drive) \n\nSeptember 2 Cancelled due to extreme h eat\nSeptember 9\nSeptember 16\nSeptember 23\nSeptember 30 LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T051940Z LOCATION:Downtown Shawnee\, 11110 Johnson Drive\, Shawnee\, Kansas\, 66203 \, United States URL:https://kcparent.com/event/prohibition-pub-crawl/2026-09-02/?utm_sourc e=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=kansas-city-mo X-SOURCE-NAME:KC Parent X-SOURCE-URL:https://kcparent.com/kansas-citys-farmers-markets END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Fall Harvest Container Workshops DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260911 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261014 DTSTAMP:20260914T060037Z UID:10031511-1789084800-1791935999@kcparent.com CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Create a beautiful harvest-themed arrangement with provided ma terials. LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T060037Z LOCATION:Family Tree Nursery Locations across the Metro\, 8424 Farley\, Ov erland Park\, Kansas\, United States URL:https://kcparent.com/event/fall-harvest-container-workshops/?utm_sourc e=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=kansas-city-mo X-SOURCE-NAME:KC Parent X-SOURCE-URL:https://kcparent.com/kansas-citys-farmers-markets END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Fall 2026 Tree Keepers DTSTART:20260914T233000Z DTEND:20261013T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T122059Z UID:4708-1789410600-1791837000@bridgingthegap.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:Our Heartland Tree Alliance program is offering a Tree Keepers course this fall in Roeland Park\, KS. Tree Keepers is perfect for city e mployees\, landscape providers\, Master Gardeners\, Master Naturalists\, s tudents\, and retirees. Learn more and register. LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T122059Z LOCATION:Roeland Park Community Center\, 6850 Rosewood Drive\, Roeland Par k\, KS\, 66205 URL:https://bridgingthegap.org/event/fall-2026-tree-keepers/?utm_source=ca ldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=kansas-city-mo X-SOURCE-NAME:Bridging The Gap X-SOURCE-URL:https://bridgingthegap.org/event/marlborough-trees END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Round Up at Macy’s DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260915 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261016 DTSTAMP:20260813T000608Z UID:17390-1789430400-1792108799@www.harvesters.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Doing a little shopping? Make your change count! From Septembe r 15 through October 15\, customers at Macy’s Overland Park can round up their purchase to the nearest dollar (up to 99¢) and donate the differen ce to Harvesters. It’s a simple way to turn your shopping trip into an o pportunity to help provide food and hope for neighbors facing hunger in ou r community. \n11201 W 95th St\, Overland Park\, KS 66214 LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T000608Z URL:https://www.harvesters.org/event/round-up-at-macys?utm_source=caldisco very&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=kansas-city-mo X-SOURCE-NAME:Harvesters X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.harvesters.org/how-to-help/volunteer/volunteer-op portunities END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Cross-Pollination DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260918 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270301 DTSTAMP:20260730T122056Z UID:8870-1789689600-1803859199@www.daummuseum.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:Presented at the Daum Museum of Contemporary Art\, Cross-Poll ination brings together works from the museum’s permanent collection wi th significant loans by invited contemporary artists to explore the interc onnected relationships that shape the natural world. Across generations\, media\, and artistic perspectives\, the exhibition considers nature not as a static subject\, but as a dynamic network of exchange in which every en counter has the potential to transform what follows. \nThe phenomenon of c ross-pollination offers both a biological process and a curatorial framewo rk. As butterflies\, bees\, birds\, and wind carry pollen between plants\, they sustain biodiversity through movement and connection. Likewise\, the works assembled in this exhibition generate new meaning through proximity . Historical works from the Daum Museum’s collection enter into conversa tion with contemporary practices\, creating moments of resonance that exte nd beyond chronology and reveal the collection as an evolving body of idea s. \nWorking across painting\, photography\, sculpture\, textiles\, and in stallation\, the artists engage recurring themes of growth\, migration\, a daptation\, fragility\, and resilience. Plants and pollinators appear thro ughout the exhibition as enduring symbols of interdependence\, reminding u s that life flourishes through relationships rather than isolation. These ecological systems become a lens through which to consider artistic influe nce\, cultural memory\, and the continual exchange between past and presen t. \nCross-Pollination invites visitors to experience the museum as an eco system where works of art\, like living organisms\, exist within a web of connections that expands with every new encounter. The temporary presence of invited artists does not stand apart from the permanent collection\, bu t activates it\, allowing ideas to circulate across time and media. Togeth er\, these works reflect the vitality of nature itself\, demonstrating tha t renewal emerges through diversity\, dialogue\, and the continual movemen t of ideas. LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T122056Z URL:https://www.daummuseum.org/event/cross-pollination/?utm_source=caldisc overy&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=kansas-city-mo X-SOURCE-NAME:Daum Museum of Contemporary Art X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.daummuseum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Bede Clarke: King's Highway DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260918 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270301 DTSTAMP:20260730T122056Z UID:9011-1789689600-1803859199@www.daummuseum.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:The Daum Museum of Contemporary Art presents Bede Clarke: King ’s Highway\, on view September 18\, 2026\, through February 28\, 2027. B ringing together ceramics and works on paper\, the exhibition examines Cla rke’s enduring exploration of the vessel\, drawing\, and the expressive potential of the handmade mark. \nFor more than four decades\, Clarke has investigated the relationship between form\, surface\, and touch. While th e vessel remains central to his practice\, his work extends beyond traditi onal ceramics through an ongoing dialogue with drawing\, color\, and gestu re. The resulting works record both the physical act of making and the qui et rhythms that shape the creative process. \nClarke describes his practic e as one guided by touch and by an intuitive response to both material and process: “I think I have always cast a pretty wide net in terms of my e xploration of clay. Pots and the vessel have held the center but there has been a strong overlay of interest in drawing\, color and leaving a trace of the hand. I navigate both the clay and drawing with an emphasis on ‘t ouch’ and a felt response to the materials and to my own inner rhythms a nd sensibilities. I am guided by a dialogue with the work and find myself in agreement when it speaks in a voice that has commitment and conviction\ , but also the allure of mystery and enigma. I am always most pleased when the work strikes a balance between wildness and restraint. Through all th is work I am most interested in distinguishing the record\, the moment of the hand touching clay\, and the actual quality of feeling surrounding the work.” \nThe exhibition highlights Clarke’s sustained interest in bal ancing spontaneity with restraint\, allowing each object to embody both th e evidence of its making and a sense of quiet contemplation. Through layer ed surfaces\, expressive line\, and carefully considered form\, King’s H ighway invites viewers to consider clay as both a material and a record of human experience. \nBede Clarke is Professor Emeritus at the University o f Missouri-Columbia\, where he taught ceramics from 1992 to 2021. He recei ved an MFA from the University of Iowa and a BFA from Eckerd College. His work is represented in museum collections throughout the United States and internationally\, including the Daum Museum of Contemporary Art\, the Tai pei County Yingge Ceramics Museum\, the Icheon World Ceramic Center\, the South Bend Museum of Art\, the Martin Museum of Art\, and the Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art. Clarke lives and works in Columbia\, Missouri. LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T122056Z URL:https://www.daummuseum.org/event/bede-clarke-kings-highway/?utm_source =caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=kansas-city-mo X-SOURCE-NAME:Daum Museum of Contemporary Art X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.daummuseum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Child Passenger Safety Week DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260920 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260927 DTSTAMP:20260918T001545Z UID:2670-1789862400-1790467199@waytogokc.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:What is the Green Commute Challenge? \n \n \n \n Each year\, WAY TO GO puts on a month-long Green Commute Challenge – a fun way to introduce new ways of getting around\, reduce traffic con gestion and improve regional air quality in the KC metro region. It is com pletely free to participate in the challenge. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How long has the Gr een Commute Challenge been going on? \n \n \n \n The f irst Green Commute Challenge took place in 2008. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Where is the Gre en Commute Challenge happening? \n \n \n \n The Green Commute Challenge is open to people and employers who live/work within Joh nson\, Leavenworth\, Miami\, Platte and Wyandotte counties in Kansas and C ass\, Clay\, Jackson and Ray counties in Missouri. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What is a gree n commute? \n \n \n \n A green commute is a trip to an d from university/college or work and business-related trips.  The key is to avoid riding in your car by yourself. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How do I earn points ? \n \n \n \n Points can be earned for the following green modes: Carpooling/vanpoolingBikingWalking/rollingScootingTaking the busRiding the streetcar \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n How do I participate in the Green Commute Challenge? \n \n \n \n Participation is an easy 4-ste p process. Visit www.my.waytogokc.org to create a profile. Select “2026 Green Commute Challenge” under the Events section. Find your employer te am\, create one of your own or join a community team. Start recording gree n commutes beginning Oct. 1. You can spread the word and download promotio nal materials through our partner toolkit. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Are there minimum or m aximum numbers for teams? \n \n \n \n No. You can crea te a team of 1 or team of your entire office. We encourage teams of 1 to j oin the BikeWalk KC team. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How do I create a community team? \n \n \n \n Community teams can be made up of neighbors\, c ounties or individuals spread across different cities. Team captains shoul d select “Team” in the “Challenges” module of the app to add team members. To be added to an existing team or if your captain hasn’t been identified\, fill out the team request form. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How do I join my emp loyer team? \n \n \n \n When you create your profile\, make sure your employer information is filled out. You will automatically be added to the employer’s team upon completion. \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Can my child participate in the Green Commute Challenge? \n \n \n \n Participants must be a minimum of 18 years old to participate in the Gr een Commute Challenge. WAY TO GO often works with BikeShare KC to promote bike buses and learn-to-ride classes that are available to kids and adults . \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What are some of the prizes? \n \n \n \n Th ere will be two prize drawings each week of the challenge. Prizes were don ated from OverBoard Coffee\, Urban Hikes\, Betty Rae’s Ice Cream\, Elite Cycling\, BikeShare KC\, Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art\, Screenland A rmour\, Chicken N Pickle\, Penny’s in the Village\, Broadway Roasting Co mpany\, Powell Gardens\, Headrush Roasters\, Messenger Coffee Co and The R oasterie\, Made in Kansas City and Front Range to name a few. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Can I earn points for commuting outside of work and school? \n \n \n \n No\, you can only earn points for the green commute challen ge based on commutes to and from a university/college or work and business -related trips. When the challenge is not taking place\, you can earn poin ts in the WAY TO GO app for green trips that include professional and pers onal activities. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Can I increase my chances of winning using diffe rent modes? \n \n \n \n Each week of the challenge foc uses on a different mode of transportation. The weekly prize lottery will focus on those specific modes exclusively\, but all green commutes recorde d during the month will count towards your total. Week 1: Carpool/VanpoolW eek 2: Walking/RollingWeek 3: Transit (bus or streetcar)Week 4: Two-wheels \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n When does the Green Commute Challenge start? When does it end? \n \n \n \n The Green Commute Challenge starts Oct. 1\, 2026. The challenge ends Oct. 31\, 2026. Participants can record their tri ps from Oct. 1 through Nov. 2\, 2026\, to be eligible to win. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Do you have teams that compete against each other? \n \n \n \n All teams are competing against each other. The first and second pla ce winners will receive $300 and $150 cash along with award plaques at the finale party on Thursday\, Nov. 5. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n If I won last year\, can I wi n again? \n \n \n \n Winners of the 2025 Green Commute Challenge are eligible for the weekly prize drawings but cannot receive t he first or second place prizes for the 2026 challenge. Individual prizes are based on a lottery system after meeting the 24-trip minimum. Team priz es are based on total collective points. \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How are winners determin ed? \n \n \n \n Individuals must record a minimum of 2 4 trips to be eligible for the first and second place prizes. Teams are aw arded based on the most points collected. LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T001545Z URL:https://waytogokc.org/event/child-passenger-safety-week/?utm_source=ca ldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=kansas-city-mo X-SOURCE-NAME:Way To Go KC X-SOURCE-URL:https://waytogokc.org/transit END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:VISUAL VOICE: Moments of Abstraction Exhibit DTSTART:20260922T150000Z DTEND:20260926T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260918T003004Z UID:10001635-1790071200-1790445600@kcparks.org CATEGORIES:arts DESCRIPTION:VISUAL VOICE: Moments of Abstraction\nFeatured Artists\nJeremy Bell\, Kerry Grant\, Clarissa Knighten\, Jason Piggie\, Michael Toombs\, Jason Wilcox \nOn Display: Sept. 12 – Nov. 7\, 2026\n10 a.m. – 6 p.m.\ , Tuesdays – Saturdays\nBruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Center\n3700 Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd. Kansas City\, Missouri 64130 816-513-0700 \nV isual Voice brings together —six artists whose distinct practices reflec t lineage\, spirituality\, politics\, photography\, abstraction\, adornmen t\, identity\, and cultural memory. The artists in Visual Voice do not spe ak in unison. Their differences give the exhibition its strength. Together \, their works create an open and welcoming conversation—one that encour ages discovery\, reflection\, and connection \nCelebrating Black Excellenc e 365 The Mission of the African American Artists Collective is to Support African American and Black artists’ Regionally\, Nationally and Interna tionally\nwww.aaackc.org LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T003004Z LOCATION:Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Center\, 3700 Dr. Martin Luthe r King\, Jr. Blvd.\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64130\, United States URL:https://kcparks.org/event/visual-voice-moments-of-abstraction-exhibit- 2/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=kansas-city-mo X-SOURCE-NAME:Kansas City Parks & Recreation X-SOURCE-URL:https://kcparks.org/places/kansas-city-north-community-center END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Wednesday Dispensary Deals DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260923 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260924 DTSTAMP:20260817T052330Z UID:10000587-1790121600-1790207999@sacredleafkc.com CATEGORIES:drink LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T052330Z URL:https://sacredleafkc.com/event/wednesday-dispensary-deals/2026-09-23/? utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=kansas-city-mo X-SOURCE-NAME:SacredLeafKC X-SOURCE-URL:https://sacredleafkc.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Jamf JNUC 2026 DTSTART:20260923T130000Z DTEND:20260925T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T180716Z UID:11851-1790150400-1790355600@kcconvention.com CATEGORIES:tech DESCRIPTION:The 17th Annual Jamf Nation User Conference (JNUC) is heading to Kansas City\, Missouri\, Wednesday\, September 23\, to Friday\, Septemb er 25\, 2026. Bring your Mac\, your curiosity\, and your appetite for inno vation as we take over the Kansas City Convention Center\, right in the vi brant downtown – known for its legendary BBQ\, live jazz\, and warm hosp itality. \nGet ready to connect with the largest and most passionate Apple admin community in the world. You’ll leave JNUC 2026 with new ideas\, s harper skills\, and deeper connections – plus a stronger command of the tools that power your Apple ecosystem. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat to expect at the world’s largest rally of Apple admins \nFor over 16 years\, Apple admins have gathered for the Jamf Nation User Conference (JNUC). Each yea r brings new and exciting announcements\, insights\, speakers and communit y connections. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to learn from and along side Apple IT\, users and InfoSec leaders to discover new and better ways to manage and secure Apple devices. \nAt JNUC 2026\, you can expect to: \n \nLearn how Jamf can help you manage and secure an Apple experience that y our users love and your organization trusts\nBe the first to see product d emos from Jamf experts and preview upcoming functionality\nEnjoy customer- led sessions and learn how IT and InfoSec leaders use Jamf to maximize the ir Mac\, iPad\, iPhone\, Vision Pro\, Apple Watch and Apple TV initiatives \nAttend deep-dive technical sessions that walk you through advanced workf lows to simplify work and keep users productive\nConnect with your peers a nd have a great time at the can’t-miss Jamf Nation Party LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T180716Z LOCATION:Bartle Exhibit Hall (A – E) URL:https://kcconvention.com/event/jamf-jnuc-2026/?utm_source=caldiscovery &utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=kansas-city-mo X-SOURCE-NAME:Kansas City Convention Center X-SOURCE-URL:https://kcconvention.com/venue/music-hall END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Story of a Bench Bus Bench Unveiling DTSTART:20260923T140000Z DTEND:20260923T150000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T001436Z UID:10000053-1790154000-1790157600@cmt-stl.org CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT)\, in collaboration with  AA RP in St. Louis and Metro Transit\, invite the community to celebrate the unveiling of the first “Enjoy the Ride” bus bench in downtown St. Loui s on Wednesday\, Sept. 23\, 2026. \nAs part of CMT’s placemaking progra m\, The Story of a Bench\, the day’s events will kick off at 9 a.m. at MetroBus Stop #8641 (20th and Market in downtown St. Louis). LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T001436Z URL:https://cmt-stl.org/event/story-of-a-bench-bus-bench-unveiling/?utm_so urce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=kansas-city-mo X-SOURCE-NAME:Citizens For Modern Transit X-SOURCE-URL:https://cmt-stl.org/save-the-date-for-the-2025-midwest-transi t-conference END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:1 Million Cups DTSTART:20260923T140000Z DTEND:20260923T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T062434Z UID:10000358-1790154000-1790154000@www.kcsourcelink.com CATEGORIES:community,tech DESCRIPTION:Every Wednesday\, 1MC hears from entrepreneurs over a cup of c offee. Followed by lots of networking and no cost coworking at Kauffman Fo undation Conference Center for the day. Don’t miss it! \nAttend: Join li ve & in person at Kauffman Foundation Conference Center every week: 4801 R ockhill Road Kansas City\, Missouri 64110 or virtually on zoom . No RSVP n eeded. \nApply To Present LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T062434Z LOCATION:Kauffman Foundation Conference Center\, 4801 Rockhill Road\, Kans as City\, Missouri\, 64110 URL:https://www.kcsourcelink.com/event/1-million-cups-8-2/2026-09-23/?utm_ source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=kansas-city-mo X-SOURCE-NAME:KCSourceLink X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.kcsourcelink.com/2024/05/06/its-game-time-kansas- city-workshops-classes-to-help-you-start-a-business END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Fundraising for Non-Profits - Basics DTSTART:20260923T150000Z DTEND:20260923T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T062434Z UID:10004560-1790157600-1790168400@www.kcsourcelink.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:This Comprehensive Webinar provides an overview of Fundraising fundamentals to give participants an insight into which fundraising techn iques should be part of their overall strategy. Designed for small non-pro fits\, the workshop covers grant writing\, special events and major giving . It explores the advantages and disadvantages of these techniques to help attendees begin choosing the methods best suited for their individual nee ds. LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T062434Z LOCATION:Online Event URL:https://www.kcsourcelink.com/event/fundraising-for-non-profits-basics/ ?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=kansas-city-mo X-SOURCE-NAME:KCSourceLink X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.kcsourcelink.com/2024/05/06/its-game-time-kansas- city-workshops-classes-to-help-you-start-a-business END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Kansas City Metropolitan Crime Commission - 77th Annual Law Enforc ement Appreciation Luncheon DTSTART:20260923T160000Z DTEND:20260923T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260802T001208Z UID:10000603-1790161200-1790161200@kcindependent.com CATEGORIES:community DESCRIPTION:77th Annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Luncheon\nThe annual luncheon will bring our community leaders and area law enforcement personn el together for the good of everyone in our Greater Kansas City community. Table sponsors will bring four guests\, and the remaining four seats will be donated to law enforcement agencies as a thank you for their service. \n\n\nMission Statement: \nThe organization works as a nationally recogniz ed nonprofit to advocate\, develop strategies\, and operate innovative pro grams that bring people and public safety agencies together to power a saf er\, better Greater Kansas City community. LAST-MODIFIED:20260802T001208Z LOCATION:Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown\, 200 W 12t h Street\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64105\, United States URL:https://kcindependent.com/event/kansas-city-metropolitan-crime-commiss ion-77th-annual-law-enforcement-appreciation-luncheon/?utm_source=caldisco very&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=kansas-city-mo X-SOURCE-NAME:The Independent X-SOURCE-URL:https://kcindependent.com/food-truck-brings-a-taste-of-hawaii an-tradition-to-kansas-city END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Wing Wednesday DTSTART:20260923T160000Z DTEND:20260924T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T124423Z UID:2mkjl3fsspnr78953sepnb18ea@google.com CATEGORIES:food,music LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T124423Z X-SOURCE-NAME:AM Live events and website X-SOURCE-URL:https://kclive411.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Wellness Wednesday DTSTART:20260923T182700Z DTEND:20260923T192700Z DTSTAMP:20260731T121750Z UID:17424@cityofcapegirardeau.org CATEGORIES:wellness LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T121750Z URL:https://www.cityofcapegirardeau.org/events/wellness-wednesday-2025-10- 01-2025-10-08-2025-10-15-2025-10-22-2025-10-29-2025-11-05-2025-11-12-2025- 11-19-2025-11-26-2025-12-03-2025-12-10-2025-12-17-2025-12-24-2025-12-31-20 26-01-07-20-16-2026-09-23/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_camp aign=kansas-city-mo X-SOURCE-NAME:Recreation Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.cityofcapegirardeau.org/departments/parks___recre ation/recreation_calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Blacksmith jewelry - Barrettes\, Blanket Pins\, and Belt-hooks DTSTART:20260923T220000Z DTEND:20260924T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260811T000257Z UID:12781-1790186400-1790199000@hammerspacehobby.com CATEGORIES:arts,education DESCRIPTION:In this introductory class we will be learning to draw out\, t aper\, twist\, scroll and loop steel. We will be practicing with hammer\, anvil\, tongs\, forge and various bending tools. Explore the basics of bla cksmithing as you create a unique and functional accessory. \nStudents may choose to make a two piece Barrette or Cloak Pin that turns any blanket i nto an instant cloak or a belt buckle or belt hook for your costume! \nAge s: 16 - 116\nCost: $85 \nWear closed toed shoes and non-flammable clothes\ , and feel free to bring a cold beverage\, because that forge is HOT. LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T000257Z LOCATION:The NEW HammerSpace Community Workshop\, 5200 E. 45th St.\, Kansa s City\, MO\, US URL:https://hammerspacehobby.com/event/blacksmith-jewelry-barrettes-blanke t-pins-and-belt-hooks-4/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campai gn=kansas-city-mo X-SOURCE-NAME:Hammerspace Workshop X-SOURCE-URL:https://hammerspacehobby.com/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Keystone Sessions DTSTART:20260923T220000Z DTEND:20260924T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T062434Z UID:10004032-1790182800-1790193600@www.kcsourcelink.com CATEGORIES:tech LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T062434Z LOCATION:Keystone Innovation District\, 800 E. 18th\, Kansas City\, MO\, 6 4108 URL:https://www.kcsourcelink.com/event/keystone-sessions-4/2026-09-23/?utm _source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=kansas-city-mo X-SOURCE-NAME:KCSourceLink X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.kcsourcelink.com/2024/05/06/its-game-time-kansas- city-workshops-classes-to-help-you-start-a-business END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Houlihan’s - duo DTSTART:20260923T220000Z DTEND:20260924T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T003342Z UID:4opds7oejvm39c7fnh0ksr8524@google.com CATEGORIES:music LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T003342Z X-SOURCE-NAME:FOR WEBSITE X-SOURCE-URL:https://kclive411.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Solo at 54th Street Restaurant & Drafthouse DTSTART:20260923T230000Z DTEND:20260924T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260725T072315Z UID:6A0A372D-4330-4985-9D57-1DF31EDED1BB CATEGORIES:music LAST-MODIFIED:20260725T072315Z LOCATION:7200 NW 86th Terr\nKansas City\, MO\, United States X-SOURCE-NAME:Sean McNown-Band (Public) X-SOURCE-URL:https://kclive411.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Maintain Your Ride Class DTSTART:20260923T230000Z DTEND:20260924T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260916T180012Z UID:36776-1790186400-1790191800@bikewalkkc.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:In 2008\, the BBC came to Kansas City\, Missouri\, to report o n their experience biking in “America’s worst city for cyclists.” Th eir visit inspired a handful of local bike riders to form the region's fir st professional bicycle/pedestrian organization - BikeWalkKC! \nClick to l isten to the story \nThe BBC reporters came back this year\, and their new story calls the changing landscape a revolution. Tune in to hear why biki ng champions - high schoolers\, ride leaders\, volunteers\, advocates\, an d business owners - believe that Kansas City has transformed in the last 1 8 years. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n BikeWalkKC welcomes 4 new board members\nOur b oard of directors is pleased to introduce four new members: Alejandra Fria s-Fraire of Kansas City\, KS\; Leah Maugans of Leawood\, KS\; Mark Schloeg el of Kansas City\, MO\; and Jared Williams of Lee’s Summit\, MO. We're looking forward to working with these community leaders for a happier\, he althier\, and safer KC metro. Click here to get to know the new board memb ers \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Now hiring: Youth Education Instructors 🚸 If you want to make a positive impact on children’s lives\, be an excellent ro le model\, have a passion for bicycling\, and work with a great team of pe ople\, then we want to hear from you! Compensation: $18.00 per hour \nClic k to learn more and apply \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n National Walk & Roll to Schoo l Day is Oct. 7\nIt's not too late to start planning for National Walk & R oll to School Day! Find 8 ideas for walking and biking to school on our we bsite\, with resources and how-to guides ready to get you rolling! \nRuby Bridges Walk to School Day is Nov. 14\nRuby Bridges Walk to School Day hon ors the living legacy of civil rights activist Ruby Bridges. Celebrate Rub y's courageous and historic act with kid-friendly books and resources\, pl us event planning tips from Safe Routes Partnership and the Ruby Bridges F oundation. \n\nGet more Safe Routes to School news and resources directly to your inbox when you subscribe to our Safe Routes to School mailing list ! \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Wish you could bike to work with your friends? \nI f your route to work takes you from the Historic Northeast neighborhoods t o downtown KC\, you're invited to join Karly C. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays for an adult bike bus! Click here to learn more about the Northeast Adult Bike Bus  \nGreen Commute Challenge registration now open\nWalk\, bike\, take transit\, carpool\, or scooter through the month of October\, and yo u will be entered to win prizes from local businesses! This friendly compe tition encourages community connections\, active living\, and cleaner air\ , and it's always fun to watch the points pile up. Click here to see GCC e vents and sign up now \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n New membership option coming soon \nLater this month\, we'll be rolling out a new membership option for Bike Share KC riders. It is the first of its kind among bike share programs in the United States\, and it will offer members ultimate flexibility. Stay tuned for more info!  \n\nOur Bike Share mailing list subscribers will ge t the details first! Click here to subscribe now \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n Due Sept. 6 ✅ Barry Road Corridor Plan Survey (Northland)\nSept. 9 - Vision Independence Ave. Walking Tour (Historic Northeast\, KCMO)\nHistoric North east residents and business owners are invited to a walking tour + communi ty engagement session along Independence Boulevard. As residents walk\, th ey will complete digital survey forms on their smartphones to evaluate inf rastructure\, building conditions\, streetscape design\, and local busines s needs. This feedback will be transmitted live to state leaders\, includi ng Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe\, during the Governor’s Conference. \nTo participate and ensure tour materials are prepared\, community members ar e asked to RSVP in advance by emailing bobbibaker@nekcchamber.com. \nSept. 22 - Transportation Talk: E. JaxCo\nWhat's going on with walking\, transi t\, and biking in your area? Join us for Transportation Talk to talk with BikeWalkKC staff about local\, state\, and national efforts for safe stree ts + how you can work with your neighbors to make change right where you a re! \nRSVP here: Transportation Talk: E. Jackson County\n\nWant timely new s and action items just for your zip code? Click here to sign up for our A dvocacy Alerts!  \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n This spring\, attorney Paul Ande rson answered common questions about bicyclists' rights and responsibiliti es in our series\, Rules of the Road with Popham Law. You can find the ful l set of questions and answers on our blog! \n\nAre bikes treated like car s or pedestrians?\nDo I have to stop at red lights\, and how long do I hav e to wait?\nWhat should I do if I get hit by a car?\nWhy do I need uninsur ed or underinsured motorist coverage?\nWhat do I do if a dog chases and bi tes me?\nWhat is a vulnerable road user (“VRU”)?\n\n \n  \nPaul Ander son and Mark Schloegel are trial lawyers at Popham Injury Law in Kansas Ci ty\, where their practice focuses on representing people injured by danger ous drivers and unsafe road conditions. Popham Injury Law is a team of ded icated trial lawyers who represent injured victims\, on a contingency-fee basis\, in Kansas City and across the country\, fighting to ensure they re ceive full and fair compensation. \nMany thanks to Popham Law for sponsori ng our adult bike education series this spring! \n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n What we're reading\nKCATA Service to Continue Without Planned September Reduct ions | City Council unanimously approved additional funding that will canc el the layoffs and service reductions that had been planned to begin this month. (KCATA) \nWalking or biking in Overland Park can be dangerous. Coul d a ‘Vision Zero’ pledge fix that? | “Vision Zero is a rallying cry\ , but at the end of the day\, we have to have the political will and commi tment. This is not a short-term solution\; it is a long-term investment. ” (Johnson County Post) \nThe South Side Collective Stepping Up To Trans it-Oriented Development | As transit investment reaches Chicago’s disinv ested neighborhoods\, these Black entrepreneurs capture the value of real estate. (Next City) \n\n\n \n \n \n Click to subscribe to our maili ng list(s) \n \n \n\n\n Get our newsletter delivered right to your inbo x! Each month (twice a month May-August!)\, we send good news\, ways to ge t involved\, and big and small events... all about walking\, biking\, and transit in the Kansas City metro area. And don't worry-- we don't sell or share your contact information. LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T180012Z LOCATION:JoCo Central Resource Library\, 9875 W 87th St\, Overland Park\, Kansas\, 66212 URL:https://bikewalkkc.org/events/maintain-your-ride-class/?utm_source=cal discovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=kansas-city-mo X-SOURCE-NAME:BikeWalkKC X-SOURCE-URL:https://bikewalkkc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Strings on The Green: Kansas City Jazz Orchestra Quintet DTSTART:20260923T230000Z DTEND:20260924T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260825T000804Z UID:7250-1790186400-1790200800@raphaelkc.com CATEGORIES:music DESCRIPTION:The Kansas City Jazz Orchestra Quintet brings its exciting sou nds to The Lawn at The Raphael Hotel for Chaz Restaurant and Lounge’s St rings on The Green. Enjoy classic standards\, tasteful improvisations and our signature Kansas City swing style while you dine\, drink and look out over the beautiful Country Club Plaza. LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T000804Z LOCATION:Chaz Restaurant\, 325 Ward Parkway\, Kansas City\, 64112\, United States URL:https://raphaelkc.com/event-calendar/strings-on-the-green-kansas-city- jazz-orchestra-quintet-2/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campa ign=kansas-city-mo X-SOURCE-NAME:The Raphael Hotel X-SOURCE-URL:https://raphaelkc.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:BRW Spoken Word Poetry Live DTSTART:20260923T230000Z DTEND:20260924T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260908T182652Z UID:10001629-1790186400-1790193600@kcparks.org CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Special guest presenter \nAkilah Cherry \nAkilah Cherry is a P rogram Director with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City.  S he is a youth advocate\, a community activist\, and a proud mother. Akila h has been a vital part of Kansas City’s contemporary poetry scene sin ce the late 90’s having worked with some of the city’s most influentia l poetry crews including Verbal Attack\, The Black Poets Collective\, an d Urban Literation (ULIT!). Her poetry explores themes of Black consciou sness\, social justice\, Afro feminism\, spirituality\, and love. \nSign-U p for the “Poetry Slam” and compete for 1st\, 2nd & 3rd Place Pri zes! \nHosted by Glenn North \nJoin Us for a powerful gathering celebratin g community through poetry\, music\, and creative expression. \nCall 816- 513-0701 to RSVP. LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T182652Z LOCATION:Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Center\, 3700 Dr. Martin Luthe r King\, Jr. Blvd.\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64130\, United States URL:https://kcparks.org/event/brw-spoken-word-poetry-live-11/?utm_source=c aldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=kansas-city-mo X-SOURCE-NAME:Kansas City Parks & Recreation X-SOURCE-URL:https://kcparks.org/places/kansas-city-north-community-center END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:WEDNESDAY NIGHT MUSIC BINGO & PINT NIGHT DTSTART:20260924T000000Z DTEND:20260924T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260731T061228Z UID:1390@callsignbrewing.com CATEGORIES:drink,music DESCRIPTION:Music Bingo & Pint Night ($1 off pints\, $2 off for Veterans\, Active Military\, and First Responders). LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T061228Z LOCATION:Callsign Brewing\, 1340 Burlington Street\, North Kansas City\, M O\, 64114\, United States URL:https://www.callsignbrewing.com/events/wednesday-night-music-bingo-202 6-09-23/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=kansas-city-m o X-SOURCE-NAME:Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.callsignbrewing.com/events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Scotty Eggleson DTSTART:20260924T010000Z DTEND:20260924T050000Z DTSTAMP:20260825T182711Z UID:10000644-1790193600-1790208000@odowdskc.com CATEGORIES:drink DESCRIPTION:O’Dowd’s is the place to be on Wednesdays! Scotty Eggleson from 8p-11pm. It’s also Whiskey Wednesdays! Whiskey deals for you! LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T182711Z LOCATION:O’Dowd’s\, 4742 Pennsylvania Ave\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64112\, United States URL:https://odowdskc.com/event/scotty-eggleson-and-nick-marshall-with-the- fling-2-2-2-2-2/2026-09-23/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_cam paign=kansas-city-mo X-SOURCE-NAME:O'Dowd's KC X-SOURCE-URL:https://odowdskc.com/event/irish-musician-damian-mccarthy END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR