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Downtown Council of Kansas City, Missouri
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Downtown Council opens nominations for annual awards
/0 Comments/in About DTC /by AnnThe Downtown Council is seeking nominations for our two annual honors, the J. Philip Kirk Award and the Urban Hero. The Kirk award – given in recognition of community vision and Downtown stewardship – is presented to a civic leader who has helped build Downtown Kansas City over a lifetime. Urban Hero recognition is given to three […]
Yardbird celebration lays down the beat for the week ahead
/0 Comments/in Arts & Culture, Events /by MikeFrom Yardbird to 816 Day; Happy Together to The Producers; and from Sam Smith to Victor & Penny … Downtown will be in party mode all week long. Let’s roll the highlight reel for the week in arts and entertainment – Monday to Sunday, Aug. 13-19: Charlie Parker Celebration – A city-wide celebration of jazz in Kansas City […]
Sit back, relax and celebrate 816 Day on Thursday, 8/16
/0 Comments/in Arts & Culture, Business, Downtown Living, Events, Streetcar /by MikeDowntown Kansas City will celebrate 816Day – a “holiday” inspired by Kansas City’s area code to celebrate civic pride and everything that’s great about KC next Thursday, Aug. 16. Yep, 8/16 is 816Day. “The goal for 816Day is to connect people with our local businesses, service industries and artistic & cultural organizations,” said Jared Campbell, president […]
Drake + Alice Cooper = Cool, eclectic week ahead in Big Town
/0 Comments/in Arts & Culture, Events /by MikeFrom Drake to Alice Cooper; from Los Lobos to Junior Brown; Family Fun Days to Dinosaurs Revisited, Downtown will be in party mode all week long. Roll roll the highlight reel for the week ahead in arts and entertainment – Monday to Sunday, Aug. 6-12: Crossroads KC will light up the Grinders stage with two outdoor […]
Closing Reception: KC Plays Exhibition at The Box Gallery, Aug. 1, 5 p.m.
/0 Comments/in Arts & Culture /by AnnKC Plays exhibition by Art in the Loop Closing Reception: Wednesday, August 1 | 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Remarks at 5:30 p.m. FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Art in the Loop and the Box Gallery invite you to join us for a final glimpse of the KC Plays exhibit at The Box Gallery on Wednesday, Aug. […]