July and August Upcoming Events

Mindy McVay

Published on: 01/07/2026

Pencil us in for your July and August calendar for writing group meetings, fun literary events, and an excuse to cultivate your literary community! Can't wait to see you there!

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A Walking Tour Can Change Your Entire Kansas City Experience

Sherrie Ortiz

Published on: 01/07/2026

Take a walk with Sherrie Ortiz from Just One Day Tours as she leads you through the interlocking histories that help create and continues to shape Kansas CIty today.

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Kansas City Disability Collective Blooms in KC

Callie Summers

Published on: 01/07/2026

This article is about the blooming KC Disability Collective based in Kansas City and is connected with the KC Empower Network helping those with disabilities and families of those with disabilities advocate for their voices to be heard.

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May Poetry Slam Winner and Open Mic Night at the HOFF

Patricia Hartman

Published on: 01/07/2026

May's Open Mic and Slam Poetry at the Hoff, brought guest hostess Iszie Robinson of Pink Blazer Co LLC and Dark Horse Riley Gaikowski, a 19 year old Kansas City Poet and our slam poetry winner to the Hometown Olathe Family Farm...

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