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26th Anniversary of Dance in the Park is Saturday, September 6, 2025
Contact: Ann Shaughnessy, Production Director of Dance in the Park kcdanceinthepark@gmail.com or 816-673-6933 ______________________________________________________________________________26th Anniversary of Dance in the Park is Saturday, September 6, 2025 Celebrate the 26th anniversary of Dance in the Park in beautiful Roanoke Park! Founded by Midtown neighbors to promote free programs in the arts, Dance in the Park provides a professional style dance concert showcasing Kansas City’s rich talent and
News Release: 8/4/2025
NEW CATHOLIC CHARITIES SERVE&LIFT MARKET HOURS BEGIN TUESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2025: With a mission to Serve and Lift our neighbors in need, Catholic Charities of Kansas City – St. Joseph is happy to announce extended Market hours to better serve individuals and families who work during the weekday. Catholic Charities of Kansas City-St. Joseph8001 Longview Road, Kansas City, MO 64134ServeAndLiftCenter.org (816) 882-4781Market@CCharities.com Monday – ClosedTuesday – Open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.Wednesday – Open 1
Union Station is Home to Theatre for Young America
Union Station is Home to Theatre for Young America The 2025 - 2026 Season has been announced with a option for "Flex Pass Season Tickets" through August 31. SUPER FIRST SATURDAY SINGLE ADMISSION TICKET SALE! For the first Saturday performance of each play: BUY ONE TICKET, GET ONE TICKET FREE (maximum 10 purchased, 10 free) Use BOGO CODE (Buy One Get One): OKAY 10/14/2025 - 11/1/2025 - How I Became a Pirate 11/28/2025 - 12/23/2025 - Junie B Jingle Bells, Batman Smells 3/17/2026 - 4/18/2026 - Dairy
20th Anniversary: A special milestone for Mid-America Arts Alliance (M-AAA)
This year marks a special milestone for Mid-America Arts Alliance (M-AAA): our 20th anniversary in Kansas City’s Crossroads Arts District. For two decades, this creative hub has been home to our headquarters and The Culture Lab, our space for experiments, exhibitions, and events. Traveling exhibitions for our national program, ExhibitsUSA, also frequently launch their tours here.To wrap up our fiscal year, this edition spotlights Kathy Dowell, our director of Arts and Humanities Programming. Kathy brings a
Pharmacy of Grace Founders Receive Two Major Honors in One Month
Pharmacy of Grace Founders Receive Two Major Honors in One MonthRecognition celebrates their vision, leadership, and growing impact in Kansas City It’s been a big month for Pharmacy of Grace. Founders John and Sara Yost were recognized with two major honors celebrating their commitment to expanding access to affordable medications for those who need them most. First, the Yosts were featured on the cover of the KU Alumni magazine, which shared the inspiring story behind the founding and rapid growth of
YMCA of Greater Kansas City to Celebrate 165 Years of Impact at Fundraiser
Cause for Celebration event on September 20, 2025, to raise $500,000 for vital community programs and services. Kansas City, Mo. (June 10, 2025) — The YMCA of Greater Kansas City will mark 165 years of serving the Kansas City community with a high-impact fundraiser, Cause for Celebration: 165 Years of Impact, on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at the Overland Park Convention Center. The event aims to raise $500,000 to support life-changing Y programs across the metro, including swim lessons to prevent
Accounting Today Ranks RSM No. 5 on List of 2025 Top 100 Firms
CHICAGO – (April 29, 2025) – Accounting Today released its 2025 Top 100 Firms list last month, ranking RSM US LLP (“RSM”) – the leading provider of assurance, tax and consulting services for the middle market – No. 5 on the list. This is the 19th consecutive year RSM has received this ranking on the annual list. The “Planting the Seeds of Growth” section of Accounting Today’s special report states that the largest firms in the profession are incorporating a variety of elements into their overall growth
ICE Studios School of Dance featured on The Kelly Clarkson Show for nonprofit mentorship work
Kansas City’s own ICE Studios School of Dance was spotlighted on national television when Kelly Clarkson surprised dance instructor Isha Williams for her inspiring nonprofit mission in February 2025. ICE STUDIOS offers affordable classes in hip-hop, ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary, and acrobatics. Focused on inner-city youth, ICE Studios blends technique training with mentorship, scholarships, and community outreach. The feature emphasized the transformational power of dance through mentorship and
