BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//6.3//EN TZID:America/Chicago X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Chicago BEGIN:VEVENT UID:482@museumofkansascity.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T120000 DTSTAMP:20260816T133614Z URL:https://museumofkansascity.org/events/nuestro-legado-our-legacy-series -the-impact-of-the-1951-flood/ SUMMARY:Nuestro Legado/Our Legacy Series: The Impact of the 1951 Flood DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, September 12\nNuestro Legado/Our Legacy Series: The Impact of the 1951 Flood\n10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.\nTickets Required: Pay What You Like*\nClick here to purchase\n\nJoin us as we mark the 75th anni versary of the devastating 1951 flood and explore the powerful history of flooding along the Kansas and Missouri rivers – the valley where these r ivers meet shaped the region’s growth\, challenges\, and resilience. The 1951 flood in Kansas City’s West Bottoms remains one of the city’s mo st catastrophic natural disasters and a turning point in the history of th e Kansas City Stockyards and the Central Industrial District.\n\nThis prog ram will bring that dramatic story to life\, showing how the 1951 flood st unned the city\, region\, and nation while fueling urgent debates over flo od control. Engineers called for stronger levees\, wider riverbanks\, dred ging\, and standardized bridge designs\, but railroads and other industrie s resisted large-scale\, long-term protections\, arguing they were too cos tly and unnecessary. The resulting conflict led to litigation between the Kaw Valley Drainage District and powerful corporate interests.\n\nDon’t miss this compelling presentation by Dr. Gene T. Chávez\, Historian in Re sidence at the Museum of Kansas City. Dr. Chávez will share video intervi ews he collected from 1951 flood survivors and explain how city authoritie s on both sides of the Kansas-Missouri state line responded to the disaste r and worked to prevent future flooding.\n\n*Pay What You Like means that a fee is required to attend this program\, but the amount you pay is at yo ur discretion.\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:483@museumofkansascity.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T150000 DTSTAMP:20260816T134327Z URL:https://museumofkansascity.org/events/delving-into-dunbar-a-restorativ e-poetics-workshop/ SUMMARY:Delving Into Dunbar: A Restorative Poetics Workshop DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, September 12\nDelving Into Dunbar: A Restorative Poe tics Workshop\n1:00 to 3:00 p.m.\nTickets Required: Pay What You Like*\nCl ick here to purchase\n\nDiscover the life\, legacy\, and enduring words of acclaimed poet Paul Laurence Dunbar in this interactive Restorative Poeti cs workshop. Participants will read and reflect on selected Dunbar poems\, learn about the experiences that shaped his work\, and respond to creativ e writing prompts inspired by themes of identity\, resilience\, belonging\ , and the power of voice. No previous writing experience is necessary\, ju st curiosity and a willingness to explore.\n\nPresented in conjunction wit h Dunbar: Kansas City’s First Black Suburb\, currently on view at The Mu seum of Kansas City\, the workshop also invites participants to consider t he connection between Dunbar’s literary legacy and the Kansas City neigh borhood that carries his name.\n\n*Pay What You Like means that a fee is r equired to attend this program\, but the amount you pay is at your discret ion.\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:476@museumofkansascity.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260920T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260920T160000 DTSTAMP:20260901T154359Z URL:https://museumofkansascity.org/events/scarritt-fall-celebration/ SUMMARY:Scarritt Fall Celebration DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, September 20\nScarritt Fall Celebration\n1:00 to 4:00 p.m.\nFree Event | No Tickets Required\n\nJoin us for an afternoon of fami ly fun as we host the Scarritt Renaissance Neighborhood Association’s Fa ll Celebration on Sunday\, September 20\, from 1:00–4:00 p.m. on the his toric grounds of The Museum of Kansas City!\n\nEnjoy an afternoon filled w ith:\n\n Live music from honky-tonk favorite Rex Hobart and the Misery Bo ys\n Pumpkin and apple giveaways\n Complimentary hot dogs and snow cones from PH Coffee for the first 150 guests\n Adult beverages available for purchase from Elixir\n Free kids face painting\n Games and activities fo r all ages\, and so much more!\n\nGuests are encouraged to bring a picnic\ , blanket\, and lawn chair and enjoy the afternoon on our historic grounds .\n\nOutside alcohol is not permitted. Adult beverages will be available f or purchase from Elixir on the lawn.\n\nFree admission\, All ages welcome. \n\nWe can’t wait to celebrate the start of fall with our Scarritt Renai ssance neighbors and friends! END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:474@museumofkansascity.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T150000 DTSTAMP:20260901T162543Z URL:https://museumofkansascity.org/events/chinese-harvest-celebration/ SUMMARY:Chinese Harvest Celebration DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, September 26\nChinese Harvest Celebration\n1:00 p.m. OR 2:00 p.m.\nFree Program | RSVP Required | Space is Limited\nClick here to RSVP\n\nJoin us at The Museum of Kansas City for a joyful afternoon ce lebrating the traditions\, flavors\, and community spirit of the Chinese H arvest\, also known as the Mid-Autumn Festival\, presented in partnership with The Society of Friendship with China and the Xi’an and Yan’an Com mittees of Kansas City Sister Cities Association.\n\nHeld during the seaso n of the full harvest moon\, this family-friendly event honors themes of g ratitude\, reunion\, and cultural heritage through hands-on activities\, s torytelling\, music\, art\, and cultural experiences for all ages.\n\nGues ts are invited to explore the history and symbolism of the festival while enjoying a variety of cultural performances and activities throughout the Museum:\n\n Dragon Dance Welcome Performance\nWelcome the festival with a vibrant dragon dance performance by students from Blue Valley North High School on the front terrace.\n Lion Dance\nExperience the energy and trad ition of lion dancing with performances by the KU Lion Dance Team througho ut the first floor.\n Live Music\nEnjoy live music by Chinese Musicians i n The Sunderland Foundation Living Room. Seating is limited and available on a first-come\, first-served basis.\n Discover Mahjong\nGuest will have the opportunity to learn the basics of Mahjong with experienced players w ho will demonstrate the game\, provide instruction\, and invite participan ts to sit down and play. Discover why Mahjong is a beloved tradition that brings family and friends together during holiday celebrations.\n Mooncak e-Making Demonstrations &\; Workshops\nDiscover the art and tradition o f making mooncakes through demonstrations and hands-on workshops. Addition al tickets for purchase are required for the culinary mooncake program.\n\ nCelebrate the beauty of autumn and discover the rich traditions of one of the world’s most beloved harvest festivals at the Museum.\n\nPlease sel ect the 1:00 p.m. OR 2:00 p.m. time slot\, space is very limited.\n\n\n\n& nbsp\; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:472@museumofkansascity.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T141500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T163000 DTSTAMP:20260707T140255Z URL:https://museumofkansascity.org/events/build-your-own-mooncake/ SUMMARY:Build your own Mooncake DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, September 26\nBuild your own Mooncake\n2:15 p.m. or 3:15 p.m. session\n$25 per person | Space is limited\nClick here to purcha se\n\nJoin us for a delicious exploration of the Chinese tradition of moon cakes through a special hands-on workshop celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festi val.\n\nGuests will learn about the history and cultural significance of t he festival\, as well as the foods and customs associated with this cheris hed celebration.\n\nParticipants will make their own mooncake\, sample a v ariety of traditional mooncakes paired with tea\, and take home a box of f our mooncakes\, including the one they create during the workshop.\n\nYou will not want to miss this unique and memorable culinary experience!\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:479@museumofkansascity.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T210000 DTSTAMP:20260805T195213Z URL:https://museumofkansascity.org/events/13th-annual-dia-de-los-muertos-c elebration/ SUMMARY:13th Annual Día de los Muertos Celebration DESCRIPTION:13th Annual Día de los Muertos Celebration\nSaturday\, October 17\n5:00 to 9:00 p.m. (Sunset approximately 6:34 p.m.)\nAdmission: Pay Wh at You Wish (Advance tickets required)\nSe requiere entrada: Pague lo que usted desee\nClick here to purchase\n\nLocation: Historic Lawns\, First Fl oor\, and Second Floor of the Museum. Advance tickets are required. Lawn c hairs and blankets are welcome.\n\nJoin The Museum of Kansas City for our 13th Annual Día de los Muertos Celebration\, an evening honoring the rich history\, traditions\, and cultural significance of Mexico's Day of the D ead. This beloved community event is presented in partnership with Mattie Rhodes Art Center\, Stone Lion Puppet Theatre\, and La Mega KC.\n\nAll pro ceeds directly support educational programs and public programming at The Museum of Kansas City.\n\nPay What You Wish means admission is required\, but you choose the amount you wish to contribute.\n\nPlease note: Professi onal photography and videography is not permitted anywhere on Museum groun ds or inside the Museum. \n\nYour Ticket Includes\n\n Live music by Maria chi Estrella KC\n Puppetry by Stone Lion Puppet Theatre\n Traditional da nce performances by Grupo Folklórico Izcalli\n Complimentary children's face painting by artist Jessica Manco\, Kathryn Messick\, and the Van Horn Art Department at Café 3218\n Participation in the indoor and outdoor C ommunity Altars. Guests are invited to bring remembrance items to place on the altars. Please note that items left on the altars will not be returne d.\n\nShop &\; Explore\nVisit Wisteria\, the Museum's boutique on the f irst floor\, for unique Día de los Muertos gifts and merchandise.\n\nBrow se offerings from local vendors\, including:\n\n Virginia's Mexican Arts &\; Crafts\n Café Ollama\n La Hamburguesa Loca\n Veronica Style\n Shop Local KC\n Eda's Creations\n Elixir on the Lawn\n Sirena Serena Ca ndles\n DINKC\n Life and Death Designs\n And many more!\n\nAll vendors will be located on the Museum's historic lawn.\n\nFood &\; Drinks\nEnjo y food from local food trucks and beverages from Elixir on the Lawn\, incl uding:\n\n Margaritas\n Mexican beer\n Sangria\n\nNo outside food or be verages are permitted. Thank you for supporting our local food vendors.\n\ nPara más información\, comuníquese con Paul Gutiérrez al 816.702.7705 .\n\nKnow Before You Go\n\n Plan to spend approximately 1½ hours at the event.\n Wear comfortable shoes.\n Enter through the south gates on Glad stone Boulevard.\n Street parking is available along Gladstone Boulevard and surrounding Museum streets.\n Please do not block residential drivewa ys and observe all City parking regulations. Vehicles parked illegally may be towed.\n ADA accommodations are available. Please contact us at 816.7 02.7702 in advance.\n Restrooms are located on the Museum's lower level.\ n Professional photography is not permitted anywhere inside or outside th e Museum.\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:481@museumofkansascity.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T150000 DTSTAMP:20260812T190102Z URL:https://museumofkansascity.org/events/create-your-own-ofrenda-items-wi th-mattie-rhodes/ SUMMARY:Create Your Own Ofrenda Items with Mattie Rhodes DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, October 24\nCreate Your Own Ofrenda Items with Matti e Rhodes\n1:00 to 3:00 p.m.\n$15 per person | Space is limited\nClick here to purchase\n\nIn conjunction with Connecting Cultures Across Kansas City : The Hand-in-Hand Folk Art Collection\, located on the Museum’s second floor\, join us for an afternoon exploring the history\, traditions\, and symbolism of Día de los Muertos.\n\nWith guidance from Mattie Rhodes Art Center\, create your own traditional ofrenda items\, including a colorful sugar skull\, tissue-paper marigolds\, and papel picado. While you create\ , enjoy Mexican hot chocolate and pan de Muerto provided by Luis Hernandez from Panaderia De Las Americas.\n\nWant to make your afternoon even more festive? Additional drinks\, including the Museum Margarita\, will be avai lable for purchase at Elixir\, located downstairs.\n\nCome celebrate Día de los Muertos through art\, tradition\, food\, and community!\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago X-LIC-LOCATION:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20260308T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR