Ages 19+: Join the Johnson County Historical Society for an inspiring and educational celebration of Black History Month! Explore the rich, often untold stories of African American individuals and families who helped shape Johnson County from the days of settlement through the Civil Rights era and beyond.
Ages 19+: Charlie Parker. Count Basie. Andy Kirk. The names of men in the Kansas City jazz scene are well known. What about the women? Amber Clifford-Napoleone will talk about the women of Kansas City jazz, from performers to band widows, who made Kansas City jazz historic.
All Ages: Join local children's author Kyra Borgman as she shares her inspiration for writing Color the World. She will read excerpts and answer questions about her love of reading and writing.