Join us to watch and sing along to our favorite musicals! Bring your own food and drink and comfy seating. We will start the movie at 6 p.m. This month is "Tommy, A Rock Opera." *By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (http://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
Musical guest: Jillian Riscoe (https://jillianriscoe.com/) Featured speakers: Jessica Rockhold & Dr. Shelly Cline, “Facing Fascism: Lessons of Resistance from Nazi Germany” Jessica Rockhold began her career at MCHE in 2003 following a year as the research assistant to the senior historian at the United States Memorial Museum. She spent 17 years running MCHE’s education programs and was the director of education before being named MCHE’s executive director in January 2020. Dr. Shelly Cline joined the MCHE team in 2015 and is the historian and director of education. She received her Ph.D. from the University of Kansas. She is an instructor...
We are meeting the first Sunday of the month going forward. February's book is "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot. Please bring a snack to share and be ready to discuss this highly acclaimed novel. Her name was Henrietta Lacks, but scientists know her as HeLa. She was a poor Southern tobacco farmer who worked the same land as her slave ancestors, yet her cells — taken without her knowledge — became one of the most important tools in medicine: The first “immortal” human cells grown in culture, which are still alive today, though she has been...
Let’s have some fun and learn a new style of dance! Join us for a beginner friendly class where we break down the basics of bachata dancing! 15$ at the door cash or Venmo preferred. Wear something comfy where you can move freely. Come with a partner or by yourself! Missed a week? No problem! We will have other dancers each week who can catch you up.
Musical guests: Deann Kinsch & Scotty McBee (https://www.instagram.com/deannofficial/) Community moment: David Ricks Featured speaker: Jesus Valenzuela, Heartland Tree Alliance (a division of Bridging the Gap) Bridging the Gap, Kansas City's largest environmental nonprofit, has been around since the early '90s. It started with curbside recycling and has expanded into KC Wildlands, Water & Energy Savers, and Heartland Tree Alliance, with a number of volunteer opportunities that allow citizens to take action in creating a greener Kansas City for everybody. By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (http://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
*Note: It's okay if you can't get there until 5:15-5:30. At Kansas City Oasis our values are "People are more important than beliefs," "human hands solve human problems," and "meaning comes from making a difference." In that spirit, we partner with Micah Ministry the SECOND MONDAY of each month in helping our less fortunate neighbors. Some Oasians choose to go every Monday. Volunteers will greet the guests, serve food and offer beverages. By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (http://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
Let’s have some fun and learn a new style of dance! Join us for a beginner friendly class where we break down the basics of bachata dancing! 15$ at the door cash or Venmo preferred. Wear something comfy where you can move freely. Come with a partner or by yourself! Missed a week? No problem! We will have other dancers each week who can catch you up.
Musical guests: The Stroppers (https://www.facebook.com/thestroppers) Community moment: Steve Werner Featured speakers: Bridget Brennan-Crisp and Bridgette Moore, Punk Rock Saves Lives Punk Rock Saves Lives is a national organization founded by Rob and Tina Rushing with the goal of signing people up for the bone marrow registry. PRSL shares mental health and recovery information. Lastly, harm reduction is extremely important. Narcan and Plan B are available at every show. Bridget Brennan-Crisp was the founder of the PRSL Kansas City chapter. Later, she allowed Bridgette Moore to be the co-lead. Since then PRSLKC has grown to five event leads and various volunteers....
Let’s have some fun and learn a new style of dance! Join us for a beginner friendly class where we break down the basics of bachata dancing! 15$ at the door cash or Venmo preferred. Wear something comfy where you can move freely. Come with a partner or by yourself! Missed a week? No problem! We will have other dancers each week who can catch you up.
Let’s have some fun and learn a new style of dance! Join us for a beginner friendly class where we break down the basics of bachata dancing! 15$ at the door cash or Venmo preferred. Wear something comfy where you can move freely. Come with a partner or by yourself! Missed a week? No problem! We will have other dancers each week who can catch you up.
