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Maria talks with playwright Kevin King, artist/Héctor Casanova, writer Jessica Conoley, and bookstore owner Will Leathem. Kevin King- AFTER ORLANDO is an international playwright-driven theatre action including playwrights from the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Africa and Australia. The plays were curated by Missing Bolts Productions Inc. and NoPassport Theatre Alliance and Press. They were specifically written in response to the tragic event and are being read at over 40 venues across the country and in the UK throughout the fall. AFTER ORLANDO is a playwright-driven work. To help audiences focus on the messages, the plays will be presented as true staged readings, with actors performing the pieces behind music stands. Whim Productions has selected plays from the collection and curated submissions from Kansas City writers. We're excited to announce that all proceeds from the event will go to the Kansas City Anti-Violence Project. The Kansas City Anti-Violence Project (KCAVP) provides dedicated services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) youth and adults, throughout Missouri and Kansas, who have experienced trauma, violence, harassment or neglect. Through direct advocacy, professional training and community education, they work to prevent and respond to domestic violence, sexual violence and hate crimes. Join…

Maria talks with poet David Arnold Hughes, artist Kate Scheider, and Jeff Francis with “100 Men of Blue Hills.” David Arnold Hughes reads poetry and talks about the art of writing. For the second year in a row, Kate Scheider …

Maria talks with poet David Arnold Hughes, artist Kate Scheider, and Jeff Francis with “100 Men of Blue Hills.”

David Arnold Hughes reads poetry and talks about the art of writing.

For the second year in a row, Kate Scheider opens her home studio doors to the people of KC to Shop Small this holiday season. The event will be held on Small Business Saturday, November 26, 10am – 6pm at 8734 Virginia Lane, KCMO. Over 20 makers, 19 locally will feature their work.

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“100 Men of the Blue Hills” Director Jeff Francis, “This is an organization that provides men who are natural leaders in KC an opportunity to take on the responsibility of resolving conflicts on a grass root level before they reach the level of violence. Many, but not all of our members have been leaders in the street who are in transition and committed to abstaining from and preventing any acts of violence we can. We believe this effort must be led by real people who have credibility in KC and particularly our streets. Our intent is to keep our community safe, productive and beautiful.”

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Maria talks with poet David Arnold Hughes, artist Kate Scheider, and Jeff Francis with “100 Men of Blue Hills.” David Arnold Hughes reads poetry and talks about the art of writing. For the second year in a row, Kate Scheider opens her home studio doors to the people of KC to Shop Small this holiday season. The event will be held on Small Business Saturday, November 26, 10am – 6pm at 8734 Virginia Lane, KCMO. Over 20 makers, 19 locally will feature their work. www.neatartiststudio.com “100 Men of the Blue Hills” Director Jeff Francis, “This is an organization that provides men who are natural leaders in KC an opportunity to take on the responsibility of resolving conflicts on a grass root level before they reach the level of violence. Many, but not all of our members have been leaders in the street who are in transition and committed to abstaining from and preventing any acts of violence we can. We believe this effort must be led by real people who have credibility in KC and particularly our streets. Our intent is to keep our community safe, productive and beautiful.” #artspeakradio #kkfi901fm

Maria talks with author Pete Dulin, Kansas City artist Donald “Scribe” Ross, musician Rich Lester, and Elizabeth Gault with Charlotte Street Foundation. Pete Dulin-Kansas City Beer: A History of Brewing in the Heartland traces the growth of brewing in the …

Maria talks with guests Mark & Julie Heimkes with Battle Buddy Service Dogs, writer/performer/musician Vi Tran plus Emma Carter and Erika Baker for a staged performance of 7 Deadly Women. In the second half of the program, artist Jason Pollen …

Maria talks with guests Mark & Julie Heimkes with Battle Buddy Service Dogs, writer/performer/musician Vi Tran plus Emma Carter and Erika Baker for a staged performance of 7 Deadly Women. In the second half of the program, artist Jason Pollen and Belger Craneyard Studio Manager, Tommy Frank join us live. Battle Buddy Service Dogs is a veteran operated, not for profit organization that provides U.S. Military Veterans diagnosed with service related Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) or Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) with Service Dogs. We pair rescued dogs with the veterans, and train them together to build a trusting bond similar to the battle buddy the veteran had while serving. Studies show that 80% of the veterans experience improvement in their symptoms when paired with a service dog. If the Battle Buddy Service Dog program can improve the quality of life for veterans and their loved ones then we have fulfilled our mission. Mark Heimkes, President The owner, Mark, is a combat veteran diagnosed with PTSD and TBI. He spent twenty-three years in the military and served in Desert Storm and Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF). He received a service dog from a program based in Arizona and has experienced first-hand…

Maria welcomes Chato Villalobos, Miquel Morales, Rodolfo Marron, Maria Chaurand and Tim York live in the studio to share their Dia de los Muertos stories, memories, and music. Day of the Dead is a holiday celebrated in central and southern …

Maria welcomes Chato Villalobos, Miquel Morales, Rodolfo Marron, Maria Chaurand and Tim York live in the studio to share their Dia de los Muertos stories, memories, and music. Day of the Dead is a holiday celebrated in central and southern Mexico during November 1 & 2. Even though this coincides with the Catholic holiday called All Soul's & All Saint’s Day, the indigenous people have combined this with their own ancient beliefs of honoring their deceased loved ones. They believe that the gates of heaven are opened and the spirits of all deceased children (angelicas) friends and family members are allowed to reunite with their families for 24 hours. On November 1 and November 2, the spirits come down to enjoy the festivities that are prepared for them. Many families create beautiful altars (ofrendas) in their home. They are decorated with candles, buckets of flowers (wild marigolds called cempasuchil & bright red cock's combs) mounds of fruit, peanuts, plates of mole, stacks of tortillas and big Day-of-the-Dead breads called pan de muerto. The altar needs to have lots of food, bottles of soda, hot cocoa and water for the weary spirits. Toys and candies are left for the angelitos, Nov.…