The Breeze and Current

26/09/2025

GORDON PARKS MUSEUM PHOTO AUCTION FUNDRAISER

The Gordon Parks Museum is hosting a photo auction during the Annual Gordon Parks Celebration Tribute Dinner, featuring (5) works from renown photographers who capture powerful visual images inspired by Gordon Parks.

The dinner includes awards, photo auction and tribute to Gordon Parks. The evening will be highlighted by the presentation of the 2025 “Gordon Parks Choice of Weapons Award.”

The Tribute Dinner and Photo Auction will begin at 7 p.m. on Saturday, October. 4, at the Liberty Theater in Fort Scott, KS. All seats reserved. Fee: $35.00.

Tickets available online at https://www.gordonparkscenter.org/events, or by phone or mail. (Reserve by Wed, Oct. 1). Opening bids start at $100. All proceeds from the auction will go toward the support the Gordon Parks Museum.

Opening Reception at 6:00 p.m Cash Bar Available

THANK YOU TO OUR KEY CONTRIBUTOR
Jason Miccolo Johnson

For More Information Give us a call at 620-223-2700 ext.5850 or email at
[email protected]

24/09/2025

GRAMMY Museum Grants Program awards grants each year to organizations & individuals interested to support efforts that advance the archiving and preservation of the music and recorded sound heritage of North America and research projects related to the impact of music on the human condition.

24/09/2025

Calling all makers! Donate a 6x6 piece of art for our community art fundraiser! Any style, any medium, 6x6 inches. Drop-off by October 3 at InterUrban ArtHouse. All pieces sell for $45, proceeds power local arts programs. Join in and be part of the fun!

22/09/2025

Only 1 week left to enter the Boone County Art Show! Get your entry submitted soon! Fill out the entry form here: https://columbiaartleague.org/boone-county-art-show-1
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Coming up on October 4 & 5, Central Bank of Boone County is proud to present the 66th annual Boone County Art Show! Not only is this exhibit free to enter, but it's a unique opportunity to help transform Central Bank of Boone County (downtown) into a full-blown art gallery!
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Any Boone County resident, Columbia Art League member, or full-time Columbia student (18 years of age or older) may enter one work of art that has been completed within the past 12 months.⁠
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You can turn your application in at the Columbia Art League anytime Tue-Fri 11:30-6 or Sat 11-5, or you can email it to [email protected] ⁠
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SUBMISSIONS ARE DUE BY: September 20th!⁠ ⁠
-5 pm deadline for in-person drop-off at CAL on September 20th. ⁠
-11:59 pm deadline for email submission on September 20th.

22/09/2025

22/09/2025

UPDATE: due to the weather, we have moved indoors!

Join us for one final FREE Jammin' on the Green concert this Wednesday 7pm with the Kansas City Ukesters! 🎵🎻🎵

Outside food is welcome. Bottled water and chips are provided. Chairs provided. Outside food welcome. Only service animals allowed indoors. Town Hall at 11600 Johnson Drive, Shawnee, KS 66203.

22/09/2025

Czech it out, The Third Annual Roots & Blues Festival is this weekend! Join us in Wison for this FREE event in partnership with Wilson Tourism Hub, INC (Czech Out Wilson)

Bring your lawn chairs and get ready to groove this weekend filled with soulful blues, good vibes, and unforgettable music!