Juneteenth

Friday marks the 50 years since the release of "Jaws," the film that made moviegoers terrified to enter the water. Johnson County Park & Rec is showing the film Saturday night at Shawnee Mission Park. (Flikr)

Nick’s Picks | Juneteenth, Sharks, Dragons and More …

World Cup Countdown Party Last week, we marked the one-year countdown to the World Cup. Now, get ready for the big party. Kansas City’s host committee is planning a “Countdown to the World Cup Kick-Off Event” on Sunday at the Aspiria Campus in Overland Park. That’s the former Sprint headquarters site near 119th and Metcalf….

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Kansas City's Historic 18th & Vine Jazz District, where the JuneteenthHeritage Festival is set to take place.

25 Ways to Celebrate Juneteenth in Kansas City, and to Keep Supporting Black Communities

Celebrate Juneteenth by attending events, shopping with Black-owned businesses, supporting Black-led organizations, and learning more about our community’s history.

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Members of the band Saint Motel perform at Boulevardia.

Weekend Possibilities | Boulevardia is Back, Juneteenth and Father’s Day

Outdoor events like Boulevardia and a trio of Juneteenth celebrations dominate the final weekend before the official start of summer.

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Nick’s Picks | Pondering Reparations, Toll Lanes, Medicaid and Summer Fun

The news outlook for the week ahead in Kansas City.

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Looking for ways to observe Juneteenth? Here's the Flatland rundown.

Here’s How and Where to Honor Juneteenth in 2021

Looking for ways to observe Juneteenth? Here’s the Flatland rundown.

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