The Plaza Branch will close at 2 p.m. Saturday, October 19, due to building repairs.
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
6:30pm
In Person
Historian Robert Rydell describes how world’s fairs inspired and promoted innovations in architecture, the arts, music, science, and...
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
6:30pm
In Person
Biographer Douglas Brinkley looks at the life and career of CBS newsman Walter Cronkite, the St. Joseph native who became the most tr...
Monday, June 4, 2012
1:30pm
In Person
Founded in 1993, the Heart of America Shakespeare Festival is dedicated to bringing the Bard’s great plays free of charge to Kansas City audiences....
Sunday, June 3, 2012
2:00pm
In Person
On the eve of the 136th anniversary of the famous “Last Stand,” retired National Park Service Superintendent Paul L. Hedren asks: Was...
Thursday, May 31, 2012
6:30pm
In Person
You’re never too old to begin a literary career. At the age of 75 retired pastor Cy Robinson began writing his first novel. Not just...
Thursday, May 31, 2012
6:30pm
In Person
Choral director Simon Carrington and members of his Simon Carrington Chamber Singers join their voices to those of 3...
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
6:30pm
In Person
The 2008 financial collapse of mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac resulted in a sweeping government bailout that cost the American taxpayers $...
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
6:30pm
In Person
Historian Barry Strauss delves into the personalities and methodologies of Alexander, Hannibal, and Caesar, three generals of the...
Thursday, May 24, 2012
6:30pm
In Person
Meet the Past with Crosby Kemper III returns for a conversation with Willa Cather, portrayed by Jan Chapman...
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
6:30pm
In Person
Author Zachary Karabell examines Chester Alan Arthur, who was propelled into the presidency by the assassination of James Garfield an...