KCFAA’s annual gala goes virtual! Join us as we celebrate the centennial year of legendary jazz saxophonist, composer and Kansas City’s own, Charlie Parker during the Kansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey Annual Benefit Gala. This celebration promises to be an unforgettable evening as Charlie Parker is honored with a newly commissioned dance work, A Jam Session for Troubling Times. The Gala will feature presentations and performances from Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, AileyCamp the Group, and our Gala honoree Bobby Watson. Experience the Ailey magic from the comfort of your home. Purchase a sponsorship and receive a gourmet dinner and drinks.
The Race, Place & Diversity (RPD) Award was created to honor an individual and/or local organization whose actions demonstrate a commitment to advance diversity and equity. This year’s honoree is Bryan Stevenson, famed attorney and founder of the Equal Justice Initiative. KCFAA will present our 2021 Award at the Partnership for Justice & Remembrance online lecture on April 27, 2021. After receiving the RPD Award, Mr. Stevenson will speak live for 45 minutes followed by a Q & A session. The event is co-hosted by KCFAA, the UMKC Carolyn Benton Cockefair Chair, and The Community Remembrance Project-MO.
Join us for an interactive virtual Hip-hop class, 4/2/21 at 7PM on ZOOM & 7:30 PM on Facebook & Instagram Live. We are excited to have the talented Akira Armstrong as our teaching artist for April. Register to attend on Zoom: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJckcuCvqj0tH9W77xgtEo05lzLB_SLLvgyy
Event is sponsored by the William T. Kemper Foundation.
Join us for an interactive virtual Hip-hop class, 3/5/21 at 7PM on ZOOM & 7:30 PM on Facebook Live. We are excited to have the talented Alyssa Rivera as our teaching artist for March. Register to attend on Zoom: https://zoom.us/…/tJ0sdeCoqjgsE9VEIY2LkVIILIxZrGBQSLWn
Join us for an interactive virtual Hip-hop class, 3/5/21 at 7PM on ZOOM & 7:30 PM on Facebook Live. We are excited to have the talented Alyssa Rivera as our teaching artist for March. Register to attend on Zoom: https://zoom.us/…/tJ0sdeCoqjgsE9VEIY2LkVIILIxZrGBQSLWn
Join us for an engaging discussion on the role the media plays in shaping attitudes about race and racism. This conversation will feature esteemed leaders from various media outlets in Kansas City who will share thoughts about how their organizations have historically reported stories on people of color and changes they are making to improve equity and fairness in reporting.
You must register to attend: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/5816119558080/WN_xZKS8BEfQlK-eDm3LTDFjQ
Event is sponsored by Allies for Racial Justice
KCFAA is proud to be a part of The American Jazz Museum’s Tribute Concert honoring Ella Fitzgerald, The Queen of Swing.The variety concert will broadcast live from the Gem Theater in the 18th & Vine District, featuring dance by Kansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey, music, and poetry, this virtual, no audience show will be featured on the American Jazz Museum’s Facebook page. Mark your calendars for its broadcast on Sunday, January 24th at 4 PM.
We’re starting the year with a BANG! Join Kansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey on February 5, 2020 at 7PM for First Fridays. This free virtual class will be held on Zoom and led by the talented Traidell Bradford. You must pre-register to attend using this link: