Save the Date

By: Heather Sprigler

Posted: 9/8/08

Monday, Sept. 8

Mysterious Undertakings Book Discussion: This week's discussion is about the novel Web of Evil. The discussion starts at 6:30 p.m., at the Kansas City Public Library, Waldo Branch, 201 E. 75th St.

Poets on CD Release Party: Reading and celebration starts at 7 p.m., at the Johnson County Library, 8975 W. 87th St., Overland Park, Kan.

GlobeMed Meeting: This special dessert night meeting is from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., in the Oak Street residence hall classroom.

True Brits: This is the first in a series of British film screenings to be held at 6:30 p.m., at the Kansas City Public Library, Central Branch, 14 W. 10th St.

Tuesday, Sept. 9

Black Diamond Heavies: Musical performance at 8 p.m., at the Riot Room, 4048 Broadway Blvd.

Pakistani Student Association: PSA is having an Itfar party from 7:15 to 9 p.m., in the Oak Street dorm basement.

Wreckless Rick and Amy Rigby: Musical performance at 8 p.m., at Knuckleheads, 2715 Rochester St., $12.

Kansas City Symphony: A string quartet will be playing a free show at noon, at the Kansas City Public Library, Plaza Branch, 4801 Main St.

Wednesday, Sept. 10

ASUM State and Federal Internship: Informational meeting starts at 4:30 p.m., in University Center, room 117.

Home Cooked Favorites: Enjoy some food picked by the Student Board of Governors from 4:30 to 7 p.m., in the Union Cafeteria.

The Black/Brown Male Workshop: Workshop is from 2 to 4 p.m., in University Center, Alumni room.

Thesis/Dissertation?Formatting Workshop: Come learn how to properly say what you need to say from 2:30 to 4 p.m., in the Administrative Center, Plaza room.

Thursday, Sept. 11

The National Urban Gang Peace, Justice and Empowerment Summit: This event is held over four days, starting at 8 a.m., at 40 Acres and a Mule at Swope Park, 6600 Swope Parkway.

Women's Soccer Club: Informational meeting starts at 8 p.m., in Swinney Rec.

HIV/STI Screenings: Come get yourself tested between 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., in the MindBody Connection, University Center, room 161, and receive a $10 gift card for your peace of mind.

Cultural Surveillance: This new program series is hosted by the UMKC Department of Art and History and the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., at the Kansas City Public Library, Plaza Branch, 4801 Main St.

Friday, Sept. 12

Master Class in Fiction with Robert Day: This Writer's Place Workshop is from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Writer's Place, 3607 Pennsylvania Ave., $25 for members, $35 for nonmembers.

UMKC Buddhist groups: Kick-off night is from 6 to 9 p.m., in Royall Hall, room 111.

BridgeFest: Multiple musical performances start at 7 p.m., at the Beaumont Club, 4050 Pennsylvania Ave.

Second Friday Movie: Today's movie, On the Water Front, is showing at 1:30 p.m., at the Kansas City Public Library, Westport Branch, 118 Westport Rd.

Saturday, Sept. 13

Inside the Park: An Exhibit of Souvenir Baseball Programs: This exhibit is open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., at the Kansas City Public Library, Central Branch, 14 W. 10th St.

Seventh Annual Car Show and Expo: The Church of Resurrection is hosting its annual car show from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at 136th Street and Roe Avenue.

High Aspirations: This program for African American males starts at 10 a.m., at the Kansas City Public Library, Lucile H. Bluford Branch, 3050 Prospect Ave.

Mark Lowrey and Shay Estes: Musical performance starts at 8 p.m., at Jardine's, 4536 Main St.

Sunday, Sept. 14

Plaza Rug Hookers: [Description deleted to allow room for imagination]. This event starts at 2 p.m., at the Kansas City Public Library, Plaza branch, 4801 Main St.

Bikers for Babies 2008 Kansas City Ride: Join these hometown heroes at 8 a.m., at the Kansas Speedway, 400 Speedway Blvd., Kansas City, Kan., to support the March of Dimes. Donations are more than welcome! (It's for a great cause.)

General Chaos: Missouri Families and General Order No. 11: Social discussion starts at 2 p.m., at the Kansas City Public Library, Central Branch, 14 W. 10th St.

Kansas City Reptile Show: All the scales are bared from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Holiday Inn in Overland Park, Kan., 87th Street and I-435, $5.

hsprigler@unews.com