ArtsKC Serving Up Great Tools to Help you Develop as an Artist and Writer

movably Come curious…leave inspired! The Arts Council of Metropolitan Kansas City invites you to join us for a one-hour tour and be inspired by the stories of how we are connecting, supporting, and transforming the arts in our community! Visit the Charlotte Street artists’ studios and Mattie Rhodes Folk Art Museum, all while learning more about our work.  These free sessions… Read more »

The Gospel Poetry-tonight at 7 pm – Prospero’s Parkside Books-Blue Springs

San Pa Tong   Whispering Prairie Press is excited to partner with Prospero’s Parkside Books for a unique reading tonight, July 16th from 7-8 pm. Janet Sunderland will read from her recently released book of poems, “At the Boundary,” and Jesse Barnes will perform the gospel music that was integral to both their childhoods.  These backgrounds gave both artists a lasting foundation of… Read more »

From Our Roots-Join us on Tuesday night July 16

  Whispering Prairie Press is excited to partner with Prospero’s Parkside Books for a unique reading Tuesday, July 16th from 7-8 pm.Janet Sunderland’s father was a farmer and an elder in the church; Jesse Barnes’ father was a minister. These backgrounds gave both artists a lasting foundation of faith and family. Janet Sunderland will read from her recently released book… Read more »

Have you ever seen a 100 pound catfish?

Rolland Love, former editor of Kansas City Voices, presents “Lewis & Clark’s Silas Goodrich, Expert Fisherman” at The FISHTANK theater during the Fringe Festival July 19, 20, 21, 22.  You’re sure to hear something exciting and different when Rolland tells the stories at the Black Box Theater.  Learn more at:  http://www.kcfringe.org/artist.php?ID=54

3 days left for the Whispering Prairie Press Writers’ Contest

We’re looking for you best poem, essay or flash fiction piece for this years Whispering Prairie Press Writers’ Contest.  Head to our contest page at http://www.wppress.org/main/contest/ for full details.  You can win prize money and also have the chance for publication in the upcoming issue of Kansas City Voices. Our contest is a fundraiser that allows us to continue or work.  Whispering… Read more »

Join us at Prospero’s in Blue Springs-Tuesday 7/16 at 7 pm

Whispering Prairie Press is excited to partner with Prospero’s Parkside Books for a unique reading Tuesday, July 16th from 7-8 pm. We are excited that Jesse Barnes from the Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Center will be joining local poet, Janet Sunderland, for this special performance. Janet will be reading from her new book, At the Boundary, and Jesse is going… Read more »

Win money, Get Published, and support a non-profit all at the same time.

There are just over 2 weeks left to participate in our annual writers contest.  Your essay, poem, or flash fiction story could win you prize money as well as publication in the upcoming issue of Kansas City Voices. For just $5 you can enter your piece for a chance to win the prize money, or for $10 you can enter… Read more »

Are you an award winning writer? Want to be one? Send us your work!

It’s time for the Annual Whispering Prairie Press Writers’ Contest. For just $5 you have a chance to win prize money for your poetry, flash fiction or essays. If you want a chance to win the prize money AND a chance to get published in the upcoming issue of Kansas City Voices try our $10 category. Go to http://www.wppress.org/main/contest/ for… Read more »

The Myers Mansion Art Society cordially invites you to the Month of Muses

Whispering Prairie Press is excited for this unique invitation to our local artists and writers. The Myers Mansion Art Society cordially invites you to the Month of Muses- a three week arts festival Week 1: Magnolia May’s Triple Whip Week 2: Societe Anonyme Galerie Opening Week 3: Telegraph Writing Retreat   Magnolia May’s Triple Whip- May 4th 5:00 pm-9:00 pm… Read more »