Let’s just say “BIG” for now. More details to come! RSVP here.
Jacob Wagner received his PhD in Urban Studies from the University of New Orleans where he studied the politics of race, public space and memory from 1999 to 2004. Dr. Wagner teaches Urban Planning and Design at UMKC. His research interests focus on the use of equity planning and historic preservation to rebuild urban neighborhoods in Kansas City and New Orleans. Since Hurricane Katrina and the federal flood devastated New Orleans he has been working with local partners, including The Urban Conservancy and the Friends of Lafitte Corridor, to rebuild the city.
Oh, you have much to discover.
Charlie Parker…KC’s own.
Did you know, this is what Kansas City looked like with Street Cars in 1890. This picture was taken between 18 and 19th and Walnut.
…find out this and more at Phantom Histories of KC
- KC ignored Prohibition during the 1920s, leading to an abundance of jazz clubs, brothels and gambling halls. This earned KC the moniker “The Paris of the Plains” after one journalist wrote “If you want to see some sin, forget Paris and head to Kansas City.”
- The jam session originated in Kansas City. Jazz musicians would gather after their gigs and play together into the wee hours of the morning.
- Walt Disney opened his first animation studio in Kansas City, Laugh-O-Gram Studios. He fed a small mouse in the building, which he later said was his inspiration for Mickey Mouse.
Your city. Your history. Your future.
As you may know, Phantastic Events specializes in building communities via fantastic gatherings. We’re pleased to announce our next initiative: Phantom Histories of Kansas City. For all those who live in the metro KC area prepare yourself a total sensory experience that will touch of the subjects of unknown Kansas City facts and how it relates the present and future of the city.
We’re not exactly ready to unveil all details into this event (or series of events?) but we want you to keep your calender clear for the end of Oct/beginning of Nov. Stay tuned!
