PERSPECTIVES: JARED HORMAN AND NIRVANA HOPE

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Jared painted Chappell Roan on a building. Now that building is "the Chappell Roan building"—it's on Google Maps. That's what a mural can do: it doesn't just sit on a wall, it changes what a place is. Murals do real work. They tell stories, honor histories, and give a community's identity a home in public. And they make neighborhoods better to walk through—more vibrant, more alive, more eyes on the street. Walkable places are safer places, and murals are part of how you get there. Nirvana Hope is a playful blend of alternative-folk and pop-rock guitar layered with introspective, quirky, and honest lyrics; each song possessing its own story and soul. As her performance unfolds, listeners should expect to confront an array of emotions from nostalgia and grief, to confusion, uncertainty, quiet rage, closure, and hope.‘

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PERSPECTIVES: SHERRY WHETSTONE, WHATEVERAMOON AND ABBY BLAND

Sherry E. Whetstone is a self-taught creator of beautiful quilts and garments. She fell in love with the process, the textures, and the beautiful array of colors at a very early age. This obsession lead her to a Bachelor of Science degree in Fashion Merchandising and Design. She's not bland, she's spicy! Abby Bland is a Kansas City poet and comedian with a voice that’s as bold as it is tender. Their work explores everything from pop culture monsters to personal mythologies, always rooted in honesty and heart. Coming to whateveramoon's session, you can expect to see a high-energy performance exploring topics of love, loss, doubt, and grief, and maybe learn a little more about the background of their debut album, "Flowers From Rain".

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PERSPECTIVES: LOU GRANDE AND ADRIANA NIKOLE

Lou Grande is a transmasculine artist from rural Kansas whose vibrant mixed-media works, inspired by 1970s pop art and queer history, celebrate identity, gender diversity, resilience, and visibility. Adriana Nikole is an independent acoustic-soul and indie-pop singer-songwriter based in Kansas City whose music blends soulful vocals with deeply personal storytelling.

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PERSPECTIVES: MARCI RENEE AND KATE STOIBER

Author Marci Renee will join us to discuss her advocacy against human trafficking and to share her story of "The Strawberry Girls" Kate Stoiber will be our musical guest and we will have a snack potluck to share with the audience. CONTENT WARNING: This will be an emotional conversation and may involve themes of exploitation, sexual violence and trauma.

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