The Modernists

As the world waits while we count the remaining ballots - including thousands of military ballots, let's remember that what always unites a divided nation is the support and remembrance of our men and women serving in the military. Next week is Veterans Day and Armistice Day. The National WWI Museum and Memorial is extending it's free admission to veterans/active duty military for the entire week. Nov. 11 remains as free admission to the public. Outdoor morning ceremony is at 10 a.m. (will also be streamed live - stay tuned for that link). If you have a poppy pin, please join us in wearing it in the countdown to Veterans Day as a symbolic bond of gratefulness between the living and the war dead.

Next week, the candidates will be tackling new topics. Don't be alone while you watch it. Join us safely outdoors with a cozy picnic as we all watch it unfurl live and as we scratch of the provided bingo. Grab your ticket (my.theworldwar.org/debate2020) and invite your friends to join you.

Kansas City Public Library put together a list of books, films and resources to pair with the latest special exhibition at the National WWI Museum and Memorial. The exhibit Silk and Steel examines the important role of women's fashion during WWI.

Tickets are now live for our Presidential Debate Watch Party. Click on the link below to reserve your space. my.theworldwar.org/debate2020

Save the date! Experience the last presidential debate of the 2020 election on the Southeast Lawn of the National WWI Museum and Memorial in partnership with Consensus KC and KCUR Generation Listen. Follow this event page for more details: Presidential Debate Watch Party

Registration, Notarization, and Mail-in Ballots can be a little scary. Voting has never been more important than in 2020, but it looks different than it has in the past. How do you ensure your voice will be counted? Join this event on Wednesday with KCUR 89.3 and KCUR Generation Listen to get in-the-know and ready for this important upcoming election.

Ginsburg paved the way for so many of us. This weekend, we are especially inspired by the memory of her innovative ideas and empowering words but also the unique, and extraordinary public servant that she was. Artist and author Maira Kalman had a chat with her, resulting in these dazzling glimpses into Ruth's colorful personality and source of tenacity. Rest In Power, RBG.

A reason to keep fish on hand for those measured, responsive moments. From Lapham's Quarterly

This message is great and we love KC-native Paul Rudd madly but can we also talk about how many Millennials are now raising families of their own, are most likely to be at home right now reading a book or making a new bread recipe and are the primary rule-followers in a pandemic? The confusion between Millennials and Gen Z is for another fun discussion. Meanwhile: everyone wear a mask and then tell your parents to wear one too!

Have you made your voting plans? Sept. 22: National Voter Registration Day Oct. 7: Last Day to Register before Election Oct. 21: Last day to request a Mail-In Ballot or to receive Absentee Ballot in the mail... The Kansas City Public Library has assembled more great info here: https://kclibrary.org/community-services/voter-information

Thank YOU for making Jazz on the Lawn an incredibly successful event in support of the Museum. We loved the colorful picnics, the sensational music and speakers, the respect for social distancing and safety measures, and the beautiful captures from a night that we will long remember. Thank you to longtime Modernist support Jeff Evrard for capturing so many of the best photos of the evening.

For those attending Jazz on the Lawn this weekend, we're looking forward to having you! Please check your email inboxes today for detailed information about your reservation along with important parking and check-in instructions. Reminder that each blanket space can only hold up to 4 people. Please be kind your neighbors and follow all social distancing guidelines! Want one of the limited edition Jazz on the Lawn event posters? You can purchase one of 100 available now at h...ttp://ow.ly/Cpak30r6GUj. #JazzPicnicKC