Will Launch Listyning Room at July
20 Grand Opening Event, Open to the Public
KANSAS
CITY, Mo., July 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Center for
Recorded Music (C4RM), a nonprofit organization dedicated to the
artistic, technical and social impact of recorded music, has been
chosen as the recipient of rent-free space at nbkc bank's
Leawood, Kan. branch. C4RM has
slated July 20, 2024 for the opening
of its Listyning Room within the branch space. This new location
will serve as C4RM's principal site while the organization
continues its search for a larger permanent location in the
Kansas City area.
nbkc announced in February that it would offer space at its
Leawood branch free of charge to
one Kansas City organization for a
full year, beginning in July. C4RM, formed in 2015, was selected
among all applicants for its unique mission of celebrating the
importance of recorded music and bringing people together in social
listening and learning.
"We were inspired to learn of C4RM's passion for recorded music
and creating interactive experiences in spaces that accommodate
listening and programming," said Melissa
Eggleston, executive vice president and chief deposit and
operations officer at nbkc bank. "Our Leawood branch is very
visible and accessible, and the 3,500 square feet we are providing
C4RM should enable it to engage more people and broaden its
impact."
Kelsyn Rooks, founder and board chair of C4RM, said its Leawood
Listyning Room will include multiple listening spaces, including a
large space for events and presentations, a curated library of more
than 10,000 recordings accessible to visitors and rotating
exhibits.
"We are grateful to have been selected by nbkc to use this great
space, and we intend to make it a vibrant, interactive site for
recognizing sharing and celebrating recorded music," Rooks
said.
The nbkc Leawood branch is
C4RM's second site. It also uses space at the University of
Missouri–Kansas City (UMKC).
"The nbkc space enables us to greatly expand our footprint and,
with it, our visibility and public engagement," Rooks said. "This
allows us to continue to grow our community and increase our
profile as we pursue a permanent location. It makes nbkc's support
even more important and appreciated."
The C4RM Leawood Listyning Room will celebrate its grand opening
on July 20 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the nbkc Leawood branch, located at 3510 W. 95th St.
The grand opening event will include music, presentations and
refreshments. The public is invited.
About Center for Recorded Music
The Center for Recorded Music (C4RM) is a non-profit
organization creating a first-of-its-kind cultural center in the
Kansas City metro area. Dedicated
to the artistic, technical, and social impact of recorded music,
C4RM offers a unique experience for music lovers of all ages. C4RM
is currently delivering programs that support our mission at
University of Missouri-Kansas City
(UMKC) and at nbkc's Leawood
branch, while building support to establish a permanent home in
Kansas City. With your help, we
can create a vibrant permanent space to celebrate the power of
recorded music and connect music lovers across generations. Visit
our website, www.c4rm.org, to learn more.
About nbkc
Marking its 25th anniversary in 2024, nbkc is a
diversified banking company known for combining intuitive
technology and personal support to create exceptional client
experiences. We offer online mortgage and consumer banking
nationally; community and commercial banking throughout our home
region of Kansas City; and banking
as a service to fintech companies across the U.S. Formed in 1999,
nbkc continues to pursue its mission of leading the industry to
simpler and more transparent banking. Member FDIC. Equal Housing
Lender. Learn more about us at nbkc.com.
Media Inquiries:
Melissa Beltrame
Melissa.Beltrame@nbkc.com
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