# Event Details - **Event Name**: Misty Heggeness, Swiftynomics with Rainy Day Books - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 29 Jan, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu, 29 Jan, 2026 at 08:00 pm - **Event Description**: Enjoy an evening celebrating KU professor Misty Heggeness in Kansas City!About this EventJoin Rainy Day Books at Unity Temple to celebrate Swiftynomics: How Women Mastermind and Redefine Our Economy with author Misty Heggeness.This event includes a conversation with author Misty and moderator Barb Bickelmeyer in Unity Hall, along with an opportunity to get your book signed and personalized.The BookSwiftynomics: How Women Mastermind and Redefine Our EconomyA feminist romp through pop culture that illuminates how women influence and shape the economy.Taylor Swift isn't just a pop megastar. She is a working women whose astounding accomplishments defy patriarchal norms. And while not all women can be Beyoncé or Dolly Parton or Reese Witherspoon, the successes of these trailblazing stars help us understand the central role of women in today's economy.Swiftynomics assesses the complex economic lives of everyday American women through the stories of groundbreakers like Taylor Swift, Misty L. Heggeness digs into the data, revealing women's hidden contributions and aspirations—the unexamined value they create by pursuing their own ambitions. She highlights the abundance of productive activity in their daily lives and acknowledges the barriers they still face.Exploring critical reforms regarding caregiving and gendered labor, this book offers advice for women to thrive in an economy that was not built for them.The AuthorMisty L. Heggeness is co-director of the Kansas Population Center, Associate Professor of Economics and Public Affairs at the University of Kansas, and former Principal Economist and Senior Advisor at the US Census Bureau. She is also creator of The Care Board, a dashboard of economic statistics built by and for caregivers that brings their economic contributions into the fold.The ModeratorBarbara A. Bichelmeyer, Ph.D., an academic leader in the field of instructional design and technology, was appointed provost and executive vice chancellor of the University of Kansas in February 2020. Bichelmeyer, a Kansas City native, also holds an appointment as a professor in the KU School of Education & Human Sciences.Please Note: There are no refunds for this event. If you are unable to attend, your book will be available for pickup at the shop the following day. If you are not local, we'll be happy to mail it to you. Thank you for your support! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kansas-city/misty-heggeness-swiftynomics-with-rainy-day-books/100001974433867849 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, nonprofit, taylor-swift - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 33.01, max: 38.26, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Kansas City - **state**: MO - **country**: United States - **location**: Unity Temple on the Plaza - **lat**: 39.0421855 - **long**: -94.59507699999999 - **full address**: Unity Temple on the Plaza, 707 West 47th Street, Kansas City, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Misty Heggeness, Swiftynomics with Rainy Day Books - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/7b90b193dee1741ea1474a5630ad752cc393185ed368325516847c5a8a9f11c4-rimg-w1200-h600-dcbdacc0-gmir.jpg?v=1763639241 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Misty Heggeness, Swiftynomics with Rainy Day Books being held? - **A:** Misty Heggeness, Swiftynomics with Rainy Day Books takes place on Thu, 29 Jan, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Thu, 29 Jan, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Unity Temple on the Plaza, 707 West 47th Street, Kansas City, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Misty Heggeness, Swiftynomics with Rainy Day Books? - **A:** Ticket prices for Misty Heggeness, Swiftynomics with Rainy Day Books range from USD 33 to USD 38 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailability2 tickets, 1 bookUSD 38 + USD 3 feeAvailable1 ticket, 1 bookUSD 33 + USD 3 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Misty Heggeness, Swiftynomics with Rainy Day Books? - **A:** Misty Heggeness, Swiftynomics with Rainy Day Books is organized by Rainy Day Books. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Misty Heggeness, Swiftynomics with Rainy Day Books", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/7b90b193dee1741ea1474a5630ad752cc393185ed368325516847c5a8a9f11c4-rimg-w1200-h600-dcbdacc0-gmir.jpg?v=1763639241", "startDate": "2026-01-29", "endDate": "2026-01-29", "url": "https://allevents.in/kansas-city/misty-heggeness-swiftynomics-with-rainy-day-books/100001974433867849", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Unity Temple on the Plaza", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "707 West 47th Street", "postalCode": "64112", "addressLocality": "Kansas City", "addressRegion": "MO", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "39.0421855", "longitude": "-94.59507699999999" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Enjoy an evening celebrating KU professor Misty Heggeness in Kansas City!", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-08", "availabilityEnds": "2026-01-29", "validFrom": "2026-04-08", "lowPrice": "33.01", "highPrice": "38.26", "price": "33.01", "url": "https://allevents.in/kansas-city/misty-heggeness-swiftynomics-with-rainy-day-books/100001974433867849" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-08", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-04-08", "url": "https://allevents.in/kansas-city/misty-heggeness-swiftynomics-with-rainy-day-books/100001974433867849", "price": "38.26", "name": "2 tickets, 1 book" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-08", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-04-08", "url": "https://allevents.in/kansas-city/misty-heggeness-swiftynomics-with-rainy-day-books/100001974433867849", "price": "33.01", "name": "1 ticket, 1 book" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Rainy Day Books", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/rainy-day-books/18487938", "description": "Vivien L. 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