The exhibition Perfectly Imperfect: Cranach, Dürer and the Renaissance Nude will feature a selection of prints and paintings drawn primarily from the collection of the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. Two significant loans from the Saint Louis Art Museum and the Linda Hall Library will provide a unique opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of these…
Portrait miniatures are intimate tokens of love, loss, allegiance, and affection exchanged between friends. The earliest examples were painted in watercolor on vellum (animal skin). By the 1600s, new techniques of painting enamels facilitated an artist’s ability to paint delicate portraits resembling tiny oil paintings. They offered a robust alternative to watercolor on ivory or…
At the turn of the twentieth century, the circumstances of a changing modern world were visible on the stage of the Paris ballet. Social classes mixed in this public setting, where some of the city’s poorest young women pirouetted across the stage for paying audiences. The dancers’ internationally influenced costumes often reflected larger cultural exchanges.…
Downtown Kansas City’s only outdoor ice skating rink opens for its 48th season with a few changes for 2020: * Admission is $7, adults and children (all ages). Skate rental is $4, or skaters may bring their own. * Non-skaters who wish to enter the fenced rink area are required to pay admission. Children 12…
Don't miss Casey Donahew LIVE at The Truman on Friday, November 13, 2020. The safety of artists, guests and employees is our top priority. While health & safety procedures are followed on a daily basis, we will enforce the following to be sure everyone stays healthy as we bring live events back. For additional safety…
Town Center Plaza and the Leawood Chamber of Commerce are pleased to invite the community in celebrating 25  years of business by offering parking lot concert entertainment in Town Center Plaza’s north parking lot on Saturday, November 14, 2020. Join us for a free, drive-in concert holiday performance with live performances from Berlin with Terri Nunn, Quixotic, and The…
Celebrated as masters, Bach, Mozart, Brahms and Schumann defined the baroque, classical and romantic eras and are amongst the most performed composers today. Beyond exploring their collective musical genius, BAS’ Notes & Letters will dive into the personal lives of these famous composers, revealing insight into the thoughts and emotions that influenced their brilliant music.…
All seats are reserved. They are sold in groups. Each tickets comes with a $20 food voucher, tax and gratuity not included. The following ticket packages with seating will be available for each show: 2 single-person, 6 two-person, 4 four-person, 2 six-person, and 1 eight-person ticket. Rally your friends and family! All packages must be…
Santa Claus will arrive in front of the Crown Center Shops in a horse-drawn carriage on Friday, Nov. 27, at 10:30 a.m. and will greet those gathered outside from his carriage. Santa will then take up residence in Santa's Gingerbread Station (Crown Center Shops, Level 1) through Christmas Eve. Santa Claus will welcome the public…
Daily from 5:00 PM to 9:30 PM Santa, Mrs. Claus, and their jolly team of hard working farm elves have BIG PLANS for Christmas 2020 and YOUR family is invited to join in on the fun. Get cozy in your pajamas, pop the holiday tunes on the radio, and head out to the farm for…
