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…
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…
A beloved favorite of the season, Bach Aria Soloists invites you to rejoice in our holiday concert that includes joyous works by Bach, Mozart, Vivaldi, plus holiday and traditional carols. In the magnificent cathedral, patrons will be safely distanced, only allowing for 180 patrons within the 950 capacity sanctuary.
JAN. 8-17, 2021 Celebrate Kansas City’s premier dining event at hundreds of restaurants throughout the metro. Show your support for KC’s restaurant industry and savor some of the finest plates the city has to offer, thanks to special multicourse menus available throughout the week. Plus, a portion of all proceeds benefit The Don Bosco Centers. Affordable,…
BACK 2 BACK FOR THE RED AND GOLD! LETS GO! To celebrate making it to the Big Game 2 years in a row, we teamed up with our neighbors-to-the-north Dubious Claims Brewing Co. in Excelsior Springs, MO for a two-beer series. WE'RE MAKING IT A BACK 2 BACK BEER RELEASE EVENT!Both beers are 7.5% “doubles”…
Cyber criminals have stepped up their game. 2020 was the most active year ever for cyber attacks, and small businesses were low-hanging fruit. Don't be the next statistic. If you own or manage a small business, join RESULTS Technology at our next Small Business Event as we present Protecting your company's data in 2021. Our guest speaker, back by…
