In 2019, Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art began celebration of twenty-five years of extraordinary collecting, exhibitions, and programs. As the only collecting contemporary art museum in the state of Missouri, Kemper Museum is grateful to those who have helped grow and enhance the Permanent Collection through generous gifts of art. The exhibition, Gifts of Art:…
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…
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.…
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…
Fridays, May 22 - October 2, 2020 Games on the Lawn | Live Music 6p - 8p every Friday through Oct. 2 Cost: Free Please adhere to social distancing guidelines. Enjoy a little friendly competition among your circle at Barkley Square! Challenge each other to a game of giant Jenga, ladder toss, or one of multiple cornhole/bag…
Mornings - Aug. through Sept. Wellness on the Lawn | Free Offering something for everyone and every body to make you feel amazing inside and out! These weekly outdoor workouts with The Bar Method, OrangeTheory Fitness, and fabMama are offered all August and September! Download the Full Schedule of Workouts and please adhere to social distancing guidelines. OrangeTheory Fitness - FREE outdoor…
FREE EVENT: Mutts & Merlot 9/4 4-8:30 PM 9/5 12-8:30 PM 9/6: 12 – 6PM Take a stroll out on the farm, explore the vineyards, and look out over the beautiful property with your leashed four legged friend during our Mutts & Merlot weekends right here at KC Wine Co. Open to responsible guests 21+…
Saturdays 9/5, 9/12, 9/19, 9/26 Saturdays in September Movies begin at 8:30pm, (or dusk), on the lawn at Barkley Square (116th & Ash St.) Free and Open to the Public | No RSVP Required Join us for our movies series, Movies in the Square. Bring friends and family and watch your favorites on a state-of-the-art large (20’x21’) outdoor movie…
Save the Date for The Best Derby Party in KC! The Derby Party 2020, A Gatsby Affair is a themed fundraiser hosted by the Kansas City Museum Foundation to benefit the Kansas City Museum. Festivities on the historic east grounds will include: live music by Grand Marquis, southern food bites by Brown & Loe, and…
Church of the Resurrection Announces 2020 Pro-Retirement Seminar (Live-Stream event to be held September 8th, 6:30-8:00 p.m.) LEAWOOD, Kansas (July 8, 2020) – The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection, Leawood, Kansas and its Crossroads Ministry and Foundation are pleased to announce a Pro-Retirement Seminar to be held September 8, 2020 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.…
A guest wine slush is hitting the line-up! Join us at the farm for complementary slush samples, winery games, and the ultimate FALL treat! Open to responsible guests 21+ *Lemon garnish not included* Friday: 4-9pm | Miguel Antonio 5:30-8:30 | Smoke N Seoul Saturday: 12-6pm | Leah Watts 2-5pm | Papa Scotts Sunday: 12-6pm |…
John Pizzarelli recently released his new album, For Centennial Reasons: 100 Year Salute to Nat King Cole on Ghostlight Deluxe, an imprint of Ghostlight Records. Following high-profile collaborations with Sir Paul McCartney and Michael McDonald, Pizzarelli returns to his roots to honor his hero, the legendary jazz/pop vocalist and pianist Nat King Cole, whose centennial is being celebrated…
We will have a drawing for a $5000 trip to wine county and many other items live on September 12th from 1pm-6pm at 3 Trails Brewing in Independence. We will have prize drawings from 1pm-6pm every half hour with the trip winner picked at 6:00pm. You can come by the Square any time that day…
Bach Aria Soloists launches Season 21 with our FREE opening concert at Southmoreland Park! Bring your own blanket/chair and, of course, your favorite summer beverage and revel in a socially distanced community concert at the park, featuring the melodious music of Handel, Bach, Telemann and more. Registration required at bachariasoloists.com.
We’re slashing our prices, so open those devices 20% Off VIRTUALLY Everything The AesthetiCare End of Summer Party has been one of our favorite traditions for 19 years and counting. This year we’re shaking things up with a week long VIRTUAL celebration! Each day of the week tune in for your chance to win big prizes, see…
A Virtual Concert, Pre-Recorded in Helzberg Hall, Will Be Shown On the Big Screen at Boulevard Drive-In! Kay Barnes and Tom Van Dyke | Honorary Chairs At this re-imagined event, recorded on Helzberg Hall stage, you will have a front row seat to the best of classical music and get to do it with your…
FREE S'MORES! Food Trucks, yard games, live music, and MORE! We'll have drinks available for purchase and a complimentary s'mores pairing to go with your drink purchase! KC Wine Co is open to guests ages 21 and over. Drink responsibly.
Join our team for the 13th anniversary of the American Cancer Society Coaches vs. Cancer Virtual Season Tipoff event. Coaches vs. Cancer is about more than one night – it's about leading the fight. Where devoted volunteers, philanthropic companies and world-class basketball coaches meet, you'll find Coaches vs. Cancer Kansas City. Coaches Cuonzo Martin, Billy…
Park ICM’s annual gala will indeed happen in 2020! Featuring award-winning students from Park International Center for Music, we’re blazing new trails for classical music enjoyment. Join us for the Broadcast Event on Friday, September 25, 2020. The concert will be available Between the Hours of 12 a.m. and 11:59 p.m. right here at icm.park.edu. Featuring: Behzod Abduraimov Kenny Broberg…
Life just got a little bit sweeter here at the vineyard. Introducing our Cotton Candy & Wine Pairing! This limited time offering features five variations of delicious, melt-in-your mouth home-made cotton candy flavors with some of the very best KC Wine Co wines we have to offer. Grab your exclusive pairing now for just $12…
Park ICM’s annual gala will indeed happen in 2020! Featuring award-winning students from Park International Center for Music, we’re blazing new trails for classical music enjoyment. Join us for the Broadcast Event on Friday, September 25, 2020. The concert will be available Between the Hours of 12 a.m. and 11:59 p.m. right here at icm.park.edu. Featuring: Behzod Abduraimov Kenny Broberg…
Join Bra Couture KC on Friday, September 25th, 2020, to celebrate ten incredible years of supporting our friends and neighbors in need. We may have a decade under our belts, but we are just getting started in serving those in our community who have little to no choice in their cancer care. What we have…
The PeaceWorks KC Local Art Fair is having their 30th annual art extravaganza! This year, the fair's outdoor festival will be taking place online, a virtual fair located in the most comfortable setting: your own living room. The fairgrounds can be reached on their website at peaceworkskc.org which will usher you into the event, where you'll be…
Join your neighbors and friends for Children’s Dream Big Day, a family-friendly celebration and walk to help find answers and hope for kids. With your help, any dream – big or small – can become a reality. Create a team with your friends and family and register for a fun-filled day. Stay tuned for details…
In a time when we are plugged in and tuned out more than ever before, take a day to be where your feet are. Join us for an in-person event all about mindfulness and movement. Prepare to SHIFT your perspective, your feet, and your mindset! During these unpredictable and stressful times, there is no better…
Join KC Care Health Center for a springtime brunch celebrating and raising funds for increased access to quality, affordable community healthcare. Live music and bottomless mimosas in a dynamic venue complement a morning hallmarked by compelling stories of successful health outcomes in the lives of everyday people in Kansas City. Sponsorship of the We Care KC Brunch offers…
Saturdays in October: 3, 10, & 17 Saturdays: October 3, 10, & 17 | 7pm - 9pm Free | No RSVP Required Limited seating available or BYOC (Bring Your Own Chair) Your health and safety is our priority. Park Place follows Johnson Co. gov. orders for all events and strongly encourages everyone to adhere to CDC guidelines. Restaurants and shops are open to…
Sunday Night Live is the signature event of Kansas City Hospice and Palliative Care, Sunday, October 4, 2020 at the Power & Light District in downtown Kansas City, MO, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. We promise a fun casual evening of live music, great food and drinks, along with the SNL Primetime Raffle, the popular Prize Wheel, Plinko…
