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…
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…
Classical-meets-hip-hop duo, Black Violin, returns to Muriel Kauffman Theatre for their Impossible Tour 2020. Violist Wil Baptiste and violinist Kev Marcus have crafted a style that’s often described as “classical boom,” aiming to change perceptions of classical and hip-hop music. For 16 years, Kev Marcus and Wil Baptiste have been merging string arrangements with modern…
”Anything goes”! From Aerial, to fire, to classic jazz accompaniment, it’s all happening on the historic Folly Theater Stage! The 10th Annual Kansas City Burlesque Festival is at it again! Experience the best of the best in variety and burlesque with Fire, Aerial, Sideshow, and of course Burlesque are prime for the first half of…
Sunday Night Live is the signature fundraising event for Kansas City Hospice, and this year is especially meaningful as we are celebrating 40 years of serving our community! Proceeds from Sunday Night Live support the work of Kansas City Hospice programs, all of which support families needing end of life care, grief support, mental health…
Virtual Open House Thursday, October 15th | 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Showcasing the best in surgical & non-surgical aesthetic procedures! Exclusive open house specials include: 20% off all skincare products 20% off all med spa services Thousands of dollars in online giveaways New technology showcase featuring: InMode, Frozen C, Excel V + Laser &…
Join the Kansas City Marriott Downtown for a BBQ Tailgate Party and KC football watch party on October 15, starting at 6:30pm. The tailgate will take place on the front drive with BBQ, beer, wine and cocktail specails and outdoor socially distanced seating. Cheer on Kansas City's favorite football team at 7:20pm on the 8-foot…
The West 18th Street Fashion Show has now partnered with Film Society KC in 2020 to produce “Summer in Hindsight,” a feature-length film platforming selected designers through a narrative that explores the creative process during a global pandemic and a cultural revolution. Directed by Peregrine Honig and starring Calvin Arsenia as the lead, the film's…
Popularly known as “The Cat Daddy,” Jackson Galaxy is the host and executive producer of Animal Planet‘s long-running hit show “My Cat From Hell.” Jackson, an animal advocate and cat behavior and wellness expert, is also a two-time New York Times best-selling author with more than 25 years of experience working with cats and their guardians. True…
A happy hour soiree teeming with romance and French music on the lawn overlooking Kansas City’s downtown skyline. This intimate garden gathering will stimulate the senses with fresh air, a cool October breeze, and gorgeous music—the makings of another memorable BAS evening! Bring your own blanket/chair, beverage and picnic!
We’ve all seen a lot of unexpected things pop-up in 2020, but we know you haven’t seen this! A unique online experience is coming your way—and don’t worry, this isn’t a Zoom call! Join us October 23-30 from the comfort of your home, office or favorite cozy spot for our KidsTLC Pop-Up Online Auction! Bidders will get a head start on…
Vintage Market Days® is an upscale vintage-inspired indoor/outdoor market featuring original art, antiques, clothing, jewelry, handmade treasures, home décor, outdoor furnishings, consumable yummies, seasonal plantings and a little more. Vintage Market Days® events are so much more than a flea market. Each Vintage Market Days® event is a unique opportunity for vendors to display their talents and…
Cruise on in to Boo 'n Brew - a free, family-friendly drive-in concert. Boo-gie with The M80s dance band, be awed by aerial performances by Kansas City Aerial Arts and bring your costumed kiddos to meet their favorite princesses, superheroes and KC Wolf. What to expect: Enjoy the live concert from the drive-in area by sitting in the comfort…
Storytelling & Raffle on Zoom Get tickets now >> https://secure.qgiv.com/for/guild/event/820939/ Join GUILDit for an evening of spooky stories, raffle giveaways, and help support arts entrepreneurship. Two epic tales of death and greed, from Africa and Europe, by two nationally known Kansas City storytellers. — Br. John will command the African folktale of “How Death Came To…
