Archive For The “Culture” Category
Looking like some morphed, American version of the Sydney Opera House, Kansas City’s latest arts and entertainment venue has finally opened its doors. The jaw-breaking moniker, and the full, proper name of the new location, is The Kaufman Center for the Performing Arts. The building will feature opera performances, dance events, theater presentations, and musical [...]
Kansas City, Missouri, is truly the Heart of America, sitting at a latitude and longitude that places it squarely in the middle of the U.S. This town of over 1 million inhabitants is deceptively plain on its exterior, but intricately developed once you get acquainted with it. It is also larger than most people think, [...]
Next time you and your special someone are in the beautiful Kansas City, Missouri and you are looking for a romantic dinner out on the town, there five restaurants that should be on your list as potential destinations. The first destination is a charming French bistro name Le Fou Frog. The restaurant is right near [...]
Do you love animals? If you do, why not bring the whole family to the Kansas City Zoo? This is the place for people who love wildlife. Located in the historic Swope Park, the Kansas City Zoo is 202-acres big and houses over a thousand animals. The zoo sits on a land that was donated [...]
Kansas City jazz is a unique form of jazz that has a more fluid and relaxed sound than other styles. Its often influenced by blues and is known for its rather long solos. Kansas City jazz became extremely popular in the 1920s and 1930s when much travel brought many individuals to stops in the city. [...]
The presence of several great museums in Kansas City makes it a good place for art lovers looking for something new. To help you decide where to go, here’s a short list of must-see artworks you shouldn’t miss. These pieces will appeal to both art aficionados and casual viewers. Guanyin of the Southern Sea (11th [...]