KCHOME and Lifestyle : December 11th, 2013

COLOR | Winter scenes

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PLAZA LIGHTING CEREMONY - DETAILS FOR THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28TH, 2013

Date

Thursday, November 28, 2013

Time

5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

The 84th Annual KCP&L Plaza Lighting Ceremony

Thanksgiving Day
Thursday, November 28th, 2013
Main Stage at Nichols Road & Pennsylvania, by Brio Tuscan Grille
Get all the 2013 KCP&L Plaza Lighting Ceremony details here!

5:00 – 6:00 pm: KCP&L Pre-Show with performances and great giveaways from the main stage

6:00 – 7:00 pm: KCP&L Plaza Lighting Ceremony (broadcast LIVE on KSHB-TV)

6:53 pm: Flip of the Switch by actor & KC native Rob Riggle, followed by fireworks

7:00 – 8:00 pm: Post-ceremony concert featuringThe Elders

KCHOME and Lifestyle : November 27, 2013

COLOR the last of fall !

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Discover a blog : SadieandStella.com (11/21/13)

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Yes, I know it's Thursday but I loved this post ... Go to see the beautiful picture ... A fun blog by Lindsay

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2013

MONDAY FUNDAY?

I know. Monday Funday? Blasphemy. Although I gained an hour this weekend, I am still muy tired. I know. So greedy. So I leave you with this, this Monday morning. This amazingly eclectic and over the top bathroom. Most would say all of these materials did not stand a chance together. I say absolutely. Whatchu think? Someone has a case of the Mondays...

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art : Activities on Wed, 11/20/13

Curators' Talks - Impressionist France Crossfire Talks On Canvas and In Camera  1:30 p.m. | Meets at Gallery L13 Entrance Exhibition ticket required

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art : Start Planning Thanksgiving at the Nelson

Thanksgiving Weekend: Family Performance Family-Friendly Cabaret Performance - Friday, November 29th 5-6 p.m. | Atkins Auditorium Repeats 7-8 p.m. Tickets required | FREE

COLOR of Yellows !

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KCHOME and Lifestyle : November 13th, 2013

A world of real estate plus a recipe or two!

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art : Impressionist France!

Impressionist France: Visions of Nation from Le Gray to Monet 

Tickets Required | Members See it Free! Adults: $8 Seniors over 55: $7 Students: $5 Children 12 and under: Free Members: Free (Discount will appear in Cart) Tickets are valid all day for the date of your visit.

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The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art : STORY TIME FOR PRESCHOOLERS !

Story Time for Preschoolers at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
The Second Sunday of the month!
November 10th
December 8th

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art : Artist's Talk with Maya Lin (11/15/13)

Maya Lin on November 15th, 2013
Don't miss out on this Artist Talk : 6-7PM at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
BIO: Celebrated landscape artist, architect, designer and environmentalist, Maya Lin discusses a career exploring the power of environment and ecology—issues addressed in the museum’s recent acquisition of her work, Silver Missouri.

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KCHOME and Lifestyle: October 30, 2013

KCHOME and Lifestyle : October 30, 2013

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Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art: Day of the Dead Family Festival

Family Event: Sunday, November 3rd , 1-4PM
FREE!

PARKING
Free off-site parking and shuttle service will be available at MRI Global, 425 Volker Boulevard. Shuttles will run every 10-15 minutes and will drop off/pick up visitors at North Nichols Plaza. 

PERFORMANCES AND ACTIVITIES

NELSON-ATKINS BUILDING

Day of the Dead Altar Installation
Kirkwood Hall | Plaza Level  Noon-5 p.m.
Experience the installation honoring artists Frida Khalo and Diego Rivera and created by Mattie Rhodes Center, local artists and teens. Follow the flowers on the floor and place your own remembrance on the community altar.

1-1:10 p.m.
The celebration kicks off with a special welcome and thank you to our community partners.

1:10-1:30 & 2:40-3 p.m. 
Listen to Maria Vasquez Boyd and Jose Faus, members of the Latino Writers Collective, read works by and inspired by Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera. 

2-2:30 p.m.
Enjoy performances by the talented students from Mariachi Azteca Juvenil of Alta Vista Charter.

El Grupo Atotonilco Mexican Folkloric Dance
Atkins Auditorium | Lobby Level  FREE | Tickets required | Click here to request tickets
1:30-2:30 p.m.
Enjoy traditional dances from across Mexico with El Grupo Atotonilco, a Mexican folkloric dance group made up of dancers of all ages.

BLOCH LOBBY 1-4 p.m.
Pick up a print by The Print Factory, fresh off their mobile printing press. While supplies last.
2-3 p.m.
Delight in the Mariachi music of Los Musicos.
3-4 p.m.
Dance the cumbia or rumba to the acoustic stylings of Trio Aztlan.

NOGUCHI COURT | Bloch Building, Lobby Level
1-1:30 & 2:30-3 p.m.
Enjoy stories inspired by Mexican culture with storyteller Joyce Slater of the Kansas City Storytelling Celebration during this special story time for preschoolers.

FORD LEARNING CENTER | Nelson-Atkins Building, Lobby Level
1-4 p.m.
Classrooms 4 & 5Create your own calavera, or Day of the Dead skull mask.
Classroom 3Learn how to make papel picado with artist Xanath Caraza.
Classroom 2 
Decorate a tiny sugar skull to take home with you.

FOOD
Rozzelle Court Restaurant
Plaza Level, Nelson-Atkins Building
12-4 p.m.
Enjoy a la carte brunch or an afternoon snack in Rozzelle Court. Kid-friendly options available.
Mexican FoodBloch Lobby
1-4 p.m. | $2-$5
Savor tacos and other Mexican-inspired fare available for purchase.

SPECIAL THANKS
The museum is grateful to the following participants for contributing their talent and expertise to this celebration:Alta Vista CharterEl Grupo Atotonilco Guadalupe Centers, Inc.Joyce Slater of the Kansas City Storytelling CelebrationMaria Vasquez Boyd and Josי Faus of the Latino Writers Collective Mattie Rhodes CenterMexican ConsulateLos Musicos MariachisThe Print FactoryTrio Aztlan

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The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art : Discover European & American Decorative Arts

F88-34 | European and American Decorative Arts

Stained Glass - American

John La Farge , American , 1835-1910
Peonies Blowing in the Wind, 1889

Stained glass
Unframed: 56 1/2 x 26 1/2 inches (143.51 x 67.31 cm) Framed: 70 x 39 1/2 inches (177.8 x 100.33 cm)

Gift of the Enid and Crosby Kemper Foundation

Gallery Location: 216

Plan Your Visit

Admission is FREE
Open Wednesday-Sunday
4525 Oak St, Kansas City, MO 64111
Program Tickets: 816.751.1278

Hours

Wed, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Thurs/Fri, 10 a.m.–9 p.m.
Sat, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Sun, Noon–5 p.m.

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