We took advantage of our free day to go to Kansas City and explore. Without money or time restrictions, we’ve compiled a list that we think will help you explore the city. Morning: We hope you guys also sleep in because we did. Our day starts at 10 a.m. Our…
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Nelson-Atkins photography curator quits in protest over layoffs
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art is a beloved Kansas City institution that brings art and culture to the public for free. Like many businesses and public spaces, the museum closed this spring due to COVID-19, and reopened its doors Sept. 12. While admission is still free, art lovers will need…
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Photo Feature: The Nelson
Kansas City has many beautiful attractions, although the Neslon-Atkins Museum particularly captures the creativity Kansas City has to offer. Claire Henry shares her snapshots of some of the unique pieces at the Nelson.
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Nelson-Atkins Museum plans to celebrate Dia de los Muertos virtually
Nov. 1 marks the ten year anniversary of the Dia de Los Muertos celebration at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. Because of COVID-19, the museum has decided to host a virtual Dia de Los Muertos celebration this year, which can be found on the Nelson-Atkins website. The virtual installation features…
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On National Hispanic Heritage Month
This year, National Hispanic Heritage Month began Sept. 15 and ended Oct. 15. Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates Hispanic and Latin American culture and the positive impact they have had on the development of the United States. But what is it like to be Hispanic in the United States during Heritage…
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The Nelson-Atkins Museum reopens with new safety measures
With the pandemic raging across the world the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art closed its doors March 14 to protect both its workers and the people of Kansas City. The closure was temporary at first – only a week to stop the initial spread – but as the virus rampaged through…
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Queen Nefertari: Eternal Egypt coming to Nelson Atkins
From Nov. 15, 2019 to March 29, 2020, the Nelson Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City will showcase a new exhibit called “Queen Nefertari: Eternal Egypt.” The exhibit consists of 230 works of art relating to both royal and everyday life in ancient Egypt’s New Kingdom, as well as…
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Tivoli at the Nelson: revival of a Westport art scene staple
In 1983, Jerry Harrington opened the Tivoli Cinemas on Westport Road. Harrington and the Tivoli played an active role in Kansas City’s film scene. The Tivoli held the LGBTQ+ film festival, Out Here Now, every summer. In 1992, the theater expanded and moved across the road to a three-screen building.…
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What to Do in Kansas City This Weekend
William Jewell College is blissfully located near Kansas City, so students should take advantage of all the growing the city has to offer. But sometimes it’s hard to know what to do once you finally decide to make the drive downtown. Here’s a short guide to some of the cool…
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