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Building The Arts
We had the pleasure of leading the planning effort for the 2012 AIA Kansas City Design Excellence Awards, held last November at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. Design Awards is the signature event for our AIA chapter, and we always eagerly anticipate the projects that epitomize the talent, creativity, and vision of our local architecture community.
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Pianist Jim Brickman Joins the Kansas City Symphony for Holiday Show
Researchers are saying more and more that the holidays are nostalgic because of the relationships and connections with others. People find their sense of belonging heightened during the holidays and this is considered one benefit of personal nostalgia. Those feelings are important to pianist and songwriter Jim Brickman. He brings his show, On a Winter’s Night, to the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts Dec. 7.
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Celebrating in Style
The Toy and Miniature Museum's 30th anniversary begins with the unveiling of the Art Deco Jewelry Store, a stunning new miniature acquisition opening to the public for the very first time Nov. 23. The store is also the last commissioned piece from co-founder Barbara Marshall. Visitors can also participate in an interactive jazz program with pianist Carol Comer.