From the founding of the Kansas City Art Institute in 1885 to the recent opening of the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, Kansas City’s..

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.

French designer Coco Chanel not only created some of the most iconic fashions of the 20th century, she also wrote about fashion. She called fashion architecture in its relationship to proportions. She also said, “Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only. Fashion is in the sky, in the street; fashion has to do with ideas, the way we live, what is happening.

As Americans, politics are a part of the daily landscape, especially as the presidential election nears. To take on a different view, a political science professor and an art historian have decided to present an exhibit that looks at the art and imagery that accompanies a presidential campaign.

In 1889, the Eiffel Tower in Paris served as the gateway into that World’s Fair. It remains a visible part of the Paris skyline. The Shedd Aquarium became a high point for the 1933 World’s Fair in Chicago. While the Sun Pavilion on the lawn of the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art will not remain a permanent fixture on the park grounds, jthis unique building captures the spirit of world's fair innovation.

While Burns & McDonnell had not selected its Union Station and Gem Theater finalists as of press time, this year did have some standouts. Below..