# 50 Kansas City Repertory…A Christmas Carol
November 30, 2010
Charles Dicken’s classic, A Christmas Carol, opened for the first time on the Rep’s stage in 1981. It has played each year to thrilled audiences, except last year (2009) and is BACK again this year for it’s annual run. The message remains the same: a money hoarding businessman in England gets really scared as three ghosts visit him in the dead of night and he turns over a new leaf to save the life of another. It is a story of spiritual rebirth, if you will. Some actors have performed in this show for years and new actors are being incorporated into the production from UMKC drama department. For tickets go to www.kcrep.org or call 816-235-2700. Performances begin Nov. 26 and run thru Dec. 26th
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#49 Kansas City Ballet
November 29, 2010
This is the time of year that many of us remember our childhood experiences with the Sugar Plum Fairies and the Nutcracker! The Kansas City Ballet Company presents just those opportunities. The Sugar Plum luncheon is on December 11,2010, at 10:30 am at the Marriott, followed by the Nutcracker at the nearby Music Hall at 2:00. The fairy and her guests will entertain you with swirling dance and so much more. To order online go to info@KCBallet.org or call 816-931-2232. Funds raised benefit the students of the Kansas city Ballet.
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November 29, 2010
#46 IMAX Theatre…Kansas City Zoo
November 28, 2010
Check out the IMAX theatre at the Zoo while viewing the new polar bear exhibit. The zoo is open everyday of the year except, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day. Go to the website to check out the attractions and call to find out what is playing at the theatre. An IMAX is like no other. The screen is 6.5 stories tall, for an exciting pleasure in viewing adventurous films. Call 816-513-IMAX
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#48 Laugh-O-Gram Studio
November 27, 2010
This studio was Walt Disney’s film making studio in Kansas City. It is located at 1127 E 31st Street. Various attempts to restore the building have failed and today, it is not restored in its entirity. The Laugh-O-Gram studio was located on the second floor. May, 1922 was the founding of the studio by Walt with $15,000. Several film animation pioneers were involved with Walt at the time, but by the end of 1922, the company was out of money. In 1923, it filed bankruptcy and Disney sold his movie camera and used the money to take a train to Hollywood. The ispiration for Mickey Mouse was born in KC!. Several tame mice lived in the studio and at night would fight for a few crumbs in the wastebasket. Walt picked them out of the trash and put them in wire cages on his desk. He was fond of one, which he trained and later when he showed his wife a picture he’d drawn of the mouse and told her the name he had picked, she replied she din’t like name and said let’s call him “Mickey”!The year 1928. The rest is history. Visit the area and see where history began.
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#47 The Roasterie Coffee Company
November 26, 2010
Thirty two years ago in November, a seed was planted in a young exchange students head form the USA. This was the date when Danny O’Neill picked his first coffee beans in the mountains of Costa Rica. He fell in love with the country, the people and especially the coffee while study abroad. The Roasterie is unique in production of coffee. They buy beans from small speciality farmers for a fair price. The beans are roasted by a convection air-roasting method to ensure the superior taste and consistency, offering a smooth cup of coffee. More than 25 countries, import to the Roasterie, using only arabica speciality grade coffees. The plant is open for tours on Sat. at 10 am. Call 816-931-4000 or go to the web info@theroasterie.com
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#45 Artisan Chocolates..Christopher Elbow
November 25, 2010
One day, while enjoying an outing on First Friday, I stumbled upon a real find. An artisan chocolate company by the name of Christopher Elbow. These wonderful chocolates are made like none other. While some artists dabble in clay, paint, or bronze, Christopher puts his talent to work in edible art! Modern culinary artistry meets traditional hand craftmanship. These miniture works of art are as beautiful to look at as they are wonderful to taste. No trip to the Crossroads goes without a stop at Christophers! You can also purchase online at Christopherelbow.com Make this a special gift any time of the year.
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#44 First Fridays
November 24, 2010
Started several years ago as a way to promote the arts and the artists, the area of the city, known as the Crossroads, began marketing the area and promoted an event named First Friday. It is going very well today and occurs the first Friday of each month, thus the name. Go to the area of 19th to 20th and Baltimore to Southwest Traffic Way and you will find small studios tucked away or larger ones more visible. All are open fro viewing and of course for purchases. Check out www.artlinks .org for a list of events. Several fine eating establishments are nearby for making it a destination for the evening. Brought to you by THE CONE TEAM
#42 Thomas Hart Benton Home and Studio
November 23, 2010
A very prominient painter and sculptor, Thomas Hart Benton, made his home and had his studio in Kansas City. The two and one half story, eclectic house, Benton called home and his studio was constructed of native limestone and is furnished in simple, neutral tones. This is very unlike his vibrant paintings. One of his most famous murals, depicts the social history of the state of Missouri and is the House Lounge of the state Capitol building in Jeffererson City. To visit the house go to the website by Goggling Thomas Hart Benton. It is located at 3616 Bellview, Kansas City, Mo 64111 or call 816-931-5722
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As a side note, the author of this blog sat beside Thomas at a dinner function and has his autographed book as well.
#43 Historic Webster House
November 22, 2010
Webster House is a restored 1885 former schoolhouse. It is said to be the oldest schoolhouse standing in the area. It is built in the Romanesque Revival style and still today has the original woodwork, windows and flooring . In fact, it is on the Historical Register so has been restored in the original manner. The bottom floor hosts many antique venues with goods for sale while the second floor is devoted to an extraordinary fine dining establishment. It is open for lunch and for dinner. A perfect place to take in the new Opera house as it is being built or enjoy a dinner before First Friday in the Crossroads District.
Reservations a must. Call 816-221-4713 or vistit it on line.
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