Tile Work

This three level of stairs is a piece of art work on the Country Club Plaza.

Court of the Penquins

This has long been one of my favorite sculptures, found on the Country Club Plaza.  I have taken many photos of the trio but have never been satisfied.  Yesterday while on the Plaza I was determined to get a shot I liked.  I have two and am asking which you like best, I like the top one lots but also really like the second : )

The Court of the Penquins by Arthur Kraft was reproduced to life size in 1979 after the artists death from cancer in 1977.  They were originally 3-4 inches high miniatures.  Kraft began his training at the Nelson Gallery of Art (now The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art) when he was young.  At 13 he started selling his work at local art fairs.  He continued his education at the Kansas City Art Institute and Yale University of Fine Art.  After time in the Army during WWII he finished his degree at Yale and in 1946 won the Audubon Artist Society national painting award.  He spent most his life in Kansas City.

The Drum Room is located in the Power and Light District and opened in 1941.   It is attached to The President Hotel which I showed you last month.  The Marx Brothers, Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr, Glenn Miller and Patsy Cline among others have performed here.

Weekend Reflections

I loved this display at the Garment District Boutique and I also picked up a reflection.  

Happy Friday!

Ceiling

I found this ceiling in Cosentino's Market in the Power and Light District.  This was the ceiling over the wine department.  

Building Details

This is one of the entrances of the Power and Light building, across the street from The President Hotel 

Ben's in KC too

I've seen Benjamin Franklin in Philadelphia and down on Penn's campus, but he visited The Country Club Plaza in Kansas City too.

occupy KC update

 There are lots of tents still in occupy KC, but not sure what goes on inside them.  During the day I have only seen at most 4 people at the camp, and in speaking with others that frequent the park, that is the most they've seen.  Occasionally there is a march put on by those supporting the occupy.  Not sure why all the tents or what goes on at night.

Sun and Sculpture

This is another view of the Triple Crown taken this week.  I liked how the sun played with the tones on the sculpture or maybe it was the winter sun opposed to the fall sun.  I originally showed it here.  As you can see we had wonderful blue skies this last week although today is gray and overcast.

Lobby Art

Kansas City has enjoyed unseasonably fabulous weather this week.  One lunch I took the opportunity to walk and capture this lobby art that you may have caught a glimpse of here.  Jack, HDP, asked if the art seen in that photo was done by Sol Lewitt.  Unfortunately I found no label identifying the artist of this piece, nor did the attendant in the lobby know about the art.  When researching Sol Lewitt, this does look like his work as seen here.  Good eye Jack.

Weekend Reflection

This was one of the Holiday Windows I showed last month here  On the floor of this window display were tile mirrors.  When I first looked at this photo, I wasn't sure about it but when looking back I found I liked it.

Building details.

I found this unusual building detail in St. Mary's, Kansas.

Wednesday Doorway

This is a little shop in St. Mary's, Kansas that I pass everytime I drive to Manhattan, KS.  I always plan to stop, it looks like the cutest store.  I know I would find many things to like.  I took this photo in October as you can see with the mums around the doorway.  St Mary's is about 1 1/2 hours west of Kansas City.

Bell Tower

As you can see the green, this photo was taken the end of October and is part of the Country Club Christian Church complex.  I was lazy this weekend after my drive to and from Alabama and did not get out for photos.

Cancer Survivors Park & Sculpture

On the edge of the Country Club Plaza is the Cancer Survivors Park with this sculpture by Victor Salmones.  Richard and Annette Bloch's Cancer Foundations is devoted to helping others stricken with cancer.  There are 24 parks located throughout the USA and Canada, each have this same sculpture.

In March, 1978, Richard A. Bloch was diagnosed with terminal lung cancer and told that he had three months to live. He chose to fight for his life and was declared cancer-free two years later. For the remaining twenty-six years of his life, Dick and his wife, Annette, devoted themselves to helping the next person with cancer have the best chance of beating it.  Dick passed away in July, 2004 of heart failure.  The R.A. Bloch Cancer Foundation continues the mission under Annette’s leadership.

Theme Day - Photo of the Year 2011

I took this photo last May at the Living History Museum of Shoal Creek.  I blurred the edges to give it a dreamy effect and like how it complemented the old building and wagon.

The first of the month is always Theme Day at CDP.  Click here to view thumbnails for all participants

Heading to Springfield, MO

When out on the road wanting to get to my destination, I have passed up many sunsets because I didn't want to lose time stopping for a photo.  As we drove into this sunset, I kept seeing a line in the sky from the sun and kept thinking no I didn't want to stop, but then at the last minute we stopped and within a few seconds the sun peak out.

Have a safe and joyous New Years!

Mammoth Spring, Arkansas

 On the drive home yesterday we stopped on the border of Arkansas and Missouri in the Ozarks at Mammoth Spring.  A beautiful walking path and visitor center surround the lake.

Mammoth Spring is Arkansas's largest spring and the second largest spring in the Ozark Mountains. A National Natural Landmark, the spring flows nine million gallons of water hourly. Forming a scenic 10-acre lake, it then flows south as the Spring River, a popular Ozark trout and float stream.

Lamppost

 While shopping on the Country Club Plaza this holiday season, I found this interesting lamppost.

Dedicated to all students  The third year of the Greater Kansas City  Today and in the future in memory  The anniversary quincento of  Discovery of America  By Christopher Columbus. I will be on the road all day traveling home and will be unable to visit your blogs.  I will catch up on Friday.

Kansas City Central Library

Another early morning shot this one of the KC Central Library.  This building was built in 1906 and housed a bank for most it's history.  It became the Central Library in 2004.  I also showed this photo here,

Power and Light District

Early morning lights in the Power and Lights District.

Pinecones in Window

A floral shop in downtown North Kansas City

Merry Christmas

Wishing you all a wonderful Christmas spent with family and special friends.

Merry Saturday

A window display in North Kansas City found on my way to work.  My 2 year old grandson is trying to help me post this so must publish while I can.  Merry Saturday!

Weekend Reflection

A window display on Main Street in the Power and Light District.  The tree had ornaments of stars and stick people made out of newspaper.  The reflection consumes the tree but I liked how the Harvester Food Donation barrel held it's own.  I will be on the road traveling all day and will not be able to visit your blogs but will catch back up tomorrow.  I wish everyone has a Merry weekend.

I am participating in Weekend Reflection, for more weekend reflections visit Weekend Reflections .

Bartle Hall

Stuck in traffic heading under Bartle Hall, the convention center.  This building has 388,800 square feet of column free space due to the 300 ft pylons supporting the roof.  This is the largest column free convention center in the world.  As you can see it is built over 6 lanes of traffic on I-70.  The building was designed and constructed to achieve green building standards and received a LEED silver rating.  This building was built in 1984.

Favorite Bookstore

A cozy place to browse a book in my favorite independent bookstore, Rainy Day Books.  I have attended many good author events put on by this fabulous bookstore, most recently Walter Isaacson's discussion of Steve Jobs.  I always follow their staff picks and indie list for my next great read.

Box Office

This is the Midland Theatre's Box Office, obviously not in use today.   I displayed the Midland Theatre last week, the one with the grand window.   I remember waiting at similar box offices, seeing these always brings back fond memories.

The Boxer

Across the street from the President Hotel is the Power and Light Building which I displayed here.  In one of the windows I found this terra cotta piece of art by Ben Ahlvers titled The Boxer.  He looks like he has seen better days.  Unfortunately the doors were locked and I could not venture inside.

The President Hotel II

There is so much age and detail in this lobby.  I know this photo does not display it well, but it really is a remarkable lobby.  This hotel is anchors the Power and Light District in downtown Kansas City.