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YOUR KC. THROUGH MY EYES.

Elena

Arts & Culture Editor

A little culture. A lot to talk about.

Galleries, a theater marquee, a museum afternoon that becomes dinner. My KC is creative, curious and best enjoyed when you let something surprise you.

Make room for a little wonder.

FOUR OPTIONS. ONE VERY GOOD PLAN.

Elena’s days & nights out.

Pick a side of the state line. Pick your pace. Review the three stops, then make the plan yours.

KANSAS · DAY · 3 STOPS

Coffee, contemporary art & lunch

  1. 01
    Maps Coffee RoastersLenexa

    Coffee / Micro-roaster in Lenexa.

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  2. 02
    Nerman Museum of Contemporary ArtOverland Park, KS

    A little art, a little perspective and an easy way to shake up your usual Johnson County routine.

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  3. 03
    Lenexa Public MarketLenexa City Center

    Food Hall / Market in Lenexa City Center. Find the table that fits your plans.

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Choose your day and check opening hours before heading out.

MISSOURI · DAY · 3 STOPS

Coffee, art & a Plaza lunch

  1. 01
    Thou Mayest at the Nelson-AtkinsArt Museums

    Thou Mayest at the Nelson-Atkins is museum cafe in Art Museums. Check its details and current hours before visiting.

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  2. 02
    The Nelson-Atkins Museum of ArtPlaza + Art Museums, MO

    Art inside. Sculpture outside. A date, a solo reset or a family outing that leaves room in the budget.

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  3. 03
    Classic Cup CaféCountry Club Plaza

    A Country Club Plaza café serving breakfast, brunch and lunch at 301 W 47th Street.

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Choose your day and check opening hours before heading out.

KANSAS · NIGHT · 3 STOPS

Dinner, the movies & custard

  1. 01
    Bamboo Penny’sPark Place

    Thai in Park Place. Find the table that fits your plans.

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  2. 02
    AMC Town Center 2011701 Nall Avenue · Leawood

    Movie theater and cinema. Check the official site for movies, showtimes and tickets; select a screening before finalizing your plan.

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  3. 03
    Andy's Frozen CustardPrairiefire

    Desserts, Bakeries & Ice Cream in Prairiefire. Find the table that fits your plans.

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Check hours, age policies, reservations and ticket or show availability.

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MY KIND OF KC

Have an opinion.

“You don’t have to understand every painting. You do have to look up from your phone. We can debate what it meant over dinner.”

MuseumsTheaterGallery nights

MY FAVORITE NEIGHBORHOODS

Start here. Wander a little.

Elena’s
Pro Tips:

  • Check the calendar.Check exhibition and performance dates.
  • Give art some time.Give a museum more than a rushed hour.
  • Mind the curtain.Build dinner around your curtain time.
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