Archive for December, 2007

Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City

Friday, December 28th, 2007

 
The Kansas City Municipal Auditorium is a10,500-seat arena that serves as the home court of the University of Missouri – Kansas City Kangaroos basketball team. It was build in 1936 and so far has hosted 83 NCAA basketball games, 13 regional finals, and nine Final Fours. The auditorium has also hosted the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic […]

Ameristar Casino Hotel Kansas City

Friday, December 28th, 2007

 
The Ameristar Casino Hotel Kansas City is a premier entertainment center that boasts of having the largest state-of-the-art casino floor in the Kansas City area as well as impressive dining, lodging, and entertainment facilities.
 
The dining options in Ameristar range from casual to gourmet. There are 12 restaurants in this Kansas City casino hotel namely: The […]

Hyatt Kansas City

Friday, December 28th, 2007

 
The Hyatt Regency Crown Center is a Kansas City hotel that is situated in the city’s premier commercial complex. The glass-enclosed walkway connects the Hyatt Regency to the Crown Center office and shopping district. The hotel is also adjacent to the Exhibit Hall and just minutes away from the Country Club Plaza and downtown Kansas […]

Uptown Theater in Kansas City

Wednesday, December 26th, 2007

 
The Uptown Theater in Kansas City, Missouri is a historic venue that was first opened in 1927. It was the largest theater in the Midtown area then, seating up to 2,300 patrons.
 
The interior design of the theater was already an artistic marvel in itself. The ceiling was created as a portrayal of a […]

Kansas City Music Hall

Wednesday, December 26th, 2007

 
The Kansas City Music Hall is an important piece of the cultural scene in Kansas City, Missouri. It is the regular venue of popular plays and musical acts and is also home to the Kansas City Symphony and the Kansas City Ballet Company. The Music Hall has 2,400 seats and features good acoustics as well […]

Saint Luke’s Hospital

Wednesday, December 26th, 2007

Saint Luke’s Hospital is one of the largest hospitals in the whole Kansas City metropolitan area. Established in 1882 as a 50-bed health facility, Saint Luke’s is now a 629-bed tertiary care health institution with 466 doctors representing more than 50 medical specializations.
 
Saint Luke’s Hospital of Kansas City is a not-for-profit teaching and referral health […]

Kansas City Ballet Company

Wednesday, December 26th, 2007

 
Kansas City Ballet Company is a 25-member professional ballet company based in Kansas City, Missouri. It was formed in 1957 by Tatiana Dokoudovska who was the company’s artistic director, choreographer, and advisor for 20 years.
 
The Kansas City Ballet Company rose to the professional ranks in the 1976-1977 season. In 1980, Mme. Dokoudovska retired and was […]

Kansas City Light Rail

Friday, December 21st, 2007

 
In 2006, voters in Kansas City, Missouri have approved the construction of a Light Rail System after several previous proposals were rejected. The light rail measure was brought forward by activist Clay Chastain.
 
Under the approved proposal, the 27-mile north-south light rail line will start from the Kansas City Zoo in Swope Park and end at […]

The Secret Santa of Kansas City

Friday, December 21st, 2007

 
For 26 years, the Secret Santa of Kansas City had anonymously given away more than $1.3 million of his personal funds to strangers he met on the streets. This kind-hearted philanthropist revealed himself to the public in November 2006 following the news that he had cancer. He was Larry Stewart, a millionaire who made his […]

Kansas City Kansas Community College

Friday, December 21st, 2007

 
Kansas City Kansas Community College is a post-secondary learning institution located in Kansas City, Kansas. Founded in 1923 as part of the Public School System of Kansas City, the college is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and the Kansas Board of Regents.
 
The Kansas City Kansas Community College offers two-year degrees in Business, Humanities and […]