Tall Guys

These dudes stand guard outside the Deramus Building in downtown Kansas City. For some reason, they remind me of butlers.

Hand Rolling

A master cigar roller demonstrated his craft at the Somerset Ridge Vineyard.

Knitting Gone Wild

Why not knit a sculpture? Roeland Park's Art in R Park program rotates art on public spaces in the city about every six months.

Just Calm Down

Another way of saying we put zigs and zags in the roadway.

Dragons on Brush Creek

Dragon boats were used in rowing contests Saturday on Brush Creek.

Take me Out to the Ball Game

Comedians Rob Riggle, Jason Sudeikis, Paul Rudd and David Koechner sang "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" during the 7th inning stretch Friday night. The actors are in town for a benefit for Children's Mercy Hospital.

View from Above

Kansas City as seen from the top of the Liberty Memorial at dusk.

Garden Hues

Chess

An over-sized chess board was available on the rooftop terrace of the downtown Kansas City Library as we waited for the Off-the-Wall movie. They show films periodically on the outside wall of the terrace.

Greek Orthodox Art

The sanctuary of St. Dionysios Greek Orthodox Church in Overland Park provides dramatic look at Greek Orthodox art and architecture. This is a view of the Solea (front of the sanctuary). Note how the aura around the heads in the photo below. Some of the art was recently completed and on display at the church's annual Greek Festival.

St. Dionysios Greek Orthodox Church

Meet Under the Clock

Not in Union Station but in downtown Overland Park at the Clock Tower Art & Music Festival.

Chalk Artists

Lots of talent at the Chalk & Walk Festival at Crown Center.

Budding Artist

Hayden used the computer program at the Nelson-Atkins Monet Exhibit to create her own water lily.

Always Time to Dance

Kauffman Center

The new Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts is nearing completion.