Standard Style Magazine shot on location at Kansas City Museum’s Corinthian Hall. We feel so fortunate for the opportunity and full access to this historic KC landmark. Above is a sneak peek of the Spring/Summer Magazine and below is a list of events hosted by Corinthian Hall for February.

MONTH OF FEBRUARY

2.07.10
Faces of Corinthian Hall
Some of the greatest buildings in the world are adorned with the mythological likenesses of Zeus, Poseidon and Aphrodite. Kansas City Museum’s Corinthian Hall can be added to that list with its beautiful decorated exterior adorned with these same mythological figures. At Kansas City Museum’s First Sunday Family Fun Day, from 12 p.m.-4 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 7, adults and children can learn about Greek mythology. Visitors can design their own gargoyle mask; make a picture featuring one of the heroes of Greek mythology and play matching games and win prizes. Storyteller Steve Otto will be in the StoryTarium telling mythological stories.

• Make a picture featuring one of the heroes of Greek mythology
• Design a gargoyle mask
• Play “matching” games and win prizes
• Listen to mythological stories from storyteller Steve Otto in the StoryTarium

Where:    Kansas City Museum
Hours:        noon-4 p.m.
Admission:    Free
Address:    3218 Gladstone Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64123
Contact:    (816) 483-8300

02.17.10
“Do You Like My Hat?” | Museum Days at the Library
Preschool Storytime
Come learn about why different kinds of hats are worn. Is it for fun? Does it serve as protection? Is it worn at work or play? Find out the answers while we listen to stories and sing songs.

Where:    Waldo Branch, Kansas City Public Library
Hours:        10:30 a.m.
Admission:    Free
Address:    201 East 75th Street, Kansas City, MO
Contact:     816-701-3486

02.21.10
Exhibit in Print: Faces of Corinthian Hall
Corinthian Hall is the largest and most robust example of Ecole des Beaux Arts architecture, which incorporates decorative elements including representations of the human figure, in our region. Found in the capitals of columns, tucked into mantles and peeking down from ceilings, elements of human and animal faces can be found represented in many materials across the estate.

On February 21 we will release our latest “exhibit in print” documenting the many “faces of Corinthian Hall.”

Historic preservation consultant Elizabeth Rosin presents a detailed inventory and narrative description of these remarkable decorative elements. The publication will join the “Restoration of a Window” publication produced last year and continues the process of documenting the building’s preservation.

Where:    Kansas City Museum
Address:    3218 Gladstone, Kansas City, MO 64123
Contact:    816-483-8300

02.23.10
February: David Dowell, Principal, el dorado architects
Explore the ornamental interior and exterior architecture of Corinthian Hall with el dorado architects principal David Dowell at 6 p.m. Tuesday, February 23rd in Union Station’s Town Hall, on the lower level.

Where:    Union Station’s Town Hall
Hours:        6 p.m.
Admission:    Free
Address:    30 W. Pershing Rd., Kansas City, MO 64108
Contact:    (816) 483-8300