MONTH OF JANUARY

01.13.10 – 01.16.10
Paul Mesner Puppet Show: Long Story of Corinthian Hall
In 1891 Robert and Ella Long and their two children, Sallie America and Loula, moved
to Kansas City, determined to transform this cow town of saloons and stockyards into a
city of distinction with paved streets and civic institutions. Join the Museum and the Paul
Mesner Puppets as we explore the lives of this illustrious family. Before your eyes Paul
Mesner’s animated puppets build the Long’s magnificent home, Corinthian Hall, on
Gladstone Boulevard; construct the first skyscraper in Kansas City, and help build the
Liberty Memorial. Loula, in her famously fabulous hats, and an eccentric cast of
characters share fascinating historical facts about Kansas City and secrets of the “Palace
On Gladstone Boulevard.”

Come help us celebrate Loula’s birthday party on Jan. 16th. There will be a tasty
cake and deserts for all who come to see the shows that day.

Where:    Union Station’s H&R Block City Stage Theater
Hours:        10 a.m. and 1 p.m. (Wednesday-Friday); 10 a.m., 2 p.m. (Saturday)
Admission:    Adults $9, Child (12mths – 12 yrs) $7. Group rate on 10 am shows: $5.50 all tickets, Group rate on 1 pm shows: $4.50 all tickets. No chaperone or bus driver comps. No group rates on Saturday shows.
Address:    30 W. Pershing Rd. Kansas City, MO 64108
Contact:    (816) 235-6222

01.17.10
Preservation Workshop
Caring for Decorative Metals
Union Station Kansas City curatorial specialists Lisa Shockley and Rebecca Martz-Burley will explore methods and techniques for caring for decorative metals, such as silver and bronze artifacts. Such decorative arts are items in families’ collections used for holidays and/or religious occasions. Participants will learn how to safely care for these items while continuing their use. Staff will demonstrate safe ways to remove tarnish and discuss what not to use for dinnerware, such as historic pewter.

Where:    Kansas City Museum
Hours:        2 p.m.
Admission:    $10 each; $8 for members; space is limited, registration is required
Address:    3218 Gladstone Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64123
Contact:    (816) 483-8300

01.17.10 – 02.21.10
Members-Only Hard Hat Tours
Friends of Kansas City Museum
Corinthian Hall is undergoing an extensive restoration which will enhance the Museum’s presence in Kansas City’s cultural landscape. As a Friend of Kansas City Museum, you can get an up-close and personal look at the restoration progress at the Friends’ Private Hard Hat Tours. Led by Museum Director Christopher Leitch, Friends will learn about the mansion, see re-discovered original features and get a glimpse of future plans.

Where:    Kansas City Museum
Hours:        3-4 p.m.
Admission:    Free to Friends of Kansas City Museum; $25 to join
Address:    3218 Gladstone Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64123
Contact:    816-483-8300 or visit www.friendsofkansascitymuseum.org

01.22.10
“The Perfect Pet” | Museum Days at the Library
Preschool Storytime
Loula Long Combs loved animals and had some very unusual pets. Come listen to stories about other unique pets and make an animal craft to take home with you.

Where:    Plaza Branch, Kansas City Public Library
Hours:        10:30 a.m.
Admission:    Free
Address:    4801 Main Street, Kansas City, MO
Contact:     816-701-3481

01.24.10
“Do You Like My Hat?” | Museum Days at the Library
Why do people wear different kinds of hats? Learn all about the different kinds of hats that people wear through fun activities and games. The Kansas City Museum has a very interesting hat collection. Come look at images from the collection and design your own hat to wear home.

Where:    Central Branch, Kansas City Public Library
Hours:        1-3 p.m.
Admission:    Free
Address:    14 W. 10th St., Kansas City, MO
Contact:     816-701-3400

01.26.10
January: R. Crosby Kemper III, Executive Director, Kansas City Public Library
Discover Robert A. Long and his family’s civic legacy in Kansas City with a current Kansas City civic leader, R. Crosby Kemper III, at 6 p.m. Tuesday, January 26 inside Union Station Kansas City’s Town Hall. Kemper will discuss the Long family’s many generous contributions to Kansas City’s cultural landscape, including the Independence Boulevard Christian Church, the Liberty Memorial and the creation of Longview, Wash.

01.27.10
“My Favorite Doll” | Museum Days at the Library
Preschool Storytime
Children have played with many different kinds of dolls over the years. Come and listen to stories about a few very special dolls and then create a paper doll of your very own.

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

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