I attended their decades ago, but the professor was from outside the United States. He was so…read moredishonest it was appalling. He said there was no way I should not pass. I did

I had the great honor of attending Midwest Trust Center Concert Series featuring the world renowned…read moreMaster Trumpeter Chris Botti himself. Omgudness what a phenomenal Wednesday night! The venue is perfect for concerts, plays etc. and every seat is a good seat. I first saw Mr. Botti in concert years ago and I thought I would literally lose it. He tore that trumpet up. I have never heard a trumpet sound THAT good, ever! HE is the very reason I fell in love with it. My instrument of love was always the saxophone, but honey all that changed after hearing this cat. He also happens to have the coldest band ever and is such a brilliant yet caring person. He provides opportunities for other phenomenal musicians to play with him from all over the world...not everyone does that...talk about unselfish, it's very admirable. If you happen to love jazz and haven't seen this gentleman in concert check out Mr. Botti's website where you will find his bio and tour information. Certainly a Class Act!

Love this mural!!! Drive by and pay it some love!!!!! It's a…read moregood one. KC has a burgeoning arts scene - it's a good one to see

Kansas City was full of murals and here's one that we enjoyed seeing for sure. We always try to…read morefind like welcome to this particular city public art when we visit cities. So this was nice to see in colorful it's located on the side of the building and all popular part of town.

My first visit to the Englewood Row Gallery came on the Englewood Art District's Third Friday Arts…read moreWalk. The gallery space was hosting a juried arts exhibit with appetizers and adult beverages as well as live music and spoken word. On the west side of the space there are about a dozen studio spaces for rent to artists to create and exhibit their work. My highlight was getting to getting to met and chat with K. E. Griffin a local artist, playright, actress...my favorite Fringe Fest artist. I was able to purchase a small drawing of her from her "Ida's Journey in America" and she also gifted a small print of one of the textiles used in that performance. Thank you Englewood Row for providing space to nurture local artists and share their work with the public.

After graduating here with a BSN, I can confidently recommend the school of nursing to people…read morewanting to start their nursing career. One of my favorite things about this school is the amount of study spaces they offer. On top of that, almost every study space is equipped with markers and a whiteboard which comes in handy when studying for big exams. Not only is the nursing building open for nursing students, but the medical building offers the same spaces with whiteboards, computers, small spaces, etc. Inside the nursing building includes a computer room that can be used for printing! Overall, the professors are competent, freindly, personable, and professional. I did not have any problems with any specific professors. They really want to see us succeed and will push us to be our best selves. They truely understand what it is like to be overwhelmed in nursing school and can relate to us UMKC nursing also offers an abundance of clinical hours. This was something that really helped me hone in on my skills and see nursing in action. Sometimes it is hard to imagine that the field is like from the classroom perspective, so seeing it live is incredibly helpful. Although the early mornings are hard, it is worth it. I did have some clinical instructors that would kind of disappear during clinicals. This program is hard. It is not a walk in the park and a lot of people had to redo classes. But this school does their best to support their students and help them succeed.

Favorite art gallery and art studio. My kids do pottery classes and I hang out with the owner who…read moreis so sweet. Shopping, restaurants and art all in one spot.

This place is a gem! Renee the owner is so nice and Joanie is a great teacher. My mom, sister and I…read morecame for a wine and paint night and it was just the three of us. They taught us how to draw and we were able to pick out the painting we wanted to do. They have a great array of paintings to choose from, and they encourage everyone paint in their own style. I would highly recommend coming here for a girls night out! Also, they're all local artists and they offer lots of different art classes and sell the local art at an affordable price.

This place is so much fun and unique and the owner and staff are so friendly. I enjoyed hanging…read morewith friends and being creative. We brought a bottle of wine and enjoyed our time there. Definitely check it out with the family this summer!

Our instructor Willow was wonderful. The poured fluid art was easy and accessible for even the…read moreleast artistic participants. Lots of fun!

The United States Army's Command and General Staff College is the United States Army's premier…read moreeducation assignment. Housing the elite Command and General Staff College, the Army War College, the Combined Arms Research Library and the Army University Press, which is the Army's publishing agency. This place is just as beautiful as it is useful. The most elite Leaders have in our military have come and studied here. Located on Fort Leavenworth Kansas, this place is jam packed with history and crawling with PhD's that instruct the various Military and civilian students that pass through these halls. It was truly a blessing and honor to have been able to come and study here. One of the most beautiful buildings I've seen in my 19 years in the Army. The entire campus is magnificently appointed, most especially the duck pond between the USCG and the CARL.

It's hard not to love the Brookside Neighborhood as it blends an urban feel into some beautiful…read moreolder homes. While technically it's suburban, the vibe is anything but. I fell in love with this neighborhood at a very young age as we lived here for a handful of years and frequented the annual St. Patrick's Day parade, the Dime Store, and every other family friendly thing that this hood has to offer. Flash forward to adulthood and you'll find me working on a sunny morning at The Roasterie, jogging the epic Trolley Track Trail, and generally admiring the beauty of the neighborhood during all four seasons. If I had to find a knock, I'd have to say it's that I'm not head over heels in love with the restaurants in the heart of Brookside. I do like Bella Napoli, and the convenience of Panera, but otherwise I've struck out on some of the core ones there. The value of this neighborhood is always high, but at the time of this writing it's sky high with houses going generally going for $300K and up, depending on what exact block. For me it can be a tough sell longterm as the surrounding public schools aren't amazing for the kiddos, however there are loads of private and even charter schools around that are appealing. I wish that the original structure of suburban sprawl had followed Brookside with an organic walkability. You won't really find that in Lenexa, OP, and other Missouri suburbs. Instead we're seeing mixed use developments retroactively trying to catch up by creating a destination space, but it doesn't have the same feel that the wonderfully settled in Brookside Neighborhood boasts.

It's hard to believe there has been no entry on Yelp for Brookside. Maybe the reason is in what…read moredefines Brookside. Brookside is two things. First, it is a shopping and commercial area centered around Brookside Boulevard and 63rd Street. Second, it is the collection of neighborhoods located around that area. If you ask those native to Kansas City "What is Brookside," the vast majority will tell you it is "a neighborhood." So... let's treat it like that, even though it is technically a collection of neighborhoods. :-) So, from 51st south to Gregory. And from Holmes west to Wornall. Some would restrict this geography a little, but this is basically it. Notably, to the south of Gregory is the Waldo area. The commercial districts are literally 2 minutes apart, and easily accessible without a car via the Trolley Trail. Many people say Brookside/Waldo when describing the area. So what does Brookside have? Just about everything but an amusement park, and much of it privately owned. Unique restaurants abound. I can only think of four chain restaurants/cafes in the entire area. Some of the restaurants are notable... Julian, Bella Napoli, Osteria Il Centro, Aixois, and Cafe Europa are probably my top five of the area. Watering holes are plentiful. The Peanut, Charlie Hoopers, and the Bier Station are my top three for beer. Great cafes include Bella Napoli and the Roasterie. There are even notable ice cream places such as Glace and Foos. Outside of dining and entertainment, just about every service you could want is here. Tailors, spas/salon, shopping, grocery, gas/auto, pet services, churches, etc. Again, the area is linked to Waldo (south) and Country Club Plaza (north) via the Trolley Trail. This greenway is enhanced by small parks sprinkled about the neighborhoods such as Brookside Triangle Park, Brookside Park, Arbor Villa Park, and the crown jewel just outside the area (Wornall@51st to 55th... Jacob L. Loose Park. Annual events like the Art Fair, the St Patricks Day Parade, and the Trolley Run are all fun to go out and see. Are there drawbacks? Sure. Real Estate is more expensive here. Public schools here are not well thought of. And access to major highways is a pain in any direction. But two of the three don't matter too much. First of all it's worth it to live here. I have moved around a lot in my life and the quality of living in Brookside is the best I have experienced. Second, access to highways matters for a few minutes a day... IF you need to go somewhere. But if you come home to Brookside you really don't need to travel too far for anything. You do not need to drive if you are an active person. The schools are an issue, but only if you have kids. And as good as Brookside is, the surrounding neighborhoods are beautiful as well! I can't think of a better place to visit or live.