Travel Haiku - Kansas City (Missouri) Poem by john tiong chunghoo

Crossroads Art District
where Kansas says
we only live for art

With its numerous theaters, museums, and galleries, Kansas City, Missouri may be the epicenter of the Midwest's art scene. Stroll through the Crossroads Art District, which features over 60 galleries and an array of trendy shops; on the first Friday of every month, galleries exhibit new shows and stay open until nine. At the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, see a comprehensive collection of U.S. photography, including 'Restoration: Robert and Shana ParkeHarrison' in the museum's new Bloch Building, designed by architect Steven Holl.