2008 Woodie Awards
Escape from the Rock
Find new places to explore in KC with the man who taught Sean Connery everything he knows.
Brian Roewe
Issue date: 9/24/07 Section: Opinion
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College can be one of the greatest times of a person's life. New places, friends, and experiences can leave a world of impressions and memories with someone. Rockhurst is no exception to this. In fact, this university does an admirable job of offering students different activities to fill their free time. But let's not fool ourselves. Rockhurst is a small school, and at times, can become dull and monotonous. There comes times when an escape from campus life is needed. In this corner of the Sentinel, we will try to offer various outlets from the college life, ranging from day trips to full-out weekend road trips, all aimed toward a college audience and at a college student's price.
The first spot of interest lies not far from campus. Located just minutes from the Plaza and even less from Rockhurst, the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art is a great way to spend a day. The Nelson offers a wide array of art, spanning ancient sculpture to Impressionist paintings to the oddities of modern art. Just this summer, a new wing has been added. Heralded by Time Magazine as "most anticipated building of 2007," the Bloch Building is as much sight to see as the works it houses in it halls. Long, spacious hallways coated in white form sharp, concise angles as the walkways of different levels intersect with one another, all while light falls in from the lens-covered ceiling. The Bloch Building offers a look into contemporary art, African art, photography, and a wing dedicated to revolving exhibits. This new building also places focus on the KC Sculpture Park.
The Nelson is open year long and at a price fit for college students - free. With the exception of Mondays, galleries are free to roam at 10 a.m. and stay open until 5 p.m. Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday and 9 p.m Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Park on the street to avoid garage fees. The only costs to John Q. Collegestudent are optional, i.e. the rotating exhibits - usually around $10 - and the Rozelle Court restaurant, which offers predominantly salads, soups, and sandwiches all under $10 (prices rise on the weekends). The Bloch Building also features a café.
Whether you want to see the artwork you've studied in class up close, enjoy a quiet, candlelit dinner, or throw a Frisbee from shuttlecock to shuttlecock on the South lawn, the Nelson-Atkins Museum offers an enjoyable escape for any Rockhurst student, old and new. For more information visit their website at nelson-atkins.org. Until next time, travel light and pack an open mind.
The first spot of interest lies not far from campus. Located just minutes from the Plaza and even less from Rockhurst, the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art is a great way to spend a day. The Nelson offers a wide array of art, spanning ancient sculpture to Impressionist paintings to the oddities of modern art. Just this summer, a new wing has been added. Heralded by Time Magazine as "most anticipated building of 2007," the Bloch Building is as much sight to see as the works it houses in it halls. Long, spacious hallways coated in white form sharp, concise angles as the walkways of different levels intersect with one another, all while light falls in from the lens-covered ceiling. The Bloch Building offers a look into contemporary art, African art, photography, and a wing dedicated to revolving exhibits. This new building also places focus on the KC Sculpture Park.
The Nelson is open year long and at a price fit for college students - free. With the exception of Mondays, galleries are free to roam at 10 a.m. and stay open until 5 p.m. Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday and 9 p.m Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Park on the street to avoid garage fees. The only costs to John Q. Collegestudent are optional, i.e. the rotating exhibits - usually around $10 - and the Rozelle Court restaurant, which offers predominantly salads, soups, and sandwiches all under $10 (prices rise on the weekends). The Bloch Building also features a café.
Whether you want to see the artwork you've studied in class up close, enjoy a quiet, candlelit dinner, or throw a Frisbee from shuttlecock to shuttlecock on the South lawn, the Nelson-Atkins Museum offers an enjoyable escape for any Rockhurst student, old and new. For more information visit their website at nelson-atkins.org. Until next time, travel light and pack an open mind.
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