Charlotte M.
Art Gallery Manager / Board Liason for the Crossroads Community Association / Custom Invitation Designer
Charlotte, a native of the Kansas City Metro Area, and her husband currently reside within the renovated downtown area. When she is not occupied with one of three part-time jobs, she enjoys traveling, scuba diving and art. "I live for art! Any kind, any time, I want to see it all!" Art is both Charlotte's occupation and hobby so work is never far from her mind, "Check out First Fridays in the Crossroads... [You] make 'the rounds' on the West side -- stops not to miss include Sherry Leedy Contemporary, Leedy-Volkos, the Arts Incubator and Byron Cohen Gallery -- then head to the East side for a slightly cheekier, more urban experience -- check out Plenum Space, Slap 'n Tickle Gallery and Pi."
Favorite store/shop/boutique
"If you're looking for a unique clothing boutique check out Tomboy on McGee"
Tomboy 1817 McGee, Crossroads; Open Tues-Fri 10am-5pm, Saturday 10am-4pm
Favorite coffee shop/café
"The Roasterie Café, located in Brookside, offers a cozy atmosphere and the best cappuccino in town."
The Roasterie Café 6223 Brookside Blvd, Brookside; Open Monday-Thursday 6am-10pm, Friday 6am-11pm, Saturday 7am-11pm and Sunday 7am-10pm
Favorite Restaurant
"If you’re feeling adventurous the Blue Nile Café in the River Market offers unique Ethiopian fare…no silverware required (or even offered for that matter!)."
The Blue Nile Café 20 East 5th St, City Market; Open Tuesday-Thursday 11am-9pm, Friday & Saturday 11am-10pm, Sunday 11am-3pm (Kansas City's Oldest Ethiopian Restaurant/Veg&Vegan Options) Favorite Bakery/Sweets Shop
"If you enjoy cupcakes (and who doesn’t, really) the offerings at Baby Cakes in the River Market are delicious and cute!"
Baby Cakes 108 E. Missouri Ave, River Market; Open Tuesday-Friday 10am-6pm, Saturday 10am-4pm Favorite Touristy Destination
"The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art is the jewel of Kansas City. The contemporary collection in the new Bloch Building is great, but most people don’t realize what an amazing Asian Collection we hold here. The Nelson is world renowned for the quality of this type of art on display. I could spend the day away in this building. Plus, the lawn is the perfect place for a picnic, and I adore the shuttlecocks."
Photo by Timothy Hurlsey, © Courtesy, The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
Favorite Park
"Loose Park! At any time of day you can find people hanging out in the gardens, relaxing in the vast green space or exercising their way around the mile long loop. It’s padded to save your knees!"
Loose Park Intersection of Wornall & 51st St, South of Plaza; Open 24/7
Favorite Club/Bar
"Westport is Kansas City’s answer to the bar scene—keeping that in mind, McCoy’s is a favorite standby for really good beer and a variety of food."
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