H&R Block World Headquarters, Nelson-Atkins Bloch Building and the President Hotel to be Honored at Community Christian Church Gala
United States of America (Press Release) September 20, 2007 --
KANSAS CITY – Sept 17, 2007 – Three of Kansas City’s most treasured new structures will be celebrated as Community Christian Church marks the 65th anniversary of its church building, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright as “the church of the future.”
“In recognition of our historic church building’s anniversary, the congregation—through a panel of architectural experts-- has selected three key structures in the Kansas City metro area that enhance the quality of life in our community,” said Rev. Robert Lee Hill, senior minister. “We thought it most appropriate to mark the current architectural renaissance and building boom going on in Kansas City as we celebrated the anniversary of our unique church structure. Buildings that contribute to the potential of excellence in the wider community are certainly worthy of our attention and our enthusiastic appreciation. This is going to be fun!”
The three structures will be honored during a ‘Community Treasures’ celebration on Oct. 27 and 28. The celebration will feature a tour of the honorees and a dinner featuring nationally-known HGTV program host and Kansas City native Constance Ramos.
Several Kansas City buildings were carefully considered as the ultimate “jewels of Kansas City.” The honorees are the H&R Block World Headquarters, Nelson-Atkins Bloch Building and the President Hotel. The structures were chosen as prime examples of architecture and design that make Kansas City a great place to live. The architects, builders and construction firms for each project will be honored.
"It is so appropriate to honor these new architectural wonders. They are more than beautiful additions to the Kansas City landscape. They make our community a better place to live," said Carol Suter, Chairperson of the Community Treasures event.
The weekend celebration is open to the public and includes a tour of each honored structure on Oct. 27, and a celebration dinner at the Downtown Marriott on Oct. 28.
Master of ceremonies at the dinner is KCTV 5 chief meteorologist Katie Horner. Glen S. LeRoy, FAIA, FAICP, dean of the College of Architecture and Design at Lawrence Technological University in Southfield, Michigan, will present a profile of the 3 honorees. LeRoy was also a principal at Kansas City’s Gould Evans Associates from 1990 to 2005.
Dinner guests will enjoy the music of Kansas City jazz performers Millie Edwards, Bill Laursen and Tim Whitmer.
Constance Ramos, host of HGTV’s new show, Color Correction, will make a special keynote presentation about the central significance of architecture in society.
Sponsorship opportunities are still available. Tickets must be purchased in advance by Oct. 20 and by check or with a credit card via PayPal.
For more details, please visit www.community-christian.org or call Cheryl in the church office at 816-561-6531.
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“In recognition of our historic church building’s anniversary, the congregation—through a panel of architectural experts-- has selected three key structures in the Kansas City metro area that enhance the quality of life in our community,” said Rev. Robert Lee Hill, senior minister. “We thought it most appropriate to mark the current architectural renaissance and building boom going on in Kansas City as we celebrated the anniversary of our unique church structure. Buildings that contribute to the potential of excellence in the wider community are certainly worthy of our attention and our enthusiastic appreciation. This is going to be fun!”
The three structures will be honored during a ‘Community Treasures’ celebration on Oct. 27 and 28. The celebration will feature a tour of the honorees and a dinner featuring nationally-known HGTV program host and Kansas City native Constance Ramos.
Several Kansas City buildings were carefully considered as the ultimate “jewels of Kansas City.” The honorees are the H&R Block World Headquarters, Nelson-Atkins Bloch Building and the President Hotel. The structures were chosen as prime examples of architecture and design that make Kansas City a great place to live. The architects, builders and construction firms for each project will be honored.
"It is so appropriate to honor these new architectural wonders. They are more than beautiful additions to the Kansas City landscape. They make our community a better place to live," said Carol Suter, Chairperson of the Community Treasures event.
The weekend celebration is open to the public and includes a tour of each honored structure on Oct. 27, and a celebration dinner at the Downtown Marriott on Oct. 28.
Master of ceremonies at the dinner is KCTV 5 chief meteorologist Katie Horner. Glen S. LeRoy, FAIA, FAICP, dean of the College of Architecture and Design at Lawrence Technological University in Southfield, Michigan, will present a profile of the 3 honorees. LeRoy was also a principal at Kansas City’s Gould Evans Associates from 1990 to 2005.
Dinner guests will enjoy the music of Kansas City jazz performers Millie Edwards, Bill Laursen and Tim Whitmer.
Constance Ramos, host of HGTV’s new show, Color Correction, will make a special keynote presentation about the central significance of architecture in society.
Sponsorship opportunities are still available. Tickets must be purchased in advance by Oct. 20 and by check or with a credit card via PayPal.
For more details, please visit www.community-christian.org or call Cheryl in the church office at 816-561-6531.
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