Where the Streets Have New Names
What is it? This is a group art exhibit that offers a different kind of street photography. We will document at day in the life along the newly renamed Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. (formerly The Paseo), one of Kansas City's most prominent historic boulevards. Photographers will explore the entire ten miles of the boulevard from Cliff Drive to 85th Street over a single day, collecting hundreds of images to create an online archive of a moment in time. Highlights of this archive will be exhibited as a collage at Union Station.
When? 10:00am Saturday, May 11 (in case of rain, we'll try again on May 18)
Who? Anyone with a camera is invited to make the five mile hike. Feel free to invite your friends or anyone that might be interested.
Where? We'll divide into two groups. One group will start from the north end where The Paseo turns into Cliff Drive. There's street parking on the Paseo. The second group will start from the south where The Paseo ends at 85th Street. There's parking at the Center Alternative School. Both groups will hike five miles and meet in the middle at Gate's Barbecue on Cleaver II Blvd for lunch.
According to Google, the walk only takes two hours, but I'm guessing it will take at least four hours as we stop for photos. After lunch, you can arrange to be picked up or you can ride the bus back to your car. The Paseo bus only takes 20 minutes from Gates to 85th Street. However, getting to Cliff Drive takes about an hour, and you have to take the Troost bus.
How do I sign up? Email me at jupiterkansas@gmail.com so I know how many people are going, and let me know if you want to do the south hike from 85th Street or the north hike from Cliff Drive. It would help to give me your text number too.
What to bring?
- Cameras with a charged battery and a big memory card so you can photograph your entire hike.
- Water & Snacks
- Sunscreen & Hat
- Good walking shoes
- Curiosity and a good eye
The Kansas City Fringe Festival exhibit will be in the Great Hall of Union Station July 14-28. It's free and open to the public. Every photographer that goes on the hike will get credited.