Kansas City’s arts community is world class. Internationally known museums, dynamic galleries and outstanding performances create a colorful palette that attracts locals and visitors alike.

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1. One of America’s most comprehensive general art museums, The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art features 34,500 items spanning more than 5,000 years. Check out the museum's new Bloch Building, which expanded the renowned museum by 71 percent.

2. The nationally-acclaimed Kansas City Ballet has romanced local audiences for five decades. This winter, don't miss the return of a treasured Kansas City tradition. Families flock to Kansas City Ballet's million-dollar presentation of The Nutcracker, the largest in an eight-state region.

In the spirit for more holiday shows? Check out the Radio City Christmas Spectacular at Sprint Center, country superstar Wynonna's holiday show at the Midland by AMC, A Tuna Christmas at the American Heartland Theatre or A Christmas Carol by the Kansas City Repertory Theatre.

3. For a splash of fun, try the art-infused Café Sebastienne at the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art. The award-winning restaurant pairs culinary creations with a unique setting.

4. The nationally acclaimed Lyric Opera is the largest performing arts group in the Kansas City area. This November, the company presents the Roman tragedy Julius Caesar, one of the world's most popular operas. Torn from the pages of history, watch as Cleopatra seduces Caesar in pursuit of the Egyptian throne.

5. Join the thousands who flock to the Crossroads Arts District for one of the nation’s largest art walks. First Fridays are a local favorite with galleries and shops remaining open from 7 to 9 p.m. the first Friday of each month.

Even more ideas:

• American Heartland Theatre
• Quality Hill Playhouse
• Kansas City Repertory Theatre
• Unicorn Theatre
• New Theatre Restaurant