Wind Map

“An invisible, ancient source of energy surrounds us—energy that powered the first explorations of the world, and that may be a key to the future.”

Wind Map

“An invisible, ancient source of energy surrounds us—energy that powered the first explorations of the world, and that may be a key to the future.”

Stewart Losee

Stewart Losee flew into the Palace for a few days to update his blog and map out plans for this current project, TSAZ.  Stewart participated in the debut of barnloft PICK-N-O-KEE, shared some great beats, and mind mapped the possibilites of living

Stewart Losee

Stewart Losee flew into the Palace for a few days to update his blog and map out plans for this current project, TSAZ.  Stewart participated in the debut of barnloft PICK-N-O-KEE, shared some great beats, and mind mapped the possibilites of living

E A T I N G: R A W/V E G A N

During Amy’s visit we explored vegan and raw food preparations.  Though one night after one two many beers and an evening of attempted noodling, we ate greens and bacon with mayonaise on homemade bread.  We weren’t too hardcore about our

E A T I N G: R A W/V E G A N

During Amy’s visit we explored vegan and raw food preparations.  Though one night after one two many beers and an evening of attempted noodling, we ate greens and bacon with mayonaise on homemade bread.  We weren’t too hardcore about our

Debbie Hu

Debbie Hu has been in Kansas City working with poet Anne Boyer this summer.  Debbie is a poet and has been to visit the Palace on two seperate occasions this summer which we very much enjoyed!  She rocked it during PICK-N-OH-KEE in

Debbie Hu

Debbie Hu has been in Kansas City working with poet Anne Boyer this summer.  Debbie is a poet and has been to visit the Palace on two seperate occasions this summer which we very much enjoyed!  She rocked it during PICK-N-OH-KEE in

INDIGENOUS | OUT OF THE WILD WITH A.BITTERMAN

KC artist A.Bitterman’s residency project at Andrea Zittel’s Indy Island. Project Blog

INDIGENOUS | OUT OF THE WILD WITH A.BITTERMAN

KC artist A.Bitterman’s residency project at Andrea Zittel’s Indy Island. Project Blog

Amy Fredman

The Palace recently hosted Kansas City based artist Amy Fredman whose work explores embroidery that shifts between the bounds of painting and textiles.  She spent time working in the studio on a large scale embroidery painting of Flora and Anna. 

Amy Fredman

The Palace recently hosted Kansas City based artist Amy Fredman whose work explores embroidery that shifts between the bounds of painting and textiles.  She spent time working in the studio on a large scale embroidery painting of Flora and Anna. 

TRANSPERSONAL EDUCATION: A CURRICULUM FOR FEELING AND BEING

                                                                  Transpersonal Psychology

TRANSPERSONAL EDUCATION: A CURRICULUM FOR FEELING AND BEING

                                                                  Transpersonal Psychology

Lateral Thinking

Lateral thinking is solving problems through an indirect and creative approach, using reasoning that is not immediately obvious and involving ideas that may not be obtainable by using only traditional step-by-step logic. Lateral thinking is different from our normal perceptions regarding creativity and innovation, and it is an

Lateral Thinking

Lateral thinking is solving problems through an indirect and creative approach, using reasoning that is not immediately obvious and involving ideas that may not be obtainable by using only traditional step-by-step logic. Lateral thinking is different from our normal perceptions regarding creativity and innovation, and it is an

Oblique Strategies

Oblique Strategies is a deck of 7×9 cm printed cards in a black container box,[1] created by Brian Eno and Peter Schmidt and first published in 1975.[2] Each card offers an aphorism intended to help artists (particularly musicians) break creative blocks… Or you can make your own here… Edition 1

Oblique Strategies

Oblique Strategies is a deck of 7×9 cm printed cards in a black container box,[1] created by Brian Eno and Peter Schmidt and first published in 1975.[2] Each card offers an aphorism intended to help artists (particularly musicians) break creative blocks… Or you can make your own here… Edition 1

Madness

  Madness & Civilization WIKIPEDIA PAGE Elyn Saks:  A tale of mental illness–from the inside

Madness

  Madness & Civilization WIKIPEDIA PAGE Elyn Saks:  A tale of mental illness–from the inside

Tim Amundson & Drew Roth

Kansas City based artists Tim Amundson and Drew Roth visited the Palace for a few days on there way up to Clermont, IA. Tim Amundson has been traveling over the last year photographing the American landscape and social strata.  His

Tim Amundson & Drew Roth

Kansas City based artists Tim Amundson and Drew Roth visited the Palace for a few days on there way up to Clermont, IA. Tim Amundson has been traveling over the last year photographing the American landscape and social strata.  His

Carmen Moreno & Amos Leager

Kansas City artists Carmen Moreno and Amos Leager collaboratively designed a tent that used a pin hole camera they created to view the Transit of Venus.  They set up the tent on the Palace lawn for a viewing.  Kansas City

Carmen Moreno & Amos Leager

Kansas City artists Carmen Moreno and Amos Leager collaboratively designed a tent that used a pin hole camera they created to view the Transit of Venus.  They set up the tent on the Palace lawn for a viewing.  Kansas City

E A T I N G: K O R E A N

While Sarabeth was visiting we explored Korean cuisine.  We blended fresh orange juice with Boulevard wheat beer to make “orange beer”!  After the transit of Venus we ate pork dumplings, fried rice, and cool cucumber soup next to a fire. 

E A T I N G: K O R E A N

While Sarabeth was visiting we explored Korean cuisine.  We blended fresh orange juice with Boulevard wheat beer to make “orange beer”!  After the transit of Venus we ate pork dumplings, fried rice, and cool cucumber soup next to a fire. 

Sarabeth Dunton-Diamond

The Palace recently hosted multidisciplinary Kansas City based artist Sarabeth Dunton-Diamond.  While at the Palace she expanded on a project that re-purposes venetian blinds to create temporary installations within the space of the landscape. Check out more of her performances,

Sarabeth Dunton-Diamond

The Palace recently hosted multidisciplinary Kansas City based artist Sarabeth Dunton-Diamond.  While at the Palace she expanded on a project that re-purposes venetian blinds to create temporary installations within the space of the landscape. Check out more of her performances,

The Power of Play in Learning

An article that was presented and discussed through Herbal Coaching Community. “The Power of Play in Learning“

The Power of Play in Learning

An article that was presented and discussed through Herbal Coaching Community. “The Power of Play in Learning“

Prepatory List of Future Studies Topics

From Early Futures… What exactly should be included in future studies education for early childhood? Firstly, let’s be clear, we do not want to study, project or pretend to know the future. Rather, future studies is about possibilities – creating

Prepatory List of Future Studies Topics

From Early Futures… What exactly should be included in future studies education for early childhood? Firstly, let’s be clear, we do not want to study, project or pretend to know the future. Rather, future studies is about possibilities – creating

Early Futures

Early Futures is a source of research, projects and notes regarding ideas for alternatives in studying and engaging with young children. We believe that children provide deep insight into our understanding of human development and that integrated research with children shifts

Early Futures

Early Futures is a source of research, projects and notes regarding ideas for alternatives in studying and engaging with young children. We believe that children provide deep insight into our understanding of human development and that integrated research with children shifts

Ptak Science Books

“A million words on connections in the history of science, math and technology with images, social history and general found environments.” http://longstreet.typepad.com/thesciencebookstore/

Ptak Science Books

“A million words on connections in the history of science, math and technology with images, social history and general found environments.” http://longstreet.typepad.com/thesciencebookstore/

E A T I N G: F R E N C H

Here are a few dishes that were made during Aaron Storck’s visit.  The video he created during his residency is now on view at the H&R Block Artspace’s 2012 Flatfile show. We cooked up a chicken raised here at the

E A T I N G: F R E N C H

Here are a few dishes that were made during Aaron Storck’s visit.  The video he created during his residency is now on view at the H&R Block Artspace’s 2012 Flatfile show. We cooked up a chicken raised here at the

The Austerity Kitchen

“Bringing you the best simple, savory fare history has to offer.” The Austerity Kitchen

The Austerity Kitchen

“Bringing you the best simple, savory fare history has to offer.” The Austerity Kitchen

EWG’s Skin Deep Database

A great resource that offers consumer’s a look into the ingredients and levels of toxicity found in cosmetics. “It’s our mission at Environmental Working Group to use the power of information to protect human health and the environment. EWG’s Skin

EWG’s Skin Deep Database

A great resource that offers consumer’s a look into the ingredients and levels of toxicity found in cosmetics. “It’s our mission at Environmental Working Group to use the power of information to protect human health and the environment. EWG’s Skin

Aaron Storck

The Palace recently hosted installation, video, performance, sound, poet, wizard artist Mr. Aaron Storck.  Aaron set up set for a video project down in the cow pasture, in the midst of a small wooded area.  He shot footage for his

Aaron Storck

The Palace recently hosted installation, video, performance, sound, poet, wizard artist Mr. Aaron Storck.  Aaron set up set for a video project down in the cow pasture, in the midst of a small wooded area.  He shot footage for his

Todd Christiansen & Lindsey Fernandez

LATE ENTRY:  During Neil Thrun’s stay here at the Palace, his collaborator Todd Christiansen and Lindsey Fernandez (a current painting student at KCAI) joined us for an evening.  They filmed the goats in the barn for a current video project

Todd Christiansen & Lindsey Fernandez

LATE ENTRY:  During Neil Thrun’s stay here at the Palace, his collaborator Todd Christiansen and Lindsey Fernandez (a current painting student at KCAI) joined us for an evening.  They filmed the goats in the barn for a current video project

Earthbag House

Earthbag House Plans Low-Cost Multipurpose Minibuilding Made With Earthbags Earthbag Building Website Basic Earthbag Building

Earthbag House

Earthbag House Plans Low-Cost Multipurpose Minibuilding Made With Earthbags Earthbag Building Website Basic Earthbag Building

New Economics Institute

The New Economics Institute is a US organization that uniquely combines vision, theory, action, and communication to effect a transition to a new economy — an economy that gives priority to supporting human well-being and Earth’s natural systems. Our multidisciplinary

New Economics Institute

The New Economics Institute is a US organization that uniquely combines vision, theory, action, and communication to effect a transition to a new economy — an economy that gives priority to supporting human well-being and Earth’s natural systems. Our multidisciplinary

Wayback Machine

->Internet Archive ->The Open Library is another project of the Internet Archive. The site seeks to include a web page database for every book ever published, a sort of open source version of WorldCat. It holds 23 million catalog records

Wayback Machine

->Internet Archive ->The Open Library is another project of the Internet Archive. The site seeks to include a web page database for every book ever published, a sort of open source version of WorldCat. It holds 23 million catalog records

Digital Dark Age

The digital dark age is a possible future situation where it will be difficult or impossible to read historical digital documents and multimedia, because they have been stored in an obsolete and obscure digital format. The name derives from the

Digital Dark Age

The digital dark age is a possible future situation where it will be difficult or impossible to read historical digital documents and multimedia, because they have been stored in an obsolete and obscure digital format. The name derives from the

Field Trip Publishing

Big thanks to Field Trip Publishing for designing a few treats for the Palace!  They designed the poppin’ header here on the blog.   You’ll see it and more floating around soon, so keep your eyes open. More of their

Field Trip Publishing

Big thanks to Field Trip Publishing for designing a few treats for the Palace!  They designed the poppin’ header here on the blog.   You’ll see it and more floating around soon, so keep your eyes open. More of their

Outer Baldonia

The Principality of Outer Baldonia is a now defunct micronation whose territorial pretensions comprised the roughly 4 acres (16,000 m2) of Outer Bald Tusket Island 8 nautical miles (15 km) off the southern tip of the Canadian province of Nova Scotia. Nova

Outer Baldonia

The Principality of Outer Baldonia is a now defunct micronation whose territorial pretensions comprised the roughly 4 acres (16,000 m2) of Outer Bald Tusket Island 8 nautical miles (15 km) off the southern tip of the Canadian province of Nova Scotia. Nova

Sealand

Sealand was founded as a sovereign Principality in 1967 in international waters, six miles off the eastern shores of Britain. The history of Sealand is a story of a struggle for liberty. Sealand was founded on the principle that any

Sealand

Sealand was founded as a sovereign Principality in 1967 in international waters, six miles off the eastern shores of Britain. The history of Sealand is a story of a struggle for liberty. Sealand was founded on the principle that any

E A T I N G: M E D I T E R R A N E A N

Neil chose to explore Mediterranean cuisine while he stays here at the Palace.  The first morning we enjoyed an egg tomato dish and since then have made baklava, spinach with rice, stuffed zucchini, pita bread, sesame yogurt spinach salad, hummus,

E A T I N G: M E D I T E R R A N E A N

Neil chose to explore Mediterranean cuisine while he stays here at the Palace.  The first morning we enjoyed an egg tomato dish and since then have made baklava, spinach with rice, stuffed zucchini, pita bread, sesame yogurt spinach salad, hummus,

Neil Thrun

The Palace is proud to announce its current resident in artist, Mr. Neil Thrun who joins us from the Kansas City land.  Neil has been spending time with the goats, Meta and Lou, gathering footage for a new video that

Neil Thrun

The Palace is proud to announce its current resident in artist, Mr. Neil Thrun who joins us from the Kansas City land.  Neil has been spending time with the goats, Meta and Lou, gathering footage for a new video that

Sacred Texts Resource

Sacred Texts “This site is a freely available archive of electronic texts about religion, mythology, legends and folklore, and occult and esoteric topics. Texts are presented in English translation and, where possible, in the original language.”  

Sacred Texts Resource

Sacred Texts “This site is a freely available archive of electronic texts about religion, mythology, legends and folklore, and occult and esoteric topics. Texts are presented in English translation and, where possible, in the original language.”  

Artists & Alchemists

“Artists & Alchemists is a feature documentary film that explores the resurgence of 19th century chemical photography.  By following ten renowned photographers creating daguerreotypes, ferrotypes and wet plate collodion photographs, Artists & Alchemists documents the sacrifice and personal vision needed

Artists & Alchemists

“Artists & Alchemists is a feature documentary film that explores the resurgence of 19th century chemical photography.  By following ten renowned photographers creating daguerreotypes, ferrotypes and wet plate collodion photographs, Artists & Alchemists documents the sacrifice and personal vision needed

Ballerina Trailer

“In the grand tradition of the Ballets Russes comes a portrait of five Russian ballerinas from the Mariinsky Theatre (also known as the Kirov). The dancers profiled in this revealing film are tough, insightful and exceptionally talented; onstage they reveal

Ballerina Trailer

“In the grand tradition of the Ballets Russes comes a portrait of five Russian ballerinas from the Mariinsky Theatre (also known as the Kirov). The dancers profiled in this revealing film are tough, insightful and exceptionally talented; onstage they reveal

Marina 59

“Marina 59 is a five-acre property nestled in Somerville Basin, Jamaica Bay, Queens. The marina is an hour from the city or Brooklyn on the A train to Far Rockaway. The elevated line bisects the peninsula, with the bay to

Marina 59

“Marina 59 is a five-acre property nestled in Somerville Basin, Jamaica Bay, Queens. The marina is an hour from the city or Brooklyn on the A train to Far Rockaway. The elevated line bisects the peninsula, with the bay to

Learn how to butcher a chicken…

The Palace has recently acquired 12 Cornish Cross chicks that will be ready to butcher in 6 weeks.  Apply now, so you can stay with us at the Palace and enjoy afternoons of laying in the green grass eating fried

Learn how to butcher a chicken…

The Palace has recently acquired 12 Cornish Cross chicks that will be ready to butcher in 6 weeks.  Apply now, so you can stay with us at the Palace and enjoy afternoons of laying in the green grass eating fried

The Story of Cosmetics

“The Story of Cosmetics, released on July 21st, 2010, examines the pervasive use of toxic chemicals in our everyday personal care products, from lipstick to baby shampoo. Produced with Free Range Studios and hosted by Annie Leonard, the seven-minute film

The Story of Cosmetics

“The Story of Cosmetics, released on July 21st, 2010, examines the pervasive use of toxic chemicals in our everyday personal care products, from lipstick to baby shampoo. Produced with Free Range Studios and hosted by Annie Leonard, the seven-minute film

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Cooking Everything? A Discussion with Mark Bittman

Cooking Everything? Bittman Gets Back To ‘Basics’ Listen

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Cooking Everything? A Discussion with Mark Bittman

Cooking Everything? Bittman Gets Back To ‘Basics’ Listen

How Creativity Works

‘How Creativity Works’: It’s All In Your Imagination : NPR Listen  

How Creativity Works

‘How Creativity Works’: It’s All In Your Imagination : NPR Listen  

Life in a Day

Life In A Day is a historic film capturing for future generations what it was like to be alive on the 24th of July, 2010. Executive produced by Ridley Scott and directed by Kevin Macdonald.

Life in a Day

Life In A Day is a historic film capturing for future generations what it was like to be alive on the 24th of July, 2010. Executive produced by Ridley Scott and directed by Kevin Macdonald.

Blueseed/Who Owns the Ocean?

Here’s an idea that generates a range of meaningful questions regarding our approach to ‘boundaries’ and human agency. Blueseed’s Website Blueseed: ‘Startup Incubator’ Could Sail Past Immigration Law Who Owns the Oceans?

Blueseed/Who Owns the Ocean?

Here’s an idea that generates a range of meaningful questions regarding our approach to ‘boundaries’ and human agency. Blueseed’s Website Blueseed: ‘Startup Incubator’ Could Sail Past Immigration Law Who Owns the Oceans?

KATZ’S NEW READ: The Art of Fermentation

The Art of Fermentation is the most comprehensive guide to do-it-yourself home fermentation ever published. Sandor Katz presents the concepts and processes behind fermentation in ways that are simple enough to guide a reader through their first experience making sauerkraut

KATZ’S NEW READ: The Art of Fermentation

The Art of Fermentation is the most comprehensive guide to do-it-yourself home fermentation ever published. Sandor Katz presents the concepts and processes behind fermentation in ways that are simple enough to guide a reader through their first experience making sauerkraut

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Ideas in Food

IDEAS IN FOOD Aki Kamozawa & H. Alexander Talbot Aki Kamozawa and H. Alexander Talbot are Ideas in Food, a blog, a book, and a culinary consulting business based in Levittown, PA. They met in the kitchen at Clio in Boston

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Ideas in Food

IDEAS IN FOOD Aki Kamozawa & H. Alexander Talbot Aki Kamozawa and H. Alexander Talbot are Ideas in Food, a blog, a book, and a culinary consulting business based in Levittown, PA. They met in the kitchen at Clio in Boston

William Morris

William Morris_WikiPage Articles on Morris Arts and Crafts Movement_WikiPage

William Morris

William Morris_WikiPage Articles on Morris Arts and Crafts Movement_WikiPage

Howard Zinn

This acclaimed film looks at the amazing life of the renowned historian, activist and author. Following his early days as a shipyard labor organizer and bombardier in World War II, Zinn became an academic rebel and leader of civil disobedience

Howard Zinn

This acclaimed film looks at the amazing life of the renowned historian, activist and author. Following his early days as a shipyard labor organizer and bombardier in World War II, Zinn became an academic rebel and leader of civil disobedience

AO&: Where’s the Edge of the Pot?

A discussion with AO& from Collapse VII:  Culinary Materialism.  An Urbanomic publication. PDF…“Where’s the Edge of the Pot?”  

AO&: Where’s the Edge of the Pot?

A discussion with AO& from Collapse VII:  Culinary Materialism.  An Urbanomic publication. PDF…“Where’s the Edge of the Pot?”  

SOIL: Putting Waste to Work

Emerging Explorer Sasha Kramer fights some of Haiti’s most pressing health, economic and environmental problems, one toilet at a time.  A link to her organization SOIL.

SOIL: Putting Waste to Work

Emerging Explorer Sasha Kramer fights some of Haiti’s most pressing health, economic and environmental problems, one toilet at a time.  A link to her organization SOIL.

Temporary Art Review

Temporary Art Review is a platform for contemporary art criticism that focuses on alternative spaces and critical exchange among disparate art communities. Temporary is a national network, highlighting both practical and theoretical discourse through exhibition reviews, interviews, essays and features

Temporary Art Review

Temporary Art Review is a platform for contemporary art criticism that focuses on alternative spaces and critical exchange among disparate art communities. Temporary is a national network, highlighting both practical and theoretical discourse through exhibition reviews, interviews, essays and features

Art Practical

  Art Practical is an online magazine that enriches critical dialogue for the Bay Area visual arts by providing comprehensive analysis of events and exhibitions. Since its launch in October 2009, we have worked with a network of partners to

Art Practical

  Art Practical is an online magazine that enriches critical dialogue for the Bay Area visual arts by providing comprehensive analysis of events and exhibitions. Since its launch in October 2009, we have worked with a network of partners to