It is unfortunate there are things we have no control over. For instance, the playoffs are in full swing and the Kansas City Chiefs are nowhere to be seen. While our spirits may be rattled as our favorite teams fall, they can be soothed by the choice of our favorite beers. Whether you are watching [...]

The Fall Slash + Bash Film Festival is here and promises a goolish good time. The Annual Horror and Sci-Fi film festival kicks off Thursday, October 6 with the viewing of the original PSYCHO at Gizmo Pictures.  Admission is FREE.  Then films will play at The Break Room and Field of Greens all day and [...]

Celebrate culture through cuisine at the 7th Annual Ethnic Food Festival on October 8th.  The festival features delicious dinners and desserts from culinary traditions of Greece and Lebanon. 7th Annual Ethnic Food Festival Saturday, October 8 11 am – 3 pm Sts. Peter & Paul Orthodox Church 2615 SW Huntoon View the menu Dishes include: [...]

One of our favorite local restaurants is opening a second location in downtown Topeka. New City Cafe, known for their addictive blend of eclectic Caribbean and Latin cuisine, beautifully prepared with fresh, high quality ingredients, has been pleasing diners in their chic restaurant located in Gage Center since 2003 under owner Luis Guillén. Since the [...]

seveneightfive and XYZ photographer Adam Koger exhibits his senior art show September 26 through October 14 at Washburn University. Titled, “Evolution,” Koger’s senior exhibit is a self-reflection of his own evolution: single dad, starving artist, Topekan, student and more. He will receive his Bachelor of Fine Arts from Washburn University this winter. Koger’s work involves [...]

The entire Washburn university music department will be showcased in a seamless concert in one hour and 15 minutes — with each work performed in a different location in the auditorium with no break in between – at the second annual Mosaic Concert at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 24 in White Concert Hall. Ensembles featured [...]

Twenty local and regional artisans will show and sell their work in three large gardens when “Art in the Garden” opens on Sunday, September 18, from 3:00-7:30p. Included among the works are oil, acrylic and watercolor paintings, jewelry, floral designs, ironwork sculptures, photographs, weavings, hypertufa, pottery, fused glass bowls, charcoal and etched drawings and hand-crafted [...]

CJ’s Summer Stout Named after one of Blind Tiger’s biggest fans, CJ the Goodyear Wrangler.  You can find this purveyor of fine tread holding court on the east side of the bar.  He will gladly share his depth of knowledge on just about any subject you wish to bring up.  Two favorite topics include the [...]

Topeka’s Slash + Bash Festival back and bigger than ever. Slash + Bash Film Fest Schd: Friday, 6/24 On the outdoor screen 9:00 pm – Lawrence Filmmaker Patrick Rea Presents two short films with Q&A – “Time’s Up Eve” & “Get Off My Porch” 10:00 pm – “Aliens (Special Edition)” Saturday, 6/25 The Break Room [...]

A night of Baseball and music by Beans & Cornbread.  Photo essay by Amanda Reynolds. Lake Shawnee | Monday, May 16 | TBones Baseball Game