Thacher is a formidable-looking building at 110 E. 8th Avenue with its pillars of Capitol-era limestone muscling their way down to street level. As the brand new home of Gizmo Pictures and the upcoming Blue Planet Café, the enormous Thacher fits the bill. It’s an adaptable place with a façade that’s been locked into downtown’s [...]

Summer is here and so are free, outdoor concerts suitable for all ages.  However, the once highly-anticipated Brown Bag series and Thursday evening shows at the Gage Park Amphitheater have halted due to city budget cuts. Despite the decrease in performances, this summer still allows for some free music outside and we encourage you to [...]

Topeka is hosting two rocking music events at two Topeka venues, so no matter what your musical inclinations may be, you’re likely to find it this weekend. The Topeka Music Scene Band Battle, Part 1, kicks it off Saturday, June 5, at 1 p.m, at Hot Pockets in Oakland.  When Les Roediger, event organizer and [...]

The Downtown Topeka Farmers Market and Heartland Visioning are proud to announce the beginning of the Music at the Market season. The season opens with the Blue Devils on May 1. Performers will appear between 9 and 11 a.m. at the foot of the south entrance of the Judicial Building at Huntoon and Harrison streets, downtown, [...]