Two of my loves in life are typography and the city. The two compliment each other and give memorable character to where we live. Far too often I find myself doing a little too much looking around while I’m driving! My eyes are easily drawn to the letters found around the city. From the elegantly [...]

We have all had that thought that if that perfect song was playing when we walked into a bar or party everyone would notice us, and realize just how cool we are. Fusionology, the new album by The Orphans of Smooth Jazz gives us five wonderful tracks to do just that. Only instead of clubs [...]

On a recent trip to Colorado, I had the opportunity to do some extensive hiking in the mountains. I could easily spend the rest of this article writing about the view, but it would pale in comparison of experiencing it first-hand. A more accessible experience you should try is a sampling of the Odell Brewing [...]

Johanna has been tending bar for seven and a half years, five and half which have been spent at the Dugout. Her favorite drink to make is the Seafoam Green Monster. Equal parts Bacardi 151, Blue Cuaracao, Midori and Captain Morgan Parrot Bay are poured over ice in a shaker, topped off with a splash [...]

WORKS OF HEART Art Event & Auction August 24 | Ramada Hotel + Convention Center | 6p Reserve your tickets, call 270-8996 An art piece created by a pioneer in Topeka’s rich mental health history will highlight Family Service + Guidance Center’s 6th annual Works of Heart Art Event and Auction, Friday, August 24th. A [...]

There are those who complain that Topeka has too many Mexican restaurants. On the other hand, there are those who can’t go a day without eating Mexican food, perhaps explaining the plethora of successful Mexican restaurants in Topeka. For many, the best Mexican food comes from your own kitchen, and for decades there’s been one [...]

The “weekender” is taking a much deserved break this week, so we’re taking editorial control to let you know what we think you should do this weekend. And we all know, the weekend starts on Thursdays, right? Okay, we’re all in agreement. The weekend always kicks off with Top City Thursday, and this week a [...]

I don’t know what happens when people die Can’t seem to grasp it as hard as I try It’s like a song I can hear playing right in my ear That I can’t sing I can’t help listening Jackson Browne’s enduring classic For a Dancer continues to bring reassurance to thousands of his fans who [...]

On Friday July 6th the Midnight Ghost Train will invade the quiet Northeast neighborhood of Oakland, for a rare, much anticipated and much needed Topeka appearance. With the release of their Karate Body records debut on the imminent horizon, Midnight Ghost Train will be performing their explosive brand of blues rooted hard rock at the Brass [...]

After going six years without a gig, one would’ve expected a little rust from The Primetime Heroes during their reunion performances. After witnessing both shows, that assumption was far from the truth. Friday and Saturday, June 15 and 16, The Primetime Heroes played their farewell shows at The Boobie Trap Bar as part of the [...]