The 2013 Young Professional Summit has been announced by Fast Forward Topeka and the Greater Topeka Chamber of Commerce.  It will be held on April 4, 2013 at the Ramada Convention Center at 420 SE Sixth Avenue in Topeka, Kansas.  According to a statement on the event website, “This is the premier young professionals event of the [...]

GENIE HOOKAH HOUSE | 4009 SW 21st Street | 408.5952 HOURS OF OPERATION | Sun – Thurs: 5p – 1a | Fri + Sat: 5p – 2a Must be 18-years-old A Hookah, also known as a waterpipe, is a single or multi-stemmed instrument for smoking flavored tobacco called Mu’assel. The smoke is passed through a [...]

My long-suffering husband once came across a list of characteristics of “creative types” on the internet, and of course he had to read them out loud to me. Without fessing up to which ones fit me, or the people I work with here at seveneightfive, I can tell you a few of them: prone to [...]

With a menu that changes weekly, expanding samplings of new wines and desserts, and an owner that is determined to continue the evolution of the atmosphere and aura of his restaurant, The Rowhouse Restaurant (515 Van Buren Street) has become a staple for Topeka foodies. Beginning the week of January 16, 2011 and continuing for [...]

Washburn Law’s legal fraternity, Phi Alpha Delta, invites all Clue lovers to join them for their premier event, “Murder at the Tonylou Awards,” an audience participation murder mystery by Tony Schwartz and Marylou Ambrose. The public (21+) is invited to put on their cocktail attire,  walk the red carpet, and join Phi Alpha Delta on [...]

American Advertising Federation: Topeka Booze for Boobs Booze for Boobs: The event name might be a little crass for some – but effective none-the-less.  Hence the host, the Topeka Advertising Federation.  They intended to persuade the audience (that’s you) to take action (go to the event) and purchase their service (helping others).  I’m sold. Whether [...]