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You got talent? NOTO
Do you have talent? Showcase for a chance to win cash prizes and perform at NOTO’s Got Talent Finals on September 12
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The Burger Stand continues to keep their customers their top priority, next to using quality, fresh (local when possible) ingredients to present delicious food to
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RESISTANCE! drops the needle for 10 years
Ten years ago Resistance dropped the needle and plugged in Topeka for a four-year epic dance party that would have resounding vibrations. More than a
MUSIC
Introspective and poetic Hip-Hop
Hip-Hop artist Def-i graces the seveneightfive virtual stage Saturday, July 25
St. Jude Dream House Give Away, Topeka Winner
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® announced last night that Topeka resident, Scott Simmons is the winner of the 2020 Topeka St. Jude Dream Home®Giveaway. Raising more than $500 million for the patients and families
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Windmills, Cupid and True Love
Ballet Midwest is excited to dance the premiere performance of Don Quixote in Northeast Kansas. “This Spanish-themed ballet is fun for the whole family,” states the company who invites you to join the man of La Mancha as he encounters a cast of colorful characters while searching for adventure. This feel-good ballet ends in a glorious celebration of love, chivalry and eternal friendship.
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LITERARY: POETRY + PROSE
The Confluence
Worlds converge between the law and the lawless, the material and spirit worlds, and a man and his past in “The Confluence” a novel by seveneightfive contributor William L. Domme
Poet Laureate of Kansas: May Our Voices Ring True
Poetry is a lens that can be both microscopic and telescopic representing the “…clear expression of mixed feelings,” as poet W.H. Auden suggests. Poetry creates
ARTS + ENTERTAINMENT
Brown Bag Concert Series, now at The Plaza
Wednesday lunch time, free music at Evergy Plaza
RESISTANCE! drops the needle for 10 years
Ten years ago Resistance dropped the needle and plugged in Topeka for a four-year epic dance party that would have resounding vibrations. More than a
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AS SEEN IN PRINT
A GOOD PLACE TO GROW
This work, in its entirety, is a [w]rite of passage – a poet firmly planting their feet in the creative landscape of Kansas.
NEWS + PRESS RELEASES
St. Jude Dream House Give Away, Topeka Winner
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® announced last night that Topeka resident, Scott Simmons is the winner of the 2020 Topeka St. Jude Dream Home®Giveaway. Raising
SMART WAY TO WATCH
LIVE STREAM ON YOUR SMART TV
Join ArtsConnect + seveneightfive magazine every Saturday night in August + September (at 9:30p) for a virtual house concert. Now, watch the show on Roku, Apple and Fire TV.
WOMEN WHO ROCK
A Natural Sparkle
I’ve been a client of Darcella’s for seven years, she’s my superpower — helping keep sanity between work and home obligations. She’s moved with me four times, knows my family, loves my dog and has a key to my home. I knew Darcella was active with Doorstep, serving on the board even. I also knew she sang in her church choir and was of Jewish faith. But in early 2018, Darcella could no longer sweep her accomplishments under the rug.
From Bookworm to Hummingbird: The Story of Paper June
The NOTO Arts district has a new ambitious addition on the block. Inspired by her parents, Angie Grau recently opened Paper June, a child friendly bookstore and arts studio. As you take a step
LOCAL FLAVOR
Biryani + Blues
Much like the music, the food offerings will be spicy, sweet, earthy, authentic and shared with love.
LOCAL MUSIC
Out of the studio comes a five-piece band that solders Americana, acoustic rock and shit-kicking, toe-tapping bluegrass. You don’t know DemFellers ’til you’ve seen ’em live; ain’t that the truth.
