On March 8-11, the Washburn University theatre department will be putting on a special production of three student- written plays.
During the week of Jan. 16, Penny Weiner, associate theatre professor and three theatre students participated in the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival in Iowa.
With all actors, there is a movie that breaks molds and steps outside of what we expect of stars. With "McLintock!" the film is on the face of it, another in a long line of John Wayne western movies, but it stretches itself in many other directions.
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Grief. Sorrow. Pain. Avoidance. All of these words and more are an attempt to describe the play I witnessed this weekend. I say "attempt" because it simply doesn't cover it.
Art is designed to capture the soul of a society. With shrinking arts budgets, both at the state and federal level, Washburn students are working to keep the soul fed through the work of one organization.
The Topeka Zoo, in the heart of Gage Park, is expecting an exciting new addition to its inhabitants early this May. What new addition is that? Penguins.
A great way to start out your weekend on the First Friday of every month is to visit some of the 40 venues around Topeka participating in the First Friday Art Walk.
With the reopening of Washburn's Mulvane Art Museum comes four exciting new exhibits which will be on public display on the First Friday Art Walk on Feb. 3, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Located across from Washburn's corner waterfall is The Flying Monkey, where a cup of coffee can be made four different ways and then some.
Since opening in September 2011, the Burger Stand's business has been busy.
As Black History Month approaches, there are a number of things to keep in mind and reflect on about the true history and significance of African American culture.
To Melissa Villasenor, stand up comedian and impressionist, laughter is the best medicine.
Friday night at Bosco's Downtown, poets shared their work that was published in the Blue Island Review.
As soon as I read the first page of "Windfall Nights," I knew I had come across something unique.
Everyone has been talking about Mr. Stirfry. the huge 100-item fresh Chinese buffet, sushi and hibachi bar located east of the Pizza Hut at S.W. 17th and Wanamaker Rd.
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The movie "Red Tails" is a high action packed flying action movie inspired by the heroic exploits of the first all African American aerial combat unit.
The Great Overland Station of Topeka is showing off a grand collection of Kansas' railroad history. The Station will be showing the exhibit "The People's Kind of Railroad: The Santa Fe, the City, the State, and the Nation," in the Fink Exhibit Gallery through Jan. 28.
This culture behind waiting, specifically in a women's health clinic, was expressed this past weekend in the one-act choreoplay "Tick Tock" written by Marcia Cebulska, with shows at the Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library and the YWCA.
Topeka Civic Theatre is the place to go for a night of improv, games and shenanigans, provided by the members of Laughing Matters Improvisational Comedy Troupe and Laughing Matters Junior.
To my surprise, I walked into the Helen Hocker Theater and realized I might be wrong just from one look at the set.
Along with giving gifts and goodwill toward others, the holiday season also comes with its share of socialization and the occasional party or two.
Free music, art and videos, all in the holiday spirit, are offered within the "A Light Goes On" project. While the art is new, similar projects have been around for years.
Patrick Tomei's senior exhibit "Zenskunigenron" is on display from Dec. 5-23 inside of the Andrew J. & Georgia Neese-Gray Theater Lobby Gallery.
Dinner and a show plus a holiday atmosphere with a twist is what audience members can expect if planning to attend the Break Room's second annual performance of David Sedaris' tale, the "Santaland Diaries."
The Jazz Ensembles I and II performed a vivid array of jazz music, with pieces ranging from Cannonball Adderley's "Dat Dere," arranged by Eric Morales to a song called "I Could Write a Book," arranged by Harry Connick Jr.
Travis Garwood found his inspiration through death, as well as birth.
With prepubescent robots and a natural aversion to vegetables on his mind, Eric McHenry, Washburn assistant professor of English, recently released his new book of children's poetry "Mommy Daddy Evan Sage."
Thanksgiving is a long standing American tradition, and brings to mind visions of roast turkey, mashed potatoes and other butter-laden foods.
One of Washburn's newest faculty members for 2011 in the art department is Jennifer Marsh, who teaches Design I, an introductory course in design principles.
The African American Male Leadership Council had a special presentation for a group of young men last Friday night on Veterans day, when Sinbad the Entertainer came to the Topeka Performing Arts Center before his show.
The year 2011 marks the 16th annual outdoor exhibition, sponsored by Washburn University and by the Campus Beautification Committee.
Natalie Wang's senior art exhibit "West Meets East" is currently on display in the Art building, until this Friday, Oct. 28.
Ever since David Adkins, professionally known as "Sinbad the Entertainer," first came to Topeka—the city has been anxiously awaiting his return. This Friday, Nov. 11, marks his official return at the Topeka Performing Arts Center.
Washburn art student Michael Allen's senior show "Effect" is a mixture of mediums and manipulations, chronicling his evolution as an artist.
Washburn-based funk band Echo Lake provided the musical entertainment Oct. 29 at the Looking Glass Tattoo-Ween Costume Party, hosted by Blackbird Espresso Bar and Bistro.
Natalie Wang's senior art exhibit "West Meets East" is currently on display in the Art building, until this Friday, Oct. 28.
Having already published books and shorts stories as far back as 1971 in Kansas University's literary magazine "The Cottonwood," Professor Tom Averill, Washburn writer-in -residence, recently saw the release of his new novel "Rode."
The Washburn Art Building on campus, currently houses Koger‘s "evolution." The exhibit is required as part of Washburn University's transformational experience for those graduating with a bachelor in fine arts degree.
Most widely known for being a two-time winner of ABC's "Dancing with the Stars," country music singer and actress, Julianne Hough, is getting ready to cut loose in front of audiences worldwide this Friday ainthe remake of "Footloose," directed by Craig Brewer, comes to the big screen.
Brewer said that he knows how to put music together in a movie that is thrilling or compelling and is a huge fan of the original "Footloose."
Porubsky's Deli and Grocery has been a familiar local gem in the northeast area of Topeka known as Little Russia since 1947, when it was opened by Charles and Lydia Porubsky.
In the last two years, Topeka has seen growth of interest in reinvigorating the downtown part of the city.
This month's Friday Art Walk of Topeka will take place Oct. 7 at Southwind Gallery.
This year's fall lineup of new and returning TV shows boasts of drama, action adventure, science fiction, crime, new cast members and meltdowns.
The Topeka Performing Arts Center (TPAC) has been serving its city by "…providing for the advancement, promotion, presentation, and development of the arts to meet the diverse cultural and educational needs of our community," as stated in their mission statement.
Payless Shoes has followed in the footsteps of Toms with their Good Shoe Project to bring shoes to children in need.
Christian rock concert's inaugural show a hit in North Topeka
Check out some of the pictures taken by copy editor Josh Rouse at the inaugural 2011 In Session Music Festival, which featured area worships bands and well as headliner Cloverton.
As the summer comes to an end for the youth of Topeka, one last fun event helped to bring entertainment to the masses and celebrate a part of the capital city's heritage.
Mulvane Art Museum also features various exhibitions from local artists, as well as artists from around the world. From June 18 until September 18 the show "Art of the Brick" will be in the upstairs gallery, an exhibition featuring 28 sculptures created out of LEGOs, by New York based artist Nathan Sawaya. This will be on display through the end of the summer and into the beginning of the 2011 Fall Semester and students are highly encouraged to check it out.
Getting involved, supporting other students and colleagues and getting educated is all part of the college experience according to Mark Norman, who is about to go into his third year as the director of bands at Washburn University.
Local band Head Change was chosen from a battle of the bands to play at Kanrocksas Music Festival.
The Movie Event of a Generation
The movie event of a generation has arrived in theatres. The long awaited conclusion to the Harry Potter series that fans have long awaited for is at long last here.
Nathan Sawaya's 28 LEGO® brick sculptures will form "The Art of the Brick" exhibit June 18 to Sept. 18 at the Mulvane Art Museum. Admission is free.
Art fair thrives at Washburn despite elimination of Kansas Arts Commission
This weekend, Washburn University is hosting the Mulvane Mountain/Plains Art Fair, a two-day event featuring live music, food and pieces of work from nearly 90 artists from around the country.
If you are searching for a new place to study, get a coffee or espresso, or just relax, The Classic Bean in Fairlawn Plaza is the premier spot.
You can't argue with numbers. With more than $10 billion in yearly revenue, the video game industry has grown to rival the media giants like film and music. It's no secret that college students are playing video games. According the the ESRB, 49 percent of gamers are between the ages of 18 and 49, but students at Washburn are doing more than just playing.
Sequels usually have a hard time living up to the original, especially when the original is a cult classic. In any series, you walk a fine line between the Empire Strikes Back and the Phantom Menace.
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