Current Issue | No. 4 of 2025

Kansas After Dark

COVER

A couple enjoys the summer air and live music at the Country Stampede Music Festival, hosted by Azura Amphitheater. Photograph by John Burns.

EDITOR'S LETTER

Letter by Editor-in-Chief

IN THIS ISSUE

Beyond the Magazine

By Andrea Etzel

A look back at the projects that have defined KANSAS!

Next Stop, Flavor!

Story by Cecilia Harris, Photography by Kevin Anderson

These historic depot stations provide a unique dining experience

Star Light, Star Bright

Story by Cecilia Harris

These stargazing experiences offer breathtaking views of the Kansas night sky

Festivals Fit for Royalty

Story by Cecilia Harris, photography by Nick Krug

Step into the 16th century with music, merriment and open-air theater at these fall Renaissance-style festivals

Behind the Scenes 

with Meta Newell-West

A conversation with KANSAS! contributor about their work within (and out) side the pages of the magazine

TASTE OF KANSAS

Savor Latin Flavors

Story by Meta Newell West, Photography by Aaron Patton

Sabor Latin Bar & Grille brings the heat to the heart of Wichita

WIDE OPEN SPACES

Summer Nights, Amplified

Story by Nick Spacek

These outdoor venues are serving up live music and good vibes

"Where Everybody Knows Your Name"

Story by Susan Kraus, Photography by Dave Leiker

A honky-tonk in downtown Emporia is drawing people to the dance floor for some good ol’ fashioned fun
 

FEATURES

Under the Stars

Story by Beccy Tanner, Photography by Doug Stremel

Kansas’ brilliant night sky is the stuff of dreamers and visionaries

A Cocktail Renaissance

Story by Meta Newell West, photography by Julie Mead, Aaron Patton & Doug Stremel

Kansas is crafting a hip and rebellious identity, one martini glass at a time.