Historic Opera Houses of Kansas
Raised across the state as edifices of high culture (at least in name), opera houses are now being restored and revisited for community events and performances In the late 1800s, railroad lines were…
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Urban Ice Skating
Big-city ice rinks draw in the skaters during the winter season For over two decades, the Kansas City Ice Center and Pavilion in Shawnee has been a destination ice rink for skaters of all skill…
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Breweries that Stand Out: Reasons to Love Kansas
NORSEMEN BREWING COMPANY Topeka Founded in 2016, this brewery serves Norse-inspired entrees and salads alongside freshly brewed craft beer. Typically on tap year-round are Odin’s One EyePA, Shield…
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Old-Fashioned Holiday Celebrations in Kansas
Photography by Andrew Pankratz Communities across the state hold nostalgic Christmas and holiday events The nostalgia of traditional Christmas celebrations will be on display for visitors to…
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Kansas Cider Makers
Photography by Aaron Patton Kansas farms and cider masters perfect the taste of a traditional drink Kenneth and Denise Gardner developed a love for dry hard cider while spending a summer in England…
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Behind the Lens with Nick Krug
A conversation with KANSAS! photographers about their lives in photography Originally raised in St. Charles, Missouri, Nick Krug initially made his way to Kansas in the summer of 1997 when he…
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Dwayne's Prints On
A world-famous photo lab in Kansas continues to thrive under a new generation Photography by Bill Stephens Derek and Josh Carter remember December 20, 2010, the day their grandfather gained…
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Floating Down the Kaw
Photography by Michael Pearce State programs, nonprofit groups and outdoor equipment suppliers have made it easy to explore and enjoy a treasured waterway Growing up in the early 1980s, Dawn Buehler…
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Rolled Ice Cream
Photography by David Mayes Shops across the state bring a sweet approach to an old summer favorite A treat to the eyes and palate, the international trend of hand-rolled ice cream began in…
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Letting the Strings Sing
Photography by Kevin Anderson A Merriam violin maker creates instruments for professional and beginner musicians “I was making violins at night and on the weekends and restoring one-quarter to…
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