seveneightifve November 15 2014 Holiday Issue by seveneightfive magazine

Topeka’s guide to art, entertainment, lifestyle + local flavor

HOLIDAY ISSUE: November 15, 2014 - January 2015• Vol. IX Issue IV

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ART + ENTERTAINMENT 18 23 26 28 29

cabinet of curiosities knock and the door will open travel: hotel sorella, kc plaza theatre first friday artwalk map

LOCAL FLAVOR 3 4 12 14 16 21

mug shot: winter holiday beers x-marks the spot food ninja: kim’s vietnamese noble house drink + happy hour specials two breweries celebrate 25 years

LIFESTYLE

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MUG SHOT

WINTER HOLIDAY BEERS beers that will warm up your taste buds by Rio Cervantes-Reed | photo provided | @TopekaBeer

Deschutes Brewery’s Jubelale - a winter tradition

When you crack open a bottle of Deschute’s Jubelale Winter Ale, you’re getting more than a mouthful of well-layered, hoppy adult beverage; you’re also getting 26 years of Portland, OR brewery and art history. Deschute’s Brewery first introduced this seasonal ale in 1988, with a bottle label by graphic designer Ed Carson. Subsequent bottlings of Jubelale were adorned with art by various Oregonbased artists. The world-class art and world-champion winter ale make a great match and are perfect to take along for winter holiday celebrations, whether it’s the office Christmas party or a dinner gathering with friends and family. Jubelale pours a deep amber-to-garnet shade, emits a caramel scented aroma, and leaves a pleasant hoppy aftertaste following the buttery mouthful. Pick up a six-pack at your local liquor store on your way to the party. You’ll find a happy hostess upon your arrival, or maybe even impress your mother-in-law. Visit deschutesbrewery.com to see all the labels from years past.

Shock Top Chocolate Wheat

The only thing I hate about this beer is that Shock Top chose to name this beer “Shockolate” Wheat. “Chocolate” would have been just fine. But otherwise, I almost wanted to pour this into a mug, stick it in the microwave for a couple of minutes, and then top it with mini-marshmallows. Yes, it’s that chocolatey. And don’t expect a heaviness of a stout. This has all the flavor of the aged cocoa beans and vanilla with a light body. I would enjoy this with a salty mix of nuts and pretzels. Visit shocktopbeer.com for instructions on layering the Shockolate Wheat and Shock Top’s Belgian White for a beautiful holiday beverage sure to please your party guests.

Odell Mountain Standard

Odell Brewing Company of Fort Collins, Col., introduced their Mountain Standard Double Black India Pale Ale last year and it was so timely and delicious, it was worth revisiting. This bottle pours a beautiful dark brown with a frothy top that settles into a lovely lace. I think immediately of a strong coffee as the slight aroma of cocoa drifts to the nose. The taste is very pleasing to any IPA lover as the bitterness is balanced perfectly with the hoppy sweetness. At 9.5% ABV, and with its deceivingly dark color, this brew is surprisingly highly drinkable. Odells marketing division added the tagline, “Go ahead. Give in to the dark side.” I’ll extend that invitation. aseveneightfive

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They SOLD me with Blue Cheese Mayo.

x-marks the spot new food truck in downtown topeka by The Taste Bud

was sold when I read “blue cheese mayo” as I ventured, with a friend (yay for trying more than one item), to the beautiful new food truck that appeared at 10th and Topeka. X-marks the Spot is an extremely well designed food truck, translating to me that a lot of creative energy and thought has gone into this business. I immediately ordered “The Threesome” burger...it was delicious. My foodie-partner-in-crime ordered the Grilled Chicken Wrap and we shared the onion rings. Overall, we were both extremely pleased with the experience. I had only one small critique which was their use of shredded lettuce, which was extremely messy when customers have to return to an office and might now likely be wearing their lunch. I posted my initial review on their FB page and was pleasantly surprised by their inquiry into what I would change. Trumping any negative marks, X-marks the Spot creates all of their own sauces, adding to its authenticity. Their eagerness to please their customers is refreshing and their willingness to hear criticism and meet it with thoughtful invitation left me hopeful for their development. The truck was fairly busy upon my arrival, with an average of five customers waiting at any given time. Owners and operators Phillip Heumann and Keith Hirschman have a raving fan with their food and their acceptance to adapt to the demands of the Topeka demographic, as well as what exciting new things they offer in the future. I have no doubt they will be around. aseveneightfive

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Claire Friedman opened Scandinavian Imports almost 40 years ago and is the answer to your unique gift giving bug. by Martie Rison

he trees are a splash of vibrant colors around Topeka. Pumpkin spice is flavoring everything from coffee to cakes. Fall is in the air and that means that holiday shopping is around the corner. Oh how just the thought of it can be stressful. What do you get for everyone? The family is pretty much set, everyone already has every electronic device they could ever need, buying clothes for other people is never fun, and then you have the competition of shopping at the same stores as everyone else. Well fear not my dear seveneightfive reader; I have a solution

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Scandinavian Imports owner Claire loves the beauty and craftsmanship that goes into the items sold in her shop.

for you. SHOP SMALL! There are so many small businesses here in Topeka that can meet your gift giving needs and offer unique gifts that you cannot find at the big box stores. One of my absolute favorite small businesses is Scandinavian Imports located at 1421 SW 6th Ave near the corner of 6th and Washburn Ave. You’ve probably driven buy it many times and if you have spent any time at the local hospitals you know that Scandinavian Imports is the place to go for the best gifts and cards for your loved ones. What’s that? You’re not Scandinavian? No worries. Neither is the owner, Claire Friedman, who opened the shop almost 40 years ago. Claire loves the beauty and craftsmanship that goes into the items sold in her shop and you will too. There is so much to choose from when you enter the store, kinetic items spin and sway around the desk and catch your eye right away. One cannot help but start the Newton’s Cradle from tick, tick, ticking away. Sparkling Austrian crystals glitter in all shapes and sizes and beautiful hand blown glass orbs are a swirl of color. German holiday pyramids are all about with lovely little hand crafted characters adorning their intricate frames.

Want to see those pyramids spin? Just add candles! And there are enough nutcrackers here to form a small army. Of course there are Scandinavian items from tasty treats like Glogg, Pepparkakor, and Lingonberries, to lucky and colorful Dala Horses. The most creative Russian matryoshka or babuska dolls, also known as Russian nesting dolls, fill the shelves. Some of the nesting dolls resemble presidents, the Beatles, animals and more. Plus there is a big collection of stunning jewelry that you can be sure will be happily received when given as a gift. Or you can light up your loved ones world with beautiful nightlight shadow boxes with lithophane plates, groovy lava lamps, flashing disco lights, and more. You can also wow everyone on your greeting card list because the cards offered at Scandinavian Imports are creative, colorful, and downright awesome. A trip to Scandinavian Imports is the best way to ensure that you get something unique and desirable for your loved ones……or yourself. I tend to get both. Do yourself a favor and visit Scandinavian Imports today. Tell Claire hi and be sure to exclaim “Uff da!” as you spot the perfect gift. Scandinavian Imports is open from 10a - 6p Monday through Friday and 10a - 5:30p on Saturdays aseveneightfive

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FOOD NINJA Kim's Vietnamese Restaurant 3.8 Fists

have searched… so long. Scoured the land in hopes of finding my foe so that I may vanquish him. I crest the hill and there before me stands my long lost query, the one I had searched to find. Kim’s Vietnamese Restaurant, like an obelisk, awaits my attack. I find what I had searched to find at 115 SE 29th St and I enter with my senses heightened, my muscles rigid, and my arsenal ready for battle…

Atmosphere

Friendliness

Funds

I am greeted with a smile and an enthused demeanor as I approach the counter. Prompt service and friendly banter make this a pleasant place to be. But alas, I am on a mission, I must regain focus. The staff I encounter is happy to be serving me and I am distracted once again.

Ninja’s Recommendation: Crab Rangoon 12

Vast, yet simple, enough choice for any ninja but not so much that it overwhelms. A selection of noodles or rice, soups and beverages that will give you plenty of options to satisfy your ninja sized appetite.

Clean, crisp, fresh, inviting; I am halted by the natural light flooding the space. The atrium allows daylight to enter, taunting my inner peace and leaving me stunned and defenseless. Tables are clear, floors are shining, and there is a bustling joy in this place. Excited conversations and happy patrons give me the sense that I am at a familiar party with close friends.

With rupees to spare I purchase an appetizer enough for two ninjas and an entrée that would fill the stomachs of three. Not one item on the menu exceeds $8 and this astounds me so that my guard is dropped. During my temporary vulnerability I allow myself to take in the ambience of the establishment.

Food

Delectable and just right in flavor. Again enough to satisfy three ninjas, my dish was balanced, not light but doesn’t sit heavy in my stomach. The tofu was slightly mushy but mixed with the rest of the dish worked well. Kim’s is an allergy friendly establishment and has dishes for the vegan ninja in many of you. aseveneightfive

LOCAL FLAVOR

NOBLE HOUSE

hawaiian plate lunch by The Taste Bud

The Downtown Topeka Farmers Market is always a great way to star t your day. This week it was a little extra special.

The Poke was a raw tuna marinated in a variety of spices and sesame oil served over rice. Chef Aki was kind enough to give me a quick lesson in chop stick eatery, which I still couldn’t master. Thanks to the fork they offered, I got through my meal successfully. Even my six-year-old approved and loved.

I reviewed the menu and was drawn to the signs encouraging me to try/ask about the Poke. This definitely became my focus of my meal. (Turns out that following “the signs” paid off !)

I also tried the Kaula Pig + Cabbage and the Chicken Katsu. Both were full of flavor and texture and a delight from beginning to end. Not being a fan of gravy, I was pleasantly surprised by my enjoyment of the chicken. Both were served with rice and pasta salad. Overall, this food truck experience was one I will never forget. Chef Aki knows his food and his personality shines right through every bite. I look forward to many more visits and wish them luck...their journey is just beginning. Find them located at 21st and Fairlawn, outside Jac’s Liquor and also, hopes, again at Saturday’s downtown farmers market. aseveneightfive

Walking up to the blue truck, I was drawn in by the bright colors and the soft-playing Hawaiian music. The friendly and knowledgable young lady at the window was happy to answer a few questions about the fare and the beginning /journey of the Noble House Hawaiian Plate Lunch, which started last midOctober. She introduced me to the chef, Bruddah Aki, who was more than happy to talk at length about his heritage, a blend of Japanese and Hawaiian (that when married produces deliciousness,) his search for the right truck and his menu choices.

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cabinet of curiosities I 150 Years of WU photos courtesy of Washburn University Foundation

[above] Bradbury Thompson’s Neo Classic. Thompson invented the Ichabod logo in 1934. [right]Joseph Albers, Ascension.

n the 16th and 17th centuries, European aristocrats collected scientific and ethnographic artifacts and works of art and antiquities, which they displayed in rooms called “cabinets of curiosities.”

The current exhibition at The Mulvane Art Museum titled “Cabinet of Curiosities: 150 Years of Washburn University” is open ‘til Saturday, December 20. The exhibition revives the spirit of those European rooms by presenting art and artifacts from Washburn’s past. Created to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the founding of Washburn University, as well as the 90th anniversary of the founding of the Mulvane Art Museum, the exhibition includes Washburn and Mulvane relics from both before and after the 1966 Topeka tornado, a pivotal event in the history of the university.

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The exhibition includes a number of unique objects, such as the football helmet and heavy metal nose guard of Glen Millice, which he wore in 1905 when he caught the first forward pass thrown in football history. The game baseball for Coach Steve Ansonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 500th win is also displayed. Anson died earlier this year in a tree-trimming accident. A section of the show is devoted to Washburn alum and famous graphic designer Bradbury Thompsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s creation of the Ichabod logo in 1938. Many different variations of Ichabod are presented including a folk art whirligig discovered at Wheatlands Antique Mall. Relics from campus building that were destroyed in the 1966 tornado also are featured, including objects made from the wood of destroyed buildings, plaster replicas of the frieze in the Parthenon in Athens, Greece, and a stained glass window, the original location of which is, as yet, unknown. The Washburn Bible, designed by Bradbury Thompson with original screen print frontispieces by famous German artist Joseph Albers is also on display. The Mulvane Art Museum is located at 17th and Jewell Streets on the campus of Washburn University. The hours of the Museum, ArtLab, and Gift Shop are Tuesday 10a - 7p, Wednesday through Friday 10a - 5p and Saturday 1 - 4p. Admission to the Museum and ArtLab is free and open to the public. Free parking is conveniently located to the west of the Mulvane. aseveneightfive

does your voice matter? TopekaMindMixer.com

by Kerrice Mapes

oes your voice matter? We’re told it does and several community leaders champion Topeka as a city small enough where individuals can and do make an impact. But what if you are not interested in starting your own nonprofit, restaurant, art movement, magazine... You still have opinions and great ideas on how things should run and what’s important for our city’s future. Top that off with 40 percent of citizens not having strong faith in the outcome of our current election, where does one go to be involved in change? Enter Topeka.MindMixer.com. This online platform launched last summer to boost public engagement in Topeka by allowing residents to communicate and collaborate with decision makers online. Created by MindMixer, a Kansas City-based upstart whose mission “is to build better communities by involving people in the things they care about,” Topeka.MindMixer.com hopes to get the community involved in the planning process of city projects. Feedback from the interactive website is noted to be used by city leaders as they lay out plans on a variety of projects. According to the site, the players who are listening include Jim Colson, city manager, Doug Whitacre, public works director, Bill Fiander, planning department, Suzie Gilbert, communications

+ marketing for Topeka, Doug Gerber, administrative + financial services director for Topeka, Brendan Wiley, Zoo director, Greg Bailey, Topeka fire chief and Mayor Larry Wolgast. Topeka.MindMixer.com gives contributors a chance to share new ideas, rate the ideas of others, expand on existing ideas and give feedback on city programs and initiatives. The site also tracks and measures participation and identifies the most interested citizens and compelling topics. After signing up for the site over a month ago (with their simple link to Facebook signup) I have participated in a few conversations including bike safety, favorite neighborhood, and if money should be put into demolishing dilapidated properties. “We believe the best way to tackle challenges affecting the community is with the community,” states the site. We, at seveneightfive, couldn’t agree more. We challenge those leaders who are on the receiving end of the contributions and conversations at Topeka. MindMixer.com to truly value and address the ideas and criticisms presented and provide follow-up to all those who participate, thereby encouraging community. aseveneightfive

You may never know what results come of your actions, but if you do nothing, there will be no results.” - Mahatma Gandhi 20

MUG SHOT

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Odell + Boulevard celebrate 25 years with exclusive collaborative ale

n November 17, 1989, John McDonald loaded a keg of Boulevard Pale Ale into the back of his pickup and drove to a restaurant a few blocks down the street. Scarcely 24 hours later and 650 miles away, Doug Odell loaded a key of Odell Golden Ale into the back of his pickup and...you get the idea. They were the first kegs of beer either of them sold, but they wouldn’t be the last. Here’s a toast to working hard and sticking with it. Cheers! Mug Shot lovers can honor the silver anniversary of both Odell Brewing and Boulevard Brewing Companies with their

exclusive collaboration, Silver Anniversary Ale. The beer is being featured in Old Chicago’s Explorer Series. The goldencopper ale is characterized by its ample body of caramel-toffee malt balanced by piney hop notes. Tapped and debuted on November 12, the anniversary date, the beer will have limited keg and bottled options. For an additional $2 you can keep the limited-edition collaboration glass. Old Chicago will keep a steady stream of Odell and Boulevard beers on tap including Odell 90 Shilling, Gramps Oatmeal Stout, Myrcenary Double IPA and a special anniversary tapping of 180 Shilling - a

For all things Topeka Beer, follow @TopekaBeer on FB and Twitter. double version of the 90 recipe that has a hearty roasted malt base balanced by subtle earthy hops and aged on oak to create notes of toffee, plum, vanilla and dried cherry. Boulevard flavors include the Pale Ale, Tank 7 Farmhouse Ale, Nutcracker Ale and Harvest Dance. Harvest Dance is their special anniversary tapping and is a big, warming burst of tropical fruit flavors, highlighted by subtle wine-like notes, and rounding slowly to a long,dry, oaky finish. Tweet with @TopekaBeer for news on other locations to find this beer and share your love for both breweries and beers with local enthusiasts. aseveneightfive

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knock and the door will open Places of worship double as venues for first friday artwalks and local musicians by Jesse Matheis

ne evening about two years ago, I was at my home church rehearsing music for the following Sunday. As we were rehearsing an older gentleman, a stranger, walked down the aisle towards the stage singing and smiling. I couldn’t wrap my head around how he got in; the doors are usually locked and he wasn’t a member of our church. He started to sing an old hymn as he walked onto the stage. We sang back and forth and the band improvised before the security guard kindly asked him to leave. He left with a big smile on his face. I felt like God had led him there for a reason. We later learned the man was homeless and had wandered up to the church, heard music and wanted to be a part of it. Maybe for those five minutes he was there, he forgot about all his worries.

Martin Luther, founder of the Lutheran church, once said, “Beautiful music is the art of the prophets that can calm the agitations of the soul; it is one of the most magnificent and delightful presents God has given us.” The doors of First Baptist Church, Potwin Presbyterian Church and Grace Cathedral, to name a few, are open to the community to give those that enter a place to enjoy themselves, feel safe and listen to positive and encouraging music. I had the opportunity to visit with members and staff of each church to delve into why they feel this is vital to our city. Pastor Sue Seel from Potwin Presbyterian shared that they have focused on music education for children for a number of years. They feel the need to share music with others and in particular teach children who might not otherwise have a chance at 23

learning how to sing or play an instrument. “Music is one way to glorify God and to express the creativity the Great Creator put into our souls. So when musician and teacher Diane Gillenwater came to the church asking if she could use some of our space to teach music lessons for people of all ages, the church recognized the opportunity to honor both values. It was out of this partnership that the Pickin’ Parlor was born. Diane teaches lessons on string instruments of all kinds, with emphasis on Americana and roots music.” Another church that believes in improving our community through music is Grace Cathedral. The Gothic structure, completed in 1917, offers Great Spaces, a series of concerts, art walks and music events that allows Grace Cathedral to open its doors to the community. Steve Burk, Organist and Choirmaster for Grace, explained that “the Neo-Gothic space is unmatched in the region, both for beauty inside and out and for its acoustics, so musical events are just a natural here. Most churches don’t have the size of space that we have with the 65 foot soaring ceiling and a big pipe organ and of course we have a beautiful Steinway D Concert Grand which is what you would find on the stage of Carnegie Hall.” He continues, “whether it be an art walk to see the gallery or to hear a Jazz concert...it breaks down some of the walls and allows people to connect with friends. We don’t make everyone become Episcopalian who comes to our concerts, that’s not what it’s about. We just like to share and we like to be hospitable. Music and the arts are all a way for people to experience Grace Cathedral.” Steve believes that arts are vital to the cathedral because “the reality is

that schools continue to cut budgets and other people don’t have spaces available. The cathedral here has embraced its role in and its life in the city. It’s just important for us to support the arts.” Following a lot of the same hopes for the community as the aforementioned churches is First Baptist Church of Topeka. I had the pleasure of speaking with one of its members who strongly believes that opening up the doors of their church to the community can be a source of healing and comfort to whoever yearns for it. Heather Schulmeister recently helped to facilitate a concert space by means of First Baptist Church for a young musician by the name of Ryan Stevenson, a Christian artist touring the U.S. Heather befriended him through this interview process and Ryan spoke about his take on music and church. “Music is a universal language that everyone, despite their background, ethnicity, social status or religious preference can understand. It brings people together,” said Ryan. In Topeka, there are several more churches who open their doors to the community through music, including the Last Minute Folk Series at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Topeka and Topeka First United Methodist Church who recently hosted An Evening with Greg Fox & Special Guest Lee Wright as a fundraiser for KTWU. Their hopes are to bridge gaps and create a better community. For those looking for a place to listen to music, in a peaceful environment, then check out these venues. aseveneightfive

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A quick drive to a luxurious get-away with Mediterranean decór and delicious Italian infused Midwest cuisine. by Kerrice Mapes | photos James Robinson [right] + provided [above]

s the holiday lights begin to be the stars in the winter sky, many seveneightfivers find themselves traveling to Kansas City’s Country Club Plaza. The plaza is filled with over 150 shops and restaurants making it a popular destination just an hour east. Many who embark on a yearly holiday shopping and dining excursion are also searching for the best over-night accommodations to complete their visit. And while there are many great choices in the area, a new hotel opened last November and is creating a buzz among younger, hip travelers.

Hotel Sorella, 910 W. 48th Place, blends elements of classic design with Mediterranean influences in the 132room hotel. The aesthetic suits its location on the Country Club Plaza, which was developed in 1922 inspired by the architecture and ambience of Seville, Spain.

We arrived at Hotel Sorella on an uncharacteristically warm October day when fountains were still splashing bright royal blue water. The grandiose lobby spans two floors with a singular purple Murano glass chandelier as the main focal point. When our eyes came to ground level, we were taken by a large portrait of a young woman who personifies Sorella, which is the Italian word for sister. The portrait fills the wall and is flanked by a few dramatic rich, white leather couches and chairs. The remaining 6,000 square foot main level is balanced with Renaissance-style artwork that has a fashionable flair for the dramatic. Meeting spaces and Francesca’s Lounge are also found on this floor. The lower level is home to a spa. Guest rooms begin on the second floor, featuring traditional and deluxe rooms, nine King suites and the Presidential Suite. At first impression, our modern-furnished room seemed overly simplistic due to an absence of traditional wall art, but Sorella’s point of view was quickly interpreted as we explored. A velvet grey chaise adorned the large picture window with a Parson’s style desk across from the custom-designed Hotel Sorella bed. The clouds, I mean bed, hugged your entire body once you laid on the goose-down pillows and Egyptian cotton bedding. (Attention Radisson lovers - this bed is a rival.) The bathroom was a spa lover’s dream with a jet tub, multiple raindrop shower heads and a sexy half glass door.

ROOFTOP ITALIAN DINING Topping the building is a rooftop pool and 1,000 square foot terrace featuring firepits, and the restaurant Rosso and the Bar Rosso. Offering a combination of classic Italian with the rustic spirit of the Midwest, Rosso offers a fine dining experience coupled with breath-taking views. The rotunda-shaped restaurant features booth seating and semi-private rooms. Dramatic lighting blends into hues from the floor to ceiling, two-sided, open-view fireplace and balances the deep reds and bright whites of the décor. The culinary team completes your experience with food that tantalizes your taste buds and visual senses.

We started off with an antipasto slate with La Quercia Prosciutto Americano from Iowa, Copperwind Cave Aged Cheddar from Kansas and Casearia, Blu 61 from Italy. It was served with pickled veggies, hard bread varieties and finished with a sweet jelly. Next we shared Potato Gnocchi (family style) made with house-made Wild Boar sausage, Taleggio cheese and Cara Cara oranges. Next up were the Drunken Meatballs in a Chianti red sauce. But the game changer was the Barolo braised Beef Short Ribs served with a Balsamic Cipollini and Gorgonzola with Polenta. Entrees were modestly priced considering the ambiance, taste and presentation - ranging from $14 to $36. (Note: the server was most helpful with all guests describing the menu in more ‘midwest’ terms.) Breakfast was just as memorable in Francesca’s Lounge with a complimentary cappuccino, bagel and lox, and fresh fruit. Check out their website at HotelSorellaCountryClubPlaza.com for specials that include a girls’ weekend and romantic packages starting around $200 and include extras like dinner for two, bar/dinner credits, shopping credits on the Plaza and more. Other events include local vendor fairs, a high-style New Year’s Eve Party, Women & Wiskey and rooftop happy hours in the summer. aseveneightfive 27

top city theatre + performance

Little House on the Prairie

December 5 - 14 Helen Hocker Theater | Gage Park HelenHockerTheater.com

Bluegrass + Misletoe

Written by Karen Hastings Produced by ARTs Inc. December 12, 19, 20, 26, 27 / Dinner Theatre The BreakRoom | 911 S Kansas Ave Tickets $38 +fees / includes dinner BreakRoomDowntown.com

Miracle on 34th Street

A touching holiday classic Based on Twentieth Century Fox Motion Picture November 28 - December 21 / Dinner Theatre Topeka Civic Theatre Tickets $25 +tax / Dinner $19 TopekaCivicTheatre.com

Ad Astra Theatre Ensemble

Evita by: Andrew Lloyd Weber & Tim Rice November 13th-16th 7:30p Topeka Masonic Center, 2300 SW 30th Tickets $10 at the Door Directed by: Craig Fisher Music Directed by: Nancy Epoch & Andrea Graham Choreographed by: Josie Price adastratheatre.com

A Charlie Brown Christmas

Newly released holiday classic Featuring the entire Peanuts gang December 12 - 21 / Kid Friendly Topeka Civic Theatre Tickets $6 +tax

THE CRUCIBLE

Nov 15-23 Washburn Washburn.edu

Nutcracker Ballet Midwest TPAC Dec 12 - 24 Kansas Ballet TPAC Dec 20 + 21

Jeykll+Hyde

Off Broadway Production @ TPAC Jan 31, 7:30p tpactix.org

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