by Cale Herreman | photos by Gary Krohe On a Saturday afternoon at Ice & Olives, Terry and Melissa Wright are setting up. The two, wearing orange and black bowling shirts, are connecting amplifiers to microphones, a little sound board, a guitar, and an iPod. Though busy, their eyes smile at the children and adults … Continue Reading
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by Dennis Etzel Jr. I noticed that PBS Kids is featuring a cartoon version voiced by previous National Poet Laureate Billy Collins on Martha Speaks during the first week of April, acknowledging National Poetry Month. As a poet myself, I know the power of language, and how it helps people to express themselves. So what better way … Continue Reading
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by Regina Budden | photo at top courtesy 4th & Inches on Facebook | photo by Colin MacMillan / Nathan Ham Photography A trio of lanky high school boys pick up their instruments in the corner of a garage. They take a moment to warm up their fingers in the chill before striking the first notes. As … Continue Reading
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Ideas for how to keep kids active this winter They’ve placed the couch cushions into a mound at one end of the room and are running full speed to throw their bodies into it. They’ve played every Wii game 8,000 times and are developing facial tics. And placing that second batch of play-doh cupcakes into … Continue Reading
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[press release | TSCPL | Oct. 2011] The cellist Steven Elisha, formerly of the Topeka Symphony Orchestra and Washburn University, performs a free solo concert for the public Sunday, Oct. 9 from 3:00–4:00 pm in Marvin Auditorium. Elisha performs throughout the United States and internationally as a soloist and chamber musician. Catch this national act … Continue Reading
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Songs about Turtles, Wolves, and Stan the Man When I was looking for something to review in this space, I came across an artist I had never heard of, and I bet you haven’t either. Having a bit of a challenging surname myself, I have a soft spot for people with long, funny names. (He … Continue Reading
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I’m going to tell you to turn your oven on. Don’t worry – it’s only for about 12 minutes! And when you’re done baking the scones, you can wash these barely sweet fluffy cushions of blueberry goodness down with a big glass of ice cold lemonade. This is your weekend morning this summer, and all … Continue Reading
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The Topeka Blues Society is holding their 3rd annual Youth Showcase August 7th, starting at 1 p.m., at Uncle Bo’s in the Ramada Convention Center. The Youth Showcase is the final event of the Topeka Blues Society’s Young Blues Players Weekend. Young Blues Players Weekend starts on Saturday morning, August 6, at the Downtown Farmers … Continue Reading
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by Cale Herreman So, why not just get a Raffi album? Why have a bunch of country music artists record his most well-known songs? Well, because it sounds pretty good. Tribute albums from various artists can sometimes be disjointed, with jarring transitions from song to song. Here, though, Raffi’s songs are so bright and winning, … Continue Reading
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by Cale Herreman Do Fun Stuff is a compilation that lives up to its name. It is a bunch of songs that bound along with youthful joy, then with the more quiet moments even the young can have. And, with the exception of one song, it should be enjoyable to parents, too. This CD put … Continue Reading
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Tesa, age 12
Tesa would like to have a forever home with a huge yard and other children to play with. Tesa enjoys gardening with flowers, fruits and vegetables. Her hobbies include playing the guitar and piano; she likes making up her own songs. When Tesa grows up she would like to become a nurse. She will need encouragement & a family who will be patient and show her that she is valued.
To learn more about adoption visit adoptkskids.org or call 877-457-5430. Tesa’s case number is CH-5510.
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