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Dive into the new year with Topeka Swim Association
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - It may be cold outside, but the Topeka Swim Association wants you to dive into all things swimming. Swim club head coach Heather Thomas, swim school director Kaci Strother and swim club captain Daniel Allen stopped by Eye on Northeast Kansas to promote new membership. The...
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This Kansas Small-Town Cafe Serves Fried Chicken By The Platter And Locals Time Their Visits Carefully
If perfectly golden fried chicken served on platters sounds like home, Brookville Hotel in Abilene will feel like a delicious time machine. You can practically hear the clatter of plates and the low buzz of locals planning their arrival to beat the rush. Family style sides arrive in waves, and timing your visit is part of the ritual that makes each meal feel earned. Come hungry, come early, and leave with stories worth retelling.
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Dean Mitchell: ‘Changing humanity for the better’
Installation view of “The Erosion of Time: A Digital Compilation of Works by Des Lucréce and Dean Mitchell” (Museum of Art + Light; photo by Emma Tuttle) Two exhibitions at The Museum of Art + Light showcase the consummate American artist’s mastery of portraiture and distinctive portrayals of the American scene.
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Topeka LULAC celebrates holidays and a milestone birthday
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The Topeka LULAC Senior Center spread holiday cheer while celebrating a big milestone on Dec. 19. With holiday music, smiles and a lot of heart, LULAC’s annual holiday celebration was even more special this year, with a big birthday and a charitable cause thrown into the mix.
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Dive into the new year with Topeka Swim Association
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Topeka LULAC celebrates holidays and a milestone birthday
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Enjoy the sounds of the Shawnee Choral Society’s ‘Holiday Concert’
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Christmas Wonderland Sing-a-Long Festival set for Dec. 21
Christmas Wonderland will stay lively in downtown Marysville on Sunday, Dec. 21, as the community gathers for the Christmas Wonderland Sing-a-Long Festival from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. The event is designed as a come-and-go afternoon with Christmas activities happening throughout the park. The festival is sponsored by OneMarysville and...
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A Very Merry Kyle Moreland Christmas returns for its 20th year
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - What’s become a Topeka holiday tradition returns with music and fun to benefit the YWCA. Kyle Moreland visited Eye on NE Kansas to invite everyone to his A Very Merry Kyle Moreland Christmas Concert. The now 20th annual event benefits the YWCA of Northeast Kansas and its Center for Safety and Empowerment.
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PMMA 2026 Art is Ageless Calendars Now Available
Photo Courtesy of Clay Center Presbyterian Manor Facebook Page. The Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America (PMMA) recently announced that the 2026 Art is Ageless calendar is available to the public. These calendars feature 12 months of award-winning art from seniors aged 65 and older, along with 16 detachable postcards. Beginning in...
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HCT to present "'Twas The Night Before Christmas"
The Holton Community Theatre will ring in the holiday season with a spirited and family-friendly staging of Ken Ludwig’s “Twas The Night Before Christmas,” opening Dec. 19. The play follows Emily, a determined young girl, and her friend Amos the mouse, as they join forces with Calliope,...
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K-State appoints new director of bands
MANHATTAN (KSNT) – Following the retirement of long-time Band Director Frank Tracz, K-State announced that Alex Wimmer will be taking the reigns. As Director of Bands, Wimmer will manage and lead K-State’s band program, including the “Pride of Wildcat Land” marching band. Wimmer brings over eighteen years of collegiate band experience between the University of […]
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Manhattan Arts Center Commissions New Work By NYC Playwright Andrew Michael Reid
Manhattan Arts Center has commissioned a new original play by New York City-based playwright Andrew Michael Reid. The work will explore the City of Manhattan and its residents through local geography, culture, and shared community identity. Performances are scheduled for January 22-24 and January 29-31, 2027. Manhattan Arts Center is...
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Strings 4 Kids offers unique opportunity to explore musical instruments
The Community Chamber Orchestra presents a Christmas Strings 4 Kids concert at 10:30 a.m. on Dec. 22 in the Clay Center Carnegie Library basement. Children ages 5 and up, who are accompanied by an adult, can listen as local musicians play Christmas songs on violins, violas, cellos, and string basses, before getting a chance to explore and briefly play child-sized versions of the instruments they just heard.
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Eddison Chen, winner of the 2025 Topeka Symphony Young Artist Competition, plays some selections in anticipation of his appearance with the Topeka Symphony on December 17, 2025
Eddison started playing piano at four and a half years of age and has been working with Sean Chen since 2020. Eddison previously studied with Steven Spooner and Jung Spooner. Eddison has won many awards in many Major competitions. He was a quarterfinalist in the 2023 Van Cliburn Junior International Piano Competition and was awarded third prize at the 2022 MTNA National Piano Competition Junior Division. Eddison made his concerto debut with the Kansas City Symphony in 2024. Eddison has also appeared on NPR’s From the Top and has had masterclasses with Bob McDonald, Marc-Andre Hamelin, Alexander Kobrin, Angela Cheng, Yoheved Kaplinsky, and Alexander Korsantia. Aside from piano, Eddison enjoys studying math and playing chess. He was a National MathCounts finalist in 2022 and 2024 and an AIME qualifier in 2023 and 2024. He is also a USCF-rated chess expert.
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Holiday events around Manhattan, Fort Riley and Junction City
MANHATTAN (KSNT) – Working for you, we’ve compiled a list of holiday events in and around Manhattan, Fort Riley and Junction City happening in 2025. This December, there are several events in the area offering family-friendly celebrations, holiday crafts and opportunities to meet Santa and other characters. These include opportunities for entertainment, family fun and […]
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Downtown JC Happenings | Dec 15 - Dec 21, 2025
Main Street | Downtown JC Happenings | Dec 15 - Dec 21, 2025. ● Santa’s Downtown Dash: Meet Mr. & Mrs. Claus: The Clauses are dashing through Downtown Junction City! On Wednesday, December 17, Mr. and Mrs. Claus are making special stops at your favorite local shops to find the perfect gifts for their hardworking elves — and they’d love to see you along the way!