posted Jan 25, 2012 9:20 AM by DTI Topeka
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The Jam for Justice will bring six bands to the Celtic Fox, 118 SW 8th, beginning at 5 p.m. Saturday. Get there early and check out the Freedom Project Showcase, which runs from 1 to 5 p.m. and features: Greg Fox, Ellie Smith, Steve and Dorthy Halley, Joey Desch, David Shaffer, Chris Aytes, Nate Dingman, Martinez Hillard and more.
The Jam for Justice line-up is:
- 5 p.m. - Bridges
- 6 p.m. -- Chris Aytes & The Good Ambition
- 7 p.m. -- Alexander and The Greats
- 8 p.m. --:Slow Ya Roll
- 9:30 p.m. -- Ellie Smith & The Commotion
- 11 p.m. -- Cowboy Indian Bear
Donations from this year's events go to the Topeka Center for Safety and Empowerment, to be used for Human Trafficking prevention and training.
The Jam for Justice is part of the annual WU Slavery Awareness Week, organized by the Social Justice League of Washburn University. Along with the Topeka Center for Peace and Justice, the league will hold several events this year to raise your awareness about slavery, focusing on what's going on right here in Kansas. Other events for awareness week include:
- "Ruined," the Pulitzer-winning play by Lynn Nottage, who wrote the piece after traveling to Africa to interview refugee women who had been victimized by the war in Congo. 7:30 p.m. Friday, Andrew J. & Georgia Neese-Gray Theater, Washburn University.
- "Not My Life," a documentary on global human trafficking, highlighting a Kansas case. 7 p.m. Monday, Henderson Resource Learning Center, Room 100, Washburn University.
Kansas Attorney General's Human Trafficking Advisory Board Panel Discussion. 7 p.m. Tuesday, Henderson Resource Learning Center, Room 100, Washburn University. |
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posted Jan 23, 2012 8:43 AM by DTI Topeka
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We are looking forward to our 33rd Annual Celebration—Topeka St. Patrick's Day 2012! The 2012 events will be held on March 17, 2012, kicked off by the parade at high noon!
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posted Jan 17, 2012 9:32 AM by DTI Topeka
posted Jan 11, 2012 8:53 AM by DTI Topeka
posted Jan 9, 2012 7:37 AM by DTI Topeka
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updated Jan 9, 2012 7:38 AM
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Our downtown guide is now posted on-line with an interactive user feature! Place your mouse on the lower right corner of the guide and click to flip the pages! There's a lot to see and do in downtown Topeka!Click here to go to the guide! |
posted Dec 10, 2011 2:49 PM by DTI Topeka
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updated Dec 10, 2011 2:55 PM
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Please follow the link to the City of Topeka information regarding snow removal.http://www.codepublishing.com/KS/Topeka
Section on Streets, Sidewalks and Public Property - Sec. 12.40 Sidewalk Snow & Ice Removal |
posted Dec 6, 2011 6:48 AM by DTI Topeka
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updated Dec 6, 2011 6:52 AM
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Line Dancing at Blue Planet Café
Fun‐for‐All, Free Fitness Event
Tuesday, December 13, 2011, 12:10‐12:50 pm
Blue Planet Café dance floor
110 SE 8th Ave (just east of Kansas Ave)
Please head straight back to the dance floor!
Exercise can be fun, social… and a party! Come learn
popular line dances from expert instructor Mike Salerno at
the beautiful (and healthfully delicious) Blue Planet Café ! |
posted Nov 28, 2011 9:03 AM by DTI Topeka
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updated Nov 30, 2011 6:32 AM
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The Upstage Gallery 720 SW Jackson (in the Historic Jayhawk Theatre)
Celebrate The Second Annual Holiday Artfest with The Upstage Gallery and Jayhawk Theatre as more than 40 local artists and businesses join together in Topeka’s first European tradition Christmas market. Public unveiling of portraits of our Kansas Legislators: Representative Ann Mah and Senator Laura Kelly taken by award winning photographer Robert Ash will take place at 6pm. Offering a long line of entertainment to include musicians and dancers, refreshments, and gifts of original art $1-$200.
Event will be held December 2nd from 5-9pm in the gallery and Jayhawk Towers. |
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posted Nov 17, 2011 9:27 AM by DTI Topeka
***Update! Please take note of the map update and staging area! |
posted Nov 8, 2011 3:12 PM by DTI Topeka
On Saturday, Nov. 26th. The Topeka Ballet will be presenting the Enchanting Nutcracker at 3:30 PM. It would be a great afternoon to shop downtown, see the ballet, get your parking spot, grab a bite to eat downtown and stay for the parade!
Topeka Ballet presents The Enchanting Nutcracker on Saturday, Nov. 26th at 3:30PM and on Sunday, November 27th at 2:00 PM. Tickets are on sale now. Adults - $12, Youth - $7, Family packs of 2 adults and 2 children - $35
Tickets available at the TPAC Box Office, online at ticketmaster.com, by phone at 800-745-3000 or at any Ticketmaster Outlet. |
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