Life + Culture

A Spellbinding Sight In The Air

Celebrate 50 Years of Topeka's Huff 'n Puff Hot Air Balloon Rally Article by Linda Ditch | Photography by Stephen Ofsthun A sky filled with majestic, colorful hot air balloons is an enchanting experience. Maybe it's the human fascination with flight that captures everyone's attention and imagination. For whatever reason, watching the enormous fabric balloons lift a basket of people off the ground using nothing but hot air provided by a flaming burner that roars at the pilot's control is an...

Food + Beverage

Golden City's Round Up of Summer Treats

Enjoy These Local Delights to Beat the Heat Article by Linda Ditch | Photography by Kristol Kumar Photography As the temperatures rise, all thoughts turn to an ice-cold treat as a way to refresh and cool off. Topeka is fortunate to have a variety of excellent local establishments catering to diverse tastes, from traditional frozen custard and pineapple whips to healthy, fruit-filled treats and a shake for cookie lovers. Since 2002, Sheridan's has served its renowned frozen custard to ice...

Entertainment

Eddie Wakes

Topeka’s Soulful Son Returns Home Article by Amanda Knowland | Photography by Piper Ferguson This July, Topeka’s own Eddie Wakes will grace the stage of the Topeka Performing Arts Center, bringing his velvety baritone and timeless jazz stylings back to the city where his musical journey began. The event, aptly titled An “Unforgettable” Evening with Eddie Wakes , promises a night of nostalgia, soul, and celebration ( topekaperformingarts.org ). With his debut album about to release and a...

Event Planning + Services

Rediscover Heritage Hall 

A Treasured Topeka Landmark, Reimagined as a Modern Event Space Article by Kelsey Huber | Photography by Tara Helton/The Upside Photography As Topekans, we have always taken pride in our city's unique spaces—places steeped in history that still welcome the future with open arms. Heritage Hall is one of those places. Nestled in the Stormont Vail Events Center complex, this historic limestone structure has recently undergone a refreshing and exciting renovation, transforming it into a modern and...