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December 2021
Bean Mosaic
In this kids class we will create mosaics with beans and learn fun facts about mosaic history! Suggested age: 5-12
Find out more »Art Workshop: Dyeing with Indigo
Indigo is a natural dye that creates a beautiful blue. Learn to tie fabric pieces with Japanese Shibori techniques to create wonderful patterns. Register to attend in-person or by Zoom https://events.tscpl.org/event/5820223.
Find out more »Artist INC presents What Works Topeka (*via Zoom*)
Make Art Work. Learn What Works. What Works is a free workshop open to everyone where participants will learn about the common behaviors of successful artists and how they can be put into practice. The Mid-America Arts Alliance has developed this workshop through more than a decade of work with thousands of artists and is a "taste" of what you will experience in the full Artist INC program. In this What Works Workshop, Artist INC Peer Facilitators Monette Mark and…
Find out more »Improvisation Class
The cost for the 12 week series is $120.00 running each Wednesday to December 15th. $120 About the Class Learn and apply the three rules of improv. o Yes and. o Make your partner look good o Trust yourself (Don’t fear failure) Through fun interactive class participants will be introduced to various skills and techniques used while performing improv. Teaching method: This class is based on participation and practice, students will engage in enjoyable activities followed by brief discussion. About…
Find out more »Holiday Card Printmaking
In this workshop, we will create a linocut to print onto cards to send out for the holidays! You will make one linocut stamp (to keep) and receive 10 cards with envelopes. $35
Find out more »Billy Ebeling
LIVE MUSIC ALERT!!! Billy Ebeling is a one man show bringing in a half dozen instruments including but not limited to: guitar, harmonica, piano, banjo, cigar box guitar, kalimba, and tambourine. Come on in for a mix of some blues, classic country, classic rock and folk!
Find out more »BLUE Art Exhibit
Explore the depths of the color blue in paintings, ceramics, photographs, glass, artists books & fiber art. From a light robin's egg blue to the rich "new blue," discover how blue is made & seen. Join our BLUE odyssey and find out how many different hues of blue you can see. We’ll even try renaming a few shades of blue! This exhibit highlights the library’s art collection from paintings to ceramics, from photographs to glass, from artists books to fabric.
Find out more »Food Truck Friday
Enjoy dinner every Friday at The Historic Vinewood. The food truck will be parked out front one hour before our dance, so come early and get some dinner - then dance the night away to some great live music. Featuring Two Girls One Truck LLC
Find out more »Friday Flicks: Home Alone
Get in the Christmas Spirit with our final Friday Flick of the year! Bundle up and head downtown to Evergy Plaza to enjoy a holiday favorite, Home Alone on December 10 @ 6 PM. When 8-year-old Kevin McCallister (Macaulay Culkin) acts out the night before a family trip to Paris, his mother (Catherine O'Hara) makes him sleep in the attic. After the McCallisters mistakenly leave for the airport without Kevin, he awakens to an empty house and assumes his wish…
Find out more »Trivia Night Livestream Holiday Edition
Take part in our popular trivia night with a holiday twist, adapted for live streaming play. Connect with your team virtually to answer questions. Play at twitch.tv/topekalibrary Teams can include up to 8 people working together to submit answers for the team. View the livestream during the event for additional instructions. Round 1 will begin promptly at 7pm! It's up to you to decide how to work together with your team. You can connect with your team by text, group…
Find out more »Steve Kile Band – Live at The Vinewood
Steve Kile Band LIVE at The Vinewood. Doors open at 6pm Show 7 - 10pm All Ages | Tickets $10 per person Purchase tickets (cash only) at the door or online at TheHistoricVinewood.com
Find out more »THE WAFFLERS
The WAFFLERS bring the energy of many different styles of music to create their own. Covers include music from Beatles, Little Feat, Marley, Stones, Room Full of Blues, Jimi & Merle just to name a few. There's a little bit of something for everyone.
Find out more »Ballet Midwest: The Nutcracker
Sale Dates and Times: Public Onsale : Sat, 9 Oct 2021 at 01:57 PM
Find out more »The Pickers at Classic Bean
The Wood Valley Pickers deliver a festive blend of traditional bluegrass, folk, country and rock music done in a bluegrass American roots style. Their tight vocal harmonies and upbeat stage presence ensure an outstanding performance of musical talent. Join us for an energetic and exciting night of food, drinks and bluegrass!
Find out more »Ballet Midwest presents The Nutcracker
Ballet Midwest presents the 45th annual Nutcracker, a dazzling holiday classic for all ages. Experience the magic of the Ballet Midwest's Nutcracker Ballet, a Topeka tradition since 1977. The stellar cast of nearly 200 local dancers brings to life the tale of a girl, a prince, battles and magical kingdoms. Make your holidays brighter with the Nutcracker Ballet at Topeka Performing Arts Center: December 1o at 7:30p December 11 at 1:30p and 7:30p December 12 at 1:30p Meet the Cast…
Find out more »Topeka Red Stocking Breakfast
Red Stocking Breakfast is back… and we’re at a new location! Join us at The Pennant for our signature fundraising event. Eat, visit with local celebrities, bid on auction items and enjoy fun for the whole family. Cost is $15 per ticket in advance, $18 at the door. Children age 10 and under eat free. Support stronger families and healthier communities in the Topeka-area. Tickets available now! For more info and tickets, go to tinyurl.com/RSBtix or call (785) 274.3100. ***Tickets…
Find out more »BLUE Art Exhibit
Explore the depths of the color blue in paintings, ceramics, photographs, glass, artists books & fiber art. From a light robin's egg blue to the rich "new blue," discover how blue is made & seen. Join our BLUE odyssey and find out how many different hues of blue you can see. We’ll even try renaming a few shades of blue! This exhibit highlights the library’s art collection from paintings to ceramics, from photographs to glass, from artists books to fabric.
Find out more »Topeka Holiday Market Extravaganza at West Ridge Mall
Join us for a day of holiday shopping with 30 local vendors, holiday music, giveaways, and much more.
Find out more »Recycled Paper Broach
In this workshop, we will learn how to reuse magazines, books, maps, etc. to create a piece of jewelry! $35
Find out more »Tipsy Santa Party!
The holidays can be a mess... so why not leave the cleanup to us! Join us for cookie decorating, gingerbread house competition, pictures with Santa, and an Ugly Christmas Sweater contest! Cookie Decorating 11am - 1pm $3 per cookie - we provide everything you need, and you get to take home the goodies! Gingerbread House Competition 11am - 1pm $20/team Gingerbread House kit and some candy will be provided, but feel free to bring your own! 1st place leaves with…
Find out more »Ballet Midwest: The Nutcracker
Sale Dates and Times: Public Onsale : Sat, 9 Oct 2021 at 01:57 PM
Find out more »A Very Merry Bingo!
We are back with Synergy Nutrition for another evening of bingo! 💎 $25 guarantees 20 games and a festive mega tea 💵 Play competitively: $1 extra per game sheet 💰 Cash raffle 🎄 Ugly Sweater Contest
Find out more »Br. John Duo
LIVE MUSIC ALERT!!! Br. John Anderson and Rick Cole have a wonderful classic rock, R&B, soul, jazz & blues tribute with a unique, acoustic flavor. Enjoy the music at our Marquee Bar!
Find out more »Southbound LIVE at The Vinewood
Southbound playing country tunes you love to dance to plus classic rock and more. A local band filled with amazing talent. Grab your sweetie and spin her 'round our wood-sprung dance floor and enjoy the sounds of Southbound. Tickets are $10 per person / Shows are All Ages / Doors open at 6pm Purchase tickets online or at the door
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