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Jessica Matheis: Any memory I have of my late sister Britta Lee Livgren. The wound is still painful but whenever i think of her, I smile. I smile alot!

EJ Drake: My wife and daughter (I know it says one thing but those two just go together.)

De O’Brien: How far I’ve come in the past few years and how great my kids have turned out to be.

Ali Hanlon: Margaritas!.....Oh wait, I mean my kids. Yeeeaaaaa...kids!

Tom Krebs: Kids, for sure.

Sunshine Blue: My kids, they say and do the funniest and sweetest things. Also wine. It definitely makes me smile.

Noah Neff: Grandma singing songs to me as she prays over me.

Ni’Col Revell: Mom cooking Grandma’s recipes. Feels like she’s in the kitchen with her.

James Robinson: Jazz’s smile. And reggae.

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contentsARt + EntERtAInmEnt8 happy little guitars14 young artists starts18 being my #selfie20 ramp - skateboard exhibit22 #topektape

loCAl FlAVoR4 mug shot: canned12 food ninja: hhb bbq16 drink + happy hour specials26 food returns to the office

lIFEStylE6 navigate downtown10 ks museum, new for you

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PrognosticatioPrognosticatio

Dear Blue Guru,My girlfriend is a big flirt. It used to turn me on but now not so much. How do I ask her to stop? You’re the greatest. - JealousGuy

Dear JG,Funny how things we find alluring pre-boink can turn repulsive post-. Have ya ever thought that yer GF might not be flirty—she might just be slutty? See how much more attractive she is now? Glad to help. - RR____________________________

A R I E SYes, yer being stalked. No, it’s not the hot guy from the laundromat. How do I know? This guy doesn’t do laundry. Ever. Stay with the herd!

T A U R U SWhen someone is all where’d ya get that dress and yer all oh, this old thing and they’re all wow it’s really cool I’m gonna get one just like it and yer all please don’t or I’ll have to kill yer dog and mail ya his head... it’s probably a good time to check yer dosages. Past time, actually.

G E M I N IIt’s better to win after losing than lose after winning so losers must have more to look forward to. Cheer up!

C A N C E RIt was late and it had been a really long week and ya were tired and the guy WAS wearing plaid shorts and a t-shirt two sizes too small with I’m too sexy for this shirt on the front and he did say ya didn’t order it without cheese when ya know ya did so putting him in a headlock and demanding a refund seems totally fair to me.

June-July

2014

withRuprecht Roosterdamus,

The Psychic ChickenTM

L E OLooking for love in all the wrong places sounds like somebody slept through anatomy class to me, Bucko.

V I R G OIt’s been a while since I gave Virgo a serious Prognosticatio so here goes... try not to eat anything bigger than yer head. Serious is so subjective.

L I B R ABreaking up with someone on voice mail is not the same as telling them face to face. Texting a psychiatrist’s number immediately after is a nice touch, though.

S C O R P I OEnvy is such an ugly word. What if we say the other signs empathize deeply with yer unattainable perfection?

S A G I T T A R I U SSorry, no bubba humor this month. No missing teeth jokes, hygiene limitation guffaws or mental deficiency chuckles. Nope, I’m not gonna go there.

C A P R I C O R NIf someone rubs ya the wrong way but then quickly rubs ya the right way, is it the speed of the rubbing or the direction that matters most?

A Q U A R I U SPut down the margarita and pull up yer bathing suit.

P I S C E SThe magic 8 ball says ask again.___________________________

Question for the Blue Guru? Something on yer mind? Need an answer to a burning (and itching) personal question? I say we find out before it’s too late. Don’t wait! Email me! Ruprecht@PsychicChicken.com ___________________________

* Astrological predictions are about as fair and balanced as Faux News is to rescued American prisoners. Doesn’t matter what really happened, yer guilty if it hurts President Obama even if it means convicting an innocent man without trial. - Ruprecht.

Dear Blue Guru,My girlfriend is a big flirt. It used to turn me on but now not so much. How do I ask her to stop? You’re the greatest. - JealousGuy

Dear JG,Funny how things we find alluring pre-boink can turn repulsive post-. Have ya ever thought that yer GF might not be flirty—she might just be slutty? See how much more attractive she is now? Glad to help. - RR____________________________

A R I E SYes, yer being stalked. No, it’s not the hot guy from the laundromat. How do I know? This guy doesn’t do laundry. Ever. Stay with the herd!

T A U R U SWhen someone is all where’d ya get that dress and yer all oh, this old thing and they’re all wow it’s really cool I’m gonna get one just like it and yer all please don’t or I’ll have to kill yer dog and mail ya his head... it’s probably a good time to check yer dosages. Past time, actually.

G E M I N IIt’s better to win after losing than lose after winning so losers must have more to look forward to. Cheer up!

C A N C E RIt was late and it had been a really long week and ya were tired and the guy WAS wearing plaid shorts and a t-shirt two sizes too small with I’m too sexy for this shirt on the front and he did say ya didn’t order it without cheese when ya know ya did so putting him in a headlock and demanding a refund seems totally fair to me.

L E OLooking for love in all the wrong places sounds like somebody slept through anatomy class to me, Bucko.

V I R G OIt’s been a while since I gave Virgo a serious Prognosticatio so here goes... try not to eat anything bigger than yer head. Serious is so subjective.

L I B R ABreaking up with someone on voice mail is not the same as telling them face to face. Texting a psychiatrist’s number immediately after is a nice touch, though.

S C O R P I OEnvy is such an ugly word. What if we say the other signs empathize deeply with yer unattainable perfection?

S A G I T T A R I U SSorry, no bubba humor this month. No missing teeth jokes, hygiene limitation guffaws or mental deficiency chuckles. Nope, I’m not gonna go there.

C A P R I C O R NIf someone rubs ya the wrong way but then quickly rubs ya the right way, is it the speed of the rubbing or the direction that matters most?

A Q U A R I U SPut down the margarita and pull up yer bathing suit.

P I S C E SThe magic 8 ball says ask again.___________________________

Question for the Blue Guru? Something on yer mind? Need an answer to a burning (and itching) personal question? I say we find out before it’s too late. Don’t wait! Email me! Ruprecht@PsychicChicken.com ___________________________

* Astrological predictions are about as fair and balanced as Faux News is to rescued American prisoners. Doesn’t matter what really happened, yer guilty if it hurts President Obama even if it means convicting an innocent man without trial. - Ruprecht.

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T he can craze has hit craft brew like a storm. According to CraftCans.com, the number of craft breweries putting their beer in cans has more than doubled since 2012.

For some brew masters, like Jeff Gill, Tallgrass Brewing Co. the idea ensued when you did some research on the waste and carbon footprint bottles cause. “After a little research, I found out that bottles with paper boxes are just about the most wasteful, energy intensive, and hard-to-recycle things that can hold beer,” said Gill. “On top of that, they are not even the best choice for the quality of the beer!”The humble aluminum can actually keeps your crafty suds cooler and fresher. Fresher because cans seal better than bottles and block sunlight.Lastly, brewers, like Gill moved from bottles to cans because they are twelve times lighter, meaning less energy and money to ship. But the biggest advantage, according to “The Tallgrass Canifesto,” is how easy it is to recycle cans. A recycled aluminum can will be made into another can and back on the shelf in about 60 days. Recycling is an easy, efficient thing for can

manufacturers to do. Fifty percent of all cans are now recycled and that is expected to increase in the future.

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beweries make the switchby Kerrice Mapes | photo provided | @TopekaBeer

Here is a short list of some of our favorite cans. Let us know what you’re drinking @TopekaBeer. Share photos of your favorites or ask us where/what other beers to try this month. 8-Bit | Tallgrass Brewing Co. || Video game inspired can holds 8-Bit which is made with a “hop-rocket,” a stainless steel vessel that cycles the beer through, giving it more hop flavors and aroma. Haze | Abita Brewing Co. || This purple-colored beer is housed in a matching can. Brewed with real raspberries that give it a tartly sweet taste. Fat Tire | New Belgium Brewing || A company that is well known and has a core value of kindling social, environmental and culture change. Fat Tire, an Amber Ale / Belgian-style is produced in Colorado and inspired by a bike trip a brewer took around Europe. Ten Fidy Imperial Sout | Oskar Blues Brewery || Beloved by beer geeks and our #785MugShot gurus, this brew packs 10.5% ABV and has an overwhelming amount of chocolate malts and hops, making it “incredibly vicious” and “titanic.”Rooster | Tallgrass Brewing Co. || Champagne-like effervescence and candy-like sweetness. We love the typography on this can and mosaic rooster image. aseveneightfive

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LIFE STYLE

O n December 11, 2012, the Topeka City Council approved a $4.9 million budget for improvements to South Kansas Ave between 6th and 10th Streets. Additionally, more than $2 million in private

investment has also been raised for amenities, pocket parks and aesthetics.

The project will reconstruct Kansas Ave to a three-lane section, with a northbound, southbound and center turn lane. The concrete curb and gutter, sidewalks and medians will all be replaced. The project is slated to be divided into two construction years, with the east half being the first phase (2014) and west half next year.

Now, construction orange has taken over the downtown area as those improvements are being started. Work zones are in place from 6th to 10th. The construction is burdensome to those traveling, yes – but the outcome should be well worth the discomfort. seveneightfive urges you to remember that one factor in creating a unique downtown is having local, culturally thriving businesses. The locally owned business (majority of what

is on Kansas Ave) are at risk for loss revenue if we don’t take a little discomfort and continue to support them. WWith that point in mind, here is a quick hit-list to navigating downtown.

• There are no left turns.• Pass through traffic encouraged to use Monroe, Quincy,

Jackson and Topeka Blvd.• FREE parking is available on west side of Kansas Avenue and

2 Hours FREE in the Crosby Place • Garage on 8th Street and the 9th Street Garage behind BNSF

with voucher from downtown, participating businesses. If you park longer than 2 hours, you pay the difference. (courtesy of City of Topeka, Parking Division)

• Some mid-block crosswalks are closed if in immediate work zone block. Corner intersection crossing is accessible.

• Work starts at 10th Street and progresses north to 6th Street.• Businesses are OPEN and waiting to serve you.• Take the opportunity to walk around downtown and discover

places and interests you never see because you’re always in a car or never leave your office. aseveneightfive

[by Kerrice Mapes | photo by Brandon Reddell

downtownnavigate

‘‘ Don’t let construction hurt local businesses. our support today will reward us greatly in the future.

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BROUGHTT O Y O U B Y

Mother Earth

where you should go why not set a goal to visit two of these business each month

clOthing, accessOries + Fine Jewelry• Boho Mojo / Reliant Apparel

Free Trade | 728 S Kansas• Maricel’s Closet, Trendy clothing +

accessories | 924 S Kansas• The Merchant, (New + Gently

Worn Wears | 913 S Kansas• The Shoe Fetish, High Fashion,

Unique Shoes | 106 SE 8th• Briman’s Leading Jewelers, Fine

Jewelry & Repair | 734 S Kansas• David’s Jewelers, Jewelry,

Timepieces + Repair | 623 S Kansas

FlOwers, giFts, cOllectibles, wearables, Music + MOre....• 3 Flowers Metaphysical Treasure +

Readings | 733 S Kansas• Absolute Design by Brenda,

Florals, Jewelry, Home Decor & Gifts) | 629 S Kansas

• C&J Nik Naks, Specialty Gifts + Gift Baskets | 929 S Kansas

• Downtown Antiques & Collectibles| 500 SW Harrison

• Downtown Craft Brew, Beer, tea, coffee &+cheese | 435 S Kansas

• Hazel Hill Chocolate Traditions, Handmade Fine Chocolate & Confectionary | 724 S Kansas

• Kansas Avenue Market, New + Used Market | 628 S Kansas

• Oddfellows Fine Books & Collectables, Rare Books, Comics + Coins| 117 SW 6th

• PC911 of Kansas, Computer Repair + Games | 534 S Kansas

• Prairie Glass Studio, Fused Glass Art + Classes | 110 SE 8th

• Swims & Sweeps, Pools, Spas, Fireplaces, Grills | 422 SW 6th

• Tammi’s Antiques & Florals, Collectibles + Gifts | 811 S Kansas

• The Sewing Workshop, Fabrics + Accessories | 301 S Kansas

• Trails Market & Gallery, Art Gallery | 109 N Kansas

• Warehouse 414, High Style Home Furnishings | 414 SE 2nd

• Wolfe’s Camera, Electronics, Cameras, etc. | 635 S Kansas

• Tradepost, Music + Electronic Accessories | 826 S Kansas

• Supersonic Music, Instruments + Lessons | 117 SE 6th

lOcal FlavOr + bar / venues• Arturo’s Mexican Restaurant

105 SE 10th• The BreakRoom Metro Eatery |

911 S Kansas • The Cellar | 435 S Kansas• The Celtic Fox Irish Pub &

Restaurant | 118 SW 8th • Classic Bean | 722 S Kansas• Cousin’s Tavern | 1211 S Kansas

• El Mezcal Restaurant | 511 SW Topeka

• Field of Greens – Garden Bistro | 909 S Kansas

• Globe Indian Cuisine | 117 SE 10th • Golden Dragon | 1101 S Kansas • Hanover Pancake House | 1034 S

Kansas • HHB BBQ | 720 S Kansas • Jayhawk Corner Café | 700 SW

Jackson • Juli’s Coffee & Bistro | 110 SE 10th• Kansas Avenue Café | 325 S Kansas• Lupita’s Mexican | 732 S Kansas • Madison Street Diner | 420 SE 6th• The Office | 124 SW 8th • Pepe and Chela’s | 1001 SW Tyler • RowHouse Restaurant | 515 SW

VanBuren • Skivies | 325 S Kansas• Terry’s Bar & Grill | 522 SW 6th • Top of the Tower | 534 S Kansas• Uncle Bo’s | 420 SE 6th[downtown

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A funny thing happened one afternoon perusing Facebook, as I stumbled upon my friend Megan Rogers page to see her posting photos of a tall, curly haired, smiling man playing guitar for a group of adolescents. Under the photos, comments

where posted about what an amazing and incredible person this artist was. He had already earned points in my book for playing guitar for the creative minds of these kids, and also for being someone that Megan sang the praises of. I know immediately that this was someone I wanted to meet. I still would’ve never anticipated how it all would’ve worked out. My son Landyn has always been light years of his peers on the guitar. Based on his rhythmic genetic code, picking up the axe just came so natural to him. He was playing beyond 3-chord glory at the ripe age of 11. Writing music,

drawing portraits of his friends, creating stop motion Lego movies. If it was artistic in nature, Landyn excelled. It was decided that Landyn needed to take guitar lessons, to sharpen his skills and learn the structure in writing music. His first guitar teacher didn’t work out for him and in a way I know that he felt discouraged by it. This stubborn young man insisted that he could learn everything he needed to know on six strings all by his lonesome. Still, I’d listen through the bedroom door and could hear that something was missing his writing. There was no real energy, no real structure, and no identity of his own. At that point in time, I’d remembered the name Ross Williams, and that he was a guy with charisma, and my hope was that I could agree to get my boy Landyn to consider taking lessons from him after listening to a couple of songs that Ross had posted online with one of his projects This Evil.

MUSIC

happy little guitarsteaching without boundaries: with ross williams

Ross Williamsby Noah Neff

click the QR code for immediate access to video or go to seveneightfive.com.

I convinced Landyn to go see Ross live at a coffee shop in central Topeka, and let him take in the artistry of “This Evil.” Landyn’s eyes lit up like a Christmas tree and at that very moment was proud to ask Ross for lessons. Every Wednesday since then, at 6p, we load up the car and head over to Manning Music where Ross teaches. It’s truly the thing he looks forward to the most, Landyn says. “Ross is a real inspiration to me, he’s patient, never makes me feel stupid, and let’s me play without any boundaries”. When it came time for Jessica Matheis and

I to pick a topic for this month’s issue, Ross immediately came to mind. What better than to honor the man the puts the biggest smile on your kids face and inspires him to be the best he can be. Ross is a man with his iron in many fires. Not only does he perform as a solo artist, but you can also catch him with his current focus “No Cave,” as well as another project called “This Evil.” Be sure to follow the QR Code to the right and watch Ross with No Cave performing three songs for seveneightfive LIVE directed by none other than his student Landyn Gentry. aseveneightfive

‘‘ ross is a real inspiration to me. he’s patient, never makes me feel stupid and let’s me play without any boundaries. -Landyn, 11

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10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday

July 26, 2014

Gallop on over for a Wild West day of games,

activities, food, and music!

KANSASMUSEUM

REAL PLACES. REAL FUN.

OF HISTORY

6425 SW 6th AvenueTopeka, KS 66615kshs.org785-272-8681 @kansashistory

REEL PEOPLE. REEL STORIES.

Historical Society

Spend Second Fridays with us!Free bag of popcorn if you dress in the theme of the movie!Snacks and soft drinks for sale Games on the lawn 7 p.m.

Museum gallery open 5 to 9 p.m., admission charge

Sundown Film FestivalFREE on the Kansas Museum of History grounds

Movies begin at sundown, around 9 p.m. Bring lawn chairs or blankets Rain or shine

Friday, June 13Listen to music of the ‘50s before the show

Hand jive lessons 8 p.m.

Friday, September 12Classic car display

Friday, August 8Music by Ukelele Club of Lawrence 7:30 p.m.

Hula hoop contest 8 p.m.Hawaiian leis for the first 50 people

Friday, July 11Launch stomp rockets

Afterwards see Mars and Saturn through telescopeswith the Northeast Kansas Amateur Astronomers League

R emember visiting the one-room school house as a kid or seeing the big train inside the Kansas Museum of History, 6425 SW 6th Ave? Now you have an excuse to return, bring your own little ones and have some fun at the Kansas Museum of History this summer.

west fest - Ju ly 26 | 10a - 4pCelebrating National Day of the Cowboy, activities inside and out for all cowboys and cowgirls at heart. Outdoor activities include stage coach rides, Cowboy obstacle course, campfire sing-a-long, roping and horse care demonstrations, panning for gold, miniature ponies and more. From 11a - 1p serving free hotdogs and chips. Inside, the kiddos can sing cowboy songs with Kyler Carpenter (1p) take a cowboy quiz, photos with cowboy props, crafts and rope making.

LIFE STYLEks museum, new for you

events combining history and fun for young and the young at heartby Kerrice Mapes | photo provided

7 – 9:30 p.m. Saturday July 26, 2014

Live music, dancing

KANSASMUSEUM

REAL PLACES. REAL FUN.OF HISTORY

museum Af ter hours Ju ly 26Special Museum After Hours happen quarterly and combine food, fun, dancing, and activities for 21+ crowd. Event is based on fascinating themes in Kansas history, it’s the perfect night out. Admission is $20 and includes one drink ticket, food and games. July 26th: A Night of Country. Learn the two step, line and swing dances to the tunes of a live western swing band, “Phantoms of the Opry.” Join us during the day for West Fest: National Day of the Cowboy.September 26th: A Night on Madison Avenue

sundown f i lm fest i va l - second fr idaysPull out the blanket or lawn chair and enjoy a movie on the grounds. Movies starts at 9p, admission is free. On Friday, July 11 watch “Apollo 13.” Before the movie, visit with astronomers from the Northeast Kansas Amateur Astronomers League and learn about the night sky. After, look at Mars and Saturn with the astronomers’ telescopes and binoculars. Or bring our own. aseveneightfive

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HHB BBQ

FOOD

NINJA

This ninja will need new katana and throwing stars after the encounter at HHB BBQ downtown… I was

completely disarmed. Left defenseless by the flavor and quality of the choices, I have retreated and regrouped. I will train and prepare for my next battle, but in the meantime…

Friendliness- Normally, my stealth is unmatched but upon my initial infiltration of the door I was greeted with a smile and a cordial hello. The staff was accommodating and ready for the challenge of serving a ninja. I was down one throwing star…

Menu- An abundance of choice confused my

fighting prowess. My eyes unable to focus on one target, I engaged all of them at once. Hog, Herd, and Bird make for plentiful options as well as the name: HHB. One more throwing star down…

Atmosphere- Bright and inviting, clean and crisp. I was drawn to the smoker in front of the building, enchanting my olfactory sense and causing disorientation

(therein lay my defeat). Friendly, family style dining for even the most hardened warriors.

Funds- My gold pieces were hardly reduced for the amount of vittles I received. For only $11 I procured a large meal with a side, plenty to feed this ninja, and a drink, sized well enough to quench the most parched of tongues. Needless to say, I left a little more sluggish than upon my arrival, the shopkeep fed me well for my money.

Food- Purely divine. Wisdom from the gods was surely passed down to the mortals of earth. Smoked meats that melt in your mouth, and refreshing coleslaw with a new twist: sunflower seeds. No doubt homage to the divine gifts of BBQ. Two sauce choices, spicy or original, both delicately balanced and flavorful. Simple yet effective in its abilities to defeat the most deft of ninjas. I will, however, have to respectfully ninja-kick the store bought tortilla chips. In house is always more enticing.

Prepare your strength and your weapons, you will need all resources to survive the challenge. It will test your mettle and leave you craving more. aseveneightfive

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E xercise your mind. Trivia Night @ your library

Friday, July 18 from 6:30 – 9p in Marvin Auditorium, Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library. Call 580.4540 to register. Enter as a team of five to eight friends, cowork-ers or family members and work together to answer 100 questions from 10 categories. Prizes are awarded.

Trivia Afternoon @ your librarySaturday, July 19 Trivia After-noon (regular edition) from 3 – 5p in Marvin Auditorium.

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LIFE STYLE

Proceeds from works of heart benefit

family service & guidance center

foundation, ensuring that quality mental health

services are available for children and families in the topeka community

who need them. tickets are $125 each.

When Family Service and Guidance Center (FSGC)

decided to hold a unique art event eight years ago, it was meant to be much more than a fund raiser. Brenda Mills, CEO, remembered, “We wanted to give our children a chance to express themselves and then celebrate their amazing talent.”

The result is FSGC’s Works of Heart Art Event and Auction. The 8th edition of Topeka’s most unique art event will be held Friday, August 22, from 6-9:30 pm at the Maner Conference Center.

What makes Works of Heart unique is that much of the art work sold is created by FSGC clients: children from age three to 18 who live with mental illness. Professional pieces generously donated by artists from across the Midwest are also available, but the stars are the Featured Young Artists – about a dozen children and teens whose art has been selected by FSGC staff and volunteers for the evening’s live auction. The Featured Young Artists attend the event with their families, along with 350 community leaders, art enthusiasts and FSGC supporters. There is a meet-and-greet with prospective bidders before the event and then a delicious dinner. The highlight of the evening is when the children proudly go on-stage to display their piece as it is being auctioned off.

“The highlight of the evening is seeing the kids in the spotlight, watching their faces as the bids go up,” Pam Evans, director of marketing and development, said. “Some pieces go for as much as $1,500, and the kids can’t believe it. It’s fun to watch.” And don’t underestimate the long term value of those minutes on-stage, either. Evans said, “Some of our Featured Artists are children who struggle to be successful at school or get along with family members. After the event, they start working harder in school and try to be a more active, positive member of their family. Older teens start asking about college and even art school. For some, this night changes their lives because they realize they have so much to offer.”

One young woman who participated in Works of Heart three years in a row now sees herself as someone with great capacity in many areas. “Her grades started improving, and then she started taking honors courses. Now she’s graduated high school and going to culinary school this fall,” Evans recalled, smiling. “That’s what Works of Heart is about: giving children an opportunity to discover their own potential and then celebrating them for it.” aseveneightfive

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being my #selfie

‘‘ Artists have long understood this visual need to connect with a person who is absent. since the beginning of artistic expression, we have used images to tell our stories.

ART

S elfies, just mentioning them brings up a variety of reactions. It is almost like politics; you either love them or hate them. If you participate and love

them you are unquestionably narcissistic and if you hate them you are invariably intolerant.Recently, I began creating my own selfies series “Being My #Selfie” through the age-old practice of painting, combining the historical journey of the original artist’s self-portrait method and the modern selfie photo. I’ve been relishing the feedback and have found myself startled by the contrasts in opinion about selfies. Since I was invited to share my selfies on the cover of this 9th anniversary issue of seveneightfive magazine, I decided to take an opportunity to share with you what I experience when I paint and why selfies are important.When an artist prepares to create, sometimes we aren’t always sure of where the journey is going to take us. As an artist myself, there is always a sense of taking that first step on an adventure when I set up my easel with an empty canvas. As I pick up the brush and load it with gobs of yellow paint, suddenly an old familiar irrational fear grips me. My mind begins to reel and I have to fight the urge to drop everything and run.As the fear takes hold, I consider the lines from Dune as Paul Atreides considers putting his hand in the mysterious black box that he is forewarned contains pain. “Fear is the mind killer.” I take a moment and breathe then tentatively place that first yellow mark on the canvas. I remember, “Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me.”At that very moment the anxiety vanishes and the work begins to take form. Everything else in the world is gone, it is only me and the paint joyously frolicking and the world outside be damned, if only for an hour or so. Paul so aptly expresses the feeling, “... the sleeper has awakened!”

This is the creative process for me, maybe not as dramatic as Dune but, filled with fear and loathing, happiness and rapture. I would offer that this process (although usually much quicker) is not so much different for the people who post a seemingly random photo from their lives online. There are complex human emotions behind each selfie whether it is a photo or a painting in how it is picked by the ‘artist’ and then how it is seen by the world in which it is shared.In social media, the popularity of taking a photo of oneself and posting it is a natural extension of the human condition attempting to connect through a naturally cold medium. The internet would be filled with images of cats, babies and other crazy memes* if we didn’t share our lives and loves through images.Artists have long understood this visual need to connect with a person who is absent. Since the beginning of artistic expression we have used images to tell our stories and of course it has always been left up to the artists to use their special skills to present the message to the tribe. Today, we carry the technology to instantly share those tales to all who take the time to care.As far as for me and “Being My #Selfie” the journey continues with a rollercoaster of emotions. While you are breathlessly waiting on my next article, check out MichelleLeivan.com and join in on the selfie craze and share your selfie at Michelle.Leivan.Art on Facebook. I can’t wait to see YOUR selfies!*By the way if you have a deep love for memes like me, and I know you do, you can also create your own with a Meme-a-Leivan.com selfie and get my images to say anything you please. (Yes this is the epitome of egotism. Don’t you love it?)

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T he Alice C. Sabatini Gallery will soon look like Topeka’s fourth skate park, complete with its own version of a half-pipe. It’s all in honor of Ramp It

Up: Skateboard Culture in Native America, a Smithsonian exhibit, which takes us outside the local skate scene and deep into Native American culture. This is the gallery’s 12th annual art exhibit for children, so teens and kids are asked to bring in parents and grandparents to show off this art form.

You will be amazed by the art on 20 skate decks, including examples from Native companies and contemporary artists such as Pawnee/Yakama Bunky Echo-Hawk. View images and video of skateboard history and of Native skaters like the 4-Wheel Warpony skate crew. Local skater and DJ Fraktul gets the party started with music during the Opening Reception on June 28 from 11a-2p. Skateboarding is one of the most popular sports on Indian reservations and has inspired and influenced American Indian communities since the ‘60s. Ramp It Up examines the role of indigenous peoples in skateboarding culture, its roots in Hawaiian surfing and the visionary achievements of contemporary Native skaters. The exhibition features the work of visual artists and athletes from the following tribes: Yakama, Pawnee, Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma, White Mountain Apache,

Navajo and the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians among others. “We recognize the sport is intergenerational. Ramp It Up will bring back memories and also connect families and friends in unexpected ways,” said Heather Kearns, exhibit coordinator. “This seemingly simple activity has interesting broader applications in areas such as fashion, language, education and the formation of niche groups inside America’s diverse Native cultures.”

Ramp It Up: Skateboard Culture in Native America is organized by the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian and circulated by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service. The Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian is the first national museum dedicated to the preservation, study and exhibition of the life, languages, literature, history and arts of the Native peoples of the Western Hemisphere. aseveneightfive

‘‘ ramp it up! skateboard culture in native America, a smithsonian exhibit comes to the sabatini gallery at tscPL.

rampskateboard culture half-pipes Topeka

Photo credits: 4-Wheel Warpony skateboarders Courtesy Dustinn Craig (White Mountain Apache/Navajo) and Bunky Echo-Hawk (Yakama/Pawnee), 2009, courtesy David Bernie.

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June 28 – Aug 24Ramp It Up! Skateboard Culture in Native America. Sabatini Gallery is open Monday - Friday from 9a - 9p, Saturday from 9a - 6p and Sunday from noon to 9p at TSCPL.

June 16 – Aug 10Identities: Bunky Echo-Hawk

In the front gallery, Pawnee artist Bunky Echo-Hawk explores how Native peoples see themselves and how non-Native people perceive them.

July 22 | 2-4p | Marvin Auditorium 101ABSkateboard Logo and Sticker Design [11-18 years]

Young skaters brainstorm a design that best represents both a love of skateboarding and the library. Then, we send it on to be printed on stickers you can put on your board.

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#TopekaTapeby Sunshine Blue

ultimate mix of Topeka’s best hip-hop artists

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Topeka isn’t known as a musical hotbed in the hip-hop world. In fact, Topeka’s hip-hop scene has been completely over-looked by many in the past. But not by emcee Mike

Schpitz and DJ S. Ranx who are looking to change that with their new compilation #TopekaTape, projected release June 24, 2014. Presented by The DJBooth and local media company The Midwest Invasion, the #TopekaTape will introduce listeners to some of the hottest talent bubbling beneath the surface of the Sunflower State’s capital. “Although a project like this took too long before it finally came to fruition...I think a lot of artists in Topeka have always felt like our voice wasn’t being heard, even on a local level. Kansas City and Lawrence have always had fairly strong hip-hop scenes but Topeka never seemed to be included.”It’s hard for Topeka artists to step out, but several local artists have been able to make a name for themselves on a national level. Stik Figa, Bizzy, Evil Loc, and DVS Minds have the drive, and the experience it takes to take their careers to the next level. In addition to these incredible artists, you will have the pleasure of

experiencing songs from Str8jakket, Andy $av, J-Millie and Fuelo, new comers from the Top.“#TopekaTape plays like a “greatest hits” of under the radar cuts from some of Topeka’s finest.”Schpitz and Ranx, graduates of Topeka High, are the masterminds behind this epic project, featuring the work of twenty singers, emcees, and producers, wrapped up into twenty songs. What’s more, all of these amazingly unique artists are from Topeka.“I have been surprised throughout this whole process at how much talent exists at home. The crazy thing is, I think this tape only scratches the surface. I want artists and fans to understand that Topeka has the talent to compete on any level.”#TopekaTape is sponsored by The Midwest Music Invasion, Topeka’s freshest music media company, and DJBooth.net, a well-known music site. Just Google #TopekaTape. From Twitter posts, to Youtube documentaries, you will be awestruck at the fire burning beneath the surface of this movement. aseveneightfive

Check out the five-part documentary of midwest Invasion’s #topekatape

on youtube.

director marcelino Gonzalez aka “lino Brown” interviews topeka

hip hop artists about the city, the scene and their involvement in the hip hop compilation, #topekatape.

the project features 20 original songs from artists from topeka. #topekatape is curated by artist

mike Schpitz and dJ S. Ranx, sponsored by dJBooth.net and

the midwest Invasion and drops June 24th.

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Topeka Metro shuttle buses will begin at NOTO at 5:30 p.m. and will follow the schedule shown above with a new shuttle arriving every 15 minutes. The final shuttle will leave NOTO at 8:15 p.m. arriving at Westboro Mart at 8:34 p.m.

First Friday Art Walk Shuttle Schedule

* Times subject to change

& shopping guide

NOTO5:305:45 6:00 6:15 6:30 6:45 7:00 7:15 7:30 7:45 8:00 8:15

Downtown10th & KS

5:40 5:556:10 6:25 6:40 6:557:10 7:25 7:40 7:55 8:10 8:25

TSCPL5:45 6:00 6:15 6:30 6:45 7:00 7:15 7:30 7:45 8:00 8:15 8:30

Westboro5:49 6:04 6:19 6:34 6:49 7:04 7:19 7:34 7:49 8:04 8:19 8:34

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5:39 5:546:09 6:246:39 6:547:097:24 7:39 7:548:19 8:24

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fairlawn plazaThe HubHome At LastSweet!The Kitchen GalleryCafe BarnabasTopeka Art GuildThe Toy Store Yak & YarnBernina Sewing Center

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LOCAL FLAVOR

y taste buds have had a romantic relationship with Rick Seifert for the past four years now. From his first stint at The Office Dueling Piano Bar and Lounge downtown where I was introduced to the best Friday night steak night in town, to when he opened up The Office 2 on South Topeka Blvd, If Rick is cooking – I’m a going.

So to say I was excited with The Office owner Brian Lewis and chef / bartender Rick decided to bring back the full menu and serve lunch and dinner daily.The menu is just the right size with a variety of offerings without being overwhelming. Small but mighty, opening their kitchen up again will definitely make me stay at The Office late. Eight sandwiches grace the menu with the standouts being the Blackened Cod Po-Boy and the Gourmet Grilled Cheese. If you’re not a fan of spice and being slapped in the face with f lavor, then stay away from the Po-Boy. This hearty sandwich is so f lavorful, and The Office is

the only place in town that I know of that serves this French Quarter traditions. Also available with chicken, The Gourmet Grilled Cheese is not for kiddos and is a mix of Asiago, Cheader, Mozzarella, Smoked Gouda and American cheeses and served with a cup of tomato basil bisque.Friday and Saturday night is their steak night. For $11.50 you get a juicy 8oz hand-cut by the guys at Hermanns Meats and cooked to perfection steak. It’s served with a loaded baked potatoes, chef ’s vegetables and a house salad. Bonus: The Office just recently started Jazz on the Patio every Friday night from 4 to 8 pm, making this a must-stop for drinks and food.Two salads enhance the menu; Rick is always good about having fresh, good greens. Blacked cod or grilled chicken is the protein of choice. Modest appetizers set the tone with hummus and spin dip options.Make sure to visit Rick, Bryan and the whole crew at The Office for a great lunch or dinner this summer, 124 W 8th Ave. aseveneightfive

mby Kerrice Mapes | photo by Tricia Mark

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June 28th . . . 8 am 5k Run/Walk - Oakland Community CenterJuly 12th . . . . 8 am Fiesta Golf Tournament. . . . . . . . . . ---Cypress Ridge Golf Course. . . . . . . . . . 10:30 am - Parade, downtown Topeka. . . . . . . . . . 7 pm - Coronation Ball. . . . . . . . . . ---Ag Hall, Kansas ExpocentreJuly 13th . . . . 9:45 am - Opening Mass, OLG ChurchJuly 15th - 19th Fiesta Mexicana & Carnival. . . . . . . . . . 4 pm - 11 pm (Tue-Wed-Thur). . . . . . . . . . 4 pm - midnight (Fri-Sat)July 20th . . . . 9:45 am - Closing Mass, OLG Church

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Ride the air conditioned Fiesta Shuttle from the city lot at 8th & Madison, 5:30-11:30

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SCHEDULE OF FIESTA EVENTS

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Tuesday - Tacos $1Wednesday - Burritos $1.50Thursday - Tostadas $2Friday - Taco Salad $4Saturday - Sanchos $2

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Jalapeño Contest

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Fiesta Art Show - 4:30 to 9:00 each evening in the air-conditioned lower level of the Marlo Cuevas Balandran Activity Center.

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WEDNESDAY:$3.50 Calls / $2.50 Domestic Bottles / $4 Vegas Bombs / $3 Barrel Bombs

1/2 PricE APPSMONDAY - FriDAY

4 - 6 PM10 - 11 PM

THUrSDAY: $3.50 Import / Premium bottles / $4.50 Jack & Crown drinks / $4 Jager, Tuaca, X & Irish Car Bombs

FriDAY: $4.50 Premium singles / Do-mestic draws: $2 pints, $3.50 jumbos / $2 Pinnacle drinks / $3 Fireball Shots / $3 Liquid Marijuna Shots SATUrDAY: Domestic draws: $2 pints, $3.50 jumbos / $3 Blue Moon pints / $4.50 Long Islands, Long Beaches, Grateful Deads

MONDAY: $2.50 Microbrew pints TUESDAY: $3.50 Captain, Malibu, UV Vodka drinks WEDNESDAY: $2 Domestic draws

THUrSDAY: $6 Domestic pitchers / $4 Double wells FriDAY: 2-for-1 Domestic bottles / $1 off drink menu cocktails

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