Arts & Entertainment

Elizabeth Dobler: Bunny books make good Easter gifts 04/01/12 - 4:32pm

With Easter fast approaching, these books about the antics of various bunny characters will entertain young children. "10 Hungry Rabbits: Counting & Color Concepts" by Anita Lobel, Alfred A. Knopf, 2012, ages 2-5.

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Elizabeth Dobler: Spring into spring with these books 03/31/12 - 2:12pm

Books about spring are a great reminder that sunshine and rain bring the green sprouts of hope. ■ "And Then It's Spring" by Julie Fogliano, illustrated by Erin E. Stead, Roaring Book Press, 2012, ages 4-7.

Weekend calendar 03/29/12 - 8:19pm

at the clubs Topeka 39TH STREET BAR & GRILL, 555 S.W. 39th: Slick Dog Wilson, 9 p.m. Friday, March 30; Simply Driven, 9 p.m. Saturday, March 31; SoundWaves Karaoke with Tina, 8 p.m. Wednesday; Comedy: Dale Hilton, 8 p.m. Monday, April 2, $5.

Underground Railroad documentary screened 03/29/12 - 7:17pm

"Freedom Seekers: Stories from the Western Underground Railroad," a documentary, will get free screenings at 1:30 and 4 p.m.

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Strings in the Spring continues at WU 03/29/12 - 6:30pm

The Strings in the Spring series of concerts and master classes will continue through April 7 at Washburn University.

This weekend's hottest tickets 03/29/12 - 5:25pm

This weekend brings the last chance to see three musicals: "[title of show]" at TPAC's Hussey Playhouse, "Clarissa's Closet" at the Helen Hocker Theater and "Avenue Q" at Topeka Civic Theatre & Academy.

Washburn students to stage Honors Concert 03/29/12 - 11:56pm

An audience Sunday can sample some of Washburn University's best student musicians when the music department presents its annual Honors Concert. The four participants in the 3 p.m.

Last Minute Folk offers a Lively concert 03/29/12 - 3:32pm

In true folk tradition, Vanessa Lively addresses social issues in her songs set to an eclectic mix of musical styles she acquired in her travels.

Ad Astra troupe stages '[title of show]' 03/28/12 - 11:33pm

A musical about staging a musical isn't a new concept, but the Ad Astra Theatre Ensemble's production of "[title of show]" is no Judy Garland-Mickey Rooney "Hey, kids, let's put on a show.

Author describes overcoming tragedies 03/23/12 - 10:39pm

"In the worst of circumstances there is still profound hope," was the theme of author Clarence Nero's keynote address at the "Evening with an Author" event Friday night at the downtown Blue Planet Café. The event was a fundraiser for CASE Inc.