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Topeka’s guide to art, entertainment, lifestyle + local flavor

Vol. VIII Issue August 2013

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emerging artistsTwo events celebrate young artist, one debuts Kansas film in August

rebel on the riseNew album by Soul Rebel

foodie funTwo new restaurantsWine tasting dinners

contentsaRts + EntERtainmEnt18 Shelly Bedsual20 meet jimmy horn22 soul rebel24 art, must and history26 works of heart

local FlavoR4 mug shot: sweeter by nature5 seven’s place12 drink specials14 wine dinners28 noto burrito

liFEstylE6 oddfellow’s 8 nitty gritty

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@seveneightfiveWe regret to have missed listing the amazing Michelle Ullom last month. Please check out

the last issue and her article on the College Hill Construction. Thanks ‘Chelle for all you do!

pUBlishER/ownER Kerrice Mapes

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seveneightfive is a free lifestyle magazine highlighting entertainment, art, local businesses + more in Topeka. We strive for accuracy in all our materials, regrets errors, but cannot be held responsible. We recommend contacting venues to confirm dates and events.

seveneightfive design is the parent company of some of the most respected and widely-read Topeka-focused hyperlocal publications in digital and print media. Founded in 2007, the company was established by owner Kerrice Mapes when seveneightfive magazine was created to inform area residents and visitors about arts and entertainment events in Topeka. It’s “little sister” quarterly publication, “XYZ” magazine, with a focus on Topeka-area family-friendly events and stories, was first published in 2010. seveneightfive and XYZ magazines have website incarnations as well at seveneightfive.com and XYZtopeka.com. In January 2012, seveneightfive design published the inaugural edition of the annual seveneightfive “I Do,” a wedding resource guide, www.ido.seveneightfive.com

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We ask - you tell. Look for Local Vocal questions on Twitter + FB.Andie Pandie: Green grapes, peppadew stuffed with hummus, Greek olives, capers, fig butter and a French baguette.Rayna Droge: An umbrella!Nicholas Foster: A handgun. Oh, and some food.

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Downtown• Boho Mojo• Celtic Fox• JE Dunn

Construction• New City Cafe• RowHouse

Restaurant• The Merchant• Warehouse 414• Upstage Gallery• NexLynx

West Topeka• Tailgator’s• Pizagel’s • Paint Therapy

Uncorked• Mad Eliza’s• Goose Again

NOTO / North• Serendipity• Gravity Art Gallery• J&J Gallery Bar• Southwest Traders• Studio 831• The Eclective• RiverStation 802• Joletta’s• Yingling’s Cafe

College Hill• Envy Salon• Oscar’s Bar + Grill• Pizza Pub• PT’s @College Hill• World Cup

South Topeka• Abigail’s• Blind Tiger• Ice + Olives• Java Bar

Midtown• Back by Popular

Demand• The Dutch Goose• Fineline Tattoo• Speck’s Tavern• TSCPL (Library)• Whitehall Gifts

Westboro Mart• Beauchamps• Porterfields• SoHo Interiors• The Collective

Gage / Fleming• Juli’s Bistro• New City Cafe• Seafood Thyme• Quinton’s Deli• Boutique Ten47

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Dear Rupe,Guys won’t listen and they don’t care what I think. They just stare at my breasts. How do I get boys to pay the right kind of attention to me? - Not a Freakin’ Airhead

Dear NAFA,There are worse things than being beautiful and under estimated. (Try warty and dateless sometime.) Do this, the next time yer getting the wrong kind of reaction, clap yer hands and say, “Maintain eye contact, Bozo, or eat strained peas for a month!” - RR____________________________

A R I E SOkay, so ya don’t play nude bingo (at least, not in public.) My advice last issue still stands.

T A U R U SNobody cares what color your bathing suit is if it’s transparent, Bucko. But next time, I suggest you kneel instead of bend over to pick up yer snorkel. And, no, that’s not a euphemism.

G E M I N IPets are fine as long as they don’t drool, leak icky stuff or shed copious amounts of fur on friends and furniture. This goes for boyfriends, too.

C A N C E RBreaking up is hard, Bucko. I get that. But, at what point does finding you-know-who’s funky, bite-marked underwear in yer sig’s back seat, not mean it’s finally over?

L E OStop doing that. Yer gonna go blind! No, not THAT, the other thing. And whatever ya do, stop posting super close up photos of yerself on FB. It’s not sexy. People are counting yer pores.

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The Psychic ChickenTM

V I R G OAs a very wise woman once explained to me, “I don’t sweat the petty things and I don’t pet the sweaty things.” To which I add, “Don’t be a sweaty thing.”

L I B R ASummer is going to be extra steamy this year, so I suggest ya get that hairy mole removed from you-know-where. The reason will become clear when the reason becomes clear.

S C O R P I OThank you for being here. There. And everywhere. We like!

S A G I T T A R I U SMystery of Life #495 - When did pouty become sexy? I mean, mostly it means yer not getting yer way, right? So why is not getting yer way sexy? And why do super models pout so much? They almost always get their way. Weird world, Bucko.

C A P R I C O R NSomeone accused me of making a lot of fun of West Texas lately. Au contraire! I’ve been poking fun at silly and ignorant people. And, well, I think ya know where I’m going with this...

A Q U A R I U SFigured it out! Relationships are a lot like bowling with drunk penguins. Ya can’t expect them to keep score if they don’t care who wins. Hope this helps.

P I S C E SNo. Ya can’t win the lottery if ya don’t play. Sorry.___________________________

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! [email protected] ___________________________

* Astrological predictions are almost as good for us as Sammy Brownback choosing our judges. New signs at our borders: “Welcome to Brownbackistan! Do NOT disagree with our Governor. His judges can throw you in jail!”

Dear Rupe,Guys won’t listen and they don’t care what I think. They just stare at my breasts. How do I get boys to pay the right kind of attention to me? - Not a Freakin’ Airhead

Dear NAFA,There are worse things than being beautiful and under estimated. (Try warty and dateless sometime.) Do this, the next time yer getting the wrong kind of reaction, clap yer hands and say, “Maintain eye contact, Bozo, or eat strained peas for a month!” - RR____________________________

A R I E SOkay, so ya don’t play nude bingo (at least, not in public.) My advice last issue still stands.

T A U R U SNobody cares what color your bathing suit is if it’s transparent, Bucko. But next time, I suggest you kneel instead of bend over to pick up yer snorkel. And, no, that’s not a euphemism.

G E M I N IPets are fine as long as they don’t drool, leak icky stuff or shed copious amounts of fur on friends and furniture. This goes for boyfriends, too.

C A N C E RBreaking up is hard, Bucko. I get that. But, at what point does finding you-know-who’s funky, bite-marked underwear in yer sig’s back seat, not mean it’s finally over?

L E OStop doing that. Yer gonna go blind! No, not THAT, the other thing. And whatever ya do, stop posting super close up photos of yerself on FB. It’s not sexy. People are counting yer pores.

V I R G OAs a very wise woman once explained to me, “I don’t sweat the petty things and I don’t pet the sweaty things.” To which I add, “Don’t be a sweaty thing.”

L I B R ASummer is going to be extra steamy this year, so I suggest ya get that hairy mole removed from you-know-where. The reason will become clear when the reason becomes clear.

S C O R P I OThank you for being here. There. And everywhere. We like!

S A G I T T A R I U SMystery of Life #495 - When did pouty become sexy? I mean, mostly it means yer not getting yer way, right? So why is not getting yer way sexy? And why do super models pout so much? They almost always get their way. Weird world, Bucko.

C A P R I C O R NSomeone accused me of making a lot of fun of West Texas lately. Au contraire! I’ve been poking fun at silly and ignorant people. And, well, I think ya know where I’m going with this...

A Q U A R I U SFigured it out! Relationships are a lot like bowling with drunk penguins. Ya can’t expect them to keep score if they don’t care who wins. Hope this helps.

P I S C E SNo. Ya can’t win the lottery if ya don’t play. Sorry.___________________________

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! [email protected] ___________________________

* Astrological predictions are almost as good for us as Sammy Brownback choosing our judges. New signs at our borders: “Welcome to Brownbackistan! Do NOT disagree with our Governor. His judges can throw you in jail!”

We ask - you tell. Look for Local Vocal questions on Twitter + FB.Patricia Phillips: I like the people who have the spice stand. I understand that they are moving to a permanant location after the Farmers Market is over. They will be located on Gage next to Vias Pizza.Jason Charles Divis: Gidgets garden!Kim Scott: The guys with the bubble tea!Jessie Polk: Soto Green GalsShannon Hager: Sunflower bread

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M uch like my sense of humor, my taste for ales tends to be dark and bitter. However, in order to expand my horizons, I decided to venture out of my comfort zone and enter the

lighter, fruitier realm of the beer world.

Due to these long, hot, summer days, I chose to start with the Shock Top Lemon Shandy (4.2% ABV), a Belgian-style wheat ale. Combining five different kinds of hops with citrus peels and coriander, it pours a light cloudy yellow. The scent of fresh cut lemon immediately springs forth to the nose. Before the first sip, the taste buds already know what’s coming. Lemonade with a little kick? Sign me up.

Enjoy the very drinkable Shock Top Lemon Shandy alone, or with a summer pasta salad topped with grilled chicken. The lightness of this ale pairs well with a lighter diet to keep you lean and ready for hot weather activities.

For our wine cooler aficionados, may I present the Shock Top Honeycrisp Apple Wheat (5.2%). While golden in color, the sweet-tart taste and smell of this liquid candy will engulf you like a giant green Jolly Rancher. I learned just recently that the Honeycrisp apple is seasonally awaited by apple lovers. If you’re one of those, give this unfiltered beer a try with a tray of sliced apples, grapes and Ski Queen Gjetost Cheese (available at Ice & Olives, 29th & Croco Road). This creamy, caramel-colored cheese from Norway has the perfect f lavor to balance the sweetness of the Honeycrisp Apple Wheat.

Summer is a great time to venture out and try a new beverage with which to cool off. Remember to drink in moderation in the heat, as alcohol can be dehydrating. The sweetness of these ales hint to the higher than average ABV, or Alcohol By Volume. Cheers! aseveneightfive

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T ucked off of 21st Street near Buchanan is a rather good sized building that lately has undergone

some changes. The rectangular space at 1219 SW 21st Street has a new sign: Seven’s Place, where you may have previously seen “Johnny’s Cafe,” and before that, “Dorothy’s Kitchen.” Curious about why the name change, my two dining companions and I were happy to stop in for lunch and to satisfy this question.We were greeted by Daniel. He quickly seated us and explained that Sheena, his girlfriend is the owner and he was helping her out today. He explained to us that Seven was the name of her pit bull, and invited us to read the story about Seven on the menu. Rather that rehash the story here, I invite you to stop in and check it out yourself. Bring a picture of your own pooch and post it on their wall as well! Daniel explained that as a dog-lover, Sheena wants to make the space welcoming to other dog-lovers.Of course this begged the next question: Are dogs welcome! “Yes, on the patio,” replied Daniel. He pointed to a door that leads to a roomy patio on the west side of the restaurant. So, dog-lovers, take note!After perusing the ample menu, I decided on the open-faced roast beef sandwich with mashed potatoes ($7.69). Daniel lit up at my choice and said he recommends it, as well as the meat loaf and chicken fried steak. Definitely something to keep in mind for future visits. One dining companion ordered the

BLT sandwich ($5.29), which is served on Texas toast, and the other ordered the chicken strips and fries ($4.59 for three strips).The food was served rather promptly, with the kitchen staff delivering it to our table. Daniel brought refills of our Cokes (served in retro-style Coca Cola mugs) and

iced teas. All three of us were very satisfied with our meals. What made the difference was that the food was obviously freshly made, and all home-style. The mashed potatoes rivaled my own (which I only get to make once a year these days, for Thanksgiving), and the chicken strips were hand-breaded and fried chicken breast strips. The BLT had more bacon that the menu promised, making my friend very happy with her selection.There were a few other diners coming and going while we were there. After cleaning our plates, Daniel suggested we try the cinnamon rolls, freshly made that day. Deciding to split it three ways, we waited for it as another dinner told us to come back for the sticky buns. “It’s the best you’ll ever have!” The cinnamon roll was as delicious as any homemade cinnamon roll you’ve ever had and worth the extra calories.Seven’s Place is open seven days a week from 6a-4p. They offer free wifi and student discounts and other specials from 1p-4p. Stop in soon and give them and try. Bring the whole family, including the dog! aseveneightfive

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I can’t imagine a world with no books in it. Unfortunately real, leather bound, yellow-paged books are becoming something of an anomaly. However, this fine city of ours can rest assured

that books will always be incorporated, respected and loved in our wonderful downtown community where two amazing people have kept a little hometown bookshop running and, subsequently, added their own flair to the quaint store that is nestled into a beautiful historic building on 6th. Brandon and Martie Rison have poured

their heart and soul into this little treasure. Oddfellow’s Fine Books and Collectables is in the same spot that Lloyd Zimmer had when he owned the store at 117 SW 6th Ave. Upon walking into the shop I was immediately swept away to my childhood when my grandmother would read Grover’s Resting Places to me at night. She would hold the book up to my nose for me to rest it on the page. I remember loving the smell of the paper. When I walked into Oddfellow’s it was the same sensation as I used to get reading that book. I was greeted by tall wooden shelves packed to the brim with historic treasures, books that I wish I could’ve spent all night thumbing through. There are historic maps of Kansas and Topeka along the walls and paintings by Kansan painters, as well.

The Risons’ interest in collecting books was fueled by their interest in old coins. They had inherited some old coins and after doing some research, they became coin collectors. This new obsession was the gateway to post-cards and stamps. They then began spending a lot of time in Lloyd Zimmer Books and Maps admiring his collec-tion of historic books. Brandon began working part-time for Lloyd and when he wanted to close his shop, Brandon thought it was such a waste to completely close it down.

why oddfellow’s?welcomed

So, he and his wife took it over, adding fiction, non-fiction, comic books, chil-dren’s books, and books about Kansas and Topeka history.

The Risons’ love for books stems from the same place: a love for knowledge. Brandon says, “If I get interested in something, I research it, I read as much as I can on it and because of that I’ve always been a fan of learning, of books, of any kind of information.”

Martie said this is something they share as a couple. “When we find a subject we enjoy, we embrace it. Just like the books, the coins, a lot of what is here is from our personal collection. When you get into a subject you just want to get into it as much as you can.”

When it comes to their opinion of great literature though, their opinions vary. According to Martie, “What is kind of fun about us is that we both go out hunt-ing for treasures for the store and we both have different ideas about what the store should have. I tend to go for the more light-hearted artistic books. I love

Brandon: The Oddfellows are a fraternal order and this was their meeting hall on the third floor.

Martie: ...and we are history nerds so…

Brandon: ...so we felt it should be named Oddfellows. Second meaning, people who have this collecting bug aren’t normal. ( laughing) Most people who are interested in collecting ... are just a little off center, and an odd fellow is someone we like to serve!

children’s books... I love the beauty of them and the message they give, too. If I could throw in a fa-vorite, I would say “The Paperback Princess” is a fantastic book.”

Brandon enjoys twentieth century authors includ-ing Hemingway, Faulkner, Fitzgerald and Joyce, while paying respects to Cervantes for the first novel and to Capote for the “true story” genre.

For people who so love the written word and are now dealing in the currency of paper bound books, the question remains: In this era of digital media, will the printed word become known more for its historical value (i.e. out of print classics) rather than simply a medium for expressing ideas?

Brandon states, “Yes. In my opinion, we’re very near the end of the big box bookstore era. Barnes and Noble, Borders all of those have hinted that they are going to throw in the towel and just go digital. We have already seen the printing of books plummet. Now that’s a great thing [for] those of us that love and collect books... we will have all kinds of wonderful collectables to find in the future.” He continues, “collecting is a hunt; a hobby. Stores like this fulfill a need in those of us who love to collect.”

As long as the Risons are collecting books, among other treasures, we are assured that the bound pa-per version of your favorite classic, or a new favor-ite will be waiting for you on a shelf at Oddfellow’s. aseveneightfive

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Eight years ago the idea of seveneightfive was born. It stemmed from the burning desire that two friends had to celebrate Topeka’s wonders and to know where a cheap margarita and live music could be found.The conception was created in May 2005, when I found myself with $20 and my best friend Michael Howe, ready to celebrate having “grown-up” jobs. I suggested we go to Los Fuentas in White Lakes Mall, where I was certain the margaritas were tasty and only 99c. Upon ordering, our server delivered an amazing specimen of tequila and lime in a large margarita fiesta wear. We swiftly knew that these ‘ritas were not 99 cents and half our dinero was shot. Frustrated that I had my daily specials wrong, Michael and I decided to take the last of our funds, pick up a six-pack and head back to his patio in Notwin. On the jaunt, we passed Double Deuce Bar & Grill (now the fabulous

Abigail’s). The flashing marque was advertising Rockin’ Jack, one of the greatest blues harmonica players of our time. I began jumping up-and-down in the car and screaming like a 12-year-old girl. I had not seen Jack live for over a year, since my days tending bar at Sweet Justice Blues. As I began to tell Michael of the musical greatness we were about to see later that week, I scanned in on the date writing on the flashy billboard of dreams. Jack was at Double Deuce the weekend prior! Now, feeling ever so defeated, I retreated to Michael’s patio, opened my Busch Lite can and thus, the conversation and dream of “Topeka Bar Times” began. Sort of…

A few days later, after dreaming about being a big-time publishing guru, I realized much more was needed to pull this venture off and thus began a year-long marketing, brainstorming and creativity surge. I knew college friend and PR guru Jamie Hornbaker was the first person I needed and thus charmed her into becoming the co-owner of “The Bar Times.” Quickly, the change to seveneightfive occurred as did the understanding that Topeka young professionals wanted more than just cheap margaritas - they wanted a publication that championed our community, that was a PR boast to our city and something to be proud of. They wanted information on arts, theater, lifestyle and live music. And profiles of their favorite local bands,

let’s get down to the real nitty grittyseveneightfive celebrates seven years; how she came to be.

and features about their peers who were kicking ass and taking names in our community.

seveneightfive was slated to launch April 2007, but a combination of fear of perfection and lack of industry knowledge, seemed to keep Jamie, Michael and I from taking the plunge. Plus, we needed to secure advertising.

Four advertising stories come to mind when I reminisce about our beginnings, albeit there were many who helped pave the way, I want to share these few.

1. Greg Fox - RowHouse Restaurant: Jamie and I approached Greg Fox, then head chef at The Celtic Fox and told him about our idea. Having lived in Nashville and New York, Greg shared with us that while this was a great idea for our community, we were in no way innovators. For a publication to really succeed we needed to have our ducks in a row (all this paraphrased from memory, of course) and without a mock-up of the magazine, we wouldn’t secure advertising. This conversation sent Jamie and I back home to create the mock-up of the first magazine. Fun Fact: The cover image of the mock-up and first issue were the same.

Later, we went back to Fox who loved the work we put in, signed up for advertising and then, the following year opened RowHouse Restaurant. With this partnership, we were the first to launch the story of the restaurant (approximately three months prior to opening) and they have been a loyal customer since, as are we. Fox has always lead his business with integrity, finesse and vision.

2. Brian Chambers - Boobie Trap Bar. Jamie took this ad sale herself and met with Brian. Brian, a fast-talking, to-the-point owner simply said, “I don’t purchase advertising, I just don’t. But the enthusiasm you bring, I believe you will do what you say. So sign me up for three issues. Oh, and another thing, I remember two guys walking into a bar of mine, years ago, in Lawrence. They had the same passion and idea. You know what they started....”The Pitch.”

3. The third significant support came from Pigskins / Boss Hawgs. They immediately saw our vision and have been a HUGE supporter of seveneightfive since we started. They have allowed us to grow as a company who puts on great events, they’ve hosted our creative meetings when we didn’t have an office and we have worked hard to promote their long-standing, award-winning BBQ. Elizabeth Lumpkin and Frye Allen were game changers for the magazine in the early years. Now, under new ownership, the relationship just keeps getting stronger.

4. Topeka Civic Theatre was also an early adopter to the success and reach seveneightfive can have for a local business. When Chelle Decker moved into the

marketing manager position, she pushed us creatively to make great print and online packages that work for many businesses and helped coin my signature of “cheers” after every email. Cheers to you Chelle!

Once these four advertising partners were on board, Jamie and I knew we could move forward. However, a few weeks later, my CEO at the time, mentioned to me that another magazine was launching in Topeka, and soon! So, I knew we had to be first in the new market place. We cranked out the first issue, got into my mother’s convertible, got great friends like Tish Colon (Mastery Moving), Stacey Torrez, writer Amber Bonnet and Jeff Gill (Tallgrass) to help and we created the seveneightfive distribution area (now 150 locations in Topeka!). Just a few short weeks later, our friend TK magazine launched and then subsequently, Topeka magazine.

After seven years of highlighting some of Topeka’s best, we are proud to still be relevant and always evolving and growing, much like our community. We are proud to know that we were instrumental in the growth of the First Friday ArtWalks, have donated close to $100,000 of inkind advertising to local non-profits, have given poetry and literature a place and venue to be highlighted and have helped make Topeka cooler, to locals and guests.

They say that if a magazine survives the first five years, wait a few more. Like any business, we have experienced growing pains and ups-and-downs but we are stronger than ever with a burning desire to continue to be a catalyst for change and involvement in our community. We thank you, sincerely, for reading and your continued support. Cheers! Kerrice Mapes, publisher, seveneightfive

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by Kerrice Mapes W hen dinner ends with applause, you know you’ve attended something special. This was the case on July 24th when I had the pleasure of attending

Ice & Olive’s first quarterly wine pairing dinners. The dinner was held at the Java Bar, next to Ice & Olives and intimately feed around 35 people. White linens and simplistic flower arraignments were decorating the table as I was warmly greeted at the door. The proprietors sat me and Linda Thompson-Ditch, a freelance writer for The Capital-Journal at the same table. Her preview article, “Wine dinners help make the perfect match,” played a significant role in the selling of the last few seats. For all transparency, one might think that two writers and media professionals would love to sit together, but this isn’t always true. However, my dining experience was enriched by the stimulating conversation and knowledge Linda provided.

The evening started off with a glass of bubbly which was perfect on the hot July evening. The courses begin about 15 minutes after arriving and including some of Chef John Phillips’ favorite dishes:

■ Compressed watermelon and tomato salad with feta, watercress and aged sherry vinaigrette, paired with 2012 Francis Coppola’s Sofia Rose.

■ Butter-poached gulf prawns with fried green zebra tomatoes and lobster re-moulade, paired with 2011 Chateau Ste Michelle Chardonnay.

■ Nan’s sausage, spinach and ricotta stuffed rigatoni with Sunday gravy, paired with 2010 WilliKenzie Pierre Leon Pinot Noir.

■ Red wine braised beef short ribs with potatoes Dauphinoise and market beans, paired with 2007 Banfi Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese.

■ Roasted peaches with lemon berbena ice cream and raspberry meringue, paired with Primo Amore Moscato.

Chef John Phillips and Nancy Gargan, wine specialist from Lakeside Wine & Spirits led the evening with tasting notes and tips before each course. Our table had complex conversations about the flavor profiles of each dish and the wines, tasting them before and after the food, noting the difference in flavors. The whole experience took around two hours and was a journey for your palette. This event is perfect for the person who is timid at wine pairings or would like to branch out. Go as a couple and make it a date night, or venture out and go solo -you never know who you might meet at your table. aseveneightfive

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First Wednesday Wine Tasting at New City Cafe, Gage Center. $12 for a four-part wine tasting. Typi-cally region specif-ic. Stay for dinner and take $10 off your entreeTasting and Toasting Event - every month at Three Fires Steak-

house, Prairie Band Casino. September 20 | Tickets $60 Unique about this dinner: Each course (5) is paired either with a wine, beer or cocktail. So this is great for those who have a partner who doesn’t love wine. RSVP 888-PBP-4WIN

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T able Talk Games is a great night of board games and friends. Try out new games and even purchase them at the end of the night. Trust us, this is seriously fun!

MUSIC

Friday, August 2 | PT’s College Hill | 6-10pFriday, August 9 | PT’s at B-Ville | 6-9pFriday, August 16 | PT’s College Hill | 6-10pFriday, August 23 | PT’s at B-Ville | 6-9p

latinosoundsL atino Sounds Presents “I Love Latin Music

Saturdays” every Saturday in August! Beach Club concerts will be held outside under the stars at Riverfront Station in NOTO,

800 N Kansas Ave. Music includes Salsa, Merengue, Reggaeton, Cumbia, Latin Dance and Tribal. 18 to enter and $5 cover. Shows August 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 | Start at 9p. aseveneightfive

tribute bandsraise money

E dge of Forever/Fandango benefit concert for the Quincy House on August 3 at 8p at Pulse Club | 4117 SW Huntoon. Edge of Forever is an incredible national touring Lynyrd Skynyrd tribute group based out of Kansas City. Fandango is Topeka’s own ZZ Top tribute band. The

concert is BYOB and suggestion donation at the door is $15 per person or $25 per couple. The money will be donated to the Quincy House, a non-profit organization to aid Topeka veterans transition from homelessness. aseveneightfiveA ltered Books at Topeka and Shawnee County Public

Library is an art event that uses books who have seen better days. The library saves these books from the trash by turning them into works of art. Join them and upcycle

these books and show off your creative skills. aseveneightfive

Make ITMarvin Auditorium | Learn how to make an altered book. Call 580.4515 to sign up.TUE | AUG 27 | 6:30 - 8:30pSAT | AUG 31 | 3-5p

sHow ITCreate art and recycle at the same time. Share your creation at the Alice C. Sabatini Gallery, TSCPL.OCTOBER 7 - NOVEMBER 18 | AUG 27 | 6:30 - 8:30p

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FRIDAY’S LINEUP:

7:45p: The Kentucky Gentlemen - delivers bourbon soaked blues straight to your soul.

8:45p: Terry Quiett Band - mixture of jazzy rich, slow burning blues that will absolutely mesmerize you!

SATURDAY’S LINEUP:

2p: Levee Town - From rocking shuffles to grinding slow blues, entertains audiences with

a smoothly polished, soulful sound.

3:45p: Katy Guillen Trio – Powered by soul filled riffs and heart wrenching melodies.

6p: Brandon Santini - Memphis vocalist and harmonica player. 7:30p: Slow Ya Roll - With a Topeka locals bring a mixture of neo-soul and neo-funk music that will get your blood pumping.

8:15p: Eddie Turner –

Nicknamed “Devilboy”, this Cuban-born guitarist has been compared to Jimi Hendrix for his musical expression, yet hailed for creating a sound uniquely

9:45p: The Bus Company – Trio plays a mixture of bluegrass, country, rock and folk.

10:30p: Josh Vowell Band - Local favorites, a mixture of bluesy goodness and Kansas

dirt road flavor for a great recipe of musical personality and sound.

There will be numerous food vendors on site with a nice variety of fare, including some of the area’s best barbeque. Also available will be beers from Miller/Coors, Leinenkugel, Blue Moon and more. Soft drinks and other beverages will be available as well.

117 SW 6th AveSeptember 6 + 7Music, BBQ and more! FREE!

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color, strong and vivid. color, bold and bright. color in every direction, and making you feel so right.

A s I drove down North Kansas Ave I was pestered by the squawking of windshield wipers and the dull patter of mid-June Kansas rain. Everything was grey including my mood as it had been a stressful morning. Pulling in at Foole’s Dream Studio I did not know what to expect, you see, I

had never heard of Shelly Bedsaul or seen any of her work before. I deployed my trusty umbrella and faced the rain determined to make it on time. As the wind and I disagreed on which direction my umbrella was to take I spotted the studio entrance and walked inside. Passing through the door the world was transformed from grey and frustrating to exciting and vibrant. Smiling fruit look on as kindly flowerpot men smirked at my presence. Masked ladies watched coyly, hoping I did not see what they have to hide. Funky photos of Topeka buildings and photorealistic drawings are in tight competition for who is more real. And all the while a voluptuous Mother Nature watched my every move as I checked out the studio. My eyes bounced around from painted tin stars and playful abstracts, to funky furniture; there was so much to see. Then around the corner came Shelly with a big smile. Immediately I knew I was going to like this lady.

What is surprising is that Shelly is not stuck on one style of art; she works with block prints, oils, color pencils, acrylics, clay, paper mache, and more. You are not just going to be looking at canvas on walls, oh no, “If it can hold paint, nothings sacred!” she proclaims and holds up a pumpkin that is swirling with color. You would assume that such a diverse collection of work would be somewhat chaotic, but it’s just the opposite. Everything melds together beautifully. When you look at her work up close, you are taken aback by the detail that is in each piece. The amount of time required to create each one must be extraordinary. Shelly is a symbolist and everything she creates has an underlying meaning and she is happy to share the story.

Shelly moved to Topeka 10 years ago from the Seattle, Washington area where she belonged to an artist collective. She was a bit apprehensive about the move at first given some news she had heard about a few unruly residents with distasteful signs. But as she drove around the city she fell for Topeka and decided to stay. Her Foole’s Dream Studio on North Kansas Ave has not only been a place to

by Martie Rison | photo by EJ Drake | Artwork by Shelly Bedsaul

A visit with Shelly Bedsual | seveneightfive cover artist

display her art but also her home. And as with all good things, it is time for Shelly to close this location. But do not worry; Shelly is not leaving NOTO, just moving to another home. Her work can still be found in Two Wolves’ Studio and Artist Den at 837 1/2 N. Kansas Ave. as well as ArtPrintExpress.com.

There are many of us that start out in life with a passion for art, we put in the effort to learn a technique and perfect our craft. But when we get out into the world we find it is difficult to make a living as an artist, many give up and take another path. Shelly has worked other jobs in the past and understands that struggle. Her advice to all of those trying to make it as an artist is this: Don’t Give Up! “Everything we do, eat, sleep, or drink, is involved with art. Everything we buy, touch, and interact with, has been designed by an artist.” Again she cries out “Don’t give up!” Shelly believes that nurturing that passion for your art is important, whether there is money or not.

I left Foole’s Dream Studio feeling inspired. My dark mood from earlier in the day had faded away and now I felt at ease. Perhaps the sun was breaking through the clouds, or perhaps I saw the world in a new light after visiting with Shelly Bedsaul. Because even though the rain continued to pour down, it glittered. aseveneightfive

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by Jessica Matheis

film debuts @ KS artists Showcase

[ “Meet Jimmy Horn” a “dramatic comedy or comedic drama” will premier Friday, August 12, 9p at Bullfrog’s Live located at Huntoon and Gage. The film is part of the Kansas Artists Showcase - an event that will pair the film’s showing with local music and art. Bands performing include Monk’s Wine and Jarrod Guth. Painter Kansas Barker will doing on-the-spot drawings (with sharpies) for sale, all to help one film maker’s dream come true.

A s I walked through the doors of the laundry mat I was greeted by that all too familiar smell of dryer sheets

and laundry soap. The fluorescent lights flickering eerily and the sounds of the

clothes tumbling in the dryer made me feel like I was on the set of some horror movie. It would be perfect for that. However, I wasn’t there to make a movie; I was there to talk to an old high school friend about his short film. S. Wade Brashear has written five screenplays and done a few film projects here and there, but his current film “Meet Jimmy Horn” is his first multi-camera short film with a production crew and lots of talented souls to contribute. Wade is currently working with a production crew by the name of Golden Bishop Entertainment Group, the group responsible for this short film that will debut on August 12 at the Kansas Artist Showcase. I joined Wade while he did his laundry to ask him five questions about the upcoming event and film.

hornmeet jimmy

FILM Why film?

Wade: The short answer to that would be because I’m not a better musician. The long answer would be because I really enjoy all of the elements of film. I used to be the drummer of a band here in town called Jangalang, and you know we were good, but when you play in a band you only get to make art with a few people. When you’re making a movie you get to work with 15-20 artists and not all at the same time. Like, I get to write the screenplay and I’m by myself and then when we film and produce I get to work with lots of great artists.”

Me: What is your favorite genre of film? Wade: I guess I’d have to say Comedy because everything I write has a little bit of comedy in it.

I’m currently working on a screenplay that is action/horror/comedy combined. The film that will be premiered at the event is a dramatic comedy or a comedic drama. I like to take my audience for a ride by causing all sorts of emotions to come out all in one film.

Me: How long have you been making movies?

Wade: Well, this is my very first short film. I have been writing screenplays since I was nineteen and have done some film projects here and there, but this is my first multi-camera short film.

Me: So, who’s behind this short film of yours? Actors? Film Crew?

Wade: Well, I produced, directed, wrote, and acted in it myself. Ashley Reynolds (of Monk’s Wine fame in Topeka) acted in it too. The man with the plan, Jake Livgren helped direct it and pretty much did all of the post-production work on it. Wes James did the cinematography and Dave Navarro Jr. ran a camera for me and did a really good job. Dave Rose worked with After Effects and did some stand in work, Matthew Shermoen ran the sound assisted by Phil Myers and the title character of the film was played by Brian Johnson. I would also like to say thanks to Emily Rosser who did some production assisting and to Goodscents Subs for the free sandwiches, Einstein’s Sporting Goods for the costumes and Jim Speier for getting the ambulance for us.

Me: Tell us about the event and goals...

Wade: Well, I gotta tell you I’m super excited about it man. We are calling it the Kansas Artists Showcase and it will take place on Friday, August 10th, 2013 from 9pm to whenever! It will be at Bullfrog’s Live on Huntoon and Gage and we will be showcasing other artist’s work as well as my short film entitled, “Meet Jimmy Horn.” There will be bands and my friend and painter Kansas Barker will be there selling his work and doing on the spot drawings with a sharpie. Half of all of the proceeds from the sales of tickets and the artwork will go towards my ultimate goal of $100k to make my film entitled “Remember Jimmy Horn.” I made ‘Meet Jimmy Horn’ with $60, so I know if I meet my goal my film will be amazing. After the premier of my film, it will be uploaded to YouTube and people will be able to donate to the website. We will also be starting a Kickstarter account. I’ve always said it this way, it doesn’t sound that hard to find a hundred people to give me a thousand dollars! aseveneightfive

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L et’s get this straight. Ya got a band with a father and son, and two brothers. Ya got African-Americans, Tunisian-Americans and Jamaican-Americans. Ya got mid-West-

erners and mid-Westerners via New York City. With all these rich resources to draw from, Soul Rebel and The Beast’s new CD, “Rebel on the Rise,” is a synergistic blend of melodies, scales, rhythms, tonalities and phrasings. The seven members weave all those wonderful variants into a smooth, vibrant collection of im-mensely danceable songs that are lyrically uplifting and aurally compelling.

Reggae is the underpinning of the band, but to call Soul Rebel a reggae band would be ignoring the many musical elements the band puts into play. O.J. Dwyer, le pere, was born in Jamaica; it is his authentic rhythm guitar work that is at the heart of Soul Rebel. His “chukka-chukka” is immensely supplemented by the tight, punchy rhythm section composed of the Brothers Linton, Andrew on bass and Dean on drums. (Warning: Andrew’s bass, particularly on Where You Gonna Run will rattle your windows/rear view mirror/fillings if you have anything in the way of a sub-woofer!) The three of them make every song a toe-tapper at the least, but more than likely, a get-out-of-your-chair-and boogie one.

Blended on top of robust rhythms is the dual lead work of Aymen Ghali on guitar and Joe Jenkins on alto sax. Ghali, who plays a number of instruments in a number of local bands, brings scales and tones derived from a childhood living with a Tunisian father and an American mother, giving many songs a Mid-Eastern and/or Gypsy jazz flavor. Jenkins, who was hitting the local jams be-fore graduating from high school, blends Ghali’s influences with his own background in jazz and soul. Supporting the complex and interwoven lead work is Ro Cavens on the keys, who supple-ments O.J’s rhythm role with dependable reggae strokes and rich background chords. It all comes together under the direction of Luke Dwyer, le fils, front-man extraordinaire for the group. His

hip-hop inspired delivery does immense credit to his strong lyr-ics that are much more apt to celebrate life rather than becoming immersed in a darker side that can often be at the root of that genre. His lyrics are forceful and compelling. His voice, supple-mented generally with a generous amount of delay, both live and on the CD, is one that reflects three decades of being in steeped in all kinds of music, yet hones in on the intersection between hip-hop and Bob Marley or Jimmy Cliff.

It’s hard to pin down the song-writing credits for the band. Ac-cording to Jenkins, for the most parts, songs are a collaborative effort. “We’ll be at practice, take a break, and the next thing you know, a bass line thrown out by Andy will spark a horn or guitar line, then somebody else steps in, and we’re off and running.”

One of the best things about the record is the varied intros and instrumental hooks, for example on the song Celebrate, which is, by a very unscientific poll, the most popular song on the CD. What sounds like a simple cuckoo imitation gets immediately hit by a double-time rhythm guitar. Throughout the song, that opening lick keeps filtering through the reggae current, making for compelling listening, as well as a song that gets you to the dance floor. Bottom line, even if one is only getting to hear the band through its recording effort, it’s a satisfying experience. As one post on Facebook wondered, “Is listening to it four times in five hours too much?” The answer, “No!”

There is no way of telling of what the next step for Soul Rebel and the Beast might be. The music business is tough; keeping a band together and productive is, as I’m well aware, second only to a marriage in emphasizing negotiating and team building skills, and has a variety of ways of offering to key band members a path they may have never considered. The fact is a CD is always just a snapshot in time. So just get this one, get it on all your playlists, in your car and anywhere else you listen to music. Turn it on, turn it up, and enjoy. You’ll be glad ya did! aseveneightfiveWORLD MUSIC FROM TOPEKA!

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art, music and historyby Michelle Leivan | photos providedAaron Douglas Art Fair enters it’s eight year of

showcasing diverse and emerging talent.

F or the 8th consecutive year, the Aaron Douglas Art Fair is once again offering emerging artists a coveted opportunity to show their work in the Aaron Douglas Art Park. A daylong event, that features not only eclectic art

but also local music to celebrate Topeka’s native son Aaron Douglas with a reproduction of his piece, “Aspects of Negro Life: From Slavery Through Reconstruction,” which is depicted on the park’s mural located at the southwest corner of 12th and Lane in Topeka, Kansas.The Art Fair showcases diverse and emerging artists from Topeka and the surrounding region and fills the air with food, music and celebration.This year, local artist and Washburn Rural High School art teacher Michael Mize has been named the 2013 Aaron Douglas Art Fair’s Featured Artist.“Instead of using traditional materials alone to create his pieces, Michael uses acrylic paint, modeling paste, bubble wrap, foam pads, drywall tape and tissue paper to create highly textured im-ages. The result is extremely powerful in its complexity, color and symbolism,” said Fair Committee Chair Michael Allen. “We are excited to have such an innovative artist representing the Aaron Douglas Art Fair this year.”A painter and printmaker, Mize has been publically displaying his work in the Topeka area since 2009. In addition to exhibiting his artwork, Mize has completed numerous artistic projects for local churches and charities. He has created live paintings, large scale murals, and animated digital paintings for Fellowship Bible

Church. He has also produced an animated video and organized an art auction for the Topeka based charity Trash Mountain Project. Mize organized a group exhibition of Christian art at Warehouse 414 entitled, “To Him be the Glory” which was on display during February and March earlier this year.The 2013 featured artwork “Unity #10 (Ephesians 4:4-6)”, is an original mixed media painting by Michael Mize. Combining his faith with his imagery Michael draws us in with otherworldly ab-stract imagery that seems to combine the modern concepts of frac-tals and string theory. The piece will be on display and available for purchase, along with Mize’s other works, at the 8th Annual Aaron Douglas Art Fair, aseveneightfive

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Not many people go to Las Vegas knowing they’re coming home a big winner, but Brenda Mills did.

The CEO of Family Service + Guidance Center travelled to Sin City in April to accept one of a handful of Awards of Excellence on behalf of FSGC’s

annual Works of Heart Art Event and Action. The awards were presented by the National Council on Community Behavioral Healthcare.The award was for Artistic Contribution and honors the use of artistic expression in the treatment of individuals with mental illness. FSGC was recognized for “inspirational efforts to change the lives of children and families” at a dinner attended by over 600 people.“Art can be the perfect outlet for a child’s emotions,” Mills told ceremony attendees. “Children who create art in their treatment often experience tremendous benefits, and Works of Heart celebrates their immense creative talent.”Over 350 art enthusiasts attend Works of Heart each year. Young FSGC clients create nearly 150 pieces from which 15 or so are chosen to be auctioned off at the event. The artists attend the event

and have the opportunity to meet with prospective bidders to talk about what art means to them. The children’s pieces sell for as much as $1,500, and proceeds from the event ensure that children’s mental health programs are available in the community. There’s a much bigger benefit, however, than simply raising money.“The smiles on the children’s faces as the bids for their artwork go higher and higher is priceless,” Mills said. “Every child has vast potential, and once you help them find their niche, it can change their lives.”Linda Rosenberg, CEO of the National Council on Community Behavioral; Healthcare, echoed that thought.“FSGC is nurturing hope and helping these children live happy and productive lives,” she said.The 7th annual Works of Heart Art Event and Auction will be held Friday, August 23, from 6-9:30 p.m. at the Ramada Hotel and Convention Center, and it looks to be the biggest and best yet.One reason for that, Pam Evans, FSGC director of Marketing and Development, said is the art itself.“The quality and the breadth of artwork created this year by the children we serve are tremendous,” she said. “This is art that anyone would be proud to have in their home.” aseveneightfive

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burritos include your choice of rice, cilantro lime, or seasoned white, a choice of black beans or pinto, and, flour,tomato basil or spinach tortilla. They also offer a selection of vegan and vegetarian options. I personally opted for the Planting Peace & Love, which includes your choice of two meats (because ‘they don’t judge’) plus sour cream, queso and guac with a ‘rainbow’ of salsas. I chose pulled pork and marinated chicken, and let me tell you, they don’t fill your tortilla with too much of one thing. It’s a well balanced mix of meat, rice and toppings. All signature burritos come with a side of chips, which brings me to their salsas... multiple sauces include their Romesco Sauce that has toasted almonds and my personal fave was the Rojo Red. It has a kick, but not too fierce.

The strawberry sauce is something to write home about. Sweet but not too sweet, would be great on a warm tortilla for breakfast. Clearly made with a strawberry preserve, but the peppers in it makes it what it is, amazing. With concrete floors and local art hanging on the exposed walls this isn’t your ‘mom n pops’ place, nor is it the contemporary decor of the latest corporate backed restaurant. Aesthetically it’s a little rough around the edges, but all in all, you leave with a full stomach, and that’s why you go out to eat in the first place.

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