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Get Your Mug at the KPR Membership Mug Drive-Thru!

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Kansas Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Barbara Bollier spoke recently at an outdoor rally in Lenexa. (Photo by Jim McLean, Kansas News Service)

Trump and the Economy Start to Define the Race for Kansas' U.S. Senate Seat

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Get Your Mug at the KPR Membership Mug Drive-Thru!

Monday, September 21st

While we were not able to distribute our beautiful new 2020 KPR Membership Mug at the Ice Cream Social this year, we want to get them out of KPR and into your hands! KPR is planning three Drive-Thru events for members to get their mugs. We will be hosting these events every other Saturday in October from 9 a.m. to Noon. The event will take place in Lawrence at the Dole Institute of Politics on October 3, Overland Park at the Johnson County Community College Calsen Center on October 17, and Topeka at Grace Cathedral Church on October 31.

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It's Film Noir Night at Virtual Cinema a Go-Go on September 25

Friday, September 11th

Virtual Cinema a Go-Go brings a night of film noir films to your computer screens! Join us on Friday, September 25, at 7 p.m., for Jail Bait (1954) and Five Minutes to Live (1961).

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Headlines for Friday, September 25, 2020

Friday, September 25th

Here are the headlines for our area, as compiled by KPR news staffers.

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Conversations: Judith Finlayson, "You Are What Your Grandparents Ate: What You Need to Know About Nutrition, Experience, Epigenetics & the Origins of Chronic Disease"

Friday, September 25th

On this edition of Conversations, Judith Finlayson talks with host Dan Skinner about “You are What Your Grandparents Ate: What You Need to Know about Nutrition, Experience, Epigenetics & the Origins of Chronic Disease.” Finlayson is a bestselling author who has written books on a variety of subjects from personal well-being and women’s history to food and...

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Headlines for Thursday, September 24, 2020

Thursday, September 24th

Here are the headlines for our area, as compiled by KPR news staffers.

Republican congressional candidate Amanda Adkins attended an August 27 rally outside the Blue Valley School district headquarters. (Photo courtesy of Amanda Adkins for Congress Campaign)
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Candidates in Kansas Third District Deal with Challenges of Campaigning During Pandemic

Thursday, September 24th

Incumbent Democratic Congresswoman Sharice Davids and Republican challenger Amanda Adkins differ in how they would respond to the economic and health effects of the coronavirus.

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Conversations

Conversations: Bina Venkataraman, "The Optimist's Telescope: Thinking Ahead in a Reckless Age"

Thursday, September 24th

On this edition of Conversations, Bina Venkataraman talks with host Dan Skinner about “The Optimists Telescope: Thinking Ahead in a Reckless Age.” Venkataraman is the editorial page editor of The Boston Globe. Before joining the Globe, she served as a senior adviser for climate change innovation in the Obama White House and was the director of global policy initiatives at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard.

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Headlines for Wednesday, September 23, 2020

Wednesday, September 23rd

Here are the headlines for our area, as compiled by KPR news staffers.

Kansas Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Barbara Bollier spoke recently at an outdoor rally in Lenexa. (Photo by Jim McLean, Kansas News Service)
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Trump and the Economy Start to Define the Race for Kansas' U.S. Senate Seat

Wednesday, September 23rd

The candidates for the open U.S. Senate seat in Kansas disagree on a range of issues from taxes and trade to immigration. This is the first in a series of stories from the Kansas News Service examining the Senate candidates and the issues.
 

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Conversations: Brian Freeman, "The Bourne Evolution"

Wednesday, September 23rd

On this edition of Conversations, Brian Freeman talks with host Dan Skinner about "The Bourne Evolution." Freeman is a bestselling and award-winning author of more than 20 novels, including the “Jonathan Stride” and “Frost Easton” series. The Ludlum Estate chose Brian Freeman as the author to continue Robert Ludlum’s Jason Bourne series beginning with this reboot of the character. 

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  • Fri, September 25th - 7:00pm
    Virtual Cinema a Go-Go: Film Noir Night
    Virtual Cinema a Go-Go: Film Noir Night

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    Virtual Cinema a Go-Go brings a night of film noir films to your computer screens! Join us on Friday, September 25, at 7 p.m., for Jail Bait (1954) and Five Minutes to Live (1961).

    This event is free; all we need is your name and email address in this web form, and you will get the exclusive log-in information for the event. 

    Fri, September 25th - 7:00pm
  • Sat, September 26th - 4:00pm
    Chakra Alignment with Crystals & Reiki
    Chakra Alignment with Crystals & Reiki

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    Description: Chakra Healing with Crystals & Reiki - Using the sacred energy of Reiki, Crystals, Breath and meditation we will work through 7 Chakras to release fear, guilt, shame, and grief which can create imbalances in your energetic system. Group Charka Healing & Alignment : $45 - includes a 7 piece chakra crystal set $30 - Bring your own crystals The first part of the class we will go over the the 7 chakras and the properties of the crystals chosen to represent each chakra. Then Audrey will guide you through a chakra clearing meditation and healing session that will include using the crystals, affirmations and Reiki to remove stuck energy and align your energy centers (Chakras). This sacred ceremony will assist with holding space to provide healing and energy alignment for your energetic, emotional and physical body. The work is designed to open up and bring energy to the chakras and release unnecessary stress and blocked emotions. Each participant will receive a set of 7 crystals, one for each energy center. You will be clearing and charging them with positive intentions and take them hope to support after the session. The tools you learn in this session will be valuable tools to assist in your self-care for your chakras on a daily basis RSVP so I can ensure to bring enough crystals. For extra safety precautions we will be limiting the class size to ensure social distancing. Prepayment will guarantee your spot,. What to Bring: * Yoga mat/blanket &/or pillow to be comfortable during the meditation. * Water Bottle * Journal/Pen - If you like to take notes Payment Options: - www.Paypal.me/HealingLightCoach/45 - Venmo: (Message me for this option) - Eventbrite Link https://www.eventbrite.com/e/chakra-alignment-with-crystals-reiki-ticket... Audrey Parker | The Wild Gypsy - Holistic Healing Reiki Master | Energy Alignment Coach | Yoga Instructor | Intuitive Emotional Coaching Submitted by: Andrew Prystai Event Vesta (Submitted on Behalf of the Event Organizer)

    Sat, September 26th - 4:00pm
  • Sat, September 26th - 7:30pm
    Beatles vs Stones - A Musical Showdown
    Beatles vs Stones - A Musical Showdown

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    Description: Beatles vs. Stones – A Musical Showdown comes to the Topeka Performing Arts Center on Saturday, September 26 at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $44/$54/$64 and may be purchased at the Theatre Box Office or online at www.ticketmaster.com. The Box Office is open Tuesday and Thursday from 12 Noon – 2 pm and 4 -6 pm and one hour before shows. TPAC and the Box Office are located at 214 SE 8th Avenue, Topeka, KS 66603. The venue phone number is 785.234.2787. The show is appropriate for all ages. TPAC has full COVID protocols and social distanced seating in place. Submitted by: Andy Nagle Topeka Performing Arts Center

    Sat, September 26th - 7:30pm
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