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"Talk To Us" Using the KPR App

KPR Staff – Mon, 08/03/2020 - 00:00

Are you a KPR member? We want to know what inspires you to support Kansas Public Radio financially so we can share your thoughts with all of our listeners during our fall membership drive.

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It's Tiki Night at Cinema a Go-Go, July 24

Bobbi Washechek – Fri, 07/24/2020 - 00:00

Cinema a Go-Go is back in July with a tiki twist! Join us on Friday, July 24, 7 p.m., for two titanic tiki treats from 1958 - The Wild Women of Wongo and She Gods of Shark Reef.

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KPR Cancels 2020 Big Band Christmas

Bobbi Washechek – Tue, 07/14/2020 - 11:38

https://twitter.com/KPRInfoDue to concerns surrounding COVID-19, KPR has decided to cancel this year’s event. KPR plans to bring Big Band Christmas back in December of 2021.

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It's Cinema a Go-Go Night at the Theatre Lawrence Drive-In

Bobbi Washechek – Tue, 07/14/2020 - 09:23

Cinema a Go-Go is heading back to the big screen at the Theatre Lawrence Drive-In Friday, August 7, and Saturday, August 8, for the 1951 film classic - The Royal Wedding.

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Virtual Cinema Reels in a Double Feature on Friday, June 26

Bobbi Washechek – Fri, 06/26/2020 - 00:00

Cinema a Go-Go is back in June with our first virtual double feature!

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How to Listen to Kansas Public Radio on Alexa-Powered Smart Speakers

KPR Web Operations – Wed, 06/24/2020 - 09:50

Alexa-powered smart speakers like the Amazon Echo are a great way for you to listen to shows, podcasts, radio stations and more by only using the power of your voice. 

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Donations Matched for One Day Only During KPR's June Mini-Drive

KPR Staff – Thu, 06/11/2020 - 09:48

KPR will be taking to the airwaves Friday, June 26, asking for your support to recoup lost funds due to COVID-19.

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Virtual Cinema a Go-Go Brings on The Blob on May 22

Bobbi Washechek – Fri, 05/22/2020 - 00:00

Please join KPR when Retro Cocktail Hour host Darrell Brogdon holds a watch party from the Underground Martini Bunker on Friday, May 22, at 7 p.m. This time featuring a real classic - The Blob (1958) starring Steve McQueen. This event is free of charge.

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KPR Presents: Quarantine Stories, Tell Us Your Story

KPR Staff – Tue, 05/05/2020 - 00:00

How are YOU coping with the COVID pandemic? Whether you’re sheltering at home or an essential worker, Kansas Public Radio wants to hear from you! KPR is collecting your self-recorded stories of living through this challenging time, in partnership with the Kansas Historical Society, the Watkins Museum, the Lawrence Arts Center and the Lawrence Public Library.

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KPR's Trail Mix Presents a Virtual Concert with Ordinary Elephant

Bobbi Washechek – Tue, 05/05/2020 - 00:00

Times are changing and so are we. Kansas Public Radio's Trail Mix presents our first virtual concert with the talented duo, Ordinary Elephant. The virtual concert will take place Thursday, May 28, at 7 p.m., with a portion of the ticket sales going to support KPR.

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Continuous Learning: Statewide Educational Programs & Projects for K–12 Students

KPR Staff – Fri, 05/01/2020 - 12:00

The Kansas State Department of Education and the Kansas Public Broadcasting Council have teamed up to create the Continuous Learning Alliance. Look for statewide educational programs and projects for students pre-k to 12th grade over the coming days and weeks.  

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Sign Up for Our Virtual Cinema a Go-Go Watch Party May 1

Bobbi Washechek – Tue, 04/28/2020 - 00:00

Retro Cocktail Hour host Darrell Brogdon is trying his hand at Virtual Cinema a Go-Go night, and we'd love to "see" you there! Friday, May 1, at 7 p.m., KPR is live hosting a watch party for Phantom from Space (1953).

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The KPR T-shirt Sale is Back on April 23!

Bobbi Washechek – Thu, 04/23/2020 - 12:00

The KPR T-shirt Sale Day is back by popular demand! This KPR T-shirt was designed by local artist Jen Gabriele and makes a great addition to the closet of any public radio fan.

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Local Teacher Brings Joy to Students by Printing Their Very Own KPR Mugs

Bobbi Washechek – Mon, 04/20/2020 - 16:39

The 2nd annual KPR Mug Design Contest took place this March and KPR received an excellent batch of mug design submissions from local 3rd grade teacher Shane Heiman's class. The students found ways to incorporate the KPR instructions and tied their unique perspective of what Kansas, community connections, and radio looked like to them. Before the pandemic, Mr. Heiman sent the students' designs out to be printed on mugs in the hopes that he'd have them ready upon students' return from spring break. While they were not able to get together again in the classroom, Shane did not let that stop him from brightening students' days by making home deliveries of all of their designed mugs.

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A Different Kind of Membership Drive: Support KPR Today!

KPR Staff – Fri, 04/03/2020 - 00:00

Thank you all for your listenership and support for KPR as we navigate through this challenging time in our nation and our community. As the world around is changing - daily - we have determined that it is in the best interest of our community to suspend the Spring Membership Drive.

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Share Your Bright Moments with KPR

Bobbi Washechek – Mon, 03/30/2020 - 11:09

In times of trouble it can often be difficult to think about the bright moments in life.

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Green Room Artist Feature: Joanna Beard

Bobbi Washechek – Fri, 03/20/2020 - 16:36

Talented local artist Joanna Beard is featured in the KPR Green Room this month with her paintings that truly inspire whimsy in us all.

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Help Us Choose the Next KPR Mug!

KPR Staff – Sun, 03/15/2020 - 00:00
Thank you to everyone who entered the 2020 KPR Mug Design Contest. We saw such incredible talent from local artists in our listening areas.
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Teenage Rebellion Night ​at Cinema a Go-Go

Bobbi Washechek – Thu, 03/12/2020 - 11:06

First a blizzard/ice storm cancelled our night of Teenage Rebellion and now a pandemic. We are thinking Date Bait and High School Confidential may not be meant to hit the big screen at Liberty Hall again just yet. Unfortunately, due to health and safety concerns for our listeners, members, sustainers, and Cinema a Go-Go fans, we have decided to cancel the April 10 Cinema a Go-Go. We will keep you all updated on the next available date.

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KPR Coffee Shop Tours Traveling to a Town Near You

Bobbi Washechek – Thu, 03/12/2020 - 09:25

Kansas Public Radio is hitting the road and bringing KPR mugs to YOU. The KPR Coffee Shop Tours are March 6 at Radina's in the 'Ville in Manhattan; March 13 at McLain's in Overland Park; and March 20 at Juli's Coffee Shop & Bistro in Topeka.

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  • Sun, September 18th - 6:00pm to 7:00pm
    KPR Presents Book Club: Running Out
    KPR Presents Book Club: Running Out

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    Tune in to KPR Presents for a conversation with Lucas Bessire, author of Running Out: In Search of Water on the High Plains. This exploration of family, farming, and water was a finalist for the 2021 National Book Award and is a 2022 Kansas Notable Award winner. 

    Sun, September 18th - 6:00pm to 7:00pm
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    Cornhole Tournament - Doubles | Hy-Vee Arena
    Cornhole Tournament - Doubles | Hy-Vee Arena

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    Description: Grab your partner and join us for our next tournament at Hy-Vee Arena ⁣How It Works:⁣ - Find your teammate⁣ - Sign up - $50 per team ($25 per person)⁣ - Boards at 27 feet⁣ - Each team is guaranteed 4 games in pool play.⁣ - Teams are split into Rec and Competitive divisions based on pool play⁣ - All teams will make the tournament, double elimination.⁣   Registration ends Friday, August 12th at noon! ⁣ DIVISION FORMAT⁣ -All teams will be in one group and play 4 round-robin games. ⁣ -Based on the results, the group will be split into competitive division and a rec division. ⁣ -The competitive division will have a larger payout so make sure not to sandbag it!⁣ ⁣ PAYOUT STRUCTURE⁣ -60% of total pot is paid out⁣ -Social 1st place = $150, Social 2nd place = $100,⁣ Social 3rd place = $50 ⁣ -Of the remaining pot, 60% is paid out to Comp 1st place, 30% is paid out to Comp 2nd place and 10% is paid out to Comp 3rd place⁣ ⁣ PARTNERS⁣ Thanks to our friends at Renewal By Anderson for being the presenting sponsor of the KC Cornhole Series. Get a free estimate for quality windows and doors here: https://www.rbakc.com/ Thanks to our friends at T-Mobile for sponsoring the KC Cornhole Series. Find more at https://www.t-mobile.com/ Sign up here: https://www.facebook.com/events/333860068797480 https://cli.re/20355-cornhole-tournament---doubles--hy-vee-arena Submitted by: Katy Wade KC Crew

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    Ghost Tours of Kansas North Topeka Walking Ghost Tour
    Ghost Tours of Kansas North Topeka Walking Ghost Tour

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    Description: North Topeka Walking Ghost tour. Rough and Rowdy best describes this ghost tour! - This mile long walking tour highlights North Kansas Avenue, once considered the party block for well over a hundred years. - The North Topeka Walking Tour provides a colorful look at the shenanigans that played out over the years by some not so savory characters. - Overland Station, Serendipity, Brads Corner Cafe and many other locations presented. Learn the history and haunts of North Topeka. - Walking tours depart the front of Brad's corner cafe, 844 North Kansas Avenue. Cost is 12.00 per person Submitted by: Cathy Ramirez Ghost Tours of Kansas

    Fri, August 12th - 7:00pm
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