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Articles

Bluegrass Open Jam at Reality Check Draws Fans of All Ages

Jan 19, 2025 | emporiagazette.com | Marcia Lawrence

Bluegrass and Chiefs red came together under the green Reality Check logo Saturday afternoon for an open jam and a special birthday party that was all about the music. Reality Check, 320 Commercial St., opened its doors in September 2024. “We wanted to create a safe space for kids to hang out,” explained owner Jason Heffron. “There’s just not a lot for them to do in town, to socialize. After Covid–the isolation–for the younger kids, that’s all they know.
On The Shelf

Jan 18, 2025 | emporiagazette.com | Marcia Lawrence

“The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World” by Robin Wall Kimmerer, Scribner, 2024. ISBN 9781668072240, Hardcover, 112 pages, $20.00Need a ray of sunshine, a warming dose of hope in these dark days of winter? Read Robin Wall Kimmerer’s newest book, “The Serviceberry.” Even as we slog through the snow and slush and gray days of this cold season, Kimmerer’s quiet yet hopeful prose reminds us that there is a way forward if we can remember to lead with our hearts.
"Viewing Emporia: Then & Now" exhibit open

Jan 18, 2025 | emporiagazette.com | Marcia Lawrence

It was truly a step back in time at Tuesday evening’s artist reception for the “Viewing Emporia: Then & Now” Trusler Gallery exhibit, a collaboration of Emporia Arts Center, Emporia Camera Club and Lyon County History Center.
Planning for America's 250th Anniversary Underway

Jan 14, 2025 | emporiagazette.com | Marcia Lawrence

“Conversation surrounding the 250th anniversary of America has been ongoing for a few years at the national and state levels,” Lyon County History Center Deputy Director Lisa Soller said at Monday afternoon’s America 250 informational meeting at the History Center. Soller explained to the dozen-plus people attending the meeting that for the past two years LCHC has co-hosted events with the Emporia chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
First Chick Day of the New Year

Jan 12, 2025 | emporiagazette.com | Marcia Lawrence

“Well, Steve Kaniper’s usually the guy to talk to about Chick Day,” said Kelly Krueger at the Bluestem Farm and Ranch Supply front counter. “He says he’s the chick magnet. But he’s not here today.”Luckily, Krueger and John Whittredge were at work Saturday morning for the first Chick Day of 2025 at Bluestem. Both of them have more than a glancing acquaintance with chickens themselves. To baby chick purveyors Alan and Jackie Nieder of Heartland Hatchery out of Amsterdam, Mo., it is a way of life.
Christmas Serenade Unites Community with Song

Dec 11, 2024 | emporiagazette.com | Marcia Lawrence

Santa stole the show at Monday evening’s Christmas Serenade, but not exactly the way you’d think. Hosted by St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, the Serenade program featured local musicians performing in vocal ensembles, bell choir, instrumental performances, and even a children’s story set to music. Christmas Serenade began in 2016, organized by Ramiro and Irene Miranda and PJ Cordle, Emporia State University music professors. All three have since moved away.
Book lovers gather to celebrate Jólabókaflóð

Dec 8, 2024 | emporiagazette.com | Marcia Lawrence

Icelander Johann Bjornsson was perhaps the only person at Saturday’s packed annual book exchange at Mulready’s Pub who could correctly pronounce the name of the event. 54 book lovers took turns selecting from the huge pile of brightly wrapped books they’d brought to share in this unique celebration of literature. Since its inception in 2018 by Kat Omerara, the annual Jólabókaflóð book exchange event has become a cherished community tradition.
Christmarket highlights work of local artists

Dec 7, 2024 | emporiagazette.com | Marcia Lawrence

Originating in Germany during the late Middle Ages, a Christmarket is a street fair associated with Christmas and held during the four weeks of Advent. Emporia enjoyed its own flavor of Continental flair with the Emporia Artists’ Christmarket event inside at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church during December’s First Friday Art Walk. Church members baked and carefully decorated sugar cookies and beautiful shiny brown homemade pretzels.
"Tech guru" offers help at Emporia Senior Center

Dec 5, 2024 | emporiagazette.com | Marcia Lawrence

“I was just lost on my computer,” John Stapp said as he walked into the Technology Lab at the Emporia Senior Center Tuesday morning. Help was just steps away, with Zipporah Brown of Emporia State University’s Instructional Design and Technology Program leading a “Master Gmail in Just Minutes” class tailored for senior citizens.
SOS benefits from the Sounds of Music

Dec 3, 2024 | emporiagazette.com | Marcia Lawrence

Monday evening’s Emporia Symphony Orchestra holiday concert ushered in “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year” with a traditional program of beloved Christmas favorites that included the vocal stylings of Emporia State University voice professor Dr. Scott Wichael and a Christmas carol sing-along.