Signature Event Gary Kremer and Mark Hersey: George Washington Carver May 24, 2011 6:30pm George Washington Carver was a renowned scientist and teacher, yet he is one of the most misunderstood figures in American history. His expansive... Read More
Signature Event Stephen Fried: Appetite for America May 19, 2011 6:30pm Central Library Recommended reading:... Read More
Signature Event Robert Rydell - Designing Tomorrow: America’s World’s Fairs of the 1930s May 17, 2011 6:30pm Central Library The World’s Fairs that took place in the United States during the Great Depression of the 1930s gave hope to millions and offered visions of futur... Read More
Signature Event Mariko Nagai - Georgic: Stories May 16, 2011 6:30pm Plaza Branch Award-winning author Mariko Nagai shares the sources of inspiration for her new book, Georgic: Stories... Read More
Signature Event Civil War Fashion Show May 15, 2011 2:00pm Plaza Branch In association with the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, re-enactors and historians will participate in an 1860s-themed fashion show. The will... Read More
Signature Event Bonar Menninger: And Hell Followed With It May 15, 2011 2:00pm Central Library On June 8, 1966, a massive EF-5 tornado cut a 22-mile swath across eastern Kansas before smashing through Topeka. Author Bonar Me... Read More
Signature Event Great Commanders Series: Curtis LeMay May 12, 2011 6:30pm Central Library John Curatola of the Military History Department at the Command and General Staff College at Fort Leavenworth discusses the military... Read More
Signature Event Lynus Young: Vapor DEVA May 11, 2011 6:30pm Central Library Area artist Lynus Young discusses his show, Vapor DEVA, on display in the Guldner Gallery at the Central Library thr... Read More
Signature Event Leo Damrosch: Tocqueville’s Discovery of America May 10, 2011 6:30pm Central Library Award-winning author Leo Damrosch discusses his new biography,... Read More
Signature Event David Nowak: Urban Forestry in Kansas City May 10, 2011 2:30pm Central Library -- This event has reached maximum capacity. No additional RSVPs for this event will be accepted. -- Urban forestry advocate David No... Read More