KANSAS!

As the lifestyle magazine of Kansas, each issue celebrates the best of our state. It’s people, places, and spaces. For over 75 years, we’ve shared the stories of the Sunflower State, told by Kansans. Featured topics include a dynamic line up of culture, food, travel, outdoors, history, personalities, and communities.

KANSAS!

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Beyond the Magazine • A look back at the projects that have defined KANSAS!

Next Stop, Flavor! • These historic depot stations provide a unique dining experience

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Star Light, Star Bright • These stargazing experiences offer breathtaking views of the Kansas night sky

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Festivals Fit for Royalty • Step into the 16th century with music, merriment and open-air theater at these fall Renaissance-style festivals

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BEHIND THE SCENES WITH Meta Newell West • A native Kansan, Meta Newell West grew up in Stafford. She fondly remembers her high school home economics teacher, who encouraged her to pursue a career in education at Kansas State University. After graduating from college, she moved to Abilene, where she taught home economics at Abilene High School for 33 years. Upon leaving the classroom, she became a catering manager at the historic Kirby House, a Victorian-era mansion turned restaurant and bed and breakfast. It was during this time that she drew on her culinary experience to write The Kirby House Cookbook, which traces the history of this historic home and dishes up more than 200 of the restaurant’s beloved recipes. She is now KANSAS! magazine’s go-to food and recipe freelance writer.

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REASONS WE LOVE Kansas • These fun-filled festivals are a celebration of the season and our state’s history

Summer Nights, Amplified • These outdoor venues are serving up live music and good vibes

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“Where Everybody Knows Your Name” • A honky-tonk in downtown Emporia is drawing people to the dance floor for some good ol’ fashioned fun

more honky-tonks.

under the stars. • Kansas’ brilliant night sky is the stuff of dreamers and visionaries

more • stargazing destinations

a cocktail Renaissance

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Savor Latin Flavors • Sabor Latin Bar & Grille brings the heat to the heart of Wichita

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