Pierce Logan Masonry

The White Concert Hall in Topeka is found on the Washburn University campus and is fittingly the home of the school's music department. The impressive entertainment venue also is the home of the Sunflower Music Festival. Additionally, the Topeka Symphony Orchestra is based here as well, and their several performances throughout the year always attract large and enthusiastic crowds. The venue is also where local groups like the Festivals Singers perform and various other community concert events take place.

The Kansas Silent Film Festival is by no means a quiet affair. This yearly event celebrates the art and history of silent films from all over the world. Movie makers convene here to not only offer screenings of their latest works but to also participate in panel discussions about the technical and creative aspects of movie making. This free event is held every February.

If you and your friends are out and want to grab a few drinks in a truly comfortable, no-frills environment, then make your way over to Topeka's Matinee Club. Don't let the name fool you, this charmingly low-key nightlife venue is one of those places that makes little effort to draw attention to itself. Instead, the bartenders, waitresses and fellow guests all enjoy the relaxed if somewhat detached mood of the place. Come in, enjoy a few rounds, and feel like you've been at a friend's house who doesn't like to make a big deal about things, but you still manage to have a great time in his company anyway.