Urban Salon

Curtain calls, the lights dim, and ushers are hurriedly making sure that everyone finds their seat before the lights go up at the Topeka Performing Arts Center. This first-class entertainment venue is where all the big shows happen, and fans of all types of music respect the venue's reputation for always presenting a truly unforgettable show. Rock, blues, country, classical and even Christian musical acts have all graced the stage here. In addition to presenting great events, the venue is also available for receptions and corporate functions.

A hugely significant milestone in American history is remembered at the Brown V. Board of Education National Historic Site. This national park commemorates the landmark school desegregation case that went all the way to the United States Supreme Court. Learn about the ruling and its lasting significance through the various exhibits and attractions, photographs, documents and other items that give a deeper view of this incredibly significant event for the field of education and the furthering of human rights.

Dig into the state's past in a truly memorable way when you visit the Kansas History Center. Perhaps the most compelling attribute of this impressive venue is that it encapsulates the widest scope of history as it begins in the prehistoric period and presents the most noteworthy events through time all the way up to the recent past. Various multimedia exhibits and attractions, artifacts, photographs and interactive presentations are used to illustrate the importance of the people and the events that have all been a part of the state's uncompromising history.