The Invisible Hand Gallery is a contemporary art gallery in Lawrence owned and operated by curator Adam Smith. Regularly changing exhibits feature progressive emerging artists from the state and across the US.

A contemporary art gallery and studio in Lawrence, an artist-run space managed by the Fresh Produce Art Collective. Fresh Produce are a group of artists devoted to the continuing creation and exhibition of new work.

As the largest art museum in the state of Kansas, the Wichita Art Museum’s collection spans three centuries of painting, sculpture, works on paper, and decorative arts. Works by Mary Cassatt, Winslow Homer, Horace Pippin and Edward Hopper are among highlights.

The Museum, located on the University of Kansas campus, houses a collection of nearly 36 000 artworks and artifacts. The collection spans European and American art from ancient to contemporary, and includes significant holdings of East Asian art.

This vast museum presents Kansas history from the prehistoric to modern eras, showing its permanent collection and travelling exhibits across 30 000 feet of space.

The Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art is located on the campus of Johnson County Community College in Overland Park. The museum opened in October 2007 to international acclaim for its architecture, collection, and exhibition programming.

Monroe Elementary School and Sumner Elementary School are two of the schools that played a significant role in the desegregation of public schools in 21 states. The schools, now historic sites, can be seen by guided tour.

Not only is the Kansas State Capitol the seat of the state's government, it is one of the most majestically beautiful buildings in the Sunflower State. The Capitol took 37 years to construct, completed in 1903, and can be seen by guided tour.

Old Prairie Town in Topeka features an 1870’s Victorian Prairie Mansion on the National Register of Historic Places, an 1854 replica Log Cabin with Blacksmith Shop, and 2½ acres of Botanical Garden. Guests can be shown the site by guided tour.

Located in the heart of historic downtown Lawrence, the hotel is surrounded by an abundance of unique shops, galleries and dining and entertainment venues. The historic 1925 hotel reopened in May of 2005 after undergoing a complete restoration.

The landmark 1906 building- recognized by its iconic cupola- has been transformed into a Victorian-era showcase. Elegant, turn-of-the-century style furnishings are complemented by today’s modern amenities, providing the best of old and new.

Perched atop Mount Oread, the beautifully constructed limestone building is the perfect combination of the traditional architecture of the KU campus with the contemporary elegance of The Oread's spacious public and private areas.

715 is a neighborhood eatery featuring local, handmade food by chef-owner Michael Beard. Whole heritage breed hogs are butchered in house and turned into a variety of handcrafted old-world salami and sausages, and all pasta is made in house daily.

North is a place where food is handcrafted and sold. Inspired by rustic Italian cuisine, the menu offers hand-made food– anything from wine to olive oil- made with love on premises. The dining room provides a casual, family-style ambiance.

Held annually in the autumn, the Kansas Book Festival will be held in the State Capitol from 2013, due to its popularity.

The Wichita Jazz Festival will celebrate its 42nd year in 2013 with a variety of events celebrating the rich tradition of vocal jazz.

The Lawrence Percolator is the project space of the Lawrence Corporation for the Advancement of the Visual Arts. The blog provides updates for their shows and events.

This blog details cultural highlights and events across the state.

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Constructed in 1940 to replace the original Topeka Auditorium, the Center now hosts a variety of musical and theatre performances.

Built in 1856, Liberty Hall is a locally operated historic theatre, comprised of a concert hall, coffee house, and independent cinema.

Built in the 1930′s as a silent movie theatre and showing films up through the 1980′s, the Granada has now been hosting live music acts for almost 20 years.