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august: homo on the range
Posted on 13. Aug, 2010 by Nick.
words > JASON DILTS
Avid readers of this column know that in 2010 you can be fired from your job for being a homo on the range. Although many of you may not be aware of the legendary window of time where such was not the case. Once upon a time, in a land not at [...]
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trouble letting go
Posted on 13. Aug, 2010 by Nick.
words > TROY R. WELLS
There is something almost insulting and flattering about being complimented on certain wears from my obscenely full closet. There isn’t really much about my personal style to warrant a lot of attention. Most clothing items I own are off the rack sale items from numerous retail chains with a smattering of [...]
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david quick
Posted on 13. Aug, 2010 by Nick.
words > JASON DILTS
Capturing the attention of your contemporaries, harnessing the energy of your time, and manipulating creative thought so that it dares to be compelling decades later—these are the ingredients for making a legend. They also happen to be the ideals of David Quick, an unassuming yet decidedly adroit artist who just might be [...]
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the legend of red beard and rowdy joe
Posted on 13. Aug, 2010 by Nick.
words > CRAIG AINSWORTH
In the year 1872, Delano’s dusty roads, cattle drives, and lawlessness set the scene for some of the most famous gunfights in the history of the West. Notorious gunfighter Joseph “Rowdy Joe” Lowe and his wife, Kate Lowe, also known as “Rowdy Kate,” established a saloon in the late summer.
Joe was intoxicated [...]
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hannah priebe
Posted on 13. Aug, 2010 by Nick.
words > SARAH NIEMAN
Celebrities are truly America’s gods and goddesses, our heroes of legend, and I’ve yet to see anyone capture the starlets, heartthrobs, and rock stars better than local artist Hannah Priebe. With a feisty, vibrant style, she’s sharing her playful take on the traditional Hollywood headshot with Wichita.
Hannah graduated from Friends this past [...]
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two favorite kansas legends
Posted on 13. Aug, 2010 by Nick.
words >KATHLEEN ALLEE
photos > DETOURART.COM
Recently a columnist from the Washington Post visited Wichita, declaring it a “charmingly eccentric” city. Well, that eccentricity isn’t just limited to our city; it must be blown throughout the state by prairie winds. There are so many strange, off-the-wall Kansas Legends. These are two of my favorites: two glorious displays [...]
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