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Written in the Stars Celestial poetry chapbook. Available at distribution sites statewide or by request, while supplies last. Find Dates

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Big Idea Join host Dr. Valerie Mendoza as we explore contemporary museums across Kansas and how they approach their roles as storytellers. Next event is "Women's Stories in Museums" on November 22. Explore Initiatives

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Stories tell us where we've come from and help define who we are today. Learn about people and events across Kansas that have made a difference in our state.

Big Idea: Sharing Women's Stories in Museums Dr. Sarah Bell, Director, and Donna Rae Pearson, Curator, Kansas Museum of History, in conversation with Big Idea host Dr. Valerie Mendoza as they discuss the future of telling women's stories in museums. Full Story

Hotline: The History of the Electric Guitar Turn in up to 11! The electric guitars origins can be traced to Wichita, explains Eric Cale, director of the Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum. Listen to hear the fascinating history! Full Story

Hotline: "Mi Isla" Poet Laureate of Kansas Huascar Medina reads his poem “Mi Isla.” Full Story

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What’s the Big Idea? Free online discussions featuring insights from historical and current events from Kansas scholars that provide a starting point for conversations about ideas that shape our world. Participate in an upcoming Big Idea event and browse the collection of Big Idea essays to spark a conversation at your next dinner party, book club, or movie night.

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Engage with fresh ideas from Kansas scholars’ research in history and literature that shed light on current events.

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Start a conversation and create change in your community at your next book club, dinner party, or movie night. HK’s Big Idea resources are here to support you.

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