Tomeka Weatherspoon is the interim producer for Central Standard. She’s a multi-platform journalist with a bachelor's degree in convergence journalism from the University of Missouri.
During the first half of Wednesday's Central Standard, a discussion about broadening artistic learning opportunities for adults.
Then later in the hour, since it's that time of year for students... we'll talk about preparing for the ACT and SAT. Hear about a program aiming to level the playing field with college prep services for local low-income and underprivileged students.
Daniel Suelo probably has. For the last 12 years, he's has no job, no mortgage, no car... nothing that would require the use of cash. And for Daniel, it’s freedom.
On Tuesday’s Central Standard, hear one man’s journey into a pennyless lifestyle in rocky caves in the Utah canyons. Plus, author Mark Sundeen joins the conversation to talk about writing “The Man Who Quit Money,” a book based on Daniel’s life.
In the second half of Thursday's Central Standard, we remember the late local writer Tom Ryan. If you knew him, please share your memories in the comment section below.
Even with the price of tuition reaching record highs, going to college might be more common than ever. However, less than 10 percent of students actually finish with their bachelor’s degree by age 24.
Why are so many students struggling, or dropping out? Just who is shaping the future of higher education?
During the first half of Thursday’s Central Standard, we learn how today's college is changing. Education reporter Emily Hanford stops by to talk about her radio documentary series Tomorrow’s College.
On this Wednesday's Central Standard, join a discussion on app development with tech innovators from the Silicon Prairie.
Find out how mobile fundraising is making it easy to donate funds across the world. Plus, an app turns the smartphone into part of the live music experience.
Artist Carrie Scanga makes an adjustment to a honey-colored tissue paper panel in PLUG Projects’ gallery space. Scanga has created a hive-like structure for the new exhibit, "BREATHE : The Emergent Colony."
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Carrie Scanga makes a final sweep of a golden canopy inspired by bee colonies. Scanga is working with four area artists to create an experimental, collaborative workspace.
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Carrie Scanga adjusts a paper panel in PLUG Projects’ gallery space.
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Ron Harrity, (from left) Carrie Scanga and Amy Kligman, prepare the floor for the installation.
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Amy Kligman, a co-curator and artist, drapes the floor with a drop cloth to protect delicate paper panels.
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Carrie Scanga laughs as she rolls extra panels.
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Ron Harrity, (from left) Carrie Scanga, and Amy Kligman peer up to get a better look at the way gallery lights flow the tissue paper honeycomb. Harrity traveled with Scanga from Portland, Maine, to help her install her work.
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Folded tissue paper structures imitate the matrix of hexagonal cells in beehives.
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Ron Harrity, (from left) Amy Kligman, Carrie Scanga, and Misha Kligman survey the series of panel before installing them on gallery walls.
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Soft folds of gold surround Carrie Scanga in the transformed space at PLUG Projects gallery.
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Misha Kligman (from left) and Caleb Taylor, co-curators and artists at PLUG Projects gently move the fragile panels before installing them on the gallery walls.
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Misha Kligman (from left) and Caleb Taylor, co-curators and artists at PLUG Projects measure and install the painted panels.
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A swarm of yellow paint hangs over Caleb Taylor as checks the overlap of a triptych of painted panels.
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Thin paper painted with honeyed hues line one wall of the gallery in alcoves between the honeycomb structures.
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Carrie Scanga discusses the flow of air with Caleb Taylor as they install the panels.
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Carrie Scanga takes a final look at the installation before finishing up on Sunday.
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As Ron Harrity, (from left) Misha Kligman, and Caleb Taylor install the final panels Carrie Scanga and area chef Craig Howard discuss Howard's role in the collaboration at the exhibition's opening Friday.
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Area chef Craig Howard will infuse the gallery with a honeyed scent and create honey candy for visitors to taste as they experience the exhibition opening on Friday.
On this Tuesday’s Central Standard, plug into a conversation with the artists behind the new arts gallery PLUG Projects. We’ll discuss their efforts to bring more thought-provoking works to Kansas City, local fundraising initiatives and resources to help develop local art writing and critique.
Later in the hour, visiting artist Carrie Scanga talks about "BREATHE: The Emergent Colony," her new experimental, collaborative exhibition that's transforming PLUG's gallery space.
On this Monday's Central Standard, learn about data centers and cloud storage. Just how secure is our data?
We'll also discuss Apple's new iPhone5, and the upcoming iPad Mini. Plus, news on new ultra-high-definition television. Join us as we discuss these and other technology news headlines with the Computer Guys, I.T. Pro Thos. O'Brien and Mac expert George Costello.
On this week's Central Standard Friday, join host Russ Simmons and the Movie Critics for a look at what's new in a theater near you, including Lawless, The Bachelorette, Cosmopolis and The Words.
Plus, our critics discuss the re-release of Finding Nemo 3D. Is it worth seeing again?
On Thursday’s Central Standard, special guest host Brian Ellison is joined by a group of Tibetan monks currently touring the city. We'll talk about their simplistic, yet powerful values. Plus, hear some chants for peace and healing.
Then, later in the hour, we’ll talk with an ambitious group of young people about LGBTQ activism in schools and in the community.
On Wednesday’s Central Standard, special guest hostBrian Ellisontalks with psychologist Dr. Bruce Liese about the meaning of work.
Why do we work? Are we searching for more than a job, more than a paycheck? How does one find their “calling?” Plus, we’ll discuss the role that the modern-day office job plays in the development of personal relationships.
Coming up on Central Standard Friday, host Charles Ferruzza and the Food Critics share their favorite spots in Lawrence. We're talking the best coffee shops, bars and even fine dining in that fun college town west of KC.
