Wichita, KS - March 2010

For Spring Break this year, Brian and I went to Wichita, KS. While Brian had already been to the Southern part of Kansas, it was my first time. In all honesty, I don't think that I have ever seen anything that flat before!

While we were there, we made sure to visit the American All-Indian Center. With a 44-foot statue 'Keeper of the Plains' by Wichita artist Blackbear Bosin to keep watch over the building, the museum has exhibits of Native American art and artifacts, as well as a traditional Wichita-style grass lodge.

Before heading home to Lawrence, we also made our usual stop at the city's art museum (Wichita Art Museum), which houses a wide variety of American art, including pieces by Frederick Remington, Dale Chihuly and Mary Cassatt.

BRASA Carnaval - March 6, 2010

Semana Brasileira culminates in Carnaval, a Brazilian dance party that attracts people from all over the Midwest. This year was no different, and we managed to pack Abe and Jake's here in downtown Lawrence.

Mesa Brasileira - March 5, 2010

As part of Semana Brasileira, BRASA always hosts a large Mesa Brasileira for those who want to practice their Portuguese. Since it is the last of the week's events before Carnaval, we always provide snacks. This year, we had Pão de queijo and Guaraná!