Archive for the ‘Local Spotlight’ Category

Fine Art in Greensburg

Friday, June 18th, 2010

While Greensburg, Kansas, is rebuilding as a green community, it is also constructing new cultural cornerstones. The 5.4.7 Arts Center is a nonprofit organization that is fascinating in both look and mission. They are another important and quiet exciting piece in Greensburg’s rebirth and were kind enough to answer some questions: (more…)

Burro Bags in Jacksonville

Wednesday, July 8th, 2009

Matt Bort and Chris Williams had a need.  After filling their need with ingenuity, practicality and some sewing chops, they had a business. Burro Bags has fans, they may call them paying customers, from all over the world. Their start-up began by offering handmade messenger bags made with recycled materials from such items as old sails, couch leather, convertible tops and even highway billboards and have expanded their line to include backpacks, wallets and T-shirts among other products. (more…)