December 9, 2014
Story by Joe Vinduska
In conjunction with the Holiday Open House for the Shafer Gallery’s “Festival of Trees” exhibit, the Barton Planetarium will offer holiday- and winter-inspired light shows every half hour from 1-3:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14.
December 9, 2014
Story by Joe Vinduska
All ages can get a dose of the holiday spirit at The Shafer Art Gallery’s “Holiday Open House” reception from 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14, which will feature a free puppet show from Kansas City’s Clement McCrae Puppet Shows at 1:30 and 3 p.m.
The event is packed with the following attractions:
November 24, 2014
Story by Joe Vinduska
Barton Community College will host “Kansas History Snapshot: Christmas on the Prairie,” a presentation by the Director of the Barton County Historical Society Beverly Komarek at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4 in the Library. Catered refreshments will be served.
The presentation is about the pioneers of Kansas and how they celebrated Christmas in the 1800s. It will include discussion about traditions influenced by the settlers’ places of origin.
November 24, 2014
Story by Joe Vinduska
Anyone looking to join a group of creative individuals as they “explore the world of art-making and creative endeavor” are encouraged to join the Shafer Art Gallery’s League of Aesthetic Engineers as it celebrates its “Inaugural Gala” from 6-7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6 in the Shafer Gallery.
November 24, 2014
Story by Joe Vinduska
Photo by Lindsey Higgins
Barton Community College will present a student recital of instrumental and vocal performances at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4 in the Dorothy Moses Morrison Chapel, located in the Fine Arts Building, F-157. The recital is free.
November 19, 2014
Story by Joe Vinduska
Barton Forensics team competes at Tulsa Community College
The Barton Debate and Forensics team’s season is in full swing. The team earned awards at a tournament at Hutchinson Community College Nov. 1-2 and a two-part debate and forensics tournament at Tulsa Community College Nov. 14-16.
Hutchinson Tournament
November 19, 2014
Story by Joe Vinduska
Barton Community College will be closed for Thanksgiving break Wednesday, Nov. 26, through Friday, Nov. 28. The college will resume its regular schedule on Monday, Dec. 1.
November 18, 2014
Story by Joe Vinduska
Photo by Brandon Steinert
Nothing gets the nostalgia pumping for the holidays like tunes inspired by the season. Area residents can easily get their fill through various holiday music events and performances by the Barton Community College Music Department.
Prairie Winds Concert – December 1
November 18, 2014
Story by Joe Vinduska
Courtesy photo submitted
“These aren’t your grandmothers’ quilts,” has become an unofficial tagline for the Shafer Art Gallery’s annual exhibit from the National Quilt Museum — and for good reason. The ornate designs and craftsmanship of the 18 quilts on display far exceed that of what most people likely think of when they hear the word “quilt.”
November 17, 2014
Story by Joe Vinduska
The Barton Community College Theatre Department will host open auditions for its spring musical production “Godspell,” by Stephen Schwartz from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, Dec. 2 and 3 in the Fine Arts Auditorium.
Those auditioning need to prepare one song from musical theatre and bring sheet music. An accompanist will be provided.
Barton Theatre Instructor Erin Renard will direct the play and anyone aged 17-40 is encouraged to audition.
