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Great Bend Tribune
Published December 2, 2018

First, it is becoming obvious that for the first time in several years the area is experiencing and “active” weather pattern.  Active translates into a more unsettled weather pattern where lows (storms) will tend to track further south and moisture will be brought north from the Gulf of Mexico.  It will be interesting to see just how “active” this pattern will be and how much snow/ice comes our way.  Now onto to today’s topic.

November 28, 2018
Story by Brandon Steinert

The Barton Fine and Performing Arts students invite the community to enjoy nostalgic holiday themed entertainment at its annual Holiday Variety Show at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 3 in the Fine Arts Auditorium. 

“The Holiday Concert is a great way to end the semester with the college students and a great concert for everyone in the community to bring in the holiday spirit,” Director of Instrumental Activities Steven Lueth said.

November 28, 2018
Story by Brandon Steinert

All ages can get a dose of the holiday spirit at The Shafer Art Gallery’s Holiday Open House from 1-4 p.m.  Sunday, Dec. 2, which will feature a magic show by Mystic Works Comedic Magician Eric Vaughn at 1:30 p.m. and a puppet show from the Stonelion Puppet Theatre at 2:30 p.m. Admission is free. 

The event is packed with the following attractions:

November 19, 2018
Story by Brandon Steinert                                            

Barton Community College will present a student recital of instrumental and vocal performances at 4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29 in room F-157, the Dorothy Moses Morrison Chapel in the Fine Arts Building.  The recital is free.
Barton music students are an eclectic group made up of traditional college students, area high school students enrolled for college credit and area adults studying for their own enjoyment.

November 16, 2018
Story by Brandon Steinert

The Barton Community College Foundation presents scholarships each year from funds received through its fundraising events, endowments and annual scholarship gifts. For the 2018-19 academic year, the Foundation has selected the following students (listed by hometown) for scholarship offers:

KANSAS

Bazine

Kerri Bruntz, Tony & Edna Schartz Memorial Scholarship

Bennington

Caleb Koehn, Barton Foundation Memorial Scholarship

November 12, 2018
Story and photo by Brandon Steinert

Anyone interested in surprising loved ones, coworkers or friends with some holiday cheer, or adding some festive flair to their event, can hire a quartet to perform traditional religious or secular holiday music selections.

Barton vocal music students have formed a handful of quartets for hire to offer caroling services any time between December 2-21. Performances will be 15 minutes long and can be purchased for a  donation of $100 or more. The music can be as background or foreground.