The Barton Theatre Department will present a comedic romp through the prose of one of the most recognized literary figures in the world with its production of “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)” by Adam Long, Daniel Singer, and Jess Winfield, with various showtimes from Oct. 17-19 in the Cavanaugh Room in the Barton Library.

The Shafer Gallery will host the “McKown Masquerade Ball” for guests ages 21 and over, featuring a costume contest, live music, and hors d'oeuvres at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 4 in the Gallery, and the event also serves as a kickoff party for the “Friends and Acquaintances” Community Art Exhibit, which is underwritten by the Bill J. McKown Memorial Endowment and distributed by the Golden Belt Community Foundation.