January 23, 2015
Story by Joe Vinduska

The Barton Planetarium will feature movies utilizing the full-dome projection system throughout the spring semester.  The Planetarium is located in the Science Building. Enter through the sliding doors on the north side.  Admission is free.

Each movie will be followed by a live presentation by Barton’s Planetarium Director Dr. Tim Folkerts. The presentations will feature a tour of the night sky, hands-on activities or actual outdoor stargazing.  

Shows run from 7-8 p.m. on the following dates:

 
January 20, 2015
Story by Joe Vinduska

Barton Community College will host “Kansas History Snapshot: E. Haldeman-Julius: Controversial Publisher and Free-Thinker,” a presentation by Dean of Library Services and Curator of Special Collections at Pittsburg State University Randy Roberts, at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 29 in the Library.  Catered refreshments will be served.

This presentation is a chance for attendees to learn about the history of the Cohen Center’s collection of “Little Blue Books.”

 
January 12, 2015
Submitted Story
Photo by Brandon Steinert

The Central Kansas Community Choir, which is sponsored by Barton Community College will begin rehearsals next week for its 2015 concert, “God and Country.”

 
January 5, 2015
Story by Joe Vinduska
Photo by Brandon Steinert

Barton Community College will help area high school seniors figure out what they want to do with their futures at “Senior Day,” starting at 2 p.m. Jan. 24, with a sign-up deadline of Jan. 18. Sign up at seniorday.bartonccc.edu.

 
January 6, 2015
Story by Joe Vinduska
Courtesy photos submitted

Barton’s Shafer Art Gallery will host an opening reception for an exhibit featuring the Kansas-inspired works of artists Doloris Pederson and Christina Lamoureaux titled “Pulse of the Prairie” from 6-8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 16 in the Shafer Art Gallery.  Artist talks and performances will be at 6:15 and 7:30 p.m.

Shafer Art Gallery director Dave Barnes said the exhibit is a great showcase of the beauty and intrigue of Kansas.

 
January 6, 2015
Story by Joe Vinduska

Barton History Instructor Linda McCaffery will present a course focusing on WWII and the Cold War from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Jan. 27 through March 31 in the Fine Arts building, Room F-30.