Barton Theatre to perform Summer Production series in three locations

 
July 18, 2018
Story and photo by Micah Oelze

The Barton Community College Theatre Department will present two absurd one-act comedies, “The Proposal” and “The Bear” by Anton Chekhov, in Larned, St. John and Great Bend at 7:15 p.m. on July 24, 25 and 26 respectively. The Larned performance will be west of the Haas Building at Jordan Park and the St. John performance will be in the city square. The short tour will close at the Great Bend Downtown Bandshell in Jack Kilby Square. All performances are free, but donations are welcome.
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Barton Foundation’s Big Benefit Auction tickets on sale July 16

July 12, 2018
Story by Micah Oelze

Tickets for the Barton Foundation’s 40th Annual Big Benefit Auction, themed “Clownin’ Around”, are available July 16-Aug. 13. The auction will take place on Aug. 25. Tickets are $45 each or $360 per table of eight. No tickets will be sold at the door. Doors open at 6 p.m. at the Great Bend Knights of Columbus with complimentary beer and food available until 8 p.m. The live auction will begin promptly at 8 p.m. This year’s auction is underwritten by Advanced Therapy & Sports Medicine, UMB Wealth Management, Nex-Tech and ILS.

“New Quilts from an Old Favorite” returns to the Shafer Art Gallery

 
July 11, 2018
Story by Micah Oelze
Courtesy photos

The National Quilt Museum’s annual traveling show “New Quilts from an Old Favorite” featuring the Flying Geese block will be on display from July 16-Aug. 4 in The Shafer Art Gallery. The gallery is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Admission is free.

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