Barton Theatre to hold auditions for “All in the Timing”

March 12, 2020
Story by Joe Vinduska

The Barton Community College Theatre Department will host open auditions from 5-6 p.m. March 26 in the Fine Arts Auditorium for its production of “All in the Timing,” which will have one showing at 2 p.m. May 3 in the Fine Arts Auditorium.

Written by David Ives, the series features six one-act plays that are witty, funny and endearing.

First round of Barton Dance Theatre auditions set for March 28

March 9, 2020
Story by Joe Vinduska
Photo by Brandon Steinert

Calling all dancers! Barton Community College is hosting the first round of auditions for its dance company, Barton Dance Theatre, from 10-11:15 a.m. March 28 in Studio 34, located in the Sunflower housing units on Barton’s campus. 

Barton presents vocal masterclass featuring Dr. Anne Gassmann

March 9, 2020
Story by Joe Vinduska
Courtesy photo submitted

Barton Community College will present a Vocal Masterclass on Thursday, March 26, from 3:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. with a 45-minute break for supper, in the Dorothy Moses Morrison Chapel. The event is free and open to the public. 

The masterclass will be led by Director of Choirs and Director of the Vocal Area at Kansas Wesleyan University Dr. Anne Gassmann. Her duties include conducting the Philharmonic Choir and Wesleyan Chorale as well as teaching applied voice and other vocal-related courses.

Barton Community College to close for spring break

March 9, 2020
Story by Joe Vinduska

Barton Community College will have no classes during its spring break from March 16-20. Barton’s offices will remain open through March 18 but will be closed March 19 and 20. The college’s regular class schedule and business hours will resume Monday, March 23.

Barton Foundation Sporting Clay Shoot set for April 19

March 6, 2020
Story by Brandon Steinert

The Barton Community College Foundation Sporting Clay Shoot has become a staple in the event schedule of avid sportsmen across Kansas and several neighboring states. The 11th annual shoot is set for Sunday, April 19 at Camp Aldrich with a shotgun start at 9 a.m. Shooters must start the course by 3 p.m.

Three Monday night shows remaining at Barton Planetarium

March 4, 2020
Story by Brandon Steinert

The Barton Planetarium invites the community to attend its three remaining spring shows held at 7 p.m. on Monday nights. Each evening will feature movies utilizing the full-dome projection system, 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.

The Planetarium is located in the Science Building. Enter through the sliding doors on the north side. Admission is free. All shows start at 7 p.m.

Barton to host "BaRTaRT" exhibit featuring Barton faculty, staff and students

March 3, 2020
Story by Joe Vinduska
Photos submitted

The Shafer Gallery will host the reception for its annual “BaRTaRT” exhibit at 6:30 p.m. on March 13. The show features work from every segment of the campus including students, faculty and staff. Refreshments will be provided and guest juror Brian Hutchinson, an Instructor of Art Education and Studio Foundations at Fort Hays State University, will announce awards.

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