Barton has no shortage of events to offer the community. Each season brings a unique flavor of visual arts events, performances and live entertainment, right in your back yard.
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Upcoming Events
Paws and Pirouettes Ballet Workshop
Saturday, August 9th
10:00 am - 11:15 am
$10 - per person
Tickets sold at the door
Enrollment Form
Studio 34, Barton County Campus
Master dance class highlighting the skills developed in ballet will take dance students to the next level in their technique. Taught by Danika Bielek for community dance students aged 10 - 15 years.
Auditions for "Time Stands Still"
Tuesday, August 26th
Wednesday, August 27th
7:00 pm
Fine Arts Auditorium, Barton County Campus
Looking for 4 cast members, 2m & 2f to play characters in their 20's or 30's. Cold readings, no need for monologues.
Community Music School
We have heard and recognized the need for piano instruction in the Barton County area. Starting in Fall 2024, the Music Accompaniment program will be offering piano lessons for ages 6 through 18 in our Community Music School. This is a non-credit program where your child will receive piano instruction by a college student in the music accompaniment program under the supervision of Dr. Alejandro Avila, the Director of Accompaniment, at Barton.
Costs for Lessons per Year/Semester
30 min. weekly lessons (semester lessons - $15/lesson) $400/$210
45 min. weekly lessons (semester lessons - $22.50/lesson) $600/$315
60 min. weekly lessons (semester lessons - $30/lesson) $800/$420
There is an opportunity for a family discount if a family enrolls more than one child. Enrollment is limited so contact Dr. Avila at avilaal@bartonccc.edu for more information and how to register your child.
Performing Arts Department 2025-2026 Schedule of Events
August 2025
August 2025
Paws and Pirouettes Ballet Workshop
Saturday, August 9th
10:00 am - 11:15 am
$10 - per person
Tickets sold at the door
Enrollment Form
Studio 34, Barton County Campus
Master dance class highlighting the skills developed in ballet will take dance students to the next level in their technique. Taught by Danika Bielek for community dance students aged 10 - 15 years.
Auditions for "Time Stands Still"
Tuesday, August 26th
Wednesday, August 27th
7:00 pm
Fine Arts Auditorium, Barton County Campus
Looking for 4 cast members, 2m & 2f to play characters in their 20's or 30's. Cold readings, no need for monologues.
September 2025
September 2025
Dancing with the Cougars, Dance Class
Friday, September 12th
6:30 pm
$15 - per person or $20 per couple
Tickets sold at the door
Studio 34, Barton County Campus
2 hour class taught by Danika Bielek. All proceeds go to support Barton Dance Theatre's tour to dance in NYC in January.
Faculty Recital & Exhibition
Thursday, September 18th
5:00 pm
Fine Arts Auditorium, Barton County Campus
Fine Arts inspire the Performing Arts in this special collaborative event where the Barton Arts Faculty perform and present their work. Refreshments will be served at a reception following the event.
October 2025
October 2025
Autumn Arts Concert & FPA Hall of Fame
Tuesday, October 7th
7:30 pm
Fine Arts Auditorium, Barton County Campus
The Barton Performing Arts Department invites the community to enjoy its “Autumn Arts” Concert. The "sneak preview" will feature theatre, vocal, and instrumental performances, as well as performances by the Barton Dance Theatre. Students and faculty will perform.
Time Stands Still - Fall Play
Thursday, October 16th
7:30 pm
Friday, October 17th
7:30 pm
Saturday, October 18th
7:30 pm
Sunday, October 19th
2:00 pm
$10 - General Admission
Tickets sold at the door
Fine Arts Auditorium, Barton County Campus
"Time Stands Still" is a play by Donald Margulies that centers on a photojournalist, Sarah, who returns to New York from covering the war in Iraq after being injured. The play explores her relationship with her boyfriend, James, a foreign correspondent, as they both grapple with their experiences in the Middle East and their readjustment to a more conventional life. Their dynamic is further complicated by the arrival of their friends, Richard and his much younger girlfriend, Mandy, prompting questions about love, career, and the nature of their work.
Haunting on the Hill
Saturday, October 25th
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Fine Arts Building, Barton County Campus
The ALL Free community Halloween Celebration is back with fun ways to exploring the creative side of the season. The family-friendly celebration includes, games, performances, art-making, a Mad Scientist laboratory, the popular costume contest and much more! Hosted by the Barton Performing Arts Departments.
November 2025
November 2025
Superhero Creative Camp for Kids
Saturday, November 1st
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
$20 - per child or $10 per sibling
Tickets sold at the door
Fine Arts Building, Barton County Campus
Children aged 3-11 years will love this creative camp exploring superheroes and creating their own Superhero! The camp includes classes taught by Barton Dance students and instructors in Dance, Visual Art, Tumbling, and Acting, plus a snack and movie time at the end. The camp is a fundraiser for Barton Dance Theatre's tour to New York City in January.
Student Music Recital 1
Wednesday, November 5th
4:30 pm
Chapel, Barton County Campus
Enjoy instrumental and vocal performances by students of the Barton Music Department.
Dancing Around the World
Wednesday, November 12th
6:30 pm
Studio 34, Barton County Campus
Instrumental Music Concert
Thursday, November 13th
7:30 pm
Fine Arts Auditorium, Barton County Campus
Auditions for Musical
Saturday, November 15th
TBD
Sunday, November 16th
TBD
Fine Arts Auditorium, Barton County Campus
Student Music Recital 2
Wednesday, November 19th
4:30 pm
Chapel, Barton County Campus
Enjoy instrumental and vocal performances by students of the Barton Music Department.
December 2025
December 2025
Student Music Recital 3
Wednesday, December 3rd
4:30 pm
Chapel, Barton County Campus
Enjoy instrumental and vocal performances by students of the Barton Music Department.
Holiday Concert & Induction in FPA Hall of Fame
Thursday, December 4th
7:30 pm
Fine Arts Auditorium, Barton County Campus
A holiday extravaganza featuring the Barton Concert Choir, Hilltop Singers and JazzCats. The evening will include the Induction of faculty and alumni into the second year of Barton's Fine and Performing Art's Hall of Fame.
Theatre Production -TBA
Friday, December 5th
7:30 pm
Crest Theatre, Barton County Campus
Community Music School Student Recital
Saturday, December 6th
3:00 pm
Chapel, Barton County Campus
End of the semester student recital for children enrolled in CMS - Fall 2025.
Central Kansas Community Choir Holiday Concert
Sunday, December 7th
7:30 pm
Location - TBA