November 17, 2017
Story by Micah Oelze
Barton Community College invites the public to celebrate the holidays with the following series of events.
Barton Hilltop Singers to host Jingle Bell Swing big band dance – December 1
Area residents are invited to kick up their heels at the Barton Community College Jingle Bell Swing big-band dance from 8–11 p.m. on December 1 at the Great Bend American Legion, 1011 Kansas Ave. The evening will feature a live big band and the Hilltop Singers will also provide a special presentation during the evening.
Tickets can be purchased in advanced by contacting Sara Oberle, Director of Choral Activities at oberles@bartonccc.edu or (620) 792-9395, or at the door for $15 or $25 per couple. Proceeds from the event will help fund the Hilltop Singers recruiting tour in the spring. This dance is sponsored by RMT, LLC.
Shafer Gallery Holiday Open House – December 3
The Shafer Gallery will feature the exhibit “Sterling Treasures 25th Anniversary Exhibition” and performances by the StoneLion Puppet Theater of Kansas City on December 3. StoneLion Puppet Theatre will present two performances of “Twas the Night Before Christmas.” The first performance will be 1:30 to 2 p.m., followed by a puppet-themed art-making workshop from 2:15 to 2:45 p.m. The second performance is 3 to 3:30 p.m., also followed by a puppet making workshop from 3:45 to 4:15 p.m.
Barton to host holiday vocal and instrumental concert – December 4
Christmas music is something almost everyone can relate to and often creates a nostalgic glimpse into childhood memories. The Barton Music Department will take its audience down memory-lane and beyond as it hosts its Holiday Variety Show at 7:30 p.m. December 4 in the Fine Arts Auditorium.
The concert will feature Christmas music performed by Barton’s Concert Choir, Hilltop Singers, Da Capo, Dolce and Barton Jazz Band. The music featured will be carols and popular seasonal favorites.
Admission will be a freewill donation.
Barton Planetarium Show "Star of Bethlehem" – December 10
The Barton Planetarium will host the annual “Star of Bethlehem” presentation at 1, 2 and 3 p.m., which will teach audiences about the origin of the star and how it played into the story of the “Christ Child.”
The planetarium is in the college’s Science and Math Building on the north side of campus. Tim Folkerts, the college’s Planetarium Director, will host the presentations and will be available to answer questions. Reservations are not required and admission is free.