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November 11, 2019
Story by Joe Vinduska
Courtesy Photos Submitted

Musicians can become a professional performer with a college music degree, but there are more options out there for people who want to work with music every day but may not necessarily want to be a performer.

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November 5, 2019
Story by Joe Vinduska

Barton dance class students will present "Dancing Around the World" at 7 p.m. Nov. 13 in Studio 34 on the southeast corner of the Barton campus. Admission to this event is free. However, a free-will donation at the door is appreciated to help fund student dancer travel and costumes. Refreshments will be served.

November 5, 2019
Story by Joe Vinduska
Photo by Brandon Steinert

Tickets and sponsorships are now available for the Barton Community College Jingle Bell Swing Big-Band Holiday Dance Fundraiser, where guests can enjoy dancing and music by a live “big band” from 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 at the Best Western Angus Inn Courtyard, 2920 10th Street. Heavy hors d’oeuvres and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided.

October 31, 2019
Story by Joe Vinduska

Barton Theatre students will present the classic tale of “Alice in Wonderland,” at 6:30 p.m. on Dec. 3 in the Barton Planetarium in the Science Building. Seating is limited to 50. The show is free and open to the public and the runtime is about an hour.

October 31, 2019
Story & portrait by Brandon Steinert

One thing we all have in common as human beings is the need to maintain our bodies, which is easier said than done if not armed with knowledge of how to listen to our bodies and address its physical requirements in a healthy way. Heather Panning, Barton Community College’s new Health, Physical Education & Recreation Instructor, is on a mission to make sure Barton students are well equipped to take care of themselves after college.

October 28, 2019
Story by Joe Vinduska
Photo by Brandon Steinert

The Barton Community College Instrumental Music Department will present its annual fall concert at 7:30 p.m., Nov. 21 in the Fine Arts Auditorium. A short Question and Answer reception that discusses the history of music in films will be held just outside the auditorium at 7 p.m. There will also be free popcorn to enjoy before the show.

All it takes is for people to make that first move toward changing their lives and Barton’s Center for Adult Education (CAE) will take care of the rest. The CAE will show people how to get started on the path to a better life at an open house from 3-7 p.m., Nov. 7 at 1025 Main St. in Great Bend. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet with students, graduates, staff and partner agencies. Refreshments will be served. The open house is for both potential students and the general public.