Special exhibition exploring the significance of the bison to Plains Indians and American industry, and the animal's dramatic decline and conservation. KM is the only Kansas host on "The Bison" national tour.
Join friends on the Bethel College Centennial Plaza for buffalo brisket prepared by Gehring Buffalo Ranch from Moundridge and a variety of side dishes and dessert. This fund-raiser compliments the traveling exhibition “The Bison: American Icon.”
Three extraordinary voices, one singular vision: The Wailin’ Jennys continue to evolve into far more than the melodious sum of their individual talents almost eight years after blowing in on a fresh acoustic breeze from Canada’s mid-western heartland. The Jennys return to HBPA for their only Kansas performance in 2010-11. Tickets $19-23 at www.hesston.edu/hbpa.
Guest Conductor Thomas W. Douglas
Experience the jubilant power and passion of Afro-Brazilian dance, live percussion and vocals in this National Dance Project funded presentation that the Los Angeles Times calls irrepressible... spirited…Brazilian to the core.” Tickets $19-$23 at www.hesston.edu/hbpa
Open house from 10:00-4:00 with Bethel College Women’s Association at Goerz House, Carriage Factory Gallery, Harvey County Historical Museum and Warkentin House.
Kauffman Museum celebrates the 150th anniversary of Kansas statehood with family activities, living history demonstrations, entertainment, bake sale and flea market.
Called “the world\'s reigning male chorus,” by the New Yorker magazine, and named 2008 Ensemble of the Year by Musical America, Chanticleer’s “symphony of voices” returns to HBPA for another spectacular performance. Tickets $19-$23 at www.hesston.edu/hbpa.
Guest Conductor Norman Gamoboa
Hailing from Kansas City, acclaimed soprano Sarah Tannehill, clarinetist Elena Talley and pianist Daniel Velicer join forces to present a dynamic program celebrating Kansas’ 2011 sesquicentennial. Tickets $14-$17 at www.hesston.edu/hbpa.
Three of the most original instrumentalists to ever mutate out of the gene pool join forces to breathe new life into the time-honored piano trio tradition. Featured are, from the Turtle Island String Quartet –Electric violinist Tracy Silverman; from the Paul Winter Consort – 2 time Grammy winning cellist Eugene Friesen; and Windham Hill recording artist and Grammy nominee Phil Aaberg on piano. Tickets $14-$17 at www.hesston.edu/hbpa.
A creative summer camp exploring all the arts for children ages 3-6 years old. Kids will have fun trying out short classes in music, visual art, movement/dance, puppetry and theater. The second week of the camp is taught in partnership with The Carriage Factory. Supplies and daily snacks will be provided. Prices are as follows: $100 per child for one week (either week) and $180 for both weeks. Please call to register (316) 283-4902.