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Past Events

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Monday
August 30, 2010
7:30 p.m.
note change of date
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Tia McGraff
The Back Room of the Barton Arts Center
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 564-2534
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
Tia returns from Canada to our stage for the third time.
Admission $10 with advance reservations
Friday
August 27, 2010
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Bryan Bowers
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
The autoharp legend returns to our stage
Tuesday
July 20, 2010
8:15 p.m.
city.gif - 1052 Bytes The Great Bend City Band
presents: City Band concert
Crest Theatre
1905 Lakin
Great Bend, KS
Tuesday
July 13, 2010
8:15 p.m.
city.gif - 1052 Bytes The Great Bend City Band
presents: City Band concert
Crest Theatre
1905 Lakin
Great Bend, KS
Thursday
July 8, 2010
8:15 p.m.
city.gif - 1052 Bytes The Great Bend City Band
presents: City Band concert
Crest Theatre
1905 Lakin
Great Bend, KS
Thursday
July 1, 2010
7:30 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Three Penny Acre
The Back Room of the Barton Arts Center
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
folk quartet from Arkansas
Admission $10 with advance reservations
Thursday
July 1, 2010
8:15 p.m.
city.gif - 1052 Bytes The Great Bend City Band
presents: City Band concert
Crest Theatre
1905 Lakin
Great Bend, KS
Thursday
June 24, 2010
7:30 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Michael Johnathon
The Back Room of the Barton Arts Center
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
An evening with the host of The Woodsongs Old Time Radio Hour
Admission $10 with advance reservations
Thursday
June 24, 2010
8:15 p.m.
city.gif - 1052 Bytes The Great Bend City Band
presents: City Band concert
The Bandshell at Jack Kilby Square
Great Bend, KS
Saturday
June 19, 2010
7:00 pm
"Prairie Ink" Release & Oscar Micheaux Black Heritage Stamp Presentation
Barton County Arts Center
1401 Main Street
Great Bend, KS

For info, call 620-792-4221
For info, write bartonarts1@sbcglobal.net
Barton Community College & Barton County Arts Council are pleased to debut "Prairie Ink" literary magazine and honor filmmaker Oscar Micheaux, the newest honoree for the Black Heritage Stamp series issued by the USPS
Friday
June 18, 2010
8:00 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Andy Cohen
The Back Room of the Barton Arts Center
1401 Main Street
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
Blues, rags, Old Time, Gospel, all pre-1943
Admission $10 with advance reservations
Thursday
June 17, 2010
8:15 pm
city.gif - 1052 Bytes The Great Bend City Band
presents: City Band concert
The Bandshell at Jack Kilby Square
Great Bend, KS
Friday
June 11, 2010
7:00 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilThe
Barton County Arts Council
presents Reception for "Random Impressions," Photographic Exhibit by Karen Neuforth
Barton County Arts Center
1401 Main
Great Bend, KS

For info, call 620-792-4221
For info, write bartonarts1@sbcglobal.net
Tuesday
June 1, 2010
7:30 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Kerry Grombacher
The Back Room of the Barton Arts Center
1401 Main
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
Contemporary folk & western singer
Admission $10 with advance reservations
Saturday
May 22, 2010
8:00 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Still on the Hill
The Back Room of the Barton Arts Center
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
Winfield favorites
Admission $10 with advance reservations
Sunday
May 9, 2010
3:00 p.m.
Community Concert Association The Great Bend Community Concert
presents:
Daniel Rodriguez
Municipal Auditorium
1214 Stone
Great Bend, KS

by season ticket only
Saturday
May 1, 2010
8:00 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Tinderbox
The Back Room of the Barton Arts Center
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
Acoustic duo from Bournemouth, England
Admission $10 with advance reservations
Friday
April 23, 2010
8 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Bill & Kate Isles
The Back Room of the Barton Arts Center
1401 Main Street
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
Return visit by singer/songwriter from Duluth
Admission $10 with advance reservations
Thursday
— Sunday
April 22, 2010
April 25, 2010
Great Bend Community Theatre The Great Bend Community Theatre
presents: Maggie's Getting Married
Crest Theatre
1905 Lakin
Great Bend, KS
Monday
April 12, 2010
7:30 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Cosy Sheridan
The Back Room of the Barton Arts Center
1401 Main Street
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
with T. R. Ritchie
wonderful singer/songwriter duo on a return visit
Don't miss them.
Admission $10 with advance reservations
Saturday
April 10, 2010
7:30 p.m.
Community Concert Association The Great Bend Community Concert
presents:
Chapter 6
Municipal Auditorium
1214 Stone
Great Bend, KS

by season ticket only
Saturday
March 20, 2010
8 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Adam Miller
The Back Room of the Barton Arts Center
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
Folksinger/Storyteller/Autoharpist
Admission $10 with advance reservations
Saturday
March 13, 2010
Crest Jazz Festival
Jazz Festival
16th Annual Jazz Festival
Crest Theatre
1905 Lakin
Great Bend, KS

Debi Sander Walker will perform
Monday
March 8, 2010
7:30 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Sarah McQuaid
The Back Room of the Barton Arts Center
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
celtic singer/songwriter
Admission $10 with advance reservations
Sunday
March 7, 2010
2:00 p.m.
Barton County Community College The Barton County Community College
Drama Department presents:
Disney's Beauty and The Beast
Barton County College Fine Arts Theatre
245 NE 30 Road
Great Bend, KS

For info, write erin_renard@yahoo.com
buy tickets online
Saturday
March 6, 2010
7:30 p.m.
Barton County Community College The Barton County Community College
Drama Department presents:
Disney's Beauty and The Beast
Barton County College Fine Arts Theatre
245 NE 30 Road
Great Bend, KS

For info, write erin_renard@yahoo.com
buy tickets online
Friday
March 5, 2010
7:30 p.m.
Barton County Community College The Barton County Community College
Drama Department presents:
Disney's Beauty and The Beast
Barton County College Fine Arts Theatre
245 NE 30 Road
Great Bend, KS

For info, write erin_renard@yahoo.com
buy tickets online
Sunday
— Friday
February 28, 2010
March 12, 2010
Barton County Community College The Shafer Art Gallery at
Barton County Community College
presents Barton County High School Juried Art Exhibition
Shafer Art Gallery
245 NE 30 Road
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-9342
Friday
February 26, 2010
8:00 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Chico Schwall
The Back Room of the Barton Arts Center
1401 Main Street
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
folksinger, multi-instrumentalist, songpoet
Admission $10 with advance reservations
Tuesday
February 23, 2010
7:30 p.m.
Community Concert Association The Great Bend Community Concert
presents:
A Night at the Oscars
Municipal Auditorium
1214 Stone
Great Bend, KS

by season ticket only
Friday
February 12, 2010
8:00 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Jaime Michaels
The Back Room of the Barton Arts Center
1401 Main Street
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
singer/songwriter from Santa Fé, New Mexico
Admission $10 with advance reservations
Monday
January 25, 2010
7:30 p.m.
Community Concert Association The Great Bend Community Concert
presents:
Destino
Municipal Auditorium
Great Bend, KS
Wednesday
January 20, 2010
7:30 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Judith Avers
The Back Room of the Barton Arts Center
1401 Main Street
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
singer/songwriter from West Virginia
Admission $10 with advance reservations
Thursday
— Sunday
January 14, 2010
January 17, 2010
Great Bend Community Theatre The Great Bend Community Theatre
presents: Waiting To Be Invited
Crest Theatre
1905 Lakin
Great Bend, KS
Sunday
— Sunday
January 10, 2010
February 21, 2010
Barton County Community College The Shafer Art Gallery at
Barton County Community College
presents Mayfield & Forst: Paintings & Ceramics
Shafer Art Gallery
245 NE 30 Road
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-9342
closed for MLK, Jr. Day January 18, 2010.
Thursday
January 7, 2010
7:30 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Todd Lorenz
The Back Room of the Barton Arts Center
1401 Main Street
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
singer/songwriter (blues) from Wisconsin
Admission $10 with advance reservations
Sunday
December 20, 2009
5:00 pm
Joseph's Elvis Tribute Show
Crest Theatre
1905 Lakin
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (712) 830-3331
For info, write ohaley@westianet.net
Tickets $20 or $15
To order tickets, call Olivia at 712-830-1331
Saturday
December 12, 2009
cancelled
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
The Isles of Rhythm

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
Cancelled
Sunday
December 6, 2009
7:30 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Small Potatoes
The Back Room of the Barton Arts Center
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
Visit #5 by our eclectic friends
Only 18 seats left!
Admission $10 with advance reservations
register early on this one — we'll be full if you wait too long
Monday
November 23, 2009
7 p.m.
Barton County Community College The Barton County Community College
Drama Department presents:
True West
Barton County College Fine Arts Theatre
245 NE 30 Road
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-7333 (Dr. Abel)
Play by Sam Shepard
Directed by Erin Renard
General Admission $5.00
Staff/faculty $2.00
Sunday
November 22, 2009
7 p.m.
Barton County Community College The Barton County Community College
Drama Department presents:
True West
Barton County College Fine Arts Theatre
245 NE 30 Road
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-7333 (Dr. Abel)
Play by Sam Shepard
Directed by Erin Renard
General Admission $5.00
Staff/faculty $2.00
Friday
November 20, 2009
8 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Tom Kastle
The Back Room of the Barton Arts Center
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
Singer/songwriter/sailor/storyteller
Admission $10 with advance reservations
Thursday
— Sunday
November 19, 2009
November 22, 2009
Great Bend Community Theatre The Great Bend Community Theatre
presents: The Love List
Crest Theatre
1905 Lakin
Great Bend, KS
Monday
November 2, 2009
7:30 p.m.
Community Concert Association The Great Bend Community Concert
presents:
Riders in the Sky
Municipal Auditorium
1214 Stone
Great Bend, KS

by season ticket only
Sunday
November 1, 2009
7:30 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Claude Bourbon
The Back Room of the Barton Arts Center
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
A breathtaking acoustic fusion of Blues, Jazz, Folk, Classical and Spanish guitar from a stunning guitar virtuoso.
Admission $10 with advance reservations
Sunday
October 25, 2009
7:30 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
February Sky
The Back Room of the Barton Arts Center
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
Folk duo from Chicago
Admission $10 with advance reservations
Wednesday
October 14, 2009
7:30 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Bryan Bowers
The Back Room of the Barton Arts Center
1401 Main
Great Bend, KS
Tuesday
October 13, 2009
7:30 p.m.
Community Concert Association The Great Bend Community Concert
presents:
Hunt Family Fiddlers
Municipal Auditorium
1214 Stone
Great Bend, KS

by season ticket only
Tuesday
September 29, 2009
7:30 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Tom Kimmel
The Back Room of the Barton Arts Center
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
An excellent singer/songwriter
Admission $10 with advance reservations
Sunday
September 27, 2009
7:30 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Nick Charles
The Back Room of the Barton Arts Center
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
Australian fingerstyle guitarist returns for the fifth time!
Admission $10 with advance reservations
Thursday
September 17, 2009
7:30 p.m.
Community Concert Association The Great Bend Community Concert
presents:
Nearly Neil and the Solitary Band
Municipal Auditorium
1214 Stone
Great Bend, KS

by season ticket only
Sunday
— Sunday
August 30, 2009
October 18, 2009
Barton County Community College The Shafer Art Gallery at
Barton County Community College
presents My World: Contemporary Art Quilts
Shafer Art Gallery
245 NE 30 Road
Great Bend, KS
Friday
August 21, 2009
8:00 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Tia McGraff
The Back Room of the Barton Arts Center
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS

For info, call 620-792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
Return visit by Canadian singer/songwriter
Admission $10 with advance reservations
Tuesday
July 28, 2009
cancelled
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
The Hudsons
The Back Room of the Barton Arts Center
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
The best folk act in Austin
cancelled
Wednesday
July 15, 2009
7:30 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilThe
Barton County Arts Council
presents FILM DISCUSSION: "VOLVER" by Almodovar
Barton County Arts Center
1401 Main
Great Bend, KS

For info, call 620-792-4221
For info, write bartonarts1@sbcglobal.net
Watch and discuss this international award winner
Shown in Spanish with English subtitles
Sunday
July 12, 2009
1:00 p.m.
— 3:00 p.m.
Barton County Community College The Shafer Art Gallery at
Barton County Community College
presents Driven
Shafer Art Gallery
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-9342
A juried exhibition of 15 award-winning emerging artists with disabilities.
Thursday
July 9, 2009
7:30 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Ben Bedford
Barton County Arts Center
1401 Main
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
singer/songwriter from Springfield, Illinois
Admission $10 with advance reservations
Monday
— Sunday
July 6, 2009
August 23, 2009
Barton County Community College The Shafer Art Gallery at
Barton County Community College
presents Driven
Shafer Art Gallery
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-9342
A juried exhibition of 15 award-winning emerging artists with disabilities.
Friday
June 19, 2009
8:00 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Siusan O'Rourke & Zig Zeitler
The Back Room of the Barton Arts Center
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
Celtic music duo
Admission $10 with advance reservations
Thursday
June 18, 2009
8 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Andy Cohen
The Back Room of the Barton Arts Center
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
Blues, rags, Old Time, Gospel, all pre-1943
Admission $10 with advance reservations
Friday
June 5, 2009
8 p.m.
note date change
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Scenic Roots
The Back Room of the Barton Arts Center
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
family band including world champion mountain dulcimer player
Admission $10 with advance reservations
Saturday
May 30, 2009
8:00 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Jon Mosey
The Back Room of the Barton Arts Center
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
singer/songwriter Original/traditional/ragtime/oldtime/prewarblues
Admission $10 with advance reservations
Sunday
— Sunday
May 17, 2009
June 21, 2009
Barton County Community College The Shafer Art Gallery at
Barton County Community College
presents Red Desert, Green Prairie, Blue Sky
245 NE 30 Road
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-9342
Gallery hours: Mon.—Fri.: 10 am — 5 pm
Sunday: 1 pm — 4 pm
Friday
— Sunday
May 8, 2009
May 10, 2009
Great Bend Public SchoolsThe USD 428 Music Department
presents: GB High School Variety Show
High School Auditorium
2027 Morton Street
Great Bend, KS
Tuesday
May 5, 2009
7:30 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Tim Thompson
The Back Room of the Barton Arts Center
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
2008 fingerstyle winner at Winfield!!!
Admission $10 with advance reservations
Tuesday
April 28, 2009
7:30 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Switchback
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS

For info, call 620-792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
celtic singer/songwriters
Admission $10 with advance reservations
Thursday
— Sunday
April 23, 2009
April 26, 2009
Great Bend Community Theatre The Great Bend Community Theatre
presents: Lying in State
Crest Theatre
1905 Lakin
Great Bend, KS
Thursday
April 23, 2009
7:30 p.m.
Lauren Pelon Musique Company
Great Bend Coffee
2015 Lakin
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620)617-5671
For info, write greatbendcoffee@cox.net
lute, guitar, lyre, recorders, gemshorns, hurdy-gurdy, psalteries, cornamuse, krummhorn, doucaine, shawm, schreierpfeife, rackett, pennywhistles, concertina, ocarina, psalmodikon, Kiowa courting flute, electric wind instrument, MIDI pedalboard & vocals
$10 per person - Advance Ticket Sales Only
Monday
April 20, 2009
Community Concert Association The Great Bend Community Concert
presents:
American Jukebox
Municipal Auditorium
Lakin & Williams
Great Bend, KS

Season tickets only
Friday
April 17, 2009
8:00 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Colin G. O'Brien
The Back Room of the Barton Arts Center
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
Admission with advance reservations: $10.00
Tuesday
April 7, 2009
7:30 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Gerry O'Beirne
The Back Room of the Barton Arts Center
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
Guitar and song from Dublin, Ireland
Admission $15 with advance reservations
Sunday
March 29, 2009
2:00 p.m.
Barton County Community College The Barton County Community College
Drama Department presents:
Almost Maine
BCCC Fine Arts Auditorium
245 NE 30 Road
Great Bend, KS
Friday
— Saturday
March 27, 2009
March 28, 2009
7:30 p.m.
Barton County Community College The Barton County Community College
Drama Department presents:
Almost Maine
BCCC Fine Arts Auditorium
245 NE 30 Road
Great Bend, KS
Friday
March 20, 2009
cancelled
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Caji & Salomé
The Back Room of the Barton Arts Center
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
Acoustic Brazilian & World Music
cancelled
Friday
March 13, 2009
8:00 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Richard Gilewitz
The Back Room of the Barton Arts Center
1401 Main
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
Guitarist extraordinaire
$12 with advance reservations; $15 without reservations
Tuesday
March 10, 2009
Community Concert Association The Great Bend Community Concert
presents:
Pianafiddle
Municipal Auditorium
Lakin & Williams
Great Bend, KS

Season tickets only
Saturday
March 7, 2009
8 p.m.
Crest Jazz Festival
Jazz Festival
Great Bend Jazz Festival
Crest Theatre
1905 Lakin
Great Bend, KS

For info, write rfeldt@feldtlaw.kscoxmail.com
Tickets $10 for adults, $5 for students
Thursday
March 5, 2009
7:30 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Cosy Sheridan
The Back Room of the Barton Arts Center
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
A great singer/songwriter returns to The Back Room
Admission $10 with advance reservations
Friday
February 27, 2009
Community Concert Association The Great Bend Community Concert
presents:
Side Street Strutters
Municipal Auditorium
Lakin & Williams
Great Bend, KS

Season tickets only
Thursday
February 26, 2009
7:30 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Barb Ryman
The Back Room of the Barton Arts Center
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
Admission $10 with advance reservations
Thursday
— Sunday
February 19, 2009
February 22, 2009
Great Bend Community Theatre The Great Bend Community Theatre
presents: The Battle of Shallowford
Crest Theatre
1905 Lakin
Great Bend, KS
Friday
February 13, 2009
8 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Gary Gackstatter
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
Back for his annual appearance in Great Bend
Admission $10 with advance reservations
Friday
— Sunday
February 13, 2009
February 15, 2009
Dinner at 7:00 pm
Curtain at 7:30 pm
Barton County Community College The Barton County Community College
Drama Department presents:
A Day in the Life
BCCC Fine Arts Building
245 NE 30 Road
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-9382
Dinner Theatre: a musical revue
$17.50 adults; $15.00 students includes dinner + show
Sunday
February 8, 2009
2:00 p.m.
— 4:00 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilThe
Barton County Arts Council
presents Reception of Mike Whelan, February's featured artist
Barton County Arts Center
1401 Main
Great Bend, KS

For info, call 620-792-4221
For info, write bartonarts1@sbcglobal.net
Come meet the artist!
Thursday
February 5, 2009
Community Concert Association The Great Bend Community Concert
presents:
Freddy Cole Quartet
Municipal Auditorium
Lakin & Williams
Great Bend, KS

Season tickets only
Friday
January 30, 2009
8 pm
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Gabrielle Louise with David Rynhart
The Back Room of the Barton Arts Center
1401 Main
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
pop music with folk roots
Admission $10 with advance reservations
Sunday
January 25, 2009
2:00 p.m.
— 3:30 p.m.
Reception for Greg Maxwell
Barton County Arts Center
1401 Main Street
Great Bend, KS

For info, call 620-792-4221
For info, write bartonarts1@sbcglobal.net
Please join us to meet the artist and his works.
Refreshments will be served.
Saturday
January 24, 2009
8:00 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Bruce Huss
The Back Room of the Barton Arts Center
1401 Main
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
Home grown talent returns to his roots
Admission $10 with advance reservations
Sunday
January 18, 2009
4:30 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilThe
Barton County Arts Council
presents BCAC Meeting & Potluck
1401 Main Street
Great Bend, KS

For info, call 620-792-4221
For info, write bartonarts1@sbcglobal.net
January Meeting of the Barton County Arts Council
Please bring a dish for a potluck meal
Sunday
January 18, 2009
postponed
Barton County Arts CouncilThe
Barton County Arts Council
presents Monk's Feast
Barton County Arts Center
1401 Main
Great Bend, KS

For info, call 620-792-4221
For info, write bartonarts1@sbcglobal.net
POSTPONED
Will be rescheduled at a later date
Sunday
January 11, 2009
cancelled
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Michael Young
The Back Room of the Barton Arts Center
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS

cancelled
Tuesday
— Saturday
January 6, 2009
January 31, 2009
Greg Maxwell
Barton County Arts Center
1401 Main Street
Great Bend, KS

For info, call 620-792-4221
For info, write bartonarts1@sbcglobal.net
Visit the Arts Center and enjoy the ceramic artistry of Ellinwood High School Art Instructor Greg Maxwell
Sunday
December 28, 2008
4 p.m.
— whenever
Barton County Arts CouncilThe
Barton County Arts Council
presents Holiday Party
Barton Arts Center
1401 Main
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-4221
potluck supper
Sunday
December 7, 2008
7:30 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Small Potatoes
The Back Room of the Barton Arts Center
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
They're back!!!
Admission $10 with advance reservations
Thursday
November 20, 2008
Community Concert Association The Great Bend Community Concert
presents:
Pavlo
Municipal Auditorium
Lakin & Williams
Great Bend, KS

Season tickets only
Thursday
— Sunday
November 20, 2008
November 23, 2008
Great Bend Community Theatre The Great Bend Community Theatre
presents: Rabbit Hole
Crest Theatre
1905 Lakin
Great Bend, KS
Friday
November 14, 2008
8:00 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Curtis and Loretta
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
return visit
Admission $10 with advance reservations
Thursday
November 6, 2008
7 p.m.
Great Bend Public SchoolsThe USD 428 Music Department
presents: Jefferson School vocal music concert
GBHS auditorium
2027 Morton
Great Bend, KS
Thursday
November 6, 2008
7 p.m.
Great Bend Public SchoolsThe USD 428 Music Department
presents: Eisenhower School Vocal Concert
Eisenhower School gym
1212 Garfield
Great Bend, KS
Tuesday
November 4, 2008
7 p.m.
Great Bend Public SchoolsThe USD 428 Music Department
presents: Sixth-grade Band Concert
GBHS gym
Great Bend, KS

Districtwide concert of all sixth graders
Saturday
October 25, 2008
8:00 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Dan Bliss
The Back Room of the Barton Arts Center
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
Returning fingerstyle guitarist
Admission $10 with advance reservations
Wednesday
October 15, 2008
7:30 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Bryan Bowers
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
The master of the autoharp returns
Admission $10 with advance reservations
Tuesday
October 14, 2008
7 p.m.
Lincoln School vocal music concert
GBHS auditorium
2027 Morton
Great Bend, KS

Fifth and sixth graders will perform
Sunday
October 12, 2008
2:00 p.m.
Barton County Community College The Barton County Community College
Drama Department presents:
Jake's Women
BCCC Fine Arts Auditorium
245 NE 30 Road
Great Bend, KS
Saturday
October 11, 2008
7:30 p.m.
Barton County Community College The Barton County Community College
Drama Department presents:
Jake's Women
BCCC Fine Arts Auditorium
245 NE 30 Road
Great Bend, KS
Friday
October 10, 2008
7:30 p.m.
Barton County Community College The Barton County Community College
Drama Department presents:
Jake's Women
The Crest Theatre
1905 Lakin
Great Bend, KS

play by Neil Simon
Tuesday
October 7, 2008
Community Concert Association The Great Bend Community Concert
presents:
Corky Siegel's Chamber Blues
Municipal Auditorium
Lakin & Williams
Great Bend, KS

Season tickets only
Tuesday
October 7, 2008
7 p.m.
Great Bend Public SchoolsThe USD 428 Music Department
presents: GBHS Jazz Band Concert
GBHS Jack Kilby Commons
2027 Morton
Great Bend, KS

For info, call 793-1521
Saturday
September 27, 2008
8:00 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Erik Sootes
The Back Room of the Barton Arts Center
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
Guitar: classical, Flamenco, jazz, hip hop, blues, etc.
Admission $10 with advance reservations
Sunday
September 7, 2008
cancelled
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Mark Stuart

show cancelled: lack of reservations
Wednesday
September 3, 2008
7:30 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Jim Malcolm
The Back Room of the Barton Arts Center
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
Scotland's leading singer/songwriter
Admission $15 with advance reservations
Tuesday
— Sunday
September 2, 2008
September 28, 2008
Featured Artist: Sally Johnson
Barton County Arts Center
1401 Main
Great Bend, KS

For info, call 620-792-4221
For info, write bartonarts1@sbcglobal.net
Come see the paintings of Lindsborg artist Sally Johnson
Closing reception Sunday, September 28, 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Thursday
August 28, 2008
5:00 p.m.
— 7:00 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilThe
Barton County Arts Council
presents AFTER HOURS OPEN HOUSE
Barton County Arts Center
1401 Main
Great Bend, KS

For info, call 620-792-4221
For info, write bartonarts1@sbcglobal.net
Come down and chat a while. Nibble a few goodies. Have a sip of punch.
The Barton County Arts Center, Forest & Main, Great Bend, invites everyone to step in out of the evening air and see the wonderful works of color and imagination provided by local and regional Kansas artists.
Tuesday
August 26, 2008
7:30 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Tia McGraff
The Back Room of the Barton Arts Center
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
Canadian singer/songwriter
Admission $10.00 with advance reservations
Saturday
August 23, 2008
5:30 p.m.
A Wild Night of Music at the Zoo: Euphoria Stringband
Brit Spaugh Park & Great Bend Zoo
Great Bend, KS

For info, call 620-792-4221
For info, write bartonarts1@sbcglobal.net
Enjoy an evening of fun and music with Euphoria Stringband from Lawrence
"All good things are wild and free" and so is admission to this event!
Monday
— Sunday
August 4, 2008
August 31, 2008
Featured Artist: Jocelyn Woodson
Barton County Arts Center
1401 Main
Great Bend, KS

For info, call 620-792-4221
For info, write bartonarts1@sbcglobal.net
This month the Arts Center gallery is featuring the paintings of artist and designer Jocelyn Woodson, a native of Hutchinson. Jocelyn’s bold colors and imaginative designs are a treat to the eye and just plain fun. Known internationally for her design work and her line of greeting cards, Jocelyn spent many years in Los Angeles and New York before returning to her Kansas roots.
Tuesday
July 22, 2008
city.gif - 1052 Bytes The Great Bend City Band
presents: Free Concert
Crest Theatre
1905 Lakin
Great Bend, KS

final concert of the season
Thursday
July 17, 2008
7:30 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Folk by Association
The Back Room of the Barton Arts Center
2006 Forest Street
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
singer/songwriter harmony-driven folk/rock
Admission $10.00 with advance reservations.
Thursday
July 17, 2008
city.gif - 1052 Bytes The Great Bend City Band
presents: Free Concert
Crest Theatre
1905 Lakin
Great Bend, KS
Tuesday
July 8, 2008
city.gif - 1052 Bytes The Great Bend City Band
presents: Free Concert
Crest Theatre
1905 Lakin
Great Bend, KS
Monday
— Sunday
July 7, 2008
August 17, 2008
Barton County Community College The Shafer Art Gallery at
Barton County Community College
presents Robert Button, Esther Maher & Barbara Unrein
Shafer Gallery, Barton College
245 NE 30 Road
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-9342
Monday
— Thursday
July 7, 2008
July 17, 2008
Barton County Community College The Shafer Art Gallery at
Barton County Community College
presents Robert Button, Esther Maher & Barbara Unrein
Shafer Gallery, Barton College
245 NE 30 Road
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-9342
Saturday
July 5, 2008
8:00 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Lisa Sandell
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
singer/songwriter lap-style slide guitar
Admission $10 with advance reservations
Thursday
July 3, 2008
city.gif - 1052 Bytes The Great Bend City Band
presents: Free Concert
Crest Theatre
1905 Lakin
Great Bend, KS
Sunday
June 29, 2008
1:00 p.m.
— 3:00 p.m.
Barton County Community College The Shafer Art Gallery at
Barton County Community College
presents Reception
Shaffer Gallery at Barton County Community College
245 NE 30 Road
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-9342
Thursday
June 26, 2008
city.gif - 1052 Bytes The Great Bend City Band
presents: Free Concert
Moses Bandshell - Jack Kilby Square
Great Bend, KS

will be held at the Crest Theatre in case of rain
Wednesday
June 25, 2008
7:30 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Dave Soroka
The Back Room of the Barton Arts Center
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
The Sweet Side Of Rock'n'Roll
Singer/songwriter from British Columbia, Canada
Admission $10.00 with advance reservations
Thursday
June 19, 2008
city.gif - 1052 Bytes The Great Bend City Band
presents: Free Concert
Moses Bandshell - Jack Kilby Square
Great Bend, KS

will be held at the Crest Theatre in case of rain
Tuesday
June 17, 2008
7:30 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Gabrielle Louise
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
singer/songwriter Folk/Pop with Jazz Fringes
Admission $10 with advance reservations
Friday
— Sunday
June 13, 2008
June 1, 2008
Barton County Arts CouncilThe
Barton County Arts Council
presents Poetry Rendezvous 2008
Barton County Arts Center
1401 Main
Great Bend, KS

For info, call 620-792-4221
For info, write bartonarts1@sbcglobal.net
Come join & celebrate the 20th anniversary of Poetry Rendezvous!
Thursday
June 12, 2008
city.gif - 1052 Bytes The Great Bend City Band
presents: Free Concert
Moses Bandshell - Jack Kilby Square
Great Bend, KS

will be held at the Crest Theatre in case of rain
Friday
June 6, 2008
8 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Rowan
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
Celtic music from Lawrence, Kansas
Admission $10 with advance reservations
Thursday
June 5, 2008
city.gif - 1052 Bytes The Great Bend City Band
presents: Free Concert
Moses Bandshell - Jack Kilby Square
Great Bend, KS

will be held at the Crest Theatre in case of rain
Monday
May 19, 2008
7:00 p.m.
Great Bend Public SchoolsThe USD 428 Music Department
presents: GBHS Band concert
GBHS Gym
2027 Morton
Great Bend, KS
Friday
May 16, 2008
2 pm
Lincoln Talent Show
Lincoln School
5630 Broadway
Great Bend, KS
Thursday
May 15, 2008
8:00 p.m.
8th grade Vocal Concert
GBHS Auditorium
2027 Morton
Great Bend, KS
Thursday
May 15, 2008
6:00 p.m.
7th Grade Vocal Concert
GBHS Auditorium
2027 Morton
Great Bend, KS
Tuesday
May 13, 2008
7:00 p.m.
Great Bend Public SchoolsThe USD 428 Music Department
presents: HS Orchestra Concert
GBHS Gym
2027 Morton
Great Bend, KS
Tuesday
May 13, 2008
8:15 p.m.
8th grade Band Concert
Great Bend Middle School
1919 Harrison
Great Bend, KS
Tuesday
May 13, 2008
6:45 p.m.
7th Grade Band Concert
Great Bend Middle School
1919 Harrison
Great Bend, KS
Tuesday
May 13, 2008
7:30 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Dorian Michael
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
Returning fingerstyle guitarist
Admission $10.00 with advance reservations
Sunday
— Sunday
May 11, 2008
June 29, 2008
Barton County Community College The Shafer Art Gallery at
Barton County Community College
presents Shafer Gallery Advising Committee Exhibit
Shaffer Gallery at Barton County Community College
245 NE 30 Road
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-9342
Saturday
May 10, 2008
7:00 p.m.
Barton County Community College The Barton County Community College
Music Department presents:
Barton Dance Theatre Performance
Fine Arts Auditorium, Barton County Community College
245 NE 30 Road
Great Bend, KS
Saturday
May 10, 2008
7:30 p.m.
Great Bend Public SchoolsThe USD 428 Music Department
presents: Variety Show
GBHS Auditorium
2027 Morton
Great Bend, KS
Friday
May 9, 2008
7:30 p.m.
Great Bend Public SchoolsThe USD 428 Music Department
presents: Variety Show
GBHS Auditorium
2027 Morton
Great Bend, KS
Friday
May 9, 2008
Community Concert Association The Great Bend Community Concert
presents:
Golden Belt Community Concert Association presents Revolution
Great Bend City Auditorium
Lakin & Stone
Great Bend, KS

For info, call 620-793-6759
Subscription required. Call for more information.
Thursday
May 8, 2008
7:30 p.m.
Barton County Community College The Barton County Community College
Music Department presents:
Student Recital
Morrison Chapel - Barton County Community College
245 NE 30 Road
Great Bend, KS
Thursday
May 8, 2008
7:00 p.m.
6-7-8 Orchestra concert
Great Bend Middle School
19th & Harrison
Great Bend, KS
Tuesday
May 6, 2008
7:30 p.m.
Barton County Community College The Barton County Community College
Music Department presents:
Instrumental Music Concert
Fine Arts Auditorium, Barton County Community College
245 NE 30 Road
Great Bend, KS
Monday
May 5, 2008
7:30 p.m.
Barton County Community College The Barton County Community College
Music Department presents:
Music Endowment Concert
Fine Arts Auditorium, Barton County Community College
245 NE 30 Road
Great Bend, KS
Tuesday
April 29, 2008
7:00 p.m.
Lincoln Concert (gr. 1 & 2)
Crest Theatre
1905 Lakin
Great Bend, KS
Thursday
— Sunday
April 24, 2008
April 27, 2008
Great Bend Community Theatre The Great Bend Community Theatre
presents: ghost of a chance
Crest Theatre
1905 Lakin
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-4228
For info, write gbct.crest@myvine.com
Sunday
— Sunday
April 20, 2008
May 4, 2008
Barton County Community College The Shafer Art Gallery at
Barton County Community College
presents BCCC Student Juried Art Exhibition
Shaffer Gallery at Barton County Community College
245 NE 30 Road
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-9342
Sunday
April 20, 2008
1:00 p.m.
— 3:00 p.m.
Barton County Community College The Shafer Art Gallery at
Barton County Community College
presents Reception
Shaffer Gallery at Barton County Community College
245 NE 30 Road
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-9342
Saturday
April 19, 2008
7 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilThe
Barton County Arts Council
presents Wine, Whine & Cheese Party
Barton Arts Center
1401 Main
Great Bend, KS
Friday
April 18, 2008
8:00 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Carolyn Cruso
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
hammered dulcimer & flute
Admission $10.00 with advance reservations
Saturday
April 12, 2008
all day
Barton County Community College The Barton County Community College
Music Department presents:
6A, 5A, 4A Regional Music Festival
Great Bend, KS

hosted by Barton Music Department
Friday
April 11, 2008
Barton County Community College The Shafer Art Gallery at
Barton County Community College
presents Awards ceremony for BCCC Juried Technical Arts Exhibit
Shaffer Gallery at Barton County Community College
245 NE 30 Road
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620 792-9342
Friday
April 11, 2008
2:00 p.m.
Great Bend Public SchoolsThe USD 428 Music Department
presents: Variety Show
GBHS Auditorium
2027 Morton
Great Bend, KS
Thursday
April 10, 2008
7:30 p.m.
Barton County Community College The Barton County Community College
Music Department presents:
Student Recital
Schafer Gallery, Barton County Community College
245 NE 30 Road
Great Bend, KS
Tuesday
April 8, 2008
7:30 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Dan Crary
The Back Room of the Barton Arts Center
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
The flatpicking legend comes to Great Bend
Sold out!!!
Write if you want to be on standby in case of a cancellation.
Sunday
April 6, 2008
2:00 p.m.
Barton County Community College The Barton County Community College
Music Department presents:
College/Community musical production of the Music Man
Fine Arts Auditorium, Barton County Community College
245 NE 30 Road
Great Bend, KS
Sunday
— Friday
April 6, 2008
April 11, 2008
Barton County Community College The Shafer Art Gallery at
Barton County Community College
presents BCCC Juried Technical Arts Exhibit
Shaffer Gallery at Barton County Community College
245 NE 30 Road
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-9342
Saturday
April 5, 2008
7:30 p.m.
Barton County Community College The Barton County Community College
Music Department presents:
College/Community musical production of the Music Man
Fine Arts Auditorium, Barton County Community College
245 NE 30 Road
Great Bend, KS
Friday
April 4, 2008
7:30 p.m.
Barton County Community College The Barton County Community College
Music Department presents:
College/Community musical production of the Music Man
Fine Arts Auditorium, Barton County Community College
Great Bend, KS
Thursday
April 3, 2008
Community Concert Association The Great Bend Community Concert
presents:
Golden Belt Community Concert Association presents Saxophobia
Great Bend City Auditorium
Lakin & Stone
Great Bend, KS

For info, call 620-793-6759
Subscription required. Call for more information.
Friday
March 28, 2008
8:00 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Dana and Susan Robinson
The Back Room of the Barton Arts Center
2006 Forest Street
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
singer/songwriter from North Carolina
Admission $10.00 with advance reservations
Saturday
March 8, 2008
all day
Barton County Community College The Barton County Community College
Music Department presents:
Barton Music Scholarship Auditions
Great Bend, KS
Tuesday
March 4, 2008
Community Concert Association The Great Bend Community Concert
presents:
Golden Belt Community Concert Association presents Franc D'Ambrosio
Great Bend City Auditorium
Lakin & Stone
Great Bend, KS

For info, call 620-793-6759
Subscription required. Call for more information.
Sunday
— Friday
March 2, 2008
March 14, 2008
Barton County Community College The Shafer Art Gallery at
Barton County Community College
presents Barton County High School Juried Exhibition
Shaffer Gallery at Barton County Community College
245 NE 30 Road
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-9342
Sunday
March 2, 2008
1:00 p.m.
— 3:00 p.m.
Barton County Community College The Shafer Art Gallery at
Barton County Community College
presents Reception
Shaffer Gallery at Barton County Community College
245 NE 30 Road
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-9342
Saturday
March 1, 2008
8:00 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Piper Leigh + Jim Sanders
Back Room of the Barton Arts Center
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
Singer/songwriter from Arkansas City
Admission $10.00 with advance reservations
Monday
February 25, 2008
7:30 p.m.
Barton County Community College The Barton County Community College
Music Department presents:
U.S. Navy Band
Fine Arts Auditorium, Barton County Community College
245 NE 30 Road
Great Bend, KS

Reserve tickets
Friday
February 22, 2008
8 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
David Rogers
The Back Room of the Barton Arts Center
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
Return visit by fingerstyle guitarist from Oregon (and he'll also bring his lute this time)
Admission $10.00 with advance reservations
Thursday
— Sunday
February 21, 2008
February 24, 2008
Great Bend Community Theatre The Great Bend Community Theatre
presents: The Twilight of the Golds
Crest Theatre
1905 Lakin
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-4228
For info, write gbct.crest@myvine.com
Thursday
February 14, 2008
all day
Barton County Community College The Barton County Community College
Music Department presents:
Barton Music Scholarship Auditions
Great Bend, KS
Saturday
February 9, 2008
8:00 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Gary Gackstatter
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
His annual Valentine's Day visit to the Back Room
Admission $10.00 with advance reservations
Thursday
February 7, 2008
Community Concert Association The Great Bend Community Concert
presents:
Golden Belt Community Concert Association present Overholt and Velta
Great Bend City Auditorium
Lakin & Stone
Great Bend, KS

For info, call 620-793-6759
Subscription required. Call for more information.
Friday
January 25, 2008
8:00 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Barb Ryman
Back Room of the Barton Arts Center
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
Singer/songwriter from Minneapolis, Minnesota
Admission $10.00 with advance reservations
Sunday
— Sunday
January 20, 2008
February 17, 2008
Barton County Community College The Shafer Art Gallery at
Barton County Community College
presents R.C. Gorman Prints from the Sagebrush Inn Collection
Shaffer Gallery at Barton County Community College
245 NE 30 Road
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-9342
Sunday
January 20, 2008
1:00 p.m.
— 3:00 p.m.
Barton County Community College The Shafer Art Gallery at
Barton County Community College
presents Reception
Shaffer Gallery at Barton County Community College
245 NE 30 Road
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-9342
Sunday
January 20, 2008
6:30 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilThe
Barton County Arts Council
presents Monk's Feast
Barton Arts Center
1401 Main
Great Bend, KS
Saturday
January 19, 2008
7:30 p.m.
Crest Jazz Festival
Jazz Festival
14th Annual Great Bend Jazz Festival
Crest Theatre
1905 Lakin
Great Bend, KS

Featuring Lisa Henry
$10.00 for adults; $5.00 for students
Friday
January 18, 2008
8:00 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Bill & Kate Isles
Back Room of the Barton Arts Center
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
Singer/songwriter from Duluth, Minnesota
Admission $10.00 with advance reservations
Monday
January 14, 2008
7:00 p.m.
Barton County Community College The Barton County Community College
Music Department presents:
College/Community Musical Auditions
Great Bend, KS
Sunday
January 13, 2008
2:00 p.m.
Barton County Community College The Barton County Community College
Music Department presents:
College/Community Musical Auditions
Great Bend, KS
Sunday
— Sunday
January 13, 2008
February 17, 2008
Barton County Community College The Shafer Art Gallery at
Barton County Community College
presents Black History Month Smithsonian Posters
Shaffer Gallery at Barton County Community College
245 NE 30 Road
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-9342
Sunday
December 30, 2007
1 p.m.
— 3 p.m.
Reception for Norma Clare
BCAC Arts Center
1401 Main
Great Bend, KS
Tuesday
December 18, 2007
7:30 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Jubilant Bridge
Back Room of the Barton Arts Center
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER!
Tuesday
December 18, 2007
7:00 p.m.
Riley Concert (gr. 3-4)
Riley School
Great Bend, KS
Monday
December 17, 2007
7:30 p.m.
Great Bend Public SchoolsThe USD 428 Music Department
presents: GBHS Vocal Music Concert
Great Bend High School
Great Bend, KS
Thursday
December 13, 2007
7 p.m.
Jefferson Music Program (gr. 5-6)
Jefferson School
Great Bend, KS
Sunday
December 9, 2007
1 p.m.
— 5 p.m.
Barton County Community College The Shafer Art Gallery at
Barton County Community College
presents Holiday Open House
Shaffer Gallery at Barton County Community College
245 NE 30 Road
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-9342
Eddie & Robert Hiebert playing hammered dulcimer & guitar.
Saturday
December 8, 2007
3:00 p.m.
Barton County Community College The Barton County Community College
Music Department presents:
KOOD Recording Performance
St. John Lutheran Church
Russell, KS
Monday
December 3, 2007
7:30 p.m.
Barton County Community College The Barton County Community College
Music Department presents:
Barton Holiday Concert
Fine Arts Auditorium, Barton County Community College
245 NE 30 Road
Great Bend, KS
Sunday
December 2, 2007
7:30 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Small Potatoes
The Back Room of the Barton Arts Center
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
You wanted them back. We've got them!
SOLD OUT!!!
All seats have been reserved.
Saturday
December 1, 2007
8:00 p.m.
Barton County Community College The Barton County Community College
Music Department presents:
Jingle Bell Swing Big Band Dance
Great Bend American Legion
Great Bend, KS
Thursday
November 29, 2007
7:30 p.m.
Barton County Community College The Barton County Community College
Music Department presents:
Student Recital
Morrison Chapel - Barton County Community College
245 NE 30 Road
Great Bend, KS
Monday
November 19, 2007
7:30 p.m.
Barton County Community College The Barton County Community College
Music Department presents:
Prairie Winds Concert
Fine Arts Auditorium, Barton County Community College
245 NE 30 Road
Great Bend, KS
Thursday
— Sunday
November 15, 2007
November 18, 2007
Great Bend Community Theatre The Great Bend Community Theatre
presents: Squabbles
Crest Theatre
1905 Lakin
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620)792-4228
For info, write gbct.crest@myvine.com
Wednesday
— Sunday
November 14, 2007
December 9, 2007
Barton County Community College The Shafer Art Gallery at
Barton County Community College
presents Holiday Tree Display
Shaffer Gallery at Barton County Community College
245 NE 30 Road
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-9342
Trees decorated by area school children.
Sunday
November 11, 2007
7:30 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Curtis and Loretta
The Back Room of the Barton Arts Center
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
Return visit of an eclectic duo
Admission $10.00 with advance reservations
Sunday
November 11, 2007
3:00 p.m.
Community Concert Association The Great Bend Community Concert
presents:
Golden Belt Community Concert Association presents The Harry James Orchestra
Great Bend City Auditorium
Lakin & Stone
Great Bend, KS

For info, call 620-793-6759
Subscription required. Call for more information.
Thursday
November 8, 2007
7:00 p.m.
Eisenhower Concert (grades 3-4)
Eisenhower School
Great Bend, KS
Thursday
November 8, 2007
6:45 p.m.
7th Grade Band Concert
Middle School gym
Great Bend, KS
Thursday
November 8, 2007
8:15 p.m.
8th Grade Band Concert
Middle School gym
Great Bend, KS
Sunday
November 4, 2007
2:00 p.m.
Barton County Community College The Barton County Community College
Drama Department presents:
Excerpts from American Classic Writers (Reader's Theatre)
Fine Arts Auditorium, Barton County Community College
245 NE 30 Road
Great Bend, KS
Saturday
November 3, 2007
7:30 p.m.
Barton County Community College The Barton County Community College
Drama Department presents:
Excerpts from American Classic Writers (Reader's Theatre)
Fine Arts Auditorium, Barton County Community College
245 NE 30 Road
Great Bend, KS
Thursday
November 1, 2007
7:30 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
D-Squared
The Back Room of the Barton Arts Center
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
Guitar / harp duo from Arizona
Admission $10.00 with advance reservations
Tuesday
October 30, 2007
7:00 p.m.
Great Bend Public SchoolsThe USD 428 Music Department
presents: GBHS Orchestra Concert
GBHS Gym
Great Bend, KS
Monday
October 29, 2007
7:30 p.m.
Great Bend Public SchoolsThe USD 428 Music Department
presents: GBHS Vocal Music Concert
GBHS Auditorium
Great Bend, KS
Sunday
October 28, 2007
2:00 p.m.
Barton County Community College The Barton County Community College
Music Department presents:
Student Recital
Morrison Chapel - Barton County Community College
245 NE 30 Road
Great Bend, KS
Saturday
October 27, 2007
1 p.m.
— 9 p.m.
3rd Annual Fall Gospel Sings Concert
BCCC Fine Arts Auditorium
245 NE 30 Road
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-7664
Larry DeLawder, Praise to Him, Three in Harmony, Ed Huffman, The Toney's, Melanie Ryan, Sound Advice Quartet, Don Paden & Johnnie, Ambassadors of Grace
Admission free, freewill offering will be received; door prizes, refreshments will be available
Thursday
October 25, 2007
postponed
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Matt Zarb
The Back Room of the Barton Arts Center
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
Australian singer/songwriter progressive acoustic folk
Admission $10.00 with advance reservations
Monday
October 22, 2007
Community Concert Association The Great Bend Community Concert
presents:
Golden Belt Community Concert Association presents The Celtic Tenors
Great Bend City Auditorium
Lakin & Stone
Great Bend, KS

For info, call 620-793-6759
Subscription required. Call for more information.
Sunday
— Sunday
October 21, 2007
December 9, 2007
Barton County Community College The Shafer Art Gallery at
Barton County Community College
presents New Quilts from an Old Favorite: Dresden Plate
Shaffer Gallery at Barton County Community College
245 NE 30 Road
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-9342
Mon.-Fri. 10 am- 5 pm
Sunday 1-4 pm
Friday
— Sunday
October 19, 2007
October 21, 2007
Barton County Arts CouncilThe
Barton County Arts Council
presents Micheaux Festival
Great Bend, KS
Tuesday
October 16, 2007
7:00 p.m.
Lincoln Concert (3-4)
High School Auditorium
Great Bend, KS
Friday
October 12, 2007
8:00 p.m.
Barton County Community College The Barton County Community College
Music Department presents:
Allegresse Trio in Concert
BCCC Chapel
Fine Arts Building
Great Bend, KS

For info, write lueths@bartonccc.edu
Seating in the Chapel is limited to 75
Tuesday
October 9, 2007
7:30 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Edgar Cruz
The Back Room of the Barton Arts Center
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
Awesome & versatile guitarist
Admission $10.00 with advance reservations
Monday
October 8, 2007
7:30 p.m.
Barton County Community College The Barton County Community College
Music Department presents:
Sneak Preview Concert
BCCC Fine Arts Auditorium
245 NE 30 Road
Great Bend, KS
Sunday
October 7, 2007
2:00 p.m.
— 4:00 p.m.
Great Bend Public LibraryThe Great Bend Public Library presents
Reception for the Aquarians
Great Bend Public Library
1409 Williams
Great Bend, KS

Reception for 5 local artists.
Wednesday
October 3, 2007
7:30 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Bryan Bowers
The Back Room of the Barton Arts Center
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
The master of the autoharp returns
Admission $10.00 with advance reservations
Tuesday
October 2, 2007
7:30 p.m.
Great Bend Public SchoolsThe USD 428 Music Department
presents: GBHS Jazz Band Concert
HS Commons
Great Bend, KS
Monday
— Wednesday
October 1, 2007
October 31, 2007
Great Bend Public LibraryThe Great Bend Public Library presents
The Aquarians
Great Bend Public Library
1409 Williams
Great Bend, KS

Exhibit of the art of 5 local artists
Sunday
September 30, 2007
cancelled
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Piper Leigh & Tim Durham
The Back Room of the Barton Arts Center
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
Lively eclectic singer from Arkansas City
Admission $10.00 with advance reservations
Tuesday
September 18, 2007
Golden Belt Community Concert Association presents Prairie Rose Wranglers
Great Bend City Auditorium
Lakin & Stone
Great Bend, KS

For info, call 620-793-6759
Subscription required. Call for more information.
Sunday
— Sunday
September 2, 2007
October 14, 2007
Barton County Community College The Shafer Art Gallery at
Barton County Community College
presents The Inspired Line
Shaffer Gallery at Barton County Community College
245 NE 30 Road
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-9342
Selected prints of Albrecht Dürer and Rembrandt van Rijn
Sunday
September 2, 2007
1:00 p.m.
— 3:00 p.m.
Barton County Community College The Shafer Art Gallery at
Barton County Community College
presents The Inspired Line (opening)
Shaffer Gallery at Barton County Community College
245 NE 30 Road
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-9342
Selected prints of Albrecht Dürer and Rembrandt van Rijn
Saturday
September 1, 2007
8 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Randy Sparks and Becky Jo Benson
The Back Room of the Barton Arts Center
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
Randy was the founder of the New Christy Minstrels
Admission $15 with advance reservations.
Friday
August 31, 2007
7:30 p.m.
A Hometown Organ Spectacular
St. John's Catholic Church
122 East 5th Street
Hoisington, KS

Admission will be a free will donation to benefit Kans for Kids Fighting Cancer Foundation
Craig Jaynes, accomplished organist from Jamestown, Ohio will present this concert in memory of his father, Lloyd Jaynes.
Friday
August 24, 2007
8:00 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Fraud
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
Songwriting duo from Drogheda, Ireland
Admission $10.00 with advance reservations
Saturday
July 28, 2007
8 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Ann Zimmerman
The Back Room of the Barton Arts Center
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
Return visit by a fine Kansas songwriter
Admission $10.00 with advance reservations
Thursday
July 26, 2007
city.gif - 1052 Bytes The Great Bend City Band
presents: City Band Concert
Crest Theatre
1905 Lakin
Great Bend, KS
Tuesday
July 24, 2007
7:30 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Terri Langerak
The Back Room of the Barton Arts Center
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
original and eclectic harp player (and vocals) from St. Louis
Admission $10.00 with advance reservations
Sunday
July 22, 2007
2:00 p.m.
— 4:00 p.m.
Reception for David Brock
Barton County Arts Center
1401 Main
Great Bend, KS

For info, call 620-792-4221
For info, write bartonarts1@sbcglobal.net
Come enjoy David's serigraphs and wood block prints and meet the artist.
Thursday
July 19, 2007
city.gif - 1052 Bytes The Great Bend City Band
presents: City Band Concert
Crest Theatre
1905 Lakin
Great Bend, KS
Monday
July 16, 2007
7:30 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilThe
Barton County Arts Council
presents Business Meeting
Barton County Arts Center
1401 Main
Great Bend, KS

For info, call 620-792-4221
For info, write bartonarts1@sbcglobal.net
Friday
July 13, 2007
cancelled
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Diesel
Back Room at the Barton Arts Center
Tuesday
July 10, 2007
city.gif - 1052 Bytes The Great Bend City Band
presents: City Band Concert
Crest Theatre
1905 Lakin
Great Bend, KS
Sunday
— Sunday
July 8, 2007
August 19, 2007
Barton County Community College The Shafer Art Gallery at
Barton County Community College
presents Paintings of Carolyn Isern Johnson
245 NE 30 Road
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-9342
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 10 am-5 pm; Sunday 1-4 pm
Sunday
July 8, 2007
1 p.m.
— 4 p.m.
Barton County Community College The Shafer Art Gallery at
Barton County Community College
presents Reception for Carolyn Isern Johnson
245 NE 30 Road
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620 792-9342
Thursday
July 5, 2007
city.gif - 1052 Bytes The Great Bend City Band
presents: City Band Concert
Crest Theatre
1905 Lakin
Great Bend, KS
Thursday
June 28, 2007
city.gif - 1052 Bytes The Great Bend City Band
presents: City Band Concert
Jack Kilby Square
Great Bend, KS
Friday
June 22, 2007
7:00 p.m.
Alferd Packer Memorial String Band
Barton County Historical Village
South 281 Highway
Great Bend, KS

Co-sponsored by Barton County Historical Society
Admission $5 for adults, $3 for children
Thursday
June 21, 2007
city.gif - 1052 Bytes The Great Bend City Band
presents: City Band Concert
Jack Kilby Square
Great Bend, KS
Sunday
June 17, 2007
2:00 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Lemuel Sheppard
The Back Room of the Barton Arts Center
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
Blues
Admission $10.00 with advance reservations.
Thursday
June 14, 2007
city.gif - 1052 Bytes The Great Bend City Band
presents: City Band Concert
Jack Kilby Square
Lakin & Main
Great Bend, KS
Monday
June 11, 2007
7:00 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilThe
Barton County Arts Council
presents Annual Membership Meeting
Barton Arts Center
1401 Main
Great Bend, KS
Sunday
June 10, 2007
2 p.m.
— 4 p.m.
Cottonwood Fiber Guild
Barton Arts Center gallery
1401 Main
Great Bend, KS
Thursday
June 7, 2007
city.gif - 1052 Bytes The Great Bend City Band
presents: City Band Concert
Jack Kilby Square
Great Bend, KS
Saturday
June 2, 2007
8 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Boulder Acoustic Society
Back Room of the Barton Arts Center
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
gypsy/swing/bluegrass/ragtime
Originally scheduled for the Back Room, but moved to the Crest to allow for larger audience.
Admission $10.00
Sunday
May 27, 2007
2:00 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Michael Chapdelaine
The Back Room of the Barton Arts Center
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
Awesome & versatile guitarist (prof. of guitar at Univ. of N.Mex.)
Admission $10.00 with advance reservations
Sunday
May 27, 2007
1:00 p.m.
Reception for Lee Becker, Lindsborg, Kansas
Barton County Arts Center
Forest & Main
Great Bend, KS

For info, call 620-792-4221
For info, write bartonarts1@sbcglobal.net
Public welcome and encouraged to attend to meet the artist
Tuesday
May 22, 2007
1:30 pm
Eisenhower Talent Show
Eisenhower School
1212 Garfield
Great Bend, KS
Tuesday
May 22, 2007
Jefferson Talent Show
Jefferson School
2716 24th Street
Great Bend, KS
Tuesday
May 22, 2007
Kindergarten program & 6th grade program
Park School
1801 Williams
Great Bend, KS
Monday
May 21, 2007
7:00 p.m.
Great Bend Public SchoolsThe USD 428 Music Department
presents: GBHS Band Concert
GBHS gymnasium
2027 Morton
Great Bend, KS
Saturday
May 19, 2007
8:00 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
John Hamlin
The Back Room of the Barton Arts Center
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
Guitar teacher from Independence Community College
Admission $10.00 with advance reservations
Thursday
May 17, 2007
8:00 p.m.
8th grade concert
Great Bend High School
2027 Morton
Great Bend, KS
Thursday
May 17, 2007
6:00 p.m.
7th grade concert
Great Bend High School
2027 Morton
Great Bend, KS
Tuesday
May 15, 2007
7:00 p.m.
Kindergarten Concert
Riley School
1515 10th Street
Great Bend, KS
Tuesday
May 15, 2007
Golden Belt Community Concert Association presents The Four Freshmen
Great Bend City Auditorium
Lakin & Stone
Great Bend, KS

For info, call 620-793-6759
Subscription required. Call for more information.
Tuesday
May 15, 2007
6:45 p.m.
7th grade band concert
GB Middle School
1919 Harrison
Great Bend, KS
Tuesday
May 15, 2007
8:15 p.m.
8th grade band concert
GB Middle School
1919 Harrison
Great Bend, KS
Sunday
May 13, 2007
2:00 p.m.
Great Bend Public SchoolsThe USD 428 Music Department
presents: GBHS Variety Show
GBHS Auditorium
2027 Morton
Great Bend, KS
Saturday
May 12, 2007
7:30 p.m.
Great Bend Public SchoolsThe USD 428 Music Department
presents: Variety Show
GBHS Auditorium
2027 Morton
Great Bend, KS
Saturday
May 12, 2007
8:00 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Acoustic Eidolon
The Back Room of the Barton Arts Center
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
Eclectic guitar/cello duo
Admission with advance reservations: $12.00
Friday
May 11, 2007
7:30 pm
Great Bend Public SchoolsThe USD 428 Music Department
presents: Variety Show
GBHS Auditorium
2027 Morton
Great Bend, KS
Thursday
May 10, 2007
7:30 p.m.
Barton County Community College The Barton County Community College
Music Department presents:
Student Recital
Morrison Chapel - Barton County Community College
245 NE 30 Road
Great Bend, KS
Thursday
May 10, 2007
7:00 pm
6-7-8 Orchestra Concert
GB Middle School
1919 Harrison
Great Bend, KS
Tuesday
May 8, 2007
7:30 p.m.
Barton County Community College The Barton County Community College
Music Department presents:
Instrumental Concert
Fine Arts Auditorium, Barton County Community College
245 NE 30 Road
Great Bend, KS
Monday
May 7, 2007
7:30 p.m.
Barton County Community College The Barton County Community College
Music Department presents:
Music Endowment Concert
245 NE 30 Road
Great Bend, KS
Sunday
May 6, 2007
1:00 p.m.
— 3:00 p.m.
Barton County Community College The Shafer Art Gallery at
Barton County Community College
presents Reception for Jean Ann Fausser, fiber artist
Shafer Gallery
245 NE 30 Road
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-9342
For info, write shafer@bartonccc.edu
Sunday
— Friday
May 6, 2007
June 29, 2007
Barton County Community College The Shafer Art Gallery at
Barton County Community College
presents Jean Ann Fausser, fiber artist
Shafer Gallery
245 NE 30 Road
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-9342
For info, write shafer@bartonccc.edu
Tuesday
May 1, 2007
7:00 p.m.
5th & 6th grade concert
Lincoln School
5630 Broadway
Great Bend, KS
Thursday
— Sunday
April 26, 2007
April 29, 2007
Great Bend Community Theatre The Great Bend Community Theatre
presents: The Prisoner of Second Avenue
Crest Theatre
1905 Lakin
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-GBCT
For info, write gbct.crest@myvine.com
Wednesday
April 25, 2007
GBHS Orchestra "Hit & Run" telegrams
Tuesday
April 24, 2007
7:00 p.m.
Great Bend Public SchoolsThe USD 428 Music Department
presents: High School Orchestra Concert
GBHS gymnasium
2027 Morton
Great Bend, KS
Monday
April 23, 2007
7:00 p.m.
Districtwide 6th grade band concert
GBHS gymnasium
2027 Morton
Great Bend, KS
Monday
— Friday
April 23, 2007
April 27, 2007
Barton County Community College The Shafer Art Gallery at
Barton County Community College
presents Central Prairie Art League, High School Exhibit
Shafer Gallery
245 NE 30 Road
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-9342
For info, write shafer@bartonccc.edu
Awards ceremony on April 27, 2007
Tuesday
April 17, 2007
Kindergarten program
Eisenhower school
1212 Garfield
Great Bend, KS
Monday
April 16, 2007
Great Bend Public SchoolsThe USD 428 Music Department
presents: Tour
Elementary Schools
Great Bend, KS

Middle School music programs (Jazz, Music in Motion, Orchestra) tour the elementary schools.
Thursday
April 12, 2007
7:00 p.m.
Great Bend Public SchoolsThe USD 428 Music Department
presents: GBHS Orchestra Concert: Just Desserts
GBHS Commons
2027 Morton
Great Bend, KS
Tuesday
April 10, 2007
7:30 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Stacey Earle & Mark Stuart
The Back Room of the Barton Arts Center
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
Singer/songwriters from Tennessee
Admission $10.00 with advance reservations
Saturday
April 7, 2007
8:00 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Charisse Kahler
The Back Room of the Barton Arts Center
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
Singer/songwriter from Kansas City
Admission $10.00 with advance reservations
Monday
April 2, 2007
7:30 p.m.
Central Kansas Community Choir Concert with Barton County Community College Choir
First United Methodist Church
2123 Forest
Great Bend, KS

An evening of All-American music
Admission $5
Monday
April 2, 2007
7:00 p.m.
5th & 6th grade concert
Lincoln School
5630 Broadway
Great Bend, KS
Sunday
April 1, 2007
7:00 p.m.
Barton County Community College The Barton County Community College
Music Department presents:
Community Choir Dress Rehearsal
245 NE 30 Road
Great Bend, KS
Sunday
April 1, 2007
1:00 p.m.
— 4:00 p.m.
Barton County Community College The Shafer Art Gallery at
Barton County Community College
presents Reception for Barton County Community College Student Juried Art Exhibition
Shafer Gallery
245 NE 30 Road
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-9342
For info, write shafer@bartonccc.edu
Music Department Recital at 2:00 p.m.
Sunday
— Sunday
April 1, 2007
April 15, 2007
Barton County Community College The Shafer Art Gallery at
Barton County Community College
presents Barton County Community College Student Juried Art Exhibition
Shafer Gallery
245 NE 30 Road
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-9342
For info, write shafer@bartonccc.edu
Saturday
March 31, 2007
2:00
— 4:00
Reception for Yeqiang Wang
Barton County Arts Center
1401 Main
Great Bend, KS

For info, call 620-792-4221
For info, write bartonarts1@sbcglobal.net
Reflections: An Exhibit by Yeqiang Wang, Associate Professor of Art, Dodge City Community College
Friday
March 30, 2007
7:30 p.m.
Barton County Community College The Barton County Community College
Music Department presents:
Student Recital
Morrison Chapel - Barton County Community College
245 NE 30 Road
Great Bend, KS
Friday
March 30, 2007
8:00 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Mike Agranoff
The Back Room of the Barton Arts Center
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
A funny guy!
Admission $10.00 with advance reservations
Sunday
March 25, 2007
7:30 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Bob Bovee & Gail Heil
Back Room of the Barton Arts Center
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
square dance tunes, authentic cowboy songs, ballads, blues, ragtime, sentimental duets, novelty songs, yodels & tin pan alley favorites
admission with advance reservation: $10.00
Thursday
March 15, 2007
Community Concert Association The Great Bend Community Concert
presents:
Quattrocelli
Municipal Auditorium
Great Bend, KS
Thursday
March 15, 2007
7:00 p.m.
1st and 2nd grade Jefferson School concert
Great Bend, KS
Thursday
March 15, 2007
7:30 p.m.
Barton County Community College The Barton County Community College
Music Department presents:
Instrumental Concert
Fine Arts Auditorium, Barton County Community College
245 NE 30 Road
Great Bend, KS
Tuesday
March 13, 2007
7:00 p.m.
1st & 2nd grade Riley School concert
Great Bend, KS
Sunday
March 11, 2007
2:00 p.m.
Great Bend Public Schools The USD 428 Drama Department
presents:
Spring Play
GBHS Auditorium
2027 Morton
Great Bend, KS
Saturday
March 10, 2007
7:30 p.m.
Crest Jazz Festival
Jazz Festival
13th Annual Crest Jazz Festival
Crest Theatre
1905 Lakin
Great Bend, KS

K-State Concert Jazz Band & Latin American Jazz Band; Prairie Winds Jazz Band; GBHS Jazz Band
Saturday
March 10, 2007
7:00 p.m.
Great Bend Public Schools The USD 428 Drama Department
presents:
Spring Play
GBHS Auditorium
2027 Morton
Great Bend, KS
Friday
March 9, 2007
7:00 pm
Great Bend Public Schools The USD 428 Drama Department
presents:
Spring Play
GBHS Auditorium
2027 Morton
Great Bend, KS
Tuesday
March 6, 2007
7:00 p.m.
7th grade band concert
GB Middle School
1919 Harrison
Great Bend, KS
Monday
— Saturday
March 5, 2007
March 31, 2007
Yeqiang Wang
Barton County Arts Center
1401 Main
Great Bend, KS

For info, call 620-792-4221
For info, write bartonarts1@sbcglobal.net
Reflections: An Exhibit by Yeqiang Wang, Associate Professor of Art, Dodge City Community College
Monday
March 5, 2007
7:00 p.m.
8th grade band concert
GB Middle School
1919 Harrison
Great Bend, KS
Sunday
— Sunday
March 4, 2007
March 18, 2007
Barton County Community College The Shafer Art Gallery at
Barton County Community College
presents Barton County High School Juried Art Exhibition
Shafer Gallery
245 NE 30 Road
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-9342
For info, write shafer@bartonccc.edu
Sunday
March 4, 2007
1:00 p.m.
— 4:00 p.m.
Barton County Community College The Shafer Art Gallery at
Barton County Community College
presents Reception for Barton County High School Juried Art Exhibition
Shafer Gallery
245 NE 30 Road
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-9342
For info, write shafer@bartonccc.edu
Thursday
March 1, 2007
6th grade / Jazz Band
GB Middle School
1919 Harrison
Great Bend, KS
Tuesday
February 27, 2007
7 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilThe
Barton County Arts Council
presents Wichita Children's Theatre
Crest Theatre
1905 Lakin
Great Bend, KS
Monday
— Monday
February 26, 2007
February 26, 2007
7 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilThe
Barton County Arts Council
presents Wichita Children's Theatre
High School Auditorium
Ellinwood, KS
Friday
— Sunday
February 23, 2007
February 25, 2007
Barton County Arts CouncilThe
Barton County Arts Council
presents Dragonfly Moon Storytelling Festival
Barton County Arts Center & Hotel Wolf
Great Bend & Ellinwood, KS
Thursday
— Sunday
February 22, 2007
February 25, 2007
Great Bend Community Theatre The Great Bend Community Theatre
presents: Fully Committed
Crest Theatre
1905 Lakin
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-GBCT
For info, write gbct.crest@myvine.com
Wednesday
February 21, 2007
Middle School area music festival
GB Middle School
1919 Harrison
Great Bend, KS

No classes at GBMS. There will be band/orchestra/vocal contests.
Saturday
February 17, 2007
Community Concert Association The Great Bend Community Concert
presents:
Puttin' on the Hitz
Municipal Auditorium
Great Bend, KS
Wednesday
February 14, 2007
7:30 am
— 4:00 pm
Madrigals singing valentines
Great Bend, KS
Wednesday
February 14, 2007
7:00 pm
Great Bend Public SchoolsThe USD 428 Music Department
presents: Orchestra: Silent Movie Night
GBHS auditorium
2027 Morton
Great Bend, KS
Tuesday
February 13, 2007
7:00 p.m.
Great Bend Public SchoolsThe USD 428 Music Department
presents: American Heritage Concert
GBHS gymnasium
2027 Morton
Great Bend, KS
Saturday
February 10, 2007
8:00 pm
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Five Man Trio
The Back Room of the Barton Arts Center
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
Saturday
February 10, 2007
GBHS Speech Tournament
GBHS
2027 Morton
Great Bend, KS
Thursday
February 8, 2007
7:00 p.m.
Great Bend Public SchoolsThe USD 428 Music Department
presents: GBHS Jazz Concert
GBHS Auditorium
2027 Morton
Great Bend, KS
Friday
February 2, 2007
8:00 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Bill Isles
The Back Room of the Barton Arts Center
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
Thursday
February 1, 2007
7:00 p.m.
1st & 2nd grade concert
Eisenhower School
1212 Garfield
Great Bend, KS
Monday
January 29, 2007
7:30 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Krista Detor
The Back Room of the Barton Arts Center
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
Sunday
January 28, 2007
2:00 p.m.
— 4:00 p.m.
Closing Reception
Barton County Arts Center
1401 Main Street
Great Bend, KS
Saturday
January 27, 2007
Community Concert Association The Great Bend Community Concert
presents:
Alexandre Moutouzkine
Municipal Auditorium
Great Bend, KS
Sunday
January 21, 2007
evening
Barton County Arts CouncilThe
Barton County Arts Council
presents Monk's Feast
Barton Arts Center
1401 Main
Great Bend, KS

A readers' theatre/dinner experience you won't forget.
Sunday
January 21, 2007
1:00 p.m.
— 3:00 p.m.
Barton County Community College The Shafer Art Gallery at
Barton County Community College
presents Reception
Shafer Gallery
245 NE 30 Road
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-9342
For info, write shafer@bartonccc.edu
Thursday
January 18, 2007
7:00 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilThe
Barton County Arts Council
presents January BCAC Meeting
Barton County Arts Center
1401 Main Street
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-4221
For info, write bartonarts1@sbcglobal.net
Tuesday
— Sunday
January 16, 2007
February 18, 2007
Barton County Community College The Shafer Art Gallery at
Barton County Community College
presents Selections from the Permanent Collection, Recent Preservation Projects
Shafer Gallery
245 NE 30 Road
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-9342
For info, write shafer@bartonccc.edu
featuring Charles Rogers, Gene Kloss, Joseph Hindley
Tuesday
— Monday
January 16, 2007
February 26, 2007
Barton County Community College The Shafer Art Gallery at
Barton County Community College
presents Black History Month Exhibition
Shafer Gallery
245 NE 30 Road
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-9342
For info, write shafer@bartonccc.edu
Sunday
— Sunday
January 14, 2007
January 14, 2007
2:00 p.m.
— 4:00 p.m.
BCAC Members' Show Reception
Barton County Arts Center
1401 Main
Great Bend, KS
Thursday
January 11, 2007
7:00 p.m.
Great Bend Public Schools The USD 428 Drama Department
presents:
GBHS One-act Play
GBHS auditorium
2027 Morton
Great Bend, KS
Monday
January 8, 2007
8:00 p.m.
8th grade concert
High School
2027 Morton
Great Bend, KS
Monday
— Wednesday
January 8, 2007
January 31, 2007
Members' Show
Barton County Arts Center
1401 Main
Great Bend, KS
Monday
January 8, 2007
6:00 p.m.
7th grade concert
High School
2027 Morton
Great Bend, KS
Saturday
January 6, 2007
8 pm
Note change of date!
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Rowan
Back Room of the Barton Arts Center
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
Celtic music from Lawrence, Kansas
Admission $10.00 with advance reservations
Saturday
December 30, 2006
8 pm
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Teresa Storch
The Back Room
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
Boston singer/songwriter with roots on the plains
Admission with advance reservations: $10.00
Tuesday
December 19, 2006
7:00 p.m.
3rd & 4th grade Riley School concert
Great Bend, KS
Monday
December 18, 2006
7:30 p.m.
Great Bend Public SchoolsThe USD 428 Music Department
presents: GBHS Vocal Concert
GBHS Auditorium
2027 Morton
Great Bend, KS
Sunday
December 17, 2006
2:00 p.m.
Great Bend Public SchoolsThe USD 428 Music Department
presents: Vespers Concert
GBHS Auditorium
2027 Morton
Great Bend, KS
Sunday
December 17, 2006
3:30 p.m.
Great Bend Public SchoolsThe USD 428 Music Department
presents: Youth Choir
GBHS Auditorium
2027 Morton
Great Bend, KS
Saturday
December 16, 2006
7:00 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilThe
Barton County Arts Council
presents Barton County Arts Council party
BCAC Arts Center
1401 Main
Great Bend, KS
Saturday
— Saturday
December 16, 2006
December 16, 2006
4:00 p.m.
— 6:00 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilThe
Barton County Arts Council
presents Kansas Murals Book Signing
Barton County Arts Center
1401 Main
Great Bend, KS

For info, call 620-792-4221
For info, write bartonarts1@sbcglobal.net
Meet authors Lora Jost & Dave Loewentstein; public welcome; books available for purchase
Thursday
December 14, 2006
7 p.m.
5th & 6th grade concert
Jefferson School
2716 24th Street
Great Bend, KS
Tuesday
December 12, 2006
7:30 p.m.
The encore concert will be held.
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Stephen Bennett encore
The Back Room of the Barton Arts Center
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
Since demand warrants, Stephen will do a second concert on Tuesday evening. To make this happen, make your reservations now.
Admission $15. Make reservations today.
Tuesday
December 12, 2006
7:30 p.m.
Great Bend Public SchoolsThe USD 428 Music Department
presents: GBHS Orchestra Concert
GBHS Gymnasium
2027 Morton
Great Bend, KS
Monday
December 11, 2006
7:00 p.m.
Orchestra Concert (6th, 7th, & 8th grades)
GB Middle School
1919 Harrison
Great Bend, KS
Sunday
December 10, 2006
2 pm
— 4 pm
Central Kansas Threadbenders
Barton Arts Center gallery
1401 Main
Great Bend, KS
Sunday
December 10, 2006
7:30 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Stephen Bennett
Back Room of the Barton Arts Center
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
SOLD OUT!!!
Admission $15. Make reservations early. Too late --- however, look at Tuesday's listing!
Sunday
December 10, 2006
1:00 p.m.
— 5:00 p.m.
Barton County Community College The Shafer Art Gallery at
Barton County Community College
presents Holiday Open House
Shafer Gallery
245 NE 30 Road
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-9342
For info, write shafer@bartonccc.edu
Eddie & Robert Hiebert playing Hammered Dulcimer & Guitar (1:30 — 4:30)
Thursday
December 7, 2006
7:30 p.m.
Barton County Community College The Barton County Community College
Music Department presents:
Community Band Concert
Fine Arts Auditorium, Barton County Community College
245 NE 30 Road
Great Bend, KS
Thursday
December 7, 2006
7:00 p.m.
5th & 6th grade concert
Eisenhower School
1212 Garfield
Great Bend, KS
Tuesday
December 5, 2006
7:00 p.m.
3rd & 4th grade concert
Park School
1801 Williams
Great Bend, KS
Monday
December 4, 2006
7:30 p.m.
Great Bend Public SchoolsThe USD 428 Music Department
presents: GBHS Band Concert
GBHS gymnasium
2027 Morton
Great Bend, KS
Monday
December 4, 2006
7:30 p.m.
Barton County Community College The Barton County Community College
Music Department presents:
Holiday Concert
Fine Arts Auditorium, Barton County Community College
245 NE 30 Road
Great Bend, KS
Friday
— Sunday
December 1, 2006
December 31, 2006
Central Kansas Threadbenders
Barton Arts Center gallery
1401 Main
Great Bend, KS
Friday
December 1, 2006
7:30 pm
Barton County Community College The Barton County Community College
Music Department presents:
Student Recital
Morrison Chapel - Barton County Community College
245 NE 30 Road
Great Bend, KS
Friday
December 1, 2006
7:00 p.m.
Children's Christmas Choir
Crest Theatre
1905 Lakin
Great Bend, KS

For the 11th year, under the auspices of the Great Bend Recreation Commission, students aged 6-14 will practice in October & November and perform this public concert on the first Friday in December.
Thursday
November 30, 2006
7:00 p.m.
Kindergarten concert
Lincoln School
5630 Broadway
Great Bend, KS
Saturday
November 25, 2006
8:00 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Tom Lewis
The Back Room of the Barton Arts Center
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
British navy veterans sings his own songs, traditional songs, tells sea stories, leads choruses (nautical stuff)
Admission with advance reservation: $10.00
Thursday
— Sunday
November 16, 2006
November 19, 2006
Great Bend Community Theatre The Great Bend Community Theatre
presents: Book of Days
Crest Theatre
1905 Lakin
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-GBCT
For info, write gbct.crest@myvine.com
Tuesday
November 14, 2006
7:00 p.m.
Great Bend Public Schools The USD 428 Drama Department
presents:
GBHS Fall Play
GBHS Auditorium
2027 Morton
Great Bend, KS
Monday
November 13, 2006
7:30 pm
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Vicky Emerson
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
singer/songwriter
Admission $10.00 with advance reservations.
Monday
November 13, 2006
7:00 p.m.
5th & 6th grade Park Music Concert
Crest Theatre
1905 Lakin
Great Bend, KS
Monday
November 13, 2006
7:00 p.m.
Great Bend Public Schools The USD 428 Drama Department
presents:
GBHS Fall Play
GBHS Auditorium
2027 Morton
Great Bend, KS
Monday
— Sunday
November 13, 2006
December 10, 2006
Barton County Community College The Shafer Art Gallery at
Barton County Community College
presents Holiday Tree Display
Shafer Gallery
245 NE 30 Road
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-9342
For info, write shafer@bartonccc.edu
Trees decorated by area school children.
Christmas Village loaned by Fred and Kay Schmidt.
Sunday
November 12, 2006
2:00 p.m.
Great Bend Public Schools The USD 428 Drama Department
presents:
GBHS Fall Play
GBHS Auditorium
2027 Morton
Great Bend, KS
Sunday
November 12, 2006
2 pm
— 4 pm
Elizabeth Liljegren
Barton Arts Center gallery
1401 Main
Great Bend, KS
Thursday
November 9, 2006
6:45 pm.
7th grade band concert
Great Bend Middle School gymnasium
1919 Harrison
Great Bend, KS
Thursday
November 9, 2006
8:15 p.m.
8th grade band concert
Great Bend Middle School gymnasium
1919 Morton
Great Bend, KS
Tuesday
November 7, 2006
7:00 p.m.
Districtwide 6th grade Band Concert
Great Bend High School
2027 Morton
Great Bend, KS
Thursday
November 2, 2006
7:00 p.m.
3rd & 4th grade concert
Eisenhower School
1212 Garfield
Great Bend, KS
Wednesday
— Thursday
November 1, 2006
November 30, 2006
Elizabeth Liljegren
Barton Arts Center gallery
1401 Main
Great Bend, KS
Tuesday
October 31, 2006
7:00 p.m.
Great Bend Public SchoolsThe USD 428 Music Department
presents: High School Orchestra Concert
High School gym
2027 Morton
Great Bend, KS
Monday
October 30, 2006
7:30 pm
Great Bend Public SchoolsThe USD 428 Music Department
presents: High School Vocal Concert
High School Auditorium
2027 Morton
Great Bend, KS
Monday
— Sunday
October 30, 2006
December 10, 2006
Barton County Community College The Shafer Art Gallery at
Barton County Community College
presents Snoopy WWI Flying Ace
Shafer Gallery
245 NE 30 Road
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-9342
For info, write shafer@bartonccc.edu
Sunday
October 29, 2006
2:00 pm
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
The Prairie Acre
Back Room of the Barton Arts Center
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
Bluegrass band from Lawrence, Kansas.
Admission $10.00 with advance reservations.
Sunday
October 29, 2006
2:00 p.m.
Barton County Community College The Barton County Community College
Music Department presents:
Student Recital
Morrison Chapel - Barton County Community College
245 NE 30 Road
Great Bend, KS
Tuesday
October 24, 2006
7:00 p.m.
1st and 2nd grade concert
Park School
1801 Williams
Great Bend, KS
Sunday
October 22, 2006
1:00 p.m.
— 4:00 p.m.
Barton County Community College The Shafer Art Gallery at
Barton County Community College
presents Closing reception: John & Annie Louder
Shaffer Gallery
245 NE 30 Road
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-9342
For info, write shafer@bartonccc.edu
Artist talk at 1:30 p.m.
Saturday
October 21, 2006
7:30 p.m.
Barton County Community College The Barton County Community College
Drama Department presents:
The Odd Couple (female version)
Fine Arts Auditorium, Barton County Community College
245 NE 30 Road
Great Bend, KS

$3 general admission
Barton staff & students free
Friday
October 20, 2006
7:30 p.m.
Barton County Community College The Barton County Community College
Drama Department presents:
The Odd Couple (female version)
Fine Arts Auditorium, Barton County Community College
245 NE 30 Road
Great Bend, KS

$3 general admission
Barton staff & students free
Thursday
October 19, 2006
Community Concert Association The Great Bend Community Concert
presents:
Time for Three
Municipal Auditorium
Great Bend, KS
Tuesday
October 17, 2006
7:00 pm
3rd & 4th grade concert
Lincoln School
5630 Broadway
Great Bend, KS
Wednesday
October 11, 2006
7:30 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Bryan Bowers
The Back Room
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
The king of the autoharp makes his annual pilgrimage to the Back Room
Admission $10.00 with advance reservations.
Sunday
October 8, 2006
2 pm
— 4 pm
Mary Jeroue
Barton Arts Center gallery
1401 Main
Great Bend, KS
Tuesday
October 3, 2006
Community Concert Association The Great Bend Community Concert
presents:
Manhattan Ragtime Orchestra
Municipal Auditorium
Great Bend, KS
Monday
October 2, 2006
7:30 pm
Great Bend Public SchoolsThe USD 428 Music Department
presents: GBHS Jazz Band Concert
HS Commons
2027 Morton
Great Bend, KS
Sunday
— Tuesday
October 1, 2006
October 31, 2006
Mary Jeroue
Barton Arts Center gallery
1401 Main
Great Bend, KS
Sunday
September 24, 2006
7:30 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Nick Charles
The Back Room
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
Australian fingerstyle guitarist returns for the fourth time.
Admission with advance reservations: $10.00
Tuesday
September 19, 2006
7:30 pm
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Sara Grey and Kieron Means
The Back Room
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
From Scotland: a folksinger with a banjo
Admission with advance reservation: $10.00
Saturday
September 16, 2006
7:00 p.m.
Great Bend Public Schools The USD 428 Drama Department
presents:
Greater Tuna
Great Bend High School auditorium
2027 Morton
Great Bend, KS
Friday
September 15, 2006
7 pm
Great Bend Public Schools The USD 428 Drama Department
presents:
Greater Tuna
High School auditorium
2027 Morton
Great Bend, KS
Sunday
— Sunday
September 10, 2006
October 22, 2006
Barton County Community College The Shafer Art Gallery at
Barton County Community College
presents John & Anne Louder: painting & fiber
245 NE 30 Rd
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-9342
For info, write shafer@bartonccc.edu
Sunday
— Sunday
September 10, 2006
October 22, 2006
Barton County Community College The Shafer Art Gallery at
Barton County Community College
presents Graphics by 20th Century Masters (from the Cochran Collection)
Shafer Gallery
245 NE 30 Road
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-9342
For info, write shafer@bartonccc.edu
Sunday
September 10, 2006
2 pm
— 4 pm
Rick Peters
Barton Arts Center gallery
1401 Main
Great Bend, KS
Friday
— Saturday
September 1, 2006
September 30, 2006
Rick Peters
Barton Arts Center gallery
1401 Main
Great Bend, KS
Thursday
August 31, 2006
7:30 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Nathan Knowles and Deena Smith
The Back Room
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
from Cambridge, NY --- swing, jazz & originals
Admission $10.00 with advance reservations.
Friday
August 25, 2006
7:30 pm
Spontaneous Combustion
The Crest Theatre
1901 Lakin
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
It's time to warm up for Winfield and there's no better way to do it than with Spontaneous Combustion. Join us at the Crest for an evening of fun.
Admission only $5.00.
Saturday
August 19, 2006
8:00 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Dan Bliss
The Back Room
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
Fingerstyle guitarist from Kansas City (2nd at Winfield in 2005)
Admission with advance reservations: $10.00
Sunday
August 13, 2006
2 pm
— 4 pm
Jerry Segraves
Barton Arts Center gallery
1401 Main
Great Bend, KS
Tuesday
— Thursday
August 1, 2006
August 31, 2006
Jerry Segraves
Barton Arts Center gallery
1401 Main
Great Bend, KS
Thursday
July 27, 2006
city.gif - 1052 Bytes The Great Bend City Band
presents: City Band concert
Crest Theatre
1905 Lakin
Great Bend, KS
Saturday
July 22, 2006
8:00 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Bruce Huss
The Back Room
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
Home-grown singer-songwriter returns to his roots.
Admission $10.00 with advance reservations.
Thursday
July 20, 2006
city.gif - 1052 Bytes The Great Bend City Band
presents: City Band concert
Crest Theatre
1905 Lakin
Great Bend, KS
Monday
July 17, 2006
7:30 p.m.
Drum Corps International: March of Champions
Great Bend High School Stadium
Great Bend, KS

Reserved seats: $10, General admission: $5
Sunday
July 16, 2006
1:00 pm
— 4:00 pm
Barton County Community College The Shafer Art Gallery at
Barton County Community College
presents Opening Reception for
The Shafer Retrospective

BCCC Fine Arts Building
245 NE 30 Road
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-9342
Sunday
— Saturday
July 16, 2006
June 30, 2007
10—5 Mon—Fri
1—4 pm Sundays
Barton County Community College The Shafer Art Gallery at
Barton County Community College
presents The Shafer Retrospective
BCCC Fine Arts Building
245 NE 30 Road
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-9342
Tuesday
July 11, 2006
city.gif - 1052 Bytes The Great Bend City Band
presents: City Band concert
Crest Theatre
1905 Lakin
Great Bend, KS
Sunday
July 9, 2006
2 pm
— 4 pm
Paul Martin
Barton Arts Center gallery
1401 Main
Great Bend, KS
Tuesday
July 4, 2006
city.gif - 1052 Bytes The Great Bend City Band
presents: City Band concert
Crest Theatre
1905 Lakin
Great Bend, KS
Sunday
July 2, 2006
7:30 pm
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Johnsmith
The Back Room of the Barton Arts Center
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
An outstanding singer/songwriter well worth hearing
Admission $12.00 with advance reservations.
Saturday
— Monday
July 1, 2006
July 31, 2006
Paul Martin
Barton Arts Center gallery
1401 Main
Great Bend, KS
Thursday
June 29, 2006
city.gif - 1052 Bytes The Great Bend City Band
presents: City Band concert
Kilby Square
Lakin & Main
Great Bend, KS

In case of bad weather, will be held at The Crest.
Saturday
June 24, 2006
7:00 p.m.
Bowery Dancers
Barton College Fine Arts Auditorium
245 NE 30 Road
Great Bend, KS

$15 ($30 for 3 performances in series)
Thursday
June 22, 2006
city.gif - 1052 Bytes The Great Bend City Band
presents: City Band concert
Kilby Square
Lakin & Main
Great Bend, KS

In case of bad weather, will be held at The Crest.
Saturday
June 17, 2006
8:00 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Erica James
The Back Room of the Barton Arts Center
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
guitar/violin duo: multi - genre folk/jazz/celtic/classical/bluegrass
Admission $10 with advance reservations
Thursday
June 15, 2006
city.gif - 1052 Bytes The Great Bend City Band
presents: City Band concert
Kilby Square
Lakin & Main
Great Bend, KS

In case of bad weather, will be held at The Crest.
Sunday
June 11, 2006
2 pm
— 4 pm
Mitchell Sisters
Barton Arts Center gallery
1401 Main
Great Bend, KS
Friday
— Sunday
June 9, 2006
June 11, 2006
Barton County Arts CouncilThe
Barton County Arts Council
presents Poetry Rendezvous 2006
Barton Arts Center
1401 Main
Great Bend, KS

For info, write georgeom@ruraltel.net
Thursday
June 8, 2006
city.gif - 1052 Bytes The Great Bend City Band
presents: City Band concert
Kilby Square
Lakin & Main
Great Bend, KS

In case of bad weather, will be held at The Crest.
Friday
June 2, 2006
8:00 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Lis Harvey
The Back Room
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
World record holding road warrior.
Admission $10 with advance reservation.
Thursday
— Friday
June 1, 2006
June 30, 2006
Mitchell Sisters
Barton Arts Center gallery
1401 Main
Great Bend, KS
Thursday
May 25, 2006
7:30 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Liz Carlisle
The Back Room of the Barton Arts Center
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
Country singer/songwriter from the Boston area.
Admission with advance reservation: $10.00.
Friday
May 19, 2006
Community Concert Association The Great Bend Community Concert
presents:
American Big Band
Great Bend Municipal Auditorium
Great Bend, KS
Thursday
May 18, 2006
6:00 - 7th grade
8:00 - 8th grade
Middle School Vocal Concert
GB Middle School
Great Bend, KS
Wednesday
May 17, 2006
Jefferson Talent Show
Great Bend, KS
Tuesday
May 16, 2006
7th grade - 6:45 p.m.
8th grade - 8:15 p.m.
Band Concert
GB Middle School
Great Bend, KS
Sunday
May 14, 2006
2:00 p.m.
Great Bend Public SchoolsThe USD 428 Music Department
presents: GBHS Variety Show
GBHS Auditorium
Great Bend, KS
Sunday
May 14, 2006
2 pm
— 4 pm
Sally Johnson
Barton Arts Center gallery
1401 Main
Great Bend, KS
Saturday
May 13, 2006
7:30 pm
Great Bend Public SchoolsThe USD 428 Music Department
presents: GBHS Variety Show
GBHS Auditorium
Great Bend, KS
Friday
May 12, 2006
7:30 p.m.
Great Bend Public SchoolsThe USD 428 Music Department
presents: Variety Show
GBHS Auditorium
Great Bend, KS
Monday
May 8, 2006
7:30 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Claude Bourbon
The Back Room of the Barton Arts Center
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
The Frog with Happy Blues
Blues folk fingerstyle guitarist from Portsmouth, England.
Admission with advance reservation: $10.00.
Monday
— Wednesday
May 1, 2006
May 31, 2006
Sally Johnson
Barton Arts Center gallery
1401 Main
Great Bend, KS
Saturday
April 29, 2006
8:00 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Emily Higgins
The Back Room of the Barton Arts Center
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
Return performance of singer/songwriter from Springfield, Missouri.
Admission with advance reservation: $10.00.
Thursday
April 27, 2006
7:00 p.m.
Lincoln Concert (4 - 5 - 6)
Lincoln School
Great Bend, KS
Wednesday
April 26, 2006
Community Concert Association The Great Bend Community Concert
presents:
The Coats
Great Bend Municipal Auditorium
Great Bend, KS
Monday
April 24, 2006
7:00 p.m.
Districtwide 6th Grade Band Concert
Morrison gymnasium
Great Bend, KS
Thursday
— Sunday
April 20, 2006
April 23, 2006
Great Bend Community Theatre The Great Bend Community Theatre
presents: proof
Crest Theatre
1905 Lakin
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620)792-GBCT
Wednesday
April 19, 2006
all day
7th & 8th Orchestra, Music in Motion & Jazz Band Tour
elementary schools in Great Bend
Great Bend, KS
Tuesday
April 18, 2006
7:00 pm
Eisenhower Music (K)
Eisenhower School
Great Bend, KS
Friday
March 24, 2006
Community Concert Association The Great Bend Community Concert
presents:
Cristiana Pegoraro
Great Bend Municipal Auditorium
Great Bend, KS
Tuesday
March 14, 2006
7:00 p.m.
Riley Concert (1-2)
Riley School
Great Bend, KS
Saturday
March 11, 2006
7:30 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilThe
Barton County Arts Council
presents USAF Heartland of America Band Clarinet Quartet
Hoisington High School Auditorium
218 East 7th
Hoisington, KS

For info, call (620) 792-4221
For info, write neuforth@netzero.com
This ensemble from Offutt AFB near Omaha. The group’s repertoire spans a diverse range of musical styles and idioms and includes commissioned works by American composers and original arrangements by members of the Quartet.
This concert is free of charge.
Friday
March 10, 2006
8:00 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Michael Young
The Back Room of the Barton Arts Center
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
6 and 12 string fingerstyle guitarist
Admission with advance reservation: $10.00.
Tuesday
March 7, 2006
7:00 p.m.
7th grade band concert
GB Middle School
Great Bend, KS
Tuesday
March 7, 2006
7:00 p.m.
Great Bend Public Schools The USD 428 Drama Department
presents:
Spring Play
Great Bend High School
Great Bend, KS
Tuesday
March 7, 2006

show postponed

Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Karen Abrahams
The Back Room of the Barton Arts Center
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write don@shorock.com
This show is being postponed until a future date.
Tuesday
March 7, 2006
7:00 pm
Lincoln Concert (3)
Lincoln School
Great Bend, KS
Monday
March 6, 2006
7:00 pm
8th grade band concert
GB Middle School
Great Bend, KS
Monday
March 6, 2006
7:00 pm
Great Bend Public Schools The USD 428 Drama Department
presents:
Spring Play
Great Bend High School
Great Bend, KS
Sunday
March 5, 2006
2:00 pm
Great Bend Public Schools The USD 428 Drama Department
presents:
Spring Play
Great Bend High School
Great Bend, KS
Friday
March 3, 2006
8:00 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Double feature: T. R. Ritchie and Cosy Sheridan
The Back Room
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
Admission with advance reservation: $10.00
Thursday
March 2, 2006
Sixth Grade Band / jazz band contest
GB Middle School
Great Bend, KS
Saturday
February 25, 2006
Barton County Arts CouncilThe
Barton County Arts Council
presents Vienna Choir Boys
Municipal Auditorium
Great Bend, KS
Thursday
February 23, 2006
Community Concert Association The Great Bend Community Concert
presents:
Susan Egan - The Belle of Broadway
Great Bend Municipal Auditorium
Great Bend, KS
Thursday
— Sunday
February 23, 2006
February 26, 2006
Great Bend Community Theatre The Great Bend Community Theatre
presents: W;t
Crest Theatre
1905 Lakin
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620)792-GBCT
Wednesday
February 22, 2006
all day
Music Festival
GB Middle School
Great Bend, KS

Middle school band, orchestra & vocal contest
Monday
February 20, 2006
1:30 pm
Reception and Awards Ceremony for the First Congressional High School Art Competition
BCAC Gallery
1401 Main
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-4221
Thursday
February 16, 2006
7:00 p.m.
Great Bend Public SchoolsThe USD 428 Music Department
presents: American Heritage Concert
GBHS Gymnasium
Great Bend, KS
Saturday
February 11, 2006
8:00 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
The Five Man Trio
Back Room at the Barton Arts Center
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
three creative profs from Cowley College return for their annual Valentine's Day show
Admission with advance reservations: $10.00.
Thursday
February 9, 2006
7:00 p.m.
Eisenhower Concert (grades 1 & 2)
Eisenhower School
Great Bend, KS
Thursday
February 9, 2006
7:30 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Doug MacLeod
The Back Room of the Barton Arts Center
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
One of the last remaining Bluesmen who learned from the old masters.
Admission with advance reservation: $10.00.
Thursday
February 9, 2006
7:30 pm
Great Bend Public SchoolsThe USD 428 Music Department
presents: GBHS Jazz Concert
GBHS Auditorium
Great Bend, KS
Saturday
January 28, 2006
7:30 p.m.
Crest Jazz Festival
Jazz Festival
Great Bend Jazz Festival
Crest Theatre
Great Bend, KS

Featuring Angela Hagenbach
Friday
January 27, 2006
8:00 pm
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
David Rogers
The Back Room
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS

From Oregon: a modern master of the classical guitar.
Friday
January 13, 2006
8:00 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Boulder Acoustic Society
The Back Room of the Barton Arts Center
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
Neo-acoustic sound from Boulder, Colorado.
Admission with advance reservations: $10.00.
Thursday
January 12, 2006
7:00 p.m.
8th Grade Vocal Concert
GB Middle School
Great Bend, KS
Thursday
January 12, 2006
7:00 pm
Great Bend Public Schools The USD 428 Drama Department
presents:
GBHS One Act Play
GBHS Auditorium
Great Bend, KS
Monday
January 9, 2006
7:00 p.m.
7th Grade Vocal Concert
GB Middle School
Great Bend, KS
Saturday
January 7, 2006
7:30 p.m.
Alithea Mime Theatre
BCCC Fine Arts Auditorium
Great Bend, KS

$15 ($30 for 3 performances in series)
Tuesday
December 20, 2005
7:00 pm
Riley Concert (grades 3-4)
Riley School
Great Bend, KS
Monday
December 19, 2005
7:30 pm
Great Bend Public SchoolsThe USD 428 Music Department
presents: GBHS Vocal Concert
GBHS Auditorium
Great Bend, KS
Sunday
December 18, 2005
3:30 pm
Great Bend Public SchoolsThe USD 428 Music Department
presents: Youth Choir
GBHS Auditorium
Great Bend, KS
Sunday
December 18, 2005
2:00 pm
Great Bend Public SchoolsThe USD 428 Music Department
presents: Vespers
GBHS Auditorium
Great Bend, KS
Thursday
December 15, 2005
7:00 pm
Jefferson School (grades 3-4)
Jefferson School
Great Bend, KS
Tuesday
December 13, 2005
7:30 pm
Great Bend Public SchoolsThe USD 428 Music Department
presents: GBHS Orchestra Concert
BCCC Auditorium
Great Bend, KS
Tuesday
December 13, 2005
7:30 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Stephen Bennett
The Back Room of the Barton Arts Center
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
The man for the harp guitar. Also the only person ever to win Winfield trophies in both fingerstyle and flatpick guitar!
Admission with advance reservations: $15.00
Monday
December 12, 2005
7:00 pm
6-7-8 Orchestra Concert
Middle School
Great Bend, KS
Thursday
December 8, 2005
7:00 pm
Eisenhower Concert (grades 3-4)
Eisenhower School
Great Bend, KS
Tuesday
December 6, 2005
7:00 pm
Park Concert
Park School (grades 1-2-3)
Great Bend, KS
Monday
December 5, 2005
7:30 p.m.
Great Bend Public SchoolsThe USD 428 Music Department
presents: GBHS Jazz Concert
GBHS Commons
Great Bend, KS
Sunday
December 4, 2005
2:00 pm
— 4:00 pm
Reception for Steve Dudek and Bill Forst
Barton Arts Center
1401 Main
Great Bend, KS
Saturday
December 3, 2005
1:00 p.m.
Kansas Brass Quintet
First Congregational United Church of Christ
3400 21st Street
Great Bend, KS

Admission $15 ($30 for series of 3 concerts)
Thursday
— Saturday
December 1, 2005
December 24, 2005
Steve Dudek
BCAC gallery
1401 Main
Great Bend, KS

This month the gallery will feature the art of BCCC art instructor Steve Dudek.
Thursday
December 1, 2005
7:00 pm
Lincoln School (grades 1 - 2)
Lincoln School
Great Bend, KS
Monday
November 21, 2005
7:300 pm
Great Bend Public SchoolsThe USD 428 Music Department
presents: GBHS Band Concert
GBHS gymnasium
Great Bend, KS
Saturday
November 19, 2005
6:30 pm
Barton County Arts CouncilThe
Barton County Arts Council
presents Twilight Holiday Open House
BCAC Gallery
1401 Main
Great Bend, KS
Thursday
— Sunday
November 17, 2005
November 20, 2005
Great Bend Community Theatre The Great Bend Community Theatre
presents: Harvey
Crest Theatre
1905 Lakin
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620)792-GBCT
Tuesday
November 15, 2005
7:00 pm
Jefferson Concert (grades 5 & 6)
Jefferson School
Great Bend, KS
Tuesday
November 15, 2005
7:00 pm
Great Bend Public Schools The USD 428 Drama Department
presents:
GBHS Fall Play
GBHS Auditorium
Great Bend, KS
Monday
November 14, 2005
7:00 pm
Great Bend Public Schools The USD 428 Drama Department
presents:
GBHS Fall Play
GBHS Auditorium
Great Bend, KS
Sunday
November 13, 2005
2:00 pm
Great Bend Public Schools The USD 428 Drama Department
presents:
GBHS Fall Play
GBHS Auditorium
Great Bend, KS
Sunday
November 13, 2005
2:00 pm
— 4:00 pm
Reception for Phil Robl
BCAC gallery
1401 Main
Great Bend, KS
Friday
November 11, 2005
8:00 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Ariane Lydon
The Back Room of the Barton Arts Center
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
celtic singer/songwriter, harp & guitar
Admission with advance reservations: $10.00
Thursday
November 10, 2005
7:00 pm
Riley Concert (grades 5 & 6)
Riley School
Great Bend, KS
Thursday
November 10, 2005
7:00 pm
7th grade band concert
GB Middle School
1901 Harrison
Great Bend, KS
Tuesday
November 8, 2005
7:00 pm
8th grade Band Concert
Middle School
1901 Harrison
Great Bend, KS
Sunday
November 6, 2005
2:00 pm
— 4:00 pm
Reception for Phil Robl
Barton Arts Center
1401 Main
Great Bend, KS
Sunday
November 6, 2005
7:30 pm
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Pete Morton
The Back Room of the Barton Arts Center
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
British folk legend comes to Great Bend
Admission with advance reservations: $10.00.
Thursday
November 3, 2005
7:30 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Bill Isles
The Back Room of the Barton Arts Center
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
Admission $10.00 with advance reservations.
Thursday
November 3, 2005
7:00 pm
6th grade band concert
Morrison School
Great Bend, KS
Tuesday
— Wednesday
November 1, 2005
November 30, 2005
Phil Robl
BCAC gallery
1401 Main
Great Bend, KS

This month's featured artist of the month in the BCAC gallery will be Phil Robl of Wichita.
Tuesday
November 1, 2005
7:00 pm
Eisenhower Concert (grades 5 & 6)
Eisenhower School
Great Bend, KS
Saturday
October 29, 2005
1:00 p.m.
— 9:00 p.m.
Fall Gospel Music Concert
BCCC Fine Arts Auditorium
245 NE 30 Road
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-7664
For info, write chestnutl@bartonccc.edu
A free-will offering will be taken.
About 8 groups are coming from Colorado, Oklahoma & Missouri. The Hilltop Singers will perform.
Saturday
October 22, 2005
Community Concert Association The Great Bend Community Concert
presents:
Thüringer Salonquintett
Great Bend Municipal Auditorium
Great Bend, KS
Sunday
— Sunday
October 16, 2005
December 11, 2005
Barton County Community College The Shafer Art Gallery at
Barton County Community College
presents Homage to the Flint Hills: A Gathering of Art Inspired by the Tallgrass Prairie of Kansas
Shafer Gallery
245 NE 30 Road
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-9342
Sunday
October 16, 2005
7:30 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Nick Charles
The Back Room of the Barton Arts Center
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
Third visit to our venue by this Australian fingerstyle guitarist
Tickets with advance reservations: $10.00
Sunday
October 9, 2005
2:00 p.m.
— 4:00 p.m.
Reception for Jane Gehring Newcom
BCAC gallery
1401 Main
Great Bend, KS
Tuesday
October 4, 2005
7:30 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Bryan Bowers
The Back Room
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
The master of the autoharp returns to Great Bend
Admission with advance reservation: $10.00
Saturday
— Sunday
October 1, 2005
October 2, 2005
Barton County Arts CouncilThe
Barton County Arts Council
presents Oscar Micheaux Memorial Celebration
Crest Theatre
1905 Lakin
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 793-7811
For info, write m.keenan@sbcglobal.net
Saturday
— Monday
October 1, 2005
October 31, 2005
Jane Gehring Newcom
BCAC gallery
1401 Main
Great Bend, KS

The animal paintings of Jane Gehring Newcom of Moundridge will be the featured exhibit in the BCAC gallery this month.
Saturday
September 24, 2005
8:00 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Lisa Sandell
The Back Room
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
unique lap-style guitar plus vocals
Admission with advance reservations: $7.00
Sunday
September 11, 2005
2:00 pm
— 4:00 p.m.
Reception for local photographers
BCAC gallery
1401 Main
Great Bend, KS
Thursday
September 8, 2005
Community Concert Association The Great Bend Community Concert
presents:
Hector Olivera
Great Bend Municipal Auditorium
Great Bend, KS
Thursday
September 1, 2005
7:30 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Todd Hallawell
Back Room at the Barton Arts Center
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
Outstanding fingerstyle guitarist (Winfield winner)
Admission $10 with advance reservations.
Thursday
— Friday
September 1, 2005
September 30, 2005
Local photographers
BCAC gallery
1401 Main
Great Bend, KS

This month's featured artists will be a group of local photographers.
Monday
August 29, 2005
7:30 pm
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Dave Potts
2006 Forest Avenue
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
Thursday
August 18, 2005
7:30 pm
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Danny Santos
The Back Room of the Barton Arts Council
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
Austin-based singer/songwriter. Tex-Mex and more.
Admission with advance reservation: $10.00.
Thursday
August 4, 2005
8:00 pm
312th Army Reserve Band
Moses Bandshell - Kilby Square
Great Bend, KS

free to the public
Thursday
July 28, 2005
city.gif - 1052 Bytes The Great Bend City Band
presents: City Band concert
Crest Theatre
1905 Lakin
Great Bend, KS
Friday
July 22, 2005
7 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Double bill: Reva Williams and The Winstons
The Back Room
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
Two great acts: one from Boston, one from Colorado
Admission $15.00 with advance reservations.
Thursday
July 21, 2005
city.gif - 1052 Bytes The Great Bend City Band
presents: City Band concert
Crest Theatre
1905 Lakin
Great Bend, KS
Monday
July 18, 2005
7:00 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilThe
Barton County Arts Council
presents Arts Council Board Meeting
Arts Center
1401 Main
Great Bend, KS
Tuesday
July 12, 2005
city.gif - 1052 Bytes The Great Bend City Band
presents: City Band concert
Crest Theatre
1905 Lakin
Great Bend, KS
Saturday
July 9, 2005
8 pm
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
The Free Staters
The Back Room
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
Front porch music from the 1850's
Admission $10.00 with advance reservations.
Thursday
July 7, 2005
city.gif - 1052 Bytes The Great Bend City Band
presents: City Band concert
Crest Theatre
1905 Lakin
Great Bend, KS
Friday
July 1, 2005
7:30 pm
Ellinwood SchoolsThe Ellinwood Schools present
Swingtime Canteen
Ellinwood High School Auditorium
Ellinwood, KS

Presented by Ellinwood Community Theatre in cooperation with the Ellinwood Schools.
Tickets $5.00. Available at the Ellinwood Community-School Library or from any cast member.
Thursday
June 30, 2005
7:30 pm
Ellinwood SchoolsThe Ellinwood Schools present
Swingtime Canteen
Ellinwood High School Auditorium
Ellinwood, KS

Presented by Ellinwood Community Theatre in cooperation with Ellinwood Schools
Admission $5.00. Tickets available at Ellinwood School-Community Library or from any cast member.
Thursday
June 30, 2005
city.gif - 1052 Bytes The Great Bend City Band
presents: City Band concert
Moses Bandshell in Kilby Square
Lakin & Main
Great Bend, KS
Thursday
June 23, 2005
city.gif - 1052 Bytes The Great Bend City Band
presents: City Band concert
Moses Bandshell, Kilby Square
Lakin & Main
Great Bend, KS

In case of bad weather, will be held in The Crest.
Friday
June 17, 2005
8:00 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Tommy Martin with Eileen Gannon
The Back Room of the Barton Arts Center
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
This Dubliner is a master of the uillean pipes and also plays the fiddle, flute, tin whistle and mandolin.
He'll be joined by Eileen Gannon, 2000 winner of the all-Ireland senior division harp championship.
Admission with advance reservation: $10.00
Thursday
June 16, 2005
city.gif - 1052 Bytes The Great Bend City Band
presents: City Band concert
Moses Bandshell, Kilby Square
1920 Lakin
Great Bend, KS

In case of bad weather, will be held in The Crest.
Sunday
June 12, 2005
2:00 p.m.
— 4:00 p.m.
Reception for Louise Fenn
BCAC gallery
1401 Main
Great Bend, KS
Thursday
June 9, 2005
city.gif - 1052 Bytes The Great Bend City Band
presents: City Band concert
Moses Bandshell, Kilby Square
Lakin & Main
Great Bend, KS

In case of bad weather, will be held in The Crest.
Friday
June 3, 2005
8:00 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Brian Curran
Back Room at the Barton Arts Center
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
Blues guitar from St. Louis, Missouri.
Admission $10 with advance reservations.
Wednesday
— Thursday
June 1, 2005
June 30, 2005
Louise Fenn
BCAC gallery
1401 Main
Great Bend, KS

Louise Fenn of Great Bend is the featured artist of the month in the BCAC gallery.
Saturday
May 28, 2005
8:00 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Rowan
The Back Room of the Barton Arts Center
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
Celtic trio from Lawrence, Kansas
Admission with advance reservations: $10.00
Sunday
May 22, 2005
1 pm
— 4 pm
Barton County Community College The Shafer Art Gallery at
Barton County Community College
presents Reception for 100 Years of War exhibit
Shafer Gallery, Barton College
245 NE 30 Road
Great Bend, KS

Entertainment at 1:30 pm
Sunday
— Sunday
May 22, 2005
August 14, 2005
Barton County Community College The Shafer Art Gallery at
Barton County Community College
presents 1860—1960, 100 Years of War
Shafer Gallery, Barton College
245 NE 30 Road
Great Bend, KS
Thursday
May 19, 2005
10:00 am
Riley kindergarten concert
Riley School
1515 Tenth
Great Bend, KS
Thursday
May 19, 2005
7:00 pm
8th grade band concert
Great Bend Middle School
1919 Harrison
Great Bend, KS
Thursday
May 19, 2005
1:30 pm
Lincoln talent show
Lincoln School
5630 Broadway
Great Bend, KS
Wednesday
May 18, 2005
Jefferson Talent Show
Jefferson School
Great Bend, KS
Tuesday
May 17, 2005
7:00 pm
7th Grade Band Concert
Great Bend Middle School
1919 Harrison
Great Bend, KS
Monday
May 16, 2005
6:30 pm
Great Bend Public SchoolsThe USD 428 Music Department
presents: GBHS Band Concert
Great Bend, KS
Saturday
May 14, 2005
8:00 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Bruce Huss
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
Singer/songwriter returns to his hometown
Admission $10 with advance reservations.
Friday
May 13, 2005
7:30 pm
Great Bend Public SchoolsThe USD 428 Music Department
presents: GBHS Orchestra Concert
BCCC Fine Arts Auditorium
245 NE 30 Road
Great Bend, KS
Sunday
May 8, 2005
2:00 pm
Great Bend Public SchoolsThe USD 428 Music Department
presents: Variety Show
GBHS Auditorium
2027 Morton
Great Bned, KS
Sunday
May 8, 2005
2:00 pm
— 4:00 pm
Reception for Annabelle Jacobs
BCAC gallery
1401 Main
Great Bend, KS
Saturday
May 7, 2005
7:30 pm
Community Concert Association The Great Bend Community Concert
presents:
Montana Mandolin Society
City Auditorium
2105 Lakin
Great Bend, KS

The concert features a remarkable historic repertoire of waltzes, gallops, marches, rags, tangos, contemporary classics, and original compositions.
Saturday
May 7, 2005
7:30 pm
Great Bend Public SchoolsThe USD 428 Music Department
presents: Variety Show
GBHS Auditorium
2027 Morton
Great Bend, KS
Friday
May 6, 2005
7:30 pm
Great Bend Public SchoolsThe USD 428 Music Department
presents: Variety Show
GBHS Auditorium
2027 Morton
Great Bend, KS
Tuesday
May 3, 2005
7:00 pm
6-7-8 grade orchestra concert
Great Bend Middle School
1919 Harrison
Great Bend, KS
Sunday
— Monday
May 1, 2005
May 30, 2005
Annabelle Jacobs
BCAC gallery
1401 Main
Great Bend, KS

This month's featured artist is Annabelle Jacobs of Great Bend who will exhibit her folk art dolls.
Friday
— Sunday
April 29, 2005
May 1, 2005
Barton County Arts CouncilThe
Barton County Arts Council
presents The First Annual Wings N Wetlands Invitational Art Exhibit
Courtyard of Best Western Angus Inn
2920 10th Street
Great Bend, KS
Thursday
April 28, 2005
7:00 pm
6th grade concert
Lincoln School
5630 Broadway
Great Bend, KS
Monday
April 25, 2005
7:00 pm
Ensembles concert
Great Bend Middle School
1919 Harrison
Great Bend, KS
Saturday
April 23, 2005
7:30 pm
Community Concert Association The Great Bend Community Concert
presents:
Three Hits and a Miss
City Auditorium
2105 Lakin
Great Bend, KS

featuring traditional
Thursday
— Sunday
April 21, 2005
April 24, 2005
Great Bend Community Theatre The Great Bend Community Theatre
presents: Blackpool and Parrish
Crest Theatre
1905 Lakin
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-GBCT
Thursday
April 21, 2005
7:00 pm
Kindergarten Music Concert
Eisenhower School
1212 Garfield
Great Bend, KS
Wednesday
April 20, 2005
daytime
Tour of elementary schools
Great Bend, KS

7th & 8th Orchestra, Jazz Band and Music in Motion
Sunday
April 17, 2005
tentative date
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
James Durst
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS
Sunday
April 17, 2005
1:00 p.m.
— 4:00 p.m.
Barton County Community College The Shafer Art Gallery at
Barton County Community College
presents Reception
Shafer Gallery, Barton County College
245 NE 30 Road
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-9342
Music department recital at 2:00 p.m.
Sunday
April 17, 2005
2:00 p.m.
Barton County Community College The Barton County Community College
Music Department presents:
Recital
Shafer Gallery, Barton County College
245 NE 30 Road
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-9342
Sunday
— Sunday
April 17, 2005
May 8, 2005
Barton County Community College The Shafer Art Gallery at
Barton County Community College
presents Barton County Community College Student Juried Art Exhibition
Shafer Gallery, Barton County College
245 NE 30 Road
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-9342
Sunday
April 10, 2005
2:00 pm
— 4:00 pm
Reception for student artists (and their teachers)
BCAC gallery
1401 Main
Great Bend, KS
Friday
April 8, 2005
8:00 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Dana & Susan Robinson
Back Room at the Barton Arts Center
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
Singer/songwriter from North Carolina
Admission $10 with advance reservations.
Thursday
April 7, 2005
7:00 pm
Riley Concert (5-6)
Riley School
1515 Tenth Street
Great Bend, KS
Tuesday
April 5, 2005
7:30 pm
Community Chorale
First United Methodist Church
2123 Forest Avenue
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-9391
Central Kansas Community Choir and the Barton County Community College Concert Choir
Admission $5.00
Tuesday
April 5, 2005
7:00 pm
Sixth Grade band concert
Great Bend, KS
Friday
— Saturday
April 1, 2005
April 30, 2005
Watching Young Artists Grow: 2005
BCAC gallery
1401 Main
Great Bend, KS

This month the gallery features the work of students in local schools.
Thursday
March 31, 2005
7:30 pm
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Richard Gilewitz
Back Room of the Barton Arts Center
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
Guitar master returns to Great Bend
Admission with advance reservations: $12.00
Wednesday
March 30, 2005
7:00 pm
— 8:00 pm
Barton County Arts CouncilThe
Barton County Arts Council
presents Unity with a Beat
Presented by Martin English
Great Bend Recreation Center
1214 Stone
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 793-3755
Co-sponsored by Great Bend Recreation Commission and Barton County Arts Council
Free but pre-enrollment necessary. Call 793-3755
Tuesday
March 22, 2005
7:00 pm
7th grade vocal concert
Great Bend Middle School
1919 Harrison
Great Bend, KS
Monday
March 21, 2005
7:00 pm
8th grade vocal concert
Great Bend Middle School
1919 Harrison
Great Bend, KS
Thursday
March 17, 2005
7:00 pm
Jefferson Concert (1-2)
Jefferson School
2716 24th Street
Great Bend, KS
Tuesday
March 15, 2005
7 pm
Riley Concert (1-2)
Riley School
1515 10th
Great Bend, KS
Tuesday
March 8, 2005
7 pm
Great Bend Public Schools The USD 428 Drama Department
presents:
The Jellybean Conspiracy
Great Bend Senior High School (Auditorium)
2027 Morton
Great Bend, KS

For info, call 793-1521 ext. 134 (Dan Heath)
For info, write mazouchl@usd428.org
Tickets for the Jellybean conspiracy will be $5 at the door with $3 tickets available from GBHS drama students.
Tuesday
March 8, 2005
7 pm
Lincoln Music Concert
Lincoln School
5630 Broadway
Great Bend, KS
Monday
March 7, 2005
7 pm
Great Bend Public Schools The USD 428 Drama Department
presents:
The Jellybean Conspiracy
Great Bend Senior High School (Auditorium)
2027 Morton
Great Bend, KS

For info, call 793-1521 ext. 134 (Dan Heath)
For info, write mazouchl@usd428.org
Tickets for the Jellybean conspiracy will be $5 at the door with $3 tickets available from GBHS drama students.
Sunday
March 6, 2005
1:00
— 4:00 p.m.
Barton County Community College The Shafer Art Gallery at
Barton County Community College
presents Reception for High School Juried Art Exhibition
Shafer Gallery, Barton County College
245 NE 30 Road
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-9342
Sunday
March 6, 2005
2:00 pm
Great Bend Public Schools The USD 428 Drama Department
presents:
The Jellybean Conspiracy
Great Bend Senior High School (Auditorium)
2027 Morton
Great Bend, KS

For info, call 793-1521 ext. 134 (Dan Heath)
For info, write mazouchl@usd428.org
Tickets for the Jellybean conspiracy will be $5 at the door with $3 tickets available from GBHS drama students.
Sunday
— Sunday
March 6, 2005
April 3, 2005
Barton County Community College The Shafer Art Gallery at
Barton County Community College
presents Barton County High School Juried Art Exhibition
Shafer Gallery, Barton County College
245 NE 30 Road
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-9342
Friday
March 4, 2005
8:00 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Annie Gallup
Back Room at the Barton Arts Center
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
Talking blues
Admission $10 with advance reservations.
Thursday
March 3, 2005
7:00 p.m.
7th Grade Band Concert
Great Bend Middle School
19th & Harrison
Great Bend, KS
Thursday
— Sunday
February 24, 2005
February 27, 2005
Great Bend Community Theatre The Great Bend Community Theatre
presents: Brighton Beach Memoirs
Crest Theatre
1905 Lakin
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-GBCT
Tuesday
February 22, 2005
7:00 pm
Park School (grades 1 & 2) concert
Park School
1801 Williams
Great Bend, KS
Sunday
February 20, 2005
1:00
— 4:00 p.m.
Barton County Community College The Shafer Art Gallery at
Barton County Community College
presents Reception
Shafer Gallery, Barton County College
245 NE 30 Road
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-9342
Friday
February 18, 2005
7:30 pm
Community Concert Association The Great Bend Community Concert
presents:
Acoustic Café
City Auditorium
2105 Lakin
Great Bend, KS

Hear the story behind the songs as the
Thursday
February 17, 2005
7:00 pm
Great Bend Public SchoolsThe USD 428 Music Department
presents: American Heritage Concert
GBHS gymnasium
2027 Morton
Great Bend, KS
Tuesday
February 15, 2005
2:15 pm
GBHS band performs
at the Middle School
1919 Harrison
Great Bend, KS
Sunday
February 13, 2005
2:00 pm
— 4:00 pm
Reception for Geneva Flickner
BCAC gallery
1401 Main
Great Bend, KS
Saturday
February 12, 2005
8:00 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Five Man Trio
Back Room at the Barton Arts Center
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
Gary and his friends make their annual February visit.
Admission $10 with advance reservations.
Thursday
February 10, 2005
7:30 pm
Great Bend Public SchoolsThe USD 428 Music Department
presents: GBHS Jazz Ensemble Concert
GBHS Auditorium
2027 Morton
Great Bend, KS
Saturday
February 5, 2005
8:00 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Wayne & Arthetta Long
Back Room at the Barton Arts Center
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
Fingerstyle guitarist from Wichita, Kansas
Admission $10 with advance reservations.
Tuesday
— Monday
February 1, 2005
February 28, 2005
Geneva Flickner
BCAC gallery
1401 Main
Great Bend, KS

This artist from Moundridge is our featured artist of the month.
Tuesday
February 1, 2005
7:30 p.m.
Barton County Community College The Barton County Community College
Music Department presents:
Two Muses
Dorothy Moses Morrison Chapel
Fine Arts Building F-157
Barton County Community College
245 NE 30 Road
Great Bend, KS

Flutist Jennifer Rhyne and classical guitarist Matthew Hinsley.
Admission is free of charge.
Sunday
January 30, 2005
3:00 p.m.
Barton County Community College The Barton County Community College
Music Department presents:
Junghwa Lee, pianist
Dorothy Moses Chapel
Fine Arts Building F-157
Barton County Community College
245 NE 30 Road
Great Bend, KS

She teaches piano at Fort Hays State University
Admission is free of charge.
Thursday
January 27, 2005
7:30 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Chuck Pyle
Back Room at the Barton Arts Center
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
The Zen Cowboy
Admission $10 with advance reservations.
Saturday
January 22, 2005
7:30 pm
Community Concert Association The Great Bend Community Concert
presents:
Frank D'Ambrosio
City Auditorium
2105 Lakin
Great Bend, KS

The World's Longest Running Phantom, performed the role of the Phantom more than 2,600 times.
Tuesday
— Sunday
January 18, 2005
February 20, 2005
Barton County Community College The Shafer Art Gallery at
Barton County Community College
presents The Shafer Regional Invitational Art Exhibition
Shafer Gallery, Barton County College
245 NE 30 Road
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-9342
Tuesday
— Sunday
January 18, 2005
February 27, 2005
Barton County Community College The Shafer Art Gallery at
Barton County Community College
presents Achievements Against the Odds
Shafer Gallery, Barton County College
245 NE 30 Road
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-9342
Black History Month Exhibition
Smithsonian Posters from the Shafer Gallery's Permanent Collection
Saturday
January 15, 2005
8:00 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Jennifer Clarke
Back Room at the Barton Arts Center
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
Traditional Celtic singer form Winnipeg, Manitoba
admission $10 with advance reservation
Thursday
January 13, 2005
Great Bend Public Schools The USD 428 Drama Department
presents:
One Act Play
Great Bend High School
2027 Morton
Great Bend, KS
Sunday
January 9, 2005
2:00 pm
— 4:00 pm
Reception for Gordon & Rae Zahradnik
BCAC gallery
1401 Main
Great Bend, KS
Monday
— Monday
January 3, 2005
January 31, 2005
Gordon & Rae Zahradnik
BCAC Gallery
1401 Main
Great Bend, KS

This couple from Lyons are our featured artists of the month.
Friday
December 31, 2004
8:00 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilThe
Barton County Arts Council
presents The George & Bob Show
The Back Room at the Barton Arts Center
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS

Poetry, stories and the unexpected.
Tuesday
December 21, 2004
7:00 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilThe
Barton County Arts Council
presents BCAC Board Meeting
Barton Arts Center
1401 Main
Great Bend, KS
Sunday
December 19, 2004
4:00 p.m.
United Methodist ChurchFirst United Methodist Church presents
Organ and piano recital
First United Methodist Church
2123 Forest
Great Bend, KS

For info, call 792-2148
Friday
December 17, 2004
8 pm
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Chris Aytes
The Back Room of the Barton Arts Center
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
Showcasing a local Christian singer/songwriter
Admission $10 with advance reservation.
Sunday
December 12, 2004
6:00 p.m.
Concert by ReflecSión
Senior Center
2005 Kansas Avenue
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-7731
local Latino Christian music group
free will offering
Sunday
December 12, 2004
2 pm
— 4 pm
Reception for Boberdilly Doodles
BCAC Gallery
1401 Main
Great Bend, KS
Saturday
— Sunday
December 11, 2004
December 12, 2004
Barton County Arts CouncilThe
Barton County Arts Council
presents The Hopi Way Comes To Great Bend
Barton Arts Center / Medicine Bear Trading
Great Bend, KS

For info, write (620)792-4221
Thursday
— Sunday
December 9, 2004
December 12, 2004
Great Bend Community Theatre The Great Bend Community Theatre
presents: Uh-Oh, Here Comes Christmas
Crest Theatre
1905 Lakin
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-GBCT
Friday
December 3, 2004
8:00 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Small Potatoes
Back Room at Barton Arts Center
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
Outstanding songwriters, vocalists & instrumentalists
Admission $10 with advance reservation.
Wednesday
— Friday
December 1, 2004
December 24, 2004
Boberdilly Doodles
BCAC Gallery
1401 Main
Great Bend, KS

The art of Robert Joy is featured this month.
Monday
November 22, 2004
7:30 p.m.
Great Bend Public SchoolsThe USD 428 Music Department
presents: GBHS Band Concert
High School Gymnasium
19th & Morton
Great Bend, KS
Saturday
November 20, 2004
8:00 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Emily Higgins
Back Room of the Barton Arts Council
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
modern folk originals from Springfield, Missouri
Admission $10 with advance reservations
Thursday
November 18, 2004
7:00 p.m.
7th Grade Vocal Concert
Great Bend MIddle School
19th & Harrison
Great Bend, KS
Tuesday
November 16, 2004
7:00 p.m.
Jefferson Concert (5th & 6th grades)
Jefferson School
Great Bend, KS
Tuesday
November 16, 2004
7:00 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilThe
Barton County Arts Council
presents BCAC Board Meeting
Barton Arts Center
1401 Main
Great Bend, KS
Tuesday
November 16, 2004
7:00 p.m.
Great Bend Public SchoolsThe USD 428 Music Department
presents: GBHS Fall Play
GBHS Auditorium
19th & Morton
Great Bend, KS
Monday
November 15, 2004
7:00 p.m.
8th Grade Vocal Concert
Great Bend Middle School
19th & Harrison
Great Bend, KS
Monday
November 15, 2004
7:00 p.m.
Great Bend Public Schools The USD 428 Drama Department
presents:
GBHS Fall Play
GBHS Auditorium
19th & Morton
Great Bend, KS
Sunday
November 14, 2004
2:00 p.m.
Great Bend Public Schools The USD 428 Drama Department
presents:
GBHS Fall Play
GBHS Auditorium
19th & Morton
Great Bend, KS
Thursday
November 11, 2004
7:00 p.m.
7th Grade Band Concert
Great Bend Middle School
19th & Harrison
Great Bend, KS
Thursday
November 11, 2004
7:00 p.m.
Park Music Concert (grades 5-6)
Crest Theatre
1905 Lakin
Great Bend, KS
Thursday
November 11, 2004
GBHS Band in Veterans' Day parade
Great Bend, KS
Tuesday
November 9, 2004
7:00 p.m.
Lincoln School music concert
Lincoln School
Broadway & Patton Road
Great Bend, KS
Sunday
November 7, 2004
tentative date
Community Concert Association The Great Bend Community Concert
presents:
Southern Fried Jazz
City Auditorium
Great Bend, KS

The Southern Fried Jazz Band is an eight-member Dixieland band that whets the appetite of its audiences with some of the most refreshing Dixieland music on the scene today!
Sunday
November 7, 2004
1:00 p.m.
— 4:00 p.m.
Barton County Community College The Shafer Art Gallery at
Barton County Community College
presents Reception for Sandzén exhibit
Shafer Gallery at Barton Co. Comm. College
245 NE 30 Road
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-9342
For info, write shafer@bartonccc.edu
Larry Griffis, Director of the Birger Sandzén Memorial Gallery, will speak at 2:00 p.m.
Sunday
— Sunday
November 7, 2004
December 12, 2004
Barton County Community College The Shafer Art Gallery at
Barton County Community College
presents Sandzén in the Smoky Valley
The Shafer Gallery at Barton County Community College
245 NE 30 Road
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-9342
For info, write shafer@bartonccc.edu
Thursday
November 4, 2004
7:00 p.m.
1st & 2nd Grade Music Concert
Eisenhower School
Great Bend, KS
Tuesday
November 2, 2004
7:00 p.m.
6th Grade Band Concert
Morrison School
Great Bend, KS
Monday
November 1, 2004
7:30 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
The Heatons
The Back Room
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
Celtic music from Boston
Admission with advance reservation: $10.00
Saturday
October 30, 2004
Appraisal Fair
St. Rose Auditorium
Great Bend, KS

Bring your art, antiques, collectibles and see what they're worth.
Thursday
October 21, 2004
7:30 p.m.
Great Bend Public SchoolsThe USD 428 Music Department
presents: GBHS Vocal Music Concert
GBHS Auditorium
19th & Morton
Great Bend, KS
Tuesday
October 19, 2004
7:00 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilThe
Barton County Arts Council
presents BCAC Board Meeting
Barton Arts Center
1401 Main
Great Bend, KS
Sunday
October 17, 2004
2 pm
— 4 pm
Barton County Arts CouncilThe
Barton County Arts Council
presents Reception for artists of the month
BCAC Gallery
1401 Main
Great Bend, KS
Saturday
October 16, 2004
8:00 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Debra Cowan
The Back Room
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
tickets $10; advance reservations recommended
Thursday
October 14, 2004
tentative date
Community Concert Association The Great Bend Community Concert
presents:
One Enchanted Evening
City Auditorium
Great Bend, KS

Another Matt Davenport production. This one features the works of Ricard Rogers with Lorenz Hart and Oscar Hammerstein II.
Tuesday
October 12, 2004
7:30 pm
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Bryan Bowers
The Back Room
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
Tickets $10.00 each.
Advance reservations strongly recommended.
Sunday
October 10, 2004
1 p.m.
— 4 p.m.
3-A Show
6 locations around town
Great Bend, KS
Monday
— Friday
October 4, 2004
October 29, 2004
Non-traditional painting & ceramics students from BCCC.
BCAC Gallery
1401 Main
Great Bend, KS
Monday
October 4, 2004
7:30 p.m.
Great Bend Public SchoolsThe USD 428 Music Department
presents: GBHS Jazz Band Concert
Great Bend High School
19th & Morton
Great Bend, KS
Friday
— Saturday
October 1, 2004
October 2, 2004
Barton County Arts CouncilThe
Barton County Arts Council
presents Work Day
BCAC Gallery
1401 Main
Great Bend, KS

We'll be painting some walls and doing some other work in the gallery.
Sunday
— Sunday
September 26, 2004
October 31, 2004
Barton County Community College The Shafer Art Gallery at
Barton County Community College
presents Spiritual Journeys: The Art of Robert Sudlow
Shafer Gallery at Barton County Community College
245 NE 30 Road
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-9342
Hours: Mon.-Fri 10 am-5 pm; Sunday 1-4 pm
Sunday
September 26, 2004
1:00 p.m.
— 4:00 p.m.
Barton County Community College The Shafer Art Gallery at
Barton County Community College
presents Reception for "Spiritual Journeys: The Art of Robert Sudlow"
Shafer Gallery at Barton County Community College
245 NW 30 Road
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-9342
Sunday
September 26, 2004
7:30 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Nick Charles
The Back Room
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
Return visit by an outstanding Australian fingerstyle guitarist
Wednesday
September 22, 2004
7:30 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Wild Carrot
The Back Room
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
folk duo from Cincinatti, Ohio
tickets $10; advance reservations recommended
Tuesday
September 21, 2004
7:00 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilThe
Barton County Arts Council
presents BCAC Board Meeting
Barton Arts Center
1401 Main
Great Bend, KS
Friday
August 27, 2004
8 pm
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Draiocht
Back Room at the Barton Arts Center
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
Duo from Ireland including all-Ireland senior division harp champion
Admission with advance reservation: $10.00
Thursday
August 26, 2004
7:30 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Buddy Mondlock
The Back Room
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
Nashville songwriter. Admission - $10.00 per person
In 2002, Buddy recorded with Art Garfunkel and then toured the US & Europe with him.
Tuesday
August 24, 2004
7:00 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilThe
Barton County Arts Council
presents BCAC Board Meeting
Barton Arts Center
1401 Main
Great Bend, KS
Sunday
— Tuesday
August 1, 2004
August 31, 2004
Bill Forst
BCAC Gallery
1401 Main
Great Bend, KS
Friday
July 30, 2004
8 pm
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Dorian Michael
The Back Room of the Barton Arts Center
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
creative fingerstyle acoustic guitarist
Admission with advance reservation - $8.00
Saturday
July 24, 2004
morning
Barton County Arts CouncilThe
Barton County Arts Council
presents Pre-Loved Art Sale
in conjunction with downtown sidewalk sale
1401 Main
Great Bend, KS

Donated art-related items for sale during sidewalk sale.
Members and sponsors get first pick the evening before.
Friday
July 23, 2004
evening
Barton County Arts CouncilThe
Barton County Arts Council
presents Preview sale - Pre-Loved Art Sale
Barton Arts Center
1401 Main
Great Bend, KS

Members and sponsors get first pick of items in the Art Sale.
Thursday
July 22, 2004
city.gif - 1052 Bytes The Great Bend City Band
presents: Band Concert
Crest Theatre
1905 Lakin
Great Bend, KS
Tuesday
July 20, 2004
7:00 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilThe
Barton County Arts Council
presents BCAC Board Meeting
Barton Arts Center
1401 Main
Great Bend, KS
Tuesday
July 13, 2004
city.gif - 1052 Bytes The Great Bend City Band
presents: Band Concert
Crest Theatre
1905 Lakin
Great Bend, KS
Friday
July 9, 2004
8:00 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
The Winstons
The Back Room
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
folk/pop duo from Boulder, Colorado
Thursday
July 8, 2004
city.gif - 1052 Bytes The Great Bend City Band
presents: Band Concert
Crest Theatre
1905 Lakin
Great Bend, KS
Tuesday
— Sunday
July 6, 2004
August 15, 2004
Barton County Community College The Shafer Art Gallery at
Barton County Community College
presents Jessie Montes, cardboard sculpture
Shafer Gallery, Barton County Community College
245 NE 30 Road
Great Bend, KS
Monday
July 5, 2004
2:00 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilThe
Barton County Arts Council
presents Discovery String Band presents Lewis and Clark: A Musical Voyage of Discovery
Crest Theatre
1905 Lakin
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
a musical celebration of the voyage of Lewis & Clark
Thursday
July 1, 2004
city.gif - 1052 Bytes The Great Bend City Band
presents: Band Concert
Crest Theatre
1905 Lakin
Great Bend, KS
Thursday
June 24, 2004
city.gif - 1052 Bytes The Great Bend City Band
presents: Band Concert
Moses Bandshell, Jack Kilby Square
Great Bend, KS
Saturday
June 19, 2004
8:00 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Kym Tuvim
The Back Room
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
singer/songwriter from Washington state
Thursday
June 17, 2004
city.gif - 1052 Bytes The Great Bend City Band
presents: Band Concert
Moses Bandshell, Jack Kilby Square
Great Bend, KS
Tuesday
June 15, 2004
7:00 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilThe
Barton County Arts Council
presents BCAC Annual Meeting
Barton Arts Center
1401 Main
Great Bend, KS

election of board members
Sunday
June 13, 2004
2 pm
— 4 pm
Barton County Arts CouncilThe
Barton County Arts Council
presents Reception for Rose Dudek
Gallery of the Barton Arts Center
1401 Main
Great Bend, KS
Thursday
June 10, 2004
city.gif - 1052 Bytes The Great Bend City Band
presents: Band Concert
Moses Bandshell, Jack Kilby Square
Great Bend, KS
Friday
June 4, 2004

postponed

Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Lis Harvey
The Back Room
Great Bend, Ks

Lis called from Iowa to say she was coming down with the flu. I encouraged her to turn around, go back to Wisconsin and see her doctor. She was very apologetic for any inconvience this may have caused. I hope we'll be able to re-book her sometime down the road.
Thursday
June 3, 2004
city.gif - 1052 Bytes The Great Bend City Band
presents: Band Concert
Moses Bandshell, Jack Kilby Square
Great Bend, KS
Tuesday
— Wednesday
June 1, 2004
June 30, 2004
Color, Texture & Movement -- The Art of Rose Dudek
Gallery of the Barton Arts Center
1401 Main
Great Bend, KS

hours: Mon.-Fri. 1 pm - 5:30 pm
Thursday
May 27, 2004
7:30 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Mike Mangione
Back Room
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
Dylanesque singer/songwriter from Los Angeles
Thursday
May 20, 2004
1 p.m.
Lincoln Talent Show
Great Bend, KS
Thursday
May 20, 2004
10 a.m.
Riley Kindergarten Concert
Washington School
Great Bend, KS
Wednesday
May 19, 2004
Jefferson Talent Show
Great Bend, KS
Tuesday
May 18, 2004
7:00 p.m.
7th Grade Band Concert
Middle School
Great Bend, KS
Tuesday
May 18, 2004
2:00 p.m.
Park kindergarten recognition & concert
Great Bend, KS
Sunday
May 16, 2004
2:00 p.m.
— 4:00 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilThe
Barton County Arts Council
presents Reception for Jane Gehring Newcom
BCAC Gallery
1401 Main
Great Bend, KS

Jane Gehring Newcom of Moundridge is our featured Artist of the Month for May
Friday
May 14, 2004
7:00 p.m.
Great Bend Public SchoolsThe USD 428 Music Department
presents: GBHS Orchestra Concert
High School auditorium
Great Bend, KS
Sunday
May 9, 2004
2:00 p.m.
Great Bend Public SchoolsThe USD 428 Music Department
presents: Variety Show
High School Auditorium
Great Bend, KS
Saturday
May 8, 2004
7:30 p.m.
Great Bend Public SchoolsThe USD 428 Music Department
presents: Variety Show
Great Bend, KS
Friday
May 7, 2004
7:30 p.m.
Great Bend Public SchoolsThe USD 428 Music Department
presents: Variety Show
High School auditorium
Great Bend, KS
Thursday
May 6, 2004

cancelled

Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Amelia Royko
Back Room
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
singer/songwriter from Wisconsin
Tuesday
May 4, 2004
7:00 p.m.
Great Bend Public SchoolsThe USD 428 Music Department
presents: 6-7-8 Orchestra Concert
Middle School
Great Bend, KS
Monday
— Monday
May 3, 2004
May 31, 2004
Jane Gehring Newcom of Moundridge
The Gallery of the Barton Arts Center
1401 Main
Great Bend, KS

Artist of the Month
Saturday
May 1, 2004
8 pm
Wichita Brass Quintet
Crest Theatre
Great Bend, KS
Thursday
April 29, 2004
7:30 pm
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Andrew McKnight
Back Room
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
$10 tickets; advance reservations recommended
singer/songwriter from the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia
Monday
April 26, 2004
7:00 p.m.
Great Bend Public SchoolsThe USD 428 Music Department
presents: Ensembles Concert
Middle School
Great Bend, KS
Thursday
April 22, 2004
7:00 p.m.
Lincoln Music Concert (6th grade)
Great Bend, KS
Wednesday
April 21, 2004
7th/8th Orchestra, Jazz Band, Music in Motion
tour K-6 schools
Great Bend, KS
Thursday
— Sunday
April 15, 2004
April 18, 2004
Great Bend Community Theatre The Great Bend Community Theatre
presents: Wrong Turn at Lungfish
Crest Theatre
1905 Lakin
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-GBCT
Thursday
April 15, 2004
7:00 p.m.
6th Grade Band Concert
Morrison Gym
Great Bend, KS
Thursday
April 8, 2004
Community Concert Association The Great Bend Community Concert
presents:
Manhattan Rhythm Kings
Great Bend City Auditorium
Great Bend, KS
Tuesday
April 6, 2004
7:00 p.m.
Riley Concert
Great Bend, KS
Sunday
April 4, 2004
2 pm
— 4 pm
Barton County Arts CouncilThe
Barton County Arts Council
presents Reception for "Watching Young Artists Grow"
BCAC Gallery
1401 Main
Great Bend, KS
Sunday
April 4, 2004
7:30 p.m.
Amayia
First Congregational United Church of Christ
21st & Polk
Great Bend, KS

folk, jazzy gospel group
free and open to the public
Thursday
— Friday
April 1, 2004
April 30, 2004
Watching Young Artists Grow
BCAC Gallery
1401 Main
Great Bend, KS
Tuesday
March 30, 2004
7:00 p.m.
7th Grade Vocal Concert
Middle School
19th & Harrison
Great Bend, KS
Monday
March 29, 2004
Community Concert Association The Great Bend Community Concert
presents:
The World Famous Glen Miller Orchestra
Great Bend City Auditorium
Great Bend, KS
Monday
March 29, 2004
7:00 p.m.
8th Grade Vocal Concert
Middle School
19th & Harrison
Great Bend, KS
Friday
March 26, 2004
8 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilThe
Barton County Arts Council
presents Alithea Mime Theatre
BCCC Fine Arts Auditorium
245 NE 30 Road
Great Bend, KS

Tickets: General Admission $10, Students $5
Sponsored by American State Bank & Trust, N.A.
Friday
March 19, 2004
8:00 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Bret Boyer
The Back Room
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
Admission $10 with advance reservation.
Fine guitarist returning from Texas for a repeat performance.
Monday
March 15, 2004
7:30 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Frank Lee
Back Room at the Barton Arts Council
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS

For info, call 620-792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
Frank was formerly one of the Freighthoppers
Admission with advance reservation - $10.00
Sunday
— Sunday
March 14, 2004
March 14, 2004
2 pm
— 4 pm
Barton County Arts CouncilThe
Barton County Arts Council
presents Reception
Gallery at the Barton Arts Center
1401 Main
Great Bend, KS

This month's exhibit includes items from the SHPTV auction.
Thursday
March 11, 2004
7:00 p.m.
Jefferson Concert (1-2)
Great Bend, KS
Tuesday
March 9, 2004
7:00 p.m.
Great Bend Public Schools The USD 428 Drama Department
presents:
GBHS Spring Play
Great Bend, KS
Tuesday
March 9, 2004
Park Concert (3-4)
Great Bend, KS
Monday
March 8, 2004
8:00 p.m.
Great Bend Public Schools The USD 428 Drama Department
presents:
GBHS Spring Play
Great Bend, KS
Sunday
March 7, 2004
2:00 p.m.
Great Bend Public Schools The USD 428 Drama Department
presents:
GBHS Spring Play
Thursday
March 4, 2004
7: 00 pm
7th Grade Band Concert
Middle School
19th & Harrison
Great Bend, KS
Thursday
— Saturday
March 4, 2004
March 6, 2004
Barton County Community College The Barton County Community College
Music Department presents:
My Fair Lady
Fine Arts Auditorium
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-9391
For info, write markelm@bartonccc.edu
All seats will be reserved.
Thursday
March 4, 2004
7:00 p.m.
Lincoln Concert (Grades 4-5)
Great Bend, KS
Thursday
March 4, 2004
7:00 pm
6th Grade and Jazz Band Concert
Great Bend, KS
Tuesday
March 2, 2004
7 pm
Eisenhower Kindergarten Concert
Great Bend, KS
Tuesday
March 2, 2004
7:00 pm
Riley Concert
Great Bend, KS
Monday
— Wednesday
March 1, 2004
March 31, 2004
Smoky Hills Public Television art auction
1401 Main
Great Bend, KS

Several of the items in the Smoky Hills art auction are on display in the gallery this month.
Sunday
February 22, 2004
2 pm
— 4 pm
Barton County Arts CouncilThe
Barton County Arts Council
presents Reception for Marge Kite
Barton Arts Center
1401 Main
Great Bend, KS
Sunday
February 22, 2004
Community Concert Association The Great Bend Community Concert
presents:
Lincoln Mayorga
Great Bend City Auditorium
Great Bend, KS
Thursday
— Sunday
February 19, 2004
February 22, 2004
Great Bend Community Theatre The Great Bend Community Theatre
presents: Remember Me?
Crest Theatre
1905 Lakin
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-GBCT
A new comedy by Sam Bobrick
Saturday
February 14, 2004
8 pm
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Gary Gackstatter and the Five Man Trio
The Back Room
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
Gary returns for the third straight year!
Thursday
February 12, 2004
7:00 pm
Eisenhower Concert (Gr. 1-2)
Great Bend, KS
Thursday
February 12, 2004
7:30 pm
Great Bend Public SchoolsThe USD 428 Music Department
presents: Jazz Ensemble Concert
HS Auditorium
Great Bend, KS
Tuesday
February 10, 2004
2:00 pm
Park Concert (Gr. 1-2)
Great Bend, KS
Sunday
February 1, 2004
cancelled due to driving conditions
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Kate McDonnell
Back Room of the Barton Arts Center
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
singer/songwriter from upstate New York
admission with advance reservation - $10.00
Thursday
January 29, 2004
7:30 pm
Barton County Arts CouncilBack Room Concert
Kelly Werts
Back Room
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
$10 tickets; advance reservations advised
A Kansas Day special --- featuring an authority on Kansas folk music
Monday
— Saturday
January 26, 2004
February 28, 2004
Marge Kite - Artist of the month
Barton Arts Center
1401 Main
Great Bend, KS
Saturday
January 17, 2004
8 pm
Crest Jazz Festival
Jazz Festival
Crest Jazz Festival
Crest Theatre
1905 Lakin
Great Bend, KS
Sunday
January 11, 2004
4 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilThe
Barton County Arts Council
presents Gladys the Riveter
The Back Room
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
admission: $8.00
Thursday
January 8, 2004
Great Bend Public Schools The USD 428 Drama Department
presents:
GBHS One-act Play
Great Bend, KS
Thursday
December 18, 2003
7:00 pm
Lincoln Concert (Gr. 2-3)
Great Bend, KS
Tuesday
December 16, 2003
7:30 pm
Great Bend Public SchoolsThe USD 428 Music Department
presents: Vocal Music Concert
GBHS Auditorium
Great Bend, KS
Monday
December 15, 2003
7:00 pm
Eisenhower Music Concert (Gr. 3-4)
Great Bend, KS
Monday
December 15, 2003
7 pm
Barton County Arts CouncilThe
Barton County Arts Council
presents Monty Python :Life of Brian
The Back Room
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS
Monday
December 15, 2003
7:30 p.m.
Ellinwood SchoolsThe Ellinwood Schools present
High School Vocal
St. Joseph Catholic Church
Ellinwood, KS
Sunday
December 14, 2003
2 pm
— 4 pm
Barton County Arts CouncilThe
Barton County Arts Council
presents Reception for Chet Cale
Barton Arts Center
1401 Main
Great Bend, KS
Sunday
December 14, 2003
1 pm
— 6 pm
Barton County Community College The Shafer Art Gallery at
Barton County Community College
presents Holiday Open House
Shafer Gallery
245 NE 30 Road
Great Bend, KS

includes musical entertainment and the Heart of Kansas Quilters' Guild exhibit.
Tuesday
December 9, 2003
7:00 p.m.
Great Bend Public SchoolsThe USD 428 Music Department
presents: GBHS Orchestra Concert
High School
Great Bend, KS
Tuesday
December 9, 2003
7:30 p.m.
Barton County Community College The Barton County Community College
Music Department presents:
Prairie Winds Community College Band
and Jazz Ensemble

The Crest Theatre
1905 Lakin
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-9391
For info, write markelm@bartonccc.edu
Monday
December 8, 2003
7:00 p.m.
Ellinwood SchoolsThe Ellinwood Schools present
5-8 Grade Vocal Concert
Ellinwood, KS
Sunday
December 7, 2003
2:00 pm
Barton County Community College The Barton County Community College
Music Department presents:
Student Recital
venue t.b.a.
Great Bend, KS

For info, call 792-9391
Friday
December 5, 2003
7:00 p.m.
Ellinwood SchoolsThe Ellinwood Schools present
K-4 Vocal Concert
Ellinwood High School Auditorium
Ellinwood, KS
Friday
December 5, 2003
7:00 pm
Barton County Community College The Barton County Community College
Music Department presents:
Winter Holiday Show
BCCC Fine Arts Auditorium
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-9391
For info, write markelm@bartonccc.edu
Thursday
December 4, 2003
7:00 pm
Riley Concert
Great Bend, KS
Tuesday
December 2, 2003
7:00 pm
Orchestra Concert for grades 6-7-8
Middle School
Great Bend, KS
Tuesday
December 2, 2003
7:30 p.m.
Ellinwood SchoolsThe Ellinwood Schools present
High School/Middle School Band Concert
Ellinwood, KS
Monday
December 1, 2003
7:30 pm
Great Bend Public SchoolsThe USD 428 Music Department
presents: Jazz Ensemble Concert
GBHS Commons
Great Bend, KS
Monday
December 1, 2003
7 pm
Barton County Arts CouncilThe
Barton County Arts Council
presents Monty Python and the Holy Grail
The Back Room
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS
Monday
— Wednesday
December 1, 2003
December 31, 2003
Chet Cale
Barton Arts Center
1401 Main
Great Bend, KS

Chet is our artist of the month
Tuesday
November 25, 2003
7:00 pm
Lincoln Music Program (Grades K-1)
Lincoln School
Great Bend, KS
Monday
November 24, 2003
8:00 pm
Great Bend Public SchoolsThe USD 428 Music Department
presents: GBHS Band Concert
High School gymnasium
Great Bend, KS
Friday
November 21, 2003
Claflin SchoolsClaflin Schools present
All School Play
Claflin, KS
Thursday
November 20, 2003
7:00 pm
7th Grade Vocal Concert
Middle School
Great Bend, KS
Thursday
— Sunday
November 20, 2003
November 23, 2003
Great Bend Community Theatre The Great Bend Community Theatre
presents: Over the Tavern
Crest Theatre
1905 Lakin
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-GBCT
A comedy by Tom Dudzick
Thursday
November 20, 2003
Claflin SchoolsClaflin Schools present
All School Play
Claflin, KS
Monday
November 17, 2003
7 pm
Barton County Arts CouncilThe
Barton County Arts Council
presents Monty Python and the Meaning Of Life
The Back Room
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS
Monday
November 17, 2003
7:00 pm
8th Grade Vocal Concert
Middle School
Great Bend, KS
Saturday
November 15, 2003
7:30 p.m.
Ellinwood SchoolsThe Ellinwood Schools present
High School Musical
Ellinwood, KS
Friday
November 14, 2003
7:30 p.m.
Ellinwood SchoolsThe Ellinwood Schools present
High School Musical
Ellinwood, KS
Thursday
November 13, 2003
7:00 pm
7th Grade Band Concert
Middle School
Great Bend, KS
Thursday
— Sunday
November 13, 2003
December 14, 2003
Barton County Community College The Shafer Art Gallery at
Barton County Community College
presents Holiday Tree Display
Shafer Art Gallery
245 NE 30 Road
Great Bend, KS
Tuesday
November 11, 2003
7:00 pm
Great Bend Public Schools The USD 428 Drama Department
presents:
GBHS Fall Play
HS Auditorium
Great Bend, KS
Monday
November 10, 2003
7:00 pm
Great Bend Public Schools The USD 428 Drama Department
presents:
GBHS Fall Play
HS Auditorium
Great Bend, KS
Sunday
November 9, 2003
2 pm
— 4 pm
Barton County Arts CouncilThe
Barton County Arts Council
presents Reception for Phyllis Klima
Barton Arts Center
1401 Main
Great Bend, KS
Sunday
November 9, 2003
2:00 pm
Great Bend Public Schools The USD 428 Drama Department
presents:
GBHS Fall Play
Great Bend, KS
Thursday
November 6, 2003
7:00 pm
Great Bend Public SchoolsThe USD 428 Music Department
presents: Eisenhower Music Program (Gr. 5-6)
Great Bend, KS
Tuesday
November 4, 2003
7:00 pm
Great Bend Public SchoolsThe USD 428 Music Department
presents: 6th Grade Band Concert
Morrison School
Great Bend, KS
Saturday
November 1, 2003
Community Concert Association The Great Bend Community Concert
presents:
I Get a Kick Out of Cole
Great Bend City Auditorium
Great Bend, KS
Saturday
— Sunday
November 1, 2003
November 30, 2003
Phyllis Klima
Barton Arts Center
1401 Main
Great Bend, KS

Phyllis Klima is our featured artist of the month for November.
Tuesday
October 28, 2003
7:30 pm
Great Bend Public SchoolsThe USD 428 Music Department
presents: GBHS Vocal Concert
HS Auditorium
Great Bend, KS
Sunday
October 26, 2003
3:00 pm
Barton County Arts CouncilThe
Barton County Arts Council
presents Curtis and Loretta
Back Room
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
$10 tickets; advance reservations recommended
multi-instrumentalist folk duo from Minnesota
Wednesday
October 15, 2003
7:30 pm
Barton County Arts CouncilThe
Barton County Arts Council
presents Bryan Bowers
Back Room
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
$10 tickets; advance reservations strongly recommended
The master of the autoharp returns to our venue.
Sunday
October 12, 2003
2 pm
— 4 pm
Barton County Arts CouncilThe
Barton County Arts Council
presents Reception for Char Brown
Barton Arts Center
1401 Main
Great Bend, KS

Batik artist Char Brown is our featured artist of the month.
Thursday
October 9, 2003
7:30 pm
Barton County Arts CouncilThe
Barton County Arts Council
presents Mark Hofgard
Back Room
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
$10 tickets
New Age piano compositions
Tuesday
October 7, 2003
Community Concert Association The Great Bend Community Concert
presents:
Robert Post
Great Bend City Auditorium
Great Bend, KS
Monday
October 6, 2003
7:30 pm
Great Bend Public SchoolsThe USD 428 Music Department
presents: GBHS Jazz Band Concert
Great Bend, KS
Sunday
— Sunday
October 5, 2003
November 2, 2003
Barton County Community College The Shafer Art Gallery at
Barton County Community College
presents Gordon Zahradnik and Esther Maher
245 NE 30 Road
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-9342
Saturday
October 4, 2003
evening
Barton County Arts CouncilThe
Barton County Arts Council
presents Lieurance Woodwind Quintet
Crest Theatre
1905 Lakin
Great Bend, KS
Wednesday
— Friday
October 1, 2003
October 31, 2003
Barton County Arts CouncilThe
Barton County Arts Council
presents Char Brown
Barton Arts Center
1401 Main
Great Bend, KS

Batik artist Char Brown is our featured artist of the month.
Sunday
September 28, 2003
7:30 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilThe
Barton County Arts Council
presents Nick Charles
The Back Room
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
$10 tickets, advance reservations strongly recommended
Virtuoso fingerstyle guitarist from Melbourne, Australia
Sunday
September 14, 2003
2 pm
— 4 pm
Barton County Arts CouncilThe
Barton County Arts Council
presents Reception for Angie Schafer
Barton Arts Center
1401 Main
Great Bend, KS

Angie Schafer is our featured artist of the month.
Sunday
September 14, 2003
Community Concert Association The Great Bend Community Concert
presents:
Westwind Brass
Great Bend City Auditorium
Great Bend, KS
Saturday
September 13, 2003
evening
Carmen
Bradley Fair
Wichita, KS

For info, call (620) 792-2142
Tickets $30 but half-price if a group of 25 can be organized!
Gina Munz is trying to organize a group from this area to attend a live opera performance in Wichita. If she can find a group of 25 or more, tickets will be only $15 each!
Monday
— Tuesday
September 1, 2003
September 30, 2003
Barton County Arts CouncilThe
Barton County Arts Council
presents Angie Schafer
Barton Arts Center
1401 Main
Great Bend, KS

McPherson watercolor painter Angie Schafer is our featured artist of the month.
Monday
August 25, 2003
7:00 pm
Barton County Arts CouncilThe
Barton County Arts Council
presents Amélie
The Back Room
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS

cinema forum discussion
Friday
August 22, 2003
8:00 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilThe
Barton County Arts Council
presents Bill Mize
Back Room
2006 Forest
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-3097
For info, write tickets@bartonarts.org
tickets $10; advance reservations recommended
return visit of the 1985 Winfield fingerstyle guitar winner
Sunday
— Wednesday
August 17, 2003
September 24, 2003
Barton County Community College The Shafer Art Gallery at
Barton County Community College
presents Dali: The Divine Comedy & Dali: The Halsman Photographs
Shaffer Gallery - Barton Co. Comm. College
245 NE 30th Road
Great Bend, KS

For info, call (620) 792-9342
on load from Blair-Murrah Exhibitions: 40 colored prints by Salvador Dali reinterpre