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Past Events

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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
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
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
7:00 p.m.
6-7-8 Orchestra concert
Great Bend Middle School
19th & Harrison
Great Bend, KS
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
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
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
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
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
— 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
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
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
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
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
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
6:30 p.m.
Barton County Arts CouncilThe
Barton County Arts Council
presents Monk's Feast
Barton Arts Center
1401 Main
Great Bend, KS
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
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
— 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
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
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
7:00 p.m.
Riley Concert (gr. 3-4)
Riley School
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!
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
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.
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
Thursday
November 8, 2007
6:45 p.m.
7th Grade Band Concert
Middle School gym
Great Bend, KS
Thursday
November 8, 2007
7:00 p.m.
Eisenhower Concert (grades 3-4)
Eisenhower School
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Tuesday
May 22, 2007
1:30 pm
Eisenhower Talent Show
Eisenhower School
1212 Garfield
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
6:00 p.m.
7th grade concert
Great Bend High School
2027 Morton
Great Bend, KS
Thursday
May 17, 2007
8:00 p.m.
8th grade concert
Great Bend High School
2027 Morton
Great Bend, KS
Tuesday
May 15, 2007
6:45 p.m.
7th grade band concert
GB Middle School
1919 Harrison
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
7:00 p.m.
Kindergarten Concert
Riley School
1515 10th Street
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
7:00 pm
6-7-8 Orchestra Concert
GB Middle School
1919 Harrison
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
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
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
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
— 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
March 5, 2007
7:00 p.m.
8th 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
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
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
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
7:00 pm
Great Bend Public SchoolsThe USD 428 Music Department
presents: Orchestra: Silent Movie Night
GBHS auditorium
2027 Morton
Great Bend, KS
Wednesday
February 14, 2007
7:30 am
— 4:00 pm
Madrigals singing valentines
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
— 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
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