NMKSO to perform this weekend
The story of Tamino, a prince lost in a foreign land being pursued by an enormous monster, will be told at 4 p.m. Oct. 16… Login to continue reading Login…
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‘Umbrella Acts’ coming to Athletic Park
Each semester, Newton High School’s Drama II Class chooses a drama service project, something to improve the community. This semester’s class is performing multiple self-written… Login to continue reading Login…
An eye on the environment leads Ediger to create new art form
The work now on display in Bethel College’s Regier Art Gallery represents what is very likely a new genre. Glen Ediger’s exhibit “Environmental Exposure” opened in the gallery Sept. 30. The artist reception will be Oct. 7 as part of Bethel’s Fall Festival. Reception hours are 6-8 p.m. at the gallery in Luyken Fine Arts Center, and there will be extended gallery hours during the day Saturday, Oct. 8. Regular hours are Mon.Fri., 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sunday 2-4 p.m.
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Library Happenings
Newton Public Library 720 N Oak St., Newton, KS 67114. (316) 283-2890 library@newtonplks.org Library Hours: Mon-Tues, Thurs: 9 a.m.
Experience El Dorado announces Gold Fest headliner
In 1985 Jefferson Starship sang “We built this city on rock and roll.” They might consider a slight lyric change in 2022, to “We built this festival on rock and roll” when they appear in El Dorado.
Wiener Dog races coming to festival this weekend
Admit it, you’ve looked at a Dachshund - commonly called a Wiener Dog - and wondered. It’s only natural to ask.
Falconer to present at museum for Earth Day
To celebrate Earth Day and its current special exhibit, Kauffman Museum will host falconer Nate Mathews, Wichita, on April 23. The Saturday program is at 10:30 a.m.
NHS Prom this weekend
The annual Newton High School Prom will be in a new location this year, the second time in as many years the prom has moved out of the school gymnasium to another location. Prom will be April 9 at Wild Prairie Event Center, 1610 SE Third, Newton.
Guest artist returns home for Bethel College jazz concert
Newton native Aaron Linscheid, a trumpeter who now lives and performs in the Kansas City area, will return home for a couple days of teaching, coaching and playing at Bethel College. An NHS and Bethel graduate, Linscheid played with jazz groups at both schools.