Area Calendar of Events
| December 2008 |
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31: Fox Pavilion New Years Eve Bash Hays |
| January 2009 |
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6: BPBRA Barrel Racing Held at the Bar K Bar Arena, Lyons |
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11: Michael Young Fingerstyle guitarist from Minnesota performs at the Back Room, Great Bend |
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16-17: Murder Mystery Dinners Pick a date and solve a mystery. Smoky Hill Vineyards and Winery, Salina. |
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17: Central 4-D Barrel Racing Held at the Bar K Bar Arena, Lyons. |
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21: Nunsense The hit musical comedy starring Sally Struthers in the lead role! Stiefel Theatre, Salina. |
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21: Barrage A high energy fiddle performance delivered by a young hip cast. Hays. |
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31: Kansas Day at the Museum Experience life on the prairie through hands-on demonstrations. Smoky Hill Museum, Salina. |
| February 2009 |
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3: Barrel Racing Winter Series Barrel Racing, Lyons. |
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6-7: PBR Salina Invitational 2009 Professional Bull Riding, Salina Bicentennial Center. |
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8: "To Broadway With Love" The Salina Symphony performing selections from West Side Story, Phantom of the Opera, Carmen and Cats. Stiefel Theatre, Salina. |
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13-14: Lincoln Reenactment Honoring our 16th President with historical performances and entertainment. Lincoln. |
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13-14: Winemaker's Dinner for Sweethearts Spend Valentine's Day at the Vineyards. Smoky Hill Vineyards and Winery, Salina. |
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14: Hays Symphony Orchestra Concert Performance plus finalists from the FHSU Young Artists Competition. Hays. |
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17: Barrel Racing Winter Series Barrel Racing, Lyons. |
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21: Casino Night A benefit for the Lincoln Art Center. |
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26: To Kill A Mockingbird The Montana Repertory Theatre performs at FHSU, Hays. |
| March 2009 |
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1: "Leahy" Leahy sold-out here four years ago and has been one of the most requested shows since. Stiefel Theatre, Salina. |
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3: Barrel Racing Winter Series Barrel Racing, Lyons. |
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6: Bonnie Raitt Best-selling artist, respected guitarist, expressive singer, and accomplished songwriter performs at the Stiefel Theatre, Salina. |
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6: Cosy Sheridan Concert A great singer/songwriter returns to The Back Room, Great Bend. |
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6-7: Murder Mystery Dinners Come solve a mystery at the Smoky Hill Vineyards and Winery, Salina. |
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6-8: AMBUCS Leisure Living and Sports Show Salina Bicentennial Center, (785) 820-1591. |
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10: Hairspray Broadway's Big Fat Musical Comedy Hit. FHSU, Hays |
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17: St. Patrick's Day Parade Everyone can be Irish for a day, Russell. |
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21-22: "Discover the New World" Salina Symphony performance, Stiefel Theatre, Salina. |
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24-26: Mid America Farm Expo Spring Ag Show with more than 300 exhibits and a craft show. Kenwood Park, Salina. |
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28-29: Polkafest Continuous polka music and dancing with several bands, German food, and a polka mass. Fanchon Ballroom, Hays, (785) 625-6653. |
| April 2009 |
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3: Ain't Misbehavin' Musical starring American Idol winner Ruben Studdard! FHSU, Hays. |
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4: Barbershop Show 41st annual performance of singing and traditional barbershop entertainment. Beach/Schmidt Performing Arts Center, Hays, (785) 625-8932. |
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4: The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center The nation's premier repertory company for chamber music will perform an acoustic concert. Stiefel Theatre, Salina. |
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17: Aspen Santa Fe Ballet One of America's leading dance companies. Stiefel Theatre, Salina. |
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17-19: ISIS Shrine Circus Under the big top. Bicentennial Center, Salina. |
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18: Cheyenne Bottoms Wetlanders Festival Many events to celebrate and educate about the inhabitants of Cheyenne Bottoms. Hoisington. |
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23: The Guarneri String Quartet and the Johannes String Quartet Two exceptional string quartets in one remarkable performance. FHSU, Hays. |
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24-25: Kansas Storytelling Festival Professional storytellers delight audiences of all ages at this popular annual event. Downs. |
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24-26: Otis Old Iron Days Demonstrations and displays of antique farm machinery, game booths, food vendors and parade. Otis. |
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24-26: Wings N Wetlands Weekend A weekend of exceptional birding for beginners thru advanced. Guided field trips to Cheyenne Bottoms and Quivira Wildlife areas and seminars. Great Bend. |
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25: El-Kan Western Riders Ranch Rodeo Cowboys and cowgirls from across Kansas and surrounding states gather to demonstrate their skills and horses. Ellsworth. |
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25: Winemaker's Dinner Enjoy fabulous food and wine pairings. Smoky Hill Vineyards and Winery, Salina. |
| May 2009 |
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1: Pippi Longstocking American Family Theatre production of the classic tale. Hays. |
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2: Citywide Garage Sale and Flea Market Garage sales, sidewalk sales, flea markets, craft vendors and more. Lincoln. |
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2: Rope 'em Ride A one-day energetic extravaganza featuring a 5-100 mile bicycle ride. Hays. |
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2-3: 'Paca Prairie Tours Discover Alpacas and the Kansas Prairie during Fairview Farms 'Paca Prairie Tours. Lacrosse. Every weekend in May. |
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2-3: Millfest Tour the 1898 flour mill in operation, enjoy pioneer arts, lively traditional music and great food. Lindsborg. |
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9-10: Wild About Moms! Celebrate Mom with a fun day at the Zoo. Rolling Hills Wildlife Adventure, Salina. |
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16: Thunder on the Smoky Annual motorcycle rally complete with a variety of vendors, food and activities. Marquette. |
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17: Wonderful World of Miniature Horses A special day to see the miniature horses at the Blue Sky Miniature Horse Farm. Hays. |
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25: Fidelisfest A day of fun, games, dinner and musical entertainment at St. Fidelis Church, the "Cathedral of the Plains". Victoria. |
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30: American Roots Music Festival Outdoor blues concert on Saturday, Bagels and Blues on Sunday. Russell. |
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30: Flatland Car Show Fun day in Memorial Park with a full display of Custom Vehicles. Russell. |