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June 2008
1-30 Barton Arts Center Exhibit. Photographers, Breana Martin & Philicia Norton will exhibit their work. These two young women from right here in  Central Kansas will provide a wonderful display of photographs. 1401 Main, 620-792-4221
6 Rowan in concert. Back Room, Barton Arts Center, 8:00 p.m. Rowan is a trio based in Lawrence, Ks which blends styles from the various Celtic lands, along with European folk styles, to transcend genres. 2006 Forest, 620-792-4221
6-7 SRCA Drag Races, Expo Grounds, 785-483-1980
6-7-8 Ark River Muzzleloaders hosting Does Only Blackpowder shoot.Free to any gals, on Saturday the 7th. From the stop light in Ellinwood go south and follow the signs. 620-564-2368
13-14 Relay for Life, Brit Spaugh Park
13-14-15 Denise Low, Poet Laureate of Kansas, and poets from around the country. Barton County Arts Center, Forest & Main, Twenty years ago, a few poets got together and started something. Join us for three days of poetry, performances and workshops on the art of poetry and metaphor .Free to the public. June 13 at 7 p.m. June 14 10:00 a.m.,dinner & presentation by Ms. Low. Final sessions, June 15. 620-792-4221
17 Gabrielle Louise Concert, Back Room of Barton Arts Center, 7:30 p.m. Gabby is an emerging artist noted for her lyrics (a two-time John Lennon Songwriting contest winner) and vocals, anchored in folk, but with pop influences. 2006 Forest, 620-792-4221
20-21 SRDA Drag Races, Expo Grounds,785-483-1980
21 Juneteenth Celebration, Jack Kilby Square, 9 a.m.4 p.m.
21 6th Annual Fire Fighter for MDA, 8 a.m. 620-793-4143
23-24 American Barnstormers Tour showcasing 20 restored vintage aircraft from the 1920's and 1930's Admission is Free. Biplane rides available daily weather permitting. All barnstormers will participate in recreating the era with period costumes, aircraft signage, historical information, and vintage props. 620-793-4168
24,26,28 Rosewood Farmers' Market "Under the Awning"next to Rosewood Furniture Gallery, 620-793-5888
25 Dave Soroka Concert, Back Room of Barton Arts Center, 7:30 pm 2006 Forest, 620-792-4221 Coming from Grand Forks, British Columbia, Dave has been writing songs since 1969, when he got his first guitar at the age of 15.
26

Community Band Concert Bandshell, 8:15 p.m.

620-792-1665

27 SRCA Drag Races, Expo Grounds 785-483-1980
29 Shafer Gallery, closing reception, 1-3 p.m. Shafer Gallery Advisory committee Exhibit, Part 1, featuring the works of Christina Lamoureaux, Hoisington High School art instructor, prints and paintings; Steve Dudek, Barton art instructor , paintings and photographs; Charlene Brown, Great Bend High School art instructor, oil paintings, batiks and weavings; Advisory Committee Exhibit, Part IIm set fir Hykt 7-Aug.17. Megan Benitz, 620-792-9342


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