Barton Community College

Barton Theatre holding open auditions for fall production “Harvey”

August 10, 2018
Story by Micah Oelze

The Barton Community College Theatre Department will hold open auditions for its fall production of “Harvey” from 4-6 p.m. Aug. 20 and 21 in the Fine Arts Auditorium, or by arrangement with Theatre Director Dr. Rick Abel. Those who wish to audition can show up anytime during the allotted hours on either night. The Theatre Department will be casting all roles and all technical positions. No preparation is necessary, and all are invited to audition.

Trail’s End Lodge at Camp Aldrich destroyed in fire

August 10, 2018
Story by Brandon Steinert

Trail’s End Lodge, a small hunting lodge at Camp Aldrich, caught fire early Friday morning.

There were no injuries. The camp was not in use at the time.

The Camp Ranger noticed the flames when he stepped outside to start his day at about 5 a.m. The Claflin Fire Department responded to the call.

Vice President of Administration Mark Dean said the cause is unknown and the Fire Marshal had not yet been on the scene as of 8:30 a.m.

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-Update at 11:43 a.m.-

Krystall Barnes featured artist at Birger Sandzen Memorial Gallery

August 9, 2018
Story by Dave Barnes
Courtesy Photos

Great Bend watercolorist and Barton Community College Coordinator of Workforce Training Events Krystall Barnes is a featured artist through October 21 at the Birger Sandzen Memorial Gallery in Lindsborg. Her exhibition of original watercolor paintings is entitled “Emergence.”

Barton Foundation’s 40th Big Benefit Auction tickets available until August 13

August 8, 2018
Story by Micah Oelze

Tickets for the Barton Foundation’s 40th Annual Big Benefit Auction, themed “Clownin’ Around," are available until Aug. 13. Tickets are $45 each or $360 per table of eight. No tickets will be sold at the door. Doors open at 6 p.m. Aug. 25 at the Great Bend Knights of Columbus with free beer and food served until 8 p.m. The live auction will begin promptly at 8 p.m.

Coleen Cape, Executive Director of Institutional Advancement, said the donated items up for grabs should be a draw this year.

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Great Bend Tribune
Published August 5, 2018

Shafer Art Gallery to host opening reception for “Topographies: Installations by Bliven and Heimbaugh” exhibit

August 2, 2018
Story by Micah Oelze
Courtesy Photos Provided

The Shafer Art Gallery’s latest exhibit “Topographies: Installations by Bliven and Heimbaugh” will be on display from Aug. 10-Sept. 8 with an opening reception on Aug. 10 at 6:30 p.m. Refreshments will be provided and an artist will walk visitors through the gallery. The gallery is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Admission is free.

The Shafer Art Gallery moto “where the old west meets the future” has never been more true than with the gallery’s newest exhibit.