"The Unknown Country" will be shown at the <a href="https://www.salinaartcenter.org/cinema">Salina Art Center Cinema</a> from Sept. 22-27.&nbsp;

Lily Gladstone got her breakout role in Martin Scorsese’s epic crime drama&nbsp;Killers of the Flower Moon, and in director Morrisa Maltz’s debut feature&nbsp;The Unknown Country, the actress solidifies her place as one of today’s most compelling American stars.

 It’s impossible to take your eyes off her. Many actors play characters who are stoic, reserved, serene; none are better than Gladstone at making viewers deeply invested in discovering what she’s thinking behind that quiet exterior. Her performance is the linchpin of Maltz’s film, an existential road trip of the kind that&nbsp;male&nbsp;actors often took in ‘70’s cinema.

 We don’t know why Tana (Gladstone) is leaving Minnesota, alone, at the start of the film. Is she running from something? Seeking something? Maybe it’s simply to lose herself in the land, as stunningly photographed as it is by cinematographer Andrew Hajek. T

ana doesn’t remain alone, however; on her cross-country journey she meets several interesting individuals, and the subtle pleasure of the film is how everyone gets a unique, complex inner life that “secondary” characters are never granted. It’s as if Maltz and Gladstone (who co-wrote the film) are telling us that no one is one-dimensional; everyone has a story worth hearing. 

Tana’s odyssey is slightly surreal at time but never fantastical—which is crucial because Gladstone, a Native American actress, and Tana, a Native American protagonist, could’ve been treated as “exotic” curiosities rather than allowed to be&nbsp;people&nbsp;first. 

Human connections bridge great physical and cultural distances, and this poetic, gentle film proves this uplifting truth with effortless grace and quiet eloquence.

For tickets and more information about the Salina Art Center Cinema <a href="https://www.salinaartcenter.org/cinema">click here</a>.&nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1695315803652.jpeg" alt="Unknown Country" />
 <figcaption>Unknown Country</figcaption>
 </figure>Submitted"The Unknown Country" will be shown at the <a href="https://www.salinaartcenter.org/cinema">Salina Art Center Cinema</a> from Sept. 22-27.&nbsp;Lily Gladstone got her breakout role in Martin Scorsese’s epic crime drama&nbsp;Killers of the Flower Moon, and in director Morrisa Maltz’s debut feature&nbsp;The Unknown Country, the actress solidifies her place as one of today’s most compelling American stars.<div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/WVNVu-ZCfCo?si=4nWSweoYqtKJpTFE" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe></div> It’s impossible to take your eyes off her. Many actors play characters who are stoic, reserved, serene; none are better than Gladstone at making viewers deeply invested in discovering what she’s thinking behind that quiet exterior. Her performance is the linchpin of Maltz’s film, an existential road trip of the kind that&nbsp;male&nbsp;actors often took in ‘70’s cinema. We don’t know why Tana (Gladstone) is leaving Minnesota, alone, at the start of the film. Is she running from something? Seeking something? Maybe it’s simply to lose herself in the land, as stunningly photographed as it is by cinematographer Andrew Hajek. Tana doesn’t remain alone, however; on her cross-country journey she meets several interesting individuals, and the subtle pleasure of the film is how everyone gets a unique, complex inner life that “secondary” characters are never granted. It’s as if Maltz and Gladstone (who co-wrote the film) are telling us that no one is one-dimensional; everyone has a story worth hearing. Tana’s odyssey is slightly surreal at time but never fantastical—which is crucial because Gladstone, a Native American actress, and Tana, a Native American protagonist, could’ve been treated as “exotic” curiosities rather than allowed to be&nbsp;people&nbsp;first. Human connections bridge great physical and cultural distances, and this poetic, gentle film proves this uplifting truth with effortless grace and quiet eloquence.Unrated; contains some mature content85 MinutesFor tickets and more information about the Salina Art Center Cinema <a href="https://www.salinaartcenter.org/cinema">click here</a>.&nbsp;

Salina Art Center Cinema presents 'The Unknown Country' Sept. 22-27

By OLIVIA BERGMEIER Salina Post

Audience members clapped along as 101-year-old Bob Delk played folk music and classic country songs alongside his group, "Bob Delk and Friends," on the Stiefel Theatre stage for the inaugural Sunflower Seniors Got Talent Show Monday evening.

The North Central-Flint Hills Area Agency on Aging (NC-FH AAA) kicked off its yearly celebration with a new addition — the Sunflower Seniors Got Talen Show, which featured musicians and artists ranging from age 65 to more than 100.

Some participants included 'Bob Delk and Friends,' the 'Pine Village Players,' 'Charming Chimers' and Hays musician Bob Dreiling. Dave Lewis, the host of NewsRadio's KMAN Morning Show, announced the talent show.

<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/9184bf08-6c5b-49b2-aaee-6bd2992fb75d">Read: Seminar: Low-income housing options for older Kansans</a>

Each $10 ticket for the talent show fundraised for some of NC-FH AAA's programs like Friendship Meals, Medicare benefits, counseling and other services for older Kansans and caregivers.

Lewis, also the K-State Football announcer at Bill Snyder Family Stadium from 2006 - 2021, kicked off the show. 

"It's a great opportunity just to sit back and enjoy a night of really cheap entertainment," Lewis said.

After Julie Govert Walter, executive director of NC-FH AAA, informed the audience of NC-FH AAA's ongoing programs, the performance began with Bob Dreiling from Hays, KS, singing the National Anthem.

As the night continued, performances ranged from music to comedy acts, with the oldest performer, Bob Delk from 'Bob Delk and Friends' from Marion County, at 101.

"This sounded fun, and I'm geriatric too, so this interested me," said Bonnie Smith, a visitor from Pittsburg, KS. "It's been a good time."

On Tuesday, NC-FH AAA began the Sunflower Fair at Tony's Pizza Event Center, where speakers, informational exhibits, health screenings, auctions and live music performers entertained patrons of the event.

"What we produce with the Sunflower Fair is a one-day event that features trustworthy information presented in an easy-to-understand way," Walter said.

The last speaker to close out the event was Marci Penner, the executive director of the Kansas Sampler, who presented her second iteration of 'The Kansas Guidebook' at the Sunflower Fair.

Penner encouraged the audience to utilize the guidebook to create their own Kansas road trips and enjoy the journey.

"It's not just about getting to your destination — you have to enjoy the road there too," Penner said. "And there's plenty of stops to go out and see."

The Sunflower Fair provided 13 varied workshops throughout the day, covering topics like cybersecurity, information on Medicare benefits and gardening.

Alongside the workshops, NC-FH AAA invited trusted businesses in the region to inform patrons of their organizations' services.

"Our focus is on helping older Kansans and people living with disabilities and their caregivers," Walter said. "And anyone who helps celebrate many more birthdays, come to this place."

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1695249829397.jpeg" alt="'Bob Delk and Friends' perform at Sunflower Seniors Got Talent on Monday, Sept. 18, 2023, at the Stiefel Theatre. Photo by Olivia Bergmeier" />
 <figcaption>'Bob Delk and Friends' perform at Sunflower Seniors Got Talent on Monday, Sept. 18, 2023, at the Stiefel Theatre. Photo by Olivia Bergmeier</figcaption>
 </figure>By OLIVIA BERGMEIER Salina PostAudience members clapped along as 101-year-old Bob Delk played folk music and classic country songs alongside his group, "Bob Delk and Friends," on the Stiefel Theatre stage for the inaugural Sunflower Seniors Got Talent Show Monday evening.The North Central-Flint Hills Area Agency on Aging (NC-FH AAA) kicked off its yearly celebration with a new addition — the Sunflower Seniors Got Talen Show, which featured musicians and artists ranging from age 65 to more than 100.Some participants included 'Bob Delk and Friends,' the 'Pine Village Players,' 'Charming Chimers' and Hays musician Bob Dreiling. Dave Lewis, the host of NewsRadio's KMAN Morning Show, announced the talent show.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1695250359436.jpeg" alt="KMAN Morning Show host Dave Lewis and NC-FH AAA executive director Julie Govert Walter introduce the Sunflower Seniors Got Talent Show on Monday, Sept. 18, at the Stiefel Theatre in Salina. Photo by Olivia Bergmeier" />
 <figcaption>KMAN Morning Show host Dave Lewis and NC-FH AAA executive director Julie Govert Walter introduce the Sunflower Seniors Got Talent Show on Monday, Sept. 18, at the Stiefel Theatre in Salina. Photo by Olivia Bergmeier</figcaption>
 </figure><a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/9184bf08-6c5b-49b2-aaee-6bd2992fb75d">Read: Seminar: Low-income housing options for older Kansans</a><h2>The Sunflower Seniors Got Talent Show</h2>Each $10 ticket for the talent show fundraised for some of NC-FH AAA's programs like Friendship Meals, Medicare benefits, counseling and other services for older Kansans and caregivers.Lewis, also the K-State Football announcer at Bill Snyder Family Stadium from 2006 - 2021, kicked off the show. "It's a great opportunity just to sit back and enjoy a night of really cheap entertainment," Lewis said.After Julie Govert Walter, executive director of NC-FH AAA, informed the audience of NC-FH AAA's ongoing programs, the performance began with Bob Dreiling from Hays, KS, singing the National Anthem.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1695250252753.jpeg" alt="The 'Pine Village Players' perform a comedy titled "A Slight Misunderstanding," during the Sunflower Seniors Got Talent Show on Monday, Sept. 18 at the Stiefel Theatre in Salina. Photo by Olivia Bergmeier" />
 <figcaption>The 'Pine Village Players' perform a comedy titled "A Slight Misunderstanding," during the Sunflower Seniors Got Talent Show on Monday, Sept. 18 at the Stiefel Theatre in Salina. Photo by Olivia Bergmeier</figcaption>
 </figure>As the night continued, performances ranged from music to comedy acts, with the oldest performer, Bob Delk from 'Bob Delk and Friends' from Marion County, at 101."This sounded fun, and I'm geriatric too, so this interested me," said Bonnie Smith, a visitor from Pittsburg, KS. "It's been a good time."<h2>The Sunflower Fair, Tuesday, Sept. 19</h2>On Tuesday, NC-FH AAA began the Sunflower Fair at Tony's Pizza Event Center, where speakers, informational exhibits, health screenings, auctions and live music performers entertained patrons of the event."What we produce with the Sunflower Fair is a one-day event that features trustworthy information presented in an easy-to-understand way," Walter said.The last speaker to close out the event was Marci Penner, the executive director of the Kansas Sampler, who presented her second iteration of 'The Kansas Guidebook' at the Sunflower Fair.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1695250483053.jpeg" alt="Marci Penner, executive director of the Kansas Sampler Foundation and author of "The Kansas Guidebook" speaks to the Sunflower Fair audience on Tuesday, Sept. 19 at the Tony's Pizza Event Center. Photo by Olivia Bergmeier" />
 <figcaption>Marci Penner, executive director of the Kansas Sampler Foundation and author of "The Kansas Guidebook" speaks to the Sunflower Fair audience on Tuesday, Sept. 19 at the Tony's Pizza Event Center. Photo by Olivia Bergmeier</figcaption>
 </figure>Penner encouraged the audience to utilize the guidebook to create their own Kansas road trips and enjoy the journey."It's not just about getting to your destination — you have to enjoy the road there too," Penner said. "And there's plenty of stops to go out and see."The Sunflower Fair provided 13 varied workshops throughout the day, covering topics like cybersecurity, information on Medicare benefits and gardening.Alongside the workshops, NC-FH AAA invited trusted businesses in the region to inform patrons of their organizations' services."Our focus is on helping older Kansans and people living with disabilities and their caregivers," Walter said. "And anyone who helps celebrate many more birthdays, come to this place."

The 2023 NC-FH AAA Sunflower Fair kicked off with new Sunflower Seniors Got Talent Show

Kansas Wesleyan's fall music schedule continues Thursday, when the String Orchestra joins Smoky Valley High School's Band and String Orchestra for a combined performance. This special event gets underway at 7:30 p.m. in A.J. Steinberg Auditorium at Lindsborg High School, and admission is free.

"These concerts provide a great opportunity for our program," said Dr. Leonardo Rosario, conductor of the String Orchestra. "By going into the surrounding communities, more people have an opportunity to see the talented musicians we have at KWU!"

The SVHS Band will open the evening, with KWU's String Orchestra and the SVHS Orchestra to follow. The concert will close with a combined piece from both orchestras.

Thursday's event is the first of three similar concerts this semester, with future performances set to happen alongside the Salina South High School orchestra on Oct. 3 – the program's next concert – and the Manhattan High School orchestra Oct. 26.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1695222898933.jpeg" alt="String orchestra to share stage in special Lindsborg performance. Image Courtesy KWU" />
 <figcaption>String orchestra to share stage in special Lindsborg performance. Image Courtesy KWU</figcaption>
 </figure>SubmittedKansas Wesleyan's fall music schedule continues Thursday, when the String Orchestra joins Smoky Valley High School's Band and String Orchestra for a combined performance. This special event gets underway at 7:30 p.m. in A.J. Steinberg Auditorium at Lindsborg High School, and admission is free."These concerts provide a great opportunity for our program," said Dr. Leonardo Rosario, conductor of the String Orchestra. "By going into the surrounding communities, more people have an opportunity to see the talented musicians we have at KWU!"The SVHS Band will open the evening, with KWU's String Orchestra and the SVHS Orchestra to follow. The concert will close with a combined piece from both orchestras.Thursday's event is the first of three similar concerts this semester, with future performances set to happen alongside the Salina South High School orchestra on Oct. 3 – the program's next concert – and the Manhattan High School orchestra Oct. 26.

String orchestra to share stage in special Lindsborg performance

Salina Downtown, Inc. is excited to host its Annual SaWINEa Wine Walk on Saturday, Oct. 21, featuring local Kansas wineries and breweries. 

From 4:00-8:00 p.m., The SaWINEa Downtown Wine Walk invites you to explore the many flavors of five Kansas wineries (and three local breweries) as you experience the friendly ambience that our downtown boutiques and shops have to offer.

The Blades will grace us with their musical talent at Campbell Plaza.

April Rickman, event planner for Salina Downtown Inc. said she is excited to reintroduce this event to the Salina community.&nbsp;

“I am elated to be able to continue to give new life to this event for Salina Downtown. We (Salina Downtown Inc.) are committed to creating and bringing unique, engaging, and fun programming to Downtown Salina,” Rickman said.&nbsp;

VIP tickets will be $60 and come with a commemorative stainless steel wine tumbler, a souvenir wine cork stopper, a bottle opener, early entry to the walk, as well as other perks including a VIP only happy hour at Prickly Pear with a complementary drink and a special drink at The Cellar Wine &amp; Whiskey Bar, which is NEW in downtown since the 2022 Wine Walk. 

General Admission tickets will be $35 and will come with a wine tasting cup. A limited number of tickets are available. Tickets are sold online at <a href="https://www.salinadowntown.org/events-info">https://www.salinadowntown.org/events-info</a>

Each participant will plan their downtown adventure, stopping at participating downtown businesses while tasting a “sampling” of Kansas wines and brews. 

There will also be mocktail and snack stops posted along the route to cleanse your palate!

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1694026140173.jpeg" alt="SaWINEa Downtown is planned for Oct. 21 in Downtown Salina. Image Courtesy Salina Downtown Inc.&nbsp;" />
 <figcaption>SaWINEa Downtown is planned for Oct. 21 in Downtown Salina. Image Courtesy Salina Downtown Inc.&nbsp;</figcaption>
 </figure>Salina Downtown, Inc. is excited to host its Annual SaWINEa Wine Walk on Saturday, Oct. 21, featuring local Kansas wineries and breweries. From 4:00-8:00 p.m., The SaWINEa Downtown Wine Walk invites you to explore the many flavors of five Kansas wineries (and three local breweries) as you experience the friendly ambience that our downtown boutiques and shops have to offer. The Blades will grace us with their musical talent at Campbell Plaza.April Rickman, event planner for Salina Downtown Inc. said she is excited to reintroduce this event to the Salina community.&nbsp;“I am elated to be able to continue to give new life to this event for Salina Downtown. We (Salina Downtown Inc.) are committed to creating and bringing unique, engaging, and fun programming to Downtown Salina,” Rickman said.&nbsp;There will be two levels of ticket. VIP tickets will be $60 and come with a commemorative stainless steel wine tumbler, a souvenir wine cork stopper, a bottle opener, early entry to the walk, as well as other perks including a VIP only happy hour at Prickly Pear with a complementary drink and a special drink at The Cellar Wine &amp; Whiskey Bar, which is NEW in downtown since the 2022 Wine Walk. General Admission tickets will be $35 and will come with a wine tasting cup. A limited number of tickets are available. Tickets are sold online at <a href="https://www.salinadowntown.org/events-info">https://www.salinadowntown.org/events-info</a>Each participant will plan their downtown adventure, stopping at participating downtown businesses while tasting a “sampling” of Kansas wines and brews. There will also be mocktail and snack stops posted along the route to cleanse your palate!

SaWINEa Downtown Wine Walk planned for Oct.

Inspired by the twisted genius of Roald Dahl, the Tony Award-winning Matilda The Musical&nbsp;is taking the page to the stage.&nbsp;

Experience this captivating masterpiece from the Royal Shakespeare Company that revels in the anarchy of childhood, the power of imagination, and the inspiring story of a girl who dreams of a better life.

On this episode of "King in the Community" I talk with the director of the musical and executive director of Theatre Salina, Michael Spicer about how this show came to life and what takeaways he has in regards to rehearsals leading up to the first weekend of performances.

For tickets and showtime information <a href="https://www.etix.com/ticket/o/5237/salina-community-theatre-kephart-theatre">click here</a>

Original songs by Tim Minchin,&nbsp;Matilda&nbsp;has won 47 international awards and continues to thrill sold-out audiences of all ages around the world.

Matilda is a little girl with astonishing wit, intelligence and psychokinetic powers. She’s unloved by her cruel parents but impresses her schoolteacher&nbsp;Miss Honey. During her first term at school, the two forge a bond as Miss Honey begins&nbsp;to recognize and appreciate Matilda’s extraordinary personality.&nbsp; Matilda’s school life isn’t completely smooth sailing, however – the school’s mean headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, hates children and just loves to punish&nbsp;those who don’t abide by her rules. But Matilda has courage and cleverness in equal amounts, and could be the school pupils’ saving grace!

Packed with high-energy dance numbers, catchy songs and an unforgettable star turn for a young actress,&nbsp;Matilda&nbsp;is a joyous girl power romp. Children and adults alike will be thrilled and delighted by the story of the special little girl with an extraordinary imagination.

MATILDA –&nbsp;Caroline Hiatt / Maya Brown-Mereles TRUNCHBULL –&nbsp;&nbsp;Nathan King MS. HONEY –&nbsp;Kristina Freeland MR. WORMWOOD –&nbsp;Tim Burns MRS. WORMWOOD –&nbsp;Mary King MRS. PHELPS –&nbsp;Gin Hoffman PARTY CLOWN/ESCAPOLOGIST/SERGEI –&nbsp;Michael Freeland ACROBAT/COOK –&nbsp;Tasha Deiser MICHAEL WORMWOOD –&nbsp;Parker Anderson-Kepley DOCTOR/RUDOLPHO –&nbsp;Alex Engelland HENCHMAN –&nbsp;William Howe BRUCE –&nbsp;Dominic Freeland LAVENDER –&nbsp;Ryleigh Showman TOMMI –&nbsp;Vivienne Hoffman ERIC/RUSSIAN HENCHMAN –&nbsp;Atticus Reynolds NIGEL –&nbsp;Sam Reynolds HORTENSIA –&nbsp;Bristol Dooley AMANDA –&nbsp;Kahlan Metcalfe ALICE –&nbsp;Lily Leonard

ENSEMBLE Aria Jagodzinske Sloan Homelvig Mari Brown-Mereles Sarah Rosario William Howe Larkin French Tasha Deiser Zach Swanson Parker Anderson-Kepley

Production Sponsor –&nbsp;<a href="https://www.greatplainsmfg.com/" target="_blank">GREAT PLAINS MANUFACTURING</a>

Costume and Orchestra Sponsor –&nbsp;<a href="http://heritagesalina.com/" target="_blank">HERITAGE REAL ESTATE ADVISORS, LLC</a>

Visit the&nbsp;<a href="https://salinatheatre.com/get-involved/" target="_blank">Audition Page</a>&nbsp;for more information!

<div><iframe title="Theatre Salina presents, Matilda, Weekends Sept. 1-24" allowtransparency="true" height="150" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:150px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=5dqrp-1491592-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=60a0c8&font-color=auto&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=60a0c8" loading="lazy"></iframe></div> By SALINA POSTInspired by the twisted genius of Roald Dahl, the Tony Award-winning Matilda The Musical&nbsp;is taking the page to the stage.&nbsp;Experience this captivating masterpiece from the Royal Shakespeare Company that revels in the anarchy of childhood, the power of imagination, and the inspiring story of a girl who dreams of a better life.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1694869710336.jpeg" alt="Maya Brown-Mereles as Matilda " />
 <figcaption>Maya Brown-Mereles as Matilda </figcaption>
 </figure>On this episode of "King in the Community" I talk with the director of the musical and executive director of Theatre Salina, Michael Spicer about how this show came to life and what takeaways he has in regards to rehearsals leading up to the first weekend of performances.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1694869820710.jpeg" alt="Caroline Hiatt as Matilda Images unless otherwise stated Courtesy of Heartland Photography" />
 <figcaption>Caroline Hiatt as Matilda Images unless otherwise stated Courtesy of Heartland Photography</figcaption>
 </figure>For tickets and showtime information <a href="https://www.etix.com/ticket/o/5237/salina-community-theatre-kephart-theatre">click here</a><h2>About Matilda</h2><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/8/1693338374484.jpeg" alt="Theatre Salina Matildas, Maya Brown-Mereles and Caroline Hiatt Image Courtesy Theatre Salina" />
 <figcaption>Theatre Salina Matildas, Maya Brown-Mereles and Caroline Hiatt Image Courtesy Theatre Salina</figcaption>
 </figure>Original songs by Tim Minchin,&nbsp;Matilda&nbsp;has won 47 international awards and continues to thrill sold-out audiences of all ages around the world.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1694869868188.jpeg" alt="Tasha Deiser as the Acrobat, Michael &nbsp;Freeland as the Escapologist and Brown-Mereles as Matilda.&nbsp;" />
 <figcaption>Tasha Deiser as the Acrobat, Michael &nbsp;Freeland as the Escapologist and Brown-Mereles as Matilda.&nbsp;</figcaption>
 </figure><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1694870050929.jpeg" alt="Mary King as Mrs. Wormwood, Kristina Freeland as Miss Honey and Alex Engelland as Rudolpho" />
 <figcaption>Mary King as Mrs. Wormwood, Kristina Freeland as Miss Honey and Alex Engelland as Rudolpho</figcaption>
 </figure>Matilda is a little girl with astonishing wit, intelligence and psychokinetic powers. She’s unloved by her cruel parents but impresses her schoolteacher&nbsp;Miss Honey. During her first term at school, the two forge a bond as Miss Honey begins&nbsp;to recognize and appreciate Matilda’s extraordinary personality.&nbsp; Matilda’s school life isn’t completely smooth sailing, however – the school’s mean headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, hates children and just loves to punish&nbsp;those who don’t abide by her rules. But Matilda has courage and cleverness in equal amounts, and could be the school pupils’ saving grace!<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1694870182899.jpeg" alt="Hiatt as Matilda and Nathan King as Miss Trunchbull" />
 <figcaption>Hiatt as Matilda and Nathan King as Miss Trunchbull</figcaption>
 </figure>Packed with high-energy dance numbers, catchy songs and an unforgettable star turn for a young actress,&nbsp;Matilda&nbsp;is a joyous girl power romp. Children and adults alike will be thrilled and delighted by the story of the special little girl with an extraordinary imagination.<h2>CAST</h2>MATILDA –&nbsp;Caroline Hiatt / Maya Brown-Mereles TRUNCHBULL –&nbsp;&nbsp;Nathan King MS. HONEY –&nbsp;Kristina Freeland MR. WORMWOOD –&nbsp;Tim Burns MRS. WORMWOOD –&nbsp;Mary King MRS. PHELPS –&nbsp;Gin Hoffman PARTY CLOWN/ESCAPOLOGIST/SERGEI –&nbsp;Michael Freeland ACROBAT/COOK –&nbsp;Tasha Deiser MICHAEL WORMWOOD –&nbsp;Parker Anderson-Kepley DOCTOR/RUDOLPHO –&nbsp;Alex Engelland HENCHMAN –&nbsp;William Howe BRUCE –&nbsp;Dominic Freeland LAVENDER –&nbsp;Ryleigh Showman TOMMI –&nbsp;Vivienne Hoffman ERIC/RUSSIAN HENCHMAN –&nbsp;Atticus Reynolds NIGEL –&nbsp;Sam Reynolds HORTENSIA –&nbsp;Bristol Dooley AMANDA –&nbsp;Kahlan Metcalfe ALICE –&nbsp;Lily LeonardENSEMBLE Aria Jagodzinske Sloan Homelvig Mari Brown-Mereles Sarah Rosario William Howe Larkin French Tasha Deiser Zach Swanson Parker Anderson-Kepley<h2>&nbsp;Corporate Partners</h2>Production Sponsor –&nbsp;<a href="https://www.greatplainsmfg.com/" target="_blank">GREAT PLAINS MANUFACTURING</a>Costume and Orchestra Sponsor –&nbsp;<a href="http://heritagesalina.com/" target="_blank">HERITAGE REAL ESTATE ADVISORS, LLC</a>NEXT TIME IT COULD BE YOU!Visit the&nbsp;<a href="https://salinatheatre.com/get-involved/" target="_blank">Audition Page</a>&nbsp;for more information!

Matilda the Musical showtimes at Theatre Salina

Based on a true story, "Dreamin’ Wild" is a testament to patience, optimism, and creative ambition.

The film’s title is also the name of the debut album written, produced, and recorded by teenage brothers Donnie and Joe Emerson. The precocious amateur musicians, who grew up on a farm in the state of Washington, poured their hearts into that record and were met with public indifference. 

Thirty years later, Joe (Walton Goggins) and Donnie (Casey Affleck) are struggling with adult responsibilities. Their father (Beau Bridges) has lost nearly all of his farmland. 

Donnie and his wife Nancy (Zooey Deschanel) perform at small venues around the area, but they have kids of their own and trouble making ends meet. 

Joe no longer plays music at all. But then fate intervenes: a record collector finds a copy of "Dreamin’ Wild," likes what he hears, and gets a music executive to listen. 

The executive hears a lost masterpiece. He wants to re-release the album behind a big marketing campaign. The New York Times does a story on the Emersons. 

But the sudden spotlight brings its own kind of stress: Joe and Donnie aren’t the same wide-eyed, enthusiastic artists they were as teens. 

Writer-director Bill Pohlad wisely emphasizes characterization over plot, knowing that the story’s feel-good narrative is fairly clichéd by now. 

His previous film, Love and Mercy (about The Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson) showed great empathy for musical artists and a keen awareness of the negative effects of fame, media attention, and sky-high expectations. 

An added bonus of the film is the soundtrack itself, showcasing the Emersons’ irresistibly catchy ‘’70s-era rock ‘n’ roll, giving the film a warm nostalgic glow that recalls the joy and heartache of youth.

Rated PG for mature themes and some profanity&nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1694797827580.jpeg" alt="Dreamin' Wild movie poster&nbsp;Image Courtesy Salina Art Center" />
 <figcaption>Dreamin' Wild movie poster&nbsp;Image Courtesy Salina Art Center</figcaption>
 </figure>By SALINA POSTBased on a true story, "Dreamin’ Wild" is a testament to patience, optimism, and creative ambition.<div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/CV9Q05R66Nc?si=ND02_csU1pHbvx_R" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe>
</div>The film’s title is also the name of the debut album written, produced, and recorded by teenage brothers Donnie and Joe Emerson. The precocious amateur musicians, who grew up on a farm in the state of Washington, poured their hearts into that record and were met with public indifference. Thirty years later, Joe (Walton Goggins) and Donnie (Casey Affleck) are struggling with adult responsibilities. Their father (Beau Bridges) has lost nearly all of his farmland. Donnie and his wife Nancy (Zooey Deschanel) perform at small venues around the area, but they have kids of their own and trouble making ends meet. Joe no longer plays music at all. But then fate intervenes: a record collector finds a copy of "Dreamin’ Wild," likes what he hears, and gets a music executive to listen. The executive hears a lost masterpiece. He wants to re-release the album behind a big marketing campaign. The New York Times does a story on the Emersons. But the sudden spotlight brings its own kind of stress: Joe and Donnie aren’t the same wide-eyed, enthusiastic artists they were as teens. Writer-director Bill Pohlad wisely emphasizes characterization over plot, knowing that the story’s feel-good narrative is fairly clichéd by now. His previous film, Love and Mercy (about The Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson) showed great empathy for musical artists and a keen awareness of the negative effects of fame, media attention, and sky-high expectations. An added bonus of the film is the soundtrack itself, showcasing the Emersons’ irresistibly catchy ‘’70s-era rock ‘n’ roll, giving the film a warm nostalgic glow that recalls the joy and heartache of youth.Rated PG for mature themes and some profanity&nbsp;111 Minutes

Salina Arts Center Cinema presents 'Dreamin' Wild' Sept. 15-20

Professional and amateur photographers from across America will be in Abilene Friday to participate in a unique event on the Abilene and Smoky Valley Railroad: a day-long railroad photography charter train. 

Thirty photographers have registered for the shoot, where the railroad’s prized steam locomotive, Santa Fe 3415, will be the star. The photo train is not sponsored by the A&amp;SV; rather, the day-long charter is the brainchild of St. Louis photographer Dak Dillon, who has organized the photo train to be a fundraiser for the A&amp;SV’s looming project, the rebuild of its iconic 1919 steam locomotive. 

Santa Fe 3415 is scheduled to be taken out of service next month, disassembled, and rebuilt with a new boiler and flues, a procedure required by the Federal Railroad Administration to be completed every 15 years. A&amp;SV officials expect the locomotive to be out of service for the 2024 tourism season but are hopeful that the engine will return to the railroad’s lineup in May 2025.

Dillon said he has raised $10,000 from registration fees, which will be donated to the A&amp;SV’s Santa Fe 3415 restoration fund. Dillon is no stranger to Abilene, as he has visited several times to ride the railroad’s stream-driven trains. 

“I decided to do this project because I like Abilene. It’s a small town, similar to where I grew up. People are friendly, everybody knows everybody else, and people get involved in their community,” said Dillon, who has also written about Santa Fe 3415 for Railfan and Railroad magazine, a national publication.

A photojournalism graduate from the University of Missouri School of Journalism, Dillon owns Hub and Spoke, a marketing and digital advertising agency in St. Louis. He developed a love for photography at age 12 and has spent most of his adult life primarily shooting photos of college and professional sports and NASCAR events. But he also been interested in trains since childhood, a fascination that led to railroad photography as a hobby. 

So far, he has personally photographed 20 different railroads across the country, including the Abilene and Smoky Valley.

This will be Dillon’s second organized railroad photo shoot excursion train. He is coordinating a similar event on the Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad based in Chama, New Mexico, next month. According to Dillon, railroad photography is a growing hobby among rail enthusiasts in the U.S., and the Abilene photo train is only the latest of the many such events held across the country. Most shoots are conducted on charter trains on excursion railroads.

  “We’ll have people coming to Abilene from Boston to California and all points in between,” said Dillon, who added that there is a variety of backgrounds represented by the visiting photographers, who will spend most of the weekend in Dickinson County.

People who photograph trains tend to be older, mostly retired, have disposable income and can travel in the middle of the week when most railroad photoshoots are held, Dillon said. But he added that age is not the biggest factor. Some younger participants have also registered for the photo shoot.

“One of our attendees is only 16 years old and is traveling with his mom from southern California to Abilene. This kid posts his train pictures on Instagram where he has about 120,000 followers,” said Dillon.

Dillon sees a new generation of railroad photographers emerging.

 “They are likely in their mid 20s, who may have more money which would allow them to travel more, who likely grew up watching Thomas the Train on TV, and they may have later grown up chasing trains and taking pictures of them. They are inspired by the idea of railroad photo trains but have not yet attended a full event. These people are most likely to later become real photographers or who may even become volunteers for railroads like the Abilene and Smoky Valley.” 

  Other well-known railroad photographers spending time in Abilene will include “a guy who has ridden the most miles on Amtrack than anyone in America. 

He’s known as Amtrack’s ‘Million Mile Rider,’ and he has taken railroad photos everywhere.”  Friday’s event will feature three different opportunities for these unique A&amp;SV passengers to catch the steam locomotive in action.

The train will leave Abilene’s historic Rock Island Depot at 6:40 a.m., allowing photographers to take advantage of the early morning light as the engine rolls through the Smoky Hill River Valley. Dillon said photographers will have the opportunity to request that engineers Steve Schwarting and Chris Rush stop the train at various locations along the mainline to shoot photos of the engine in a variety of settings at daybreak.An afternoon session will allow photographers to capture Santa Fe 3415 in scenes that are representative of the era when the locomotive worked for the ATSF pulling passenger trains between Chicago and Kansas City. 

Dillon has arranged for shoots that will feature more vintage props that suggest a more frontier setting reminiscent of Abilene's cow town days, as horses and riders from the area will ride alongside the engine. And from the 1930s through the 1950s, with help from Abilene businessman Rod Riffel, Dillon has arranged for six classic autos from various owners in the area to be trackside for shoots with the engine.

For a night photo session, Dillon has secured professional TV lighting that will give photographers the opportunity to photograph the Rock Island Depot and the engine against the nighttime sky. 

“So many features relating to steam power are more visible in that type of setting,” said Dillon. “Things like the locomotive letting off steam, for example, are much more dramatic in darker surroundings.”

Dillon said photos that will emerge from the event will be kept in each photographer’s collection or posted in their blogs and social media platforms. Some photos may even be published in railfan magazines across the country and even worldwide.Abilene and Smoky Valley President and General Manager Ross Boelling said the photo train is a first for the railroad and it is an event that signifies the A&amp;SV’s regional and national stature.

“Sometimes we forget what a treasure Santa Fe 3415 is among railroad enthusiasts,” said Boelling. “We’re the only steam railroad in Kansas, and that creates a lot of regional interest in riding our trains. But the engine also attracts people from well beyond the borders of Kansas. This further illustrates the nationwide drawing power of our railroad and the role we play with our museum partners in drawing tourists to Abilene.”

 Boelling added a note of appreciation for Dillon and his organization's efforts.  “Our railroad thrives on peoples' imagination and enthusiasm for trains, and that’s true for our passengers as well as our volunteers. We thank Dak Dillon and those who will be attending Abilene, many of them for the first time, and we hope this will become an annual event.”&nbsp;&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/6/1686571051595.jpeg" alt="Santa Fe 3415 steam locomotive. Photo Courtesy A&amp;SV" />
 <figcaption>Santa Fe 3415 steam locomotive. Photo Courtesy A&amp;SV</figcaption>
 </figure>SubmittedProfessional and amateur photographers from across America will be in Abilene Friday to participate in a unique event on the Abilene and Smoky Valley Railroad: a day-long railroad photography charter train. Thirty photographers have registered for the shoot, where the railroad’s prized steam locomotive, Santa Fe 3415, will be the star. The photo train is not sponsored by the A&amp;SV; rather, the day-long charter is the brainchild of St. Louis photographer Dak Dillon, who has organized the photo train to be a fundraiser for the A&amp;SV’s looming project, the rebuild of its iconic 1919 steam locomotive. Santa Fe 3415 is scheduled to be taken out of service next month, disassembled, and rebuilt with a new boiler and flues, a procedure required by the Federal Railroad Administration to be completed every 15 years. A&amp;SV officials expect the locomotive to be out of service for the 2024 tourism season but are hopeful that the engine will return to the railroad’s lineup in May 2025.Dillon said he has raised $10,000 from registration fees, which will be donated to the A&amp;SV’s Santa Fe 3415 restoration fund. Dillon is no stranger to Abilene, as he has visited several times to ride the railroad’s stream-driven trains. “I decided to do this project because I like Abilene. It’s a small town, similar to where I grew up. People are friendly, everybody knows everybody else, and people get involved in their community,” said Dillon, who has also written about Santa Fe 3415 for Railfan and Railroad magazine, a national publication.A photojournalism graduate from the University of Missouri School of Journalism, Dillon owns Hub and Spoke, a marketing and digital advertising agency in St. Louis. He developed a love for photography at age 12 and has spent most of his adult life primarily shooting photos of college and professional sports and NASCAR events. But he also been interested in trains since childhood, a fascination that led to railroad photography as a hobby. So far, he has personally photographed 20 different railroads across the country, including the Abilene and Smoky Valley.This will be Dillon’s second organized railroad photo shoot excursion train. He is coordinating a similar event on the Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad based in Chama, New Mexico, next month. According to Dillon, railroad photography is a growing hobby among rail enthusiasts in the U.S., and the Abilene photo train is only the latest of the many such events held across the country. Most shoots are conducted on charter trains on excursion railroads. “We’ll have people coming to Abilene from Boston to California and all points in between,” said Dillon, who added that there is a variety of backgrounds represented by the visiting photographers, who will spend most of the weekend in Dickinson County.People who photograph trains tend to be older, mostly retired, have disposable income and can travel in the middle of the week when most railroad photoshoots are held, Dillon said. But he added that age is not the biggest factor. Some younger participants have also registered for the photo shoot.“One of our attendees is only 16 years old and is traveling with his mom from southern California to Abilene. This kid posts his train pictures on Instagram where he has about 120,000 followers,” said Dillon.Dillon sees a new generation of railroad photographers emerging. “They are likely in their mid 20s, who may have more money which would allow them to travel more, who likely grew up watching Thomas the Train on TV, and they may have later grown up chasing trains and taking pictures of them. They are inspired by the idea of railroad photo trains but have not yet attended a full event. These people are most likely to later become real photographers or who may even become volunteers for railroads like the Abilene and Smoky Valley.” Other well-known railroad photographers spending time in Abilene will include “a guy who has ridden the most miles on Amtrack than anyone in America. He’s known as Amtrack’s ‘Million Mile Rider,’ and he has taken railroad photos everywhere.” Friday’s event will feature three different opportunities for these unique A&amp;SV passengers to catch the steam locomotive in action.The train will leave Abilene’s historic Rock Island Depot at 6:40 a.m., allowing photographers to take advantage of the early morning light as the engine rolls through the Smoky Hill River Valley. Dillon said photographers will have the opportunity to request that engineers Steve Schwarting and Chris Rush stop the train at various locations along the mainline to shoot photos of the engine in a variety of settings at daybreak.An afternoon session will allow photographers to capture Santa Fe 3415 in scenes that are representative of the era when the locomotive worked for the ATSF pulling passenger trains between Chicago and Kansas City. Dillon has arranged for shoots that will feature more vintage props that suggest a more frontier setting reminiscent of Abilene's cow town days, as horses and riders from the area will ride alongside the engine. And from the 1930s through the 1950s, with help from Abilene businessman Rod Riffel, Dillon has arranged for six classic autos from various owners in the area to be trackside for shoots with the engine.For a night photo session, Dillon has secured professional TV lighting that will give photographers the opportunity to photograph the Rock Island Depot and the engine against the nighttime sky. “So many features relating to steam power are more visible in that type of setting,” said Dillon. “Things like the locomotive letting off steam, for example, are much more dramatic in darker surroundings.”Dillon said photos that will emerge from the event will be kept in each photographer’s collection or posted in their blogs and social media platforms. Some photos may even be published in railfan magazines across the country and even worldwide.Abilene and Smoky Valley President and General Manager Ross Boelling said the photo train is a first for the railroad and it is an event that signifies the A&amp;SV’s regional and national stature.“Sometimes we forget what a treasure Santa Fe 3415 is among railroad enthusiasts,” said Boelling. “We’re the only steam railroad in Kansas, and that creates a lot of regional interest in riding our trains. But the engine also attracts people from well beyond the borders of Kansas. This further illustrates the nationwide drawing power of our railroad and the role we play with our museum partners in drawing tourists to Abilene.” Boelling added a note of appreciation for Dillon and his organization's efforts. “Our railroad thrives on peoples' imagination and enthusiasm for trains, and that’s true for our passengers as well as our volunteers. We thank Dak Dillon and those who will be attending Abilene, many of them for the first time, and we hope this will become an annual event.”&nbsp;&nbsp;

ASVR: Santa Fe 3415 draws photographers from across the nation

Abilene event organizers are finishing the last-minute preparations for the<a href="https://www.facebook.com/abileneoktoberfest"> 6th Annual Oktoberfest</a>. The family-friendly event is free to enter and will take place from Sept. 15-16 in downtown Abilene.&nbsp;

Jamie Greening, Abilene Oktoberfest organizer, said Friday night will have more activities than in previous years.&nbsp;

The festival kicks off at 6 p.m. Friday with activities, vendors, and performances by the Lazy Wayne Band. The Large Festival will kick off Saturday at 1:00 p.m. with live music and dancers from the <a href="http://blautaler.org/">KC Blautaler Schuhplattler</a> performing throughout the day.&nbsp;

At 5 p.m. Abilene's Mayor, Trevor&nbsp; Witt, along with all festival vendors, will tap the keg and start the Oktoberfest ceremony.&nbsp;

“This year we actually expanded from last year. We have more food vendors, crafts and Bier Gardens.&nbsp; Our children's section has games, bouncy houses, and train rides.&nbsp; &nbsp;Each year we are growing in numbers and activities," Greening said.&nbsp;

Heidi Anderson, Abilene Oktoberfest organizer, said thanks to the support of their sponsors, Abilene Oktoberfest is considered one of the most authentic celebrations in Kansas.&nbsp;

Greening said thanks to community support the event organizing group is looking at possibly making it a three-day event in the future.

Event sponsors include Kansas Best Realty and Marshall Motors-along with numerous local businesses and support from the City of Abilene.

Expanding its footprint from last year, Abilene Oktoberfest will take place at Little Ike Park on 3rd and Spruce Street in Abilene. Greening said it will be double the space they had for last year's event and they are expecting a larger crowd.&nbsp; 

"Last year we had visitors from about 10 different states," Greening said.

6 p.m. - Festival Begin with bounce houses, barrel train, food, drinks and vendors

3 p.m. - Hammerschlagen Competition&nbsp;

4 p.m. - Blautaler Schuhplattler of Kansas City performs&nbsp;

5:30 p.m. - Opening Ceremony with tapping of the keg by Mayor Trevor Witt

6 p.m. - Blautaler Schuhplattler of Kansas City Performs&nbsp;

7 p.m. - Stein Hoisting Competition&nbsp;

7:30 p.m. - Blautaler Schuhplattler of Kansas City performs

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1694555486403.jpeg" alt="The S V Blautaler dance group will perform at the 6th Annual Abilene Oktoberfest. Photos Courtesy&nbsp; Abilene Oktoberfest" />
 <figcaption>The S V Blautaler dance group will perform at the 6th Annual Abilene Oktoberfest. Photos Courtesy&nbsp; Abilene Oktoberfest</figcaption>
 </figure> By SALINA POST Abilene event organizers are finishing the last-minute preparations for the<a href="https://www.facebook.com/abileneoktoberfest"> 6th Annual Oktoberfest</a>. The family-friendly event is free to enter and will take place from Sept. 15-16 in downtown Abilene.&nbsp;Jamie Greening, Abilene Oktoberfest organizer, said Friday night will have more activities than in previous years.&nbsp;The festival kicks off at 6 p.m. Friday with activities, vendors, and performances by the Lazy Wayne Band. The Large Festival will kick off Saturday at 1:00 p.m. with live music and dancers from the <a href="http://blautaler.org/">KC Blautaler Schuhplattler</a> performing throughout the day.&nbsp; At 5 p.m. Abilene's Mayor, Trevor&nbsp; Witt, along with all festival vendors, will tap the keg and start the Oktoberfest ceremony.&nbsp;“This year we actually expanded from last year. We have more food vendors, crafts and Bier Gardens.&nbsp; Our children's section has games, bouncy houses, and train rides.&nbsp; &nbsp;Each year we are growing in numbers and activities," Greening said.&nbsp;<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1694555686436.jpeg" alt="Photo from Abilene Oktoberfest last year.&nbsp;" />
 <figcaption>Photo from Abilene Oktoberfest last year.&nbsp;</figcaption>
 </figure>Heidi Anderson, Abilene Oktoberfest organizer, said thanks to the support of their sponsors, Abilene Oktoberfest is considered one of the most authentic celebrations in Kansas.&nbsp;Greening said thanks to community support the event organizing group is looking at possibly making it a three-day event in the future.Event sponsors include Kansas Best Realty and Marshall Motors-along with numerous local businesses and support from the City of Abilene.Expanding its footprint from last year, Abilene Oktoberfest will take place at Little Ike Park on 3rd and Spruce Street in Abilene. Greening said it will be double the space they had for last year's event and they are expecting a larger crowd.&nbsp; "Last year we had visitors from about 10 different states," Greening said.<h2>Oktoberfest Schedule</h2>Sept. 156 p.m. - Festival Begin with bounce houses, barrel train, food, drinks and vendors7 p.m. - Lazy Wayne Band on main stageSept. 161 p.m. - Festival Opens2 p.m. - Cornhole Tournament&nbsp;3 p.m. - Hammerschlagen Competition&nbsp;4 p.m. - Blautaler Schuhplattler of Kansas City performs&nbsp;4:30 p.m. - Keg Races5:30 p.m. - Opening Ceremony with tapping of the keg by Mayor Trevor Witt6 p.m. - Blautaler Schuhplattler of Kansas City Performs&nbsp;7 p.m. - Stein Hoisting Competition&nbsp;7:30 p.m. - Blautaler Schuhplattler of Kansas City performs8:30 p.m. - Paramount 80’s Band

An authentic German experience, Abilene Oktoberfest Sept. 15-16

Kansas Wesleyan University has announced a performance by&nbsp;comedian&nbsp;Trey Mack as part of the event line-up for Family Weekend at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 15, in Fitzpatrick Auditorium in Sams Hall of Fine Arts. Admission is free.

Mack, whose performance will mark his second on the KWU campus, is a stand-up&nbsp;comedian&nbsp;based out of Dallas, Texas. Mixing his observational comedy with music and his Christian beliefs, he has previously worked with fellow&nbsp;comedian&nbsp;Kevin Hart and has his own special on Amazon Prime, titled “Have Fun.”

For additional information on Kansas Wesleyan University, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.kwu.edu/news" target="_blank">www.kwu.edu/news</a>.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/9/1631584139662.jpeg" alt="KWU Pioneer Hall feat.jpg" />
 <figcaption>KWU Pioneer Hall feat.jpg</figcaption>
 </figure>SubmittedKansas Wesleyan University has announced a performance by&nbsp;comedian&nbsp;Trey Mack as part of the event line-up for Family Weekend at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 15, in Fitzpatrick Auditorium in Sams Hall of Fine Arts. Admission is free.Mack, whose performance will mark his second on the KWU campus, is a stand-up&nbsp;comedian&nbsp;based out of Dallas, Texas. Mixing his observational comedy with music and his Christian beliefs, he has previously worked with fellow&nbsp;comedian&nbsp;Kevin Hart and has his own special on Amazon Prime, titled “Have Fun.”For additional information on Kansas Wesleyan University, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.kwu.edu/news" target="_blank">www.kwu.edu/news</a>.

KWU to host comedian Trey Mack Sept. 15

The band KANSAS is bringing their 50th Anniversary-Another Fork in the Road Tour to Salina in March.

Their only two tour dates in Kansas are at 8:00 p.m. on March 22 and 23 in downtown Salina's Stiefel Theatre, 151 S. Santa Fe Avenue.

Tickets start at $59 and go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday. Buy online at:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.stiefeltheatre.org/">www.stiefeltheatre.org</a>&nbsp;or by calling the Stiefel at 785-827-1998. The Stiefel box office is open for phone or walk-up sales from noon to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Another Fork in the Road 50th Anniversary Tour

As a result of brisk ticket sales and numerous sellouts, America’s preeminent progressive rock band KANSAS is extending their 50th&nbsp;Anniversary Tour. The “Another Fork in The Road” Tour celebrates 50 years of the band’s illustrious music history with concerts featuring two full hours of memorable hits, fan favorites and deep cuts rarely performed live. The tour has been hallmarked by energetic and spellbinding performances at some of the foremost theaters and performing arts centers across the United States and into Canada.&nbsp;Most newly announced concert dates go on sale this Friday, September 15, 2023, at 10AM Local Venue Time. KANSAS Fan Club, American Express Card Holders, and other presales begin today, September 12, at 11AM Local Venue Time.&nbsp;

Previously announced concert dates and KANSAS VIP Packages are on sale now and selling fast. &nbsp;

Ticket information can be found at&nbsp;<a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__kansasband.com_tour-2Ddates_&amp;d=DwQFaQ&amp;c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&amp;r=eMVcxv3zRBN6EVdacnz-0zck-eSje7X7LhPIcnLs0Kc&amp;m=bwsjwUG41dc7NTTEAN-SuuN0g06nLpL5GBfbk3ElSPs&amp;s=ZMNfnum1b3_7_dquixNwT2SD3QEm-r7oWHiepw8OKlw&amp;e=" target="_blank">kansasband.com/tour-dates/</a>&nbsp;

“The way audiences have received the 50th&nbsp;Anniversary Tour has been spectacular,” offers KANSAS drummer and original member Phil Ehart. “It only made sense to extend the tour into 2024. We look forward to being able for fans in more locations to see the tour – and for people who loved it the first time to see it again!” Ehart adds, “Heck, the first 50 dates didn’t even include the state of Kansas. You know we must perform there!”&nbsp;

In a recent tribute to the band’s five decades of success, Billboard Magazine describes the basis for their longstanding appeal: “Blending blues-based hard rock and intricate progressive constructions, KANSAS staked out its own musical territory, at once original and accessible.”&nbsp;<a href="https://www.billboard.com/music/rock/kansas-anniversary-carry-on-wayward-son-dust-in-the-wind-interview-1235327636/" target="_blank">Billboard.com -&nbsp;KANSAS Hits 50</a>&nbsp;

“Our entire career has been a winding journey,” comments KANSAS guitarist and original member Richard Williams. “Whether it’s been the ‘original’ lineup signing with Don Kirshner, years on the bus, touring with Queen, and finally worldwide success peaking with&nbsp;Leftoverture&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;Point of Know Return.”

“That was followed by various lineup changes, the valleys of the 90’s and ‘dinosaur bands’ losing steam, to our most recent ‘rebirth’ and success of our latest new music over the last eight years.” He concludes, “There have been several forks in the road of that journey. This 50th&nbsp;Anniversary Tour and release represent that journey and the forks along that road.”&nbsp;

To further celebrate the band’s 50th&nbsp;Anniversary, InsideOutMusic has released&nbsp;Another Fork in the Road – 50 Years of KANSAS. The 3-CD career-spanning collection features carefully selected tracks from across KANSAS’s sizable discography. It also includes a new version of the song ‘Can I Tell You.’ Originally released on their 1974 debut album, the song is updated by the current lineup.&nbsp;Another Fork in the Road – 50 Years of KANSAS&nbsp;is available now. Fans can order it here -&nbsp;<a href="https://kansas.lnk.to/AnotherForkInTheRoad-50YearsOfKansas" target="_blank">https://kansas.lnk.to/AnotherForkInTheRoad-50YearsOfKansas</a>&nbsp;

KANSAS boasts a current lineup including original drummer Phil Ehart, bassist &amp; vocalist Billy Greer, lead vocalist &amp; keyboardist Ronnie Platt, keyboardist &amp; vocalist Tom Brislin, violinist &amp; guitarist Joe Deninzon, and original guitarist Richard Williams. Additionally, Eric Holmquist fills in on drums for the first part of each concert while Phil Ehart continues to recover from an arm injury. With no signs of slowing down, KANSAS continues to perform in front of large and enthusiastic audiences.&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1694535706720.jpeg" alt="Photo Credit Todd Jolicoeur @Toddstarrphotography" />
 <figcaption>Photo Credit Todd Jolicoeur @Toddstarrphotography</figcaption>
 </figure>By SALINA POSTThe band KANSAS is bringing their 50th Anniversary-Another Fork in the Road Tour to Salina in March.Their only two tour dates in Kansas are at 8:00 p.m. on March 22 and 23 in downtown Salina's Stiefel Theatre, 151 S. Santa Fe Avenue.Tickets start at $59 and go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday. Buy online at:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.stiefeltheatre.org/">www.stiefeltheatre.org</a>&nbsp;or by calling the Stiefel at 785-827-1998. The Stiefel box office is open for phone or walk-up sales from noon to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1694536256737.jpeg" alt="KANSAS 50th Anniversary Tour Dates" />
 <figcaption>KANSAS 50th Anniversary Tour Dates</figcaption>
 </figure><h2>Another Fork in the Road 50th Anniversary Tour</h2>As a result of brisk ticket sales and numerous sellouts, America’s preeminent progressive rock band KANSAS is extending their 50th&nbsp;Anniversary Tour. The “Another Fork in The Road” Tour celebrates 50 years of the band’s illustrious music history with concerts featuring two full hours of memorable hits, fan favorites and deep cuts rarely performed live. The tour has been hallmarked by energetic and spellbinding performances at some of the foremost theaters and performing arts centers across the United States and into Canada.&nbsp;Most newly announced concert dates go on sale this Friday, September 15, 2023, at 10AM Local Venue Time. KANSAS Fan Club, American Express Card Holders, and other presales begin today, September 12, at 11AM Local Venue Time.&nbsp;Previously announced concert dates and KANSAS VIP Packages are on sale now and selling fast. &nbsp;Ticket information can be found at&nbsp;<a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__kansasband.com_tour-2Ddates_&amp;d=DwQFaQ&amp;c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&amp;r=eMVcxv3zRBN6EVdacnz-0zck-eSje7X7LhPIcnLs0Kc&amp;m=bwsjwUG41dc7NTTEAN-SuuN0g06nLpL5GBfbk3ElSPs&amp;s=ZMNfnum1b3_7_dquixNwT2SD3QEm-r7oWHiepw8OKlw&amp;e=" target="_blank">kansasband.com/tour-dates/</a>&nbsp;“The way audiences have received the 50th&nbsp;Anniversary Tour has been spectacular,” offers KANSAS drummer and original member Phil Ehart. “It only made sense to extend the tour into 2024. We look forward to being able for fans in more locations to see the tour – and for people who loved it the first time to see it again!” Ehart adds, “Heck, the first 50 dates didn’t even include the state of Kansas. You know we must perform there!”&nbsp;<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1694535729448.jpeg" alt="The Band Kansas Collage" />
 <figcaption>The Band Kansas Collage</figcaption>
 </figure>In a recent tribute to the band’s five decades of success, Billboard Magazine describes the basis for their longstanding appeal: “Blending blues-based hard rock and intricate progressive constructions, KANSAS staked out its own musical territory, at once original and accessible.”&nbsp;<a href="https://www.billboard.com/music/rock/kansas-anniversary-carry-on-wayward-son-dust-in-the-wind-interview-1235327636/" target="_blank">Billboard.com -&nbsp;KANSAS Hits 50</a>&nbsp;“Our entire career has been a winding journey,” comments KANSAS guitarist and original member Richard Williams. “Whether it’s been the ‘original’ lineup signing with Don Kirshner, years on the bus, touring with Queen, and finally worldwide success peaking with&nbsp;Leftoverture&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;Point of Know Return.” “That was followed by various lineup changes, the valleys of the 90’s and ‘dinosaur bands’ losing steam, to our most recent ‘rebirth’ and success of our latest new music over the last eight years.” He concludes, “There have been several forks in the road of that journey. This 50th&nbsp;Anniversary Tour and release represent that journey and the forks along that road.”&nbsp;To further celebrate the band’s 50th&nbsp;Anniversary, InsideOutMusic has released&nbsp;Another Fork in the Road – 50 Years of KANSAS. The 3-CD career-spanning collection features carefully selected tracks from across KANSAS’s sizable discography. It also includes a new version of the song ‘Can I Tell You.’ Originally released on their 1974 debut album, the song is updated by the current lineup.&nbsp;Another Fork in the Road – 50 Years of KANSAS&nbsp;is available now. Fans can order it here -&nbsp;<a href="https://kansas.lnk.to/AnotherForkInTheRoad-50YearsOfKansas" target="_blank">https://kansas.lnk.to/AnotherForkInTheRoad-50YearsOfKansas</a>&nbsp;KANSAS boasts a current lineup including original drummer Phil Ehart, bassist &amp; vocalist Billy Greer, lead vocalist &amp; keyboardist Ronnie Platt, keyboardist &amp; vocalist Tom Brislin, violinist &amp; guitarist Joe Deninzon, and original guitarist Richard Williams. Additionally, Eric Holmquist fills in on drums for the first part of each concert while Phil Ehart continues to recover from an arm injury. With no signs of slowing down, KANSAS continues to perform in front of large and enthusiastic audiences.&nbsp;

The Band KANSAS to perform at Stiefel in March

Writer-director Celine Song makes a stunning debut with a romance that is deeply affecting, yet solidly connected to the real world. 

This kind of emotional resonance, without a fairytale setting, quirky plot contrivances, or whimsical silliness is decidedly unusual in modern cinema—some call them “love stories for grown-ups,” and Hollywood hasn’t been comfortable making them since Ingrid Bergman and Charles Boyer lit up the screen.

 Sincere but realistic romantic dramas are difficult to pull off in our current age of irony, but when they’re done well—like&nbsp;Past Lives—they’re absolutely unforgettable. Song’s love story is a triptych, portraying two soulmates,&nbsp;Na Youn and Hae Sung,&nbsp;in their adolescence, young adulthood, and then approaching middle age. 

With each chapter, their connection becomes more vivid and absorbing, despite the fact they’re physically separated so long—Na Youn (renaming herself “Nora”) moves to New York, marries a writer, and becomes a renowned playwright herself. Hae Sung, who remained in South Korea, re-connects with Nora through Facebook. Sparks are rekindled. Past, present, and future begin to merge. Nora’s attraction is tempered by moral qualms but also, subtly, a desire to distance herself from her native country. But as Song suggests, our present selves are inextricably bound to our past selves, like being in a constant state of reincarnation. 

Other films would’ve treated such ideas as magic (or worse, as “Asian mysticism”); but&nbsp;Past Lives&nbsp;is intriguingly philosophical without ever smothering the heart of its romance. Greta Lee and Teo Yoo are wonderful as the adult Nora and Hae Sung, conveying more passion and intimacy through Skype conversations than most actors can muster in sweaty embraces. 

Forbidden love is perhaps the most intoxicating kind, and&nbsp;Past Lives&nbsp;tantalizes viewers before culminating in an unexpected, powerful emotional climax.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1694106547823.jpeg" alt="Past Lives movie poster Image Courtesy Salina Art Center" />
 <figcaption>Past Lives movie poster Image Courtesy Salina Art Center</figcaption>
 </figure>By SALINA POSTWriter-director Celine Song makes a stunning debut with a romance that is deeply affecting, yet solidly connected to the real world. This kind of emotional resonance, without a fairytale setting, quirky plot contrivances, or whimsical silliness is decidedly unusual in modern cinema—some call them “love stories for grown-ups,” and Hollywood hasn’t been comfortable making them since Ingrid Bergman and Charles Boyer lit up the screen. Sincere but realistic romantic dramas are difficult to pull off in our current age of irony, but when they’re done well—like&nbsp;Past Lives—they’re absolutely unforgettable. Song’s love story is a triptych, portraying two soulmates,&nbsp;Na Youn and Hae Sung,&nbsp;in their adolescence, young adulthood, and then approaching middle age. With each chapter, their connection becomes more vivid and absorbing, despite the fact they’re physically separated so long—Na Youn (renaming herself “Nora”) moves to New York, marries a writer, and becomes a renowned playwright herself. Hae Sung, who remained in South Korea, re-connects with Nora through Facebook. Sparks are rekindled. Past, present, and future begin to merge. Nora’s attraction is tempered by moral qualms but also, subtly, a desire to distance herself from her native country. But as Song suggests, our present selves are inextricably bound to our past selves, like being in a constant state of reincarnation. Other films would’ve treated such ideas as magic (or worse, as “Asian mysticism”); but&nbsp;Past Lives&nbsp;is intriguingly philosophical without ever smothering the heart of its romance. Greta Lee and Teo Yoo are wonderful as the adult Nora and Hae Sung, conveying more passion and intimacy through Skype conversations than most actors can muster in sweaty embraces. Forbidden love is perhaps the most intoxicating kind, and&nbsp;Past Lives&nbsp;tantalizes viewers before culminating in an unexpected, powerful emotional climax.&nbsp;&nbsp;Rated PG-13 for profanity.In English and Korean with subtitles.105 Minutes<h2>SPONSORED BY</h2>AD ASTRA BOOKS &amp; COFFEEHOUSEBRIGID, QUINT, JAMIE &amp; JOHN HALLEQUITY BANKGREATER SALINA COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONWEDEL FINANCIAL GROUP

Salina Arts Center Cinema presents, 'Past Lives' Sept. 8-13

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Steve Harwell, the longtime frontman of the Grammy-nominated&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/28dcd9f7453f48388318514f52c6281a" target="_blank">pop rock band Smash Mouth</a>&nbsp;has died. He was 56.

The band’s manager, Robert Hayes, said Harwell “passed peacefully and comfortably” Monday morning surrounded by family and friends at his home in Boise, Idaho. The cause of death was acute liver failure, Hayes said in a statement.

Smash Mouth was known for hits including “All star” and “Then the morning comes.”

"Steve Harwell was a true American Original. A larger than life character who shot up into the sky like a Roman candle,” Hayes said. “Steve should be remembered for his unwavering focus and impassioned determination to reach the heights of pop stardom.”

Born in California in 1967, Harwell performed in a rap group called F.O.S. (Freedom of Speech) before forming Smash Mouth in 1994. The band released&nbsp;<a href="https://www.riaa.com/gold-platinum/?tab_active=default-award&amp;se=smash+mouth#search_section" target="_blank">two platinum albums</a>&nbsp;on Interscope Records, the ska-fueled 1997’s “Fush Yu Mang” and 1999’s “Astro Lounge.” The second album featured some of the band’s biggest hits, including the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.grammy.com/artists/smash-mouth/15922" target="_blank">Grammy-nominated</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.riaa.com/gold-platinum/?tab_active=default-award&amp;se=smash+mouth#search_section" target="_blank">platinum single “All Star,”</a>&nbsp;which appeared in the movie “Shrek” alongside their cover of the Monkees’ “I’m a Believer.”

Humor was a driving force behind Smash Mouth’s success, and at the forefront was Harwell’s playful alt-rock voice and persona. He made a cameo in 2001 comedy film “Rat Race,” and had a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.eater.com/2019/4/1/18290400/guy-fieri-smash-mouth" target="_blank">well-documented friendship</a>&nbsp;with the Food Network chef and host Guy Fieri.

“His only tools were his irrepressible charm and charisma, his fearlessly reckless ambition, and his king-size cajones,” Hayes said. “Steve lived a 100% full-throttle life. Burning brightly across the universe before burning out.”

“He will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved him,” he said.

Harwell left Smash Mouth in 2021 and the band continued to tour with Zach Goode as the singer. The band&nbsp;<a href="https://www.billboard.com/music/rock/smash-mouth-singer-steve-harwell-retires-health-issues-9644066/" target="_blank">released a statement</a>&nbsp;at the time saying Harwell had been diagnosed with cardiomyopathy eight years earlier and had suffered “nonstop serious medical setbacks including heart failure as well as acute Wernicke Encephalopathy.”

Hayes had released a statement on Sunday saying Harwell was in hospice care.

Harwell will be cremated in Boise and buried in San Jose, California, alongside his mother, Hayes said.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Steve Harwell, the longtime frontman of the Grammy-nominated&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/28dcd9f7453f48388318514f52c6281a" target="_blank">pop rock band Smash Mouth</a>&nbsp;has died. He was 56.The band’s manager, Robert Hayes, said Harwell “passed peacefully and comfortably” Monday morning surrounded by family and friends at his home in Boise, Idaho. The cause of death was acute liver failure, Hayes said in a statement.Smash Mouth was known for hits including “All star” and “Then the morning comes.”"Steve Harwell was a true American Original. A larger than life character who shot up into the sky like a Roman candle,” Hayes said. “Steve should be remembered for his unwavering focus and impassioned determination to reach the heights of pop stardom.”Born in California in 1967, Harwell performed in a rap group called F.O.S. (Freedom of Speech) before forming Smash Mouth in 1994. The band released&nbsp;<a href="https://www.riaa.com/gold-platinum/?tab_active=default-award&amp;se=smash+mouth#search_section" target="_blank">two platinum albums</a>&nbsp;on Interscope Records, the ska-fueled 1997’s “Fush Yu Mang” and 1999’s “Astro Lounge.” The second album featured some of the band’s biggest hits, including the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.grammy.com/artists/smash-mouth/15922" target="_blank">Grammy-nominated</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.riaa.com/gold-platinum/?tab_active=default-award&amp;se=smash+mouth#search_section" target="_blank">platinum single “All Star,”</a>&nbsp;which appeared in the movie “Shrek” alongside their cover of the Monkees’ “I’m a Believer.”Humor was a driving force behind Smash Mouth’s success, and at the forefront was Harwell’s playful alt-rock voice and persona. He made a cameo in 2001 comedy film “Rat Race,” and had a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.eater.com/2019/4/1/18290400/guy-fieri-smash-mouth" target="_blank">well-documented friendship</a>&nbsp;with the Food Network chef and host Guy Fieri.“His only tools were his irrepressible charm and charisma, his fearlessly reckless ambition, and his king-size cajones,” Hayes said. “Steve lived a 100% full-throttle life. Burning brightly across the universe before burning out.”“He will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved him,” he said.Harwell left Smash Mouth in 2021 and the band continued to tour with Zach Goode as the singer. The band&nbsp;<a href="https://www.billboard.com/music/rock/smash-mouth-singer-steve-harwell-retires-health-issues-9644066/" target="_blank">released a statement</a>&nbsp;at the time saying Harwell had been diagnosed with cardiomyopathy eight years earlier and had suffered “nonstop serious medical setbacks including heart failure as well as acute Wernicke Encephalopathy.”Hayes had released a statement on Sunday saying Harwell was in hospice care.Harwell will be cremated in Boise and buried in San Jose, California, alongside his mother, Hayes said.

Smash Mouth frontman Steve Harwell dies at 56

Ryan Adams has canceled fall tour dates, including Nov. 18 at the Stiefel Theatre. All purchased tickets will be automatically refunded to the original form of payment.&nbsp;

Below is a statement from Adams addressing the cancellation.

“To my dear fans, First of all, THANK YOU. Thank you for making all the shows last year and this is so incredibly special. It’s been all the dreams at once and even on the toughest of nights you have made it a dream. Behind the scenes, however, I have been struggling with my health. My sobriety has been my anchor and as year two approaches I thank God for that clarity. I always give the shows everything I have and as anyone who saw the solo tour last year knows I play three hours or longer. I have to play the long game here so I can keep playing for you as long as I can. For me to be at my best, I have to recover from what has been a relentless spell of illness. As a result, my solo shows for this year are postponed. We will reschedule as many of those shows as possible for 2024. I am so sorry to all the folks who have already bought tickets and we’re excited for the solo shows. The Cardinals third and final leg will still be happening as scheduled.  Rest assured… I aim to be in top fighting condition for The Cardinals fall tour and hope to see some of you there. That last show at Red Rocks is gonna be one for the books. There will be lots of cool surprises via PAXAM coming very soon while I’m powering back up, so don’t fret. I love you all. Thank you for being my rocXODRA."

The Stiefel Theatre said in a news release that it was sorry and disappointed to announce this news and wish Ryan all the best.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/8/1692719942951.jpeg" alt="Ryan Adams Cancelled. Image Courtesy Stiefel Theatre" />
 <figcaption>Ryan Adams Cancelled. Image Courtesy Stiefel Theatre</figcaption>
 </figure>Stiefel Theatre ReleaseRyan Adams has canceled fall tour dates, including Nov. 18 at the Stiefel Theatre. All purchased tickets will be automatically refunded to the original form of payment.&nbsp;Below is a statement from Adams addressing the cancellation.“To my dear fans, First of all, THANK YOU. Thank you for making all the shows last year and this is so incredibly special. It’s been all the dreams at once and even on the toughest of nights you have made it a dream. Behind the scenes, however, I have been struggling with my health. My sobriety has been my anchor and as year two approaches I thank God for that clarity. I always give the shows everything I have and as anyone who saw the solo tour last year knows I play three hours or longer. I have to play the long game here so I can keep playing for you as long as I can. For me to be at my best, I have to recover from what has been a relentless spell of illness. As a result, my solo shows for this year are postponed. We will reschedule as many of those shows as possible for 2024. I am so sorry to all the folks who have already bought tickets and we’re excited for the solo shows. The Cardinals third and final leg will still be happening as scheduled. Rest assured… I aim to be in top fighting condition for The Cardinals fall tour and hope to see some of you there. That last show at Red Rocks is gonna be one for the books. There will be lots of cool surprises via PAXAM coming very soon while I’m powering back up, so don’t fret. I love you all. Thank you for being my rocXODRA."The Stiefel Theatre said in a news release that it was sorry and disappointed to announce this news and wish Ryan all the best.

STIEFEL: Ryan Adams Nov. concert cancelled 

Video Courtesy Salina Art Center YouTube channel

Point of View takes a cinematic look at dream fragments, crop circles, surveillance, and a world of light and shadows. 

Candace Hicks suggests a story revealing that a fluffy, cumulus cloud is the main character of an inept plot of cover-up, and violence and you are part of the surveillance team. You are outside of the action but an essential witness to the crime. Other narratives throughout the installation are scenes and objects based on information from unreliable sources that may or may not be true. 

Is that an actual video of a crop circle being formed? It makes you wonder. Who is providing the information? How do you know what is true and what are the stories we tell ourselves? 

Summer Exhibition 2023 | Point of View | Curated by Christine Olejniczak
Featured Artists: Candace Hicks, Alicia Kelly, Becky Hyberger, and Mandy Bernard

Find Candace here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbXk1QXViT0tUampGWVlUcGk0eFVabDlhWmh2QXxBQ3Jtc0tueXpXUlN5dkc0SlNTcU0xMHpCdDYybGNDcmFoUV93c0dUUnAwUnJUY3lMZVd6cFVONWVic2dSR0lIZXFrSmN0TS1oSWFnMk9WSmIxY2JTWHRTc1ZadTB6MXlzVWpPS0RibzlOSmN6OTlKbG5RLVl4VQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.candacehicks.com%2F&amp;v=0382djIwiTw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.candacehicks.com/</a>

<div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/0382djIwiTw" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>Video Courtesy Salina Art Center YouTube channelSalina Art CenterPoint of View takes a cinematic look at dream fragments, crop circles, surveillance, and a world of light and shadows. Candace Hicks suggests a story revealing that a fluffy, cumulus cloud is the main character of an inept plot of cover-up, and violence and you are part of the surveillance team. You are outside of the action but an essential witness to the crime. Other narratives throughout the installation are scenes and objects based on information from unreliable sources that may or may not be true. Is that an actual video of a crop circle being formed? It makes you wonder. Who is providing the information? How do you know what is true and what are the stories we tell ourselves? Summer Exhibition 2023 | Point of View | Curated by Christine Olejniczak
Featured Artists: Candace Hicks, Alicia Kelly, Becky Hyberger, and Mandy Bernard

Find Candace here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbXk1QXViT0tUampGWVlUcGk0eFVabDlhWmh2QXxBQ3Jtc0tueXpXUlN5dkc0SlNTcU0xMHpCdDYybGNDcmFoUV93c0dUUnAwUnJUY3lMZVd6cFVONWVic2dSR0lIZXFrSmN0TS1oSWFnMk9WSmIxY2JTWHRTc1ZadTB6MXlzVWpPS0RibzlOSmN6OTlKbG5RLVl4VQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.candacehicks.com%2F&amp;v=0382djIwiTw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.candacehicks.com/</a>

Artist Talk: Candace Hicks, Point of View 

One of the most powerful and eloquent voices in this extraordinary film,&nbsp; Lakota Nation vs United States, is that of poet Layli Long Soldier, who reads her work both onscreen and in voiceover. Language is a key theme of this documentary by Jesse Short Bull and Laura Tomaselli.

For ticket information and showtimes visit the art center'<a href="https://prod5.agileticketing.net/websales/pages/info.aspx?epguid=94c71b64-6119-436a-8b50-a5728e102d44&amp;evtinfo=322172~324e763b-503c-450c-8c59-54007b851949">s website here</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The language of the Lakota people was long outlawed, and their history, culture, customs, and beliefs erased—so that the European pioneers could ensure that their version of “America” was the story that survived and became embedded across the nation’s schools. 

Language is important because words have different meanings for different cultures—and something as seemingly definite and intractable as a legal treaty can easily be altered or ignored. This film explores how popular culture created the mythic “Indian” to help dehumanize an entire people, and how extermination and assimilation were explicitly backed by the U.S. government. Abraham Lincoln supported these policies, too, ordering the mass execution of 38 Dakota men charged in the “Sioux Uprising” of 1862. 

The film only touches upon Lincoln to make a larger point: American history curriculum can’t seem to make room for indigenous people, even when a popular, deified historical figure like Lincoln has significant involvement. This serves as a compelling backdrop to the specific subject, which is the continuing struggle of Lakota Nation to receive reparation, respect, and acknowledgment from our government—particularly where encroachment on their sacred lands is concerned. Appropriately angry yet related with succinct, sharp insights and visuals that speak volumes, Lakota Nation vs. the United States adds scope and depth to our conception of American history.

 It’s a painful but vital truth—but the real thunderbolt is that lying and thievery aren’t something that happened in the distant past: they never stopped. That’s why this story, and this film, are so relevant and vital today.

For ticket information and showtimes visit the art center'<a href="https://prod5.agileticketing.net/websales/pages/info.aspx?epguid=94c71b64-6119-436a-8b50-a5728e102d44&amp;evtinfo=322172~324e763b-503c-450c-8c59-54007b851949">s website here</a>.

(Rated PG-13 for profanity, violent images, and mature themes.) | 120 minutes

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/8/1692294737822.png" alt="Lakota Nation vs. United States. Image Courtesy Salina Art Center" />
 <figcaption>Lakota Nation vs. United States. Image Courtesy Salina Art Center</figcaption>
 </figure>Salina Art CenterOne of the most powerful and eloquent voices in this extraordinary film,&nbsp; Lakota Nation vs United States, is that of poet Layli Long Soldier, who reads her work both onscreen and in voiceover. Language is a key theme of this documentary by Jesse Short Bull and Laura Tomaselli.<div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/eV9Oeut62vw" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>For ticket information and showtimes visit the art center'<a href="https://prod5.agileticketing.net/websales/pages/info.aspx?epguid=94c71b64-6119-436a-8b50-a5728e102d44&amp;evtinfo=322172~324e763b-503c-450c-8c59-54007b851949">s website here</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;The language of the Lakota people was long outlawed, and their history, culture, customs, and beliefs erased—so that the European pioneers could ensure that their version of “America” was the story that survived and became embedded across the nation’s schools. Language is important because words have different meanings for different cultures—and something as seemingly definite and intractable as a legal treaty can easily be altered or ignored. This film explores how popular culture created the mythic “Indian” to help dehumanize an entire people, and how extermination and assimilation were explicitly backed by the U.S. government. Abraham Lincoln supported these policies, too, ordering the mass execution of 38 Dakota men charged in the “Sioux Uprising” of 1862. The film only touches upon Lincoln to make a larger point: American history curriculum can’t seem to make room for indigenous people, even when a popular, deified historical figure like Lincoln has significant involvement. This serves as a compelling backdrop to the specific subject, which is the continuing struggle of Lakota Nation to receive reparation, respect, and acknowledgment from our government—particularly where encroachment on their sacred lands is concerned. Appropriately angry yet related with succinct, sharp insights and visuals that speak volumes, Lakota Nation vs. the United States adds scope and depth to our conception of American history. It’s a painful but vital truth—but the real thunderbolt is that lying and thievery aren’t something that happened in the distant past: they never stopped. That’s why this story, and this film, are so relevant and vital today.For ticket information and showtimes visit the art center'<a href="https://prod5.agileticketing.net/websales/pages/info.aspx?epguid=94c71b64-6119-436a-8b50-a5728e102d44&amp;evtinfo=322172~324e763b-503c-450c-8c59-54007b851949">s website here</a>.(Rated PG-13 for profanity, violent images, and mature themes.) | 120 minutes

Now playing 'Lakota Nation vs. The United States' 

LINDSBORG- Rodger Gerberding will be the Artist-in-Residence at the&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AxMtrp3cXoE0uXy9FuLuVmYGt9gw7CmgGRvxc6m1UUoSFTz4K-AAy0cPZWHF5XdNsq0ohjiVspu4wyDxkZYH2dP33MYTDJlEhmxdG3MVb6lOXtN3G1HxAs7_5UU_F_kviNYs_ZIHSO1HEbzoFjWeyLI9oMBeV7kH&amp;c=4_knelAlfklNYLEAcl_hnJXqXTqn8_DbJBKCWPnVOEvXsB5LQ2uRBg==&amp;ch=t8f4Imzpb4HM2-GdrZbOZRH6fLZrsrCgA_nQooxVNwt69ok400tRDA==" target="_blank">Red Barn Studio Museum</a>&nbsp;from Monday, August 14 until Wednesday, August 30.

Gerberding, of Council Bluffs, Iowa, is a multidisciplinary artist active in applied arts, book illustrations, writing, acting, and other venues.&nbsp;

His paintings, drawings, collages, and other multimedia work are currently represented by the&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AxMtrp3cXoE0uXy9FuLuVmYGt9gw7CmgGRvxc6m1UUoSFTz4K-AAy7AvkE58qPU5s63tr2VpSuiPyzV_t7iS4qHzsOc8mR_ApYgm7knZ4hFq4xowW-ebQ2FFTGs5voxNdwwXEHncuBW2wtr8FTJmRkNB6sUMFP2i&amp;c=4_knelAlfklNYLEAcl_hnJXqXTqn8_DbJBKCWPnVOEvXsB5LQ2uRBg==&amp;ch=t8f4Imzpb4HM2-GdrZbOZRH6fLZrsrCgA_nQooxVNwt69ok400tRDA==" target="_blank">Noyes Gallery</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AxMtrp3cXoE0uXy9FuLuVmYGt9gw7CmgGRvxc6m1UUoSFTz4K-AAyyoz1MQ6f27bm-jbWrBKcx7hivvl_eMf33CMIHtR9fLaKP41hvvmxhTwXZdnAcb7KgMIQX7J5gK2Dz4QEv8ND_PXjdOLazXuT1g6yOBuYTRsh4XC6BxLoTG-zHtMH1wvdQ==&amp;c=4_knelAlfklNYLEAcl_hnJXqXTqn8_DbJBKCWPnVOEvXsB5LQ2uRBg==&amp;ch=t8f4Imzpb4HM2-GdrZbOZRH6fLZrsrCgA_nQooxVNwt69ok400tRDA==" target="_blank">Perrish Studios</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AxMtrp3cXoE0uXy9FuLuVmYGt9gw7CmgGRvxc6m1UUoSFTz4K-AAyyoz1MQ6f27bFLFDiSYSMvc8Uwj1Flo_AIDqTvy51h0LKbM0hLjvshEoa4Mir83JeiW_9iD-_RYMxhtnBuiWJCSUFcT19CJxKq6rkvcO4iUB&amp;c=4_knelAlfklNYLEAcl_hnJXqXTqn8_DbJBKCWPnVOEvXsB5LQ2uRBg==&amp;ch=t8f4Imzpb4HM2-GdrZbOZRH6fLZrsrCgA_nQooxVNwt69ok400tRDA==" target="_blank">Metro Gallery</a>, all in Lincoln, Nebraska, and&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AxMtrp3cXoE0uXy9FuLuVmYGt9gw7CmgGRvxc6m1UUoSFTz4K-AAy7AvkE58qPU5bftc3XiHEyRkdluR7jTyYMLB2K1VYk9yp_LCqfQkgQHWOaMarbPTOyKOozJC4RqWuo17gIT0ucPEhLeII_kbfy4VM1EO8qad&amp;c=4_knelAlfklNYLEAcl_hnJXqXTqn8_DbJBKCWPnVOEvXsB5LQ2uRBg==&amp;ch=t8f4Imzpb4HM2-GdrZbOZRH6fLZrsrCgA_nQooxVNwt69ok400tRDA==" target="_blank">Gallery 72</a>/<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AxMtrp3cXoE0uXy9FuLuVmYGt9gw7CmgGRvxc6m1UUoSFTz4K-AAy7AvkE58qPU52wZTqzfgvVq7_TT8t-pWVbItx7f1m9aiISFxuxaz8tJKLcrnGLiKO7Be1uW7L8BldroNq9J2NIs=&amp;c=4_knelAlfklNYLEAcl_hnJXqXTqn8_DbJBKCWPnVOEvXsB5LQ2uRBg==&amp;ch=t8f4Imzpb4HM2-GdrZbOZRH6fLZrsrCgA_nQooxVNwt69ok400tRDA==" target="_blank">John and Roberta Rogers Gallery</a>&nbsp;in&nbsp;Omaha, Nebraska.

Illustrating several books as well as domestic and international periodicals, Gerberding has garnered a wide variety of awards. He has illustrations in three novels by James Herbert from&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AxMtrp3cXoE0uXy9FuLuVmYGt9gw7CmgGRvxc6m1UUoSFTz4K-AAy7AvkE58qPU5O1nr8Xj2ic_qZqNGRjylP28Cf5eyGEg1MjPR0jITD9Rbk03nqbxLvy0uYxGRxCekjheJiVD2h3RJynsiauLtLKXYelRtE8np&amp;c=4_knelAlfklNYLEAcl_hnJXqXTqn8_DbJBKCWPnVOEvXsB5LQ2uRBg==&amp;ch=t8f4Imzpb4HM2-GdrZbOZRH6fLZrsrCgA_nQooxVNwt69ok400tRDA==" target="_blank">Centipede Press</a>, and he has recently completed a series of paintings relating to Sauk City, Wisconsin, environs and the work of August Derleth, for a new edition of Derleth’s&nbsp;Rivers of America&nbsp;book,&nbsp;The Wisconsin.&nbsp;&nbsp;

While at the Red Barn,&nbsp;Gerberding&nbsp;will continue his concentration on Lindsborg as image-matter, with reference to its people and places.&nbsp;He may also indulge in making “objects” culled from found and other materials, a lesser-known facet of his practice.

The&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AxMtrp3cXoE0uXy9FuLuVmYGt9gw7CmgGRvxc6m1UUoSFTz4K-AAy0cPZWHF5XdNsq0ohjiVspu4wyDxkZYH2dP33MYTDJlEhmxdG3MVb6lOXtN3G1HxAs7_5UU_F_kviNYs_ZIHSO1HEbzoFjWeyLI9oMBeV7kH&amp;c=4_knelAlfklNYLEAcl_hnJXqXTqn8_DbJBKCWPnVOEvXsB5LQ2uRBg==&amp;ch=t8f4Imzpb4HM2-GdrZbOZRH6fLZrsrCgA_nQooxVNwt69ok400tRDA==" target="_blank">Red Barn Studio Museum</a>'s residency program is sponsored in part by the&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AxMtrp3cXoE0uXy9FuLuVmYGt9gw7CmgGRvxc6m1UUoSFTz4K-AAyy_L2hT04vetqijG6o_T7JsLTviPDyZyxfQdbJzDbu2--P9IEe7sP_V5KPZjhqDk88gCIfGw5RAPq5W_grOOtUgoSiFxX_wUhfEsIuia4qisex-hEExbqAOWYZzJL47sSw==&amp;c=4_knelAlfklNYLEAcl_hnJXqXTqn8_DbJBKCWPnVOEvXsB5LQ2uRBg==&amp;ch=t8f4Imzpb4HM2-GdrZbOZRH6fLZrsrCgA_nQooxVNwt69ok400tRDA==" target="_blank">Kansas Creative Arts Industry Commission</a>&nbsp;and the&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AxMtrp3cXoE0uXy9FuLuVmYGt9gw7CmgGRvxc6m1UUoSFTz4K-AAyy_L2hT04vetxIDnFTxQRrS5Gzc7lT0iKjoB64POgYeaHNT3JaAwo3lokOjO4zHlt3yWFi7QHTTwCwDsdr2l30E=&amp;c=4_knelAlfklNYLEAcl_hnJXqXTqn8_DbJBKCWPnVOEvXsB5LQ2uRBg==&amp;ch=t8f4Imzpb4HM2-GdrZbOZRH6fLZrsrCgA_nQooxVNwt69ok400tRDA==" target="_blank">National Endowment for the Arts</a>. The Red Barn Studio Museum is located at&nbsp;212 S. Main Street&nbsp;and is&nbsp;open&nbsp;Tuesday through Friday, 10:00am-5:00pm and Saturday and&nbsp;Sunday, 1:00-5:00pm, and by appointment. Please call&nbsp;(785) 227-2217&nbsp;to schedule an appointment.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/8/1692040537473.jpeg" alt="&nbsp;An art piece by Rodger Gerberding. Image Courtesy Visit Lindsborg " />
 <figcaption>&nbsp;An art piece by Rodger Gerberding. Image Courtesy Visit Lindsborg </figcaption>
 </figure>LINDSBORG- Rodger Gerberding will be the Artist-in-Residence at the&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AxMtrp3cXoE0uXy9FuLuVmYGt9gw7CmgGRvxc6m1UUoSFTz4K-AAy0cPZWHF5XdNsq0ohjiVspu4wyDxkZYH2dP33MYTDJlEhmxdG3MVb6lOXtN3G1HxAs7_5UU_F_kviNYs_ZIHSO1HEbzoFjWeyLI9oMBeV7kH&amp;c=4_knelAlfklNYLEAcl_hnJXqXTqn8_DbJBKCWPnVOEvXsB5LQ2uRBg==&amp;ch=t8f4Imzpb4HM2-GdrZbOZRH6fLZrsrCgA_nQooxVNwt69ok400tRDA==" target="_blank">Red Barn Studio Museum</a>&nbsp;from Monday, August 14 until Wednesday, August 30. Gerberding, of Council Bluffs, Iowa, is a multidisciplinary artist active in applied arts, book illustrations, writing, acting, and other venues.&nbsp;His paintings, drawings, collages, and other multimedia work are currently represented by the&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AxMtrp3cXoE0uXy9FuLuVmYGt9gw7CmgGRvxc6m1UUoSFTz4K-AAy7AvkE58qPU5s63tr2VpSuiPyzV_t7iS4qHzsOc8mR_ApYgm7knZ4hFq4xowW-ebQ2FFTGs5voxNdwwXEHncuBW2wtr8FTJmRkNB6sUMFP2i&amp;c=4_knelAlfklNYLEAcl_hnJXqXTqn8_DbJBKCWPnVOEvXsB5LQ2uRBg==&amp;ch=t8f4Imzpb4HM2-GdrZbOZRH6fLZrsrCgA_nQooxVNwt69ok400tRDA==" target="_blank">Noyes Gallery</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AxMtrp3cXoE0uXy9FuLuVmYGt9gw7CmgGRvxc6m1UUoSFTz4K-AAyyoz1MQ6f27bm-jbWrBKcx7hivvl_eMf33CMIHtR9fLaKP41hvvmxhTwXZdnAcb7KgMIQX7J5gK2Dz4QEv8ND_PXjdOLazXuT1g6yOBuYTRsh4XC6BxLoTG-zHtMH1wvdQ==&amp;c=4_knelAlfklNYLEAcl_hnJXqXTqn8_DbJBKCWPnVOEvXsB5LQ2uRBg==&amp;ch=t8f4Imzpb4HM2-GdrZbOZRH6fLZrsrCgA_nQooxVNwt69ok400tRDA==" target="_blank">Perrish Studios</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AxMtrp3cXoE0uXy9FuLuVmYGt9gw7CmgGRvxc6m1UUoSFTz4K-AAyyoz1MQ6f27bFLFDiSYSMvc8Uwj1Flo_AIDqTvy51h0LKbM0hLjvshEoa4Mir83JeiW_9iD-_RYMxhtnBuiWJCSUFcT19CJxKq6rkvcO4iUB&amp;c=4_knelAlfklNYLEAcl_hnJXqXTqn8_DbJBKCWPnVOEvXsB5LQ2uRBg==&amp;ch=t8f4Imzpb4HM2-GdrZbOZRH6fLZrsrCgA_nQooxVNwt69ok400tRDA==" target="_blank">Metro Gallery</a>, all in Lincoln, Nebraska, and&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AxMtrp3cXoE0uXy9FuLuVmYGt9gw7CmgGRvxc6m1UUoSFTz4K-AAy7AvkE58qPU5bftc3XiHEyRkdluR7jTyYMLB2K1VYk9yp_LCqfQkgQHWOaMarbPTOyKOozJC4RqWuo17gIT0ucPEhLeII_kbfy4VM1EO8qad&amp;c=4_knelAlfklNYLEAcl_hnJXqXTqn8_DbJBKCWPnVOEvXsB5LQ2uRBg==&amp;ch=t8f4Imzpb4HM2-GdrZbOZRH6fLZrsrCgA_nQooxVNwt69ok400tRDA==" target="_blank">Gallery 72</a>/<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AxMtrp3cXoE0uXy9FuLuVmYGt9gw7CmgGRvxc6m1UUoSFTz4K-AAy7AvkE58qPU52wZTqzfgvVq7_TT8t-pWVbItx7f1m9aiISFxuxaz8tJKLcrnGLiKO7Be1uW7L8BldroNq9J2NIs=&amp;c=4_knelAlfklNYLEAcl_hnJXqXTqn8_DbJBKCWPnVOEvXsB5LQ2uRBg==&amp;ch=t8f4Imzpb4HM2-GdrZbOZRH6fLZrsrCgA_nQooxVNwt69ok400tRDA==" target="_blank">John and Roberta Rogers Gallery</a>&nbsp;in&nbsp;Omaha, Nebraska.Illustrating several books as well as domestic and international periodicals, Gerberding has garnered a wide variety of awards. He has illustrations in three novels by James Herbert from&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AxMtrp3cXoE0uXy9FuLuVmYGt9gw7CmgGRvxc6m1UUoSFTz4K-AAy7AvkE58qPU5O1nr8Xj2ic_qZqNGRjylP28Cf5eyGEg1MjPR0jITD9Rbk03nqbxLvy0uYxGRxCekjheJiVD2h3RJynsiauLtLKXYelRtE8np&amp;c=4_knelAlfklNYLEAcl_hnJXqXTqn8_DbJBKCWPnVOEvXsB5LQ2uRBg==&amp;ch=t8f4Imzpb4HM2-GdrZbOZRH6fLZrsrCgA_nQooxVNwt69ok400tRDA==" target="_blank">Centipede Press</a>, and he has recently completed a series of paintings relating to Sauk City, Wisconsin, environs and the work of August Derleth, for a new edition of Derleth’s&nbsp;Rivers of America&nbsp;book,&nbsp;The Wisconsin.&nbsp;&nbsp;While at the Red Barn,&nbsp;Gerberding&nbsp;will continue his concentration on Lindsborg as image-matter, with reference to its people and places.&nbsp;He may also indulge in making “objects” culled from found and other materials, a lesser-known facet of his practice.The&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AxMtrp3cXoE0uXy9FuLuVmYGt9gw7CmgGRvxc6m1UUoSFTz4K-AAy0cPZWHF5XdNsq0ohjiVspu4wyDxkZYH2dP33MYTDJlEhmxdG3MVb6lOXtN3G1HxAs7_5UU_F_kviNYs_ZIHSO1HEbzoFjWeyLI9oMBeV7kH&amp;c=4_knelAlfklNYLEAcl_hnJXqXTqn8_DbJBKCWPnVOEvXsB5LQ2uRBg==&amp;ch=t8f4Imzpb4HM2-GdrZbOZRH6fLZrsrCgA_nQooxVNwt69ok400tRDA==" target="_blank">Red Barn Studio Museum</a>'s residency program is sponsored in part by the&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AxMtrp3cXoE0uXy9FuLuVmYGt9gw7CmgGRvxc6m1UUoSFTz4K-AAyy_L2hT04vetqijG6o_T7JsLTviPDyZyxfQdbJzDbu2--P9IEe7sP_V5KPZjhqDk88gCIfGw5RAPq5W_grOOtUgoSiFxX_wUhfEsIuia4qisex-hEExbqAOWYZzJL47sSw==&amp;c=4_knelAlfklNYLEAcl_hnJXqXTqn8_DbJBKCWPnVOEvXsB5LQ2uRBg==&amp;ch=t8f4Imzpb4HM2-GdrZbOZRH6fLZrsrCgA_nQooxVNwt69ok400tRDA==" target="_blank">Kansas Creative Arts Industry Commission</a>&nbsp;and the&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AxMtrp3cXoE0uXy9FuLuVmYGt9gw7CmgGRvxc6m1UUoSFTz4K-AAyy_L2hT04vetxIDnFTxQRrS5Gzc7lT0iKjoB64POgYeaHNT3JaAwo3lokOjO4zHlt3yWFi7QHTTwCwDsdr2l30E=&amp;c=4_knelAlfklNYLEAcl_hnJXqXTqn8_DbJBKCWPnVOEvXsB5LQ2uRBg==&amp;ch=t8f4Imzpb4HM2-GdrZbOZRH6fLZrsrCgA_nQooxVNwt69ok400tRDA==" target="_blank">National Endowment for the Arts</a>. The Red Barn Studio Museum is located at&nbsp;212 S. Main Street&nbsp;and is&nbsp;open&nbsp;Tuesday through Friday, 10:00am-5:00pm and Saturday and&nbsp;Sunday, 1:00-5:00pm, and by appointment. Please call&nbsp;(785) 227-2217&nbsp;to schedule an appointment.

LINDSBORG: Red Barn Studio Museum new artist in residence

The Salina Art Center Cinema held a ribbon-cutting ceremony and announced the re-opening of the cinema on Friday in partnership with the Salina Area Chamber of Commerce.

"Overall the event was a tremendous success," said Salina Art Center Executive Director Misty Serene. "We had over 100 people come in and sit and hang out in our new seats. And ticket sales were fantastic for the entire weekend. We feel very blessed to be in this community."

The weekend schedule consisted of a ribbon-cutting event at 3 p.m. Friday followed by the first film shown in the new space, Wes Anderson's "Asteroid City".&nbsp;

LISTEN:<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/91eb73b6-7758-4cf3-ae71-1891c42db517">🎙King in the Community: Misty Serene, Salina Art Center Cinema Update</a>

Saturday's cinema schedule was dominated by films directed by Anderson. Films included another showing of "Asteroid City", "Royal Tenenbaums", and "Rushmore."

Construction on the cinema remodel began in June and consisted of updating its chairs and installing a state-of-the-art digital projector and sound system.&nbsp;

"With these new updates, we can really become the cinema for the next generation," Serene said. "We show great films we have in the remodel. We have 80 seats, luxury seating&nbsp; expereince and all of the things that you would expect in a normal theater but in a much smaller more intimate setting." 

Serene said films typically shown at the cinema include first-run independent films,&nbsp; because according to Serene that is the fastest-growing contemporary art film globally.

" I can think of at least three film projects happening right now within a 60-mile radius of Salina," Serene said. "It's really exciting to see people getting out there and making films."

<a href="https://www.salinaartcenter.org/nowplaying">For a list of cinema showtimes click here.&nbsp;</a>

Keep movies that matter in downtown Salina. You can endow a single seat, multiple seats, or even just a part of a seat to ensure the public always has great places to watch a memorable film. Support our Building Creatively Capital Campaign by&nbsp;<a href="https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/WebLink.aspx?id=22&amp;name=E356665">sponsoring a cinema seat today!</a>

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/8/1691511420717.png" alt="Salina Art Center Executive Director Misty Serene holds the ceremonial scissors moments before the ribbon is cut and the cinema re-opened to the public. Photos by Ector Diaz/ Salina Area Chamber of Commerce" />
 <figcaption>Salina Art Center Executive Director Misty Serene holds the ceremonial scissors moments before the ribbon is cut and the cinema re-opened to the public. Photos by Ector Diaz/ Salina Area Chamber of Commerce</figcaption>
 </figure>By NATE KING Salina PostThe Salina Art Center Cinema held a ribbon-cutting ceremony and announced the re-opening of the cinema on Friday in partnership with the Salina Area Chamber of Commerce."Overall the event was a tremendous success," said Salina Art Center Executive Director Misty Serene. "We had over 100 people come in and sit and hang out in our new seats. And ticket sales were fantastic for the entire weekend. We feel very blessed to be in this community."<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/8/1691512164538.png" alt="Salina Art Center Cinema Unveiling." />
 <figcaption>Salina Art Center Cinema Unveiling.</figcaption>
 </figure>The weekend schedule consisted of a ribbon-cutting event at 3 p.m. Friday followed by the first film shown in the new space, Wes Anderson's "Asteroid City".&nbsp;LISTEN:<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/91eb73b6-7758-4cf3-ae71-1891c42db517">🎙King in the Community: Misty Serene, Salina Art Center Cinema Update</a>Saturday's cinema schedule was dominated by films directed by Anderson. Films included another showing of "Asteroid City", "Royal Tenenbaums", and "Rushmore."Construction on the cinema remodel began in June and consisted of updating its chairs and installing a state-of-the-art digital projector and sound system.&nbsp;"With these new updates, we can really become the cinema for the next generation," Serene said. "We show great films we have in the remodel. We have 80 seats, luxury seating&nbsp; expereince and all of the things that you would expect in a normal theater but in a much smaller more intimate setting." Serene said films typically shown at the cinema include first-run independent films,&nbsp; because according to Serene that is the fastest-growing contemporary art film globally." I can think of at least three film projects happening right now within a 60-mile radius of Salina," Serene said. "It's really exciting to see people getting out there and making films."<a href="https://www.salinaartcenter.org/nowplaying">For a list of cinema showtimes click here.&nbsp;</a>Keep movies that matter in downtown Salina. You can endow a single seat, multiple seats, or even just a part of a seat to ensure the public always has great places to watch a memorable film. Support our Building Creatively Capital Campaign by&nbsp;<a href="https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/WebLink.aspx?id=22&amp;name=E356665">sponsoring a cinema seat today!</a>