Submitted The free Smoky Hill Museum Holiday Open House is coming early this year. It is the same day as the Salina Downtown Holiday Festival - Saturday, November 18, from 1:00 – 3:00 pm.&nbsp; Visit the Museum for holiday refreshments, a visit and photo with Pioneer Prairie Santa, fun, music, a special "Reading with Bristol" and more.&nbsp; Make a Christmas ornament, enjoy other make-and-take crafts, and enjoy the Museum! There’s something for the whole family at this festive, free Holiday Open House.

Be sure to also stop in at the Museum Store for a special drawing and to shop for a wide variety of regional and Kansas products, local artwork and gifts for all ages.

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 <figcaption>Smoky Hill Museum Holiday Open House</figcaption>
 </figure>Submitted The free Smoky Hill Museum Holiday Open House is coming early this year. It is the same day as the Salina Downtown Holiday Festival - Saturday, November 18, from 1:00 – 3:00 pm.&nbsp; Visit the Museum for holiday refreshments, a visit and photo with Pioneer Prairie Santa, fun, music, a special "Reading with Bristol" and more.&nbsp; Make a Christmas ornament, enjoy other make-and-take crafts, and enjoy the Museum! There’s something for the whole family at this festive, free Holiday Open House. Be sure to also stop in at the Museum Store for a special drawing and to shop for a wide variety of regional and Kansas products, local artwork and gifts for all ages.

Smoky Hill Museum free Holiday Open House on Saturday

Country music singer-songwriter, Ashley McBryde is coming to Salina this summer.

McBryde's "The Devil I Know" tour is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. May 11 in the Stiefel Theatre, 151 S. Santa Fe Avenue.

Tickets start at $39 and go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday. Buy in person at the Stiefel Theatre Box Office or online at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.stiefeltheatre.org/">www.stiefeltheatre.org</a>. The box office phone number is 785-827-1998.

About the performer courtesy the Stiefel Theatre

GRAMMY, CMA and ACM award winner Ashley McBryde cut her teeth playing country songs in biker bars – and it shows. The Grand Ole Opry member’s 2018 major label debut&nbsp;Girl Going Nowhere&nbsp;(Warner Music Nashville) charmed&nbsp;The&nbsp;New York Times,&nbsp;NPR,&nbsp;Rolling Stone, Paste, The Washington Post&nbsp;and more, all en route to landing a GRAMMY nomination for Best Country Album.

McBryde closed out 2019 with ACM New Female Artist, CMT Breakout Artist, a New Artist of the Year win at the 53rd Annual CMA Awards and two nominations for the 2020 GRAMMYs for Best Country Song and Best Country Solo Performance for “Girl Goin’ Nowhere.” 

Her follow-up&nbsp;Never Will&nbsp;was tagged by&nbsp;Rolling Stone&nbsp;as one of the most anticipated of the year alongside NPR, who also ranked her Top 10 RIAA Platinum-Certified single “One Night Standards” as one of the best songs of 2019. The album earned McBryde a 2021 GRAMMY nomination for Best Country Album, making&nbsp;Never Will&nbsp;the&nbsp;only&nbsp;album nominated for Country Album of the Year by the ACMs, CMAs and the Recording Academy in the same award season.

McBryde's GRAMMY-winning duet with Carly Pearce, “Never Wanted To Be That Girl,” went all the way to No. 1 and earned McBryde and Pearce the ACM and CMA award for Musical Event of the Year. McBryde was also honored with the 2022 CMA International Artist Achievement Award for the most significant creative growth, development and promotion of the country music industry outside of the United States. 

Her collaborative project&nbsp;Ashley McBryde Presents: Lindeville&nbsp;featuring Brothers Osborne, Brandy Clark, Pillbox Patti, Caylee Hammack, Aaron Raitiere and Benjy Davis earned McBryde her third consecutive GRAMMY nomination for Best Country Album, making her a six-time GRAMMY nominee. Upon its release,&nbsp;Ashley McBryde Presents: Lindeville&nbsp;garnered applause from&nbsp;The New York Times, NPR,&nbsp;Variety, Vulture, Esquire, Rolling Stone, Billboard&nbsp;and&nbsp;Stereogum,&nbsp;among many more.&nbsp;

With 11 songs all co-written by the Arkansas native,&nbsp;The Devil I Know&nbsp;is set for release on September 8, featuring chart-climbing lead single “Light On In The Kitchen,” along with the recently released title track, “Learned To Lie” and album opener “Made For This.”&nbsp;McBryde is set to embark on her headlining tour later this fall.&nbsp;

For more information, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ashleymcbryde.com/" target="_blank">Ashley McBryde.com</a>&nbsp;or follow her on&nbsp;<a href="http://www.facebook.com/ashleymcbryde" target="_blank">Facebook</a>,&nbsp;<a href="http://www.instagram.com/ashleymcbryde" target="_blank">Instagram</a>,&nbsp;<a href="http://www.twitter.com/ashleymcbryde" target="_blank">Twitter</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@ashleymcbrydemusic" target="_blank">TikTok</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@AshleyMcBryde" target="_blank">YouTube</a>.

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 </figure>By SALINA POSTCountry music singer-songwriter, Ashley McBryde is coming to Salina this summer.McBryde's "The Devil I Know" tour is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. May 11 in the Stiefel Theatre, 151 S. Santa Fe Avenue.Tickets start at $39 and go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday. Buy in person at the Stiefel Theatre Box Office or online at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.stiefeltheatre.org/">www.stiefeltheatre.org</a>. The box office phone number is 785-827-1998.About the performer courtesy the Stiefel Theatre<figure>
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 </figure>GRAMMY, CMA and ACM award winner Ashley McBryde cut her teeth playing country songs in biker bars – and it shows. The Grand Ole Opry member’s 2018 major label debut&nbsp;Girl Going Nowhere&nbsp;(Warner Music Nashville) charmed&nbsp;The&nbsp;New York Times,&nbsp;NPR,&nbsp;Rolling Stone, Paste, The Washington Post&nbsp;and more, all en route to landing a GRAMMY nomination for Best Country Album. McBryde closed out 2019 with ACM New Female Artist, CMT Breakout Artist, a New Artist of the Year win at the 53rd Annual CMA Awards and two nominations for the 2020 GRAMMYs for Best Country Song and Best Country Solo Performance for “Girl Goin’ Nowhere.” Her follow-up&nbsp;Never Will&nbsp;was tagged by&nbsp;Rolling Stone&nbsp;as one of the most anticipated of the year alongside NPR, who also ranked her Top 10 RIAA Platinum-Certified single “One Night Standards” as one of the best songs of 2019. The album earned McBryde a 2021 GRAMMY nomination for Best Country Album, making&nbsp;Never Will&nbsp;the&nbsp;only&nbsp;album nominated for Country Album of the Year by the ACMs, CMAs and the Recording Academy in the same award season.McBryde's GRAMMY-winning duet with Carly Pearce, “Never Wanted To Be That Girl,” went all the way to No. 1 and earned McBryde and Pearce the ACM and CMA award for Musical Event of the Year. McBryde was also honored with the 2022 CMA International Artist Achievement Award for the most significant creative growth, development and promotion of the country music industry outside of the United States. Her collaborative project&nbsp;Ashley McBryde Presents: Lindeville&nbsp;featuring Brothers Osborne, Brandy Clark, Pillbox Patti, Caylee Hammack, Aaron Raitiere and Benjy Davis earned McBryde her third consecutive GRAMMY nomination for Best Country Album, making her a six-time GRAMMY nominee. Upon its release,&nbsp;Ashley McBryde Presents: Lindeville&nbsp;garnered applause from&nbsp;The New York Times, NPR,&nbsp;Variety, Vulture, Esquire, Rolling Stone, Billboard&nbsp;and&nbsp;Stereogum,&nbsp;among many more.&nbsp;With 11 songs all co-written by the Arkansas native,&nbsp;The Devil I Know&nbsp;is set for release on September 8, featuring chart-climbing lead single “Light On In The Kitchen,” along with the recently released title track, “Learned To Lie” and album opener “Made For This.”&nbsp;McBryde is set to embark on her headlining tour later this fall.&nbsp;For more information, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ashleymcbryde.com/" target="_blank">Ashley McBryde.com</a>&nbsp;or follow her on&nbsp;<a href="http://www.facebook.com/ashleymcbryde" target="_blank">Facebook</a>,&nbsp;<a href="http://www.instagram.com/ashleymcbryde" target="_blank">Instagram</a>,&nbsp;<a href="http://www.twitter.com/ashleymcbryde" target="_blank">Twitter</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@ashleymcbrydemusic" target="_blank">TikTok</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@AshleyMcBryde" target="_blank">YouTube</a>.

Ashley McBryde to perform at Stiefel in May

T-Lo's Food &amp; Catering will host its first-ever Stand Up Comedy Night partnered with a late-night menu and alcohol specials on Saturday evening.

The late-night show begins at 10 p.m. with food and beverage specials beginning at 9 p.m.

Some of the menu items in the special include an onion ring basket, wings and a bucket of beer.

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 </figure>By SALINA POSTT-Lo's Food &amp; Catering will host its first-ever Stand Up Comedy Night partnered with a late-night menu and alcohol specials on Saturday evening.The late-night show begins at 10 p.m. with food and beverage specials beginning at 9 p.m.Some of the menu items in the special include an onion ring basket, wings and a bucket of beer.Must be 21+ to enter.

T-Lo's will host first-ever Stand Up Comedy Night Saturday evening

The free Smoky Hill Museum Holiday Open House is coming early this year. It is the same day as the Salina Downtown Holiday Festival — Saturday, November 18, from 1 to 3 p.m. What a marvelous time it will be! 

Visit the Museum for holiday refreshments, a visit and photo with Pioneer Prairie Santa, fun, music, a special "Reading with Bristol" and more. Make a Christmas ornament, enjoy other make-and-take crafts, and enjoy the Museum! This festive, free Holiday Open House has something for the whole family.&nbsp;

The Smoky Hill Museum is a nationally accredited history museum in the heart of downtown Salina, Kansas. This FREE museum is open Tuesday through Friday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/6/1622862010436.jpeg" alt="The Smoky Hill Museum. Salina Post File Photo" />
 <figcaption>The Smoky Hill Museum. Salina Post File Photo</figcaption>
 </figure>SubmittedThe free Smoky Hill Museum Holiday Open House is coming early this year. It is the same day as the Salina Downtown Holiday Festival — Saturday, November 18, from 1 to 3 p.m. What a marvelous time it will be! Visit the Museum for holiday refreshments, a visit and photo with Pioneer Prairie Santa, fun, music, a special "Reading with Bristol" and more. Make a Christmas ornament, enjoy other make-and-take crafts, and enjoy the Museum! This festive, free Holiday Open House has something for the whole family.&nbsp;Be sure to also stop in at the Museum Store for a special drawing and to shop for a wide variety of regional and Kansas products, local artwork and gifts for all ages.The Smoky Hill Museum is a nationally accredited history museum in the heart of downtown Salina, Kansas. This FREE museum is open Tuesday through Friday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Smoky Hill Museum's Holiday Open House — Saturday, Nov. 18

Director Maryam Keshavarz’s colorful, often hilarious autobiographical feature is an American assimilation story without the ponderous messaging and oppressive tone of many such films. Not that the family and romantic travails of twentysomething Leila (Layla Mohammadi in a confidently charismatic performance) lack meaningful drama. 

But Keshavarz maintains a light touch, even as she makes sharp points about the prejudice and alienation faced by Iranian-born families in America. 

The central dynamic is the frosty relationship between Leila and her career-driven mother, Shirin (Niousha Noor), who became the breadwinner of a large family (Leila and eight brothers) when she and her doctor husband emigrated to the U.S. and he wasn’t allowed to practice medicine. 

Shirin quickly learned English, earned her GED, and became a real estate agent, rapidly advancing in the profession and making Leila’s lack of ambition more egregious. 

Her lesbian relationships haven’t met mom’s approval, either, and when Leila gets pregnant from a one-night stand with Max (Tom Byrne), that seems unlikely to change. 

About halfway through the film, Keshavarz shifts focus from Leila to Shirin, revealing much of her history in flashbacks (including an arranged marriage to an older man when she was 13) and partially showing what shaped her perspective on her daughter’s uncomfortably “Western” ways. It helps develop sympathy for both sides of the mother-daughter conflict, and this open-hearted approach allows this film to be serious and light-hearted, sharply satiric but often rude, crude, and laugh-out-loud funny. 

It’s a movie with smart insights into cultural imperialism and generational discord—but can also conjure scenes like a joyful group dance to a cover of “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” or Leila defiantly sporting a “burka-kini.”&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Starring: Layla Mohammadi, Niousha Noor, Kamand Shafiesabet Focus Features Rated R for profanity and sexual content | 107 minutes In English and Persian with subtitles

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 </figure>SubmittedDirector Maryam Keshavarz’s colorful, often hilarious autobiographical feature is an American assimilation story without the ponderous messaging and oppressive tone of many such films. Not that the family and romantic travails of twentysomething Leila (Layla Mohammadi in a confidently charismatic performance) lack meaningful drama. But Keshavarz maintains a light touch, even as she makes sharp points about the prejudice and alienation faced by Iranian-born families in America. The central dynamic is the frosty relationship between Leila and her career-driven mother, Shirin (Niousha Noor), who became the breadwinner of a large family (Leila and eight brothers) when she and her doctor husband emigrated to the U.S. and he wasn’t allowed to practice medicine. Shirin quickly learned English, earned her GED, and became a real estate agent, rapidly advancing in the profession and making Leila’s lack of ambition more egregious. Her lesbian relationships haven’t met mom’s approval, either, and when Leila gets pregnant from a one-night stand with Max (Tom Byrne), that seems unlikely to change. About halfway through the film, Keshavarz shifts focus from Leila to Shirin, revealing much of her history in flashbacks (including an arranged marriage to an older man when she was 13) and partially showing what shaped her perspective on her daughter’s uncomfortably “Western” ways. It helps develop sympathy for both sides of the mother-daughter conflict, and this open-hearted approach allows this film to be serious and light-hearted, sharply satiric but often rude, crude, and laugh-out-loud funny. It’s a movie with smart insights into cultural imperialism and generational discord—but can also conjure scenes like a joyful group dance to a cover of “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” or Leila defiantly sporting a “burka-kini.”&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Starring: Layla Mohammadi, Niousha Noor, Kamand Shafiesabet Focus Features Rated R for profanity and sexual content | 107 minutes In English and Persian with subtitles

Salina Art Center Cinema presents "The Persian Version" November 10 - 15

By SALINA POST TOTO is coming to Kansas as part of its North American tour in February.&nbsp; TOTO will perform on Friday, April 12 at 7:30 p.m. in the historic Stiefel Theatre.

Tickets start at $60. Tickets on-sale&nbsp;Friday, Nov. 10 at 10 a.m.&nbsp;Buy in person at the Stiefel Theatre Box Office or online at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.stiefeltheatre.org">www.stiefeltheatre.org</a>.&nbsp;785-827-1998

Over the past decade,&nbsp;TOTO&nbsp;has had a major&nbsp;renaissance in popularity&nbsp;like&nbsp;few bands at this point in their career. &nbsp;No individual statistic exhibits this more than achieving the milestone of over 3.4 billion streams at Spotify alone. The total plays of the band’s collected works across all platforms is now approaching five billion. Amongst the most listened to recordings, “Africa” accounts for over one billion streams at Spotify alone.&nbsp; The song was recertified by the RIAA 8X Platinum. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Individually and collectively, the band’s family tree can be heard on an astonishing 5000 albums that together amass a sales history of a half a billion albums.&nbsp; Amongst these recordings, NARAS applauded the performances with hundreds of Grammy nominations.&nbsp;&nbsp; They are pop culture, and are one of the few 70’s bands that have endured the changing trends and styles while continuing to remain relevant.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Steve Lukather aka Luke said,“There is a refreshing, optimistic enthusiasm to step in to the future. As long-tenured members of the band, Joe and I want to be on the road continuing to keep the original legacy of the band alive, bringing the music to our multi-generational fan base. In 2023, it was truly humbling to perform in front of close to a million fans. And for 2024, we’ll stage appearances in front of even more across the globe. I’ve spent more than four and a half decades of my life nurturing this legacy, while enabling the music to continually exist in the live concert setting.” 

Joseph Williams said, “Luke and I have been through a lot with one another. He’s like a brother to me. Our creative partnership has always enriched our lives. As we look ahead, there is nothing but anticipation to bring everything in our minds to life. I can’t think of anyone else on Earth I’d rather collaborate with. He is a lifelong, loyal and gifted friend and band mate…we’ve become The Dogz of Oz!” &nbsp;

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 </figure>By SALINA POST TOTO is coming to Kansas as part of its North American tour in February.&nbsp; TOTO will perform on Friday, April 12 at 7:30 p.m. in the historic Stiefel Theatre.Tickets start at $60. Tickets on-sale&nbsp;Friday, Nov. 10 at 10 a.m.&nbsp;Buy in person at the Stiefel Theatre Box Office or online at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.stiefeltheatre.org">www.stiefeltheatre.org</a>.&nbsp;785-827-1998 <figure>
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 </figure>TOTO&nbsp;Over the past decade,&nbsp;TOTO&nbsp;has had a major&nbsp;renaissance in popularity&nbsp;like&nbsp;few bands at this point in their career. &nbsp;No individual statistic exhibits this more than achieving the milestone of over 3.4 billion streams at Spotify alone. The total plays of the band’s collected works across all platforms is now approaching five billion. Amongst the most listened to recordings, “Africa” accounts for over one billion streams at Spotify alone.&nbsp; The song was recertified by the RIAA 8X Platinum. &nbsp;&nbsp;Individually and collectively, the band’s family tree can be heard on an astonishing 5000 albums that together amass a sales history of a half a billion albums.&nbsp; Amongst these recordings, NARAS applauded the performances with hundreds of Grammy nominations.&nbsp;&nbsp; They are pop culture, and are one of the few 70’s bands that have endured the changing trends and styles while continuing to remain relevant.&nbsp; &nbsp;Steve Lukather aka Luke said,“There is a refreshing, optimistic enthusiasm to step in to the future. As long-tenured members of the band, Joe and I want to be on the road continuing to keep the original legacy of the band alive, bringing the music to our multi-generational fan base. In 2023, it was truly humbling to perform in front of close to a million fans. And for 2024, we’ll stage appearances in front of even more across the globe. I’ve spent more than four and a half decades of my life nurturing this legacy, while enabling the music to continually exist in the live concert setting.” Joseph Williams said, “Luke and I have been through a lot with one another. He’s like a brother to me. Our creative partnership has always enriched our lives. As we look ahead, there is nothing but anticipation to bring everything in our minds to life. I can’t think of anyone else on Earth I’d rather collaborate with. He is a lifelong, loyal and gifted friend and band mate…we’ve become The Dogz of Oz!” &nbsp;

TOTO to perform at Stiefel in April

Submitted by the Salina Art Center Cinema

Newly restored in 4K to coincide with its 40th anniversary, the 1984 film was directed by renowned filmmaker Jonathan Demme and is considered by critics as the greatest concert film of all time. 

Stop Making Sense stars core band members David Byrne, Tina Weymouth, Chris Frantz, and Jerry Harrison along with Bernie Worrell, Alex Weir, Steve Scales, Lynn Mabry and Edna Holt. The live performance was shot over the course of three nights at Hollywood's Pantages Theater in December of 1983 and features Talking Heads' most memorable songs.

Concert films are a unique genre. Although nothing can fully replicate the experience of attending a concert in person, a great concert film compensates by bringing viewers closer to the musicians, providing a sense of intimacy that allows us to see some of the stagecraft and the electrifying artistry. This doesn’t diminish the music; it gives depth and character to the larger-than-life stars we love.

<a href="https://prod5.agileticketing.net/websales/pages/info.aspx?evtinfo=346006~324e763b-503c-450c-8c59-54007b851949&amp;epguid=94c71b64-6119-436a-8b50-a5728e102d44&amp;">For tickets and showtime information click here</a>.

The nearly consensus choice of greatest concert film ever made is the late Jonathan Demme’s mesmerizing, eccentric, crowd-pleasing document of the Talking Heads, back on screens for its 40th anniversary and doing what it did in 1984—making converts out of skeptics and reaffirming what longtime fans already knew: crazy-eyed, rubber-limbed frontman David Byrnes and his amazing bandmates—guitarist Jerry Harrison, bassist Tina Weymouth, and drummer Chris Frantz—still rock harder, smarter, and wackier than anyone else on the planet. 

The wackiness is deceptive, because classics like “Burning Down the House,” “Psycho Killer,” “Once in a Lifetime,” “Take Me to the River,” and many others are haunting and powerful as well as odd and strangely amusing. Musical brilliance coupled with straight-faced weirdness can be off-putting, but Demme (one of the great humanists in cinema) showcases just how fun, engaging, and likeable the band was—which is why Stop Making Sense is the perfect introduction for newcomers. This new 4K restoration also celebrates the band’s innovative visual approach to live performance. 

Byrnes’ “big suit” is the movie’s most enduring image, but the film is filled with unusual props, settings, choreography, lighting, and use of eclectic guest musicians and vocalists. At their creative peak, a Talking Heads concert was more than a run-through of the hits—it was an evocative, highly stylized experience that created a variety of emotions in the audience. This stunning film perfectly captures the band’s unique, quirky personality and provides definitive versions of their most infectious, exhilarating songs.

40th Anniversary celebration of the film by Talking Heads

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 </figure>Submitted by the Salina Art Center CinemaNewly restored in 4K to coincide with its 40th anniversary, the 1984 film was directed by renowned filmmaker Jonathan Demme and is considered by critics as the greatest concert film of all time. Stop Making Sense stars core band members David Byrne, Tina Weymouth, Chris Frantz, and Jerry Harrison along with Bernie Worrell, Alex Weir, Steve Scales, Lynn Mabry and Edna Holt. The live performance was shot over the course of three nights at Hollywood's Pantages Theater in December of 1983 and features Talking Heads' most memorable songs.Concert films are a unique genre. Although nothing can fully replicate the experience of attending a concert in person, a great concert film compensates by bringing viewers closer to the musicians, providing a sense of intimacy that allows us to see some of the stagecraft and the electrifying artistry. This doesn’t diminish the music; it gives depth and character to the larger-than-life stars we love.<a href="https://prod5.agileticketing.net/websales/pages/info.aspx?evtinfo=346006~324e763b-503c-450c-8c59-54007b851949&amp;epguid=94c71b64-6119-436a-8b50-a5728e102d44&amp;">For tickets and showtime information click here</a>.The nearly consensus choice of greatest concert film ever made is the late Jonathan Demme’s mesmerizing, eccentric, crowd-pleasing document of the Talking Heads, back on screens for its 40th anniversary and doing what it did in 1984—making converts out of skeptics and reaffirming what longtime fans already knew: crazy-eyed, rubber-limbed frontman David Byrnes and his amazing bandmates—guitarist Jerry Harrison, bassist Tina Weymouth, and drummer Chris Frantz—still rock harder, smarter, and wackier than anyone else on the planet. The wackiness is deceptive, because classics like “Burning Down the House,” “Psycho Killer,” “Once in a Lifetime,” “Take Me to the River,” and many others are haunting and powerful as well as odd and strangely amusing. Musical brilliance coupled with straight-faced weirdness can be off-putting, but Demme (one of the great humanists in cinema) showcases just how fun, engaging, and likeable the band was—which is why Stop Making Sense is the perfect introduction for newcomers. This new 4K restoration also celebrates the band’s innovative visual approach to live performance. Byrnes’ “big suit” is the movie’s most enduring image, but the film is filled with unusual props, settings, choreography, lighting, and use of eclectic guest musicians and vocalists. At their creative peak, a Talking Heads concert was more than a run-through of the hits—it was an evocative, highly stylized experience that created a variety of emotions in the audience. This stunning film perfectly captures the band’s unique, quirky personality and provides definitive versions of their most infectious, exhilarating songs.40th Anniversary celebration of the film by Talking HeadsStarring: The Talking HeadsA24 Films

Salina Art Center Cinema presents, 'Stop Making Sense' Nov. 3-8

The Stiefel Theatre in Salina is excited to announce the Randy Rogers Band will perform Saturday January 6 at 7:30 p.m.&nbsp;

Fronted by singer-songwriter Randy Rogers and featuring Geoffrey Hill (guitar), Jon Richardson (bass guitar), Brady Black (fiddle), Les Lawless (drums), and Todd Stewart (guitar, fiddle, mandolin, keyboards), the Randy Rogers Band was founded in San Marcos, Texas, and has spent the last 20 years bringing the Texas Country tradition to dedicated fans around the nation and beyond.&nbsp;

Tickets start at $35 and go on sale Friday, Nov. 3 at noon. You can buy in person at the Stiefel Theatre Box Office or online at <a href="http://www.stiefeltheatre.org">www.stiefeltheatre.org</a>. 785-827-1998.

With eight studio albums behind them, global streaming numbers in the hundreds of millions and a reputation for must-see Country-Rock performances, the band has charted seven singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, two Top 10 hits at national Country radio and numerous Texas Country Radio chart #1s, securing its place in the pantheon of Texas musical giants. 

Following the release of 2019’s&nbsp;HELLBENT&nbsp;(produced by Grammy-winner Dave Cobb), the group is set to return with a new album marking two decades together next spring, going back to where it all started with original producer Radney Foster. The project’s first single, “Picture Frames,” is out now.&nbsp;

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 </figure>SubmittedThe Stiefel Theatre in Salina is excited to announce the Randy Rogers Band will perform Saturday January 6 at 7:30 p.m.&nbsp;Fronted by singer-songwriter Randy Rogers and featuring Geoffrey Hill (guitar), Jon Richardson (bass guitar), Brady Black (fiddle), Les Lawless (drums), and Todd Stewart (guitar, fiddle, mandolin, keyboards), the Randy Rogers Band was founded in San Marcos, Texas, and has spent the last 20 years bringing the Texas Country tradition to dedicated fans around the nation and beyond.&nbsp;Tickets start at $35 and go on sale Friday, Nov. 3 at noon. You can buy in person at the Stiefel Theatre Box Office or online at <a href="http://www.stiefeltheatre.org">www.stiefeltheatre.org</a>. 785-827-1998.<h2>The Randy Rogers Band</h2><figure>
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 </figure>With eight studio albums behind them, global streaming numbers in the hundreds of millions and a reputation for must-see Country-Rock performances, the band has charted seven singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, two Top 10 hits at national Country radio and numerous Texas Country Radio chart #1s, securing its place in the pantheon of Texas musical giants. Following the release of 2019’s&nbsp;HELLBENT&nbsp;(produced by Grammy-winner Dave Cobb), the group is set to return with a new album marking two decades together next spring, going back to where it all started with original producer Radney Foster. The project’s first single, “Picture Frames,” is out now.&nbsp;

The Randy Rogers Band to perform at Stiefel in Jan.

A self-titled show by artist Casilda Sánchez will be the next exhibit at The Gallery in Sams Fine Arts Building on the Kansas Wesleyan campus. The show will open Monday, Nov. 6, and run through Dec. 8.

Sánchez uses video, installation and photography to explore ideas of vision, voyeurism and intimacy.

“The show will contain two single-channel videos,” said Jeroen Nelemans, gallery manager and assistant professor of Graphic Design at KWU. “One will be projected large, and the other will be on a monitor. It is a very minimal show, but visually powerful.”

“Through sustained and detailed close-ups, what would have normally been overlooked becomes visible, unlocking a fleeting moment into a vast space of micronarratives,” Sánchez said.

She received an MFA in Video, Film and New Media from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and a PhD in Contemporary Art from Complutense in Madrid.

The show is being curated by Jefferson Godard, a contemporary curator, gallery director, educator and architect. He currently serves as gallery manager and faculty member at Wichita State University. From 2021 to 2022, Godard was the curator at the Salina Art Center.

Admission to The Gallery is always free. The Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays and weekends by appointment.&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/10/1698682697529.jpeg" alt="Sanchez" />
 <figcaption>Sanchez</figcaption>
 </figure>By SALINA POSTA self-titled show by artist Casilda Sánchez will be the next exhibit at The Gallery in Sams Fine Arts Building on the Kansas Wesleyan campus. The show will open Monday, Nov. 6, and run through Dec. 8.Sánchez uses video, installation and photography to explore ideas of vision, voyeurism and intimacy.“The show will contain two single-channel videos,” said Jeroen Nelemans, gallery manager and assistant professor of Graphic Design at KWU. “One will be projected large, and the other will be on a monitor. It is a very minimal show, but visually powerful.”“Through sustained and detailed close-ups, what would have normally been overlooked becomes visible, unlocking a fleeting moment into a vast space of micronarratives,” Sánchez said.She received an MFA in Video, Film and New Media from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and a PhD in Contemporary Art from Complutense in Madrid.The show is being curated by Jefferson Godard, a contemporary curator, gallery director, educator and architect. He currently serves as gallery manager and faculty member at Wichita State University. From 2021 to 2022, Godard was the curator at the Salina Art Center.Admission to The Gallery is always free. The Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays and weekends by appointment.&nbsp;

Video artist is next exhibitor at KWU’s The Gallery

Award-winning author Marcia Cebulska will speak with readers at Red Fern Booksellers in downtown Salina on November 4 at 4 p.m.

Cebulska grew up in Chicago and has spent most of her career writing for the stage and screen. Her critically acclaimed plays have been produced at thousands of venues worldwide and her screenwriting aired on PBS. She has received the Jane Chambers International Award, the Dorothy Silver Award, and several Master Artist Fellowships. Her play "Now Let Me Fly," commissioned for the 50th anniversary of the Brown v. Board decision, was directed by Academy-Award winner Kevin Willmott.

The author will touch on all three of her recent books but will spotlight her memoir, "Lovers, Dreamers, &amp; Thieves," which centers on her early years growing up in her parents’ Polish bakery in Chicago. New York Times bestselling author Harriet Lerner says of this volume: 

“Cebulska is a brilliant, big-hearted, and luminous storyteller who can capture a world in a short vignette. I was entirely captivated by these intimate and moving family portraits that have shaped the author’s life and works. Internationally known historian Dominic Pacyga writes that the memoir is “important” and a “must read.”

"Watching Men Dance," Cebulska’s popular novel is about a woman with wanderlust who marries a Kansas rancher. It is the story of a marriage: simple and complex, lonely, overcrowded, exasperating and fulfilling.

"Skywriting: A journaling guide to help you soar," focuses on the value of writing. 

“To write is to be aware of being alive, to find the magical in the ordinary,” says Cebulska. “Writing can help tame our past, focus our present, and give us a hand in creating a path for our future.” Harriet Lerner says of this volume: “More joy, creativity, and healing than you can begin to imagine.”

Cebulska will include brief readings from her work followed by questions and answers moderated by Harley Hamilton, owner of Red Fern Booksellers. The author will be available to sign copies of her books. The public is invited to this free event.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/10/1698335671807.png" alt="Marcia Cebulska Image Courtesy Red Fern Booksellers" />
 <figcaption>Marcia Cebulska Image Courtesy Red Fern Booksellers</figcaption>
 </figure>SubmittedAward-winning author Marcia Cebulska will speak with readers at Red Fern Booksellers in downtown Salina on November 4 at 4 p.m.Cebulska grew up in Chicago and has spent most of her career writing for the stage and screen. Her critically acclaimed plays have been produced at thousands of venues worldwide and her screenwriting aired on PBS. She has received the Jane Chambers International Award, the Dorothy Silver Award, and several Master Artist Fellowships. Her play "Now Let Me Fly," commissioned for the 50th anniversary of the Brown v. Board decision, was directed by Academy-Award winner Kevin Willmott.The author will touch on all three of her recent books but will spotlight her memoir, "Lovers, Dreamers, &amp; Thieves," which centers on her early years growing up in her parents’ Polish bakery in Chicago. New York Times bestselling author Harriet Lerner says of this volume: “Cebulska is a brilliant, big-hearted, and luminous storyteller who can capture a world in a short vignette. I was entirely captivated by these intimate and moving family portraits that have shaped the author’s life and works. Internationally known historian Dominic Pacyga writes that the memoir is “important” and a “must read.”"Watching Men Dance," Cebulska’s popular novel is about a woman with wanderlust who marries a Kansas rancher. It is the story of a marriage: simple and complex, lonely, overcrowded, exasperating and fulfilling."Skywriting: A journaling guide to help you soar," focuses on the value of writing. “To write is to be aware of being alive, to find the magical in the ordinary,” says Cebulska. “Writing can help tame our past, focus our present, and give us a hand in creating a path for our future.” Harriet Lerner says of this volume: “More joy, creativity, and healing than you can begin to imagine.”Cebulska will include brief readings from her work followed by questions and answers moderated by Harley Hamilton, owner of Red Fern Booksellers. The author will be available to sign copies of her books. The public is invited to this free event.

Red Fern Booksellers hosts Award-winning author Marcia Cebulska in Nov. 

On October 27-29 Central High School Theatre will present the play, The Diary of Anne Frank by Frances Goodrich, Albert Hackett, newly adapted by Wendy Kesselman. 

<a href="https://www.onthestage.tickets/show/salina-central-high-school/64ea8884ee2f190e358a2b0e/tickets">Tickets are on sale online</a> and will also be available at performances. Ticket prices for the production are $7 for adults, $5 for students with ZERO credit service charges added to this price if using a credit card online to pre-purchase tickets. Running time is approximately 2 hours, which includes one 15-minute intermission between each act.

They are looking at a newspaper that says that the war is almost over and gives them hope that they might be able to be free soon.

The production is directed by Bill Weaver, Central High School Technical Director, who is assisted by Barbara Hilt, Central High School Theatre teacher and program director.

In this transcendently powerful new adaptation by Wendy Kesselman, Anne Frank emerges from history a living, lyrical, intensely gifted young girl, who confronts her rapidly changing life and the increasing horror of her time with astonishing honesty, wit, and determination. An impassioned drama about the lives of eight people hiding from the Nazis in a concealed storage attic, The Diary of Anne Frank captures the claustrophobic realities of their daily existence—their fear, their hope, their laughter, their grief. 

Each day of these two dark years, Anne's voice shines through: "When I write I shake off all my cares. But I want to achieve more than that. I want to be useful and bring enjoyment to all people, even those I've never met. I want to go on living even after my death!"

"The play The Diary of Anne Frank is an important piece of theatre that needs to be done and done again and again. We need to be reminded that the Holocaust should never happen again. These are real people and their stories need to be told, ” Weaver said.&nbsp;

“I want to say how grateful I am for the opportunity to be a part of the telling of Anne’s story. I say story rather than show because that’s what The Diary of Anne Frank is; a story accounting real events that happened in real people’s lives. They aren’t made up characters who live lives on the stage that never actually happened in real life. They’re people who had to go through the horrors of the Holocaust. I believe that this story is vital to be shared beacuse of how it humanizes the victims of the Holocaust. It wasn’t just six million Jewish people that died. It was six million lives, and each life had their own story just like you and I. I hope you will join us as we walk through the stories of eight people whose lives were turned upside down by the Holocaust. While I can’t promise that it’ll be as fun as a comedy…I can promise that it will truly touch your heart.”

Alyssa is a junior and the daughter of Terri and Scott Maas. Alyssa is the Secretary for troupe 639. You may have seen her before in The Children's Hour, Anastasia, A Game, Squad Goals, Death Knocks, The Nerd or the award-winning one act Trifles. She was also the stage manager for Noises Off. She placed 3rd in the English Speaking Union's Shakespeare monologue competition in Kansas City. She hopes that you enjoy the show!

Wyatt is the son of James and Tara Angell and Samantha Angell. His past shows are The Explorers Club, Mamma Mia!, Head Over Heels, and Trifles. He also was the light board operator for The Nerd and Noises Off. Wyatt designed the lights for this production.

Anna Kraft is a sophomore and the daughter of Carmen Lucia San Martin and Robert Kraft. She has served as a crew member for Noises Off, The Explorers Club and The Nerd at Central and A Christmas Story at Theatre Salina. You may have seen her in The Children's Hour at Central last fall, Cinderella or Descendants at Theatre Salina. She is also involved in Central’s Choir!

Carson is a junior and son of Matt &amp; Leslie Ablard. This is Carson's first time taking on a role in a mainstage production. He is excited to be a part of this production. Carson also is a part of the swim team and is a sports writer for The Pylon. He was also part of the running crew for Noises Off.

Madison is a sophomore and the daughter of Pam and Dennis Berndt. She has been involved in shows and classes at Theatre Salina for over ten years. She was a dresser in The Explorers Club and A Christmas Story (Theatre Salina). She has helped with costumes for Cinderella (Theatre Salina) and loves helping the the costume shop.

Ellie is a sophomore and the daughter of Alison and John Riekhof. She has served as crew for Noises Off, The Explorers Club, and The Children's Hour. This is Ellie's first mainstage role at Central High School.

Gabriel is a sophomore and the son of Kristina and Michael Freeland. He has previously run lights for Something Rotten and was in A Christmas Story at Theatre Salina as well as running lights for The Children's Hour and running crew for Noises Off.

Jayda is a junior at Salina Central High School. This is Jayda's second role in a mainstage production. You may have seen Jayda play Mrs. Tilford in The Children's Hour last fall. Jayda has been backstage working crew for Anastasia, the spring one acts, and Peter and the Starcatcher.

Joseph Zepeda is a senior and is the son of Kimberly Trigg and Joe Zepeda. He has been in the musical “Anastasia” his Sophomore year of high school as Drunk #1. He has helped with “The Children’s Hour,” “The Explorers Club” and “The Nerd” during his junior year as tech backstage. He has been in “Mamma Mia!” as ensemble. He was an assistant stage manager for an amazing British comedy named “Noises Off.” “The Diary of Anne Frank” is his first role in a main stage play! He hopes that you enjoy this wonderful show in which all the students put in such hard work!!

Keaton has been crew for five productions. This is Keaton's first role in a mainstage production at Central High School. He is also a member of the marching band. He owns a purple trumpet.

Alyx is a sophomore and the child of Lacey Wendlandt and the grandchild of Patty and Craig Wendlandt. Alyx served on the running crew for The Children's Hour and The Explorers Club.

Zander most recently portrayed the role of Garry in Noises Off at Central High School. He is the son of Chris and Angel Flener. Zander is the Treasurer for troupe 639. Zander is a member of Free Spirit and has been in choir for seven years. This is Zander's second year in theatre at Central High School and you may have seen him in Mamma Mia! (Sky), or The Nerd (Willum).

Benjamin is the son of Robert and Susan Campbell. Ben is the President of troupe 639 and has worked on every show since the Antigone his freshman year. You may have seen him in productions such as Noises Off, The Explorers Club, One Man Two Guvnors, and Mamma Mia! Ben wants you to know that "it has been such a wonderful experience being a part of this show and I want to give a big shout-out to my fellow cast members for their wonderful performances."

Director……………………………………….……………………………….….…Bill Weaver

Technical Director……………….....………..………………………..……….….Barb Hilt

Stage Manager………………………………..………………………..…Bishop Talbott*

Assistant Director………………………………………………………………....Q Duxler*

Lighting Design………..………………………………………………………Wyatt Angell*

Lighting Crew……..…………………………..…..Andrew Graber*, Wyatt Angell*

Light Board Operator…………………………………..…….……………....Lillian Crow

Sound Board Operator……………….………………….………..…..………Lin Miller*

Running Crew........................Marcos Lira*, Alex Kemp, Kenadee Kohler, Mars Schultz, Taelon Roper

Hair/Makeup……………………………………………………….…Michelle Simmons*

Costume Design………………………………………………….Addilyn Jagodzinske*

Costume Crew…………………………………...Barbara Hilt, Michelle Simmons*

Properties……………..……………….Mackenzie Martinez*, Andrew Graber*, Barbara Hilt

Poster Design…………………….…………………….……..……..………..…Bill Weaver

T-shirt Design…………………………….……………….…………...………...Bill Weaver

Program Design……………….………………………….………….…………Barbara Hilt

Publicity……………………………………………………...……..Mackenzie Martinez*

Shop Foremen.……………………………………………………...…Montana Morgan

Ticket Design……………………….………………………….…………..…….Barbara Hilt

House Manager……………….…………………………………….…Katherine White*

Photography…………………………..………………………….…………….Matea Gregg

Scenic Design………….………………………………………...……………..…Bill Weaver

Bill Weaver, Montana Morgan, Mark Anderson, Anastasia Corl,

Lillian Crow, Lin Miller*, Nikolas Morgan, Gavin Schneider, Kale Shafer,

Ethan Shank, Benjamin Campbell*, Kasheia Peterson*, Barbara Hilt,

Mac Sheforgen*, Ellie Riekhof*, Wyatt Angell*, Zander Flener*,

Mackenzie Martinez*, Alyssa Maas*, Anna Kraft*,

Keaton Myers*, Michelle Simmons*, Jamie Mull, Caleb Morris*,

Wyatt Angell*, Andrew Graber*, Seth Lepping, Keaton Myers*,

William O’Neal, Mars Schultz, Abby Vaupel, Alexander Vopat, Carson

Ablard, Q Duxler*, Katie Morgan, Jaxson Rutz*, Kattherine White*,

Joseph Zepeda*, Bishop Talbott*, Alyx Parker*, Gabriel Freeland*,

Taelon Roper, Lukas Roper, Kenadee Kohler, Dayzie Frank,

Ashton Tollison, Sarabeth Taylor, Lexi Foos, Ava Weaverling, Ava Miller

THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK KESSELMAN is presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing, LLC, servicing the Dramatists Play Service collection. (www.dramatists.com)

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/10/1697742268930.jpeg" alt="Anne Frank Poster" />
 <figcaption>Anne Frank Poster</figcaption>
 </figure>By SALINA POSTOn October 27-29 Central High School Theatre will present the play, The Diary of Anne Frank by Frances Goodrich, Albert Hackett, newly adapted by Wendy Kesselman. <a href="https://www.onthestage.tickets/show/salina-central-high-school/64ea8884ee2f190e358a2b0e/tickets">Tickets are on sale online</a> and will also be available at performances. Ticket prices for the production are $7 for adults, $5 for students with ZERO credit service charges added to this price if using a credit card online to pre-purchase tickets. Running time is approximately 2 hours, which includes one 15-minute intermission between each act.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/10/1698245037615.jpeg" alt="The VanDaans and Franks huddle around a table staring at newspaper clippings about how the war is almost- giving them hope they will be able to come out of hiding. Images Courtesy&nbsp;Matea Gregg For Greater Glory Photography" />
 <figcaption>The VanDaans and Franks huddle around a table staring at newspaper clippings about how the war is almost- giving them hope they will be able to come out of hiding. Images Courtesy&nbsp;Matea Gregg For Greater Glory Photography</figcaption>
 </figure>They are looking at a newspaper that says that the war is almost over and gives them hope that they might be able to be free soon.The production is directed by Bill Weaver, Central High School Technical Director, who is assisted by Barbara Hilt, Central High School Theatre teacher and program director.<h2>The Diary of Anne Frank</h2>In this transcendently powerful new adaptation by Wendy Kesselman, Anne Frank emerges from history a living, lyrical, intensely gifted young girl, who confronts her rapidly changing life and the increasing horror of her time with astonishing honesty, wit, and determination. An impassioned drama about the lives of eight people hiding from the Nazis in a concealed storage attic, The Diary of Anne Frank captures the claustrophobic realities of their daily existence—their fear, their hope, their laughter, their grief. <h2>A new adaptation for a new generation</h2>Each day of these two dark years, Anne's voice shines through: "When I write I shake off all my cares. But I want to achieve more than that. I want to be useful and bring enjoyment to all people, even those I've never met. I want to go on living even after my death!""The play The Diary of Anne Frank is an important piece of theatre that needs to be done and done again and again. We need to be reminded that the Holocaust should never happen again. These are real people and their stories need to be told, ” Weaver said.&nbsp;“I want to say how grateful I am for the opportunity to be a part of the telling of Anne’s story. I say story rather than show because that’s what The Diary of Anne Frank is; a story accounting real events that happened in real people’s lives. They aren’t made up characters who live lives on the stage that never actually happened in real life. They’re people who had to go through the horrors of the Holocaust. I believe that this story is vital to be shared beacuse of how it humanizes the victims of the Holocaust. It wasn’t just six million Jewish people that died. It was six million lives, and each life had their own story just like you and I. I hope you will join us as we walk through the stories of eight people whose lives were turned upside down by the Holocaust. While I can’t promise that it’ll be as fun as a comedy…I can promise that it will truly touch your heart.”-Alyssa Maas portrayal of Anne Frank<h2>The Cast</h2><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/10/1697743252356.jpeg" alt="Alyssa Maas (Anne Frank)&nbsp;" />
 <figcaption>Alyssa Maas (Anne Frank)&nbsp;</figcaption>
 </figure>Alyssa is a junior and the daughter of Terri and Scott Maas. Alyssa is the Secretary for troupe 639. You may have seen her before in The Children's Hour, Anastasia, A Game, Squad Goals, Death Knocks, The Nerd or the award-winning one act Trifles. She was also the stage manager for Noises Off. She placed 3rd in the English Speaking Union's Shakespeare monologue competition in Kansas City. She hopes that you enjoy the show!<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/10/1697743326842.jpeg" alt="Wyatt Angell (Peter VanDaan)&nbsp;" />
 <figcaption>Wyatt Angell (Peter VanDaan)&nbsp;</figcaption>
 </figure>Wyatt is the son of James and Tara Angell and Samantha Angell. His past shows are The Explorers Club, Mamma Mia!, Head Over Heels, and Trifles. He also was the light board operator for The Nerd and Noises Off. Wyatt designed the lights for this production.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/10/1697743355013.jpeg" alt="Anna Kraft (Mrs. Edith Frank)" />
 <figcaption>Anna Kraft (Mrs. Edith Frank)</figcaption>
 </figure>Anna Kraft is a sophomore and the daughter of Carmen Lucia San Martin and Robert Kraft. She has served as a crew member for Noises Off, The Explorers Club and The Nerd at Central and A Christmas Story at Theatre Salina. You may have seen her in The Children's Hour at Central last fall, Cinderella or Descendants at Theatre Salina. She is also involved in Central’s Choir!<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/10/1697743378512.jpeg" alt="Carson Ablard (Mr. Otto Frank)" />
 <figcaption>Carson Ablard (Mr. Otto Frank)</figcaption>
 </figure>Carson is a junior and son of Matt &amp; Leslie Ablard. This is Carson's first time taking on a role in a mainstage production. He is excited to be a part of this production. Carson also is a part of the swim team and is a sports writer for The Pylon. He was also part of the running crew for Noises Off.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/10/1698069831337.jpeg" alt="Madison Berndt (Margot Frank)" />
 <figcaption>Madison Berndt (Margot Frank)</figcaption>
 </figure>Madison is a sophomore and the daughter of Pam and Dennis Berndt. She has been involved in shows and classes at Theatre Salina for over ten years. She was a dresser in The Explorers Club and A Christmas Story (Theatre Salina). She has helped with costumes for Cinderella (Theatre Salina) and loves helping the the costume shop.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/10/1697743401991.jpeg" alt="Ellie Riekhof (Miep Gies)" />
 <figcaption>Ellie Riekhof (Miep Gies)</figcaption>
 </figure>Ellie is a sophomore and the daughter of Alison and John Riekhof. She has served as crew for Noises Off, The Explorers Club, and The Children's Hour. This is Ellie's first mainstage role at Central High School.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/10/1697743424326.jpeg" alt="Gabriel Freeland (Mr. Dussel)" />
 <figcaption>Gabriel Freeland (Mr. Dussel)</figcaption>
 </figure>Gabriel is a sophomore and the son of Kristina and Michael Freeland. He has previously run lights for Something Rotten and was in A Christmas Story at Theatre Salina as well as running lights for The Children's Hour and running crew for Noises Off.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/10/1697743446171.jpeg" alt="Jayda Rasmussen (Mrs. VanDaan)" />
 <figcaption>Jayda Rasmussen (Mrs. VanDaan)</figcaption>
 </figure>Jayda is a junior at Salina Central High School. This is Jayda's second role in a mainstage production. You may have seen Jayda play Mrs. Tilford in The Children's Hour last fall. Jayda has been backstage working crew for Anastasia, the spring one acts, and Peter and the Starcatcher.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/10/1697743488298.jpeg" alt="Joseph Zepeda (Mr. VanDaan)" />
 <figcaption>Joseph Zepeda (Mr. VanDaan)</figcaption>
 </figure>Joseph Zepeda is a senior and is the son of Kimberly Trigg and Joe Zepeda. He has been in the musical “Anastasia” his Sophomore year of high school as Drunk #1. He has helped with “The Children’s Hour,” “The Explorers Club” and “The Nerd” during his junior year as tech backstage. He has been in “Mamma Mia!” as ensemble. He was an assistant stage manager for an amazing British comedy named “Noises Off.” “The Diary of Anne Frank” is his first role in a main stage play! He hopes that you enjoy this wonderful show in which all the students put in such hard work!!<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/10/1697743516849.jpeg" alt="Keaton Myers ( Mr. Kraler)" />
 <figcaption>Keaton Myers ( Mr. Kraler)</figcaption>
 </figure>Keaton has been crew for five productions. This is Keaton's first role in a mainstage production at Central High School. He is also a member of the marching band. He owns a purple trumpet.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/10/1697743541508.jpeg" alt="Alyx Parker (First Man)" />
 <figcaption>Alyx Parker (First Man)</figcaption>
 </figure>Alyx is a sophomore and the child of Lacey Wendlandt and the grandchild of Patty and Craig Wendlandt. Alyx served on the running crew for The Children's Hour and The Explorers Club.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/10/1697744292928.jpeg" alt="Zander Flener (Second Man)" />
 <figcaption>Zander Flener (Second Man)</figcaption>
 </figure>Zander most recently portrayed the role of Garry in Noises Off at Central High School. He is the son of Chris and Angel Flener. Zander is the Treasurer for troupe 639. Zander is a member of Free Spirit and has been in choir for seven years. This is Zander's second year in theatre at Central High School and you may have seen him in Mamma Mia! (Sky), or The Nerd (Willum).<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/10/1697744391388.jpeg" alt="Benjamin Campbell (Third Man)" />
 <figcaption>Benjamin Campbell (Third Man)</figcaption>
 </figure>Benjamin is the son of Robert and Susan Campbell. Ben is the President of troupe 639 and has worked on every show since the Antigone his freshman year. You may have seen him in productions such as Noises Off, The Explorers Club, One Man Two Guvnors, and Mamma Mia! Ben wants you to know that "it has been such a wonderful experience being a part of this show and I want to give a big shout-out to my fellow cast members for their wonderful performances."<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/10/1697743571652.jpeg" alt="John Rose (Cello)" />
 <figcaption>John Rose (Cello)</figcaption>
 </figure>John Rose (Cello)<h2>Crew and Creative Team</h2>Director……………………………………….……………………………….….…Bill WeaverTechnical Director……………….....………..………………………..……….….Barb HiltStage Manager………………………………..………………………..…Bishop Talbott*Assistant Director………………………………………………………………....Q Duxler*Lighting Design………..………………………………………………………Wyatt Angell*Lighting Crew……..…………………………..…..Andrew Graber*, Wyatt Angell*Light Board Operator…………………………………..…….……………....Lillian CrowSound Board Operator……………….………………….………..…..………Lin Miller*Running Crew........................Marcos Lira*, Alex Kemp, Kenadee Kohler, Mars Schultz, Taelon RoperHair/Makeup……………………………………………………….…Michelle Simmons*Costume Design………………………………………………….Addilyn Jagodzinske*Costume Crew…………………………………...Barbara Hilt, Michelle Simmons*Properties……………..……………….Mackenzie Martinez*, Andrew Graber*, Barbara HiltPoster Design…………………….…………………….……..……..………..…Bill WeaverT-shirt Design…………………………….……………….…………...………...Bill WeaverProgram Design……………….………………………….………….…………Barbara HiltPublicity……………………………………………………...……..Mackenzie Martinez*Shop Foremen.……………………………………………………...…Montana MorganTicket Design……………………….………………………….…………..…….Barbara HiltHouse Manager……………….…………………………………….…Katherine White*Photography…………………………..………………………….…………….Matea GreggScenic Design………….………………………………………...……………..…Bill Weaver* indicates Thespianbold names indicate Crew Chief<h2>Scenic Construction/ Painting</h2>Bill Weaver, Montana Morgan, Mark Anderson, Anastasia Corl,Lillian Crow, Lin Miller*, Nikolas Morgan, Gavin Schneider, Kale Shafer,Ethan Shank, Benjamin Campbell*, Kasheia Peterson*, Barbara Hilt,Mac Sheforgen*, Ellie Riekhof*, Wyatt Angell*, Zander Flener*,Mackenzie Martinez*, Alyssa Maas*, Anna Kraft*,Keaton Myers*, Michelle Simmons*, Jamie Mull, Caleb Morris*,Wyatt Angell*, Andrew Graber*, Seth Lepping, Keaton Myers*,William O’Neal, Mars Schultz, Abby Vaupel, Alexander Vopat, CarsonAblard, Q Duxler*, Katie Morgan, Jaxson Rutz*, Kattherine White*,Joseph Zepeda*, Bishop Talbott*, Alyx Parker*, Gabriel Freeland*,Taelon Roper, Lukas Roper, Kenadee Kohler, Dayzie Frank,Ashton Tollison, Sarabeth Taylor, Lexi Foos, Ava Weaverling, Ava MillerTHE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK KESSELMAN is presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing, LLC, servicing the Dramatists Play Service collection. (www.dramatists.com)

Salina Central Theatre presents, 'The Diary of Anne Frank' Oct. 27-29

By OLIVIA BERGMEIER Salina Post

In Salina, senior citizens continuously participate in community events, from sewing classes at the local Senior Center to spreading laughter through theater.

The Salina Senior Theatre Project, founded by director Bob Sears, began in 2021 after Sears approached a creative writing group at the Salina Senior Center for some script ideas.

There, one of the writers in the group, Carol Bragg, met with Sears and joined the project the next day after meeting with Salina Senior Center director Rosie Walter.

"I've met some wonderful people that I would never have had the opportunity to meet," Bragg said. 

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Sears said from a young age, older adults positively impacted his life, often providing support and encouragement through his early career.

While studying at Barton County Community College, during Sears' first year, he took a directing class requiring students to pick and direct a show.

"My first show was a seniors show called 'Spirit,'" Sears said. "It was about a restaurant and people who enjoy holding seances, throwing pizza parties, doing anything against the rules and driving the management crazy."

The show focused on comedy, which Sears said most of the shows he directs usually have a humorous twist. The project's upcoming production, "Feeble Fables," continues this trend.

Read More:&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/dc1ae9e4-490c-46e4-bdda-d68f588ebd45">📸 Flashback Friday: Salina Post - Smoky Hill Museum - Vol. 11</a>

Sears described the show as a twist on classic fairy tales like "The Three Little Pigs" and "Red Riding Hood," where the adventures put characters into new, comedic situations.

One of the production's actresses, Taffy Speilman, who will portray the Straw Pig, described acting with the Senior Theatre Project as a release for her and the audience.

"We have so much fun together," Speilman said. "(It's great) when you can sit there and laugh and have fun."

Bragg agreed with this sentiment and said one of her favorite aspects is causing joy for her audience.

"I like making people laugh," Bragg said. "If I can make somebody forget about their troubles for a half hour to 45 minutes, then I feel fulfilled."

Bragg will portray the grandmother during the "Little Red Riding Hood" tale in "Feeble Fables."

For actress Terry Levin, who will portray Little Red Riding Hood in the production, the Senior Theatre Project impacted her personally, allowing her to follow a long-waiting passion for the stage.

Levin said in high school, she often acted in school plays and even studied theatre in college before switching to social services. She described some of her best memories from school happened in connection with the stage.

"I'm 61, and I didn't think I'd ever act again or do anything like that — so this was just a real treat," Levin said.

The Salina Senior Theatre Project will perform "Feeble Fables" by Bob Naquin at 7 p.m. on Oct. 27 and 28 at the Salvation Army, 1137 N. Santa Fe Avenue.

Tickets for the show will go on sale Monday, Oct. 16, starting at $8 for advance tickets purchased at the Salina Senior Center. Tickets will cost $10 at the door on show nights.

Wolf/Fire Chief/Building Inspector-Dennis Kresin **

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/10/1697223103845.jpeg" alt="Salina Senior Theatre Project's production "Feeble Fables" by Bob Naquin. Courtesy Senior Theatre Project" />
 <figcaption>Salina Senior Theatre Project's production "Feeble Fables" by Bob Naquin. Courtesy Senior Theatre Project</figcaption>
 </figure>By OLIVIA BERGMEIER Salina PostIn Salina, senior citizens continuously participate in community events, from sewing classes at the local Senior Center to spreading laughter through theater.The Salina Senior Theatre Project, founded by director Bob Sears, began in 2021 after Sears approached a creative writing group at the Salina Senior Center for some script ideas.There, one of the writers in the group, Carol Bragg, met with Sears and joined the project the next day after meeting with Salina Senior Center director Rosie Walter."I've met some wonderful people that I would never have had the opportunity to meet," Bragg said. Read More: <a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/4bb7eafc-a7c1-4e93-910d-c309efa98397">Two local food industry workers turned owners — T-Lo's on Santa Fe</a>Sears said from a young age, older adults positively impacted his life, often providing support and encouragement through his early career.While studying at Barton County Community College, during Sears' first year, he took a directing class requiring students to pick and direct a show."My first show was a seniors show called 'Spirit,'" Sears said. "It was about a restaurant and people who enjoy holding seances, throwing pizza parties, doing anything against the rules and driving the management crazy."The show focused on comedy, which Sears said most of the shows he directs usually have a humorous twist. The project's upcoming production, "Feeble Fables," continues this trend.Read More:&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/dc1ae9e4-490c-46e4-bdda-d68f588ebd45">📸 Flashback Friday: Salina Post - Smoky Hill Museum - Vol. 11</a>Sears described the show as a twist on classic fairy tales like "The Three Little Pigs" and "Red Riding Hood," where the adventures put characters into new, comedic situations.One of the production's actresses, Taffy Speilman, who will portray the Straw Pig, described acting with the Senior Theatre Project as a release for her and the audience."We have so much fun together," Speilman said. "(It's great) when you can sit there and laugh and have fun."Bragg agreed with this sentiment and said one of her favorite aspects is causing joy for her audience."I like making people laugh," Bragg said. "If I can make somebody forget about their troubles for a half hour to 45 minutes, then I feel fulfilled."Bragg will portray the grandmother during the "Little Red Riding Hood" tale in "Feeble Fables."For actress Terry Levin, who will portray Little Red Riding Hood in the production, the Senior Theatre Project impacted her personally, allowing her to follow a long-waiting passion for the stage.Levin said in high school, she often acted in school plays and even studied theatre in college before switching to social services. She described some of her best memories from school happened in connection with the stage."I'm 61, and I didn't think I'd ever act again or do anything like that — so this was just a real treat," Levin said.The Salina Senior Theatre Project will perform "Feeble Fables" by Bob Naquin at 7 p.m. on Oct. 27 and 28 at the Salvation Army, 1137 N. Santa Fe Avenue.Tickets for the show will go on sale Monday, Oct. 16, starting at $8 for advance tickets purchased at the Salina Senior Center. Tickets will cost $10 at the door on show nights.<h2>The Cast</h2>** SSTP DebutNarrator#1-Jennifer Sutton **Red Riding Hood- Terri Levin **Big Bad Wolf- Wally Hitchcock **Butterfly-Marion DuerNana/Giant-Carol BraggNarrator#2- Bob HunterStrawPig/Narrator#3-Taffy SpeilmanStick Pig-Laurie Moravec **Brick Pig /Narrator#4- Kala HurdeWolf/Fire Chief/Building Inspector-Dennis Kresin **Jackie-Connie Gibson **Horse-Don B **Jackie's Mom-Matilda Stauffer**Maggie-Tammy Conner**Ant- Mary Yarnall**Grasshopper-Shirley Toney**

Salina Senior Theatre Project to present "Feeble Fables" this weekend

Salina Downtown, Inc. is excited to host its Annual SaWINEa Wine Walk this 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 this 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 is this Saturday

Salina Public Library wasn't the first to auction a Sandzén painting in Central Kansas — multiple school districts did it before them.

The Salina Public Library owned two Birger Sandzén paintings for most of the last century, but on Saturday, they auctioned them to private sellers through the auctioneer Dirk Soulis.

The paintings included two of Sandzén's earlier works, "Scene Along the Smoky," 1921, and "Golden Aspens," 1929.

According to SPL head of marketing Katie Zey, the library received both paintings through donations. The Salina Art Association donated "Golden Aspens" to the library in 1963 when they dispanded, and a community-led fundraiser helped land "Scene Along the Smoky" in the library's halls in 1926.

The facilitator of the fundraiser, J. L. Brady, editor of the Salina Daily Union in the 1920s, gained community support to purchase the painting over time, with a past library board member finishing the payments on July 8, 1926.

SPL was not the first nor the last to acquire a collection of Sandzén paintings — according to Ron Michael, the Birger Sandzén Memorial Gallery director in Lindsborg, multiple schools picked up Sandzén's work early in the 19th century.

"The first major exhibition was at the McPherson public schools in 1911," Michael said. "That kind of precipitated a lot more exhibitions, and hence, starting art collections throughout the state."

Two examples include Hoisington Public Schools USD 431 and Lyons Public Schools USD 405.

According to Hoisington USD 431 superintendent Patrick Crowdis, the school district acquired some of Sandzén's in the late 1950s or early 1960s donated to the school by the classes of 1946 and 1953.

As the years went on, the paintings sat in the well-lit district office of USD 431, and over time, the district began to question if keeping the illustrations would be best for the works of fine art.

The district appraised the three works of Sandzén's in 2007 and auctioned them in 2010 for more than $170,000. The school district ordered replicas of the auctioned paintings, and the proceeds then went to fund student scholarships.

"At least 26 scholarships that we've given out since then, so I mean, I feel like it was a worthy cause," Crowdis said. "We still display the replicas of the paintings that we had, and I feel like the paintings can be better-taken care of by whomever ended up purchasing them."

Lyons USD 405 sold one Sandzén painting in their collection in 2016, "Between Showers in Lindsborg," 1935, accruing more than $60,000 to begin an endowment scholarship for art students.

"The school board thought, 'Hey, we can have what appears to be an original Sandzén hanging up in our office, but at the same time, we could have an endowed scholarship fund that will last forever,'" said Lyons USD 405 superintendent Bill Day. "So now that's a perpetual scholarship for up to two graduates each year going into some art field, and we and the art field can be music, music, education, graphic arts, graphic design."

Other schools in central Kansas have sold Sandzén paintings in the last two decades to fund various scholarships and put the fine art pieces into better-equipped hands.

SPL's decision to sell the paintings mirrored these fellow public entities, aiming to find better care for the pieces alongside funding some possible future projects.

"Our board felt as though we were not equipped to properly care for and house the Sandzén paintings," Zey said. "The decision was made with what they felt was best for both the paintings and the library." 

Zey said that until the library secures the funds from the auction, the board will not decide how to utilize the cash for future projects.

The Salina Public Library&nbsp;board holds open meetings on the third Tuesday of each month at 7 a.m. in the Prescott Room. Zey said the board welcomes public involvement in the library's actions.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/10/1634353835637.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>By OLIVIA BERGMEIER Salina PostSalina Public Library wasn't the first to auction a Sandzén painting in Central Kansas — multiple school districts did it before them.The Salina Public Library owned two Birger Sandzén paintings for most of the last century, but on Saturday, they auctioned them to private sellers through the auctioneer Dirk Soulis.The paintings included two of Sandzén's earlier works, "Scene Along the Smoky," 1921, and "Golden Aspens," 1929.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/10/1697752768000.jpeg" alt=""Scene Along the Smoky" by Birger Sandzén, 1921." />
 <figcaption>"Scene Along the Smoky" by Birger Sandzén, 1921.</figcaption>
 </figure>According to SPL head of marketing Katie Zey, the library received both paintings through donations. The Salina Art Association donated "Golden Aspens" to the library in 1963 when they dispanded, and a community-led fundraiser helped land "Scene Along the Smoky" in the library's halls in 1926.The facilitator of the fundraiser, J. L. Brady, editor of the Salina Daily Union in the 1920s, gained community support to purchase the painting over time, with a past library board member finishing the payments on July 8, 1926.SPL was not the first nor the last to acquire a collection of Sandzén paintings — according to Ron Michael, the Birger Sandzén Memorial Gallery director in Lindsborg, multiple schools picked up Sandzén's work early in the 19th century."The first major exhibition was at the McPherson public schools in 1911," Michael said. "That kind of precipitated a lot more exhibitions, and hence, starting art collections throughout the state."Two examples include Hoisington Public Schools USD 431 and Lyons Public Schools USD 405.According to Hoisington USD 431 superintendent Patrick Crowdis, the school district acquired some of Sandzén's in the late 1950s or early 1960s donated to the school by the classes of 1946 and 1953.As the years went on, the paintings sat in the well-lit district office of USD 431, and over time, the district began to question if keeping the illustrations would be best for the works of fine art.The district appraised the three works of Sandzén's in 2007 and auctioned them in 2010 for more than $170,000. The school district ordered replicas of the auctioned paintings, and the proceeds then went to fund student scholarships."At least 26 scholarships that we've given out since then, so I mean, I feel like it was a worthy cause," Crowdis said. "We still display the replicas of the paintings that we had, and I feel like the paintings can be better-taken care of by whomever ended up purchasing them."Lyons USD 405 sold one Sandzén painting in their collection in 2016, "Between Showers in Lindsborg," 1935, accruing more than $60,000 to begin an endowment scholarship for art students.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/10/1697752907220.jpeg" alt=""Between Showers in Lindsborg" by Birger Sandzén, 1935." />
 <figcaption>"Between Showers in Lindsborg" by Birger Sandzén, 1935.</figcaption>
 </figure>"The school board thought, 'Hey, we can have what appears to be an original Sandzén hanging up in our office, but at the same time, we could have an endowed scholarship fund that will last forever,'" said Lyons USD 405 superintendent Bill Day. "So now that's a perpetual scholarship for up to two graduates each year going into some art field, and we and the art field can be music, music, education, graphic arts, graphic design."Other schools in central Kansas have sold Sandzén paintings in the last two decades to fund various scholarships and put the fine art pieces into better-equipped hands.SPL's decision to sell the paintings mirrored these fellow public entities, aiming to find better care for the pieces alongside funding some possible future projects."Our board felt as though we were not equipped to properly care for and house the Sandzén paintings," Zey said. "The decision was made with what they felt was best for both the paintings and the library." Zey said that until the library secures the funds from the auction, the board will not decide how to utilize the cash for future projects.The Salina Public Library&nbsp;board holds open meetings on the third Tuesday of each month at 7 a.m. in the Prescott Room. Zey said the board welcomes public involvement in the library's actions.

Sandzén paintings across Kansas — SPL was not first to sell famous works of art

Now playing at the Art Center Cinema, “Joan Baez: I am Noise” Friday, October 20 to Wednesday, October 25, 2023. Tickets can be&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wtVKgDuDLw63XT1EbkO6-5k_2hhuoNgk2Wa2YpAAJTgwxZkacsi87iXauwVbsjTyZiPqlX0DvzqPykyeukgNZe88qGqPhtkP1an5V2Pn75O0T3sI8rKId8fOb0eCp3K683tX--dhOChZJIaf-X2HEY7o34kmyiHUXd5k4_1D1Cc=&amp;c=IkIZ3ucPFFPk8kutyaDyPrncfJBJmXTbHRoFXUNZyS767bh7XNC8uA==&amp;ch=9m7KgAsyTAUbrbnhlUFx92120F-O3V7bThxGRCAHIlLv7s_Pw3d-tQ==" target="_blank">purchased online</a>&nbsp;or at the box office.

Bob Dylan’s Nobel Prize in Literature might have its detractors (should musicians qualify for their song lyrics?) but the award does speak to the globally-recognized artistic legacy of the folk-rock scene that developed in the 1950’s and ‘60’s. But if Dylan did earn the Nobel, this documentary from filmmakers Karen O’Connor, Miri Navasky, and Maeve O’Boyle make a compelling case that one of Dylan’s contemporaries (and a former romantic and creative partner) is equally deserving: Joan Baez.

Following her final world tour four years ago, this film showcases the breathtakingly eclectic nature of Baez’s genius: not just as a songwriter and singer, but as a poet, writer, and visual artist. Her intellect encompasses unique self-awareness and an abiding interest in the relationships between famous figures and the public. And of course, her social activism was always a big part of her persona, and we see archival footage showing her genuine commitment to the Civil Rights Movement and other progressive causes. Rather than come across as an ivory tower, “out of touch” liberal stereotype, though, Baez is extraordinarily empathetic and willing to withhold final judgment on her own perceptions—including, intriguingly, ambiguous memories of childhood sexual abuse that corroborate the stories of her younger sister (and talented folk singer in her own right), Mimi Fariña. This is a fascinating portrait of artist fully aware of herself and the world, not just an imaginative interpreter (and incisive critic) of society.

The title comes from an evocative self-declaration from one of Joan’s youthful writings: “I’m not a saint, I am a noise.” An odd sentiment for someone fondly remembered for her angelic voice and seemingly gentle nature… but also hinting at the emotional turbulence she continually held at bay, and transfused into her art, lifting the world’s spirits and speaking truth to power with impressive calmness and clarity. This film is unrated, containing some mature content and runs a duration of 113 minutes.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/10/1697642629948.png" alt="Joan Baez: I am Noise showing Friday, October 20 to Wednesday, October 25 at the Salina Art Center Cinema. Image Courtesy Salina Art Center Cinema" />
 <figcaption>Joan Baez: I am Noise showing Friday, October 20 to Wednesday, October 25 at the Salina Art Center Cinema. Image Courtesy Salina Art Center Cinema</figcaption>
 </figure>Now playing at the Art Center Cinema, “Joan Baez: I am Noise” Friday, October 20 to Wednesday, October 25, 2023. Tickets can be&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wtVKgDuDLw63XT1EbkO6-5k_2hhuoNgk2Wa2YpAAJTgwxZkacsi87iXauwVbsjTyZiPqlX0DvzqPykyeukgNZe88qGqPhtkP1an5V2Pn75O0T3sI8rKId8fOb0eCp3K683tX--dhOChZJIaf-X2HEY7o34kmyiHUXd5k4_1D1Cc=&amp;c=IkIZ3ucPFFPk8kutyaDyPrncfJBJmXTbHRoFXUNZyS767bh7XNC8uA==&amp;ch=9m7KgAsyTAUbrbnhlUFx92120F-O3V7bThxGRCAHIlLv7s_Pw3d-tQ==" target="_blank">purchased online</a>&nbsp;or at the box office.Bob Dylan’s Nobel Prize in Literature might have its detractors (should musicians qualify for their song lyrics?) but the award does speak to the globally-recognized artistic legacy of the folk-rock scene that developed in the 1950’s and ‘60’s. But if Dylan did earn the Nobel, this documentary from filmmakers Karen O’Connor, Miri Navasky, and Maeve O’Boyle make a compelling case that one of Dylan’s contemporaries (and a former romantic and creative partner) is equally deserving: Joan Baez.Following her final world tour four years ago, this film showcases the breathtakingly eclectic nature of Baez’s genius: not just as a songwriter and singer, but as a poet, writer, and visual artist. Her intellect encompasses unique self-awareness and an abiding interest in the relationships between famous figures and the public. And of course, her social activism was always a big part of her persona, and we see archival footage showing her genuine commitment to the Civil Rights Movement and other progressive causes. Rather than come across as an ivory tower, “out of touch” liberal stereotype, though, Baez is extraordinarily empathetic and willing to withhold final judgment on her own perceptions—including, intriguingly, ambiguous memories of childhood sexual abuse that corroborate the stories of her younger sister (and talented folk singer in her own right), Mimi Fariña. This is a fascinating portrait of artist fully aware of herself and the world, not just an imaginative interpreter (and incisive critic) of society.The title comes from an evocative self-declaration from one of Joan’s youthful writings: “I’m not a saint, I am a noise.” An odd sentiment for someone fondly remembered for her angelic voice and seemingly gentle nature… but also hinting at the emotional turbulence she continually held at bay, and transfused into her art, lifting the world’s spirits and speaking truth to power with impressive calmness and clarity. This film is unrated, containing some mature content and runs a duration of 113 minutes.Film descriptions are written by friend and cinema supporter, Dave Cooper.Joan Baez: I Am NoiseNow Playing October 20 - 25Stay up-to-date with the latest events and happenings on our social media pages.<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wtVKgDuDLw63XT1EbkO6-5k_2hhuoNgk2Wa2YpAAJTgwxZkacsi87nLDBVhw3T_97p2GVgZ6lWiE317afuDLgl7D1RFYFZWq1JiWn_M9g5Usuiy_xeC2PI0bMoEAWqdrPet2k9kp7I_alSi58eOttHnWhW-TElqND7f5DqG2O2U=&amp;c=IkIZ3ucPFFPk8kutyaDyPrncfJBJmXTbHRoFXUNZyS767bh7XNC8uA==&amp;ch=9m7KgAsyTAUbrbnhlUFx92120F-O3V7bThxGRCAHIlLv7s_Pw3d-tQ==" target="_blank">Art Cinema Facebook</a><a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wtVKgDuDLw63XT1EbkO6-5k_2hhuoNgk2Wa2YpAAJTgwxZkacsi87rWlZ5JE3cmOVUuT_6z356-sLuTXGc8sYpmSlfGXyiunVGcV2bz1JZuFF0pGXmubI-KtqpuZCdiapNDI2NNAudNbTOj1CJz991ej4qppj-TC_WceN-85MiA=&amp;c=IkIZ3ucPFFPk8kutyaDyPrncfJBJmXTbHRoFXUNZyS767bh7XNC8uA==&amp;ch=9m7KgAsyTAUbrbnhlUFx92120F-O3V7bThxGRCAHIlLv7s_Pw3d-tQ==" target="_blank">Salina Art Center Facebook</a><a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wtVKgDuDLw63XT1EbkO6-5k_2hhuoNgk2Wa2YpAAJTgwxZkacsi87vtG6UGPw565VI2rHnwNzbvI-P4Qcn8jnopT7mUjthuYMJ9nUiKbtaxItigVlfVqZ8j_aQvGuhV1S0Axs8TeFmEXHNwKwZOKkKgHvFMWSkIeqaBpIb4UiCg=&amp;c=IkIZ3ucPFFPk8kutyaDyPrncfJBJmXTbHRoFXUNZyS767bh7XNC8uA==&amp;ch=9m7KgAsyTAUbrbnhlUFx92120F-O3V7bThxGRCAHIlLv7s_Pw3d-tQ==" target="_blank">Salina Art Center Instagram</a>