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>

Salina Art Center Cinema re-opens to the public after building remodel

By NATE KING Salina Post

On this episode of King in the Community, I sit down again with Maggie Spicer Brown, director of CTA Education Director Maggie Spicer Brown to hear the latest on this year's contemporary dance show, (R)evolve.

This year CTA is focusing on natural occurrences within the year, seasons, and how it affects humans. Spicer Brown said choreographic themes will include the exploration of summer rain, falling leaves, snow, and monsoon season.&nbsp; Fourteen choreographers have come together in order to create a diverse experience of storytelling through dance.

CAST: Addilyn Jagodzinske Alex Engelland Alison Hiatt Andrew Graber Anna Gutierrez Aria Jagodzinske Audrey Jagodzinske Belle Henry Brynn Shaft Camille Graber Camille Morris Cathie Norris Christopher Graber Claire Schmidt Cora White Elizabeth-Ali Schade Ella Payne Emma Kelly Erin Dolezal Gabi Hendricks Harper Johnston Hollis Murdock Jeff Leger Jess Polzella Jocelyn Bailey Katie Morgan Lauren Dolezal Lydia Lund Maggie Spicer Brown Makayla Halferty Mari Brown-Mereles Marley Fry Mary King Olivia Jou Paula Rolph Renee Toms Shelby Memmott Sierra Marin Sloan Homelvig Stacy Jagodzinske Taryn Goetz Tasha Dieser Taylor Hartzell Tenille Toelle Vickee Spicer&nbsp;

Choreographers: Alison Hiatt Audrey Jagodzinske Camille Morris Cathie Norris Claire Schmidt Cora White Ella Payne Elizabeth-Ali Schade Harper Johnston Jeff Ledger Jess Polzella Maggie Spicer Brown Shelby Memmott Tasha Deiser&nbsp;&nbsp;

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</div>By NATE KING Salina PostOn this episode of King in the Community, I sit down again with Maggie Spicer Brown, director of CTA Education Director Maggie Spicer Brown to hear the latest on this year's contemporary dance show, (R)evolve.This year CTA is focusing on natural occurrences within the year, seasons, and how it affects humans. Spicer Brown said choreographic themes will include the exploration of summer rain, falling leaves, snow, and monsoon season.&nbsp; Fourteen choreographers have come together in order to create a diverse experience of storytelling through dance. CAST: Addilyn Jagodzinske Alex Engelland Alison Hiatt Andrew Graber Anna Gutierrez Aria Jagodzinske Audrey Jagodzinske Belle Henry Brynn Shaft Camille Graber Camille Morris Cathie Norris Christopher Graber Claire Schmidt Cora White Elizabeth-Ali Schade Ella Payne Emma Kelly Erin Dolezal Gabi Hendricks Harper Johnston Hollis Murdock Jeff Leger Jess Polzella Jocelyn Bailey Katie Morgan Lauren Dolezal Lydia Lund Maggie Spicer Brown Makayla Halferty Mari Brown-Mereles Marley Fry Mary King Olivia Jou Paula Rolph Renee Toms Shelby Memmott Sierra Marin Sloan Homelvig Stacy Jagodzinske Taryn Goetz Tasha Dieser Taylor Hartzell Tenille Toelle Vickee Spicer&nbsp; Choreographers: Alison Hiatt Audrey Jagodzinske Camille Morris Cathie Norris Claire Schmidt Cora White Ella Payne Elizabeth-Ali Schade Harper Johnston Jeff Ledger Jess Polzella Maggie Spicer Brown Shelby Memmott Tasha Deiser&nbsp;&nbsp;

🎙King in the Community: Center For Theatre Arts, (R)evolve Aug 4-6

Five exhibitions continue at the&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AxMtrp3cXoE0uXy9FuLuVmYGt9gw7CmgGRvxc6m1UUoSFTz4K-AAy81K4-QY69CWvUil7T3y2uH5m1RgTUIlUk6-PDsjA7-dJE2HBCUonBOI8k79v1PUd8E8R_ZnFu-EW87iamTaRQF7nXM2vjXq7uf96h3yGctdpNOwI8VTkgg=&amp;c=4_knelAlfklNYLEAcl_hnJXqXTqn8_DbJBKCWPnVOEvXsB5LQ2uRBg==&amp;ch=t8f4Imzpb4HM2-GdrZbOZRH6fLZrsrCgA_nQooxVNwt69ok400tRDA==" target="_blank">Birger Sandzén Memorial Gallery</a>&nbsp;through August 6. The shows include Mexican art from the Moffett Collection; paintings and prints by Doug Osa of Olathe; art by Kelly Yarbrough and Clive Fullagar of Manhattan; and mixed media works by Ellinwood artist Robert Joy, who passed away this past March. The opening reception for the exhibitions will be on Sunday, June 18 from 2:00-4:00pm, with artist talks at 2:30pm.

Drawing on work from the James and Virginia Moffett Collection,&nbsp;Power to the People&nbsp;explores the political and social conditions of early-20th-century Mexico and the dynamic, groundbreaking art that emerged from the Mexican Revolution (1910 – 1920). This period of war and dramatic social upheaval witnessed a flowering of artistic production, particularly in printmaking and graphic arts. Mexico’s long printmaking tradition dates to the late 1500s. Artists such as José Guadalupe Posada, Diego Rivera, José Clemente Orozco, and David Alfaro Siqueiros – icons of Mexican modernism – drew on those traditions and everyday imagery to create new messages of social justice meant to appeal directly to the working classes in the Mexican provinces. The exhibition is curated by Cori Sherman North from the Sandzén Gallery and her husband Bill North of the&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AxMtrp3cXoE0uXy9FuLuVmYGt9gw7CmgGRvxc6m1UUoSFTz4K-AAy1IHT7NqMiU5p2yQdvr98eNXyJf-9GGD14liyas8p-MuSkcnwRgoKxBHjC8CZwONV8ni1jyQVaEVw9nrVs09EsnWuvMUKgkLow==&amp;c=4_knelAlfklNYLEAcl_hnJXqXTqn8_DbJBKCWPnVOEvXsB5LQ2uRBg==&amp;ch=t8f4Imzpb4HM2-GdrZbOZRH6fLZrsrCgA_nQooxVNwt69ok400tRDA==" target="_blank">Clara Hatton Center</a>.

Quiet Perceptions&nbsp;features the art of Kansas native and Olathe resident&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AxMtrp3cXoE0uXy9FuLuVmYGt9gw7CmgGRvxc6m1UUoSFTz4K-AAy4rewND_5QD7uPiSpEdn1qdQ8g8473rcWjzTW1H0AOvrEIkONbAQTEYIbwDs2AVF3aoAUVZ2KArEXZPKZ3SymI894wLrEfPTLw==&amp;c=4_knelAlfklNYLEAcl_hnJXqXTqn8_DbJBKCWPnVOEvXsB5LQ2uRBg==&amp;ch=t8f4Imzpb4HM2-GdrZbOZRH6fLZrsrCgA_nQooxVNwt69ok400tRDA==" target="_blank">Doug Osa</a>. Early in his career, he began working directly from both urban and rural landscape settings. His choice of subjects are not so much sought after as they are discovered, sometimes in the most unlikely places. This selective process often takes place through multiple visits to painting locations throughout the seasons and years. His desire is to seek the underlying order and beauty of those things observed and to capture that “sense of place” in those observations. His work is especially appreciated for its meticulous detail and coloration and is included in private, corporate and institutional collections nationwide.

Manhattan, Kansas, artist&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AxMtrp3cXoE0uXy9FuLuVmYGt9gw7CmgGRvxc6m1UUoSFTz4K-AAy4rewND_5QD7msCjj_qMUheIXYtVIxcp-pbMsIxGx4VhShnZe6ppHL6W1U1IpHo2LoHeBrQlUqZJXrD6nUPneGXIlgalCi6Kf4ILh-Xy5paW&amp;c=4_knelAlfklNYLEAcl_hnJXqXTqn8_DbJBKCWPnVOEvXsB5LQ2uRBg==&amp;ch=t8f4Imzpb4HM2-GdrZbOZRH6fLZrsrCgA_nQooxVNwt69ok400tRDA==" target="_blank">Kelly Yarbrough</a>'s practice is rooted in an ecosystem that includes mixed media drawing, arts administration, and creating meaningful opportunities for humans to engage with their environment. She writes, "My art focuses on the prairie ecosystem and presenting views of place through an ever-expanding library of my lived experiences. The tallgrass prairie is called the most altered landscape on the planet, yet grasslands tell incredible stories of human history and their re-establishment can offer hope for the future of life in the Great Plains. The work in&nbsp;Folkways&nbsp;is new and a detour from the largely abstracted style that I've been working with for the past ten years. I wanted to more directfully (but playfully) represent people, actions, and traditions that I've encountered along the way while living in Kansas. Folkways are defined as learned behaviors, shared by a social group, built up without conscious design but serving as compelling guides of conduct."

Since emigrating from South Africa to Kansas in 1988, most of&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AxMtrp3cXoE0uXy9FuLuVmYGt9gw7CmgGRvxc6m1UUoSFTz4K-AAy4rewND_5QD7hlx9EKttdS1RBE2f64XfFqqLugEQkmzSoiyhn6Oeew9cUp4OI67YkCjB6GHZcJaMS8vyl4RZkFUo2uEwdwmrNg==&amp;c=4_knelAlfklNYLEAcl_hnJXqXTqn8_DbJBKCWPnVOEvXsB5LQ2uRBg==&amp;ch=t8f4Imzpb4HM2-GdrZbOZRH6fLZrsrCgA_nQooxVNwt69ok400tRDA==" target="_blank">Clive Fullagar</a>'s work has been derived from his love of the Flint Hills. He has been very fortunate to be able to record both the dramatic and subtle changes to the landscape brought about by the seasons, weather, light, and human impact. Sometimes these changes are fleeting, occurring in minutes and requiring a continuous presence in place.&nbsp;Fullagar writes, "Most of the work that I am presenting in&nbsp;Finding Roots: Divisionism Revisited&nbsp;is based on the root systems of trees left stranded on a man-made beach in the Tuttle Cove area near Manhattan.&nbsp;The pieces use mixed media and digital tools to explore Divisionism, a style which Birger Sandzén explored through paint. Divisionism emphasized the separation of color into individual shapes or strokes of pigment to enhance the effect of light. The divergence in our work lies in the means and process by which we achieve luminosity."&nbsp;Whereas much of Sandzén’s work used a panoramic view of the landscape, Fullagar adopts a more microscopic lens to expose the intimate structure of the land.

Robert Joy (1943-2023) was an icon in the Great Bend art scene for many years and developed a dedicated following throughout the region. Although he lived in Ellinwood, he regularly commuted to his workspace at Petr's Frame House and later the Shafer Gallery at Barton Community College. He developed his well-known style with the realization that drawing is a lot like writing, "I hadn’t gone to college to hone my handwriting skills, but it was certainly my own style and I didn’t have to work at anything special to produce it. I just moved my pen on a paper and there it was without the slightest effort. Why couldn’t I just do the same thing in drawing and painting? So I just simply started drawing and all the magic began to happen. My brain, with all its crazy way of seeing things, just locked on to that freedom and off I went." His uniquely framed subject matter ranges from cats and nature to his experiences in the Vietnam War and more (see example above).

The&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AxMtrp3cXoE0uXy9FuLuVmYGt9gw7CmgGRvxc6m1UUoSFTz4K-AAy81K4-QY69CWvUil7T3y2uH5m1RgTUIlUk6-PDsjA7-dJE2HBCUonBOI8k79v1PUd8E8R_ZnFu-EW87iamTaRQF7nXM2vjXq7uf96h3yGctdpNOwI8VTkgg=&amp;c=4_knelAlfklNYLEAcl_hnJXqXTqn8_DbJBKCWPnVOEvXsB5LQ2uRBg==&amp;ch=t8f4Imzpb4HM2-GdrZbOZRH6fLZrsrCgA_nQooxVNwt69ok400tRDA==" target="_blank">Sandzén Gallery</a>&nbsp;is located at 401 N. First Street in Lindsborg. Hours are 10:00am-5:00pm Tuesday through Saturday, and 1:00pm-5:00pm on Sunday. Admission is free, with donations appreciated. Docent tours for groups are available by two-week advance appointment. For more information about Birger Sandzén, the Gallery, and these exhibitions visit&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AxMtrp3cXoE0uXy9FuLuVmYGt9gw7CmgGRvxc6m1UUoSFTz4K-AAyyiDTtfeeTvcgL4mtb5d6YqmY2y5QO8shBLN29zrKwHPkT9wovFFAKbC8JUDfJY23CBAzFaRsrrfjw_ZyflyC8k=&amp;c=4_knelAlfklNYLEAcl_hnJXqXTqn8_DbJBKCWPnVOEvXsB5LQ2uRBg==&amp;ch=t8f4Imzpb4HM2-GdrZbOZRH6fLZrsrCgA_nQooxVNwt69ok400tRDA==" target="_blank">the Gallery's website</a>&nbsp;or phone (785) 227-2220.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/7/1690473905409.jpeg" alt="Tortillera with Child (aka Rest and Work), 1941, color lithograph, printer Albert Carman. Image Courtesy&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AxMtrp3cXoE0uXy9FuLuVmYGt9gw7CmgGRvxc6m1UUoSFTz4K-AAy81K4-QY69CWvUil7T3y2uH5m1RgTUIlUk6-PDsjA7-dJE2HBCUonBOI8k79v1PUd8E8R_ZnFu-EW87iamTaRQF7nXM2vjXq7uf96h3yGctdpNOwI8VTkgg=&amp;c=4_knelAlfklNYLEAcl_hnJXqXTqn8_DbJBKCWPnVOEvXsB5LQ2uRBg==&amp;ch=t8f4Imzpb4HM2-GdrZbOZRH6fLZrsrCgA_nQooxVNwt69ok400tRDA==" target="_blank">Birger Sandzén Memorial Gallery</a>" />
 <figcaption>Tortillera with Child (aka Rest and Work), 1941, color lithograph, printer Albert Carman. Image Courtesy&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AxMtrp3cXoE0uXy9FuLuVmYGt9gw7CmgGRvxc6m1UUoSFTz4K-AAy81K4-QY69CWvUil7T3y2uH5m1RgTUIlUk6-PDsjA7-dJE2HBCUonBOI8k79v1PUd8E8R_ZnFu-EW87iamTaRQF7nXM2vjXq7uf96h3yGctdpNOwI8VTkgg=&amp;c=4_knelAlfklNYLEAcl_hnJXqXTqn8_DbJBKCWPnVOEvXsB5LQ2uRBg==&amp;ch=t8f4Imzpb4HM2-GdrZbOZRH6fLZrsrCgA_nQooxVNwt69ok400tRDA==" target="_blank">Birger Sandzén Memorial Gallery</a></figcaption>
 </figure>Birger Sandzén Memorial GalleryFive exhibitions continue at the&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AxMtrp3cXoE0uXy9FuLuVmYGt9gw7CmgGRvxc6m1UUoSFTz4K-AAy81K4-QY69CWvUil7T3y2uH5m1RgTUIlUk6-PDsjA7-dJE2HBCUonBOI8k79v1PUd8E8R_ZnFu-EW87iamTaRQF7nXM2vjXq7uf96h3yGctdpNOwI8VTkgg=&amp;c=4_knelAlfklNYLEAcl_hnJXqXTqn8_DbJBKCWPnVOEvXsB5LQ2uRBg==&amp;ch=t8f4Imzpb4HM2-GdrZbOZRH6fLZrsrCgA_nQooxVNwt69ok400tRDA==" target="_blank">Birger Sandzén Memorial Gallery</a>&nbsp;through August 6. The shows include Mexican art from the Moffett Collection; paintings and prints by Doug Osa of Olathe; art by Kelly Yarbrough and Clive Fullagar of Manhattan; and mixed media works by Ellinwood artist Robert Joy, who passed away this past March. The opening reception for the exhibitions will be on Sunday, June 18 from 2:00-4:00pm, with artist talks at 2:30pm.Drawing on work from the James and Virginia Moffett Collection,&nbsp;Power to the People&nbsp;explores the political and social conditions of early-20th-century Mexico and the dynamic, groundbreaking art that emerged from the Mexican Revolution (1910 – 1920). This period of war and dramatic social upheaval witnessed a flowering of artistic production, particularly in printmaking and graphic arts. Mexico’s long printmaking tradition dates to the late 1500s. Artists such as José Guadalupe Posada, Diego Rivera, José Clemente Orozco, and David Alfaro Siqueiros – icons of Mexican modernism – drew on those traditions and everyday imagery to create new messages of social justice meant to appeal directly to the working classes in the Mexican provinces. The exhibition is curated by Cori Sherman North from the Sandzén Gallery and her husband Bill North of the&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AxMtrp3cXoE0uXy9FuLuVmYGt9gw7CmgGRvxc6m1UUoSFTz4K-AAy1IHT7NqMiU5p2yQdvr98eNXyJf-9GGD14liyas8p-MuSkcnwRgoKxBHjC8CZwONV8ni1jyQVaEVw9nrVs09EsnWuvMUKgkLow==&amp;c=4_knelAlfklNYLEAcl_hnJXqXTqn8_DbJBKCWPnVOEvXsB5LQ2uRBg==&amp;ch=t8f4Imzpb4HM2-GdrZbOZRH6fLZrsrCgA_nQooxVNwt69ok400tRDA==" target="_blank">Clara Hatton Center</a>.Quiet Perceptions&nbsp;features the art of Kansas native and Olathe resident&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AxMtrp3cXoE0uXy9FuLuVmYGt9gw7CmgGRvxc6m1UUoSFTz4K-AAy4rewND_5QD7uPiSpEdn1qdQ8g8473rcWjzTW1H0AOvrEIkONbAQTEYIbwDs2AVF3aoAUVZ2KArEXZPKZ3SymI894wLrEfPTLw==&amp;c=4_knelAlfklNYLEAcl_hnJXqXTqn8_DbJBKCWPnVOEvXsB5LQ2uRBg==&amp;ch=t8f4Imzpb4HM2-GdrZbOZRH6fLZrsrCgA_nQooxVNwt69ok400tRDA==" target="_blank">Doug Osa</a>. Early in his career, he began working directly from both urban and rural landscape settings. His choice of subjects are not so much sought after as they are discovered, sometimes in the most unlikely places. This selective process often takes place through multiple visits to painting locations throughout the seasons and years. His desire is to seek the underlying order and beauty of those things observed and to capture that “sense of place” in those observations. His work is especially appreciated for its meticulous detail and coloration and is included in private, corporate and institutional collections nationwide.Manhattan, Kansas, artist&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AxMtrp3cXoE0uXy9FuLuVmYGt9gw7CmgGRvxc6m1UUoSFTz4K-AAy4rewND_5QD7msCjj_qMUheIXYtVIxcp-pbMsIxGx4VhShnZe6ppHL6W1U1IpHo2LoHeBrQlUqZJXrD6nUPneGXIlgalCi6Kf4ILh-Xy5paW&amp;c=4_knelAlfklNYLEAcl_hnJXqXTqn8_DbJBKCWPnVOEvXsB5LQ2uRBg==&amp;ch=t8f4Imzpb4HM2-GdrZbOZRH6fLZrsrCgA_nQooxVNwt69ok400tRDA==" target="_blank">Kelly Yarbrough</a>'s practice is rooted in an ecosystem that includes mixed media drawing, arts administration, and creating meaningful opportunities for humans to engage with their environment. She writes, "My art focuses on the prairie ecosystem and presenting views of place through an ever-expanding library of my lived experiences. The tallgrass prairie is called the most altered landscape on the planet, yet grasslands tell incredible stories of human history and their re-establishment can offer hope for the future of life in the Great Plains. The work in&nbsp;Folkways&nbsp;is new and a detour from the largely abstracted style that I've been working with for the past ten years. I wanted to more directfully (but playfully) represent people, actions, and traditions that I've encountered along the way while living in Kansas. Folkways are defined as learned behaviors, shared by a social group, built up without conscious design but serving as compelling guides of conduct."Since emigrating from South Africa to Kansas in 1988, most of&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AxMtrp3cXoE0uXy9FuLuVmYGt9gw7CmgGRvxc6m1UUoSFTz4K-AAy4rewND_5QD7hlx9EKttdS1RBE2f64XfFqqLugEQkmzSoiyhn6Oeew9cUp4OI67YkCjB6GHZcJaMS8vyl4RZkFUo2uEwdwmrNg==&amp;c=4_knelAlfklNYLEAcl_hnJXqXTqn8_DbJBKCWPnVOEvXsB5LQ2uRBg==&amp;ch=t8f4Imzpb4HM2-GdrZbOZRH6fLZrsrCgA_nQooxVNwt69ok400tRDA==" target="_blank">Clive Fullagar</a>'s work has been derived from his love of the Flint Hills. He has been very fortunate to be able to record both the dramatic and subtle changes to the landscape brought about by the seasons, weather, light, and human impact. Sometimes these changes are fleeting, occurring in minutes and requiring a continuous presence in place.&nbsp;Fullagar writes, "Most of the work that I am presenting in&nbsp;Finding Roots: Divisionism Revisited&nbsp;is based on the root systems of trees left stranded on a man-made beach in the Tuttle Cove area near Manhattan.&nbsp;The pieces use mixed media and digital tools to explore Divisionism, a style which Birger Sandzén explored through paint. Divisionism emphasized the separation of color into individual shapes or strokes of pigment to enhance the effect of light. The divergence in our work lies in the means and process by which we achieve luminosity."&nbsp;Whereas much of Sandzén’s work used a panoramic view of the landscape, Fullagar adopts a more microscopic lens to expose the intimate structure of the land.Robert Joy (1943-2023) was an icon in the Great Bend art scene for many years and developed a dedicated following throughout the region. Although he lived in Ellinwood, he regularly commuted to his workspace at Petr's Frame House and later the Shafer Gallery at Barton Community College. He developed his well-known style with the realization that drawing is a lot like writing, "I hadn’t gone to college to hone my handwriting skills, but it was certainly my own style and I didn’t have to work at anything special to produce it. I just moved my pen on a paper and there it was without the slightest effort. Why couldn’t I just do the same thing in drawing and painting? So I just simply started drawing and all the magic began to happen. My brain, with all its crazy way of seeing things, just locked on to that freedom and off I went." His uniquely framed subject matter ranges from cats and nature to his experiences in the Vietnam War and more (see example above).The&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AxMtrp3cXoE0uXy9FuLuVmYGt9gw7CmgGRvxc6m1UUoSFTz4K-AAy81K4-QY69CWvUil7T3y2uH5m1RgTUIlUk6-PDsjA7-dJE2HBCUonBOI8k79v1PUd8E8R_ZnFu-EW87iamTaRQF7nXM2vjXq7uf96h3yGctdpNOwI8VTkgg=&amp;c=4_knelAlfklNYLEAcl_hnJXqXTqn8_DbJBKCWPnVOEvXsB5LQ2uRBg==&amp;ch=t8f4Imzpb4HM2-GdrZbOZRH6fLZrsrCgA_nQooxVNwt69ok400tRDA==" target="_blank">Sandzén Gallery</a>&nbsp;is located at 401 N. First Street in Lindsborg. Hours are 10:00am-5:00pm Tuesday through Saturday, and 1:00pm-5:00pm on Sunday. Admission is free, with donations appreciated. Docent tours for groups are available by two-week advance appointment. For more information about Birger Sandzén, the Gallery, and these exhibitions visit&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AxMtrp3cXoE0uXy9FuLuVmYGt9gw7CmgGRvxc6m1UUoSFTz4K-AAyyiDTtfeeTvcgL4mtb5d6YqmY2y5QO8shBLN29zrKwHPkT9wovFFAKbC8JUDfJY23CBAzFaRsrrfjw_ZyflyC8k=&amp;c=4_knelAlfklNYLEAcl_hnJXqXTqn8_DbJBKCWPnVOEvXsB5LQ2uRBg==&amp;ch=t8f4Imzpb4HM2-GdrZbOZRH6fLZrsrCgA_nQooxVNwt69ok400tRDA==" target="_blank">the Gallery's website</a>&nbsp;or phone (785) 227-2220.

Sandzén Gallery in Lindsborg: Five exhibitions continue through August 6. 

Conceived by the original book by Jeff Whitty, based on the "Arcadia" by Sir Philip Sidney, this laugh-out-loud love story is set to the music of the iconic 1980’s all-female rock band The Go-Go’s, including the hit songs, “We Got the Beat,” “Our Lips Are Sealed,” “Vacation,” Belinda Carlisle’s “Heaven is a Place on Earth” and “Mad About You."

Adapted by James Magruder, Head Over Heels is the bold new musical comedy from the visionaries that rocked Broadway with Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Avenue Q, and Spring Awakening.&nbsp;

A hilarious, exuberant celebration of love, Head Over Heels follows the escapades of a royal family on an outrageous journey to save their beloved kingdom from extinction—only to discover the key to their realm’s survival lies within each of their own hearts.

Friday, July 21-&nbsp;Doors open at 6:30, show starts at 7:30

Saturday, July 22-&nbsp;Doors open at 6:30,&nbsp;show starts at&nbsp;7:30 p.m.

Sunday, June 23-&nbsp;Matinee at 2:00 p.m.

All performances will be held in the Kephart Theatre,&nbsp;303 E. Iron Avenue, Salina.

<a href="https://www.etix.com/ticket/o/5237/salina-community-theatre-kephart-theatre">Purchase tickets here.</a>

ENSEMBLE/OWL/Pythio Understudy –&nbsp;Wyatt Angell

ENSEMBLE/Mopsa Understudy –&nbsp;Sloan Homelvig

ENSEMBLE/Gynecia Understudy –&nbsp;Mara Mondt

ENSEMBLE/Dametas Understudy –&nbsp;Joseph Zepeda*

ENSEMBLE/Musidorus Understudy –&nbsp;Gabriel Freeland

ENSEMBLE/Basilius Understudy –&nbsp;Elias Torres

ENSEMBLE/Dance Captain –&nbsp;Andrew Graber

ENSEMBLE/Philoclea Understudy –&nbsp;Mari Brown-Mereles

ENSEMBLE/Pamela Understudy –&nbsp;Katie Morgan

* Making their Theatre Salina / CTA performance debut.

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

<div><iframe title="Head Over Heels the Musical, Maggie Spicer Brown, Center For Theatre Arts" 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=6hhqu-145fc73-pb&from=pb6admin&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=60a0c8&font-color=&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=60a0c8" loading="lazy"></iframe></div>By NATE KING Salina PostConceived by the original book by Jeff Whitty, based on the "Arcadia" by Sir Philip Sidney, this laugh-out-loud love story is set to the music of the iconic 1980’s all-female rock band The Go-Go’s, including the hit songs, “We Got the Beat,” “Our Lips Are Sealed,” “Vacation,” Belinda Carlisle’s “Heaven is a Place on Earth” and “Mad About You."Adapted by James Magruder, Head Over Heels is the bold new musical comedy from the visionaries that rocked Broadway with Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Avenue Q, and Spring Awakening.&nbsp;A hilarious, exuberant celebration of love, Head Over Heels follows the escapades of a royal family on an outrageous journey to save their beloved kingdom from extinction—only to discover the key to their realm’s survival lies within each of their own hearts.<h2>Videos From The Center For Theatre Arts</h2><div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=314&href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FCenterForTheatreArts%2Fvideos%2F1300544167218256%2F&show_text=false&width=560&t=0" width="560" height="314" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowFullScreen="true"></iframe></div><div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=476&href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FCenterForTheatreArts%2Fvideos%2F1355579185308042%2F&show_text=false&width=476&t=0" width="476" height="476" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowFullScreen="true"></iframe>
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</div><h2>Showtimes</h2>Friday, July 21-&nbsp;Doors open at 6:30, show starts at 7:30Saturday, July 22-&nbsp;Doors open at 6:30,&nbsp;show starts at&nbsp;7:30 p.m.Sunday, June 23-&nbsp;Matinee at 2:00 p.m.All performances will be held in the Kephart Theatre,&nbsp;303 E. Iron Avenue, Salina.<a href="https://www.etix.com/ticket/o/5237/salina-community-theatre-kephart-theatre">Purchase tickets here.</a><h2>The cast of Head Over Heels, the Musical</h2><figure>
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 </figure>PAMELA –&nbsp;Chloe HighsmithMOPSA –&nbsp;Kaydence Dickson*PHILOCLEA –&nbsp;Brynn ShaftMUSIDORUS –&nbsp;Zander Flener*BASILIUS –&nbsp;Blaise AldersonGYNECIA –&nbsp;Audrey JagodzinskePYTHIO/ORACLE –&nbsp;Carley PierceDAMETAS –&nbsp;Jaxson Rutz*ENSEMBLE/OWL/Pythio Understudy –&nbsp;Wyatt AngellENSEMBLE/Mopsa Understudy –&nbsp;Sloan HomelvigENSEMBLE/Gynecia Understudy –&nbsp;Mara MondtENSEMBLE/Dametas Understudy –&nbsp;Joseph Zepeda*ENSEMBLE/Musidorus Understudy –&nbsp;Gabriel FreelandENSEMBLE/Basilius Understudy –&nbsp;Elias TorresENSEMBLE/Dance Captain –&nbsp;Andrew GraberENSEMBLE/Philoclea Understudy –&nbsp;Mari Brown-MerelesENSEMBLE/Pamela Understudy –&nbsp;Katie MorganENSEMBLE –&nbsp;Mackenzie Martinez*ENSEMBLE –&nbsp;Addilyn JagodzinskeENSEMBLE –&nbsp;Isabelle Christensen** Making their Theatre Salina / CTA performance debut.NEXT TIME IT COULD BE YOU!Visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://salinatheatre.com/get-involved/" target="_blank">Audition Page</a>&nbsp;for more information!Narrative by BroadwayLicensing.com

🎙 Center for Theatre Arts presents 'Head Over Heels' the Musical

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band Cheap Trick is coming to Salina this autumn.&nbsp;

Cheap Trick is scheduled to perform at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 5 in the Stiefel Theatre, 151 S. Santa Fe Avenue.

Tickets start at $69 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.

Cheap Trick are an indisputable American institution, beloved around the globe since 1974 for their instantly identifiable, hugely influential, brand of pop rock 'n' roll. The band – Robin Zander (vocals, rhythm guitar), Rick Nielsen (lead guitar), Tom Petersson (bass guitar), and Daxx Nielsen (drums) – are true pioneers with an unparalleled streak of certifiably classic tunes, from "He's A Whore," "California Man" and "Dream Police" to "Surrender” and "I Want You To Want Me.” After a year of show cancellations due to the pandemic, Cheap Trick began touring once again with the same lineup of the last several years which includes Robin Taylor Zander on rhythm guitar and vocals.

In 2016 Cheap Trick was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The induction honored both the band and the pioneering sound that has earned them total record sales well in excess of 20 million featured appearances and more than 40 international gold and platinum certifications. Cheap Trick closed the 2016 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony with a show-stealing performance that prompted Rolling Stone to rave, "Their smoking three-song set (was) played to perfection, with Zander hitting all the notes he hit at Budokan back in 1978."

“Since their first album in 1977, Cheap Trick has consistently put out perfectly polished power-pop and hard rock gems, and that tradition continues on In Another World...All we can do is be thankful for the longevity and endless creativity of the quartet from Rockford, Illinois.” &nbsp;– Associated Press

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 </figure>By SALINA POSTRock and Roll Hall of Fame band Cheap Trick is coming to Salina this autumn.&nbsp;Cheap Trick is scheduled to perform at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 5 in the Stiefel Theatre, 151 S. Santa Fe Avenue.Tickets start at $69 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.<h2>More About Cheap Trick</h2>Cheap Trick are an indisputable American institution, beloved around the globe since 1974 for their instantly identifiable, hugely influential, brand of pop rock 'n' roll. The band – Robin Zander (vocals, rhythm guitar), Rick Nielsen (lead guitar), Tom Petersson (bass guitar), and Daxx Nielsen (drums) – are true pioneers with an unparalleled streak of certifiably classic tunes, from "He's A Whore," "California Man" and "Dream Police" to "Surrender” and "I Want You To Want Me.” After a year of show cancellations due to the pandemic, Cheap Trick began touring once again with the same lineup of the last several years which includes Robin Taylor Zander on rhythm guitar and vocals.In 2016 Cheap Trick was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The induction honored both the band and the pioneering sound that has earned them total record sales well in excess of 20 million featured appearances and more than 40 international gold and platinum certifications. Cheap Trick closed the 2016 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony with a show-stealing performance that prompted Rolling Stone to rave, "Their smoking three-song set (was) played to perfection, with Zander hitting all the notes he hit at Budokan back in 1978." “Since their first album in 1977, Cheap Trick has consistently put out perfectly polished power-pop and hard rock gems, and that tradition continues on In Another World...All we can do is be thankful for the longevity and endless creativity of the quartet from Rockford, Illinois.” &nbsp;– Associated Press

Cheap Trick to perform in Salina in Oct.

On this episode I sit down with Salina Downtown Inc. Executive Director Leslie Bishop to hear about July's <a href="https://www.salinadowntown.org/events">First Friday</a> concert series and the&nbsp; "Dog Days of Summer Concert" coming to City Lights Stage- The Good Sam Club opens for Savanah Chestnut &amp; Field Hands.

<div><iframe title="Leslie Bishop, Salina Downtown Inc." allowtransparency="true" height="300" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);height:300px;" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=uus38-144f2e6-pb&from=pb6admin&square=1&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=60a0c8&font-color=auto&logo_link=episode_page&btn-skin=60a0c8&size=300" loading="lazy" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div>BY NATE KING Salina PostOn this episode I sit down with Salina Downtown Inc. Executive Director Leslie Bishop to hear about July's <a href="https://www.salinadowntown.org/events">First Friday</a> concert series and the&nbsp; "Dog Days of Summer Concert" coming to City Lights Stage- The Good Sam Club opens for Savanah Chestnut &amp; Field Hands.

🎙King in the Community: Salina Downtown Update

Salina Arts and Humanities The following individuals and families served on key committees for the&nbsp;47th Smoky Hill River Festival, giving generously of their time and talents. Thanks to each one, plus the 2,000 other volunteers who make the event possible.

Ambassadors:&nbsp;Amy Adams, Sheri Albright, Eddie Balluch, Trish Bandre, Missy Brodbeck, Loreen Buccigrossi, Anita Chase, Peter Clark, Jim DuBois, Jessica Haywood, Joe Jackson, Don Merriman, Byron Norris, Jodi Owen, Ron &amp; Joan Reed, Kyle Smith, Susan Weis, Jill Werner

Art Show - East Side and Patron Program:Larry Bunker, Lauren Driscoll, Katy England, Mandi Hamilton, Kelly Hancock, Susan Hawksworth, Carolee Jones, Katy Kitchen, Gary Martens, Bill North, Brian Weigel, Leah Wilson

Art Show - West Side:&nbsp;Stacia Brenneman, Jim &amp; Sherry Cates, Robin Cates, Angie &amp; Mark Coble, Sally Finch, Amy Freelove, MariAnn Gies,&nbsp;in memory of&nbsp;Ann Headrick, Christi Nuding, Mollie Purcell, Sylvia Rice

Art Show&nbsp;-&nbsp;Parking:&nbsp;Randy Hardy, Amanda Littell, Rachel Loersch, Brian Morris, Karla Prickett, Julia Ramos

Artyopolis Children's Area:&nbsp;Carrie Carpenter, Pat Haas, Romeyn Lauber, Chris Lehecka, Mike Mattek

Art/Craft Demonstration:&nbsp;Kim George, Cori North, Hana North, Karen Olson, Karol Mobley

Entertainment:&nbsp;Milt Allen, Loren Banninger, Sarah Crews, Laura Easterday, Kay Engelland, Rick Hanson, Cash Hollistah, Larry Stoss

Smoky Hill River Run:&nbsp;Lisa Berry, Brandon Martinez

Festival Jam:&nbsp;Rick Hanson, Steve Hanson, Ryan McClintock

First Treasures:&nbsp;Heidi Brown, Gabe Grant

Food:&nbsp;Cary Brinegar, Kim Cairns, Bronson Farmer, Melanie &amp; Craig Regnier, Dawn Smith, Max Wellbrock-Talley

Gates:&nbsp;Michelle Dolan, Hannah Holt, Chrissy Swagerty

Hospitality:&nbsp;Christal Lantz, Linda Rohrer

Info Booths:&nbsp;Beth &amp; Tom Arpke

Marketing/Wristband Sales:&nbsp;Sandy Cole, Mary Lou Schneider, Darlene Stottmann

Shuttles:&nbsp;Trell Grinter, Andy Purdy, Sarah Quinn

Festival committee members&nbsp;are volunteer leaders who support event planning and operations. Committee membership requires a more significant time commitment throughout the year to help shape decisions and selections for the Festival.

Community members who are interested in joining a Festival committee to prepare for 2024&nbsp;can find more information online at<a href="https://www.riverfestival.com/committee/">https://www.riverfestival.com/committee/</a>&nbsp;or by reaching out to Festival staff at 785-309-5770 or sah@salina.org.

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 </figure>Salina Arts and Humanities The following individuals and families served on key committees for the&nbsp;47th Smoky Hill River Festival, giving generously of their time and talents. Thanks to each one, plus the 2,000 other volunteers who make the event possible.Ambassadors:&nbsp;Amy Adams, Sheri Albright, Eddie Balluch, Trish Bandre, Missy Brodbeck, Loreen Buccigrossi, Anita Chase, Peter Clark, Jim DuBois, Jessica Haywood, Joe Jackson, Don Merriman, Byron Norris, Jodi Owen, Ron &amp; Joan Reed, Kyle Smith, Susan Weis, Jill WernerArt Show - East Side and Patron Program:Larry Bunker, Lauren Driscoll, Katy England, Mandi Hamilton, Kelly Hancock, Susan Hawksworth, Carolee Jones, Katy Kitchen, Gary Martens, Bill North, Brian Weigel, Leah WilsonArt Show - West Side:&nbsp;Stacia Brenneman, Jim &amp; Sherry Cates, Robin Cates, Angie &amp; Mark Coble, Sally Finch, Amy Freelove, MariAnn Gies,&nbsp;in memory of&nbsp;Ann Headrick, Christi Nuding, Mollie Purcell, Sylvia RiceArt Show&nbsp;-&nbsp;Parking:&nbsp;Randy Hardy, Amanda Littell, Rachel Loersch, Brian Morris, Karla Prickett, Julia RamosArtyopolis Children's Area:&nbsp;Carrie Carpenter, Pat Haas, Romeyn Lauber, Chris Lehecka, Mike MattekBaby Station:&nbsp;Beth VinsonArt/Craft Demonstration:&nbsp;Kim George, Cori North, Hana North, Karen Olson, Karol MobleyEntertainment:&nbsp;Milt Allen, Loren Banninger, Sarah Crews, Laura Easterday, Kay Engelland, Rick Hanson, Cash Hollistah, Larry StossSmoky Hill River Run:&nbsp;Lisa Berry, Brandon MartinezFestival Jam:&nbsp;Rick Hanson, Steve Hanson, Ryan McClintockFirst Treasures:&nbsp;Heidi Brown, Gabe GrantFood:&nbsp;Cary Brinegar, Kim Cairns, Bronson Farmer, Melanie &amp; Craig Regnier, Dawn Smith, Max Wellbrock-TalleyGates:&nbsp;Michelle Dolan, Hannah Holt, Chrissy SwagertyHospitality:&nbsp;Christal Lantz, Linda RohrerInfo Booths:&nbsp;Beth &amp; Tom ArpkeMarketing/Wristband Sales:&nbsp;Sandy Cole, Mary Lou Schneider, Darlene StottmannShuttles:&nbsp;Trell Grinter, Andy Purdy, Sarah QuinnFestival committee members&nbsp;are volunteer leaders who support event planning and operations. Committee membership requires a more significant time commitment throughout the year to help shape decisions and selections for the Festival.Community members who are interested in joining a Festival committee to prepare for 2024&nbsp;can find more information online at<a href="https://www.riverfestival.com/committee/">https://www.riverfestival.com/committee/</a>&nbsp;or by reaching out to Festival staff at 785-309-5770 or sah@salina.org.

Smoky Hill River Festival Committee Member Appreciation

Salina Arts Center The Salina Art Center executive director, Misty Serene stopped by Salina Post for an update on upcoming events including the upcoming workshop “Writing with Art: PATTERNS IN POETRY” with Lori Brack.

Nature, visual art, music, math, time, and our daily lives show us patterns over and over again. The work of Alicia Kelly riffs on and revels in repetition and the breaking of pattern

During this workshop you’ll get a chance to look at her work in the exhibition-POV: Point of View and read a couple of short poems that display kinds of patterns. 

Then, you’ll be free to repeat sounds, forms, and ideas as you write narrative poems.

The workshop will take place on July 15 from 10-11:30 a.m.

The workshop is open to middle school, high school students, and adults with a cost of $45 per person.

Lori Brack is the author of three books of poems, some short stories, and many essays. Her work can be found online and in print. Find out more about her work and read some of her writing at <a href="http://www.loribrack.com">www.loribrack.com</a>.

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 </figure> Salina Arts Center The Salina Art Center executive director, Misty Serene stopped by Salina Post for an update on upcoming events including the upcoming workshop “Writing with Art: PATTERNS IN POETRY” with Lori Brack.<figure>
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 </figure>Nature, visual art, music, math, time, and our daily lives show us patterns over and over again. The work of Alicia Kelly riffs on and revels in repetition and the breaking of patternDuring this workshop you’ll get a chance to look at her work in the exhibition-POV: Point of View and read a couple of short poems that display kinds of patterns. Then, you’ll be free to repeat sounds, forms, and ideas as you write narrative poems.The workshop will take place on July 15 from 10-11:30 a.m.The workshop is open to middle school, high school students, and adults with a cost of $45 per person.<a href="https://www.cognitoforms.com/Sali.../WritingWithArtWorkshops">SIGN UP HERE</a>Lori Brack is the author of three books of poems, some short stories, and many essays. Her work can be found online and in print. Find out more about her work and read some of her writing at <a href="http://www.loribrack.com">www.loribrack.com</a>.

Salina Art Center workshop takes a closer look at patterns in art & words

Join the Salina Art Center as it cuts the ribbon, Aug. 4 reopening its newly remodeled cinema.🍿

The Cinema features new luxury seating, state-of-the-art projection, and sound technology, including T-Coil Hearing Loop technology, and a full-service concession stand with exclusive Kansas-based offerings.

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

The Cinema will reopen August 4 with the first film showing Wes Anderson's newest, “Asteroid City” 🎬

At 3 p.m. there will be a Ribbon Cutting with Salina Chamber of Commerce. Cinema staff told Salina Post that Cinema Tours, Red Carpet Movie Premiere Photo Booth, and refreshments will be offered at the event.&nbsp;

At 6 p.m. the Cinema presents Wes Anderson's Astroid City.

LATE NIGHT SHOWINGS ARE BACK 8:30 P.m. Wes Anderson's Astroid City

The cinema is open Friday through Wednesday, showing at 6 p.m. each evening. Friday features our additional late-night screening at 8:30 PM, where all tickets are only $8. You can catch a film on Saturdays &amp; Sundays at either 2 p.m. or 6 p.m. 

Tickets at the box office are $8 for SAC Members, $10 for Students &amp; Seniors, and General Admission is $12. Buy tickets online or learn more about Salina Art Center membership at <a href="http://www.salinaartcenter.org.">www.salinaartcenter.org.</a> 🎞️

This year has already been an incredible year in film. From YouTube creators, Danny and Michael Philippou, debuting their first feature film, “Talk To Me” at Sundance to Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer premiering on 70mm IMAX. But most importantly, in our world here in Salina, is the installation of our new state-of-the-art projector, sound system and seating.&nbsp; These new updates brings us one step closer to providing the ultimate cinematic experience designed to elevate your movie night and enhance Salina’s connection with film and culture.

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 a great places to watch a memorable film. Support our Building Creatively Capital Campaign by <a href="https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/WebLink.aspx?id=22&amp;name=E356665">sponsoring a cinema seat today!</a>

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 </figure>Salina Art Center Join the Salina Art Center as it cuts the ribbon, Aug. 4 reopening its newly remodeled cinema.🍿The Cinema features new luxury seating, state-of-the-art projection, and sound technology, including T-Coil Hearing Loop technology, and a full-service concession stand with exclusive Kansas-based offerings.<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/91eb73b6-7758-4cf3-ae71-1891c42db517">LISTEN:🎙King in the Community: Misty Serene, Salina Art Center Cinema Update</a>The Cinema will reopen August 4 with the first film showing Wes Anderson's newest, “Asteroid City” 🎬At 3 p.m. there will be a Ribbon Cutting with Salina Chamber of Commerce. Cinema staff told Salina Post that Cinema Tours, Red Carpet Movie Premiere Photo Booth, and refreshments will be offered at the event.&nbsp;At 6 p.m. the Cinema presents Wes Anderson's Astroid City.LATE NIGHT SHOWINGS ARE BACK 8:30 P.m. Wes Anderson's Astroid CityThe cinema is open Friday through Wednesday, showing at 6 p.m. each evening. Friday features our additional late-night screening at 8:30 PM, where all tickets are only $8. You can catch a film on Saturdays &amp; Sundays at either 2 p.m. or 6 p.m. Tickets at the box office are $8 for SAC Members, $10 for Students &amp; Seniors, and General Admission is $12. Buy tickets online or learn more about Salina Art Center membership at <a href="http://www.salinaartcenter.org.">www.salinaartcenter.org.</a> 🎞️This year has already been an incredible year in film. From YouTube creators, Danny and Michael Philippou, debuting their first feature film, “Talk To Me” at Sundance to Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer premiering on 70mm IMAX. But most importantly, in our world here in Salina, is the installation of our new state-of-the-art projector, sound system and seating.&nbsp; These new updates brings us one step closer to providing the ultimate cinematic experience designed to elevate your movie night and enhance Salina’s connection with film and culture. <h2>The Salina Art Center needs your help</h2><figure>
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 </figure>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 a great places to watch a memorable film. Support our Building Creatively Capital Campaign by <a href="https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/WebLink.aspx?id=22&amp;name=E356665">sponsoring a cinema seat today!</a>

Salina Art Center Cinema grand reopening, screening ‘Astroid City’ Aug. 4

The Salina&nbsp;Symphony, a semi-professional&nbsp;orchestra&nbsp;located&nbsp;in north-central Kansas, is announcing auditions for&nbsp;the 2023-2024 season.

Auditions for the&nbsp;following Salina Symphony positions will be held&nbsp;Mon., Aug.&nbsp;7,&nbsp;beginning&nbsp;at&nbsp;7&nbsp;p.m. at the&nbsp;Symphony Rehearsal Hall, 132 S. 5th&nbsp;St.:&nbsp;principal&nbsp;trombone, trombone II,&nbsp;and&nbsp;bass&nbsp;trombone&nbsp;(trombone III).&nbsp;

Auditions for&nbsp;principal violin II, principal string bass,&nbsp;and&nbsp;sections strings will be held&nbsp;Tues., Aug.&nbsp;8,&nbsp;beginning&nbsp;at 7 p.m.&nbsp;at&nbsp;the same location.

​Audition&nbsp;requirements are posted at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.salinasymphony.org/">www.salinasymphony.org</a>.&nbsp;For more information, please contact&nbsp;the Symphony Office at 785-823-8309.

The Salina Symphony is dedicated to its&nbsp;mission of enriching&nbsp;lives&nbsp;through artistic music performance and education.&nbsp;For more information, or visit salinasymphony.org.

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 </figure>The Salina&nbsp;Symphony, a semi-professional&nbsp;orchestra&nbsp;located&nbsp;in north-central Kansas, is announcing auditions for&nbsp;the 2023-2024 season.Auditions for the&nbsp;following Salina Symphony positions will be held&nbsp;Mon., Aug.&nbsp;7,&nbsp;beginning&nbsp;at&nbsp;7&nbsp;p.m. at the&nbsp;Symphony Rehearsal Hall, 132 S. 5th&nbsp;St.:&nbsp;principal&nbsp;trombone, trombone II,&nbsp;and&nbsp;bass&nbsp;trombone&nbsp;(trombone III).&nbsp;Auditions for&nbsp;principal violin II, principal string bass,&nbsp;and&nbsp;sections strings will be held&nbsp;Tues., Aug.&nbsp;8,&nbsp;beginning&nbsp;at 7 p.m.&nbsp;at&nbsp;the same location.​Audition&nbsp;requirements are posted at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.salinasymphony.org/">www.salinasymphony.org</a>.&nbsp;For more information, please contact&nbsp;the Symphony Office at 785-823-8309.The Salina Symphony is dedicated to its&nbsp;mission of enriching&nbsp;lives&nbsp;through artistic music performance and education.&nbsp;For more information, or visit salinasymphony.org.

 Salina Symphony Announces  Auditions for the 2023-2024 Season

In festival tradition, a little bit of rain and a slight breeze helped drive crowds to the 2023 Smoky Hill River Festival taking place in Oakdale Park.&nbsp;

On Thursday evening 17 bands appeared on the Eric Stein Stage for the 37th Annual SM Hanson Festival Jam.

&nbsp;5:45 p.m. Uptown Funk Salina Central High School: Downtown Funk. The funk/pop group has 10 performers under the guidance of Guillermo Rodriguez, Central band director.&nbsp;

6 p.m. Keep the Change This band opened the show last year. A project of Steve Hanson – Abilene high school students of Steve Hanson and Dean Kranzler, this six-piece band will play rock to start our show.

6:15 p.m. FedUp A four-piece band from Salina playing rock. This band played the Jam in 2015 and 2022. The Salina-based band has been together for 10 years.

6:30 p.m. The Radicles A Salina band playing a mix of eclectic rock. A four-piece band you will enjoy.

6:45 p.m. Don Wagner &amp; Friends Don and friends have played the Jam previously – always entertaining with a mix of country, rock, blues, and folk music.

7 p.m. Jon’Nea Soul New to the Jam – this Wichita-based four-piece band will play R&amp;B and soul music. There is a local connection to Salina. We are excited to hear them play at the 37th SM Hanson Festival Jam.

7:15 p.m. Ghost Town Revival First time at the Jam for this five-piece band. A Salina band playing classic rock and blues. Some of these guys have done this before.

7:30 p.m. Lix A band from the past – older now and yet... This original Salina three-piece band has added a bass player – so make that four-piece. These guys will play classic rock and blues.

7:45 p.m. The Opinions Forty years ago (so they say), these guys formed their band in Salina. Now, they have real jobs and live mostly in the Kansas City area. They played last year and we are glad to have them again.

8 p.m. Soul Preachers A Salina three-piece band – they have played the Jam previously, but it has been a few years. They play Roger Miller death shred metal – with Eric Copeland on drums.

8:15 p.m. Hey Radio A Wichita-based band – these guys lit it up in 2019 and 2022. We look forward to their mix of skate punk and pop (with a little energy).

8:30 p.m. Starslinger New to the Festival Jam, this three-piece band from Hays America has been playing dates around the Midwest for seven years. Get ready for alternative/psych/space rock – that’s right!

8:45 p.m. Dune Buggy These guys have played before. This Pet Project consists of five members playing together for several years. Their quick set will include rock and pop.

9 p.m. Northcutt A crowd favorite – five-piece Salina band playing red-dirt country/rock/blues.

9:15 p.m. Bootleg Mercy This four-piece band rocks! One magazine said “Kick-A__-Rock” from Kansas. These guys have multiple rock music award nominations. Revamped lineup since their last Jam in 2016 – something to see!

9:30 Steve Hanson &amp; Co. The founder – this is their 37th time at the Jam. Always a variety – always great.

9:45 p.m. The Blades This band has so many great players – it is really hard to count all of the people on stage! We hope to have enough room on stage.

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 </figure>BY SALINA POSTIn festival tradition, a little bit of rain and a slight breeze helped drive crowds to the 2023 Smoky Hill River Festival taking place in Oakdale Park.&nbsp;On Thursday evening 17 bands appeared on the Eric Stein Stage for the 37th Annual SM Hanson Festival Jam.<h2>Festival Jam&nbsp;</h2><figure>
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 </figure><h2>Festival Jam lineup</h2>&nbsp;5:45 p.m. Uptown Funk Salina Central High School: Downtown Funk. The funk/pop group has 10 performers under the guidance of Guillermo Rodriguez, Central band director.&nbsp; 6 p.m. Keep the Change This band opened the show last year. A project of Steve Hanson – Abilene high school students of Steve Hanson and Dean Kranzler, this six-piece band will play rock to start our show.6:15 p.m. FedUp A four-piece band from Salina playing rock. This band played the Jam in 2015 and 2022. The Salina-based band has been together for 10 years.6:30 p.m. The Radicles A Salina band playing a mix of eclectic rock. A four-piece band you will enjoy.6:45 p.m. Don Wagner &amp; Friends Don and friends have played the Jam previously – always entertaining with a mix of country, rock, blues, and folk music.7 p.m. Jon’Nea Soul New to the Jam – this Wichita-based four-piece band will play R&amp;B and soul music. There is a local connection to Salina. We are excited to hear them play at the 37th SM Hanson Festival Jam.7:15 p.m. Ghost Town Revival First time at the Jam for this five-piece band. A Salina band playing classic rock and blues. Some of these guys have done this before.7:30 p.m. Lix A band from the past – older now and yet... This original Salina three-piece band has added a bass player – so make that four-piece. These guys will play classic rock and blues.7:45 p.m. The Opinions Forty years ago (so they say), these guys formed their band in Salina. Now, they have real jobs and live mostly in the Kansas City area. They played last year and we are glad to have them again.8 p.m. Soul Preachers A Salina three-piece band – they have played the Jam previously, but it has been a few years. They play Roger Miller death shred metal – with Eric Copeland on drums.8:15 p.m. Hey Radio A Wichita-based band – these guys lit it up in 2019 and 2022. We look forward to their mix of skate punk and pop (with a little energy).8:30 p.m. Starslinger New to the Festival Jam, this three-piece band from Hays America has been playing dates around the Midwest for seven years. Get ready for alternative/psych/space rock – that’s right!8:45 p.m. Dune Buggy These guys have played before. This Pet Project consists of five members playing together for several years. Their quick set will include rock and pop.9 p.m. Northcutt A crowd favorite – five-piece Salina band playing red-dirt country/rock/blues.9:15 p.m. Bootleg Mercy This four-piece band rocks! One magazine said “Kick-A__-Rock” from Kansas. These guys have multiple rock music award nominations. Revamped lineup since their last Jam in 2016 – something to see!9:30 Steve Hanson &amp; Co. The founder – this is their 37th time at the Jam. Always a variety – always great.9:45 p.m. The Blades This band has so many great players – it is really hard to count all of the people on stage! We hope to have enough room on stage.

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Smoky Valley Arts and Folklife Center

Join in the celebration of summer with the Smoky Valley Arts and Folklife Center's&nbsp; Garden Tour on Sunday, June 25, 2023 from 4 to 7 p.m.&nbsp;

The Garden Tour features the following beautiful and unique Lindsborg lawns:

Vern &amp; Linda Hubalek, 1222 Sapphire Lane - The Hubaleks have been working on their lawn and garden since building their home in 2012. The flower beds feature heirloom plantings from family, friends, and locations around McPherson County and the buffalo grass lawn reduces water usage. For years, Linda has enjoyed growing zinnias for the residents at Bethany Home.&nbsp;Featured artist: Verne Hubalek

Ed &amp; Jane Radatz, 729 N. 1st – Ed has been gardening for nearly 50 years and says success is never a sure thing. His 4,000 square foot garden features a variety of vegetables including broccoli, peas, tomatoes, peppers and many others. He also has a wildflower bed that provides a pop of color.&nbsp;Featured artist: Ron Michael

Liz Strnad, 310 N. 3rd – An admitted ‘plant hoarder’ Liz has created a backyard oasis with inviting areas on her deck and side patio. Her garden is an example of xeriscape landscaping, maximizing containers to create conversation pockets throughout her yard.&nbsp;Featured artist: Darren.

 Marsha &amp; Brad Howe, 132 S. 2nd (use Grant St. entrance) – The Howe’s yard has undergone a magnificent transformation over the span of 27 and a half years, blossoming into a true oasis of natural beauty. Throughout their journey, they have thoughtfully integrated the works of talented local artists and skilled craftsmen into their captivating landscape designs. &nbsp;Featured artist: Debbie Wagoner

Bill &amp; Sharon Christopher, 430 W. State – An eclectic yard that has something for everyone including perennials in the front yard, planting boxes with vegetables in the side yard, and trees and sitting areas in the backyard. Several plants were transplanted from Colorado when the Christophers moved to Lindsborg.&nbsp;Featured artist: Lloyd Rohr

&nbsp;The Smoky Valley Arts &amp; Folklife Center (SVAFC) will also host its closing reception for the Community Arts &amp; Crafts Exhibition on June 25 from 2-4 p.m. at its center located at 114 1/2 S. Main Street in Lindsborg, Kansas.&nbsp;

Last year’s exhibition was a lively mix of traditional to contemporary art offering a glimpse at the unique ways in which each person pursues self-expression, according to SVAFC chair Emily Howe. The center featured the works of nearly 40 area artists and craftsmen during the exhibition.

“The exhibition is a fitting tribute to the creative spirit of our community and the artisans among us,” Howe said. “I expect this year’s exhibition will be just as diverse and interesting.”

Tickets – Tickets can be<a href="https://smokyvalleyartsandfolklifecenter.org/events/"> purchased online </a>for $25 until the day of the tour and picked up at SVAFC on Sunday, June 25 – the day of the tour until 5 p.m. Tickets can also be purchased the day of the tour for $30 at SVAFC. You will be asked for your ticket at each home.

●  Bottled water will be provided at each home

● Photography and video are not permitted without asking the homeowner.

●  There may be uneven surfaces and stairs at some of the locations.

 ●  Bathrooms at the tour locations are not open to the public. 

●  Respect the homeowner’s privacy as noted on signage at the property.

 ●  In case of inclement weather, the tour will be rescheduled to&nbsp;Jul 9, 2023.

&nbsp;The Garden Tour is not recommended for children under 12 years old. Parking at each of the homes will be on the street and walking distances will vary.

Smoky Valley Arts and Folklife CenterJoin in the celebration of summer with the Smoky Valley Arts and Folklife Center's&nbsp; Garden Tour on Sunday, June 25, 2023 from 4 to 7 p.m.&nbsp;<figure>
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 </figure>The Garden Tour features the following beautiful and unique Lindsborg lawns:Vern &amp; Linda Hubalek, 1222 Sapphire Lane - The Hubaleks have been working on their lawn and garden since building their home in 2012. The flower beds feature heirloom plantings from family, friends, and locations around McPherson County and the buffalo grass lawn reduces water usage. For years, Linda has enjoyed growing zinnias for the residents at Bethany Home.&nbsp;Featured artist: Verne HubalekEd &amp; Jane Radatz, 729 N. 1st – Ed has been gardening for nearly 50 years and says success is never a sure thing. His 4,000 square foot garden features a variety of vegetables including broccoli, peas, tomatoes, peppers and many others. He also has a wildflower bed that provides a pop of color.&nbsp;Featured artist: Ron Michael Liz Strnad, 310 N. 3rd – An admitted ‘plant hoarder’ Liz has created a backyard oasis with inviting areas on her deck and side patio. Her garden is an example of xeriscape landscaping, maximizing containers to create conversation pockets throughout her yard.&nbsp;Featured artist: Darren. Marsha &amp; Brad Howe, 132 S. 2nd (use Grant St. entrance) – The Howe’s yard has undergone a magnificent transformation over the span of 27 and a half years, blossoming into a true oasis of natural beauty. Throughout their journey, they have thoughtfully integrated the works of talented local artists and skilled craftsmen into their captivating landscape designs. &nbsp;Featured artist: Debbie Wagoner<figure>
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 <figcaption>&nbsp;Lloyd Rohr’s craftsmanship can be seen in several gardens around Lindsborg.&nbsp; The gate pictured above is located in the garden area of Marsha and Brad Howe.&nbsp;&nbsp; Image Courtesy Smoky Valley Arts and Folklife Center</figcaption>
 </figure>Bill &amp; Sharon Christopher, 430 W. State – An eclectic yard that has something for everyone including perennials in the front yard, planting boxes with vegetables in the side yard, and trees and sitting areas in the backyard. Several plants were transplanted from Colorado when the Christophers moved to Lindsborg.&nbsp;Featured artist: Lloyd Rohr<h2>Closing art show reception</h2>&nbsp;The Smoky Valley Arts &amp; Folklife Center (SVAFC) will also host its closing reception for the Community Arts &amp; Crafts Exhibition on June 25 from 2-4 p.m. at its center located at 114 1/2 S. Main Street in Lindsborg, Kansas.&nbsp;Last year’s exhibition was a lively mix of traditional to contemporary art offering a glimpse at the unique ways in which each person pursues self-expression, according to SVAFC chair Emily Howe. The center featured the works of nearly 40 area artists and craftsmen during the exhibition.“The exhibition is a fitting tribute to the creative spirit of our community and the artisans among us,” Howe said. “I expect this year’s exhibition will be just as diverse and interesting.”<h2>Ticket info and garden tour guidelines:</h2>Tickets – Tickets can be<a href="https://smokyvalleyartsandfolklifecenter.org/events/"> purchased online </a>for $25 until the day of the tour and picked up at SVAFC on Sunday, June 25 – the day of the tour until 5 p.m. Tickets can also be purchased the day of the tour for $30 at SVAFC. You will be asked for your ticket at each home.● Bottled water will be provided at each home● Photography and video are not permitted without asking the homeowner. ● There may be uneven surfaces and stairs at some of the locations. ● Bathrooms at the tour locations are not open to the public. ● Respect the homeowner’s privacy as noted on signage at the property. ● In case of inclement weather, the tour will be rescheduled to&nbsp;Jul 9, 2023.&nbsp;The Garden Tour is not recommended for children under 12 years old. Parking at each of the homes will be on the street and walking distances will vary.

Smoky Valley Arts and Folklife Center to host Garden Tour in Lindsborg

In the beloved sitcom&nbsp;Everybody Loves Raymond, Ray Romano perfected a relatable type: the dryly-humorous everyman who invariably gets embroiled in work and family conflicts despite his efforts to remain above the fray. Making his directorial debut, Romano brings his hang-dog relatability to this comedy-drama about a father who becomes obsessed with his shy teenage son’s basketball prowess.

 Romano is Leo Russo, part of a sprawling, often contentious Italian-American clan dominated by Tony Lo Bianco as Romano’s father, owner of the construction company where Leo’s worked all his life. Married to his high school sweetheart Angela (an excellent Laurie Metcalf), Leo tries to connect with his son Matthew (Jacob Ward), which he never could with his own macho father. When Matthew (nicknamed “Sticks”) unexpectedly gets a chance at a basketball scholarship to college, Leo pushes him to take this chance instead of joining the family business as everyone else expects him to do. But his efforts to be a sensitive, supportive dad don’t quite work out. 

Angela, though more aloof, also wants what’s best for Sticks—especially when she meets her son’s much more extroverted girlfriend (Sadie Stanley, a star in the making) and takes an instant dislike to her. Romano’s direction is assured and unpretentious, and his script (co-written with Mark Stegemann) nimble and funny, but what really separates this film from sitcom clichés and Italian-American stereotypes we might expect is the surprising humanity and heart.

 As in real life, no one is 100% saint or villain; everyone is doing their best, and Romano’s film gets great comic and dramatic mileage from showing how good intentions can go haywire.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

"Somewhere in Queens" is rated R for profanity and sexual references and is 117 minutes long.&nbsp;

For ticket prices and Salina Art Center cinema showtimes <a href="https://prod5.agileticketing.net/websales/pages/info.aspx?evtinfo=306561~324e763b-503c-450c-8c59-54007b851949&amp;epguid=1462896f-957e-4d46-93dc-7403f388152f&amp;">click here.</a>

Sponsored by: John, Jamie, Brigid, &amp; Quint Hall

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 </figure>Salina Art CenterIn the beloved sitcom&nbsp;Everybody Loves Raymond, Ray Romano perfected a relatable type: the dryly-humorous everyman who invariably gets embroiled in work and family conflicts despite his efforts to remain above the fray. Making his directorial debut, Romano brings his hang-dog relatability to this comedy-drama about a father who becomes obsessed with his shy teenage son’s basketball prowess. Romano is Leo Russo, part of a sprawling, often contentious Italian-American clan dominated by Tony Lo Bianco as Romano’s father, owner of the construction company where Leo’s worked all his life. Married to his high school sweetheart Angela (an excellent Laurie Metcalf), Leo tries to connect with his son Matthew (Jacob Ward), which he never could with his own macho father. When Matthew (nicknamed “Sticks”) unexpectedly gets a chance at a basketball scholarship to college, Leo pushes him to take this chance instead of joining the family business as everyone else expects him to do. But his efforts to be a sensitive, supportive dad don’t quite work out. Angela, though more aloof, also wants what’s best for Sticks—especially when she meets her son’s much more extroverted girlfriend (Sadie Stanley, a star in the making) and takes an instant dislike to her. Romano’s direction is assured and unpretentious, and his script (co-written with Mark Stegemann) nimble and funny, but what really separates this film from sitcom clichés and Italian-American stereotypes we might expect is the surprising humanity and heart. As in real life, no one is 100% saint or villain; everyone is doing their best, and Romano’s film gets great comic and dramatic mileage from showing how good intentions can go haywire.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"Somewhere in Queens" is rated R for profanity and sexual references and is 117 minutes long.&nbsp;For ticket prices and Salina Art Center cinema showtimes <a href="https://prod5.agileticketing.net/websales/pages/info.aspx?evtinfo=306561~324e763b-503c-450c-8c59-54007b851949&amp;epguid=1462896f-957e-4d46-93dc-7403f388152f&amp;">click here.</a>Sponsored by: John, Jamie, Brigid, &amp; Quint Hall

Salina Art Center Cinema, 'Somewhere in Queens' now playing

The&nbsp;Tamara Howe School of Dance and Ballet Salina have announced that they will be hosting the world-class Joffrey Workshop on July 20-22! This three-day event will offer classes in ballet, contemporary, jazz, variations and more, here in Salina.

﻿The Joffrey Workshop has been inspiring generations of dancers for more than 45 years, thanks to the innovative vision of Robert Joffrey. Under the passionate direction and guidance of Mauro Villanueva and Kenny Borchard – highly sought-after instructors known for their inclusive teaching style – students gain a deep understanding not only of technique, tradition, and artistry but also of themselves as they explore this exciting world together.&nbsp;

Parents can trust that these workshops will help nurture an appreciation of dance while providing positive learning experiences. Gain the opportunity to watch your child develop and thrive with The Joffrey Workshop. Students can register at:&nbsp;<a href="https://joffreyworkshop.com/student-workshops-thsd/" target="_blank">https://joffreyworkshop.com/student-workshops-thsd/</a>

Ballet Salina is the creation of Tamara Howe, owner and director of the Tamara Howe School of Dance.&nbsp;Tamara Howe serves as the executive director of Ballet Salina. Mara Klenda serves as the artistic director of&nbsp;Ballet Salina.

Tamara Howe School of DanceThe&nbsp;Tamara Howe School of Dance and Ballet Salina have announced that they will be hosting the world-class Joffrey Workshop on July 20-22! This three-day event will offer classes in ballet, contemporary, jazz, variations and more, here in Salina.﻿The Joffrey Workshop has been inspiring generations of dancers for more than 45 years, thanks to the innovative vision of Robert Joffrey. Under the passionate direction and guidance of Mauro Villanueva and Kenny Borchard – highly sought-after instructors known for their inclusive teaching style – students gain a deep understanding not only of technique, tradition, and artistry but also of themselves as they explore this exciting world together.&nbsp;Parents can trust that these workshops will help nurture an appreciation of dance while providing positive learning experiences. Gain the opportunity to watch your child develop and thrive with The Joffrey Workshop. Students can register at:&nbsp;<a href="https://joffreyworkshop.com/student-workshops-thsd/" target="_blank">https://joffreyworkshop.com/student-workshops-thsd/</a>Ballet Salina is the creation of Tamara Howe, owner and director of the Tamara Howe School of Dance.&nbsp;Tamara Howe serves as the executive director of Ballet Salina. Mara Klenda serves as the artistic director of&nbsp;Ballet Salina.

Local dance organizations to host Joffrey Workshop in July

You’ve heard of the blues, jazz, and ragtime. Barrelhouse Piano shares origins with those styles.

Pat O'Connor, Wichita bluesman and historian, will take participants down to the turpentine camps and railroad towns where that music began in the early twentieth century. 

This two-hour presentation is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. June 5 in the Watson Room of the Stiefel Theatre, 151 S. Santa Fe Avenue.&nbsp;Admission is $20.

O'Connor will share the history of barrelhouse with examples from major players. You need not be a pianist to attend, but keyboard players can see the chord charts and exercises to come up with their own arrangements. The Stiefel has several keyboards for those who want to try it out that day.&nbsp;

Named for the houses where the barrels (probably of whiskey) could be found, barrelhouse piano is a two-handed style of playing early jazz, ragtime, and blues. 

“Each hand acts separately, but the two hands come together just in time,” O'Connor said.

O’Connor will include a brief history of Black music in Kansas, showing the importance of Black performers in the state. This will give a feel for the people behind the barrelhouse music and highlight their influence and contributions.

O’Connor has played piano and Hammond B-3 organ in rock bands and solo from L.A. to London since the late 1960s and has a forthcoming book on Wichita Blues from University Press of Mississippi.

This event is a presentation of the Stiefel Theatre’s Mike Finnigan School of Music. Register in advance at <a href="http://www.stiefeltheatre.org/classes/barrelhouse-piano">www.stiefeltheatre.org/classes/barrelhouse-piano</a> or at the door.

The Mike Finnigan School of Music – named for late Hammond B-3 master Mike Finnigan whose legacy helps support the school – also offers summer classes in beginning and intermediate guitar, beginning piano, African-American church piano, vocals, songwriting, brass instruments and more. Enroll at <a href="http://www.stiefeltheatre.org/school-of-music">www.stiefeltheatre.org/school-of-music</a>.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/5/1685290813672.jpeg" alt="Pat O'Connor.&nbsp;Photo by Phil Scalia courtesy Stiefel Theatre's&nbsp;Mike Finnigan School of Music" />
 <figcaption>Pat O'Connor.&nbsp;Photo by Phil Scalia courtesy Stiefel Theatre's&nbsp;Mike Finnigan School of Music</figcaption>
 </figure>Mike Finnigan School of MusicYou’ve heard of the blues, jazz, and ragtime. Barrelhouse Piano shares origins with those styles.Pat O'Connor, Wichita bluesman and historian, will take participants down to the turpentine camps and railroad towns where that music began in the early twentieth century. This two-hour presentation is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. June 5 in the Watson Room of the Stiefel Theatre, 151 S. Santa Fe Avenue.&nbsp;Admission is $20.O'Connor will share the history of barrelhouse with examples from major players. You need not be a pianist to attend, but keyboard players can see the chord charts and exercises to come up with their own arrangements. The Stiefel has several keyboards for those who want to try it out that day.&nbsp;Named for the houses where the barrels (probably of whiskey) could be found, barrelhouse piano is a two-handed style of playing early jazz, ragtime, and blues. “Each hand acts separately, but the two hands come together just in time,” O'Connor said.O’Connor will include a brief history of Black music in Kansas, showing the importance of Black performers in the state. This will give a feel for the people behind the barrelhouse music and highlight their influence and contributions.O’Connor has played piano and Hammond B-3 organ in rock bands and solo from L.A. to London since the late 1960s and has a forthcoming book on Wichita Blues from University Press of Mississippi.This event is a presentation of the Stiefel Theatre’s Mike Finnigan School of Music. Register in advance at <a href="http://www.stiefeltheatre.org/classes/barrelhouse-piano">www.stiefeltheatre.org/classes/barrelhouse-piano</a> or at the door.The Mike Finnigan School of Music – named for late Hammond B-3 master Mike Finnigan whose legacy helps support the school – also offers summer classes in beginning and intermediate guitar, beginning piano, African-American church piano, vocals, songwriting, brass instruments and more. Enroll at <a href="http://www.stiefeltheatre.org/school-of-music">www.stiefeltheatre.org/school-of-music</a>.

Barrelhouse Piano focus of presentation in Stiefel's Watson Room

By ADAM KEALOHA CAUSEY Associated Press

DALLAS — When Tina Turner died at age 83, I found myself drifting back to the fourth grade, to the day I truly discovered her voice.

By ADAM KEALOHA CAUSEY Associated PressDALLAS — When Tina Turner died at age 83, I found myself drifting back to the fourth grade, to the day I truly discovered her voice.I was on Thanksgiving break — bored — when I decided to rummage through my parents' old cassette tapes in search of entertainment.What I found was astonishing: an album called "Private Dancer.""I look up to the stars with my perfect memory. I look through it all and my future's no shock to me.""Who was this magnificent woman?" I thought as the lyrics of the song "I Might Have Been Queen (Soul Survivor)," flowed through the headphones of my Walkman. "What had she been through?"I quickly consulted an expert on the matter: my mom, who as a teenager in the '60s, had been listening to Tina since she first made hits with her then-husband Ike.Mom, like Tina, didn't sugarcoat the superstar's history: Off-stage, Ike was beating her. It was something she herself — and most others — didn't know when she and Dad first went to see her live in the '70s.It was shocking and sickening to hear. But Mom also shared Tina's triumphs, how she continued to mesmerize and dazzle fans despite the hell she endured. She recalled seeing Tina and her backing vocalists and dancers, the Ikettes, go so hard onstage that the ribbon ties of Tina's sandals, starting out near her calves, ended up around her ankles. The concert was wild. Rapturous.I wanted to experience this. Five years later, I did.In 1997, Mom and Dad loaded my siblings and me into our 1987 Chevy Suburban and made the five-hour drive from our home in Doyline, Louisiana, to The Woodlands, Texas, to catch Tina on her "Wildest Dreams" world tour.I was hypnotized. The burst of sparkling, silver sequins onstage. The voice that could go from the deepest growl to a tender coo. The infectious smile and air kisses to the audience that made it seem like she really was happy we were all there. The kicks. The shimmies. The staccato steps as she worked the entire stage. As my uncle who had waited in line for hours to buy the tickets for our lawn seats would say after the show: "Kids, tonight you've been in the presence of greatness."That night was also a moment of personal awakening. It wasn't just an incredible performance from a Grammy winner and member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame; it was the crowd of thousands of fans of all ages, bigger and more diverse than any a young teen from a small, Southern town had ever seen. The fans were Black, white and even hapa (mixed-race) Hawaiians like us. Some were gay. Some were straight. I bet there were also both Republicans and Democrats, singing and twirling together in harmony to "Proud Mary."The experience, I realized years later, was part of my parents' design to broaden my worldview. Tina helped them to do that.In 2008, I was able to repay my parents for the gift they had given me: I got us tickets to a San Jose, California, stop on Tina's farewell tour. Tina was nearing 70 at that point, but she still had the moves and the energy. Earlier this year, I took Mom and Dad to see "Tina: The Musical" in New Orleans during its post-Broadway run across the U.S.As a mega-fan enamored by Tina the artist, I have also had to come to grips with the jolting reality of Tina the woman — a real flesh and blood person who had a violent upbringing in a home with fighting parents and later endured the physical abuse of her own husband.I was awed by the story of this woman who was brave enough to talk, with grace, about domestic violence long before the rest of society did. How she snuck out of a Dallas hotel room one night in the late '70s while Ike Turner was sleeping, hurried across a nearby highway and checked herself into a Ramada Inn with a Mobil credit card. She had 36 cents to her name.Watching the 2021 documentary that Tina called her goodbye to the public, I also understood how she was retraumatized over the decades by interviewers who asked her to describe, again and again, how she got away from Ike, while overlooking greater career accomplishments that were disconnected from her ex-husband. And that was on top of the racism and sexism she faced in the music industry.As Angela Bassett, who played the "Queen of Rock 'n' Roll" in an Oscar-nominated turn in "What's Love Got to Do With It" said in the documentary, "It's hard when the worst parts of your life have been an inspiration."Bassett is right, and that's complicated.I live in Dallas. So, it felt not only right, but necessary, after I heard about Tina's death, to make my way to the old Ramada Inn where she famously and heroically reclaimed her life.I strolled into the lobby of what is now the boutique Lorenzo Hotel, said hi to a handful of other fans who were passing through, and approached the giant, arresting photo of Tina that hangs there, exuding all the confidence and attitude she's earned: fishnet stockings, big hair and a look that says, "Don't test me."I reflected on the many moments of my life when Tina had inspired me, including this year when I ran a marathon and cranked up "Proud Mary" on my phone as my energy was draining during the last 2 miles.In my hand was an orange-and-yellow rose — the shade that one of Queen Elizabeth II's rose growers had famously named after Tina — that I had plucked from a bouquet a thoughtful friend bought me when Tina died.I smiled and tucked the bloom into a cleft in the portrait's ornate frame.At 40, I had finally answered the burning question my 10-year-old self had asked and that Mom had tried to answer: I knew who that magnificent woman was, and what she had been through. And I knew that the lyrics to "I Might Have Been Queen" not only spoke to her ability to endure, but her belief in reincarnation.Beautiful, Tina. For me, you will always live on.