November 10 | November 12, 2016
The World’s Fastest Indian, starring Anthony Hopkins. A classic. Dinner suggestions in Alma before the movie.
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Susan White_ Landscape/Skyscape: Meditations in Thorn Works and Burn Drawings
September 10 – October 16, 2016
Working with thorns from the honey locust tree I create wall installations and discrete sculptures that I regard as three-dimensional drawings. I also create pyrographs, drawings made with the use of a burning tool.
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The Art and Science of Invasive Species
September 18, 2016
Carol Blocksome, Research Professor at Kansas State University will speak about invasive species prevalent in the Flint Hills, their impacts on land management, and the latest research on methods of control.
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Creating a Thorn Work
September 17, 2016
Artist Susan White will demonstrate the process she uses to create a sculpture from the thorns of a honey locust tree, one of the most reviled trees in the Flint Hills. Attendees are invited to bring a thorn for Susan to use in the process of making the artwork. More
Historic Preservation in the City of Native Stone
September 15, 2016
Have you ever wondered how to restore an old house or old building? Have you wondered about tax credits for restoring them? More
Guided Native Grasses and Creek Tour
July 30 or July 31, 2016
Bring the kids and come splash in the creek! Join us to experience native grass and cool, clear water on a hot July day. More
Un-staging the West: Reality vs. Representation
July 16, 2016
Join Native American Tribal Members and Flint Hills Cowboys as they discuss the realities of their cultures today. This will be a remarkable afternoon. Please join us!
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History of The Volland Store
July 9, 2016
Join Wabaunsee County Historian, Greg Hoots, for a video and photo presentation detailing the compelling life and history of The Volland Store.
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Guided Wildflower and Creek Tour
June 25-26, 2016
An additional tour is now scheduled on Sunday. Please note changes in schedule, location, and price due to hot weather! The tour will begin at 8:30 am at the Reece Bunkhouse, and we won’t hike in a hot pasture! More
Jeremiah Ariaz: Staging the West
June 5 – September 4, 2016
The selected photographs for Staging the West come from two projects that explore the tension between the reality and mythology of the American West. The images were made in the Almeria region of Spain, and in locations across Germany. More
Annual Meeting of the Wabaunsee County Historical Society
June 4, 2016
Annual meeting of the Wabaunsee County Historical Society. John Boursaw of the Citizen Potawatomi Band is the featured speaker. All members are welcome. RSVP by May 27, 2016 More
Wax Paper Workshop with Chloe Schempf
May 28, 2016
Be inspired by art on paper, and create your own work at a Wax Paper Workshop with Chloe Schempf. Chloe will will teach new and innovative ways to transform simple materials (tissue, paint, wax) into layers of color and opacity that build beautiful abstract collages. She will also demonstrate how your waxed paper collages can be turned into unique and handcrafted items. More