The Volland Store

A Place for Art and Community

Stargazing at Volland | 2019

August 24, 2019

“Experience the darkness of the night sky and the brilliance of the stars. It’s one of the best things about the Flint Hills.” Pure magic. Photo (detail) by Dave Leiker
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HUNGRY HEARTLAND

September 7 – October 6, 2019

“Food deserts in Kansas.” An exhibition by students from the Art, Journalism, and English departments at Kansas State University. An exploration of the lack of fresh food in a land of plenty.   More

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Tallgrass Tales: Stories from the Flint Hills

October 5, 2019

A collection of recollections from Flint Hills ranchers and other cow-folk, captured on film by Mark Feiden. Share a potluck lunch with the Wabaunsee County “stars” at 12:30 pm. Filmmaker Mark Feiden will share highlights of the interviews, followed by folklorist and historian Jim Hoy, who will lead a panel discussion.
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Zhang Hongtu and Jim Richardson

October 6, 2019

The first Prairie Studies Institute residents are arriving this fall. Artist Zhang Hongtu and photojournalist Jim Richardson will speak at the Closing Reception of the art exhibit Hungry Heartland. PSI is a collaboration of The Volland Store Gallery and the Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art at Kansas State University. More

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Calamity Jane

August 4, 2019

a compelling first-person narrative performance by Dr. Joyce Thierer, Professor Emeritus of History at Emporia State University. More

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