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Miss Emma’s Calendar 2012

FEBRUARY

Thursday February 2 6:30 AM Men’s Prayer Breakfast at the Emma

Friday February 3 7:30 PM TALLGRASS PICKIN’ - acoustic Country Music Jam Session. Musicians and Accomplished Listeners welcome! Outside when weather permits; indoors when weather is inhospitable. Bring lawn chairs for outdoor seating.

Thursday February 9 7:30 AM Men’s Prayer Breakfast at the Emma

Friday February 10 7:30 PM K-177 BLUEGRASS PICKIN’ - acoustic BlueGrass Jam Session. Musicians and Accomplished Listeners welcome! Outside when weather permits; indoors when weather is inhospitable. Bring lawn chairs for outdoor seating.

Thursday February 16 6:30 AM Men’s Prayer Breakfast at the Emma

Friday February 17 7:30 PM TALLGRASS GOSPEL PICKIN’ - acoustic Gospel Music Jam Session. Musicians and Accomplished Listeners welcome! Outside when weather permits; indoors when weather is inhospitable. Bring lawn chairs for outdoor seating.

Saturday February 18 7:00 PM TALLGRASS EXPRESS in CONCERT at the Emma Chase Music Hall. Enjoy beautiful music of the Kansas Flint Hills. The Emma Chase Café offers a special pre-concert dinner by reservation only, please.

Thursday February 23 No Men’s Prayer Breakfast this morning.

Friday February 24 There will be NO music this Friday evening. It’s Christmas Time in Texas!!!

MARCH

Thursday March 1 6:30 AM Men’s Prayer Breakfast at the Emma

Friday March 2 7:30 PM TALLGRASS PICKIN’ - acoustic Country Music Jam Session. Musicians and Accomplished Listeners welcome! Outside when weather permits; indoors when weather is inhospitable. Bring lawn chairs for outdoor seating.

Saturday March 3 7:00 PM “THREE TRAILS WEST” in Concert for MARCH MUSIC MADNESS. This group just won the 2011 Crescendo Award for the Western Music Association. The Emma Chase Café will offer a special pre-concert dinner by reservation only, please.

Thursday March 8 6:30 AM Men’s Prayer Breakfast at the Emma

Friday March 9 7:30 PM K-177 BLUEGRASS PICKIN’ - acoustic BlueGrass Jam Session. Musicians and Accomplished Listeners welcome! Outside when weather permits; indoors when weather is inhospitable.

Saturday March 10 7:00 PM TULLAMORE in CONCERT - Celtic Music Concert for MARCH MUSIC MADNESS. A popular Kansas City Celtic group. The Emma Chase Café offers a special pre-concert dinner by reservation only, please.

Thursday March 15 6:30 AM Men’s Prayer Breakfast at the Emma

Friday March 16 7:30 PM TALLGRASS GOSPEL PICKIN’ - acoustic Gospel Music Jam Session. Musicians and Accomplished Listeners welcome! Outside when weather permits; indoors when weather is inhospitable. Bring lawn chairs for outdoor seating.

Saturday March 17 7:00PM TALLGRASS EXPRESS in CONCERT at the Emma Chase Music Hall - Enjoy beautiful Music of the Kansas Flint Hills for MARCH MUSIC MADNESS. The Emma Chase Café offers a special pre-concert dinner by reservation only, please.

Thursday March 22 6:30 AM Men’s Prayer Breakfast at the Emma

Friday March 23 7:30 PM OLD TIMEY ROCK & ROLL and VINTAGE COUNTRY - Our only “plugged-in” jam session. Musicians and Accomplished Listeners welcome! Outside when weather permits; indoors when weather is inhospitable. Bring lawn chairs for outdoor seating.

Saturday March 24 7:00 PM The HOOTIN’ ANNIES in CONCERT for MARCH MUSIC MADNESS. The Hootin’ Annies return by popular Demand to the Emma Chase Music Hall. The Emma Chase Café offers a special pre-concert dinner by reservation only, please.

Thursday March 29 6:30 AM Men’s Prayer Breakfast at the Emma

Friday March 30 7:30 PM OLDE TYME MUSIC - acoustic jam session for “Olde Tyme Music” pickers. Accomplished Listeners welcome! Outside when weather permits; indoors when weather is inhospitable. Bring lawn chairs for outdoor seating.

Saturday March 31 7:00 PM RoundAbout in CONCERT for MARCH MUSIC MADNESS. Join us for an evening of awesome BlueGrass music by some of the areas FINEST BlueGrass musicians! The Emma Chase Café offers a special pre-concert dinner by reservation only, please.

APRIL

Thursday April 5 6:30 AM Men’s Prayer Breakfast at the Emma.

Friday April 6 7:30 PM TALLGRASS PICKIN’ - acoustic Country Music Jam Session. Musicians and Accomplished Listeners welcome! Outside when weather permits; indoors when weather is inhospitable.

Monday April 9 7:30 PM TBA Seminar for PRAIRIE FIRE FESTIVAL 2012, at the Emma.

Tuesday April 10 7:30 PM TBA Seminar for PRAIRIE FIRE FESTIVAL 2012, at the Emma.

Wednesday April 11 7:30 PM TBA Seminar for PRAIRIE FIRE FESTIVAL 2012, at the Emma.

Thursday April 12 6:30 AM Men’s Prayer Breakfast at the Emma.

Thursday April 12 7:30 PM TBA Seminar for PRAIRIE FIRE FESTIVAL 2012, at the Emma.

Friday April 13 7:30 PM K-177 BLUEGRASS PICKIN’ - acoustic BlueGrass Jam Session for PRAIRIE FIRE FESTIVAL 2012. Musicians and Accomplished Listeners welcome! Outside when weather permits; indoors when weather is inhospitable. Bring lawn chairs for outdoor seating.

Saturday April 14 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Photography Exhibit for PRAIRIE FIRE FESTIVAL 2012.

11:00 AM TBA Seminar for PRAIRIE FIRE FESTIVAL 2012 at Prairie PastTimes.

1:00 PM TBA Seminar for PRAIRIE FIRE FESTIVAL 2012 at Prairie PastTimes.

2:00 PM TBA Seminar for PRAIRIE FIRE FESTIVAL 2012 at Prairie PastTimes.

3:00 PM TBA Seminar for PRAIRIE FIRE FESTIVAL 2012 at Prairie PastTimes.

4:00 PM PRAIRIE FIRE FESTIVAL - Kaw Native American CURTIS KEKABAH Seminar at Prairie PastTimes.

7:30 PM NATIVE AMERICAN SINGERS of Wichita, Kansas, and KAW DEMONSTRATION DANCERS of Kaw City, Oklahoma at Prairie PastTimes. This is the final event of PRAIRIE FIRE FESTIVAL 2012.

Thursday April 19 6:30 AM Men’s Prayer Breakfast at the Emma.

Friday April 20 7:30 PM TALLGRASS GOSPEL PICKIN’ - acoustic Gospel Music Jam Session. Musicians and Accomplished Listeners welcome! Outside when weather permits; indoors when weather is inhospitable. Bring lawn chairs for outdoor seating.

Saturday April 21 7:30 PM TALLGRASS EXPRESS in CONCERT at the Emma Chase Music Hall. Enjoy Music of the Kansas Flint Hills

Thursday April 26 6:30 AM Men’s Prayer Breakfast at the Emma.

Friday April 27 7:30 PM OLD TIMEY ROCK & ROLL and VINTAGE COUNTRY - Our only “plugged-in” jam session. Musicians and Accomplished Listeners welcome! Outside when weather permits; indoors when weather is inhospitable. Bring lawn chairs for outdoor seating.

Saturday April 28 7:30 PM SPRING BALL - The Chase County Victorian Dance Society presents their annual Victorian Dress Spring Ball - (circa 1860s, 1870s) Period Dress is admired, but not required. We’ll welcome you in your finery of any era. 620.273.6020

MAY

Thursday May 3 6:30 AM Men’s Prayer Breakfast at the Emma.

Friday May 4 7:30 PM TALLGRASS PICKIN’ - acoustic Country Music Jam Session. Musicians and Accomplished Listeners welcome! Outside when weather permits; indoors when weather is inhospitable. Bring lawn chairs for outdoor seating.

Thursday May 10 6:30 AM Men’s Prayer Breakfast at the Emma.

Friday May 11 7:30 PM K-177 BLUEGRASS PICKIN’ - acoustic BlueGrass Jam Session. Musicians and Accomplished Listeners welcome! Outside when weather permits; indoors when weather is inhospitable. Bring lawn chairs for outdoor seating.

Thursday May 17 7:30 PM Men’s Prayer Breakfast at the Emma.

Friday May 18 7:30 PM TALLGRASS GOSPEL PICKIN’ - acoustic Gospel Music Jam Session. Musicians and Accomplished Listeners welcome! Outside when weather permits; indoors when weather is inhospitable. Bring lawn chairs for outdoor seating.

Saturday May 19 7:30 PM TALLGRASS EXPRESS in Concert - Enjoy beautiful Music of the Kansas Flint Hills.

Thursday May 24 6:30 AM Men’s Prayer Breakfast at the Emma.

Friday May 25 7:30 PM OLD TIMEY ROCK & ROLL and VINTAGE COUNTRY - Our only “plugged-in” jam session. Musicians and Accomplished Listeners welcome! Outside when weather permits; indoors when weather is inhospitable. Bring lawn chairs for outdoor seating.

Sunday May 27 all day COTTONWOOD 200 BICYCLE RIDE Memorial Day Buffet at the Emma. Buffet open to all.

Thursday May 31 6:30 AM Men’s Prayer Breakfast at the Emma.

Thursday May 31 8:00 PM FLINT HILLS RODEO PERFORMANCE

JUNE

Friday June 1 7:30 PM FLINT HILLS RODEO PERFORMANCE - No Music at the Emma this evening.

Saturday June 2 2:00 PM FLINT HILLS RODEO PARADE
8:00 PM FLINT HILLS RODEO PERFORMANCE

Thursday June 7 6:30 AM Men’s Prayer Breakfast at the Emma.

Friday June 8 7:30 PM FLINT HILLS FOLKLIFE FESTIVAL edition of K-177 BLUEGRASS PICKIN’ - acoustic BlueGrass Jam Session. Musicians and Accomplished Listeners welcome! Outside when weather permits; indoors when weather is inhospitable. Bring lawn chairs for outdoor seating.

Saturday June 9 10 AM to 5 PM Fifteenth Annual FLINT HILLS FOLKLIFE FESTIVAL on the lawn of the historical Chase County CourtHouse.
Join Historical Presenters in period clothing demonstrate skills necessary for survival on the Kansas
Prairie in the l860s / l870s.

7:30 PM Fifteenth Annual FLINT HILLS FOLKLIFE FESTIVAL edition of TALLGRASS PICKIN’ - acoustic Country Music Jam Session. Musicians and Accomplished Listeners welcome! On the CourtHouse lawn. Bring lawn chairs for outdoor seating.

Sunday June 10 10 AM to 4 PM Fifteenth Annual FLINT HILLS FOLKLIFE FESTIVAL on the lawn of the historical Chase County CourtHouse. Join Historical Presenters in period clothing demonstrate skills necessary for survival on the Kansas Prairie in the 1860s / l870s.

Thursday June 14 6:30 AM Men’s Prayer Breakfast at the Emma.

Friday June 15 7:30 PM TALLGRASS GOSPEL PICKIN’ - acoustic Gospel Music Jam Session. Musicians and Accomplished Listeners welcome! Outside when weather permits; indoors when weather is inhospitable. Bring lawn chairs for outdoor seating.

Saturday June 16 7:30 PM TALLGRASS EXPRESS in CONCERT. Enjoy beautiful Music of the Kansas Flint Hills.

Thursday June 21 6:30 AM Men’s Prayer Breakfast at the Emma.

Friday June 22 7:30 PM OLD TIMEY ROCK & ROLL and VINTAGE COUNTRY - Our only “plugged-in” jam session. Musicians and Accomplished Listeners welcome! Outside when weather permits; indoors when weather is inhospitable. Bring lawn chairs for outdoor seating.

Thursday June 28 6:30 AM Men’s Prayer Breakfast at the Emma.

Friday June 29 7:30 PM OLDE TYME MUSIC - acoustic jam session for “Olde Tyme” pickers. Accomplished Listeners welcome! Outside when weather permits; indoors when weather is inhospitable. Bring lawn chairs for outdoor seating.

JULY

Thursday July 5 6:30 AM Men’s Prayer Breakfast at the Emma.

Friday July 6 7:30 PM TALLGRASS PICKIN’ - acoustic Country Music Jam Session. Musicians and Accomplished Listeners welcome! Outside when weather permits; indoors when weather is inhospitable. Bring lawn chairs for outdoor seating.

Saturday July 7 7:30 PM 2nd Annual INDEPENDENCE DAY CONCERT and ICE CREAM SOCIAL on the lawn at the historic Chase County CourtHouse. We’ll enjoy the nostalgic l940’s music of the TALLGRASS BIG BAND. Bring lawn chairs for outdoor seating. After, we’ll turn our chairs and watch the Chase County FireWorks display.

Thursday July 12 6:30 AM Men’s Prayer Breakfast at the Emma.

Friday July 13 7:30 PM K-177 BLUEGRASS PICKIN’ - acoustic BlueGrass Jam Session. Musicians and Accomplished Listeners welcome! Outside when weather permits; indoors when weather is inhospitable. Bring lawn chairs for outdoor seating.

Thursday July 19 6:30 AM Men’s Prayer Breakfast at the Emma.

Friday July 20 7:30 PM TALLGRASS GOSPEL PICKIN’ - acoustic Gospel Music Jam Session. Musicians and Accomplished Listeners welcome! Outside when weather permits; indoors when weather is inhospitable. Bring lawn chairs for outdoor seating.

Saturday July 21 7:30 PM TALLGRASS EXPRESS in CONCERT. Enjoy beautiful Music of the Kansas Flint Hills.

Thursday July 26 6:30 AM Men’s Prayer Breakfast at the Emma.

Friday July 27 7:30 PM OLD TIMEY ROCK & ROLL and VINTAGE COUNTRY - Our only “plugged-in” jam session. Musicians and Accomplished Listeners welcome! Outside when weather permits; indoors when weather is inhospitable. Bring lawn chairs for outdoor seating.

AUGUST

Thursday August 2 6:30 AM Men’s Prayer Breakfast at the Emma.

Friday August 3 7:30 PM TALLGRASS PICKIN’ - acoustic Country Music Jam Session. Musicians and Accomplished Listeners welcome! Outside when weather permits; indoors when weather is inhospitable. Bring lawn chairs for outdoor seating.

Thursday August 9 6:30 AM Men’s Prayer Breakfast at the Emma.

Friday August 10 7:30 PM K-177 BLUEGRASS PICKIN’ - acoustic BlueGrass Jam Session. Musicians and Accomplished Listeners welcome! Outside when weather permits; indoors when weather is inhospitable. Bring lawn chairs for outdoor seating.

Thursday August 16 6:30 AM Men’s Prayer Breakfast at the Emma.

Friday August 17 7:30 PM TALLGRASS GOSPEL PICKIN’ - acoustic Gospel Music Jam Session. Musicians and Accomplished Listeners welcome! Outside when weather permits; indoors when weather is inhospitable. Bring lawn chairs for outdoor seating.

Saturday August 18 7:30 PM TALLGRASS EXPRESS in CONCERT. Enjoy beautiful Music of the Kansas Flint Hills.

Thursday August 23 6:30 AM Men’s Prayer Breakfast at the Emma.

Friday August 24 7:30 PM OLD TIMEY ROCK & ROLL and VINTAGE COUNTRY - Our only “plugged-in” jam session. Musicians and Accomplished Listeners welcome! Outside when weather permits; indoors when weather is inhospitable. Bring lawn chairs for outdoor seating.

Thursday August 30 6:30 AM Men’s Prayer Breakfast at the Emma.

Friday August 31 7:30 PM OLDE TYME MUSIC - acoustic jam session for “Olde Tyme” pickers. Musicians and Accomplished Listeners welcome! Outside when weather permits; indoors when weather is inhospitable. Bring lawn chairs for outdoor seating.

SEPTEMBER

Thursday September 6 6:30 AM Men’s Prayer Breakfast at the Emma.

Friday September 7 7:30 PM TALLGRASS PICKIN’ - acoustic Country Music Jam Session. Musicians and Accomplished Listeners welcome! Outside when weather permits; indoors when weather is inhospitable. Bring lawn chairs for outdoor seating.

Thursday September 13 6:30 AM Men’s Prayer Breakfast at the Emma.

Friday September 14 7:30 PM TALLGRASS GOSPEL PICKIN’ - acoustic Gospel Music Jam Session. Musicians and Accomplished Listeners welcome! Outside when weather permits; indoors when weather is inhospitable. Bring lawn chairs for outdoor seating. NOTE Change in order of Friday night lineup this month.

Saturday September 15 7:30 PM TALLGRASS EXPRESS in CONCERT at the Emma Chase Music Hall. Enjoy beautiful Music of the Kansas Flint Hills.

Thursday September 20 6:30 AM Men’s Prayer Breakfast at the Emma.

Friday September 21 7:30 PM BROOMWEED BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL edition of K-177 BLUEGRASS PICKIN’ - acoustic BlueGrass Jam Session. Musicians and Accomplished Listeners welcome! Outside when weather permits; indoors when weather is inhospitable. Bring lawn chairs for outdoor seating. NOTE Change in order of Friday night lineup this month.

Saturday September 22
1:00 PM BROOMWEED BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL performance TBA.
2:00 PM BROOMWEED BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL performance TBA.
3:00 PM BROOMWEED BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL performance TBA.
7:30 PM BROOMWEED BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL - hopefully, NICK CHARLES of Australia.

Thursday September 27 6:30 AM Men’s Prayer Breakfast at the Emma

Friday September 28 7:30 PM OLD TIMEY ROCK & ROLL and VINTAGE COUNTRY - Our only “plugged-in” jam session. Musicians and Accomplished Listeners welcome! Outside when weather permits; indoors when weather is inhospitable. Bring lawn chairs for outdoor seating.

OCTOBER

Thursday October 4 6:30 AM Men’s Prayer Breakfast at the Emma.

Friday October 5 7:30 PM TALLGRASS PICKIN’ - acoustic Country Music Jam Session. Musicians and Accomplished Listeners welcome! Outside when weather permits; indoors when weather is inhospitable. Bring lawn chairs for outdoor seating.

Saturday October 6 7:30 PM MASQUERADE BALL - The Chase County Victorian Dance Society invites you to their annual Masquerade Ball. Costumes are encouraged, but not required. At the Emma Chase Music Hall at 220 ½ Broadway.

Thursday October 11 6:30 PM Men’s Prayer Breakfast at the Emma.

Friday October 12 7:30 PM K-177 BLUEGRASS PICKIN’ - acoustic BlueGrass Jam Session. Musicians and Accomplished Listeners welcome! Outside when weather permits; indoors when weather is inhospitable. Bring lawn chairs for outdoor seating.

Thursday October 18 6:30 AM Men’s Prayer Breakfast at the Emma.

Friday October 19 7:30 PM TALLGRASS GOSPEL PICKIN’ - acoustic Gospel Music Jam Session. Musicians and Accomplished Listeners welcome! Outside when weather permits; indoors when weather is inhospitable. Bring lawn chairs for outdoor seating.

Saturday October 20 7:30 PM TALLGRASS EXPRESS in Concert at the Emma Chase Music Hall. Enjoy beautiful Music of the Kansas Flint Hills.

Thursday October 25 6:30 AM Men’s Prayer Breakfast at the Emma.

Friday October 26 7:30 PM OLD TIMEY ROCK & ROLL and VINTAGE COUNTRY - Our only “plugged-in” jam session. Musicians and Accomplished Listeners welcome! Outside when weather permits; indoors when weather is inhospitable. Bring lawn chairs for outdoor seating.

NOVEMBER

Thursday November 1 6:30 AM Men’s Prayer Breakfast at the Emma.

Friday November 2 7:30 PM TALLGRASS PICKIN’ - acoustic Country Music Jam Session. Musicians and Accomplished Listeners welcome! Outside when weather permits; indoors when weather is inhospitable. Bring lawn chairs for outdoor seating.

Saturday November 3 6:00 PM BAZAAR BAZAAR at the BAZAAR SCHOOLHOUSE at BAZAAR, KANSAS. Join us at 6:00 for the traditional Turkey and Dressing Dinner, and afterwards, for the Annual Auction of hand-made items by the Bazaar Ladies Aid. It’s always a good time!

Thursday November 8 6:30 AM Men’s Prayer Breakfast at the Emma.

Friday November 9 7:30 PM K-177 BLUEGRASS PICKIN’ - acoustic BlueGrass Jam Session. Musicians and Accomplished Listeners welcome! Outside when weather permits; indoors when weather is inhospitable. Bring lawn chairs for outdoor seating.

Thursday November 15 6:30 AM Men’s Prayer Breakfast at the Emma.

Friday November 16 7:30 PM TALLGRASS GOSPEL PICKIN’ - acoustic Gospel Music Jam Session. Musicians and Accomplished Listeners welcome! Outside when weather permits; indoors when weather is inhospitable. Bring lawn chairs for outdoor seating.

Saturday November 17 7:30 PM TALLGRASS EXPRESS in Concert at the Emma Chase Music Hall. Enjoy beautiful Music of the Kansas Flint Hills.

Thursday November 22 No Prayer Breakfast today - it’s THANKSGIVING DAY!

Friday November 23 7:30 PM OLD TIMEY ROCK & ROLL and VINTAGE COUNTRY - Our only “plugged-in” jam session. Musicians and Accomplished Listeners welcome! Outside when weather permits; indoors when weather is inhospitable. Bring lawn chairs for outdoor seating.

Saturday November 24 The Chase County Chamber of Commerce presents CHASE COUNTY COUNTRY CHRISTMAS

November 24 7:30 PM CHRISTMAS BALL. The Chase County Victorian Dance Society presents their annual CHRISTMAS BALL; held at the Emma Chase Music Hall at 220 ½ Broadway, Cottonwood Falls. Period Dress is encouraged, but not required. We’ll dance to Live Music with a Live Caller. And we’ll be dancing on an antique wooden floor, so clean, soft-soled shoes, please.

Thursday November 29 6:30 AM Men’s Prayer Breakfast at the Emma.

Friday November 30 7:30 PM OLDE TYME MUSIC - acoustic jam session for “Olde Tyme” pickers. Accomplished Listeners welcome!

DECEMBER

Saturday December 1 6:00 PM Cottonwood Falls United Methodist Church annual Soup Supper and Auction.

Thursday December 6 No Prayer Breakfast this morning.

Friday December 7 7:30 PM TALLGRASS PICKIN’ - acoustic Country Music Jam Session. Musicians and Accomplished Listeners welcome! Practice your Christmas Carols!!!!

Saturday December 8 7:30 PM Community Theatre of Emporia presents their annual Holiday Road Show at Dinner Theatre at the Emma Chase Cafe. Dinner at 6:00 requires reservations, please 620.273.6020.

Thursday December 13 6:30 AM Men’s Prayer Breakfast at the Emma.

Friday December 14 7:30 PM K-177 BLUEGRASS PICKIN’ - acoustic BlueGrass Jam Session. Musicians and Accomplished Listeners welcome! Practice your Christmas Carols!

Thursday December 20 6:30 AM Men’s Prayer Breakfast at the Emma.

Friday December 21 7:30 PM TALLGRASS GOSPEL PICKIN’ - acoustic Gospel Music Jam Session. Musicians and Accomplished Listeners welcome! Practice up on your Christmas Carols!

Thursday December 27 6:30 AM Men’s Prayer Breakfast at the Emma.

Friday December 28 7:30 PM OLD TIMEY ROCK & ROLL and VINTAGE COUNTRY - Our only “plugged-in” jam session. Musicians and Accomplished Listeners welcome!