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August 25, 2011 - There was a nice crowd at the Tallgrass Express performance, who enjoyed a wonderful evening's performance! We should do that again! Okay, we WILL.........how about NEXT month, Saturday, September 17. Sounds like a plan!
THIS coming Friday evening, August 26th, will be OLD TIMEY ROCK & ROLL and VINTAGE COUNTRY jam session at 7:30.
Friday evening, September 2nd will begin the rotation again with TALLGRASS PICKIN'.
Friday evening, September 9th, will be K-177 BLUEGRASS PICKIN'.
Friday evening, September 16th, will be TALLGRASS GOSPEL jam session.
And, as we mentioned before, TALLGRASS EXPRESS on Saturday, September 17th.
Friday, September 23rd will be OLD TIMEY ROCK & ROLL and VINTAGE COUNTRY.
Then, we'll welcome NICK CHARLES for BROOMWEED FESTIVAL on Saturday, September 24th. We hear tell that there will be a little shade-tree afternoon pickin' that same day.......with "Miller's Mule", and perhaps even another group or two. We've always said that BROOMWEED FESTIVAL is for all of those who didn't get enough pickin' at Winfield, or for those who need to wean down slowly!
The Friday night jam session on September 30th, will be CONTRA MUSIC - the CONTRA MUSICIANS will be practicing for the GRAND BALL to be held the following evening, Everybody is welcome to join in.
We have actually seen parts of a costume being created for the MASQUERADE BALL to be held Saturday, October 1.
School begins next week for all of our youth. Summer DID pass by!
And so it goes, for the next few weeks - in our Back to School Community of Chase County, Kansas!
August 18, 2011 - It’s almost pleasant enough to think about getting’ busy again! Things to do; places to go.
Friday night this week will be TALLGRASS GOSPEL PICKIN’ at 7:30 PM. Friday night outside is a “maybe”.
Plan to join TALLGRASS EXPRESS this Saturday, August 20, 7:30 PM. We’re watching the weather, hoping to be able to bring them outside at least ONCE this summer! We’ll be outside the Cafe if we can be; indoors at 220 ½ Broadway, if we need to be.
Friday night, August 26th is OLD TIMEY ROCK & ROLL and VINTAGE COUNTRY jam session. And then, it’s September!
September is when we welcome everybody to BROOMWEED FESTIVAL. NICK CHARLES is looking forward to it; he’s emailed several times. And we’re looking forward to HIM! We’re gonna bring a little more music into BROOMWEED FESTIVAL this year. We’ve scheduled a BlueGrass group called “Miller’s Mule” for mid-afternoon. And, we’re working with another group for earlier afternoon. Gonna find a shade tree and make a little music!
The date for our next GRAND BALL is Saturday, October 1. And, it will be a MASQUERADE BALL. This will give you time to prepare your costume! As a note for musicians, the Fifth Friday in September is Contra Dance Music. And we will use that opportunity for the musicians to practice Contra Music for the BALL the following evening. Everyone is invited to attend Fifth Friday, of course, but should be warned that there may be some “startin’ and stopping’” during the music. Because it will also be a practice session.
And….just for the record, the date for the CHRISTMAS BALL is Saturday, November 26.
We can barely believe we’re talking about Christmas already - and School has not yet begun. But it won’t be long - in our “My, How Time Flies” Community of Chase County, Kansas!
August 11, 2011 - Whoooooeeee!!! The new CourtHouse Clock is working!!! The face and hands were replaced Friday.....and the electrician apparently visited on Monday, because this morning, the clock is running! The style of the face and hands are French Renaissance (matching the style of the CourtHouse). And, it looks RIGHT! An interesting tidbit of information.....is that the clock mechanism is chime-ready. Hmmm? Thanks to all of you who contributed to the CourtHouse Clock Fund and/or Neva's Memorial. The new clock is splendid!
Saturday night's concert was also fairly splendid! Wonderful music; many laughs, and a fine twirl around the floor or two! "The Cottonwood Waltz" tune is really a lovely piece of music!
Our next Concert will be TALLGRASS EXPRESS on Saturday, August 20. After the embarrassing "government" events of this last weekend, some "real heartland music" is DEFINITELY in order.
Friday night this week is K-177 BLUEGRASS PICKIN'.
And Friday night, August 19 will be TALLGRASS GOSPEL. We've enjoyed recently, the music of a couple of new (to our group) Gospel musicians.
Friday, August 26 will be OLD TIMEY ROCK & ROLL and VINTAGE COUNTRY.
AND, we've visited with NICK CHARLES. He's looking forward to BROOMWEED FESTIVAL in September. Also, during BROOMWEED FESTIVAL, we'll meet "MILLER'S MULE".....a fairly new BlueGrass Band from the Newton/Hutchinson area.
And do enjoy this break in the weather. Why, it's plumb near pleasant out there! In our greenin' back up Community of Chase County, Kansas.
August 4, 2011 - Lots of Fair news this week, so we'll keep this short and sweet!
Friday night, August 5 is TALLGRASS PICKIN' at 7:30 PM.
Saturday night, August 6, we'll welcome THE READY BROTHERS at 7:30 PM for an evening of fun BlueGrass Music. There'll be "Been", "Ever" and "Never", and "Wuzzy" READY. And we'll be indoors at 220 1/2 Broadway. We're not messin' with this heat!
Friday night, August 12 will be K-177 BLUEGRASS PICKIN'.
Friday night, August 19 will be TALLGRASS GOSPEL PICKIN'.
TALLGRASS EXPRESS will return to the Music Hall Stage on Saturday evening, August 20.
Got a cute email this morning........featuring a new Kansas rain guage. It is a bottle cap! And ain't it the truth? In our scorching hot Community of Chase County, Kansas.
July 28, 2011 - Doncha' just LOVE computers? I'm not normally a violent person.....but I must admit to having had THOUGHTS about pounding this laptop into tiny little pieces!! I have spoken with several people named "Peggy" at various phone numbers at AT&T. What has amused me the MOST in this recent encounter.....was learning that AT&T had "discontinued" my password.........and THEN, sent me an email telling me that they had done that! Think about that for a minute.....
Anyway.....let's plan for the Friday night Jam Session this week. We'll be pickin' "OLD TIME" music, please. And if the "OLD TIME" musicians aren't in attendance - then, we'll revert to pickin' just whatever.
Then, NEXT Friday night is the first Friday night in August (how'd we get THERE so fast?) So, that'll make it TALLGRASS PICKIN'.
The Second Friday night in August will be K-177 BLUEGRASS PICKIN'.
And Saturday night, August 6th, we'll welcome the READY BROTHERS to town. Last Saturday evening, Judy Coder performed "The Cottonwood Waltz", which was actually written by one of the READY BROTHERS. It's beautiful tune, and very.....waltz-able! The READY BROTHERS are good for an evening of laughter and good bluegrass music. So get ready to welcome Ben, Ever and Never.....and Wuzzy READY. And wouldn't be wonderful if we could be outside?
And just a reminder.....TALLGRASS EXPRESS will perform on the 3rd Saturday night of August.
Judging from the weather reports, we've got more of this wretched weather to endure for awhile longer. Do what you can to stay safe.....and comfortable....in our sure 'nuff Summertime Community of Chase County, Kansas.
July 21, 2011 - Here's what we know about NEXT WEEKEND: Friday night's OLD TIMEY ROCK & ROLL and VINTAGE COUNTRY jam session will be held INSIDE!
And JUDY CODER and most of COWGIRL SWING and fiddlin' JAKE SIMPSON will perform INSIDE!
The CHASE COUNTY FAIR actually begins this coming Thursday, July 21st, with the 4-H Clothing and Fashion Review at 4:40 p.m. The All Church Music Service is Sunday, July 24th at the Shelter House at 3:00 p.m., followed by the 4-H and Open Horse Show at 5:00 p.m.
And then there are all of the usual FAIR activities Monday, July 25th through Thursday, July 28th, with our personal favorite, the Ice Cream Social on Tuesday evening at 6:30 p.m.
JUDY CODER's group with JAKE SIMPSON will join us on Saturday evening, July 23rd at 7:30 p.m. We'll be at the Emma Chase Music Hall - INDOORS, where it is COOL!
There is a 5th Friday this month.....and we'll be playing OLD TIME MUSIC.
Then, on Saturday, August 6th, we'll welcome the READY BROTHERS to town. Let's see - there'll be BEEN Ready, EVER and NEVER Ready, and WUZZY ready. They'll be pickin' a delightful evening of amusing bluegrass music! You'll not want to miss this one!
There's still a lot to do......in this sizzlin' hot Community of Chase County, Kansas!
July 14, 2011 - Could Saturday night on the CourtHouse lawn have been any more perfect? The 5:00 rainstorm which skirted Cottonwood Falls just to the East dropped the temperature a good 15 degrees before the Concert.....without getting the lawn wet. Music Director Haselhuhn and the Tallgrass BIG BAND were in fine form. And the good music brought back some wonderful memories of earlier days in Chase County. Even the ice cream was plenty tasty. Now, THAT evening is definitely worth repeating!
We've had some grand jam sessions on Broadway. We're always amazed that regardless of the temperature during the day, the street seems to cool down as soon as the sun drops behind the building facades, and with a little breeze, it's plenty comfortable.
This Friday night will be TALLGRASS GOSPEL Pickin'.
And Saturday night, we'll enjoy TALLGRASS EXPRESS for their monthly performance. We'll plan to be outside this month, unless weather sends us down to 220 1/2 Broadway. The Concert begins at 7:30 PM. Maybe a little homemade Ice Cream?
NEXT Friday night will be OLD TIMEY ROCK & ROLL and VINTAGE COUNTRY jam session.
And Saturday night, July 23rd at 7:30, we'll welcome JUDY CODER, fiddlin' JAKE SIMPSON, and 2/3 of COWGIRL SWING to the Broadway Stage, for a salute to the American Cowboy. Weather permitting, we may try that Ice Cream Social thing again.
The last Friday night of this month will be OLD TIME MUSIC jam session at 7:30.
Saturday night, August 6th, we'll welcome THE READY BROTHERS to downtown Cottonwood Falls. That's Ben, Ever, Never, and Wuzzy Ready.......for an evening of amusing BlueGrass Music. You've seen one or two of these guys at jam sessions occasionally. Lots and LOTS of fun!
And we remind you that the CHASE COUNTY FAIR is near upon us. We see the Church ladies getting their ducks in a row for the meals. And before you ask...........NO, they're NOT serving DUCK! I DID hear something about Chicken and Noodles!!!
So, mind your schedule for the next few weeks - in our busy schedule Community of Chase County, Kansas.
June 30, 2011 - TALLGRASS PICKIN' is this Friday night the 1st!
And the excitement for this weekend is the TALLGRASS BIG BAND under the direction of Bob Haselhuhn of Emporia.....performing BIG BAND swing music of the l940's at 7:30 PM on the East CourtHouse lawn. Bring a lawnchair for outdoor seating. At this point, it appears that the weather will cooperate, but just in case it doesn't........we can retire to the Prairie PastTimes building.
In addition, we'll offer an ICE CREAM SOCIAL at the Concert - with actual homemade ice cream (it's already in the freezer), and wonderful home-made cake.
The Chase County Fireworks Display is scheduled for 9:45 following the Concert. We'll be able to get it ALL in in one evening! HAPPY 4th of JULY on the 2nd!
How many of you remember our Friday night musician friend "Harmonica Mike" - Mike Neufeld from Little River, Kansas? Also occasionally known as "Mike Driver". Mike used to come over occasionally to play the most wonderful "honkin" harmonica. He has been ill for a couple of years, and we learned this week that he passed away the week before FolkLife Festival. We have frequently talked of Mike..........and how much he enjoyed the jam sessions - and how much we enjoyed HIM.
K-177 BLUEGRASS PICKIN' will be Friday, July 8th.
TALLGRASS GOSPEL JAM SESSION will be Friday, July 15th.
TALLGRASS EXPRESS on the 16th.
Some FAIR events begin on Thursday, July 21.
OLD TIMEY ROCK & ROLL and VINTAGE COUNTRY jam session will be Friday, July 22nd.
JUDY CODER, COWGIRL SWING, and JAKE SIMPSON on the 23rd.
And we'll pick a little OLD TIME music on Friday, July 29th.
Sounds like a schedule to us.....in our busy schedule Community of Chase County, Kansas!
June 23, 2011 - Just WHO is in charge of the weather???? We've had enough wind, now. We are grateful for the rain.....mostly.
Lots of events for the past month or so. Our next event is OLD TIMEY ROCK & ROLL and VINTAGE COUNTRY. That's at 7:30 p.m. Friday night, June 24.
Friday, July 1st, we'll begin the June rotation of Friday night Jam Sessions, with TALLGRASS PICKIN'. Wouldn't it be lovely if we could be outside?
Saturday, July 2nd, plan to join us on the lawn of the Chase County CourtHouse for BIG BAND MUSIC performing music of the l940's. If you remember Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Bennie Goodman, and folks of that nature.....you'll love this.....you'll need to bring your lawn chair for seating. I'm told that we'll also hear a bit of John Philip Sousa towards the end of the evening. AND, we'll have an ice cream social! The ice cream is already churned. IF weather is threatening, we'll be at Prairie PastTimes at 220 1/2 Broadway. Pretty good way to celebrate Independence Day!!!!
Friday, July 8th, we'll pick K-177 BLUEGRASS.
Friday, July 15th will be TALLGRASS GOSPEL PICKIN'.
And, on Saturday, July 16, we'll once again be able to enjoy the music of TALLGRASS EXPRESS at 7:30 p.m.
Friday, July 22nd will bring us to July's session of OLD TIMEY ROCK & ROLL.
And, Saturday, July 23rd, JUDY CODER and company will return to Broadway, with PART of COWGIRL SWING, and JAKE SIMPSON, super young fiddle player. We'll be celebrating the Day of the American Cowboy.
July has 5 Fridays, so we'll get in an evening of OLD TIME and CONTRA jam session on Friday, July 29th.
Planning for a delightful summertime - in our Summertime Community of Chase County, Kansas.
June 16, 2011 - It's FOLKLIFE FESTIVAL TIME! Thank you, Lord, for the beautiful weekend weather - for the River Suite, for the Symphony in the Flint Hills, and for the FolkLife Festival. Wasn't wasn't the FolkLife Festival wonderful? Let's see - we've made it through the Cottonwood 200, the Flint Hills Rodeo, Bike Across Kansas, and the Flint Hills FolkLife Festival. And we're still vertical! And thanks to all of you local folks who participated in the FolkLife Festival! It was a dandy!
Next on the list of exciting things to do is......TALLGRASS GOSPEL PICKIN' on Friday night at 7:30.
Then, the TALLGRASS EXPRESS Concert this coming weekend. Join us Saturday evening at the Emma Chase Music Hall at 7:00 pm (note change of time) to begin the evening with an hour of SKY SMEED of Chanute, Kansas. SKY will open for TALLGRASS EXPRESS who will take the stage at 8:00 (a bit later than usual). And we are planning to be indoors at 220 1/2 Broadway.
Next Friday night (the 24th) will be OLD TIMEY ROCK & ROLL and VINTAGE COUNTRY.
Remember........Saturday, July 2nd - at 7:30 p.m., on the lawn of the historic Chase County CourtHouse - BIG BAND SWING MUSIC - a little Benny Goodman, a little Tommy Dorsey, topped off by a little John Philip Sousa. AND an ice cream social. You'll need lawn chairs for this!
Also next month - on Saturday, July 9th, we'll welcome THE READY BROTHERS (Ever, Never, Ben, and Izzy) for an evening of outrageous BlueGrass Music.
We've received some additional information from JUDY CODER, who will be in town on Saturday evening, July 23rd........her special guest will be JAKE SIMPSON - fine fiddle player from Oklahoma, who has performed here before. Also with JUDY will be part of her COWGIRL SWING band. It'll be a fine evening on Broadway. Bring your lawn chairs!
We'll be enjoyin' our summer - in our busy Community of Chase County, Kansas.
June 9, 2011 - It's FOLKLIFE FESTIVAL TIME! A happy time of year for the CourtHouse lawn! We expect lots of presenters; lots of guests; guests from Scotland, and maybe even a film crew! It'll be plenty warm; thank goodness for the wonderful shade trees!
So, we'll see you on Friday evening at 7:30 p.m., for K-177 BLUEGRASS PICKIN'. We're sure hoping to be outside for the first time this year! So, bring your lawn chairs! Then, on Saturday evening at 7:30 PM, the TALLGRASS PICKERS will gather on the CourtHouse lawn for another jam session. Plan to bring your lawn chairs for that, too.
There'll be plenty of music all 'round the FESTIVAL on Saturday...........Banjo pickin', and the GARY HUGHES MEMORIAL FIDDLE WORKSHOP (with other instruments, as well) at 10 AM and 4 PM.
Festival hours for Sunday are 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
We'll plan for RopeMaking, SoapMaking, Gourd BanjoMaking & Music, Childrens' Crafts, BroomMaking, HomeMade Soap, StoneCarving, BlackSmithy, Spinning, Weaving, Sewing, Quilting, A Pioneer Camp, a Mountain Man Camp with Trading Post, the Fiddle Worshops, A LetterWriting Exhibit, StoryTelling, BasketMaking, Wagon Rides, HomeMade RootBeer, KettleCorn, and HomeMade Ice Cream, and perhaps a visit from Abraham Lincoln!
Between now and then, we'll have 900+ bicyclists in town for Bike Across Kansas.
TALLGRASS EXPRESS will be back in town on Saturday, June 18th. SKY SMEED, singer, songwriter from Chanute, KS, will open for the EXPRESS at 7:00 PM.....and TALLGRASS EXPRESS will perform at 8:00. Now, this is one of those occasions when the young ladies of the Community might want to drop by!!!!!!
AND, for the long-range calendar.......do you remember the discussion of BIG BAND MUSIC? Well, it's a done deal.....in honor of Independence Day, we will present BIG BAND MUSIC (ala Bennie Goodman, with a little John Philip Sousa tossed in) on Saturday evening, July 2 at 7:30 p.m., on the East lawn of the historic Chase County CourtHouse. AND, as if THAT weren't good enough, we'll also be having an ICE CREAM SOCIAL!
JUDY CODER will be here to celebrate the DAY OF THE AMERICAN COWBOY on Saturday, July 23 at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, August 6, The READY BROTHERS (Been, Never, Ever and Izzy) will will take the stage for an evening of BlueGrass!
It'll be quite a summer..........in our Festive little Community of Chase County, Kansas!
May 26, 2011 - Things are about to get hectic! Friday evening, May 27 will be OLD TIMEY ROCK & ROLL and VINTAGE COUNTRY at 7:30 p.m.
Sunday of Memorial Day weekend will bring a couple hundred bicycle riders to downtown Cottonwood Falls. The annual Cottonwood 200 Bicycle Ride folks will be in town 'round lunchtime.
Then........there's the FLINT HILLS RODEO. Thursday the 2nd, Friday, the 3rd, and Saturday, the 4th of June.....all evening performances at 8:00 p.m. Don't forget the Saturday afternoon RODEO PARADE at 2:00. Remember now, there will be NO JAM SESSION on Friday night, June 4th. We'll save it all for the following weekend.
Mid-week the following week, Wednesday the 8th of June, we'll expect to see 900 or so riders from the BIKE ACROSS KANSAS group. Weather permitting, the BASEMENT PICKERS from Emporia will join us on Broadway for some early evening entertainment. We know that the Chamber has permission to block off Broadway.....it should be a fun evening!
Friday night, June 10, we'll kick off the FLINT HILLS FOLKLIFE FESTIVAL with K-177 BLUEGRASS PICKIN' at 7:30 p.m. If weather conditions permit, we'll be out in front of the Emma. If not....we'll be down at 220 1/2 Broadway. The folks attending the RIVER SUITE will be down on the Cottonwood River Bridge the same evening.
Then, the next day will begin two days of the FLINT HILLS FOLKLIFE FESTIVAL on the CourtHouse lawn. The Festival hours will be from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 11th. Don't forget that we'll have a second evening's jam session on Saturday evening at 7:30.....we'll hope to have this on the CourtHouse lawn as we did last year. Bring your lawn chairs for seating. Festival hours for Sunday, June 12 will be10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. A little homemade ice cream; a little homemade roo tbeer, and lots of wonderful folks demonstrating old-time prairie skills for you. It'll be so fine!
A mid-June reminder for you.....on Saturday evening, June 18, we'll welcome singer/songwriter SKY SMEED from Chanute. SKY will open for TALLGRASS EXPRESS that evening. That ought to be a spectacular evening of music!!!!!!!
So....that's the run-down.....for our busy little Community of Chase County, Kansas!
May 19, 2011 - The 13th annual FLINT HILLS FOLKLIFE FESTIVAL is coming together nicely. We don't suppose that any of you would be interested in freshly churned ice cream? Maybe in a larger cup with some fresh home-made root beer? And maybe a nice music session under the trees? Hmmmm! Well, just in case you MIGHT be interested - the dates are Saturday and Sunday, June 11th and 12th - on the lawn of the Chase County CourtHouse.
Friday, May 20th is TALLGRASS GOSPEL PICKIN', at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 21, we'll welcome Annie Wilson and TALLGRASS EXPRESS to the Music Hall for their monthly Concert. Can't WAIT to see if there's another new song. Oh, and we might mention - that there will be a bonus at the TALLGRASS EXPRESS June Concert. And we're gonna strongly suggest that the young ladies of the Community might want to drop by. It's just a suggestion....
Speaking of June....it's nearly FLINT HILLS RODEO time. Thursday, June 2, Friday, June 3, and June 4th....performances at 8:00 in the evening. As always, there will be NO JAM SESSION on Friday night of RODEO - that's June 3rd.
But do remember that we'll play TWICE the following weekend to make up for it! At the FLINT HILLS FOLKLIFE FESTIVAL, we'll have our usual Friday night jam session, and then, on Saturday night, we'll jam again up at the Festival Grounds on the CourtHouse lawn.
Oh, and a question.....does anybody know the date for our local fireworks show this year?
The Chase County Historical Society is planning a fund-raising GARAGE SALE for Saturday, May 21st from 8 to 12 a.m. - down at the T-building in the Park. If you have items that you'd like to donate, please call the Historical Society at 273-8500.
All that, and a summer full of music and fun.....in our to-be-envied Community of Chase County, Kansas!
May 12, 2011 - Now, if the wind would calm down just a bit.....!
The 13th annual Flint Hills FolkLife Festival is coming together nicely. We don't suppose that any of you would be interested in freshly churned ice cream? Maybe in a larger cup with some fresh home-made root beer? And maybe a nice music session under the trees? Hmmmm! Well, just in case you MIGHT be interested - the dates are Saturday and Sunday, June 11th and 12th - on the lawn of the Chase County CourtHouse.
This coming Friday evening is K-177 BLUEGRASS PICKIN' at 7:30.
And Friday, May 20th is TALLGRASS PICKIN', also at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 21, we'll welcome Annie Wilson and TALLGRASS EXPRESS to the Music Hall for their monthly Concert. Can't WAIT to see if there's another new song. Oh, and we might mention - that there will be a bonus at the TALLGRASS EXPRESS June Concert. And we're gonna strongly suggest that the young ladies of the Community might want to drop by. It's just a suggestion....
Speaking of June....it's nearly RODEO time. Thursday, June 2, Friday, June 3, and Saturday, June 4th....performances at 8:00 in the evening.
Oh, and a question.....does anybody know the date for our local fireworks show this year?
All that, and a summer full of music and fun.....in our to-be-envied Community of Chase County, Kansas!
May 5, 2011 - Ah, well! Wasn't the Spring Ball somethin'? Beautiful gowns; lovely music; much gaiety. And the very best part of all were the youngsters. We should do that again. And Saturday evening, October 1 seems much too far away. But that, in fact, is the date for the next one. And it should probably be a Masquerade Ball. Mark your calendars, please.
Once before, we were corresponding with a gentleman about bringing a small BIG BAND to town, and we couldn't make that work. Well, we've discovered another group, and so the process begins again. If only we could get our hands on some big band sheet music.....we suspect that we have enough talented musicians to have a LOCAL Big Band. Ah, to turn the clock back and invite the Rhythm Merchants back to Broadway!
Friday, May 6th is TALLGRASS PICKIN'.
The Rainbow Garden Club is having their Spring Flower Sale on Saturday, May 7th, on main street, Strong City.
Friday, May 13th is K-177 BLUEGRASS PICKIN'.
Sunday, May 15th is BIKER BREAKFAST at the Emma.
KIDS' FISHING DERBY deadline for registration is May 20. Registration forms are available in several places 'round towns.
Friday evening, May 20th is TALLGRASS GOSPEL.
The very next Saturday night of special music will be TALLGRASS EXPRESS in Concert on Saturday, March 21. Special, special!
May 21, incidentally, is also the date for the Chase County Historical Society GARAGE SALE. If you have items to contribute, contact Carla Gallmeister at the museum.
Friday, May 27th is OLD TIMEY ROCK & ROLL and VINTAGE COUNTRY.
Sunday, May 29th expect the BICYCLISTS from the Cottonwood 200 Bicycle Ride to be in town for lunch.
Back to your long-range calendar: expect JUDY CODER to town on Saturday, July 23rd for the National Day of the American Cowboy.
And on Saturday, August 6th, plan to enjoy The READY BROTHERS.....that'll be Ben, Ever, Never, and Wuzzy Ready. And this will be an evening of amusing BlueGrass.
Made a trip South yesterday..........Oh, my, the pastures are lookin' fine.
Have you ever heard the term BLACKBERRY WINTER? That's a Southern explanation for a period of cold weather following the beginning of warm Spring weather. A little research tells us that Patti Page recorded a song by that name in the late 50's/early 60's. So.....let's consider THIS past few days our Blackberry Winter.....in our Springtime Community of Chase County, Kansas.
April 28, 2011 - This month has five Fridays. So, this coming Friday will be FOLK, CONTRA, and OLD TIMEY MUSIC Jam Session. And that's a GOOD thing, because.....
Saturday night, April 30 is the SPRING BALL! So, there is the potential for an extra night of Spring Ball band practice! The SPRING BALL will begin at 7:30 p.m. Live music; live caller, and a full evening of dancing and frivolity! Yes, some of us will be dressing period 1860's-1870's....but we'll welcome you in your finery of ANY era. There is no charge for the Ball, but the gratuity jar will be available for the musicians. Refreshments will be available by donation. The Emma will serve a special Spring Ball Dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. by reservation only.
Friday, May 6 will be TALLGRASS PICKIN'.
Friday, May 13 will be K-177 BLUEGRASS PICKIN'.
Friday, May 20 will be TALLGRASS GOSPEL PICKIN'.
Saturday, May 21, we'll gather for the TALLGRASS EXPRESS MONTHLY CONCERT at 7:30 p.m. at the Emma Chase Music Hall.
Friday, May 27 will be OLD TIMEY ROCK & ROLL and VINTAGE COUNTRY.
Sunday, May 1 will be the Resurrection Celebration at Camp Wood at 3:00 p.m. It will be a special afternoon!
The month of June will be a busy one! We're taking multi-vitamins in preparation!
And the major news for this week is that NICK CHARLES has emailed to say that he'll be here in September! It's a little early to think about BroomWeed, except possibly to BURN it, but it'll be blooming yellow in the pastures when NICK come to town on Saturday, September 24th.
And for the month of September.....and you might as well get this in your appointment book NOW.....we'll have TWO BlueGrass Pickin' nights (one on the 2nd Friday, and one on the 4th Friday nights), and we'll be moving Old Timey Rock & Roll to the last Friday night (that'd be the 5th one) of the month. Because.....we're planning some concentrated BlueGrass music on the weekend of September 23, 24 & 25th this year. Now, follow those directions carefully and mark your social calendar. We'll remind you again later.
We're grateful for the rain, and we'll also be grateful when it stops. The rain is good for the pastures and the ponds and the gardens, but it's time for some pretty sunshine.....in our Springtime Community of Chase County, Kansas.
April 14, 2011 - While the skies are full of plumes of smoke tonight, Prairie Fire Festival week is now behind us. The speakers were wonderful; we learned so much - just as we do every year. We told Erin Blackshere Pouppert (our Kaw Nation speaker), that it was entirely possible that we now knew more about the Kaw Nation than they did. She just laughed, and said that THAT was entirely possible!
Hasn't this past few weeks been fun? We've had a run of some spectacular music, some fun people, and regardless of the weather - some wonderful Saturday nights.
It's no time for resting...........because THIS Friday night is OLD TIMEY ROCK & ROLL and VINTAGE COUNTRY.
And Saturday evening, April 16th, Miss Annie brings TALLGRASS EXPRESS to the Emma Chase Music Hall at 7:30 p.m. We're excited......and looking forward to a new tune or two! Everyone is welcome to join us.
We've begun receiving the second round of confirmations from FLINT HILLS FOLKLIFE FESTIVAL presenters. We know we'll have Kettle Corn; Root Beer; RopeMaking, SoapMaking, Childrens' Crafts; BroomMaking, ButterMaking, Quilting, Sewing, Spinning and Weaving. It'll be another grand year!
The 8 Wonders Exhibit at the Eisenhower Museum in Abilene opened a few weeks ago. The Reception for the 8 Wonders Winners will be this Saturday, the 16th at 2:00 p.m. We'll be there to represent you all. (And, of course, we'll be back in time for music!) The BOOK of the 8 Wonders Winners will also be released at the Reception. We'll bring some home. Marci tells me that we're gonna LOVE the portrayal of Music at the Emma! Congratulations to all of you who have ever participated or attended the Friday night Jam Sessions at the Emma Chase Cafe. \ All of that, in our SpringTime Community of Chase County, Kansas.
April 7, 2011 - This is PRAIRIE FIRE FESTIVAL week. By watching the weather reports, it is not certain that we'll see many prairie fire set "on purpose" this week. But if anybody ever doubted that Mother Nature burned this tallgrass prairie before man did it, they should have been paying attention this past Sunday night! During the wind and rain and hail and lightning and thunder, (and we are told, a microburst), our local fire departments spent the late afternoon/evening pretty well chasing themselves around the County, trying to monitor some of Mother Nature's own, personal, lightning-set fires!
So.....some of you will get the Leader on Wednesday. You'll still have time to plan to attend HIKE HOLDER's talk Wednesday evening at 6:30, at the Emma - "WHAT CONSTITUTES A TALLGRASS PRAIRIE?". We hear this talk every year, and we learn something NEW every year, because Mike has new information to share every year!
Thursday evening, JOHN O'HARA will be at the Emma, to show "RETURN TO PRAIRY ERTH".
Friday evening, of course, is K-177 BLUEGRASS PICKIN'.
Saturday's schedule is full: 11:00 a.m. is GEORGE LeROUX, speaking about "MAMMALS OF THE TALLGRASS PRAIRIE".
Saturday at 1:00 p.m. is JIM GRAY, Western Historian, author, talking about "PRAIRIE FIRE TALES and PRAIRIE TRAILS".
Saturday at 2:00 is ERIN BLACKSHERE POPPERT, presenting "MY KAW ANCESTORS". Erin dresses in full regalia when she speaks. Not only is Erin of Kaw ancestory, she has familial ties to Chase County's CloverCliff Ranch.
Saturday at 3:00 is ROGER WEAVER, local photographer, showing his images of an absolutely "perfect" prairie fire he shot a couple of years ago at Bazaar ......and all of this set to music, too.
And at 4:00, join ANNIE WILSON, for Tunes of the TALLGRASS PRAIRIE. We saw Annie at the Western Music Association meeting last Sunday. She's as good as any of 'em.
THEN, Saturday evening at 7:30 p.m., join Greenwood County Extension Agent, Kansas Historian, Singer, JEFF DAVIDSON, as he entertains us during the closing session of Prairie Fire Festival 2011. JEFF was also at the Western Music Association meeting last Sunday........he has a lovely voice. Can't think of a better way to get a dose of Kansas History than though song! And that'll round out Prairie Fire Festival for this year.
Oh, yes...........we DID enjoy the Hootin' Annies last Saturday night! We think we've found the Emma's new theme song, "Five Pounds O' Possum". How funny!
Saturday night, April 16th, Miss Annie and the TALLGRASS EXPRESS come to the Music Hall. We hope that you'll all be able to join us.
It sure 'nuff seems like Spring - weird weather and all.....in our Prairie Fire Community of Chase County, Kansas.
March 24, 2011 - What a fine weekend! We love our Gospel nights. And Saturday night was wonderful! Frankie Valens' Concert brought in $804.00 to share between the Youth Technology Center and the Chase County Food Pantry. And we had a super good time! Thank you ALL for participating for this worthy cause!
The word for the week: VOTE!
This coming Friday night is OLD TIMEY ROCK & ROLL and VINTAGE COUNTRY jam session.
THEN, Saturday night, March 26, at 7:30 p.m., plan to join us at the Emma Chase Music Hall for an evening with Jeff Schaefer and "CIRCLE DRIVE". This will be an evening of really good, old-time BlueGrass Music.
It's time for EARLY VOTING!
PRAIRIE PASTTIMES re-opens for the season on Friday, April 1. That same evening, we'll gather for TALLGRASS PICKIN'.
THEN........Saturday evening, April 2, we'll just celebrate this year's PRAIRIE PASTTIMES opening date with another great BlueGrass performance. Join us for the "HOOTIN' ANNIES"......five of the best female BlueGrass musicians 'round these parts. "Karla-Annie" Campbell was chosen the Society for the Preservation of BlueGrass Music "Bass Player of the Year" award in 2009. And she's only gotten better and better since then. And the others can well keep up with HER!
You should GO VOTE!
After that.........it's time for PRAIRIE FIRE FESTIVAL - April 4 through 9. We can tell you now, that the guest for the FINAL evening of Prairie Fire Festival.......will be JEFF DAVIDSON, Greenwood County Extension Agent. We know that many of you know Jeff. You'll LOVE his presentation!
The requests from musicians who want to come perform for you........just keep comin' in.
Speaking of musicians - Fiddle players Derrick and Kelsie Doty, welcomed little Emmett Josiah Doty into the world at 10:29 a.m. on Monday this week. 7 lbs, 4 oz, 20" long. He looks suspiciously like a fiddle-player to us!!!!!
It really IS time to VOTE! There will be a Community Meeting on Thursday, March 31 to introduce you to the Candidates for Cottonwood Falls City Council.........at the Baptist Church, 600 Sycamore. It's always important to inform yourself, and to make your concerns known......in our Patriotic Community of Chase County, Kansas.
March 17, 2011 - We enjoyed BlueGrass night.........AND our special guest. And we had a great time Saturday night with Ashley Davis. All we can say to the young ladies of Chase County.......you missed a TREAT! A 6'4", broad-shouldered, prettier than Michael Bolton........ TREAT! Ashley's music was beautiful......and so was her fiddle-player!!!!
There has been a schedule change for this coming weekend. You won't want to miss this one. The Emma Chase Music Hall welcomes FRANKIE VALENS back to town for an entire BENEFIT Concert. Cousin Frankie (THERE's a story!) will perform his favorite religious music for the 1st half of the Concert......and he will feature his 1960's and 1970's pop music during the second half of the Concert. His lovely wife, Phyllis, a concert pianist, will also perform. There is NO ADMISSION charge to the Concert, but the Gratuity Jar will be passed .....FREQUENTLY.....and then, we'll pass it AGAIN! All proceeds will be divided equally between the Chase County Food Pantry and the Youth Technology Center. Both are wonderful Chase County Ministries in
If you will be unable to attend the Concert, but would like to make a donation, you may hand it to your Pastor along with a note designating the contribution for the Benefit, or bring it by the Emma Chase Cafe. Can't think of a better way to raise money for a worthy cause.......or one that'd be more fun! It is rumored that the "do-wop" girls might be back for an encore! There'll be a few square feet reserved for dancing, if anybody's up to it! The Emma Chase Cafe will offer a special "Happy Days" Menu of Burgers, Hot Dogs & Fries from 5 to 7 before the Concert.
THEN.....on Saturday night, March 26th.....return to the Emma Chase Music Hall for an smokin'-hot evening of amazing BlueGrass Music, when Jeff Schaefer brings "CIRCLE DRIVE" to Chase County. Members of "CIRCLE DRIVE" are Ryan Durst, Stan D'Aubin, Jeff Schaefer, Jeremy Littrell, and David Ruble. We are expecting a special treat from the Durst Children. One of these guys is driving all the way up from Arkansas to perform for you. And, they'll have had plenty of practice after THIS weekend! (That'd be the reason for the schedule change!)
Well.....after the time change, and the annoying little snow......is it time for Spring, in our anticipatory Community of Chase County, Kansas?
March 10, 2011 - FIRST.....the date in last week's paper for the ASHLEY DAVIS Concert was incorrect! I apparently didn't reach far enough for the 1-2, and instead got the 2-3. That classifies as a phat-phingered type-o. That's what happens when I use somebody else's computer to write the column from Texas. Many apologies!
The CORRECT date for ASHLEY DAVIS Concert is SATURDAY, MARCH 12.....that makes it THIS Saturday. ASHLEY DAVIS will perform beautiful Celtic Music at 7:30 p.m. at the Emma Chase Music Hall. MIKE IRELAND, Irish tune fiddler extraordinaire, will play Irish tunes during St. Patrick's Day dinner at the Emma Chase Cafe. By the time the evening is over, you'll have PLENTY of Irish! It's gonna be a lovely evening.
So, guess who's coming to K-177 BlueGrass Pickin' Friday night? Well, okay.......he doesn't do BlueGrass, but he WILL sing a few songs for us. An elementary school classmate from long ago is bringing FRANKIE VALENS to Friday night Pickin'. As it turns out, Frankie Valens' great-great Grandparents homesteaded in Chase County - up Middle Creek......on the Miller property.......family name Piper. Alice Kay Starks Miller and Frankie Valens are coming to CWF to do some historical research, and will join us at music Friday night. You can google Frankie Valens' website to see a list of the tunes he sang in the 60's
Then, the NEXT Friday, March 18th, is TALLGRASS GOSPEL PICKIN'.
On Saturday night, March 19th, get ready for a little BlueGrass! Get ready for a LOT of BlueGrass!! Get ready for some awesome, amazing BlueGrass!!! Jeff Schaefer brings CIRCLE DRIVE to entertain you. Others in the group are Ryan Durst, Stan D'Aubin, Jeremy Littrell, and David Ruble. That'll be 7:30 p.m. at the Emma Chase Music Hall.
The SPRING BALL is scheduled for Saturday evening, April 30. Live music and a live caller! You're ALL invited!
We have signed The READY BROTHERS (Been, Never, Ever & Wuzzy) for Saturday night, August 6th. Now, you're welcome to look 'em up on the internet. DO be prepared for an evening of crazy music! You WILL have a great time!
And just for the record.....You remember that Diana Sigel watches for the Buzzards to return to Chase County about St. Patrick's Day every March. Well.....Jim Adkins dropped into the Emma last Friday to to say that there were two buzzards circling the river behind his house (that'd be the 4th). Diana's advice to Jim............"keep movin'!"
It appears that there will be one more blast of Winter in our "Gosh, I wish it were SpringTime" Community of Chase County, Kansas!
February 24, 2011 - Well, this has been a fine week.....busy planning events for the summertime.
Prairie Fire Festival is coming together. The dates for Prairie Fire Festival are Monday, April 4 through Saturday, April 9.
FlintHills FolkLife Festival is shaping up. The dates for that will be June 11 & 12.
Several special events are finalizing. Judy Coder will be here on Saturday, July 23. And if it's not raining, we'll be outside!
TallGrass Express has a previous engagement in March. But Jeff Schaefer and "CIRCLE DRIVE" will do their best to fill the void! The date for that is Saturday, March 19.
There will be NO MUSIC this Friday February 25. And the Emma will not be open for dinner on Friday night, but we'll see ya' Friday, March 4th with TALLGRASS PICKIN'.
Friday, March 11 will be K-177 BLUEGRASS PICKIN'.
And Saturday, March 12th, Mike Ireland will entertain us with Celtic tunes on the fiddle during Dinner at the Emma. And ASHLEY DAVIS will perform at 7:30 at the Emma Chase Music Hall. Ashley is a native-born Kansan, who has studied extensively in Ireland. She normally lives in New York, but is currently back in Lawrence while her husband is finishing school there. This will be a FINE Irish evening on Broadway!
Now, if the weather could cooperate...........in our sneakin' up on Springtime Comunity of Chase County, Kansas.
February 17, 2011 - There is substantial stuff afoot this week.
Friday night is TALLGRASS GOSPEL Pickin'.
On Saturday, February 19th, TALLGRASS EXPRESS will perform their monthly Concert at the Emma Chase Music Hall at 7:30 p.m. That's a "don't miss" deal.....it's good for your Flint Hills soul! Miss Annie tells us that they have worked up a new tune or two. Can't WAIT to hear it!
The Chase County Historical Society is having their Annual Open Meeting on February 24th at 7:00 p.m. EVERYONE is invited to attend.
And be on notice: There will be NO MUSIC on Friday night, February 25th. Nor will the Emma Chase be open for dinner.
We have just signed a totally delightful experience for Saturday night, March 12th. And it will serve as our Chase County St. Patrick's Day celebration. ASHLEY DAVIS will bring her treasury of Celtic tunes to Chase County for a Concert at the Music Hall. A native of Lawrence, Kansas who normally lives in New York, and who works and studies in Ireland, ASHLEY DAVIS will perform some of her own tunes of the Celtic genera, and, of course, traditional Celtic tunes.........just like the ones she performed on the "Today Show" and at the New York City Irish Center. ASHLEY has performed and recorded with many of the renowned Celtic musicians. And soon, she'll be able to add "the Emma Chase" to her resume'. Oh, wouldn't Gary Hughes have loved this!
AND, as if THAT weren't enough, MIKE IRELAND and his lovely fiddle will entertain during the dinner meal at the Emma Chase Cafe prior to the Concert! What an evening!
TALLGRASS EXPRESS have a previous engagement for the 3rd Saturday night in March, so Jeff Schaefer and CIRCLE DRIVE have agreed to fill in.......with an evening of BlueGrass music. CIRCLE DRIVE consists of Ryan Durst, Stan D'Aubin, Jeremy Littrell, David Ruble, and Jeff Schaefer. Well, it's a pity they couldn't find some MUSICIANS!!!!!!!! We suspect you'll need to be there for this one!
We're workin' on one more amazing concert for April. We'll keep ya' posted.
PRAIRIE FIRE FESTIVAL is April 4 through 9. We are confirming speakers. George LeRoux will be here to tell us about Prairie Mammals. And Jim Gray will be here to tell us some Prairie Fire tales.
Oh, my.........lots is fixin' to happen. We may need to begin the multiple vitamins now......and buy a comfortable lawn chair. It's gonna be a good music year.........in our wonderfully musical Community of Chase County, Kansas.
February 10, 2011 - Here's food for thought: Is it possible for e-mail to freeze up? We've seen some dogs here in the City.....trying to get about on two legs, while holding the other two up out of the snow! Funny sight!
We've had just about enough Winter; it's time for Spring. Be it so decreed!
Maybe a little music will warm us up: Friday, February 11th is K-177 BLUEGRASS PICKIN'. Wouldn't it be wonderful if we all could GET there?
Friday, February 18th is TALLGRASS GOSPEL PICKIN'.
And Saturday, February 19th is the second Concert by TALLGRASS EXPRESS.....at 7:30 p.m......at 220 1/2 Broadway. THAT's guaranteed to put a little warm in your heart!
And here's a FLASH BULLETIN: There will be NO MUSIC on Friday, February 25th.....for the first time in 12 years. It's time for Christmas in Houston with the Grandkids!
Try to stay in and stay warm.....in our snowy Community of Chase County, Kansas!
February 3, 2011 - What a FINE Birthday Party for Kansas! So many "thank-yous" to everyone who helped to put the day together and to everybody who participated. But our favorite "special thank-you" goes to Audrey and Grandma Linnie, who baked the Kansas Birthday Cake for the Contra Dance. What a nice surprise!
Men's Prayer Breakfast is Thursday morning, February 3rd at 6:30 a.m. And most nearly EVERY Thursday morning after that, as well.
TALLGRASS PICKIN' is Friday night, February 4th at 7:30 p.m.
K-177 BLUEGRASS PICKIN' is Friday night, February 11th at 7:30 p.m.
And TALLGRASS GOSPEL Pickin' is Friday night, February 18th at 7:30 p.m.
And TALLGRASS EXPRESS performs on Saturday night, February 19th at 7:30 p.m.
January 27, 2011 - This weekend is FULL of activity! Join us Friday evening at 7:30 p.m. for OLD TIMEY ROCK & ROLL.
Saturday is a biggie! From BISCUIT & GRAVY BREAKFAST 8 to 10 a.m.at the Emma, and a whole plethora of HISTORICAL PRESENTERS at the Community Building, the Masonic Temple, at Prairie PastTimes, and the Historical Society Museum......there will be demonstrations to watch, folks to visit with, music to listen to. All of those things occurr from 9 to 4 p.m.
At the Museum, JIM HOY will give a presentation at 10:30 a.m. The SHAFT BARN DEDICATION at Clements will be at 11:30 a.m. And the PRAIRIE ROSE RANGERS will perform at the High School Auditorium at 1:00 p.m. All of that throughout the day, and a Kansas Day CONTRA DANCE at Prairie PastTimes at 7:00 p.m. Happy 150th Birthday, Kansas!
Wednesday, February 2nd, the Strong City Methodist Church will celebrate GROUND HOG DAY, with pancakes and ground hog and eggs! What a solution for the "who wants to cook tonight?" syndrome!
Next Friday evening, February 4th will be TALLGRASS PICKIN' at 7:30 p.m.
Even our Winter-time is busy. Good for us! In our chilly - but sun-shiny Community of Chase County, Kansas!
January 20, 2011 - The "TrebleMakers" from the Kansas BlueGrass Association joined us last Friday night for Pickin’. The KBA youngsters are wonderful to watch. And wonderful to listen to. There were LOTS of pickers. It was a grand evening!
And Saturday night, the "TallGrass Express" gave their FIRST of many regular MUSIC HALL performances. What a fabulous evening.....magnificent Flint Hills tunes written by Annie and Carl and Charlie, sung with harmonies tighter than yer teacher’s girdle! And some right fine pickin’, too.
Friday night (the 28th) is OLD TIMEY ROCK & ROLL and VINTAGE COUNTRY.
THEN........Saturday, January 29th is Chase County’s Celebration of KANSAS’ 150th BIRTHDAY.
The day begins with a Twin Cities Lions Club BISCUITS & GRAVY BREAKFAST from 8 to 10 a.m. at the Emma
From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., HISTORIC PRESENTERS will give demonstrations at The Community Building at Swope Park, at the Masonic Temple, and at Prairie PastTimes. JIM HOY and some of Chase County’s Senior Citizens will be sharing stories and telling tales at the Historical Society throughout the day.
Also from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., CourtHouse Personnel will give TOURS of the historic CHASE COUNTY COURTHOUSE. Also to enjoy will be a portrayal of SHERIFF W. C. MEYERS. And you’ll have an opportunity to visit with Sheriff Towel’s Daughters.
At 11:30 a.m., the folks who own the Shaft Property at Clements will hold a "SHAFT BARN DEDICATION". The program includes speeches and music.
At 1:00 p.m., the PRAIRIE ROSE RANGERS will perform at the High School Auditorium.
The SESQUICENTENNIAL CONTRA DANCE will be held at 220 ½ Broadway at 7:15 p.m. We normally begin at 7:00, but we’re going to take a couple of minutes for the beard judging contest just before the dance begins. Folks who would like to have a bit of instruction can gather at 6:30 for a little pre-dance practice.
All of you who have been growing beards to compete in the BEARD JUDGING CONTEST will need to be at 220 ½ Broadway in Cottonwood Falls at 6:50 p.m. to prepare for the judging, and awarding of prizes to be held promptly at 7:00 p.m.
Sounds like a proper celebration! We hope that you will enjoy it! And Happy 150th Birthday, Kansas.........from the Birthday Community of Chase County, Kansas!
January 13, 2011 - Whew! THAT's refreshing! A little of the cold weather goes a long ways!
How 'bout some warm jam sessions inside? Friday night, January 14th is K-177 BLUEGRASS Pickin'.
Friday night, January 21st is TALLGRASS GOSPEL Pickin'. And Friday night, January 28th is OLD TIMEY ROCK & ROLL. All inside and warm.
The special events for the month include The Kansas Day 150th Birthday Celebration. The Lions Club will offer Biscuits and Gravy at the Emma from 8 to 10 a.m. All sorts of Historical Presenters from 10:00 to 4:00 at the Community Building at Swope Park, the Masonic Temple, and at Prairie PastTimes. The Shaft House dedication at Clements will be at 11:30. The Prairie Rose Rangers will perform at the High School at 1:00 p.m. The Beard Judging Contest and the Contra Dance will happen at 7:00 at Prairie PastTimes. Tours of the CourtHouse will be available all day. And there will be some interesting folks there to visit with you, as well. It's a full day of wonderful stuff to see and do. And we'll have a complete and DETAILED line-up for you next week! After all........Kansas' 150th Birthday rolls around only ONCE. Better plan to celebrate
Do try to keep warm. After all.......YOU only roll around once, too........in our extra frosty Community of Chase County, Kansas!
January 6, 2011 - Welcome to YEAR 2011. Man, it seems like THAT happened in a hurry! But, there’s a lot to do, and only a whole year to do it in, so let’s get busy:
MENS’ PRAYER BREAKFAST is held every Thursday morning at 6:30 a.m. at the Emma Chase Cafe. All gentlemen of the Community are invited to join in.
Friday evening, January 7th, plan to join the award-winning Music at the Emma, TALLGRASS PICKIN’ at 7:30 p.m.
Friday evening, January 14th, be there for K-177 BLUEGRASS PICKIN’, also at 7:30 p.m.
And DO plan to be present for Miss Annie Wilson and the TALLGRASS EXPRESS for their 2011 debut at the EMMA CHASE MUSIC HALL on Saturday evening, January 15 at 7:30 p.m. We’ll enjoy beautiful Flint Hills Music monthly in the Heart of the Flint Hills! Tickets are $8.00 per person at the door.
January 21st, the Emma Chase Jam Session will feature TALLGRASS GOSPEL PICKIN’.
And Friday, January 28th, we’ll gather for OLD TIMEY ROCK & ROLL and VINTAGE COUNTRY jam session at 7:30 p.m.
We’ll celebrate KANSAS’ 150th BIRTHDAY PARTY at the CHASE COUNTY SESQUICENTENNIAL
CELEBRATION on Saturday, January 29th. Begin your day with Lions’ Club Biscuits & Gravy at the Emma at 8:00 a.m. Throughout the day, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., enjoy early-year demonstrations at the Community Building at Swope Park, at the Masonic Temple, and at Prairie PastTimes. Tours of the CourtHouse will also be available during that time. And there will be activities for the youngsters at the Historical Society.
Jim Hoy will be at the Historical Society with a special seminar at 10:30 a.m. At 11:30 a.m., plan to witness the dedication ceremony at the Shaft House at rural Clements. At 1:00 p.m., join the PRAIRIE ROSE RANGERS in Concert at the Chase County High School auditorium.
If YOUR Birthday should happen to fall on January 29th, you’ll surely need to be there. And we trust that the beard is growing for the beard-growing contest. Plan to end your evening at the Sesquicentennial Contra Dance at 7:00 p.m. at 220 ½ Broadway.
The entire day is planned with all of our citizens in mind, so from early morning, to late evening, we’re gonna celebrate Kansas’ 150th Birthday in fine style. Do plan to join us. We’ll bring you additional details throughout the month right here in this column space.
And so we’re off and running........on a brand New Year in our 2011 Community of Chase County, Kansas.
