July 20, 2007
Lindsborg Update 20 July 2007
Hello everyone,
Summertime is baseball time and that makes this year’s Broadway RFD production a timely one! This year the cast of Broadway RFD is performing the baseball themed musical, Damn Yankees.
The final performances of Damn Yankees by the talented cast of Broadway RFD will be held this weekend, Friday July 20th and Saturday the 21st.
So bring your blankets and lawn chairs and head over to Swensson Park for this year’s Broadway RFD show. Performances begin at 8:30 and tickets are available at the gate. Prices are $6 for adults, 4$ for children ages 5 through 12 and kids under 4 are free.
In the event of rain, performances will be held on the 22nd.
And the Red Barn Studio continues its Artist in Residence program with a unique set of visitors the week of July 22nd through 28th. Artists of the Visual Arts Alliance of Mc Pherson? will bring a variety of interests and styles as they come together to work as a group during their residency at the Red Barn. Contact the Red Barn Studio at 227-2217 for more information.
Car lovers, mark your calendars! In just two weeks it’s time for Lindsborg’s annual Smoky Valley Classic Car Show. Held at beautiful Swensson Park from 9am until 3pm on Saturday, August 4th, this is a great chance to view some fine classic cars. In addition, there will be judging for winners in a variety of categories, including the humorous, most likely to get ticketed! If you are interested in exhibiting one of your classics, please contact the Lindsborg Chamber before August 1st.
Finally, in the tooting our own horn category, comes news that Lindsborg was named as one of the top 20 Small Town Get-aways for 2007 by the Midwest Living magazine. If you haven’t visited Lindsborg recently, why not drop by and find out why we were chosen to receive this honor?
Till next week, this is Mike Rodriquez with the Lindsborg update.
Listen to the podcast of the Lindsborg Update from the 20th of July 2007 simply by clicking the previous link. The Lindsborg Update is a podcast of a weekly bit I do on a local radio station, KSAL 1150AM. The Lindsborg Update usually airs on Fridays, a couple of minutes after 12:30 PM. Btw, if you use an RSS aggregator, and iTunes, you can automatically load this podcast into iTunes from within the aggregator.
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July 6, 2007
Lindsborg Update 6 July 2007
Hello everyone,
On Sunday, July 8th, from 2-4pm there will be a special Swedish Genealogy workshop at the Bethany Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall. This free workshop is an excellent opportunity to learn more about researching your Swedish ancestors. You may call 227-3595 for more information.
Well, it’s summer, and nothing says summer more than baseball! That makes this year’s Broadway RFD production a timely one, as this year they’re performing the baseball themed musical, Damn Yankees.
Returning to the bandshell in Swensson Park, the very popular annual summertime theater performances presented by Lindsborg’s Broadway RFD are always a highlight of the summer season in Lindsborg. Performances this year will be held on two weekends, Friday and Saturday, July 13th and 14th and again on the 20th and 21st.
So bring your blankets and lawn chairs and head over to the park for this year’s Broadway RFD show. Peformances begin at 8:30 and tickets are available at the gate. Prices are $6 for adults, 4$ for children ages 5 through 12 and kids under 4 are free.
Again, there’s 4 performances of Damn Yankees, Friday and Saturday the 13th and 14th of July and again the weekend of the 20th and 21st.
The Red Barn Studio will be hosting Rodger Gerberding, Council Bluffs, Iowa, as the Artist-in-Residence from July 1st – 21st. Rodger works in diverse media, including sculpture, printmaking, collage, box construction, drawing and painting.
During his residency Rodger will be working in mixed media and recycled material. He will also lead a Box Assemblage Workshop incorporating found or personal items on Saturday, July 14th , 12:15 – 4pm.
For more information about the class call the Red Barn at 227-2217
till next week, this is Mike Rodriquez with the Lindsborg Update.
Listen to the podcast of the Lindsborg Update from the 6th of July 2007 simply by clicking the previous link. The Lindsborg Update is a podcast of a weekly bit I do on a local radio station, KSAL 1150AM. The Lindsborg Update usually airs on Fridays, a couple of minutes after 12:30 PM. Btw, if you use an RSS aggregator, and iTunes, you can automatically load this podcast into iTunes from within the aggregator.
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June 29, 2007
Lindsborg Update 29 June 2007
Hello everyone,
Next Wednesday, July 4th, Lindsborg offers an old-fashioned 4th of July celebration. Begin your evening at the north park, where you can chow down on burgers, brats, home-made ice cream and pie, and then enjoy live music provided by a variety of local performers. The food isn’t free, but admission to the park is, so bring your lawn chairs and appetites to the north park on Wednesday, July 4th. Food will be available after 5pm and the musical performances begin at 6.
Then, as the sky starts to turn dark, head on over to Anderson Field for Lindsborg’s annual fireworks display; it’s a wonderful way to cap the celebration of our country’s independence.
Speaking of local musicians, the Lindsborg Community Band is now forming. Under the direction of Doug Talbott the band has performed during the July 4th celebration on an annual basis. Anyone in Lindsborg who enjoys playing in a concert band is encouraged to give Doug a call at 227-3877 or 227-5209.
On Sunday, July 8th, from 2-4pm there will be a special Swedish Genealogy workshop at the Bethany Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall. This free workshop is an excellent opportunity to learn more about researching your Swedish ancestors. You may call 227-3595 for more information.
The Red Barn Studio will be hosting Rodger Gerberding, Council Bluffs, Iowa, as the Artist-in-Residence from July 1st – 21st. Rodger works in diverse media, including sculpture, printmaking, collage, box construction, drawing and painting.
During his residency Rodger will be working in mixed media and recycled material. He will also lead a Box Assemblage Workshop incorporating found or personal items on Saturday, July 14th , 12:15 – 4pm.
For more information about the class call the Red Barn at 227-2217
till next week, this is Mike Rodriquez with the Lindsborg Update.
Listen to the podcast of the Lindsborg Update from the 29th of June 2007 simply by clicking the previous link. The Lindsborg Update is a podcast of a weekly bit I do on a local radio station, KSAL 1150AM. The Lindsborg Update usually airs on Fridays, a couple of minutes after 12:30 PM. Btw, if you use an RSS aggregator, and iTunes, you can automatically load this podcast into iTunes from within the aggregator.
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June 15, 2007
Lindsborg Update 15 June 2007
Hello everyone,
I hope you’re ready! This is the weekend of Lindsborg’s Midsummer’s celebration, and it begins tonight!
From 8 until 10pm Friday, June 15th, everyone is invited to downtown Lindsborg for a street dance to mark the beginning of Midsummer’s. From Sweden, the popular rock band Tiny Toads will be performing, and many downtown businesses will be open until 10pm for your shopping convenience. So, bring a lawn chair for good seating, and come to downtown Lindsborg and enjoy a fine evening with the Tiny Toads. A free will donation is requested, and in the event of rain the dance will be moved to the Lindsborg High School.
And tomorrow, Saturday June 16th, Lindsborg celebrates Midsummer’s! The fun begins at 9am in Swensson Park, continues through the dinner hour with the traditional smorgasbord meal and finishes with the raising of the maypole at Heritage Park near the Old Mill in south Lindsborg.
At Swensson Park you can enjoy the music of the Tiny Toads, watch both the youth and adult Swedish Dancers, shop at our fine arts and crafts fair, and dine at one of the many food vendors who will be on hand.
In addition, there will be a preview of this year’s Broadway RFD production of Damn Yankees, a comedy revue featuring Ole and Sven and a history of Swedish Folk dress.
Oh, and let’s not forget the kids! This year we have more children’s activities than ever before, including crafts, carnival type games, chalk drawing and much more! One of the special kids activities features weaving with an antique loom, hosted by Joyce Peterson at 10am and 1pm.
If you haven’t purchased your smorgasbord tickets yet, not to worry; they may be purchased at the Swedish Dancers Dala Van at Swensson park throughout the day.
Also, be sure to visit downtown merchants where you can enter a drawing for a chance to win a fine piece of artwork made by a local artist.
After dinner, be sure to head to Heritage Park for more music by the Tiny Toads, the traditional raising of the Maypole and more Swedish dancing!
If you’re still in town on Sunday afternoon, join the traditional Swedish Vespers service at the Bethany Lutheran Church, followed by a potluck dinner.
This Fathers Day weekend, why not celebrate with the whole family? Come to Lindsborg for Midsummer’s Day! Admission is $5 for adults, and $3 for kids 10 and under. The celebration continues rain or shine, and will be moved to the Lindsborg High School in case of rain.
Till next week, this is Mike Rodriquez with the Lindsborg update.
Listen to the podcast of the Lindsborg Update from the 15th of June 2007 simply by clicking the previous link. The Lindsborg Update is a podcast of a weekly bit I do on a local radio station, KSAL 1150AM. The Lindsborg Update usually airs on Fridays, a couple of minutes after 12:30 PM. Btw, if you use an RSS aggregator, and iTunes, you can automatically load this podcast into iTunes from within the aggregator.
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May 18, 2007
Lindsborg Update 18 May 2007
Hello everyone,
Eugene Fleharty will be at the Courtyard Gallery for
the “Third Saturday, Meet the Artist” event tomorrow, May 19, 2007. Eugene is an award winning woodcarver of life-like American waterfowl decoys, shore birds and song birds. His love of nature is evident in the painstaking detail with which he carves each feather and applies acrylic color to faithfully represent the species.
Be sure to visit the Sandzen Gallery on the Bethany Campus while you are in town. In addition to their many fine ongoing exhibits, from now through May 27th you will want to catch the The 109th annual Midwest Art Exhibition, featuring paintings by a number of area artists.
May is Beef Month, so while you are in town shopping and visiting galleries this weekend, be sure to drop by Scott’s Hometown Foods. There, on Saturday the 19th, from 11am until 1pm, Scott’s is holding a Burger Bash! Come and celebrate Beef Month with an all-beef burger, chips and soda, all for just one dollar!
And if you’re one of those who enjoys a hands-on approach to the arts, you’re in luck! In early June the Red Barn Studio is offering two workshops. On June 2nd, from 9am until 4pm, Linda Baranski will teach her very popular “You Can Cover Anything in Mosaics” workshop. On Saturday, June 9th, Pam Rees will hold a workshop, “Beginning Linoleum Cut Print Making” from 1-4pm. Contact the Red Barn Studio at 227-2217 for more information.
Looking ahead, be sure to mark your calendars for the weekend of June 16th as Midsummers returns to Lindsborg. This annual celebration to welcome summer is an extremely popular holiday in Sweden, and we’ve been holding our own celebration in Lindsborg for the past 31 years. At Midsummers you will have the chance to enjoy a variety of Swedish dances, review the arts and crafts fair and chow down on a large selection of goodies. There is an extensive children’s program as well, so plan on bringing the entire family! More information is available at midsummersday.org.
Till next week, this is Mike Rodriquez with the Lindsborg update.
>Listen to the podcast of the Lindsborg Update from the 18th of May 2007 simply by clicking the previous link. The Lindsborg Update is a podcast of a weekly bit I do on a local radio station, KSAL 1150AM. The Lindsborg Update usually airs on Fridays, a couple of minutes after 12:30 PM. Btw, if you use an RSS aggregator, and iTunes, you can automatically load this podcast into iTunes from within the aggregator.
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May 4, 2007
Lindsborg Update 4 May 2007
Hello everyone,
This weekend it’s time for the annual Millfest Celebration! The past comes to life Saturday and Sunday, May 5th and 6th, at the Old Mill Museum in Lindsborg with Millfest 2007. This unique event celebrates the Kansas heritage with tours of the 1898 Smoky Valley Flour mill, demonstrations of traditional arts, great food and lively musical entertainment.
Part of what makes this weekend special is the chance to tour the old mill while it operates. The flour mill only operates once a year, so the public is encouraged to take this opportunity to see the mill in action. Tours start every 10 minutes. Mill tours are limited to those age 13 and above, due to safety reasons, but there is a special viewing area for those 12 and under. Also, once the machinery is turned off at 5pm, guides will provide a special tour for those under age 13.
This year Millfest is featuring its largest musical lineup ever, including bluegrass, country, gospel and more. On Saturday performers include Allen Macfarlane, Princess Harris, and the duo of Lynn Young and Anne Crane. On Sunday Crystal Creek will perform, along with Thad Beach, the Lindsborg Youth Choir and a return performance by Princess Harriss. The music ends with the Hieberts, Dulcimers, etc. group.
Lindsborg’s Millfest features more than music and the mill; there is a Pioneer Arts Festival featuring pottery, wood carving and wood working, rope making, quilting, bobbin lace, wheat weaving and home-made jellies.
Other attractions include viewing of vintage tractors and steam engines, a Pioneer Toys display, covered wagon rides and a chuckwagon display. On Sunday, Steve’s British Motorcycle Museum will have a display of vintage motorcycles.
And bring your appetite to Millfest and chow down on Buddy’s BBQ and homemade ice cream and old-fashioned root beer.
That’s all this weekend, May 5th and 6th at the Old Mill in Lindsborg.
Tickets for Millfest are 2$ for adults and 1$ for children over age 6.
Till next week, this is Mike Rodriquez with the Lindsborg Update.
Listen to the podcast of the Lindsborg Update from the 27th of April 2007 simply by clicking the previous link. The Lindsborg Update is a podcast of a weekly bit I do on a local radio station, KSAL 1150AM. The Lindsborg Update usually airs on Fridays, a couple of minutes after 12:30 PM. Btw, if you use an RSS aggregator, and iTunes, you can automatically load this podcast into iTunes from within the aggregator.
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April 27, 2007
Lindsborg Update 27 April 2007
Hello everyone,
This Saturday, the 28th of April, Lindsborg area artists are hosting the 11th annual Artists Studio Open House. Many area studios will be open to the public from 11am until 7pm and everyone is invited to drop in and see the artists at work. One of the special things about the Artists Studio Open House is the wide variety of art on display. Everything from painting, photography, sculpture and weaving to woodworking, carving and jewelry design, plus more!
And then, at 8pm, the Heart of America Big Band will perform in the gymnasium at Soderstrom Elementary. Admission to the Artists Studio Open House is free, and a freewill donation is appreciated at the Big Band concert.
While you’re in town for the Artists Studio Open House, be sure to drop by the Lindsborg Library, where the Friends of the Lindsborg Library will be holding their annual book sale from 10am until 6pm. This is a great opportunity to pick up some new reading material and help a great cause at the same time.
Remember, the Lindsborg area Artists Studio Open house is this Saturday, from 11am until 7pm. A full list of participating studios may be obtained from many downtown Lindsborg merchants.
And, it’s just one week until the annual Millfest Celebration! The past comes to life Saturday and Sunday, May 5th and 6th, at the Old Mill Museum in Lindsborg with Millfest 2007. This unique event celebrates the Kansas heritage with tours of the 1898 Smoky Valley Flour mill, demonstrations of traditional arts, great food and lively musical entertainment.
The flour mill only operates once a year, so the public is encouraged to take this opportunity to see the mill in action. Mill tours are limited to those age 13 and above, due to safety reasons.
This year Millfest is featuring its largest musical lineup ever, including bluegrass, country, gospel and more.
Tickets for Millfest are 2$ for adults and 1$ for children over age 6.
Till next week, this is Mike Rodriquez with the Lindsborg Update.
Listen to the podcast of the Lindsborg Update from the 27th of April 2007 simply by clicking the previous link. The Lindsborg Update is a podcast of a weekly bit I do on a local radio station, KSAL 1150AM. The Lindsborg Update usually airs on Fridays, a couple of minutes after 12:30 PM. Btw, if you use an RSS aggregator, and iTunes, you can automatically load this podcast into iTunes from within the aggregator.
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April 20, 2007
Lindsborg Update 20 April 2007
Hello everyone,
This Sunday, come enjoy the fine choral singing provided by the Kansas Mennonite Men’s Chorus. They are performing at 7pm at Presser Hall on the Bethany College campus. Now in their 38th year, the choir has raised more than 1/2 million dollars in that time. Admission to the concert is a freewill donation, with the proceeds going to the Mennonite Central Committee, which sends food around the world. The group’s motto is “We sing that others may live.” Well, who can’t get behind that?
Oh, and congratulations are in order for this year’s Hyllningsfest Royalty, Ken and Marilyn Sjogren. Hyllningsfest is October 12th through 14th this year, and we’ll have plenty of info as the time draws closer.
One of the cool things about the Red Barn Studio’s Artist in Residence program is that many artists return again and again. Returning artist Sandy Milroy continues that tradition with her 4th residency at the Red Barn. Sandy will continue her work using collage techniques during her stay, which lasts until April 30th.
Speaking of artists, it’s just one week until the 11th annual Lindsborg Area Artists Studio Open House. On Saturday, April 28th, many area studios will be open from 11am until 7pm. This is really a special opportunity to see artists working in their studios, on a variety of media ranging from painting to photography, with almost every other imaginable art form in-between.
And then, at 8pm, the Heart of America Big Band will perform in the gymnasium at Soderstrom Elementary. Admission to the Artists Studio Open House is free, and a freewill donation is appreciated at the Big Band concert.
While you’re in town for the Artists Studio Open House, be sure to drop by the Lindsborg Library, where the Friends of the Lindsborg Library will be holding their annual book sale from 10am until 2pm. This year, the FOLL has received a matching grant for the first $750 dollars in books that are sold; this is a great opportunity to pick up some new reading material and help a great cause at the same time.
Till next week, this is Mike Rodriquez with the Lindsborg Update.
Listen to the podcast of the Lindsborg Update from the 20th of April 2007 simply by clicking the previous link. The Lindsborg Update is a podcast of a weekly bit I do on a local radio station, KSAL 1150AM. The Lindsborg Update usually airs on Fridays, a couple of minutes after 12:30 PM. Btw, if you use an RSS aggregator, and iTunes, you can automatically load this podcast into iTunes from within the aggregator.
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April 13, 2007
Lindsborg Update 13 April 2007
Hello everyone,
It’s great to be back, and I want to extend a big thank you to Chris for providing the Lindsborg Update during my absence.
Well, despite the recent snow, it is spring, and things are warming up here in town.
Tonight, Friday the 13th, the annual Methodist Women’s Spaghetti Supper will be held at the Methodist Church on south Main Street in Lindsborg. Take the night off from cooking, and support a good cause at the same time.
Tomorrow, live music returns once again to the Small World Gallery in downtown Lindsborg. Robin Macy and friends will be performing songs from their new album, “Songs from the Garden”. The music begins at 8pm, and admission is 10$ at the door. This is a great chance to hear some wonderful music in an intimate setting.
One of the cool things about the Red Barn Studio’s Artist in Residence program is that many artists return again and again. Starting April 17th, Sandy Milroy will begin her 4th stay at the Red Barn. In residence until April 30th, Sandy will continue her work using collage techniques.
And be sure to mark your calendars for the 28th of April! That’s the date of the 11th annual Lindsborg Area Artists Studio Open House. Many of the studios will be open from 11am until 7pm, and then at 8pm, the Heart of America Big Band will perform in the gymnasium at Soderstrom Elementary.
While you’re in town for the Artists Studio Open House, be sure to drop by the Lindsborg Library, where the Friends of the Lindsborg Library will be holding their annual book sale from 10am until 2pm. There will be 2000 books for sale, and the proceeds will help improve the library’s children’s area.
Looking ahead a little bit, we’ve got the Mill Fest coming up in early May, the 4th through the 6th, and then the weekend of June 16th, it’s time for the 31st annual celebration of Midsummer’s Day. Come hear the Swedish rock band Tiny Toads, and enjoy traditional Swedish dances, great food, an arts and crafts fair and more.
Till next week, this is Mike Rodriquez with the Lindsborg Update.
Listen to the podcast of the Lindsborg Update from the 13th of April 2007 simply by clicking the previous link. The Lindsborg Update is a podcast of a weekly bit I do on a local radio station, KSAL 1150AM. The Lindsborg Update usually airs on Fridays, a couple of minutes after 12:30 PM. Btw, if you use an RSS aggregator, and iTunes, you can automatically load this podcast into iTunes from within the aggregator.
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March 9, 2007
Lindsborg Update 8 March 2007
Hello everyone,
It’s a busy time at the Small World Gallery in downtown Lindsborg. On Sunday, March 11th, co-owner Jim Richardson, a highly regarded National Geographic photographer, is hosting a special show. From 2 to 5pm everyone is invited to drop by and see a show of photographs from the April 2007 issue of the National Geographic. The images focus on the Kansas Flint Hills.
And on Friday, March 16th, nationally recognized 6 and 12 string guitarist Chris Proctor will be performing at the Small World Gallery. The concert starts at 8pm, and tickets are 10$ at the door.
Tonight, March 9th and tomorrow, the 10th, you’ll have the opportunity to enjoy a performance of “The Man Who Came to Dinner”, performed by members of the Smoky Valley High School Drama department. The “Man Who Came to Dinner” will be performed at 7:30pm at the Smoky Valley High School Auditorium.
On Sunday, March 11th, the Svensk Hyllningsfest Committee is holding a fund-raising event in the form of a Swedish Pancake feed. Pancakes and more will be served from 8am until 2pm in the Bethany Church Parish Hall. Donations of 5$ will help defray the costs of this year’s Hyllningsfest celebration.
Last year the Lindsborg Swedish Dancers raised money and provided food and entertainment with a special Psalm Sunday traditional Swedish Meal. On April 1st, 2007, they will once again provide a Psalm Sunday meal accompanied by music and dance. Traditional Swedish food will be served at 2 seatings, one at 11:45am and the other at 1pm. The meals will be served at the Messiah Lutheran Church, located on the Bethany Campus, and tickets may be purchased at the Bank of America in Lindsborg.
till next time, this is Mike Rodriquez with the Lindsborg Update.
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March 2, 2007
Lindsborg Update 1 March 2007
Hello everyone,
If you’ve got a shoebox full of old family photos that you’ve always intended to “do something with”, then you might want to come to Lindsborg on March 3rd. The Mc Pherson? County Old Mill Museum is offering a special photo workshop starting at 9:30 on Saturday, March 3rd. This fun and informative workshop will offer new ways to organize and use photos for a variety of purposes, including genealogy, scrapbooking, family reunions and more. Contact the museum at 227-3595 for more information and to register.
Also on Saturday, March 3rd, is the first annual wine tasting fundraiser for the Lindsborg Chamber of Commerce. "A Simple Tasting" will be held this Saturday from 3-6pm at the Rosberg House Events Center on north Main St. in Lindsborg. The sampling of wines, beers and spirits will be accompanied by foods that enhance the flavor of each beverage. Tickets are 18$ and may be purchased at the Lindsborg Chamber of Commerce.
On Sunday, March 4th, come to the Sandzen Gallery for reception honoring Lindsborg author Ann Parr. The reception runs from 2-3 pm and will feature readings from a children's book written by Lindsborg middle school 7th and 8th graders with assistance from Ann Parr. The book was written in the first 3 weeks of January, is now available in hardbound form and will be on display during the reception.
And mark your calendars for March 8th, 9th or 10th; that’s when you’ll have the opportunity to enjoy a performance of “The Man Who Came to Dinner”, performed by members of the Smoky Valley High School Drama department. The "Man Who Came to Dinner" is scheduled from March 8th through the 10th, at 7:30pm at the Smoky Valley High School Auditorium.
till next week, this is Mike Rodriquez with the Lindsborg Update.
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February 15, 2007
Lindsborg Update 15 February 2007
Hello everyone,
Tomorrow night, Saturday the 17th of February, there will be a taste of Lindsborg, including both food and music, at the Small World Gallery, located in downtown Lindsborg. Bethany College senior and classical guitarist Colton Le May will perform a wide range of music as the gallery offers a buffet that includes sandwiches from the Ol’ Stuga, sides from the Butcher Baker and Candlestick Maker and dessert from the Courtyard Kafe. This is an informal event beginning at 6:30pm and lasting till the food or people are gone, whicever comes first. Free will donations will be accepted.
The Red Barn Studio’s Artist in Residence for February is the colorful, energetic Eric Abraham. He will be in residence through February 28th. On Saturday, February 24th, Eric will teach a three-dimensional Paper Sculpture Workshop from 9am to 4pm. During the workshop participants will view slides, a demonstration and then create one sculpture. The price ranges from 30 to 60 dollars; contact the Red Barn Studio at 227-2217 for full details; advance registration is required.
The annual community Pancake Day, sponsored by the Lindsborg Kiwanis club, is scheduled for February 24th from 7am until 2pm. As usual, the pancakes will be served in the education hall, lower level, of the Bethany Lutheran Church on Main St. Advance tickets are 3.50 and 4$ at the door.
And while the Lindsborg Update typically focuses on events in Lindsborg, it’s worth reminding all of our listeners that the legendary pianist George Winston will be performing at the Stiefel Theater in Salina on February 22nd at 7:30 pm. Call the theater at 785-827-1998 for tickets and information.
till next week, this is Mike Rodriquez with the Lindsborg update.
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February 8, 2007
Lindsborg Update 8 February 2007
Hello everyone,
Godspell, the hit musical based on the gospel of St. Matthew, will be presented at the Burnett Center, Bethany campus, tonight and tomorrow night, February 9th and 10th. Tickets are 7$, (5 for Bethany faculty, staff and students) and will be available at the door.
Coming up this Saturday, February 10th, is the 2007 Chocolate Lovers Affair. The event offers an impressive array of homemade chocolate treats, including a dozen entries that will be judged as part of a formal competition. In addition, the 6th annual Artful Tables Display, showcasing lovely place settings and sponsored by the Lindsborg Arts Council, is being held in conjunction with this year’s Chocolate Lovers Affair. The Cholocate Lovers Affair is this Saturday, from 6-8pm at the Birger Sandzen Gallery. Tickets will be available at the door or may be purchased in advance by calling 227-3032.
The Red Barn Studio’s Artist in Residence for February is the colorful, energetic Eric Abraham. He will in residence through February 28th. Eric’s primary emphasis as an artist is porcelain clay in the form of fanciful ceramic sculptures, but during this stay at the Red Barn he will be working with three-dimensional drawings which show the addition of more color and paint as they are developed. The Raymer Red Barn Studio is open Tuesday through Sunday, 1-4pm. Next week we’ll have details about an upcoming workshop hosted by Eric Abraham while he’s in residence at the Red Barn.
And don’t forget our upcoming special celebrations: the Messiah on Palm and Easter Sundays, Mill Fest on May 5th and 6th, Midsummer’s Day Festival the weekend of June 16th and Svensk Hyllningsfest the weekend of October 12th.
till next week, this is Mike Rodriquez with the Lindsborg update.
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February 1, 2007
Lindsborg Update 1 February 2007
Hello everyone,
Godspell, the hit musical based on the gospel of St. Matthew, will be presented at the Burnett Center, Bethany campus, on February 2nd, 8th, 9th and 10th. Tickets are 7$, (5 for Bethany faculty, staff and students) and will be available at the door.
Music lovers are in for a treat this Sunday, February 4th, as the Sandzen Gallery presents a concert of Russian chamber music. Two of the performers, Teresa Dody, soprano and Joseph Rogers, cello, are well known in Lindsborg for their performances while on the Bethany faculty. The concert starts at 7pm and admission is free, though donations to offset the performers’ expenses are welcome.
Coming up on Saturday, February 10th, is the 2007 Chocolate Lovers Affair. The 6th annual Artful Tables Display, showcasing lovely place settings and sponsored by the Lindsborg Arts Council, is being held in conjunction with this year’s Chocolate Lovers Affair. Again, the date is, Saturday, February 10th, from 6-8pm at the Birger Sandzen Gallery. Tickets will be available at the door or may be purchased in advance by calling 227-3032.
The Red Barn Studio’s Artist in Residence for February is the colorful, energetic Eric Abraham. He will in residence through February 28th. Eric’s primary emphasis as an artist is porcelain clay in the form of fanciful ceramic sculptures, but during this stay at the Red Barn he will be working with three-dimensional drawings which show the addition of more color and paint as they are developed. The Raymer Red Barn Studio is open Tuesday through Sunday, 1-4pm.
And don’t forget our upcoming special celebrations: Mill Fest on May 5th and 6th, Midsummer’s Day Festival the weekend of June 16th and Svensk Hyllningsfest the weekend of October 12th.
till next week, this is Mike Rodriquez with the Lindsborg update.
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January 25, 2007
Lindsborg Update 25 January 2007
Hello everyone,
Handel’s Messiah has been performed in Lindsborg during Easter week for more than 125 years.
If you’d like to be a part of this wonderful tradition, rehearsals for this year’s performance begin on Tuesday, January 30th, at 7pm in Presser Hall. The rehearsal will be followed by a reception.
And speaking of the Messiah, tickets are now on sale for this year’s annual performance. Handel’s Messiah will be performed at 3pm in Presser Hall on Palm Sunday, April 1st, and Easter Sunday, April 8th.
Bach’s St. Matthew Passion will be performed on Good Friday, April 6th. Tickets are available from a variety of outlets including the Presser Hall Ticket Office. Contact Bethany College for additional details.
Coming up on Saturday, February 10th, is the 2007 Chocolate Lovers Affair. The 6th annual Artful Tables Display, showcasing lovely place settings and sponsored by the Lindsborg Arts Council, is being held in conjunction with this year’s Chocolate Lovers Affair. Again, the date is, Saturday, February 10th, from 6-8pm at the Birger Sandzen Gallery. Tickets will be available at the door or may be purchased in advance by calling 227-3032.
Looking ahead, this will be another busy year in Lindsborg. The annual Millfest celebration will be held the first weekend in May, followed by Lindsborg’s annual Midsummer’s Day celebration the 3rd weekend of June. Lindsborg’s largest festival, Svensk Hyllningsfest, gets underway in October. We’ll have all the details on these events in the weeks and months to come along with our regular reports on activities and events in Lindsborg.
till next week, this is Mike Rodriquez with the Lindsborg update.
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January 18, 2007
Lindsborg Update 18 January 2007
Hello everyone,
The Sandzen Gallery has rescheduled a reception for Manhattan painter Ralph Fontenot. Last week’s reception was canceled due to weather and will now be held this Sunday, January 21st, from 2 to 4pm. Fontenot is known for his beautiful watercolor paintings of landscapes, with an emphasis on central and northeast Kansas. His paintings will remain on display at the Sandzen Gallery through February 25th.
And in the performing arts arena, plans are already underway for this year’s community theatre known as Broadway RFD. An informational meeting is being held at 2pm on Sunday, January 21st, at the BofA community room. Everyone who has an interest in Brodway RFD is welcome to attend.
Coming up at the end of the month, the first rehearsal for the Messiah Festival will take place at 7pm on Tuesday, January 30th, at Presser Hall. The rehearsal will be followed by a reception; bring your voice and be a part of this century-plus tradition!
And speaking of the Messiah, tickets are now on sale for this year’s annual performance. Handel’s Messiah will be performed at 3pm in Presser Hall on Palm Sunday, April 1st, and Easter Sunday, April 8th. Bach’s St. Matthew Passion will be performed on Good Friday, April 6th. Tickets are available from a variety of outlets including the Presser Hall Ticket Office. Contact Bethany College for additional details.
Looking ahead, this will be another busy year in Lindsborg. In May, the annual Millfest celebration gets underway the 1st weekend of the month, followed by Lindsborg’s annual Midsummer’s Day celebration the 3rd weekend of June. And in October, Lindsborg’s largest festival, Svensk Hyllningsfest, gets underway. We’ll have all the details on these events in the weeks and months to come along with our regular reports on what to do while visiting Lindsborg.
till next week, this is Mike Rodriquez with the Lindsborg update.
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January 12, 2007
Lindsborg Update 11 January 2007
Hello everyone,
From now through Monday the 15th, Mark R. Fuzzey will be the artist-in-residence at the Red Barn Studio. Mark, who now lives in Edina, MN, is a graduate of Bethany College and has painted and photographed natural landscapes for 29 years. He paints using watercolor and oil, and uses a large format vintage camera for his photography work. The public is invited to a reception for Mark Fuzzey on Saturday, January 13th, from 7 to 9pm at the Red Barn Studio on South Main Street in Lindsborg.
The Sandzen Gallery will host a reception for Manhattan painter Ralph Fontenot, this Sunday, January 14th, from 2 to 4pm. Fontenot is known for his beautiful watercolor paintings of landscapes, with an emphasis on central and northeast Kansas. His paintings will remain on display at the Sandzen Gallery through February 25th.
Lindsborg Live! will present a a program of historical interest at 7pm on January 18th at the Rosberg House Convention Center. The program is about the settlement and history of the African-American community of Nicodemus, Kansas and is free and open the public.
Sherida Williams, National Historic Site superintendent will present a history of the earliest and only surviving community settled by African-Americans. The story of how life in Kansas was used to entice southern americans to move west to escape oppression should make for an interesting presentation. A reception follows the event.
Coming up at the end of the month, the first rehearsal for the Messiah Festival will take place at 7pm on Tuesday, January 30th, at Presser Hall. The rehearsal will be followed by a reception; bring your voice and be a part of this century-plus tradition!
till next week, this is Mike Rodriquez with the Lindsborg update.
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January 4, 2007
Lindsborg Update 4 January 2007
Hello everyone!
Happy New Year to everyone; 2007 promises to be a busy year in Lindsborg. In addition to traditional events such as the Messiah performance in the spring and the Midsummer’s Day festival in June, this year Lindsborg will once again host the Svensk Hyllningsfest in October. We’ll have full details in the coming weeks and months, and you can also check the Lindsborg Community Calendar at lindsborg.org.
Coming up tomorrow, Saturday the 6th, the Lindsborg Senior Center will hold their annual Lutfisk dinner. A traditional Swedish meal of lutfisk, potato sausage, boiled potatoes and all the trimmings, including dessert, will be served between 11:30am and 1pm at the Lindsborg Senior Center, located at 116 S. Main in downtown Lindsborg. A free will offering will be accepted.
On Sunday, January 7th, Lindsborg native Rachel Handlin will be performing in concert at the Birger Sandzen Gallery at 3pm. The program will include The Four Seasons by Vivaldi. Rachel will be joined by Dr. Daniel Masterson on harpsichord and her husband, Michael Beert, on cello. Due to limited seating, please try to arrive early.
And in 2007 the Red Barn Studio continues their fine tradition of bringing in a variety of artists as part of their Artists in Residence program. Shin-hee Chin, a fiber artist, will be in residence through the 11th of January. During her residency, which began in late December, she has been working on a commissioned work for a church in Maryland. It will consist of 65 pieces of fiber panel joined together. She is also revising several of her previous large fiber works. The Red Barn Studio is located at 212 S. Main in Lindsborg and is open from 1-4pm, Tuesday through Sunday.
Till next week, this is Mike Rodriquez with the Lindsborg update.
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December 6, 2006
Lindsborg Update 7 December 2006
Hello everyone,
It’s another busy holiday weekend in Lindsborg.
We begin with the annual Lucia Fest, an all day celebration to honor Santa Lucia. Legend has it that Lucia, a historic symbol of hope and light who was burned at the stake in 304AD, first re-appeared a thousand years ago to provide food and drink during a famine in Sweden. Her annual appearance heralds the Christmas season and has been celebrated in Lindsborg for over 40 years.
The day begins with music and dance performances in downtown Lindsborg starting at 9:30 am at the Bank of America on Main Street. A wide variety of music will be performed.
Also during the morning, the Lindsborg Library is having a Christmas Bake Sale as well as hosting a Lucia party for the kids from 10 to 10:30.
At 11:30, the elementary school Lucia crowning ceremony will take place at the Bethany Lutheran Church.
After a break for lunch at the St Bridget’s soup luncheon and pie and bake sale, come enjoy the Lindsborg Swedish Folk Dancers perform at Lucia Park in downtown Lindsborg starting at 2PM.
At 2:30, join the procession down Main Street to the Bethany Lutheran Church, where the Crowning of Lucia and Lucia Fest Program commences at 3 PM. A reception follows.
And towards the end of the day, you can enjoy an Old Fashioned Christmas at the Mc Pherson? County Old Mill Museum. Between 5:30 and 8:30 PM you can step back in time as you stroll the museum complex which is decorated for the season and filled with the sights and sounds of an 1880’s prarie Christmas.
Also on Saturday evening, the 15th annual Kiwanis Spaghetti Feed will be taking place at the Bethany Lutheran Church, between 4 and 7pm.
On Sunday, there is a Swedish Christmas Concert at the Sandzen Gallery, starting at 3PM.
The weekend ends with Bethany College Community Candlelight Vespers Service at 7pm at Presser Hall.
till next week, this is Mike Rodriquez with the Lindsborg update.
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November 16, 2006
Lindsborg Update 16 November 2006
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If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, come to the Courtyard Gallery in Lindsborg on Sunday for their annual Holiday Open House from 1 to 5 pm. Batik artist Ortrud “Tutti” Hauptli will meet guests and discuss her work while guests enjoy the provided refreshments. Hauptli’s work covers a wide range of subjects, including fairy tales, natural subjects such as flowers and landscapes.
Lindsborg kicks off the holiday season with the annual Bridge lighting ceremony on Saturday, November 25th at 5:30pm. Observers and participants should meet at the bridge for the ceremony, which will be followed by a procession north on Main Street. The walk will conclude at Swensson Park, where there will be a brief ceremony that includes carols, refreshments and the lighting of the Heritage Tree. This is a family event and everyone is welcome!
Area residents now have a chance to relive history! Commemorative sweatshirts from area schools are now available as part of a fundraising effort by the Smoky Valley Education Foundation. Featuring school colors and mascots, sweatshirts from Falun, Lindsborg, Marquette, Roxbury and Smolan are available for order through November 29th. Call (785) 227-2981 for ordering information.
December 2nd is a big day in Lindsborg. The Snowflake/Tomte parade, featuring the the Snowflake King and Queen, the Jule Tomte and more, begins at 11am in front of the Bethany Lutheran Church and proceeds south on Main Street. There’s a special treat for the young ones as Santa makes his first appearance at the Lindsborg City Council chambers immediately following the parade.
Also on Saturday, everyone is invited to the third annual Lindsborg Artists Studio Open House. From 10am to 5pm, most area artists will open their studios to the public and serve holiday refreshments.
Till next week, this is Mike Rodriquez with the Lindsborg update.
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November 9, 2006
Lindsborg Update 9 November 2006
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Bethany College is presenting an intriguing play, Two Rooms, this Friday and Saturday evening at 7:30pm at the Burnett Theater which is located on the Bethany Campus. Admission is 5$ for the general public and free for Bethany College students, faculty and staff.
Two Rooms is a play about an American professor at a university in Beirut, who is taken hostage and held in a tiny cell. Back in the US, his wife clears out his office and spends all of her time the empty room, trying to feel what he is feeling. It promises to be a moving experience.
The Raymer Red Barn Studio has announced that Linda Baranski is returning as an Artist in Residence for the second time this year. On Saturday, November 11th, she will be offering a Holiday Card Printmaking Workshop.
From 1 to 4pm workshop participants will have the opportunity to make several prints that may be attached to the front of notecards or scanned into their computer for use on multiple cards.
The event promises to be a fun and easy way to learn the art of printmaking while creating your own festive holiday cards. Call (785) 227-2217 for more information.
On Tuesday, November 14th, the Bethany College Symphonic Band, directed by Doug Talbott, will present its second concert of the fall season. The concert is free and open to the public, and begins at 7:30pm at Presser Hall.
Erickson’s Art Corner, Lindsborg’s newest gallery, is holding a public reception on Saturday, November 18th, from 3 to 7pm. The gallery is located at 231 N. Main in Lindsborg. Owner Mary Erickson has moved to Lindsborg from Grand Junction Colorado. She works primarily in pastels and has won many awards for her work. Her method of layering pastels lends an impressionistic quality to her works. Everyone is welcome!
Mark your calendars! Lindsborg’s annual winter Artists Studio Open House is coming up on December 2nd, from 10am to 5pm. We’ll have more details in the coming weeks.
Till next week, this is Mike Rodriquez with the Lindsborg update.
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November 2, 2006
Lindsborg Update 2 November 2006
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This Saturday, November 4th, the Swedish Genealogy Research Group will hold their quarterly meeting, beginning at 10am, in the Meeting Room at the Bank of America in downtown Lindsborg.
There will be a presentation on searching military records by Lenora Lynam, archivist for the Old Mill Museum. In addition, she will report on her recent trip to a Swedish Genealogy conference.
The Swedish Genealogy Research group is open to anyone interested in the topic. Members meet quarterly to share research methods and receive assistance with their genealogy projects. For more information call (785) 227-3595.
The Raymer Red Barn Studio has announced that Linda Baranski is returning as an Artist in Residence for the second time this year. On Saturday, November 11th, she will be offering a Holiday Card Printmaking Workshop.
From 1 to 4pm workshop participants will have the opportunity to make several prints that may be attached to the front of notecards or scanned into their computer for use on multiple cards.
The event promises to be a fun and easy way to learn the art of printmaking while creating your own festive holiday cards. Call (785) 227-2217 for more information.
The Lindsborg Chamber of Commerce is holding their annual banquet on Saturday, November 11th, from 5:30 to 8:00PM at the Bethany College Main Dining Room. Jack Parr, leader of Jack Parr Associates, an internationally recognized human resources development firm, will be the featured speaker. Contact the Lindsborg Chamber of Commerce at (785) 227 3706 for more information and to order tickets, which are priced at 13$ per person.
Till next week, this is Mike Rodriquez with the Lindsborg update.
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June 16, 2006
Lindsborg Update 15 June 2006
Hello everyone,
It’s a Swedish tradition celebrated around the world, especially in Little Sweden, USA! It’s the Midsummer’s Day Festival, this Saturday during the day at Lindsborg’s Swensson Park and in the evening at Heritage Park near the Old Mill.
Enjoy
Swedish folk dancers from Mora Sweden,
Scandinavian folk dancers from Texas,
the Lindsborg youth and adult Swedish dancers,
and children’s activities throughout the day.
At the adjoining Bethany Church there will be
a Swedish costume review, featuring a wide variety of costumes from throughout the ages,
and a performance by the Bloomington Minnesota Covenant Church Adult Choir.
Back in Swensson Park, enjoy a preview of this year’s Broadway RFD production of South Pacific, followed by more Swedish Dancing as well as children’s activities.
At 5pm there’s the smorgasbord dinner at the Pihlblad Union on the Bethany campus; tickets are available at the Swedish Dancer’s Dala Van at Swensson Park during the day. They are $17.50 for adults and $10 for kids.
In the evening the celebration continues in Heritage Park near the Old Mill. The raising of the Maypole is certainly one of the highlights of every Midsummer’s celebration! More Swedish and Scandinavian folk dancing will follow the raising of the Maypole.
finish the day with the midnight swim, from 10pm to midnight at the Lindsborg municipal pool.
On Sunday, there is a Vesper’s service followed by a potluck dinner, starting at 4:30 at the Bethany Lutheran Church. There will be Swedish Dancing following the dinner.
Midsummer’s Day is full of fun and delicious food for the whole family, so don’t miss it, Saturday in Lindsborg. Tickets are just 3 dollars for adults, 2 dollars for children.
Plus, visit downtown Lindsborg merchants for a chance to win with Midsummer’s Madness. After visiting 4 participating merchants, drop off your entry form for a chance to win a fine piece of artwork by local artist Carla J Wilson. The drawing will be held Saturday evening, and you need not be present to win.
Till next week, this is Mike Rodriquez with the Lindsborg update.
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June 8, 2006
Lindsborg Update 8 June 2006
Hello everyone,
It’s barely one week till Lindsborg welcomes summer with the annual Midsummer’s Festival, held the weekend of June 17th.
But before we turn to that, Lindsborg is having a fairly big day Sunday June 11th from noon to 8pm. That’s the day of Jam in the Park, an all day musical extravaganza held in Swensson Park. Featuring 14 different bands, the music will range from country and pop to ragtime and Christian rock. Admission is free, and food will be available for purchase. Johnny Western will be the guest announcer from noon to 4pm, and Brother Ray and Roxanne, from the Zoo, will keep the crowd excited from 4pm to 8pm.
On Saturday, June 17th, prepare for a full day as Lindsborg celebrates Midsummer’s. There will be Swedish folk dancing, featuring many special guest dancers, including a group from Mora Sweden, plenty of food, a wide variety of arts and crafts, and much more.
As promised last week, here’s a look at what’s available for the kids this year. Children’s activities have been enhanced and expanded this year. The young ones will be sure to enjoy games such as the Lutefisk toss and Swede ball. There will also be miniature Maypole decorating, face painting, the crafting of dala horse name tags, and more. This year truly promises fun for the whole family!
And speaking of food, there something new this year, a special Swedish delicacy known as Varm Korv med bröd, which translates to warm sausage with bread, otherwise known as a hotdog on a bun. But these aren’t just any hotdog! They’ve been specially created for this event by a local meat processor and are based on an old traditional Swedish recipe for hotdogs.
On Sunday, the weekend concludes with a 4:30 pm Vesper’s service at the Bethany Lutheran Church, followed by a potluck dinner.
Till next week, this is Mike Rodriquez with the Lindsborg update.
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Lindsborg Update 1 June 2006
Hello everyone,
On June 17th, Lindsborg celebrates the traditional Swedish event known as the Midsummer’s Festival with a full day of activities that you won’t want to miss!
Swedish Folk dance performances are one of the highlights of every Midsummer’s, and this year will be no exception. Every year Midsummer’s audiences are treated to dancing by the youthful Lindsborg Swedish Dancers and the adult Folkdanslag dancers. This year, some very special guests from Texas, the Norwegian Society of Texas, and Mora, Sweden, the Mora Folkdanslag, will be performing their interpretations of Swedish Folk and Scandinavian dancing. This is a rare treat, so make your plans now to be in Lindsborg on June 17th.
Of course, there’s a lot more to Lindsborg’s Midsummer’s Festival than just dancing. As mentioned last week, there is a Swedish Costume Fashion show at Bethany Church, starting at 11am. In addition, there is a preview of this summer’s Broadway RFD presentation: South Pacific, starting at 1pm. This year there is a renewed emphasis on children’s activities; I’ll have more details in a future broadcast, but want everyone to know that kids and grownups a like will enjoy the children’s lutefisk toss.
Midsummer’s weekend also marks the 3rd Annual Bethany College Auxiliary Garden Tour will be held the afternoon of Midsummer’s Day. This event is a fundraising effort to benefit the Auxiliary Bethany College Student Scholarship Fund, and tickets will be available at the park the day of Midsummer’s.
The home garden tour is wonderful opportunity to see a few of the many fine gardens in Lindsborg and will conclude with a Nibble Table at the Hemslojd, 201 N. Main Street.
Be sure to tune in next week for more information about the Lindsborg Midsummer’s Festival on June 17th.
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May 31, 2006
Lindsborg Update 25 May 2006
No time to record the podcast version of my weekly KSAL Lindsborg Update; here is the text.
Hello everyone,
On June 17th, Lindsborg celebrates the traditional Swedish event known as the Midsummer’s Festival with a full day of activities that you won’t want to miss!
Swedish Folk dance performances are one of the highlights of every Midsummer’s, and this year will be no exception. Every year Midsummer’s audiences are treated to dancing by the youthful Lindsborg Swedish Dancers and the adult Folkdanslag dancers. This year, some very special guests from Texas, the Norwegian Society of Texas, and Mora, Sweden, the Mora Folkdanslag, will be performing their interpretations of Swedish Folk and Scandinavian dancing. This is a rare treat, so make your plans now to be in Lindsborg on June 17th.
Of course, there’s a lot more to Lindsborg’s Midsummer’s Festival than just dancing. One of the special treats th is year is the Swedish Costume Fashion Show. The show will be held at the Bethan Lutheran Church, adjacent to Swensson Park, starting at 11 am and lasting about one hour.
The Swedish Costume Fashion show should be very interesting. A wide variety of costumes will be shown, and the dance group from Texas will participate. The goal of the costume show is to showcase how the costumes have changed over the years, and explain the various influences that drove design changes through the years.
Costumes shown will include: Lindsborg historical costumes, original Swedish costumes, a St. Lucia costume and more.
At the Lindsborg Midsummer’s Festival there will be plenty of food available from a variety of food vendors located in the park. One of the special treats at Midsummer’s is the evening Smörgåsbord meal. Don’t miss the 5 p.m. Swedish Smörgåsbord at Pihlblad Memorial Union at Bethany College. Smörgåsbord tickets will be available at the Swedish Dancers booth, or in advance by contacting the Lindsborg Chamber of Commerce.
Be sure to tune in next week for more information about the Lindsborg Midsummer’s Festival on June 17th.
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Lindsborg Update 18 May 2006
No time to record the podcast version of my weekly KSAL Lindsborg Update; here is the text.
Hello everyone,
It’s a little hard to believe, but it’s less than a month until Lindsborg celebrates the fine Swedish tradition known as Midsummer’s Day. On June 17th, Lindsborg celebrates the Midsummer’s Festival with a full day of activities that you won’t want to miss!
Swedish Folk dance performances are one of the highlights of every Midsummer’s, and this year will be no exception. Every year Midsummer’s audiences are treated to dancing by the youthful Lindsborg Swedish Dancers and the adult Folkdanslag dancers. This year, some very special guests from Texas and Mora, Sweden will be performing their interpretations of Swedish Folk and Scandinavian dancing. This is a rare treat, so make your plans now to be in Lindsborg on June 17th.
Of course, there’s a lot more to Lindsborg’s Midsummer’s Festival than just dancing. In the month before the festival we’ll cover some of those additional activities, but in general expect to find good food, fine arts and crafts and lots of fun folks wearing Swedish costumes. Speaking of, if you wear your costume, and are among the first 200 paid attendees, you will receive a commemorative pin; last year’s was a nice enameled Swedish/American flag pin.
And don’t forget to bring the kids! There will be games, face-painting and more, throughout the day.
Another highlight of Midsummer’s takes place in the evening at the Old Mill Heritage Complex, down by the river. Gates open at 6:30 for the evening activities, which include the traditional raising of the maypole, followed by performances by both the local dance groups and our visitors from Texas and Mora, Sweden.
Well, I’m out of time for this week, so be sure to tune in next week for more information about the Lindsborg Midsummer’s Festival on June 17th.
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February 11, 2006
Lindsborg Update 11 February 2006
Listen to the podcast of the Lindsborg Update from the 11th of February 2006 simply by clicking the previous link. The Lindsborg Update is a podcast of a weekly bit I do on a local radio station, KSAL 1150AM. The Lindsborg Update usually airs on Fridays, a couple of minutes after 12:30 PM. Btw, if you use an RSS aggregator, and iTunes, you can automatically load this podcast into iTunes from within the aggregator.
As I work from a script, to ensure I don't miss key details such as dates, times or locations, I'm posting it for folks who would rather read than listen to the updates. It's in the extended entry section below.
Hello everyone,
Coming up this Saturday, February 11th, is the 2006 Chocolate Lovers Affair. The 5th annual Artful Tables Display, showcasing lovely place settings and sponsored by the Lindsborg Arts Council, is being held in conjunction with this year’s Chocolate Lovers Affair. Again, the date is tomorrow, Saturday, February 11th, from 6-8pm at the Birger Sandzen Gallery. Tickets will be available at the door or may be purchased in advance by calling 227-3032.
Every year for the past 125 years Handel’s Messiah has been performed in Lindsborg during Easter week. This year continues the tradition, marking the 125th continuous year of performances. This is the longest continuing performance of the Messiah in all of North America.
Community participation is a key part of the success of the Messiah, and rehearsals for this year’s performance have already begun. So, if you’d like to be a part of this wonderful tradition please contact Daniel Mahraun, at 785 227 3311, ext 8334 by next Tuesday at the very latest.
Moving from the performing arts to the world of fine arts, accomplished Lindsborg studio artist Lee Becker’s exhibition, Rare Beasts and Other Forms, is now on display at the Sandzen Gallery in Lindsborg. These paintings are based on animals and creatures that Lee has met and experienced during her numerous travels. The works will be on display through March 31st, and there will be a reception for Lee and 2 other artists, on Sunday, February 26th, from 2-4pm, at the Sandzen Gallery.
Until next week, this is Mike Rodriquez with the Lindsborg update.
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January 19, 2006
Lindsborg Update 20 January 2006
Listen to the podcast of the Lindsborg Update from the 20th of January 2006 simply by clicking the previous link. The Lindsborg Update is a podcast of a weekly bit I do on a local radio station, KSAL 1150AM. The Lindsborg Update usually airs on Fridays, a couple of minutes after 12:30 PM. Btw, if you use an RSS aggregator, and iTunes, you can automatically load this podcast into iTunes from within the aggregator.
As I work from a script, to ensure I don't miss key details such as dates, times or locations, I'm posting it for folks who would rather read than listen to the updates. It's in the extended entry section below.
Hello everyone,
The big news is that it’s almost time for the annual Lindsborg Arts Council Chocolate Lover’s Affair. The event will be held on Saturday, February 11th from 6 to 8pm at the Birger Sandzen Gallery in Lindsborg. In addition to the chocolate delights available, the Artful Tables display, showcasing lovely place settings, will also be featured. Advance tickets are available; for tickets, or info on submitting an entry, please call 227-3032.
Friends of Arline Kerns are invited to join her and her family near the boardroom at the Lindsborg Community Hospital, on January 20th at 2pm for a retirement reception. Arline is retiring after 35 years of excellent service at the hospital.
And in the performing arts arena, plans are already underway for this year’s community theatre known as Broadway RFD. An informational meeting is being held at 4pm on Sunday, January 22nd, at the BofA community room. Everyone who has an interest in Brodway RFD is welcome to attend.
Friends of Bethany College will want to join Mark Lysell on January 29th, from 2-5pm at the Swedish Country inn, downtown lindsborg. He’s hosting a fundraiser for bethany college; the them is “Sowing Seeds for Bright Futures”.
And finally, the Lindsborg Chamber of Commerce will be holding their annual meeting and banquet on January 28th, at 6:30pm. The event will be held at the dining room at Pihlbad Memorial Union, Bethany College. call 227-3706 for tickets; everyone is welcome.
Till next week, this is Mike Rodriquez w/the Lindsborg Update.
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