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Welcome to Lindsborg Town Talk, your source for news about upcoming events and activities in Lindsborg.

Once again it’s time for Bethany Home’s annual Garage Sale and Craft Show! The event began at 8am this morning, and runs through 3pm. At the same time, there is a Bake Sale that lasts until the goodies are all gone. From 11 til 1 there’s a chili feed. That’s today, the Garage and Bake Sale, plus chili feed, at the Bethany Home in Lindsborg.

And also this morning, from now through 10:30, you can both grab a great breakfast and contribute to an important cause. Come on down to the Lindsborg Covenant Church for a basket auction and pancake feed to benefit Calvin Carlson.

Next week, Smoky Valley High will present Rodgers and Hammerstein’s wonderful musical, Oklahoma! Performances are scheduled for November 13th, 14th and 15th at the high school auditorium; admission is 5$ for adults and 2$ for students.

You’ll want to make a point of visiting the Linsborg State Bank in the near future where rare cement sculptures by Oscar Gunnarson are on public display. A special thanks to his daughters, Eunice and Margaret for making these delightful sculptures available for viewing. Also, thanks to Eunice for teaching me to type, lo those many years ago.

The American Red Cross is holding a blood drive a week from Monday, on November 17th at the Messiah Lutheran Church in Lindsborg from 12:30 until 6:30.

The Red Barn Studio is hosting McPherson artist Julie Baldwin as their artist-in-residence November 10th through 15th. Julie is a painter and will focus on the human form during her time at the Red Barn.

And here’s something to look forward to: the Lindsborg City Council approved plans to construct a skate park near Bethany College. Few details are known at this time, but it’s anticipated the park will open in 2009.

till next time, this is Mike Rodriquez with Lindsborg Town Talk.

Listen to the podcast of the Lindsborg Town Talk from the 8th of November 2008 simply by clicking the previous link. Lindsborg Town Talk is a podcast of a weekly bit I do on a local radio station, KVOB, 95.5 FM. Lindsborg Town Talk usually airs on Saturday mornings around 8:20am. Btw, if you use an RSS aggregator, and iTunes, you can automatically load this podcast into iTunes from within the aggregator. Go to the iTunes store and search for “Little Sweden.”

Welcome to Lindsborg Town Talk, your source for news about upcoming events and activities in Lindsborg.

Bethany College Theater opened its season this weekend with performances of the comedic drama “The Greatest Swing in Baseball.” The final performance is this evening, Saturday November 1st, at the Burnett Center, starting at 7:30pm. Tickets are 7$ at the door for general admission; Bethany college faculty, staff and students may attend without charge.

On Thursday, November 6th, the Bethany College Choir will perform a variety of selections as part of its first concert of the year. The event is free and open to the public and starts at 7:30pm in Presser Hall.

Congratulations are in order for 2 Lindsborg art institutions.

First, cheers to the Red Barn Studio for being selected as one of 24 finalists in the 8 Art Wonders of Kansas competition. Though not one of the 8 winners, the inclusion of the Red Barn in the final list of 24 is recognition of its significance in the Kansas art world.

And a special congratulations goes out to everyone associated with the Birger Sandzen Gallery; it was selected as one of the 8 Art Wonders of Kansas. As a visitor to the gallery for over 40 years, it’s no surprise that they’re received this well-deserved recognition.

Through November 9th, Jerry Buhari continues as the Artist-in-Residence at the Red Barn Studio. Jerry has been focused on painting during his stay.

And don’t forget, Tuesday is election day. This is the time to make your voice heard, no matter which candidates or issues you do or don’t support. Voting is part of what makes America America!

Finally, today is a day most of us look forward to: tonight it’s time to Fall Back, and reset your clocks to standard time.

till next time, this is Mike Rodriquez with Lindsborg Town Talk.

Listen to the podcast of the Lindsborg Town Talk from the 1st of November 2008 simply by clicking the previous link. Lindsborg Town Talk is a podcast of a weekly bit I do on a local radio station, KVOB, 95.5 FM. Lindsborg Town Talk usually airs on Saturday mornings around 8:20am. Btw, if you use an RSS aggregator, and iTunes, you can automatically load this podcast into iTunes from within the aggregator. Go to the iTunes store and search for “Little Sweden.”

Welcome to Lindsborg Town Talk, your source for news about upcoming events and activities in Lindsborg.

The Lindsborg Library is hosting an afternoon coffee with a friend session each Saturday in October from 2-4pm. Invite a friend and have some coffee while visiting Lindsborg’s great library.

The Bethany College & Lindsborg Community Symphony Orchestra will present their fall concert, featuring two contrasting choral works, on Sunday October 19th at 7:30pm in Presser Hall. The concert is free and open to the public.

This concert should be interesting as the first piece is a slow Spanish court dance with a haunting melody and minimal orchestration while the 2nd number, Beethoven’s Fantasy, is a both more complex and ends with a strong flourish.

On Thursday, October 23rd, Smoky Valley High School will present a Strings and Vocal concert at 7:30pm in the Smoky Valley Auditorium. The program will cover a wide variety of musical styles, and given the skills and enthusiasm of the student performers this promises to be quite an enjoyable concert. Come early for best seating.

From October 14th through November 9th, Jerry Buhari returns to the Red Barn Studio as their artist-in-residence. Jerry will focus on painting during his stay.

The Bethany Home’s monthly art exhibition for October features a group of artists, all from the Art Club of Assaria. A wide variety of artistic styles will be on display.

Visitors to the Lindsborg State Bank will have the opportunity to view some rare carvings by local artist Oscar Gunnarson, courtesy of his daughters.

And don’t forget, Monday is the last day for Kansas to register to vote.

till next time, this is Mike Rodriquez with Lindsborg Town Talk.

Listen to the podcast of the Lindsborg Town Talk from the 18th of October 2008 simply by clicking the previous link. Lindsborg Town Talk is a podcast of a weekly bit I do on a local radio station, KVOB, 95.5 FM. Lindsborg Town Talk usually airs on Saturday mornings around 8:20am. Btw, if you use an RSS aggregator, and iTunes, you can automatically load this podcast into iTunes from within the aggregator. Go to the iTunes store and search for “Little Sweden.”

Welcome to Lindsborg Town Talk, your source for news about upcoming events and activities in Lindsborg.

If you’re looking for some fun today, head on down to the Smoky Hill River in Lindsborg. At 10am there will be a rubber ducky race down the river; if you want to participate, duck decorating starts at 9am. Ducks are available for 5$, which goes to support Polio Eradication. The event is sponsored by the Lindsborg Rotaries.

This evening, Saturday October 11th, violinist Randall W. Olson will present a recital at 7pm in the Bethany Home Activity Center. He will be accompanied by Lam Nelson. The recital is free and open to the public.

This is the last week to vote for your choices in the 8 Art Wonders of Kansas competition. Voting ends on October 15th. It’s really important to vote in this election as Lindsborg has two entries in the running. The Red Barn Studio and the Birger Sandzen Gallery both have a chance to be part of the 8 Art Wonders of Kansas. We know how special these places are, now it’s our chance to tell the world! To vote, head over to kansassampler.org or get a paper ballot at the Lindsborg Chamber of Commerce office.

The Lindsborg Library is hosting an afternoon coffee with a friend session each Saturday in October. The first is today, and lasts from 2-4pm. Invite a friend and have some coffee while visiting Lindsborg’s great library.

On Tuesday, October 14th, there will be a music recital performed by 5 Bethany students at Presser Hall at 2pm; admission is free.

From October 14th through November 9th, Jerry Buhari returns to the Red Barn Studio as their artist-in-residence. Jerry will focus on painting during his stay.

The Bethany Home’s monthly art exhibition for October features a group of artists, all from the Art Club of Assaria. A wide variety of artistic styles will be on display as a result.

till next time, this is Mike Rodriquez with Lindsborg Town Talk.

Listen to the podcast of the Lindsborg Town Talk from the 11th of October 2008 simply by clicking the previous link. Lindsborg Town Talk is a podcast of a weekly bit I do on a local radio station, KVOB, 95.5 FM. Lindsborg Town Talk usually airs on Saturday mornings around 8:20am. Btw, if you use an RSS aggregator, and iTunes, you can automatically load this podcast into iTunes from within the aggregator. Go to the iTunes store and search for “Little Sweden.”

Welcome to Lindsborg Town Talk, your source for news about upcoming events and activities in Lindsborg.

Tomorrow, Sunday October 5th, the Sandzen Gallery is hosting a reception for 5 different artists whose works are on display at the gallery. The reception is from 2-4pm.

Also at the Sandzen Gallery is a new exhibition starting Monday October 6th and running through November 30th. During this time watercolors by Miles Batt will be on display.

The Bethany Home’s monthly art exhibition for October features a group of artists, all from the Art Club of Assaria. A wide variety of artistic styles will be on display as a result.

And now that school is back in session, it’s time for performances by local schools as well as Bethany College students. To begin, the Bethany College Symphonic Band will hold its first concert of the season on Tuesday, October 7th, at 7:30pm at Presser Hall. Admission is free.

Over at the Red Barn Studio, artist Jerry Buhari of Nigeria is the artist-in-residence through the end of the month. During his time at the Red Barn Jerry will observe life in our small town and surrounding area and then translate his observations in wonderful watercolor and acrylic paintings.

And for some fun outdoor fall activities, head over to the Sunny Side Pumpkin Patch north of Lindsborg. There you will find a crop maze, hay rides and more, including a night maze on Fridays and Saturdays in October. Visit sunnysidepatch.com for more details.

Finally, time is running out, so don’t forget to vote! No, not in the national elections, but in the Kansas Samplers 8 Art Wonders of Kansas competition. Lindsborg has two entries, the Sandzen Gallery and the Red Barn Studio, so it’s important that you visit kansassampler.org and cast your vote!

till next time, this is Mike Rodriquez with Lindsborg Town Talk.

Listen to the podcast of the Lindsborg Town Talk from the 4th of October 2008 simply by clicking the previous link. Lindsborg Town Talk is a podcast of a weekly bit I do on a local radio station, KVOB, 95.5 FM. Lindsborg Town Talk usually airs on Saturday mornings around 8:20am. Btw, if you use an RSS aggregator, and iTunes, you can automatically load this podcast into iTunes from within the aggregator. Go to the iTunes store and search for “Little Sweden”.

Welcome to Lindsborg Town Talk, your source for news about upcoming events and activities in Lindsborg.

Eleanor Scott Meyers, a California artist who loves to paint while visiting the great plains, is the current Artist-in-Residence at the Red Barn Studio. She began her tenure on September 15th, and will be in residence through the end of the month. Today September 20th, she will be teaching her popular plein air painting workshop at the Red Barn; call 227-2217 for more information. Plein air painting means painting while outdoors, and was popular with French impressionists.

Now showing in the Bethany Home Hall Gallery are water color paintings by Julie Baldwin of McPherson. Paintings include landscapes showing the various seasons, as well as floral and other still-life works.

The Birger Sandzen Memorial Gallery in Lindsborg is hosting a new show, Views of the Flint Hills, featuring oils and acrylics by Mary Binford Miller. The show runs through October 26th.

Congratulations are in order for both the Red Barn Studio and the Birger Sandzen Gallery. They are 2 of the 24 finalists in the Kansas Samplers 8 Art Wonders of Kansas. To vote for your favorite 8 Art Wonders of Kansas visit KansasSampler.org. There you will find full details about all 24 candidates as well as information on how to vote, whether it’s online or via paper ballot.

Finally, the latest Destination Lindsborg has been published. This full color, 48 page work is chock-full of information you need wje visiting Lindsborg. Festivals, food and lodging, as well as shopping and the arts are all represented. You can get your own copy from a variety of merchants in Lindsborg, and it’s also available online at www.destinationlindsborg.com.

till next time, this is Mike Rodriquez with Lindsborg Town Talk.

Listen to the podcast of the Lindsborg Town Talk from the 20th of September 2008 simply by clicking the previous link. Lindsborg Town Talk is a podcast of a weekly bit I do on a local radio station, KVOB, 95.5 FM. Lindsborg Town Talk usually airs on Saturday mornings around 8:20am. Btw, if you use an RSS aggregator, and iTunes, you can automatically load this podcast into iTunes from within the aggregator. Go to the iTunes store and search for “Little Sweden”.

Over the weekend I migrated Little Sweden USA from MovableType to WordPress.  As this was my 2nd migration in the past couple of weeks, it went very smoothly.  Redirects are in place for all old content, so old bookmarks will work, and people coming from Google will still find what they’re looking for.

One new feature on the site is the  flickr image bar; it consists of images on flickr that have the “Lindsborg” tag.  So far I’ve seen quite a nice variety of pictures showing up.

Enjoy the new site and let me know if you notice any problems or have any general feedback.