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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.

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.

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.