Little Sweden USA

Lindsborg Kansas will once again host its annual Midsummer’s Festival the weekend of June 21st, 2008. Festival organizers this year are planning dramatic changes to underscore the community’s Swedish heritage and, at the same time, offer visitors the experience of stepping into it.

In early February, Lindsborg News-Record publisher John Marshall conducted an interview with Midsummer’s Festival co-chairs, Becky Anderson and Susan Achenbach. They discussed the changes planned for this year’s festival; I hope this information helps make you more excited about attending this year’s festival.

I have posted this very informative interview on the Midsummer’s Day web site. Read the interview to learn more about what’s in store; I truly believe that the changes envisioned for this year’s event will make for a very special Midsummer’s celebration in 2008!

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

Next weekend, March 6th, 7th and 8th, the Smoky Valley High School drama department will present the classic comedy, Arsenic and Old Lace. The play begins each night at 7:30pm in the Smoky Valley Auditorium; tickets are 5$ for adults and 2$ for students.

Also next weekend, on Saturday the 8th, the Lindsborg Swedish Folk Dancers will host a Swedish pancake feed and auction. The event is part of their fundraising efforts to raise money for their trip to Sweden in June. Besides the wonderful food, there will be a silent auction, a live auction, plus a Swedish edition of the game show Deal or no Deal. The fun begins at 8am and lasts until noon, at the Smoky Valley High School commons area.

On March 20th, folks will have a chance to learn more about the composers and music that make up part of the Messiah Festival of Music and Art. Starting at 10:30, at Lindquist Hall, this free presentation by Michael Shasberger will discuss how the faiths of Handel and Bach influenced the music that is performed during the Messiah Festival.

Starting March 4th, there will be a new Artist in Residence at the Red Barn Studio in Lindsborg. David Perez Sacach, from Guatemala, works as a painter and photographer, and will focus on photography during his time at the Red Barn. A reception will be held for David on March 8th, at 7pm at the Red Barn Studio.

And congratulations are in order for Lindsborg artist Shirley Malm. She was recognized by the Lindsborg Arts Council at their recent Chocolate Lovers Affair as the recipient of the Arts and Humanities Award. Through her art, Shirley has been a great promoter of Lindsborg; congratulations for this award and recognition, Shirley!

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

Listen to the podcast of the Lindsborg Town Talk from the 1st of March 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.

Today, Saturday the 23rd, marks the day for the Lindsborg Kiwanis Pancake Day. Service began at 7am this morning, but there’s still plenty of time, as pancakes are being served until 2pm. You can enjoy great pancakes, sausage, coffee and milk at the Kiwanis Pancake feed at the education hall, Bethany Lutheran Church, on north Main street in Lindsborg. That’s today, until 2pm; don’t miss it! Tickets are 4$, and kids under 6 are free with an adult.

Next Saturday, March 1st, Red Barn Studio Artist in Residence Eric Abraham will conduct a three dimensional paper workshop from 9am until 4pm at the Red Barn Studio, Lindsborg, Kansas. As Eric describes it, “the Three Dimensional Drawing Experience transposes everyday mundane drawing into a lively dimensional sculptural drawing.” Contact the Red Barn Studio at 227-2217 for more information.

If you’re shopping in downtown Lindsborg, be sure to wonder over to the Sundstrom Building. No, it’s not open for business, but the windows are filled with photographs of the Bethany Campus, as viewed almost 100 years ago! This fascinating look back is well worth it.

Preparations are in full swing for the 2008 Bethany College Messiah Festival of Music and Art. Soloists for Handel’s Messiah and Bach’s St. Matthew Passion have been announced and the choir continues to practice and get ready. More details as the date approaches, but be sure to mark your calendars for performances on Palm Sunday, Good Friday and Easter Sunday.

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

Listen to the podcast of the Lindsborg Town Talk from the 23rd of February 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 hearing this report live on the radio, you still have time to head down to the Trinity United Methodist church on south Main street in Lindsborg. Today, from 9am until 11am, the Lindsborg Hospital Auxillary is holding their annual fundraiser. You can enjoy a Valentine coffee and shop at the bake and craft sale, all for a good cause! Word is that this is one of the best places to sample local home-made baked goods that you won’t find for sale in any retail establishment.

As we mentioned last time, local favorite Eric Abraham is spending an extended visit as the Artist in Residence at the Red Barn Studio on south Main street in Lindsborg. Tonight, starting at 7pm, the public is invited to a reception in his honor, to be held at the Red Barn Studio.

Speaking of art, Roger Jamison is a Birger Sandzen Gallery guest artist who is presenting Works in Clay, featuring recent and new works. Roger is a Bethany College graduate who now resides in Juliette, Georgia.
A reception for the artist will be this Sunday, February 10, from 2 to 4 p.m at the Birger Sandzen Gallery in Lindsborg.

A wonderful winter tradition in Lindsborg is the annual Lindsborg Arts Council Chocolate Lover’s Affair. Now in its 14th year, the Chocolate Lover’s Affair is a wonderful opportunity to sample delicious chocolate delights! This year, the event will be held next Saturday, February 16th, from 6 to 8pm at the Birger Sandzen Gallery in Lindsborg. Admission is 5$ for Lindsborg Arts Council and Sandzen members; 7$ for the general public. In addition to the lovely chocolate treats, the Artful Tables display continues to be a part of this event. Advance tickets may be purchased by calling 785-227 3032.

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

Listen to the podcast of the Lindsborg Town Talk from the 9th of February 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.”

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