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

Unwrap the Magic of Christmas, this Saturday in Lindsborg! Local stores and galleries have a wealth of activities planned which will enhance your shopping experience, including unique products, sweet treats and arts and crafts demonstrations. Special shopping hours are in effect and many shops and galleries are open until 7:30 tonight.

This weekend provides a great opportunity to see Lindsborg artists and crafters in action, as at least 10 businesses are hosting demonstrations today. They include the Courtyard Gallery, Studio Lindsborg, Swedish Crafts, Swedish Country Inn, Anderson Butik, the Boquet Shoppe, the Butcher, Baker and Candlestick Maker, Elizabeths, Small World Gallery and last but not least, the Hemslojd.

Also tonight, Smoky Valley High will present the final performance of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s wonderful musical, Oklahoma! That’s tonight at 7:30 at the Smoky Valley auditorium; admission is 5$ for adults and 2$ for students.

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

On Tuesday, November 18th the Bethany College Symphonic Band and Handbell Ensemble will be in concert at Presser Hall. The concert, which is free and open to the public, begins at 7:30. The concert will feature selections from a broad spectrum of musical styles and should be quite enjoyable.

Next Saturday, November 22nd, the Friends of the Lindsborg Library will host a soup and chili luncheon as well as a local author fair. From 11am until 2pm, drop by the library to enjoy a bite to eat as well as meet some local authors!

Don’t forget, stores are open until 7:30 today for your holiday shopping convenience.

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

Listen to the podcast of the Lindsborg Town Talk from the 15th 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.”

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.