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

Today marks the occasion of one of the special joys of living in or visiting Lindsborg. It’s time for the 12th annual Artists Studio Open House. Artists from around Lindsborg will open their studios to the public from 10am until 5pm. This provides a unique opportunity to visit with artists in their working environment, watching as art is created before your eyes! The Artists Studio Open House in Lindsborg is sponsored by the Raymer Society for the Arts and the Lindsborg Arts Council. Call 227-2217 for more information. Refreshments will be served at most studios.

The Birger Sandzen Memorial Gallery is pleased to host a show of porcelain ceramics by Seattle potter Loren Lukens. The show, Contemporary Variations, opens May 2nd and runs through June 29th. Lukens is also the juror of Kansas Collegiate Aesthetics, an exhibition of two and three-dimensional art created by Kansas college students which runs through June 29th. Lukens is known for his unique ceramic creations, and this promises to be an interesting display of his works.

And next weekend marks the return of Millfest! Held at the Old Mill in Lindsborg, this unique event celebrates our Kansas heritage with tours of the 1898 Smoky Valley Flour Mill, great food and live music!

The festivities begin at 9am on Saturday, running through 5pm, and then again on Sunday from noon till 5. That’s next weekend, May 3rd & 4th. Admission price is 2$ for adults, 1$ for kids aged 6-12 and free for children under 6.

The highlight of Millfest is the opportunity to see the mill in operation. It only operates once a year, so don’t miss it! For safety reasons, only folks above age 13 may take the tour when the mill is operating. A first floor viewing area outside the mill is setup for families with younger ones.

Another highlight of next weekend is the Millfest Bake-off, Saturday May 4th. Judging takes place at 2pm and wonderful prizes are available for winners in 3 categories. Registration and general information about Millfest may be obtained by calling 785 227 3595.

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

Listen to the podcast of the Lindsborg Town Talk from the 26th of April 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, April 19th, the Friends of the Linsborg Library are holding their book sale from 10am until 6pm. The sale is held at the Lindsborg Library, located on south Main street in Lindsborg.

Also happening today is the “Third Saturday Meet the Artist” demonstration at the Courtyard Gallery in downtown Lindsborg. Jerry Huston is the featured artist this month, and he creates unique and attractive boxes, trays and desk accessories using laminated hardwoods.

And for those who would like to participate in Lindsborg’s long running outdoor theater, Broadway RFD, auditions for this year’s show are happening today. Actors, singers, dancers and musicians are invited to the auditions, which will be held today from 1-5pm. The auditions will be held at the Burnett Center on the Bethany Campus. Call 618-974-3729 for more information.

Next Friday, April 25th, is the date of the 18th annual Spaghetti Supper held at the Trinity United Methodist Church on south Main street in Lindsborg. This eagerly anticipated dinner will be served between 5 and 7:30 pm and includes sphaghetti, bread, homemade pie, plus drinks. Admission is by freewill donation.

Next Saturday, April 26th, is the occasion of one of the special joys of living in or visiting Lindsborg. It’s time for the 12th annual Artists Studio Open House. Artists from around Lindsborg will open their studios to the public from 10am until 5pm. This provides a unique opportunity to visit with artists in their working environment, watching as art is created before your eyes! The Artists Studio Open House in Lindsborg is sponsored by the Raymer Society for the Arts and the Lindsborg Arts Council. Call 227-2217 for more information. Refreshments will be served at most studios.

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

Listen to the podcast of the Lindsborg Town Talk from the 19th of April 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 marks the conclusion of a week of activities celebrating the inauguration of the 13th president of Bethany College, Dr. Edward F. Leonard the 3rd. Joined by his family, Dr. Leonard will lead community members on a walk down the Valkommen Trail in Lindsborg. The walk begins at 1:30pm at the Bethany Lutheran Church. The Leonard family Sundae Stroll will be followed by an ice cream social from 2-4pm on the Bethany campus. The Lindsborg Children’s Choir will perform at 3pm.

Nan Justice has returned for her 2nd stint as Artist-in-residence at the Red Barn Studio on south main street in Lindsborg. Nan, a long-time friend of Lester Raymer, will be at the Red Barn through April 27th and during her residency will continue her work in oils and charcoal. There is a reception for the artist tonight, starting at 7pm at the Red Barn Studio.

And in just one week it will be time for the Friends of the Lindsborg Library to hold their annual book sale. On Friday, April 18th, members of the FOLL are invited to a preview sale from 7 until 9pm. Memberships may be purchased at that time. Then, on Saturday, April 19th, the book sale is open to the public from 10am until 6pm. The sale is held at the Lindsborg Library, located on south Main street in Lindsborg.

And for those who would like to participate in Lindsborg’s long running outdoor theater, Broadway RFD, auditions for this year’s show are coming up soon. Actors, singers, dancers and musicians are invited to the auditions, which will be held on April 17th from 4-9pm and April 19th from 1-5pm. The auditions will be held at the Burnett Center on the Bethany Campus. Call 618-974-3729 for more information.

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

Listen to the podcast of the Lindsborg Town Talk from the 12th of April 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 is the day of the much anticipated garage and bake sale at Bethany Home. The event started at 8am this morning and runs through 3pm. Breakfast and lunch are available for a free will donation.

Starting tomorrow, Sunday April 6th, Nan Justice will return for her 2nd stint as Artist-in-residence at the Red Barn Studio on south main street in Lindsborg. Nan, a long-time friend of Lester Raymer, will be at the Red Barn through April 27th and during her residency will continue her work in oils and charcoal.

On Monday, April 7th, historian and best-selling author James Bradley will speak at 7:30pm at Presser Hall on the Bethany Campus. Bradley has written such famous books as “the Flags of our Fathers” and “Flyboys.” He will give a presentation on “Doing the Impossible” and afterwards will sign books.

And in just 2 weeks, it will be time for the Friends of the Lindsborg Library to hold their annual book sale. On Friday, April 18th, members of the FOLL are invited to a preview sale from 7 until 9pm. Memberships may be purchased at that time. Then, on Saturday, April 19th, the book sale is open to the public from 10am until 6pm. The sale is held at the Lindsborg Library, located on south Main street in Lindsborg.

Also on Saturday, April 19th, the Messiah Evangelical Lutheran Church will hold its 100th anniversary banquet. Tickets are priced at 15$ for adults, 5$ for those 11 and under. They are available by calling the church office at 227-3977.

The Kansas Mennonite Men’s Chorus begins its 40th season under a new director, Greg Bontrager. Following performances in Hutchinson and Newton, the chorus will present a concert on April 20th, at 7pm at Presser Hall.

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

Listen to the podcast of the Lindsborg Town Talk from the 5th of April 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.”