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

Looks like July is a good month for art lovers in Lindsborg. Representing the peforming arts is live theater in the form of Broadway RFD, and there are at least 3 places with new art exhibitions on display in July.

Starting at the Bethany Home, area photographer Kathy Shogren will display some of her award winning nature photographs during the month of July. Included in the display are wonderful photos of landscapes, close-ups of insects and flowers.

Next we head over to the Red Barn Studio, where Roger Gerberding is the artist-in-residence in early July. Roger, who is from Council Bluffs Iowa, is returning to the Red Barn for his 2nd year. He will be teaching a pastel workshop on Saturday, July 12th. Contact the Red Barn at 227-2217 for more information.

And over at the Sandzen Gallery, artist Anne Horton presents Paper and Paint, a series of new works by the artist. The exhibition runs through August 24th, and tomorrow, Sunday July 6th, there will be a reception for Anne and guest artist David Kinder from 2-4pm at the Sandzen Gallery.

Broadway RFD. The name itself is a contrast between city and country and highlights the best of both worlds present at a Broadway RFD performance, high quality theater in a comfortable, small-town setting.

This year, the talented cast and crew of the midwest’s longest running outdoor theater is presenting State Fair. Performances are in Swensson Park, starting at 8:30 pm on July 18th, 19th, 25th and 26th. Tickets are 6$ for adults and 4$ for children. They may be purchased in advance at the Lindsborg Chamber of Commerce or at the park the evening of the shows.

And congratulations to everyone who participated in the Lindsborg Tomorrow Wellness Trek! The trek ran for the month of June and over 75 people participated; winners will be celebrated at an upcoming event later this summer.

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

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

I hope everyone who attended Midsummer’s last weekend had a great time! If you missed it, or just want to re-live the experience, head over to the Midsummer’s web site, midsummersday.org, where you’ll find plenty of photos from last weekend.

This is a relatively quiet weekend in Lindsborg, though the sports minded may want to head down to the Lindsborg Municipal swimming pool between 9am and 1pm today where the Lindsborg Wavemakers swim team is hosting a swim meet.

Next weekend starts a day early, as we celebrate our country’s independence on Friday, July 4th. Here in Lindsborg there will be an event at Swensson Park, starting at 6pm. There will be food, a performance by the Lindsborg Community Band, and more.

Lindsborg area residents who have enjoyed the fireworks display at Bethany College in past years should know that the location has changed this year. In 2008, the Lindsborg fireworks display will be 3.5 miles south of Lindsborg, on old hiway 81. Limited parking will be available at Smoky Valley Shooting Sports; carpooling is advised.

You can help support this fireworks display by purchasing an Old Fashioned Fourth of July t-shirt from the Chamber of Commerce and select locations throughout Lindsborg; the price is 10$.

Looking ahead just a bit, if it’s summer, it must be time for Broadway RFD! This year, the talented cast and crew of the midwest’s longest running outdoor theater is presenting State Fair. Performances are in Swensson Park, starting at 8:30 pm on July 18th, 19th, 25th and 26th. Tickets are 6$ for adults and 4$ for children. They may be purchased in advance at the Lindsborg Chamber of Commerce or at the park the evening of the shows.

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

Listen to the podcast of the Lindsborg Town Talk from the 28th of June 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.

Good Morning! Today marks the day Lindsborg Celebrates Midsummers! Activities begin in about an hour, at 9:30 in Swensson Park. Admission is 5$, with kids under 12 free.

This festival, which welcomes the arrival of the summer solstice, is one of the most popular of all Swedish holidays and is celebrated world wide.

This year, Lindsborg’s Midsummer’s Festival is bigger and better than ever. There’s so much going on I can only cover the highlights!

So, for more detailed information, goto midsummersday.org.

As usual, the Lindsborg youth and adult Swedish dancers will perform. But, in a twist, after their initial performances, the audience will be invited to participate. That’s always a lot of fun.

New this year, visitors will experience a quaint Swedish village, featuring artists studios, settlers homes, a storyteller’s den and a homemaker’s kitchen.

There will also be a children’s area with crafts, games and story-telling.

Two special guests will be featured: author Kathy Bernstrom and musician and story-teller John Berquist.

Other activities include a style show at the adjacent Bethany Lutheran Church.

In the northern part of Swensson Park the Volvo Car Club of America will host their regional rally; there will be a wide variety of Volvos on display, including one that has close to 3 million miles!

Visitors to Lindsborg are invited to join in a new event this year, the Midsummer’s Interlude, in downtown Lindsborg from 4 until 7pm. There will be live music, featuring the band known as Mainstreet, Swedish food, games and shopping. While enjoying the interlude, folks can judge maypole entries created by many local businesses.

After that, folks are encouraged to head down to the Swedish Pavilion near the old Mill for the traditional raising of the Maypole, followed by traditional Swedish dances.

Lindsborg’s Midsummers celebration begins at 9:30 in Swensson Park, today, June 21st. Admission is 5$, with kids under 12 free.

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

Listen to the podcast of the Lindsborg Town Talk from the 21st of June 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.

It’s just one week until Lindsborg celebrates Midsummers’ Day on Saturday, June 21st. This festival, which welcomes the arrival of the summer solstice, is one of the most popular of all Swedish holidays and is celebrated world wide. Lindsborg’s Midsummer’s Day Festival, always an enjoyable event, will see a number of changes this year.

Yes, the Swedish dancers will still perform, but in addition this year’s event will feature new events and activities designed to embrace Lindsborg’s Swedish heritage and to involve festival attendees more intimately in the celebration.

New this year, visitors will experience a quaint Swedish village, featuring artists studios, settlers homes, a storyteller’s den and a homemaker’s kitchen.

There will also be a children’s area with crafts, games and story-telling.

In addition to performances by both the youth and adult Swedish dancers, two special guests will be featured: author Kathy Bernstrom and musician and story-teller John Berquist.

Other activities include a style show at the adjacent Bethany Lutheran Church.

In the northern part of Swensson Park the Volvo Car Club of America will host their regional rally; there will be a wide variety of Volvos on display, including one that has close to 3 million miles!

Visitors to Lindsborg are invited to join in a new event this year, the Midsummer’s Interlude, in downtown Lindsborg from 4 until 7pm. There will be live music, featuring the band known as Mainstreet, Swedish food, games and shopping. While enjoying the interlude, folks can judge maypole entries created by many local businesses.

After that, folks are encouraged to head down to Swedish Pavilion near the old Mill for the traditional raising of the Maypole, followed by traditional Swedish dances.

Lindsborg’s Midsummers celebration begins at 9:30 in Swensson Park on June 21st.

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

Listen to the podcast of the Lindsborg Town Talk from the 14th of June 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.

Good morning! Today is the day of Lindsborg’s annual city-wide garage sale. The event started at 8 this morning, and lasts till at least mid-afternoon. Over 25 families are participating and maps are available at the Lindsborg Chamber of Commerce.

Well, it’s just two weeks until Lindsborg celebrates Midsummer’s Day on Saturday, June 21st. This festival, held to celebrate the beginning of summer, is one of the most popular of all Swedish celebrations and is celebrated world wide. Lindsborg’s celebration, always an enjoyable event, will see a number of changes this year.

Yes, the Swedish dancers will still perform, but in addition this year’s event will feature new events and activities designed to embrace Lindsborg’s Swedish heritage and to involve festival attendees more intimately in the celebration.

New this year, visitors will experience a quaint Swedish village, featuring artists studios, settlers homes, a storyteller’s den and a homemaker’s kitchen.

There will also be a children’s area with crafts, games and story-telling.

In addition to performances by both the youth and adult Swedish dancers, two special guests will be featured: author Kathy Bernstrom and musician and story-teller John Berquist.

Other activities include a style show at the adjacent Bethany Lutheran Church.

In the northern part of Swensson Park the Volvo Car Club of America will host their regional rally; there will be a wide variety of Volvos on display.

Visitors to Lindsborg are invited to join in a new event this year, the Midsummer’s Interlude, in downtown Lindsborg from 4 until 7pm. There will be live music, featuring Mainstreet, food, games and shopping.

After that, folks are encouraged to head down to Swedish Pavilion near the old Mill for the traditional raising of the Maypole, followed by traditional Swedish dances.

Lindsborg’s Midsummer’s celebration begins at 9:30 in Swensson Park on June 21st.

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

Listen to the podcast of the Lindsborg Town Talk from the 7th of June 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 circus is coming; the circus is coming!

Yes, it’s true. The circus is coming to Lindsborg!

On Friday, May 23rd, for one day only, the Culpepper & Meriweather Circus will return to the Smoky Valley for two performances, at 5pm and 7:30pm.

The shows will be in a three-section Big Top tent set up in the 300 block of East Lincoln street in Lindsborg. Advance tickets are available at 8$ for adults, 6$ ages 2-12 and under 2 are free. Tickets will be available the day of the circus at 11$ for adults and 7$ for kids, so it’s definitely worth getting your tickets early.

Also, the circus is sponsored by the Lindsborg Kiwanis club, and proceeds from advance ticket sales help provide funds for a variety of Kiwanis-sponsored civic, youth and charitable projects.

The day of the circus promises to be an exciting one. Starting around 9:30am is the raising of the circus tent. After the tent is raised, tours will be available. Then, starting at 4pm, the midway opens for rides, concessions, the moon bounce and more.

Then from 5 until 6:30 and again from 7:30 until 9, there will be 2 performances under the big top.

This year’s lineup includes an all-star group of performers and entertainers who are bound to delight audience members of all ages.

The program includes performing camels, a high-wire act, an actual dog and pony show, circus clowns and more.

Listen to the podcast of the Lindsborg Town Talk from the 10th of May 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.”

So don’t forget to get your tickets in advance and enjoy the circus! That’s Friday, May 23rd, when the circus comes to Lindsborg! Tickets may be purchased at Scott’s Hometown Foods, the Lindsborg Chamber of Commerce, Lindsborg State Bank, all in Lindsborg, and both Farmers’ State banks in Lindsborg and Marquette.

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

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

This weekend marks the return of Millfest! The past comes to life during Millfest! Held at the Old Mill in Lindsborg, this unique event celebrates our Kansas heritage with tours of the 1898 Smoky Valley Flour Mill, arts and crafts demonstrations, great food and live music!

The festivities begin at 9am, today, and continue until 5pm. On Sunday, Millfest is happening from from noon till 5. That’s this 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! Tours begin every 10 minutes starting at 9:30 on Saturday, and noon on Sunday.

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. Once the machinery is turned off, families may tour the mill with their younger ones.

There will also be demonstrations about daily life and work in the pioneer area, and the arts area will feature artists dedicated to preserving traditions of the past. During Millfest you can enjoy demonstartions and sales of crafts like woodcarving, quiliting, wheatweaving and more.

For your musical entertainment, on Saturday various performers will serenade the crowd with lively traditional tunes. On Sunday you can hear Dulcimers, etc and the Flatland String Band.

Another highlight of the weekend is the Millfest Bake-off, Sunday May 4th. Judging takes place at 2pm and wonderful prizes are available for winners in 3 categories. 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 3rd of May 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.”