Fort Scott Weekend Events Jan. 18-20
Category Archives: Entertainment
The Prairie Troubadour Feb. 22-23
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New Years Eve Party at The River Room
New Year’s Eve at the River Room Event Venue consists of a cocktail party, catered dinner and live music with dancing.
The cocktail party with live music by The Gary Thompson Trio is from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM.
The dinner, catered by Crooner’s Lounge with live music by the Gary Thompson Trio from is from 7:30 to 9:00 PM.
There will be a live concert and dancing with MultiPhonic from 9:00 PM to 1:00 AM.
Tickets are $50.00 per person which includes dinner, live music and a champagne toast at midnight.
Seating Arrangements will be at tables accommodating eight people per table.
For more information or to purchase tickets call 620) 224-9787.
Upcoming Special Events In Fort Scott
Sock Hop at the Brewhaus For New Years Eve
The Boiler Room Brewhaus, 2 S. National, is having a sock hop to bring in the new year.
The New Years Eve Party, December 31, starts and 8 p.m. and ends at 1 a.m.
“People can dress in 50s style, it’s optional, but more fun,” Barbara Ritter, who along with husband Bryan, are the owners.
“We are having a food share, where everyone brings something,” she said.
“People will have to pay for the drinks,” Barbara said. “But the food portion is free. Free soft drinks for designated drivers”.
Be prepared to do the Hoola Hoop and the Limbo, both 1950s favorites, Ritter said, with a smile.
For more information, contact the brewhaus at 620-644-5032.
Fort Scott Chamber Happenings Dec. 21
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Friday Night Free Concert At Common Grounds
Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce Friday night concert is this Friday at 7 p.m. at Common Grounds Coffee Shop. The Eastsiders Band will provide a concert.
New Years Eve Party At River Room
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Crooners & 56J Productions are Hosting a New Year’s Eve Party at The River Room!
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Come celebrate with us on Monday, December 31st, 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the
historic River Room
3 W. Oak, Fort Scott
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Chamber of Commerce What’s Happening
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Weekend Events Dec. 14-16
Christmas Parade Winners
The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce would like to thank all who braved the cold for the 2018 Christmas Parade in Downtown Fort Scott Tuesday, December 4th. The theme was “It’s a Cowboy Christmas!” and the parade was sponsored by Briggs of Fort Scott.
The Chamber would also like to announce the parade entry winners: 1st place winner, receiving a $75 prize, was Fort Scott Community College; 2nd place winner, receiving a $50 prize, was Parkway Church of God Holiness. The 3rd place winner, receiving a $25 prize, was Twister Trailer.
Putting on such events takes many hands, time and talent. The Chamber is sincerely appreciative of all who volunteered, entered, and otherwise contributed to the parade.
Contact the Chamber for more information at 620-223-3566.
New Interpretive Signs Greet Kansas Byway Travelers
TOPEKA – Travelers on the 12 scenic or historic byways in Kansas will enjoy their trips even more this year thanks to new or upgraded interpretive signs at 39 locations across the state. Kansas Byways are a collection of routes that highlight the beauty, history and heritage of Kansas; help stimulate the economy through tourism; and promote a positive image of the state.
The Kansas Byways program is jointly managed by the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT), the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT), the Kansas Historical Society (KHS) and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). Nine of the routes are scenic byways (two of which are national scenic byways) and three are historic byways.
The latest $1.44 million project included construction of five new kiosks housing interpretive panels, the rehabilitation of 12 existing kiosks and their signs, 26 interpretive signage plazas and 12 Kansas Byway welcome boards which will guide travelers to the byways as they travel the state. In all, 142 panel surfaces were produced.
KDOT and KDWPT received a $220,000 National Scenic Byway grant from the FHWA in 2010 to develop the Kansas Byways Interpretive Plan. KDOT and KDWPT evenly split the required 20 percent match of $44,000. Fermata, Inc. of Austin, Tex., was awarded the contract for the plan, which served as the basis for the signage project.
In 2014, KDWPT received a two-phase Transportation Alternative Grant from the FHWA which was administered through KDOT for design and construction. RDG Planning and Design, Omaha, Neb., was responsible for the design phase ($235,560). GSR Construction, Inc., Lawrence, served as general contractor ($986,168) for the construction phase. KDWPT paid the required 20 percent match for each phase.
“The project is the result of a huge partnership, and we want to thank our partners in this effort,” said Scott Shields, KDOT Byways Manager. “They include the National Scenic Byway Program, the FHWA, local byway committees, KDOT and KDWPT staff, local Kansas Byway cities and counties and the KHS.”
Members of the local byway committees appreciate the enhancements to their byways.
“The kiosk and new interpretive signage add so much to the history and understanding of the surrounding area for tourists to stop and read,” said Kaye Kuhn, Gypsum Hills Scenic Byway, south central Kansas.
Jayne Humphrey Pearce added, “The Western Vistas Historic Byway Steering Committee is delighted that these new features are now available to those exploring our byway.”
For information about exploring the Kansas Byways, visit https://www.travelks.com/ksbyways/.