Category Archives: Entertainment
VFW Auto & Motorcycle Show Sept. 11
Friday Night Free Concert: Stephan Moses
Stephan Moses, from Nevada, MO, will be the guest performer at this week’s Friday Night Concert. Moses is a songwriter vocalist and musician who plays guitar, banjo, and mandolin. He will perform a variety of musical selections. Moses owns and enjoys playing a number of Gretsch guitars and is a collector of guitars and songs. He performs an eclectic setlist, but he really enjoys playing the blues and gospel.
“Moses has played in a worship band and also several bands including Cloudpoint, The Barons of Blues, and the Blind Pigs. He has performed for United Way functions and the Philanthropics Society in Story County, Iowa,” concert-series organizer Ralph Carlson said. “We are pleased to welcome Moses back and invite you to bring a friend and join us for an evening of great music.“
The one-hour concert begins at 7 p.m. in the Loading Dock at Common Ground Coffee Co., 12 E. Wall Street. The shows, sponsored by the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce, are free and open to the public. Dave Oas and Jim Butler provide the sound each week.
Educational Youth Programming to Be Offered at Fair
Byline: Tori White and Josie Plumlee
Fort Scott, KS – The Southwind Extension District will present two new and engaging youth educational programs at the 2022 Bourbon County Fair.
The first of these programs is “Next Level Photography. Youth will learn about the rule of thirds, different viewpoints, and candid photos. This is a free program for 5th through 8th grade students that will be offered by Southwind Intern Tori White at each of the county fairs in the Southwind Extension District. Pre-registration is required at https://bit.ly/3MwSMyK. Children are encouraged to bring their own camera if they have one. If your child does not have a camera, we will have cameras available for them to borrow. This program will be held on Thursday, July 21st at the Bourbon County Fairgrounds from 2 to 4 PM.
The second of these programs is “Junk Drawer Robotics.” Youth of all ages are invited to attend this come and go program which emphasizes different aspects of robotics while youth build their own robots and develop robotics knowledge and skill. Junk Drawer Robotics does not require any pre-registration and is an activity visitor of all ages can enjoy! Junk Drawer Robotics, offered by Southwind Intern Josie Plumlee, will be featured at the Bourbon County Fair on July 21st from 12 to 3 PM at the fairgrounds.
If you have questions, contact our Iola Extension Office at 620-365-2242.
Friday Night Free Concert: DJ Brown and Bourbon County Revival
DJ Brown and The Bourbon County Revival will be the featured entertainment at this week’s Friday Night Concert. The local four-piece band plays classic rock, country, and Red Dirt. Band members are Danny Brown on acoustic guitar and vocals, Robert Uhler on drums, Jerry Bahr on banjo, electric, acoustic and bass guitars, and vocals, and Randy Brasuell on mandolin, fiddle, bass and electric guitars, and vocals.
“These talented guys have been playing together for quite some time and are a crowd favorite,” concert-series organizer Ralph Carlson said. “We’re pleased to welcome them back to perform in our downtown pavilion. Bring a friend and join us for a great show.“
The concert begins at 7 p.m. at the Heritage Park Pavilion at First and Main streets. The shows, sponsored by the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce, are free and open to the public. Dave Oas and Jim Butler provide the sound each week. Due to limited seating, attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs.
In the event of inclement weather, the concert will be moved to the Loading Dock at Common Ground Coffee Co., 12 E. Wall Street.
Chamber Golf Classic This Friday
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D. J. Brown/Bourbon County Review at Free Friday Concert
DJ Brown and The Bourbon County Revival will be the featured entertainment at this week’s Friday Night Concert. The local four-piece band plays classic rock, country, and Red Dirt. Band members are Danny Brown on acoustic guitar and vocals, Robert Uhler on drums, Jerry Bahr on banjo, electric, acoustic and bass guitars, and vocals, and Randy Brasuell on mandolin, fiddle, bass and electric guitars, and vocals.
“These talented guys have been playing together for quite some time and are a crowd favorite,” concert-series organizer Ralph Carlson said. “We’re pleased to welcome them back to perform in our downtown pavilion. Bring a friend and join us for a great show.“
The concert begins at 7 p.m. at the Heritage Park Pavilion at First and Main streets. The shows, sponsored by the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce, are free and open to the public. Dave Oas and Jim Butler provide the sound each week. Due to limited seating, attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs.
In the event of inclement weather, the concert will be moved to the Loading Dock at Common Ground Coffee Co., 12 E. Wall Street.
Bourbon County Dems Summer Social is July 17
Bourbon County Democrats will hold their Summer Social on Sunday, July 17th, from 2 – 4 p.m., in the Buck Run Community Center’s Little Gym.
Provided will be cool refreshments, music by the Hemphills, drawings, and a silent auction.
Guest speakers will be Jeanna Repass, who is running for Kansas Secretary of State, and Reverend Mark Holland, who is running for the U.S. Senate.
Join them for an entertaining and informative afternoon. Anyone in the community is invited to join, as this is a social event.
Submitted by Carol MacArthur
Chair, Bourbon Co. Democrats
620 215 1505
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Reading suggestion: They Want to Kill Americans by Malcolm Nance
History of White Supremacy and current state of it.
“Serving Bourbon County’s Registered Democrats”
Live Rock, R&B, and Pop Music Tonight at the Liberty Theater
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FSCC Foundation Gala July 16: RSVP by July 10
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Music Performance Fundraiser for Gordon Park Museum July 8
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Priscilla Howe to Perform for Summer Reading on July 12
Priscilla Howe to Perform for Summer Reading on July 12
Storyteller Priscilla Howe will perform on July 12 at 10 a.m. in the main auditorium at Memorial Hall.
Priscilla tells original stories with the help of her puppet friends. Learn more about Priscilla’s work at her website: https://www.priscillahowe.com
Library performances are free and open to the public. This event is part of the library’s summer reading program. Learn more about and register for the program at: https://fortscott.mykansaslibrary.org/summer-reading/youth-summer-reading-2022
This performance is made possible in part by partnerships with Garnett Public Library and Mound City Public Library and is provided in partnership with USD 234.