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Category Archives: Entertainment
Kansas Notable 2019 Books
The State Library of Kansas Announces the 2019 Kansas Notable Books 15 books celebrating Kansas cultural heritage
Topeka, KS – State Librarian Eric Norris announced today the 14th annual selection of Kansas Notable Books. The fifteen books feature quality titles with wide public appeal, either written by a Kansan or about a Kansas related topic.
“I am proud to present the 2019 Kansas Notable Book list. Choosing only 15 books is no easy task,” said Eric Norris, State Librarian. “The selection committee began with a pool of nearly 100 submitted titles and worked diligently to identify the year’s best works by Kansas authors and illustrators, as well as those works that highlight our history and heritage. Kansans are encouraged to visit their local public library and celebrate the artists and the artistry of Kansas.”
Kansas Notable Books is a project of the Kansas Center for the Book, a program of the State Library. The Kansas Center for the Book is a state affiliate of the Center for the Book in the Library of Congress. Throughout the award year, the State Library promotes and encourages the promotion of all titles on this year’s list at literary events, and among librarians and booksellers.
An awards ceremony will be held at the Kansas Book Festival, Saturday, September 14, 2019, at the State Capitol to recognize the talented Notable Book authors. The public is invited.
For more information about Kansas Notable Books, call 785-296-3296, visit kslib.info/notablebooks or email [email protected] .
2019 Kansas Notable Books
American Heart by Laura Moriarty (Lawrence), HarperTeen
Buried in the Suburbs by Jamie Lynn Heller (Lenexa), Woodley Press
Brown Enough: A Tale of a Mixed-Race Baseball Team Summer of ’56 by Ken Ohm (Topeka), CreateSpace
The Deepest Roots by Miranda Asebedo (Manhattan), HarperTeen
The Diaries of Reuben Smith, Kansas Settler and Civil War Soldier edited by Lana Wirt Myers (Newton), University Press of Kansas
A Girl Stands at the Door: The Generation of Young Women Who Desegregated America’s Schools by Rachel Devlin (Brooklyn, NY), Basic Books
Eisenhower: Becoming the Leader of the Free World by Louis Galambos (Baltimore, MD), Johns Hopkins University Press
Elevations: A Personal Exploration of the Arkansas River by Max McCoy (Emporia), University Press of Kansas
Heartland: A Memoir of Working Hard and Being Broke in the Richest Country on Earth by Sarah Smarsh (Wichita), Scribner
Night Out by Daniel Miyares (Lenexa), Schwartz & Wade Books
No Place Like Home: Lessons in Activism from LGBT Kansas by C.J. Janovy (Kansas City, MO), University Press of Kansas
No Small Potatoes: Junius G. Groves and His Kingdom in Kansas by Tonya Bolden (New York, NY), illustrations by Don Tate (Austin, TX), Knopf Books for Young Readers
The Pastor Wears a Skirt: Stories of Gender and Ministry by Dorothy Nickel Friesen (Newton), Wipf and Stock Publishers
The Saint of Wolves and Butchers by Alex Grecian (Topeka), G. P. Putnam’s Sons
Seafire by Natalie C. Parker (Lawrence), Razorbill
The State Library of Kansas – To learn more, visit kslib.info.
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Cindy Roupe
Kansas Notable Books Coordinator
State Library of Kansas
300 SW 10th Ave Rm 312-N
Topeka KS 66612
Friday Night Concert: First Southern Baptist Church
The Friday Night Free Concert in the Park series is sponsored by the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce.
The concert this Friday will be moved to the First Southern Baptist Church on South Main Street at 7 p.m.
Featured musicians are The Hemphill Family Band, The Prairie Sunflower Strings and Ryan and Amber Goodbody.
“I am particularly happy to have this lineup of talent,” said Ralph Carlson, event coordinator. “This is a special performance that you should not miss.”
The International Music Day 2019 is a celebration of music all over the world, Carlson said.
“Celebrated yearly on this day, it is a time to enjoy music of all kinds and a chance for community to come together with a common love for music,” he said. “This is our First Annual International Music Day Concert event.
Meet The Author: Ronda Hassig, June 25
Join Hedgehog.INK!
for an Author-talk and Book-signing
with Ronda Hassig
June 25, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. in her home at 512 S. Judson,
(former home of Ken and Charolette Lunt)
Ronda Hassig is a retired middle school librarian and author. She is a 5th generation Kansan born and raised in Lawrence. She has always loved history and she and her husband Rob have traveled the world collecting artifacts from the Civil War, Civil Rights, World War I, World War II, Vietnam, and the Cold War.
Ronda has a passion for primary sources and uses them in all of her books.
Ronda and her husband have recently moved to Fort Scott.
The Greatest Test of Courage follows Edward Mack during World War II. Stationed in the Philippines, his life changed forever on December 7, 1941.
Learn about Edward Mack’s story and how his ring found in California in 2007, prompted the writing of his story.
Chamber Coffee June 13 at Lavender Patch
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WEEKLY CHAMBER COFFEE REMINDER
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Hosted by:
The Lavender Patch
Don’t miss Lavender Fest 2019 on June 15th
from 9:00 am – 3:30 pm!
Location:
2376 Locust Rd., Fort Scott
Thursday, June 13, 2019 at 8:00 a.m.
Visit The Lavender Patch’s web page by clicking HERE.
Chamber members and guests are encouraged to attend for networking, community announcements, and to learn about the hosting business or organization.
Members may pay $1 to make an announcement about an upcoming event, special/sale/discount, or news of any kind.
Upcoming Coffees:
June 20 – Bourbon County Garden Club
June 27 – Integrity Home Health/Walk to End Alzheimer’s Team
July 4 – No Coffee Program due to holiday
July 11 – Open – Call to schedule
Acapella Choir: Friday Night Free Concert
This Friday Night Concert Series, sponsored by the Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce, will feature The Acapella Choir from the Apostolic Christian church, Aleta Banwart director.
The concert is located at First and Main Street and is free to the public.
“The group is popular with our crowd,” Ralph Carlson, event coordinator said. “The crowd sings along as the songs are old familiar hymns. I am looking forward to their appearance.”
In the event of foul weather, the concert will be moved indoors to the Common Grounds Coffee shop, just down the street
Bring chairs as seating is limited.
FSCC Youth Theatre Camp
2019 Youth Theatre Camp
Nearly everyone wants to be a star, right? And, everyone – in his or her own way – can shine brightly. That’s the central message of D.M. Larson’s “To Be a Star.”
The 40-minute play will be presented Aug. 1 and 2 at the Danny and Willa Ellis Family Fine Arts Center as the culminating event of a four-week children’s summer theater camp, conducted by FSCC theater director Allen Twitchell with assistance from FSCC students and staff.
The camp is free to all area youth ages 6 to 17 and runs from 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Thursday beginning with introductions and auditions July 8. Speaking roles are available for 26 young actors, but everyone attending the camp will be utilized.
The script is available to read at freedramaplays.blogspot.com/2016/06/to-be-star-play-for-kids-and-best.html.
Enrollment is open by attending the first day of camp July 8. Late enrollees also will be accepted the first week of camp only.
In addition to rehearsing the play, camp participants receive instruction in theater basics and the chance to engage in theater exercises.
Campers are encouraged to bring snacks and indoor activities for a 15- to 20-minute break time each session.
For more information, contact Twitchell by phone at (620) 218-2147 or by email at [email protected].
What’s Happening in Fort Scott This Week by the Chamber of Commerce
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Kids Eat Free Lunch At The Keyhole, noon to 1pm, Mon.-Fri., now through July 26th!! 10th & Main St., across from the Fort Scott High School
Sack lunches will be provided to those under 18. Children check in, no need to give names, and then pick up a lunch of shelf-stable meals. Open to all kids, regardless of income; no need to reside in Fort Scott
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Care to Share (“The Sharing Bucket”) will be hosting the 5th Annual “TaTa” Ride on June 15th, 2019 and an “AR-15 Gun Raffle”. Raffle tickets are $5 each and on sale now! ATF Regulations apply. Contact Stacey Wright for tickets or more info. (See flyer below)
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Hedgehog.INK now has gardening books on the sale rack in the front of the store – These books are FREE, for a donation to Fort Scott High School Thespians. Funds raised will help send students to the international competition in late June
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Benefit Bass Fishing Tournaments & Raffles for Class of ’91 Grad Chad Elmer – Entry fees will go toward’s Chad’s upcoming expenses and prize money. Raffles include fishing and outdoor gear, ammo, an AR15 gun, and more! (See flyer below for complete details)
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Weekly Livestock Sale at Fort Scott Livestock Market. Starting at 10am on both Fridays & Saturdays
Fridays: Cows, Pairs, Big Bulls
Saturdays: Stocker & Feeder Cattle, followed by any cows & bulls that come in late Friday & Saturday. Cafe open both sale days. You don’t have to be a buyer, just to come watch the sale and visit the cafe!
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| 7 | YPL First Friday Luncheon (Young Professional’s League of Bourbon County) – Papa Don’s, 10 N. Main St., 12-1pm Open to YPL members or anyone interested in the organization |
| 7 | Friday Night Concert in the Park – Heritage Park Pavillion, 1st & Main St., 7-8pm
This Friday’s show will feature the local favorite band “The Eastsiders”. The band does Christian, gospel and classic rock. Many of the songs are originals written by lead singer Danny Brown. The crowd loves this band! The concerts are organized by Ralph Carlson. If you or someone you know is interested in performing, contact Ralph at [email protected] Bring your lawn chair as seating is limited. In the event of rain, we will move to Common Ground Coffee Co., at |
| 8 | Farmer’s Market – Skubitz Plaza (in front of the historic fort)
Saturday Mornings, 8:00am – 12:00pm Fort Scott Farmers’ Market is a farmer driven and run market. The farmers work hard to produce the very finest produce available. We also provide a great venue for community organizations to promote their mission and raise funds We are focused on fresh locally produce farm products |
| 8 | Kiwanis 3-Person Scholarship Scramble – Woodland Hills Golf Course, 2414 S. Horton, 9am-2pm
Contact Shannon O’Neil for more information/registration: 620-223-5060 |
| 8 | Storytime at Hedgehog.INK – 16 S. Main St., 10:30am
Join Addisyn for a celebration of fairy tales! (See flyer below) For more information, visit: https://www.facebook.com/hedgesbookstore/ |
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5th Annual Fire Department Benefit Ride – this year’s ride will benefit local family, Jack & Stephanie Lockwood. Stephanie is battling leukemia (See flyer below)
Schedule:
12pm – register at Fire Station 1
1pm – 100 mile ride begins at Fire Station 1 (1604 S. National Ave.), ends at Holmtown Pub (206 N. National Ave.)
5pm – Live music by Royce Hyer
6pm – Live music by the Dirty Bourbon Band
There will be a gun raffle inbetween bands. Come on out and help support the Lockwood family!
To watch a Dirty Bourbon Band video, visit their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/DirtyBourbonBand/
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Cinema Saturdays at the Gordon Parks Museum – FSCC Ellis Fine Arts Center, 2108 S. Horton, 12-2pm
The Gordon Parks Museum will show the films of Gordon Parks on Saturdays this summer starting on June 8 at 12:00 p.m. in the museum on the FSCC campus. This free event will feature Mr. Parks’ films and one of Kevin Willmott’s films
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Barks & Brews at Boiler Room Brewhaus – 2 S. National Ave.
Join Paws and Claws as we celebrate the release of the Farm Dog Pils from The Boiler Room Brewhaus. In addition to a great, local craft beer, there will be sodas, food, and live music. A portion of proceeds from Farm Dog sales will be donated to Paws and Claws. Hot dogs and sides available for a free will donation. We will even have a few furry critters available for adoption and some great pet products to raffle off!
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| 8 | BBQ Fundraiser for Hammond Community Center Maintenance – Hammond Community Center, 2275 Soldier Rd., 5-7pm
Please help us maintain our beloved community building! Free Will Offering * Take Out Available Menu: Smoked Ham/Pulled Park, Baked Beans, |
| 9 | Team Trivia at the Boiler Room Brewhaus – 10 S. National, 3-5pm Exciting, fun and challenging team trivia. Put your team together (maximum of 8 teams, maximum of 5 members on a team) $5 per person. Cash prizes for winning team. Pre-register at the tap room |
Fort Scott Special Events June 7-9
Friday Night Concert: The Eastsiders
The Friday Night Free Concert is located at Heritage Park Pavillion, First and Main Street.
This Fridays show will feature the Local favorite band “The Eastsiders”, said Ralph Carlson, coordinator.
The band does Christian music, many of the songs are originals written by Lead Singer Danny Brown,” Carlson said. “They also do gospel and classic rock. In addition to Brown, Michael Shead lead guitar, Matt MacFadden on the bass guitar, Rob Hunt, Keyboard and Paul Studyvin on percussion. The crowd loves this band. In the event of rain, we will move to The Common Grounds Coffee Shop. Be sure to bring your lawn Chair as seating is limited. I am really pleased to have this band return for us.”
Good Ol’ Days 2019 Parade Winners Announced
Good Ol’ Days 2019: What Was Your Special Moment?
The Good Ol’ Days is the annual town-wide gathering, which includes a parade, vendors on Main Street, comedy and music entertainment, a carnival, a fun run/walk and activites at the Fort Scott National Historic Site. It has grown to include the Fort Scott Munitions Customer Appreciation Day Car Show and events.
Check the following photos to see if your special moment is caught.
If not, submit yours in the comments section.
This is a segment of the parade highlights:
Several drones were seen overhead during the parade. This drone, at Wall and National Avenue, got caught in some electric wires and fell to the ground barely missing these three small children a few minutes after this photo was taken.
Vendors selling food, goods and services lined North Main Street:
The carnival, Red Garter Saloon and shows in Memorial Hall drew parade goers, following the Good Ol’ Days Parade Friday night.
