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Salina Journal
Salina Chorale presenting spring 2026 concert, 'Growth'
The Salina Chorale will present its spring concert, called “Growth,” at 4 p.m. March 22 at Sacred Heart Cathedral in Salina, according to a community announcement. The concert is divided into two acts, according to the announcement. Act 1, titled “Becoming,” explores themes of birth, childhood, love and relationships. Songs in this section include “The Awakening” by Joseph M. Martin, “Circle of Life” from “The Lion King,” “Children’s Prayers to God” by C.M. Shearer, “Happy Together” by The Turtles, “Lullabye” by Daniel Elder, “Embraceable You” by George Gershwin and “Come to Me, O My Love” by Allan Robert Petker. Act 2, titled “Becoming Whole,” focuses on reflection, gratitude, challenges and legacy. This portion features songs such as “For the Beauty of the Earth” by John Rutter, “Good Timber Grows” by Roger Emerson, “Seasons of Love,” "That Lonesome Road,” “When I’m Sixty-Four” by The Beatles and “Just a Closer Walk With Thee.” One highlight of the concert is "Cloth of Glory," a piece commissioned in honor of 9/11 by David L. Brunner. He described it as “a song of mending, of rising from the ashes,” noting that “out of the fire, the tribulation, shines the brittle, fragile cloth of glory.” Keri
Hays Post
Bringing musical instrument repair to Hays, rural Kansas communities
MANHATTAN — The next Charlie Parker could be in Scott City and we might never know it, if that child's saxophone fails them and makes them think they're not a great musician. An aspiring Joe Walsh could be shredding guitar over in Cimarron, but no one will hear that...
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Salina Post
Freddy's prototype on Crawford closes after 2021 establishment: "Not sustainable"
The Freddy's Frozen Custard and Steakburgers on Crawford street has reportedly closed. This location was built on May 2021 as its first walk-up and drive-thru prototype. According to JRI Hospitality which is Freddy's largest franchisee, employees were advised 2 weeks in advance before the closing took place. Each employee was offered a chance to apply at any of their other franchise locations in the Salina.
ksal.com
50th Festival to Feature Community Built Installation
A large-scale communal art installation and participatory performance are part of the plans for the 50th Smoky Hill River Festival. According to Salina Arts and Humanities, Prairie Works Design will join the community for the 50th Festival celebration with “Community Tangle.” The large-scale communal art installation and participatory performance invites festivalgoers to create side-by-side over the course of the Festival, taking place in Oakdale Park from June 11–14, 2026.
KWCH.com
Salina restaurant owner keeps relative’s Lincoln legacy alive
DELPHOS, Kan. (KWCH) - A letter written by an 11-year-old Kansas girl is on display at a Salina restaurant, and her great-grandson says her influence on Abraham Lincoln’s appearance — and the fight against slavery — deserves wider recognition. Duane Barron Billings, Grace Bedell’s great-grandson, said the...
Hutch Post
Trinity Catholic Jr/Senior High School to present "Willy Wonka'
Trinity Catholic Junior/Senior High School’s TC Theatre will bring a sweet classic to the stage this week with its production of “Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka.”. Performances are scheduled for 7 p.m. March 5, 6 and 7, with a 3 p.m. matinee on March 8 at the school.
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JRI Hospitality buys 43 more Freddy's restaurants
JRI Hospitality is doubling down on Freddy’s. The Salina, Kansas-based franchisee, already the largest operator in the Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers system, said on Monday that it has acquired 43 restaurants from HCI Hospitality. Terms were not disclosed. JRI already operated 88 locations. This deal will give...
Hutch Post
HutchCC, Salt City Orchestra to Present ‘Between Sound and Silence’
The Hutchinson Community College Symphonic Band and Concert Choir will join forces with the Salt City Orchestra for a special spring concert, “Between Sound and Silence,” at 7 p.m. March 9. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. The concert will celebrate the arrival of spring with music centered on...
Hutch Post
The Coop Chicken Fingers expands into Hutchinson and Wichita
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Crispy, hand-breaded chicken fingers, house-made sauces and a full lineup of combo meals are coming to Hutchinson this spring. The Coop Chicken Fingers plans to open at 420 E. 30th Ave., in the former Taco John’s building, with a target launch in early May. The Hutchinson store will mark the company’s first Kansas location, with a Wichita site expected to follow later this summer.
Salina Post
Smoky Hill Museum presents Americans: A Smithsonian traveling exhibit
The Smoky Hill Museum is one of the first venues in the country to host Americans, a new Smithsonian traveling exhibition touring the nation. Based on an exhibition of the same name at the National Museum of the American Indian and curated by Paul Chaat Smith (Comanche) and Cécile R. Ganteaume, the Americans exhibition uncovers the many ways American Indian images, names, and stories have been part of the nation’s identity since before the country began.
hutchcollegian.com
Larry Hatteberg Speaks to His People at Dillon Lecture Series
Larry Hatteberg, one of KAKE’s most beloved and well-known multimedia journalists, spoke at the latest Dillon Lecture Series that took place on Tuesday at Stringer Fine Arts Center, as the Barbara Pierce Memorial lecturer. Hatteberg, known for his show “Hatteberg’s People”, knew he wanted to work in television since...
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Singing Saints of Saint Paul Lutheran High School to Perform in Hutchinson Monday, March 2nd
CONCORDIA, Mo. — The Singing Saints of Saint Paul Lutheran High School, of Concordia, Missouri, will be performing a concert on Monday, March 2, 2026 at 7:00pm at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, at 407 E 12th Ave, Hutchinson, KS 67501. The choir is on its annual domestic tour, singing...
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Smithsonian Traveling Exhibit Opens Saturday
The Smoky Hill Museum is ready host “Americans”, a new Smithsonian traveling exhibition touring the nation. According to the Museum, based on an exhibition of the same name at the National Museum of the American Indian and curated by Paul Chaat Smith (Comanche) and Cécile R. Ganteaume, the “Americans” exhibition uncovers the many ways American Indian images, names, and stories have been part of the nation’s identity since before the country began.