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celebrates year of changes,
reveals six new shows
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Members of the Russian National Ballet return to Albert Taylor Hall with a classic: “Sleeping Beauty.”
A little bit of everything
for 2016 – 2017
Performing Arts Series
By Regina Murphy
[email protected]
About 30 supporters of the Emporia Arts Center attended a reception
and brief business meeting July 13.
President of the Board Teresa Maley
passed the gavel to Roberta “Bo”
Swanson and Executive Director
Dawn Young spoke about successes
of the past year and revealed the upcoming Performing Arts Series.
“The past nine months have
been so rewarding,” Young said.
“During the transition, the board
took on many roles and responsibilities. Kaila Mock got all the
classes together. Rebecca Romano
did all of the marketing.”
The impact on the community
since Young came on board has
been substantial.
“The EAC is so much more than
the performing artist series,” she
said. “We contribute to Emporia
by fostering creativity. We have
served 651 students throughout
the area. The Artmobile is out at
the Teddy Bear Clinic, school carnivals, street festivals and Live in
the Lot. The kids love it.
“Our ‘Design with’ classes have
been immensely popular. Chef
Brian Romano has donated his
time to a series of culinary classes
and Flint Hills Technical College’s
culinary students did the special
pre-opera dinner this year,” Young
said. “Over 100 people attended
our clay open house.”
“I feel very blessed to have been
the president the last two years,”
Maley said. “It has been so fun and
I’ve learned so much. I am forever
indebted to Dawn, Kaila and Rebecca for their hard work, dedication
and great ideas.
“I see that the EAC is headed
into a wonderful direction as we
celebrate 40 years and five years in
the building.”
Young also paid tribute to Jerry
Troxell, a retired Emporia educator
who volunteered his skills and who
died recently.
“Jerry had a patient nature and
limitless knowledge,” Young said.
“He was a consistent instructor for
children and adults.”
The Emporia Arts Center has announced the 2016 – 2017 Performing Arts Series. The six shows are
unique to Emporia, from stunning
acrobats to ballet to educational
music, with four international performances coming from Scotland,
China, Germany and Russia.
“We are excited to announce this
year’s Performing Arts Series,” Ex-
Emporia Arts Center
Performing Arts Series
2016 – 2017
Season tickets: 343-6473
Sept. 9 – Vocal Trash
Oct. 18 – Julie Fowlis
Dec. 13 – Shanghai Acrobats of China
Feb. 26 – The Morgenstern Trio
April 27 – Russian National Ballet
Summer 2017 – Missoula Children’s
Theatre
For more Information:
emporiaksart.org
ecutive Director Dawn Young said.
“We feel the series is not only a good
mix of events that will appeal to children and adults alike, but each show
reflects the beauty of the Arts in its
own cultural expression. And Emporians can experience an Art event
that is rarely experienced in smalltown America.”
A little eco-art
The first performance is Vocal
Trash, a group which focuses on
educating students about environmentalism. Vocal Trash is described
as “Glee, with a kick.”
Please see EAC, Page 8
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The Shanghai Acrobats of China will dazzle with feats of physical
agility Dec. 13 in Albert Taylor Hall.
Candidate meet and greet held Tuesday
By Jessie Wagoner
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Constituents had a chance to
meet with legislative candidates on
Tuesday evening.
The Emporia Area Chamber of
Commerce Government Matters
Committee hosted the meet and
greet at the Mary Herbert Education Center.
District 17 candidates for the
Kansas State Senate were eager to
meet with visitors. Incumbent Jeff
Longbine and his challenger, Susan
Fowler, both had a steady stream
of visitors at their tables. Attendees could move from table to table
to visit with candidates and learn
more about their campaigns. Longbine said representing constituents
for the last six years has been his
priority and he plans to continue to
do so.
“In my six years in the Senate,
I’ve tried to represent this district
to the best of my ability,” Longbine
said. “I’ve listened to all of my constituents — not just a portion of
my constituents — to try to figure
out what is best for the district as a
whole. I haven’t always voted with
the Republicans and certainly have
not voted with (Gov. Sam) Brownback all the time. I have voted the
way my district wants me to vote.
Standing up for K-12 education and
higher ed are huge priorities for
this district and I think if you talk
to those groups and organizations
they feel like I’ve worked very hard
to represent their interests.”
Fowler, who has served as the
chair of the Lyon County Democrats for many years, said she to is
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Susan Fowler, candidate for the 17th District Senate seat visits with constituents during the meet and
greet on Tuesday evening.
ready to fight for what is best for
District 17. Her priorities include
rebuilding the economy, restoring
public education funding and repairing broken systems.
“I will fight for the people of the
17th district with the same determination that I fought and defeated
cancer this year,” Fowler said.
Don Hill currently holds the 60th
District House of Representatives
seat but, he has announced that he
will not be running for re-election.
There are currently four candidates
hoping to claim his seat