Symphony in the Flint Hills Signature Event ends early due to severe storm
For Ben Postlethwait, there’s no “I” in “Green Team”
For about 15 years, Ben Postlethwait has joined forces with the Evergy Green Team to set up and clean up the Signature Event. Read more to learn what Ben enjoys most about the event, why this year feels like “payback” and how the event is like one big, happy family reunion he looks forward to every […]
Read moreJim Richardson Art Reception
You’re invited to join us for Jim Richardson’s exhibit and to celebrate our stellar volunteers. ** Stars Above, Prairie Below ** Jim Richardson, a photographer for National Geographic Magazine and a contributing editor for TRAVELER Magazine, has traveled the world covering cultural and environmental issues, including perils to the night sky. Richardson’s photo documentation of […]
Read moreHeidi Schaaf’s Phone Book Art on Exhibit
Made of non-precious and atypical art materials, Heidi Schaaf chose a challenging material to work with as an important aspect to her work because she strives to have a partnership with it, where ideas can be generated based on the physical qualities. “The Manhattan phone book is an ideal material to experiment with, because it […]
Read moreJim Richardson Art Reception
You’re invited to join us for Jim Richardson’s exhibit and to celebrate our stellar volunteers on February 23, 2019 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Symphony in the Flint Hills Gallery (331 Broadway, Cottonwood Falls, KS). The event is open to the public. ** Stars Above, Prairie Below ** Jim Richardson, a photographer for […]
Read moreSFH Featured in Smithsonian Magazine
Symphony in the Flint Hills was honored to host Jeff MacGregor and Ackerman + Gruber with the Smithsonian Magazine in June as part of our mission to heighten appreciation and knowledge of the Flint Hills tallgrass prairie. Read Jeff’s article, “What Makes the Flint Hills of Kansas a Sight to See” and pass it on. […]
Read more2019 Prairie Art and Auction Call for Entry
Symphony in the Flint Hills, Inc. announces its Call for Entry annual juried Prairie Art Exhibit and Auction. Kate Van Steenhuyse and Kristin Beal, co-founders of Harvester Arts in Wichita, Kansas, will be the 2019 Prairie Art jurors. All entries must be postmarked, emailed or delivered by February 18, 2019. Click here for more information and to download the […]
Read moreSept. 7-8: Jump!Star Constellate 4 Events
Let’s invent recipes for the future together! Join us for Jump!Star Constellate 4: Traditional Foods and Future Farms WALK: THE PRAIRIE TO LEARN ABOUT INDIGENOUS EDIBLE PLANTS TALK: WITH SCIENTISTS ABOUT SUSTAINABLE FOODS OF THE FUTURE + SHARE YOUR FAMILY TRADITIONS COOK: FUTURE-TRADITIONAL RECIPES WITH REGIONAL CHEFS EAT: COMMUNITY POTLUCK LUNCH + CELESTIAL SNACKS (All events are free. Prairie […]
Read moreOpera Workshop in the Flint Hills August 3-5
Symphony in the Flint Hills and International Opera Workshop presents Opera Workshop in the Flint Hills, a master class of advanced students and young professional singers who will perform in Marion, Kansas August 3 through 5. “We have 11 young singers participating this summer from Kansas, North Carolina, Texas, Ohio, Oklahoma and China. It is […]
Read moreGallery Open House: Valerie Simonelli
Join us in the Symphony in the Flint Hills Art Gallery (331 Broadway, Cottonwood Falls, KS) for an open house – featuring art, music and refreshments – to celebrate the opening of Valerie Simonelli’s exhibit on Saturday, July 28 from 1 to 3 p.m. Valerie Simonelli was born and raised in Rhode Island. Directly out of […]
Read more2018 Prairie Art Winner Announced
Every year, Symphony in the Flint Hills hosts a juried Prairie Art Exhibition that showcases the work of artists who capture the beauty of the Flint Hills. This year, 51 pieces were selected from 114 entries. Juror Saralyn Reece Hardy, Marilyn Stokstad Director of KU’s Spencer Museum of Art, selected Lisa Grossman’s painting, In the […]
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