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‘Tis the Season for a Special Offer!

Now through December 20, we’re selling a green gift package as a more sustainable way to enjoy the holidays. For just $250, you’ll receive a gift certificate for two general admission tickets to our 2018 Signature Event and a 2018 Field Journal, a packet of 8 photographic notecards of the Flint Hills and a certified organic green tote featuring grasses of the Flint Hills. Gift wrapping, shipping and a personalized card are included.

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Chisholm Trail Exhibit in KC

Don’t miss the Chisholm Trail Exhibit at the Museum at Prairiefire in Overland Park, Kansas, through December 12th.

The Chisholm Trail: Driving the American West 1867-2017 is a joint project by Symphony in the Flint Hills and Flint Hills Design. Major funding comes from Lost Trail Soda.

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Call for Entry for Prairie Art Exhibit

Symphony in the Flint Hills, Inc. (SFH) announces its Call for Entry annual juried Prairie Art Exhibit and Auction. In 2018 SFH will explore the natural, cultural and structural elements of water in the Flint Hills.

SFH is working in coordination with Independent Art Curator Jay Nelson, retired director of Strecker Nelson Gallery.

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SFH Announces Themes for Next Four Years

“We have some exciting plans in the works for the next four years as we advance our mission to heighten appreciation and knowledge of the Flint Hills tallgrass prairie year-round throughout the region,” said Davis. “This comprehensive programming is possible only through the commitment of generous supporters like our Major Presenting Sponsor, BNSF.”

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SFH Announces Themes for Next Four Years

“We are excited to return to the beautiful site of Rosalia Ranch in Butler County for our 2018 Signature Event on June 9,” said Christy Davis, Executive Director. “We’re also looking forward to exploring the natural, cultural and structural elements of water in the Flint Hills region through year-round programming.” Through generous support from the Kansas Humanities Council, SFH will host a travelling Smithsonian exhibit, “WaterWays.” The exhibit focuses on the connections between people and water worldwide.

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WoodFest is big on fun, short on funds

Remember when the waning days of summer meant stomping through mud puddles, catching fireflies, and running barefoot through the grass? Accompanied by the music of locusts, sparks and quiet harmonizing voices, we conquered our greatest fears around the campfire.

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SFH to Host Fall Family Event

People of all ages are invited to spend a day in the Flint Hills for “free range music and fun”at WoodFest. Symphony in the Flint Hills will host this seventh-annual […]

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Chisholm Trail Exhibit is on the Moove

The Symphony in the Flint Hills “Chisholm Trail: Driving the American West” exhibit is on the “moove.” The traveling exhibit, produced with our partners, Flint Hills Design and Lost Trail Soda, is now on display in Abilene at the Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum through October 17.

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SFH Hosts Opera Workshop in the Flint Hills

Symphony in the Flint Hills is hosting theOpera Workshop in the Flint Hills, a Master Class of advanced students and young professional singers,whowill perform in Cottonwood Falls on July 21 and 22.

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SFH Hosts Opera Workshop in the Flint Hills

Symphony in the Flint Hills is hosting theOpera Workshop in the Flint Hills, a Master Class of advanced students and young professional singers,whowill perform in Cottonwood Falls on July 21 and 22.

“After receiving videos and hearing live auditions from young singers from all over, we have chosen 13 singers for the ensemble that range from 18 to 27-years-old and come from North Carolina, New York, Kansas and Oklahoma,” said Martha Sharp, stage director for Opera Workshop in the Flint Hills.

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