Upcoming Shows

Western Plains Arts Association

Tentative Schedule for 2024-25

Doors will open approximately 30 minutes before each show starts.

Sunday, September 13 | 3:00 p.m. | Oakley H.S. Auditorium, Oakley Blackwater Draw, a new cutting edge group of young musicians/singers from Texas, will open the season with a bang!

Sunday, September 29 | 3:00 p.m. | Cultural Arts Center, Colby Nashville-based male a cappella quintet, Street Corner Symphony will do a hip show of music from gospel to rock & pop. Sunday, October 6 | 3:00 p.m. | Oakley H.S. Auditorium, Oakley Legendary Grammy award winning country artists Suzy Bogguss will do a concert Wednesday, October 16 | 7:30 p.m. | Colby Event Center, Colby "The President's Own" United States Marine Band will do a rousing and memorable concert. (Special ticket required) Sunday, October 20 | 3:00 p.m. | Oakley H.S. Auditorium, Oakley Letters from Home is a USO style show that is funny, historical and inspirational. Mon. - Wed., October 21 - 23 | Quinter, Oakley, Colby, Winona, Sharon Springs, Atwood, Hoxie Wichita Children's Theatre will present "Elephant & Piggie" in 7 area schools. Sunday, November 3 | 3:00 p.m. | Cultural Arts Center, Colby America's Sweethearts, a vintage vocal trio, will do music from the 1920's to the '60's. Sunday, November 10 | 3:00 p.m. (CT), 2:00 p.m. (MT) | Goodland H.S. Auditorium, Goodland Thomas P Glynn will perform American Tune: Simon, Croce & Taylor. Sunday, December 15 | 3:00 p.m. | Oakley H.S. Auditorium, Oakley From Branson, the holiday show called Carpenters Christmas Once More will celebrate the season. December 16. TBD School Presentation Sunday, January 26 | 3:00 p.m. | Hoxie H.S. Auditorium, Hoxie Storyteller/historian Marla Matkin will present "Pioneering Women." January 27, TBD School Programs Sunday, February 2 | 3:00 p.m. | Oakley H.S. Auditorium, Oakley Two-time "Comedy Magician of the Year," Chipper Lowell will do a high-energy blend of comedy, original magic, mentalism, juggling stunts and improvs that has audiences of all ages doubled over in laughter. Sunday, February 23 | 3:00 p.m. | Cultural Arts Center, Colby An international duo of classical guitar and cello, Boyd Meets Girl, will perform a mixed program of classical and pop music. Sunday, March 30 | 3:00 p.m. | Oakley H.S. Auditorium, Oakley FLY Dance Company crosses street dance with classical choreographic principles and the technique of hip hop to reflect contemporary Americana. March 31, TBD School Presentation Saturday, April 5 | 7:30 p.m. | St. Francis H.S. Auditorium, St. Francis The Church Ladies of Manhattan, KS - A harmony based acoustic trio of women that will delight you with their musicality, variety of songs and humor! A family friendly performance.

Sunday, April 27 | 3:00 p.m. | Hoxie H.S. Auditorium, Hoxie Doug Gabriel & Family from Branson will present their #1 Hits Tribute Show. All times listed are central time unless otherwise noted. This is a tentative schedule and all programs are subject to change. Please check the program booklet which will be printed later this summer for more definite information.