News Release: The Navy Band

Western Plains Arts Association News Release
The United States Navy Band from Washington, D.C. will present a free concert at the Colby Event Center on Tuesday, March 7, at 7:00 p.m. The concert is sponsored by Western Plains Arts Association.

The Band will perform a variety of popular and classical favorites. The concert is free but tickets are required. Free tickets can be obtained from your local WPAA contact person or by contacting Pat Ziegelmeier

Coming This March to Colby, KS

 

Wichita Children's Theatre in Northwest Kansas

*Postponed due to unforeseen circumstances, the shows have been moved to February 27, 28 and March 1*

The Wichita Children’s Theatre Professional Touring Company will present THE THREE LITTLE KITTENS in six area schools this coming Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, October 10, 11, and 12.
The Three Little Kittens have lost their mittens—but they’re not just going to sit around and cry about it! These kittens are definitely not your ordinary house cats. Help the kittens find their mittens and save them from their hideous fate—a time out! The kittens all learn many valuable lessons, but the most important is to always tell the truth. Adapted by Kevin M. Reese, this musical comedy is based on the popular children’s story.

Holiday Show- December 11th in Oakley

THE FOUR FRESHMEN TO PRESENT WPAA HOLIDAY SHOW

Back by popular demand, The Four Freshmen bring their unique sound to Christmas favorites! They bring a show for your holiday season full of Christmas Cheer, adding Four Freshmen favorites and traditional holiday favorites. Oakley High School Auditorium is the location; Sunday, December 11th, 3:00 p.m. (CST) is the time.
Singing with a harmony uniquely their own, The Four Freshmen have enamored listeners world-wide for years, while gaining recognition as one of the most influential vocal groups of all time. Their tight-knit sound inspired The Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson, The Mamas & The Papas, Frankie Valli and the Manhattan Transfer. It all

Three on a String in Colby!

THREE ON A STRING to perform in COLBY, KS for WPAA

Three on a String performs all kinds of music from old standards, country, classical, bluegrass and folk. Jerry Ryan, Bobby Horton, Brad Ryan and Andy Megginnis have been having a good time right along with their audiences all over the country for 50 years. Sunday, November 13th , 3:00p.m. (CST), the Cultural Arts Center will be the site for these gents to perform their unique four-part harmony. Their pleasing blend of voices and instruments, from a heartrending country song to an unexpected a cappella rendition, is suitable for the entire family. Three on a String’s show has evolved into a well-timed, musically interesting and funny presentation.  

R.J. Vandygriff's "The Cowboy Ain't Dead Yet" in Colby!

R. J. Vandygriff to appear in Colby for WPAA show “The Cowboy Ain’t Dead Yet", one of the longest running, most successful one man musical comedies ever produced, is coming to Colby, Ks on Sunday, October 30th , 3:00 p.m.(CST) in the Cultural Arts Center on CCC campus. R. J. Vandygriff stars in this show about the most fascinating character to ever ride across the pages of history, the American cowboy! R.J., starring as “Joe Texas,” and the San Antonio orchestra, have been receiving awards in recognized excellence such as the 2013 Cowboy Keeper Award, the 2012 Wrangler Award for Outstanding Original Composition, and the 2014 CMA of Texas Hall of Fame Inductee! This performance is funded in part by

Neil Diamond Tribute in Hoxie

The Hoxie High School Auditorium will be the location for 12X Branson show award winner Keith Allynn to unveil his story of Neil Diamond’s life. The production will commence on Sunday, October 16th, 3:00 p.m. (CDT) in the Auditorium. Allynn and the Double Diamond Show Band tell the story of Diamond’s life through Diamond’s own songs, while weaving through Allynn’s own comedic journey from a top 10 Elvis in the World to Neil Diamond---all for the love of a woman.
This show has been in production in Branson for over ten years. Whether you are a Neil Diamond fan, a Keith