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Lindsborg Cultural Crawl 2025
January 2-February 8
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The Cultural Directors of Lindsborg invite you to the Lindsborg Cultural Crawl 2025, an opportunity to explore the vibrant cultural scene in Lindsborg. The Cultural Crawl occurs January 2-February 8. Pick up a Lindsborg Cultural Crawl Passport at participating organizations and stamp your way into a drawing of two fantastic prize baskets and one $500 cash prize!
The Cultural Crawl showcases seven prominent organizations, encouraging participants to learn, explore, and engage with local nonprofits and cultural activities. The more stamps you collect in your passport, the more chances you have to win a prize! Stay tuned for updates and more information by visiting this website or following any participating organizations on their social media accounts.
Participating organizations: Red Barn Studio Museum, Smoky Valley Arts & Folklife Center, Birger Sandzén Memorial Gallery, Lindsborg Old Mill & Swedish Heritage Museum, The Clara Hatton Center, Lindsborg Community Library, and the Lindsborg Arts Council.
Click on the Visit Lindsborg blog to read more information and see how to earn chances to win those fantastic prizes!
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Holiday Gift Show and Exhibitions Ending Soon!
Birger Sandzén Memorial Gallery
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Summer House by Richard Davies
The current exhibitions at the Birger Sandzén Memorial Gallery will be ending on January 12, including the Holiday Gift Show. The Holiday Gift Show comes alongside four other exhibitions: a collaborative exchange between James Kinser of Chicago and Ruth Moritz of Salina; paintings and prints by former Bethany College art faculty member Nicholas Hill; paintings by Richard Davies of Wichita; and prints by Matthew Regier of Matfield Green.
Read about assemblages, connections to ancestors, paintings created from journal writings and other explored memories, art based on the complex emotions of lonliness, and art intigrating agriculture and ecology in fuller detail on the Visit Lindsborg blog page.
The Gallery's popular Holiday Gift Show is the highlight of the exhibitions. The work of over 50 invited artists are represented in the show and include paintings, prints, ceramics, jewelry, sculpture, mixed media pieces, and more.
The Birger Sandzén Memorial Gallery is located at 401 N. First Street. Hours are 10:00am-5:00pm Tuesday-Saturday, and 1:00-5:00pm on Sunday. Admission is free, with donations appreciated. Docent tours for groups are available by two-week advance appointment.
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Shin-hee Chin, Artist-in-Residence
Red Barn Studio Museum
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Shin-hee Chin returns as the Raymer Society's Artist-in-Residence at the Red Barn Studio Museum December 22-January 31.
Chin will be preparing a body of work for her solo exhibition at the European Patchwork Meeting in September 2025. Additionally, she is privileged to serve as one of three jurors for the European Quilt Competition.
"My work, Threads of Life, at the European Patchwork Meeting 2025 reflects a deep respect for th eintricate bond between humanity and nature. Through the quiet, deliberate practice of hand stitching, I seek to honor the wisdom and resilience of natural systems while contemplating our shared fragility and interconnectedness."
Read more about Shin-hee Chin, her upcoming exhibition, and her artist's statement on the Visit Lindsborg blog by clicking here.
The Red Barn Studio Museum is located at 212 S. Main Street and is open Tuesday-Friday, 10:00am-5:00pm and Saturday and Sunday, 1:00-5:00pm. The Raymer Society's Artist-in-Residence program is sponsored in part by the Kansas Creative Arts Industry Commission and the National Endowment for the Arts. For more information, contact the Red Barn Studio Museum at 785-227-2217.
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Kansas State Parks First Day Hikes
January 1
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America’s State Parks offer free, guided First Day Hike programs, including Kanopolis State Park. These hikes welcome individuals and families to a new year in the great outdoors, exercising and connecting with nature.
Kansas State Parks are pleased to offer numerous First Day Hike events all across the state. Staff recommend coming prepared for a First Day Hike. Suggested items to bring may include: Water, snacks, weather appropriate clothing (hat, gloves, heavy coat), hiking shoes, binoculars, a hiking stick, and a camera. Limited First Day Hike T-Shirts will be available for participants. Shirts will be available at check-in on a first come first serve basis. Pets are welcome but must be kept on a leash. A vehicle permit is required unless otherwise stated.
The 2-mile hike starts at the Kanopolis State Park Office at 10:00am.
Stop in Lindsborg to grab food supplies at White's Foodliner before heading to Kanopolis, or end your hike by coming to Lindsborg an popping into the Öl Stuga for a celebratory Skål! Enjoy an invigorating start to 2025!
More information about Kanopolis State Park is found on the Visit Lindsborg website. For more information on the First Day Hike, contact Kanopolis State Park Office 785-546-2565.
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Chamber Music Concert at Birger Sandzén Memorial Gallery
January 5
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A chamber music concert featuring flutist Kathy Ensey, flutist Ellen Johnson Mosley, harpist Ann Reddy, and pianist Bridget Hille will take place at the Birger Sandzén Memorial Gallery on Sunday, January 5 at 2:00pm. They will be performing selections by Mozart, Cecile Chaminade, Ian Clark, Gabriel Fauré, and others.
Kathy Ensey is a Wichita native flutist and public school music teacher, having held teaching positions in K-12 elementary, vocal and instrumental music in the Peabody and Valley Center, Kansas districts.
Ellen Johnson Mosley, D.M., previously served as the Visiting Assistant Professor of Flute at Morehead State University and Principal Flutist in the Cave Run Symphony Orchestra, in Kentucky.
Hailing from the wide tallgrass prairies of Kansas, Ann Reddy studied harp performance at WSU and the Peabody Conservatory of Music.
Bridget Hille, collaborative pianist, has been a fixture in the WSU Accompanists’ Guild for the last 25 years, collaborating with countless vocal and instrumental students, faculty, and guest artists.
Curious about the musicians and their impressive backgrounds? Find more information on each on the Visit Lindsborg blog by clicking here.
The Sandzén Gallery is located at 401 N. First Street. There is no charge for the concert, however, donations are appreciated. For further information, please call the Birger Sandzén Memorial Gallery at 785-227-2220.
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Ties & Tiaras Dance
January 11
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Make reservations for a fun and fancy night with your family!
Ties & Tiaras Dance will take place in the J.O. Sundstrom Conference Center on January 11 at 6:30pm.
Along with refreshments and hot cocoa, photo opportunities will be available to capture all the fun as well as a crafting area! DJ Rick Stanley will be providing the dance music all night long!
Registration is required. Register at Lindsborg Rec for only $10 per person! Registration ends January 10.
The J.O. Sundstrom Conference Center is located at 102 N. Main Street.
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127th Annual Midwest Art Exhibition
Birger Sandzén Memorial Gallery
January 26-April 20
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Tandem Free Falling by Wayne Conyers
Four new exhibitions comprise the 127th annual Midwest Art Exhibition, which opens at the Birger Sandzén Memorial Gallery on January 26 and continues through April 20.
The shows include:
- Rearview Mirror, a retrospective by McPherson painter Wayne Conyers
- Enigma, paintings by Brian Hinkle of Wichita
- Selections from the Society of American Graphic Artists 89th Annual Members Exhibition
- Sandzen-Greenough Family Print Highlights from the Permanent Collection
The opening reception for the exhibitions will be on Sunday, January 26, 2:00-4:00pm, with exhibition talks beginning at 2:30pm.
The Midwest Art Exhibition was founded in 1899 by three local Lindsborg artists – Birger Sandzén, Carl Lotave, and G. N. Malm – as a complement to the annual Messiah Festival held at Bethany College. Today, it represents the longest running annual art exhibition in Kansas and primarily features works by artists invited by the Sandzén Gallery or from the Gallery's permanent collection.
The Sandzén Gallery is located at 401 N. First Street. Hours are 10:00am-5:00pm, Tuesday-Saturday, and 1:00-5:00pm on Sunday. Admission is free, with donations appreciated. Docent tours for groups are available by two-week advance appointment. For more information about Birger Sandzén, the Gallery, or these exhibitions visit the Birger Sandzén Memorial Gallery website or phone (785) 227-2220.
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Join the Chorus - Messiah Festival of the Arts
Rehearsals begin January 26 & 28
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Be a part of history and join the Bethany Oratorio Society!
Led by Assistant Professor of Music and Director Troy Robertson, the first Messiah rehearsal will be January 26.
This year will mark the 144th performance of Handel's Messiah by the Bethany Oratorio Society, the longest-running annual presentation in the United States.
The first rehearsal for The Passion According to St. Matthew will be January 28.
Both rehearsals will take place in Presser Hall, located on the campus of Bethany College, 335 E. Swensson Street.
Messiah will be performed on Palm Sunday, April 13, and Bach's The Passion According to St. Matthew will be performed on Friday, April 13. More information is available at the website for the Messiah Festival of the Arts.
Check Visit Lindsborg for full listing of events during Messiah Festival of the Arts.
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Real Men Sing
Bethany College
January 30
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The Bethany College Music Department will be hosting "Real Men Sing" on Thursday, January 30. This workshop hosts approximately 500 fourth grade through senior high age young men with the hopes to foster a continued love for singing in our Kansas youth.
At the conclusion of the workshop, the young men will celebrate with a performance at 2:30-3:00pm in Presser Hall, located on the campus of Bethany College, 335 E. Swensson Street. All are invited to enjoy and encourage the participants.
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Annual Art Lover's Affair and Auction
February 8
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Curiouser & Curiouser: A Wild and Whimsical Evening of Art!
The Lindsborg Arts Council is excited to announce the 31st Annual Art Lover’s Affair and Auction featuring various local businesses and artists showcasing their talents as well as supporting the arts for the Lindsborg and surrounding Smoky Valley community.
The evening's program includes:
- Live & silent auctions
- Live music will be provided by Jazz Tangent
- Delicious appetizers
- Specialty cocktails & cash bar
All of the proceeds from the evening will be used to fund two scholarships awarded to local high school-aged, college bound students from the Smoky Valley area who have demonstrated great promise in an artistic field.
The event is held on February 8 at the J.O. Sundstrom Conference Center, 102 N. Main Street, and starts at 7:00pm with doors opening at 6:30pm.
Follow the Lindsborg Arts Council for ticket information.
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Lindsborg Five-Star Stays
Vetehuset-Plantera
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Vetehuset-Plantera, a Lindsborg Vacation Rental in downtown Lindsborg,
gets rave reviews:
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"It was perfect to be right downtown!" ~Heather
"The loft apartment was so nice, clean and comfortable. It had everything we needed. The location was perfect for exploring the little town and surrounding area. I would recommend it." ~Deborah
So many five-star options found in Lindsborg! Where will you stay?
Explore your options by clicking here.
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