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JUNE 12th - 15th * Salina, KS
The Smoky Hill River Festival is a project of the Salina Arts and Humanities Commission, a department of the City of Salina.
This program is presented in part by the Kansas Arts Commission, a state agency, and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency, which believes that a great nation deserves great art.
Experience the majesty, mystery, and music of the Smoky Hill River Festival. The Festival officially begins with the hometown happening of the Festival Jam on Thursday, June 12, at 6 p.m., with gates opening at 4 p.m. That’s just the beginning as the Festival unfolds in special events, activities, and encounters throughout three and a half days brimming with food, shopping, and entertainment.
Happy 150th Salina!: Visit the Smoky Hill Museum, 211 W. Iron Ave., in Salina between May 2008 and February 2009 for a special 150th anniversary exhibit and a look back at some of Salina’s favorite places. Throughout the spring and summer, there will be several family-friendly activities celebrating the city’s sesquicentennial – from workshops to historic re-enactors to civic historical events. The celebration concludes with a street dance and parade in conjunction with the Smoky Hill Museum Street Fair on Saturday, September 27th.
Celebrate Art a la Carte: Relax in the afternoon sun with live music as part of the Salina Arts and Humanities Commission’s ongoing Art a la Carte series. Outdoor concerts, featuring local talent, are offered 12:20 p.m. to 12:50 p.m. every Friday during the spring and fall at the Campbell Plaza in downtown Salina.
First Thursday Art Rush: Join downtown businesses in a celebration of art and the community for First Thursday Art Rush – an ongoing collaborative downtown event. Many businesses stay open late, while the art galleries host special exhibits. Walk Santa Fe for food, shopping, art, and more. Held the first Thursday of every month between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Grease: Mark your calendar now for Grease – the 2008 Salina Performing Arts Academy Summer Stage performance. Shows for the popular musical run at 7 p.m. Aug. 1-2, 8-9 and 2 p.m. on Aug. 10 at the Salina Community Theatre, 303 E. Iron. For ticket information, call 785-827-3033.
For further information about the Festival or volunteer opportunities, contact:
Salina Arts and Humanities Commision | PO Box 2181, Salina, KS 67402-2181 | phone [785] 309-5770 | fax [785] 826-7444 | e-mail: sahc@salina.org
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