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'Don't Go Bakin' My Heart' (a mini melodrama)
May
18
10:00 AM10:00

'Don't Go Bakin' My Heart' (a mini melodrama)

Pop into the Historic Anthony Theatre on BalloonFest weekend to grab some hot, fresh popcorn and see this funny a mini melodrama (only 15 minutes long!) by the Arts Center Players. It’s a fun, free, family-friendly show, and you can see it at 10 am, 12 pm, and 1 pm!

Get your best ‘boo hiss!’ ready for the villain, along with a sweet ‘oooooh aaaaaah!’ for the heroine…and will the hero get there in time to save the day?!

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'Don't Go Bakin' My Heart' (a mini melodrama)
May
18
12:00 PM12:00

'Don't Go Bakin' My Heart' (a mini melodrama)

Pop into the Historic Anthony Theatre on BalloonFest weekend to grab some hot, fresh popcorn and see this funny a mini melodrama (only 15 minutes long!) by the Arts Center Players. It’s a fun, free, family-friendly show, and you can see it at 10 am, 12 pm, and 1 pm!

Get your best ‘boo hiss!’ ready for the villain, along with a sweet ‘oooooh aaaaaah!’ for the heroine…and will the hero get there in time to save the day?!

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'Don't Go Bakin' My Heart' (a mini melodrama)
May
18
1:00 PM13:00

'Don't Go Bakin' My Heart' (a mini melodrama)

Pop into the Historic Anthony Theatre on BalloonFest weekend to grab some hot, fresh popcorn and see this funny a mini melodrama (only 15 minutes long!) by the Arts Center Players. It’s a fun, free, family-friendly show, and you can see it at 10 am, 12 pm, and 1 pm!

Get your best ‘boo hiss!’ ready for the villain, along with a sweet ‘oooooh aaaaaah!’ for the heroine…and will the hero get there in time to save the day?!

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Improv Class for Adults
Jun
8
2:30 PM14:30

Improv Class for Adults

Introducing...improv classes for adults (age 18+)! These are beginning level short-form improv class, taught by Jessie Grey from Flying Pig Improv, based in Wichita, Kansas. Classes will be held at the Arts Center building, and the cost is $10 per student per class (and your first one is free!). No need to sign up — just show up, ready for anything!

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Clay Camp: Geometric Glazing
Jun
21
6:30 PM18:30

Clay Camp: Geometric Glazing

This is like painting a mug, but next level! This class takes a unique mug shape (perfect for holding in your hand) and really jazzes it up with a geometric pattern. Each artist will learn techniques for glazing using a tape resist to make a mug that suits their taste, in both color and design!

June 21st — 6:30-9:30 pm

***This camp is for adults (18+).***

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Clay Camp: Hand-Building
Jul
12
to Jul 19

Clay Camp: Hand-Building

Even adults like the chance to get their hands in some clay and make something beautiful (and functional too)! This class is specifically for hand-building a pot, and each artist will learn techniques for working with clay to make a pot that suits their taste. This will include learning several hand-building techniques, adding interesting details and textures, and glazing with gorgeous colors and finishes.

July 12 and 19 — 6:30-9:30 pm (Artists need to be present for both days of the camp to complete their piece.)

***This camp is for adults (18+).***

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Improv Class for Adults
Jul
13
2:30 PM14:30

Improv Class for Adults

Introducing...improv classes for adults (age 18+)! These are beginning level short-form improv class, taught by Jessie Grey from Flying Pig Improv, based in Wichita, Kansas. Classes will be held at the Arts Center building, and the cost is $10 per student per class (and your first one is free!). No need to sign up — just show up, ready for anything!

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Tipsy Artist Painting Class
Aug
4
3:00 PM15:00

Tipsy Artist Painting Class

On August 4th, the local community is coming together for a special event aimed at supporting the Arts Center! This fundraiser promises an afternoon of creativity, camaraderie, and compassion as attendees gather to paint a country barn or a sunflower, all in the name of art and philanthropy.

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Auditions for "The Death & Life of Sneaky Fitch"
Aug
14
6:30 PM18:30

Auditions for "The Death & Life of Sneaky Fitch"

Come audition to be a part of the cast for this hilarious Western tale! (Think Old West, with good ol’ fashioned stand-offs, cowboys & saloon girls, and lots of laughs!) We’re looking for 3 women and 10 men to bring this hilarious tale to life on stage…we know the right players are just waiting in the wings!

This casting call for “The Death & Life of Sneaky Fitch” is open to adults (18+). The time is come-and-go, but plan to spend 20-30 minutes with us. No need to prepare anything — we’ll have sides (short scenes from the script) for you to read with a partner.

***One role is for a singing, guitar-playing cowboy. If you’re interested in auditioning for this role, please bring a guitar with a prepared song.***

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Summer Stand-Up at the Theatre
Aug
31
7:00 PM19:00

Summer Stand-Up at the Theatre

The Arts Center is proud to present Summer Stand-Up at the Theatre!  This fun new comedy event features stand-up comic Jon Stringer!  

Jon Stringer was born in the early 80s as the youngest of 3 children. Perhaps expectedly, he developed into an incurable attention seeker with a gift for making people laugh. A self-described "late bloomer" Jon would only discover his passion for stand-up comedy on his 30th birthday. One comedy open mic changed his entire trajectory. Now he's still channeling his inner child to avoid maturity at all costs. His uniquely optimistic perspective, combined with a commanding stage presence, makes him one of the most sought after new acts in comedy. Jon’s high-energy and physical style has proven to entertain everywhere he goes: USO tours, College Campuses, Cruises, Corporate Events, and Comedy Clubs nationwide. Jon can be heard regularly on I Heart Radio as well as be seen on Netflix (‪Chingo Bling‬'s - They Can't Deport Us All). When he performs in your city, SEE HIM LIVE!!! He'll deliver the laughs you deserve and the ab workout you've been avoiding. 

For more information, check out Jon's website:  www.jonstringer.com.

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The Market at Mostaza
May
4
9:00 AM09:00

The Market at Mostaza

Join us, alongside some other fabulous Harper County creatives, at Gallery Mostaza’s annual farmer's market style show!  We’ll be doing two make&take projects — busy bee prints for free and exclusive event tote bags for $10, and that’s just a small part of the events offerings!

Gallery Mostaza will be open with a fresh batch of ceramic creations, and there will be live music and other great shopping (fresh flowers, cool prints, yummy cheesecakes, and more!)

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Improv Class for Adults
Apr
13
2:30 PM14:30

Improv Class for Adults

Introducing...improv classes for adults (age 18+)! These are beginning level short-form improv class, taught by Jessie Grey from Flying Pig Improv, based in Wichita, Kansas. Classes will be held at the Arts Center building, and the cost is $10 per student per class (and your first one is free!). No need to sign up — just show up, ready for anything!

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Bob Ross Painting Workshop
Apr
13
9:00 AM09:00

Bob Ross Painting Workshop

Happy trees and happy accidents — come learn to paint like Bob Ross! This 3-hour class includes everything you need to paint a beautiful floral (see sample photo) from start to finish.

The Arts Center is excited to host this Bob Ross Painting Workshop on Saturday, April 13th at 9 am-12 pm, and the $60 cost includes all supplies and instruction. Space is limited, so sign up here to hold your spot!

Instructor Derese McAbee (of Butterbee Boutique out of Pratt, KS) is a certified Bob Ross instructor who hosts monthly painting workshops at the Pratt Public Library. She also holds private painting classes and classes for other businesses and organizations.

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Improv Class for Adults
Mar
9
2:30 PM14:30

Improv Class for Adults

Introducing...improv classes for adults (age 18+)! These are beginning level short-form improv class, taught by Jessie Grey from Flying Pig Improv, based in Wichita, Kansas. Classes will be held at the Arts Center building, and the cost is $10 per student per class (and your first one is free!). No need to sign up — just show up, ready for anything!

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Improv Class for Adults
Feb
10
2:30 PM14:30

Improv Class for Adults

Introducing...improv classes for adults (age 18+)! These are beginning level short-form improv class, taught by Jessie Grey from Flying Pig Improv, based in Wichita, Kansas. Classes will be held at the Arts Center building, and the cost is $10 per student per class (and your first one is free!). No need to sign up — just show up, ready for anything!

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Benefit in the Barn 2023
Nov
18
6:00 PM18:00

Benefit in the Barn 2023

Come join us for the 7th annual Benefit in the Barn — we affectionately call it the “Barnifit”! This fun evening is worth braving the chilly night air — we’ve got a delicious soup supper (no tickets or reservation needed!), a virtual silent auction with items curated by the Arts Center board, live entertainment, and a lively pie auction. We hope you’ll come for an evening together, benefitting the work we do, and having some fun at the same time!

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Bob Ross Painting Workshop
Nov
4
9:00 AM09:00

Bob Ross Painting Workshop

Happy trees and happy accidents — come learn to paint like Bob Ross! This 3-hour class includes everything you need to paint a beautiful mountain landscape (see sample photo) from start to finish.

The Arts Center is excited to host this Bob Ross Painting Workshop on Saturday, November 4th at 9 am-12 pm, and the $60 cost includes all supplies and instruction. Space is limited, so sign up here to hold your spot!

Instructor Derese McAbee (of Butterbee Boutique out of Pratt, KS) is a certified Bob Ross instructor who hosts monthly painting workshops at the Pratt Public Library. She also holds private painting classes and classes for other businesses and organizations.

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Paint a Mural at the Anthony Fall Fest
Oct
14
8:00 AM08:00

Paint a Mural at the Anthony Fall Fest

A day full of fun festivities — all celebrating fall in the city of Anthony, Kansas! Live music, hay scramble, pumpkin decorating, vendors, food, music, and FUN!

What about art events? We’ll be working on a mural at the Arts Center building, and we’d love to have your help painting! Come grab a brush, paint for a bit, and have a hand in transforming a little corner of Anthony.

We hope to see you there!

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Murals and Make&Takes at the Red Fish Festival
Oct
7
8:00 AM08:00

Murals and Make&Takes at the Red Fish Festival

  • Central & 10th Avenue Harper, KS 67058 USA (map)
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A day full of fun festivities — all celebrating the city of Harper, Kansas! Vendors, bed races, BBQ contest, food, music, games, inflatables, crafts and FUN!

What about art events? We’re hosting muralist Christian Stanley, who is painting a mural at Central & 10th Street, so you can come watch him make mural magic! We’ll also have a booth where you can come make&take a button of your own design.

We hope to see you there!

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'Fools', by Neil Simon
Sep
23
7:00 PM19:00

'Fools', by Neil Simon

The Arts Center is proud to present the adult community theatre production of ‘Fools’, by the American master of comedy, Neil Simon.  ‘Fools’ is a comic fable, sure to delight audiences of all ages with its witty humor and lovable (and hilarious) characters! 

‘Fools’ is presented by special arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc.  (www.concordtheatricals.com)

TICKETS:  Advanced tickets for ‘Fools’ are available here. Tickets will also be available at the box office of the theatre on the day of the show.

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'Fools', by Neil Simon
Sep
22
7:00 PM19:00

'Fools', by Neil Simon

The Arts Center is proud to present the adult community theatre production of ‘Fools’, by the American master of comedy, Neil Simon.  ‘Fools’ is a comic fable, sure to delight audiences of all ages with its witty humor and lovable (and hilarious) characters! 

‘Fools’ is presented by special arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc.  (www.concordtheatricals.com)

TICKETS:  Advanced tickets for ‘Fools’ are available here. Tickets will also be available at the box office of the theatre on the day of the show.

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Auditions for "Fools"
Aug
1
6:30 PM18:30

Auditions for "Fools"

Come audition to be a part of the cast for this comic fable by Neil Simon, the master of American comedy. We’re looking for 3 women and 7 men to bring this hilarious tale to life on stage…we know the right players are just waiting in the wings!

This casting call for “Fools” is open to adults (18+). The time is come-and-go, but plan to spend 20-30 minutes with us. No need to prepare anything — we’ll have sides (short scenes from the script) for you to read with a partner.

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Improv Class for Adults
Jul
8
4:30 PM16:30

Improv Class for Adults

Introducing...improv classes for adults (age 18+)! These are beginning level short-form improv class, taught by Jessie Grey from Flying Pig Improv, based in Wichita, Kansas. Classes will be held at the Arts Center building, and the cost is $10 per student per class (and your first one is free!). No need to sign up — just show up, ready for anything!

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Clay Camp: Hand-Building
Jul
7
to Jul 14

Clay Camp: Hand-Building

Even adults like the chance to get their hands in some clay and make something beautiful (and functional too)! This class is specifically for hand-building a pot, and each artist will learn techniques for working with clay to make a pot that suits their taste. This will include learning several hand-building techniques, adding interesting details and textures, and glazing with gorgeous colors and finishes.

July 7 and 14 — 6:30-9:30 pm (Artists need to be present for both days of the camp to complete their piece.)

***This camp is for adults (18+).

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Clay Camp: Hand-Building
Jul
6
to Jul 13

Clay Camp: Hand-Building

Even adults like the chance to get their hands in some clay and make something beautiful (and functional too)! This class is specifically for hand-building a pot, and each artist will learn techniques for working with clay to make a pot that suits their taste. This will include learning several hand-building techniques, adding interesting details and textures, and glazing with gorgeous colors and finishes.

July 6 and 13 — 6:30-9:30 pm (Artists need to be present for both days of the camp to complete their piece.)

***This camp is for adults (18+).

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Improv Class for Adults
Jun
10
4:30 PM16:30

Improv Class for Adults

Introducing...improv classes for adults (age 18+)! These are beginning level short-form improv class, taught by Jessie Grey from Flying Pig Improv, based in Wichita, Kansas. Classes will be held at the Arts Center building, and the cost is $10 per student per class (and your first one is free!). No need to sign up — just show up, ready for anything!

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Improv Class for Adults
May
13
4:30 PM16:30

Improv Class for Adults

Introducing...improv classes for adults (age 18+)! These are beginning level short-form improv class, taught by Jessie Grey from Flying Pig Improv, based in Wichita, Kansas. Classes will be held at the Arts Center building, and the cost is $10 per student per class (and your first one is free!). No need to sign up — just show up, ready for anything!

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Improv Classes for Adults
Apr
15
4:30 PM16:30

Improv Classes for Adults

Introducing...improv classes for adults (age 18+)! These are beginning level short-form improv class, taught by Jessie Grey from Flying Pig Improv, based in Wichita, Kansas. Classes will be held at the Arts Center building, and the cost is $10 per student per class. No need to sign up — just show up, ready for anything!

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Improv Classes for Adults
Mar
25
4:30 PM16:30

Improv Classes for Adults

Introducing...improv classes for adults (age 18+)! These are beginning level short-form improv class, taught by Jessie Grey from Flying Pig Improv, based in Wichita, Kansas. Classes will be held at the Arts Center building, and the cost is $10 per student per class. No need to sign up — just show up, ready for anything!

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'The Mousetrap' by Agatha Christie
Oct
8
7:00 PM19:00

'The Mousetrap' by Agatha Christie

The Arts Center is proud to present their first adult community theatre production — ‘The Mousetrap’ by Agatha Christie!

The scene is set when a group of people gathered in a country house cut off by the snow discover, to their horror, that there is a murderer in their midst. Who can it be?

This classic ‘whodunnit?’ mystery is sure to delight audiences, especially with local actors playing the characters. Come watch the mystery unfold!

Advance tickets can be purchased here.

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'The Mousetrap' by Agatha Christie
Oct
7
7:00 PM19:00

'The Mousetrap' by Agatha Christie

The Arts Center is proud to present their first adult community theatre production — ‘The Mousetrap’ by Agatha Christie!

The scene is set when a group of people gathered in a country house cut off by the snow discover, to their horror, that there is a murderer in their midst. Who can it be?

This classic ‘whodunnit?’ mystery is sure to delight audiences, especially with local actors playing the characters. Come watch the mystery unfold!

Advance tickets can be purchased here.

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Painting Class -- August
Aug
13
8:00 AM08:00

Painting Class -- August

Come learn how to paint the HPCO Flag, in conjunction with the August Harper County Homegrown Market at the Harper County Fair! For this make&take, we will go step by step, teaching you how to use acrylic paints and turn a blank canvas into your own masterpiece. You'll take home your finished 4x4 mini canvas painting, ready to display!

Taught by Juliana Whisman.

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Painting Class -- July
Jul
9
9:30 AM09:30

Painting Class -- July

Come learn how to paint a Jim Dine-style confetti heart, in conjunction with the July Harper County Homegrown Market at Patterson Health Center! We will go step by step, teaching you how to use acrylic paints and turn a blank canvas into your own masterpiece. You'll take home your finished painting on your choice of an 8x8 or 12x12 canvas, ready to display!

Cost: $20, includes all supplies.

Taught by Juliana Whisman.

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April Showers bring May Flowers
May
14
9:30 AM09:30

April Showers bring May Flowers

Come learn how to paint a beautiful bouquet of flowers, in conjunction with the May Harper County Homegrown Market at Patterson Health Center! We will go step by step, teaching you how to use acrylic paints and turn a blank canvas into your own floral masterpiece. You'll take home your finished painting on 8x10 canvas, ready to display!

Cost: $20, includes all supplies.

Taught by Juliana Whisman.

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Chalk Walk for the Anthony BalloonFest
May
5
5:00 PM17:00

Chalk Walk for the Anthony BalloonFest

Come decorate downtown Anthony in preparation for the annual BalloonFest event!

Meet at the Arts Center (104 N Springfield in Anthony), and we’ll assign you your downtown square to decorate with chalk. Make sure you bring your best ideas — prizes will be awarded in each age category!

Cost: Free! We’ll provide the chalk and the sidewalk square — you come with your spring and BalloonFest ideas to decorate the downtown walkways.

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Chalkboard Lettering + Florals
Apr
2
3:00 PM15:00

Chalkboard Lettering + Florals

Come learn how to letter and embellish a chalkboard! We will be making a spring themed chalkboard with chalk lettering and hand-drawn embellishments. We will go step by step, teaching you how to mark off your lettering, fill it in with chalkboard marker, and add beautiful florals and greenery around it!

Cost: $40, includes all supplies! Space is limited — you can purchase your spot here.

Taught by Carrie Lutke of Sparrow Lettering.

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Line Dancing for Adults!
Jul
6
to Jul 20

Line Dancing for Adults!

July 6th, 13th, and 20th — 5:30-6 pm

Come and learn some line-dancing steps — this is dance that you can use on your next night out on the town, upcoming wedding, or a fun barn or street dance — and it doesn’t even require fancy dancing shoes! Grab some friends and join us for a fun line-dancing class!

Taught by Mindy Deaver. Hosted at Mindy’s Dance Center in Anthony, Kansas.

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Clay Monsters for Adults!
Jun
14
to Jun 21

Clay Monsters for Adults!

Let your imagination run wild! At this clay camp, artists will turn a block of clay into their own monster. They’ll learn hand-building techniques, create unique details and textures, and glaze their monster in wild shades of colors. ***Artists need to be present for all three days of the camp to complete their monster.

June 14, 15, and 21 — 7-8:30 pm

Taught by Isaac Shue. Hosted at Gallery Mostaza in Harper, Kansas.

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Benefit in the Barn
Nov
23
5:00 PM17:00

Benefit in the Barn

  • 217 N Highway 14 Anthony, KS 67003 USA (map)
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Come join us for the 3rd annual Benefit in the Barn — we affectionately call it the “Barnifit”! This fun evening is worth braving the chilly night air — we’ve got a delicious soup supper (no tickets or reservation needed!), a silent auction with local and handmade items, live music, and a lively pie auction. We hope you’ll come for an evening together, benefitting the work we do, and having some fun at the same time!

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