June 18, 2013

Local theater group brings “Dreamcoat” to life

At a recent rehearsal of the Gardner Community Theatre’s production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Rich Enfield (playing Jacob) interacts with Joseph, played by Michael Fibelkorn, and Pharoah, played by Brian Fibelkorn. Enfield is from Gardner and the Fibelkorn brothers are from Edgerton.  Submitted photo

Anchored by a 38-voice children’s chorus, the Gardner Community Theatre is preparing to present the popular Andrew Lloyd Webber musical “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” in late June.
The musical is based on the Biblical story of Joseph, a …

Brief

When Emporia State University’s Summer Theatre opens its 59th season on June 12, Andrew McCutcheon of Gardner, Kan., will be involved in the production of “Bingo! The Winning Musical,” in which audience members will be laughing in the aisles when …

Applications accepted for master gardener program

OLATHE — If you enjoy gardening and working with others and sharing your growing passion then the Johnson County K-State Research and Extension Master Gardener program may be just the opportunity for you.  Applications are now being accepted for the …

Theater company set to open ‘Charlotte’s Web’

The TallGrass Theatre Company will present showings of “Charlotte’s Web” on June 14 and June 15.
In the stage play, a sweet pig named Wilbur and his amazing friend, Charlotte, a spider, find a way to let the world know …

Civil War expo, re-enactment to coincide with Festival on the Trails

Charlie Troutner
Special to The Gardner News
Take a step back in history as the Gardner Historical Museum presents a “Civil War Expo”, on Saturday, June 8, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The event on June 8, will provide …

Downtown roads set to close during festival

Several downtown streets in Gardner will close Friday, June 7 for Festival on the Trails.
The closed streets will provide space for vendors and entertainment set for June 8 during the Festival on the Trails.
Beginning Friday evening, through Saturday, …

DIY furniture refinishing class to be held at fairgrounds

Johnson County K-State Research and Extension is offering a week-long, do-it-yourself furniture refinishing class from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., June 10 – 14, at the Johnson County Fairgrounds – Open Class Building, in Gardner. The class includes guidance from …

Extension office offers Social Security, Medicare classes

OLATHE —Johnson County K-State Research and Extension is offering two classes to help demystify the complexities of Medicare and Social Security.
Unlocking the Mysteries of Medicare is Wednesday, June 26 from 1 p.m.  to 2 p.m.  The class is for …

Annual Festival on the Trails celebration to kick-off downtown June 8

Local band, Family Bed, rocks the small stage during last year’s Festival on the Trails. This year’s concert headliner will be Tracy Lawrence, File photo

Danedri Thompson
dthompson@gardnernews.com
Music, food, fun and community pride will land where the trails divide on June 8. The annual Festival on the Trails is set for Saturday, June 8.
The daylong event, first organized in 2007 for the city’s …

32nd annual free fishing derby scheduled

Registration now is underway for the 32nd Annual Olathe Kids Free Fishing Derby scheduled for 7:30 a.m. to noon, Saturday, June 15, at Cedar Lake Park, located south of 151st Street at 15500 Lone Elm Road in southwest Olathe.
This …