Book group
The next book discussion in the Kansas series, “Kansas Troubles” by Earlene Fowler, will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Emporia Public Library. Multiple copies are available for checkout. For more information, call 340-6451.
Tallgrass Pickin’
Tallgrass Pickin’ will be held at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 3 at the Emma Chase Cafe in Cottonwood Falls. Information: (620) 273-6020.
Stained glass
The EAC Stained Glass Workshop for middle school, high school and adults, led by Harry Hart (last stained glass class to be taught by Hart) will be held Oct. 1 through Nov. 9. The fee is $40. For more information and to register, call 343-6473.
McCoy featured in magazine
The latest issue of American Indian Art Magazine features an article about Cheyenne and Lakota imagery written by Ron McCoy, professor of history and Roe R. Cross Distinguished Professor at Emporia State University. The article is entitled “When the Spirits Came: The Dragonfly in Cheyenne and Lakota Belilef and Art.”
Manhattan Transfer comes to Wichita
Grammy Award winners, The Manhattan Transfer, will play the historic Orpheum Theatre in Wichita at 8 p.m. Aug. 4. Tickets, $45.50 (orchestra), $30.50 and $20.50 (balcony), are on sale through all Select-A-Seat outlets, by calling (316) 755-7328, on line at www.selectaseat.com and all Employee clubs.
Tickets will be for sale beginning at 10 a.m. Aug. 18 for the Smothers Brothers, who will perform at 8 p.m. Nov.2 at the Orpheum. Tickets, $68.50 (front orchestra), $62.50 (mid orchestra), $55.50 (rear orchestra), $35.50 mezzanine and $25.50 (balcony), may be purchased at the above telephone number, on line or at any Dillon’s Super Store.