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Here you will find a collection of publications and videos about our past events. Check out some of our featured articles below and learn more about our efforts.
Heritage Trust Fund Work
May 2023
An $85,000 Heritage Trust Fund Grant allowed The Sunflower Theatre to get some much needed repairs. Mid-Continent Restoration cleaned and repairidcethe terra cotta tile on the facade, and tuck pointed all the bricks on the other 3 sides.
The McPherson Brass Band
December 3, 2023
The McPherson Brass Band delighted a full house with holiday favorites at St. Paul's Lutheran Church.
Laughing Matters
December 2, 2023
Jay and Leslie, mimes and comedians with Laughing Matters entertained a spellbound audience at Peabody's Come Home for Christmas celebration. Thanks to the KCAIC for funding.
The Peabody Market Historical Mural
October 22, 202
The Peabody Market Historical Mural is done! Much thanks to lead artists Jose Faus and Diana Werts, and assistants Astrid and Robin. Thanks to the KCAIC for funding.
Halloween Chili and Cinnamon Rolls
October 31, 2023
We had chili and cinnamon rolls available again at Trunk or Treat!
Pumpkin Carving and Birdhouse Painting
Octoboer 7 , 2023
Shirley Davis led a fun-filled pumpkin carving adventure and Michelle Butts provided birdhouses for kiddos to paint during the Peabody Fall Festival.
The Haymakers in Concert
October 7, 2023
The Haymakers wowed folks at the Peabody Fall Festival as a kickoff to our 2023-2024 series. Thanks to the Kansas Creative Arts and Industries Commission for funding for 4 of the events.
Peabody Historical Mural
August, 2023
Jose Faus has become the lead artist for our Peabody Historical Mural project and is painting up a storm with assistants Astrid E MieryTeran Jibaja and Robin Case. Thanks to the KCAIC for funding.
Bob Delk's 101 Birthday Celebration
August 7 2023
101-year-old wunderkind Bob Delk played along with Susan Mayo and Steve Hanneman at the Peabody Farmer's Market, while the Sunflower Theatre sold dinners!
Marilyn Jones' 90th Birthday
Septeber 4, 2023
We celebrated Marilyn Jones' 90th birthday at the Peabody Famrer's Market while the Sunflower Theatre sold dinners and Bob and friends provided music.
The ARISE Ensemble
March 11, 2023
The ARISE Ensemble gave a stunning performance at St. Paul's Lutheran Church.
The McPherson Brass Band
December4 , 2022
The McPherson Brass Band entertained the community with seasonal favorites at St. Paul's Lutheran Church.
October 2, 2022
The Weda Skirts gave an amazing concert to a full house as the kick-off event in the SFT 2022-23 series.
October 1, 2022
Shirley Davis led a fun-filled pumpkin carving adventure and Michelle Butts provided birdhouses for kiddos to paint during the Peabody Fall Festival.
Octoboer 1, 2022
Diana Werts will be lead artist for a historical mural to be painted by community residents on the Peabody Market. Sponsored by a $7500 Kansas Creative Arts and Industries Commission Grant.
1920s Gala Dinner
April 4, 2022
We had a sold-out crowd for our 1920's Gala Dinner. It included cocktails, music, and dinner. An overwhelming amount of folks came dressed in 1920s style!
Cake Decorating
March 15, 2022
Shirley Davis led 2 sold-out cake decorating sessions. If you missed it we are planning another one!
Reader's Theatre
July 12, 2025
Local Peabody actors presented a Reader’s Theater at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. “St. Pauls Kaffeehaus” was opened before and during for coffee and pastries.
Heritage Trust Fund Grant
February 26, 2022
The Sunflower Theatre has been awarded an $85,656 Kansas Historical Society Heritage Trust Fund Grant Award!! We will be restoring and preserving the beautiful historic art deco front as well as the entire outside brickwork of the building.
This building is on its way to becoming a hopping arts and event center in Peabody, KS!
10,000 Matching Fund Gift
February 21, 2022
The theatre received an anonymous $10,000 matching fund gift to fund the removal of our asbestos tile ceiling. We reached our match on 4/15/22.
Gary Jones Memorial Fund
March 6, 2022
Marilyn Jones has established several funds in memory of her amazing husband Gary Jones. One is with the Sunflower Theatre, via the Peabody Community Foundation. Your donation to the theatre will be doubled until the end of April by an anonymous $10,000 matching funds gift.
The McPherson Brass Band
December 5, 2021
The Sunflower Theatre kicked off the 2021 Holiday Season and started a performance series at St Paul's Luthern Church in Peabody. We will be using this space as renovations on the theatre occur. The McPherson Brass Band, including local resident Taylor Ensminger, performed a stunning concert with amazing desserts served after.
Memories Through Motion
September 19, 2021
Over 150 people enjoyed the original dance/music production based on memories of community members about the Sunflower Theatre. It featured professional musicians, dancers, the Peabody/Burns High School Choir, and the PBS Elementary School Bucket Band. Thanks to the KCAIC for funding.
Pumpkin Carving
October 23, 2021
Shirley Davis offered a free pumpkin carving session on behalf of the Sunflower Theatre.
Interviews for Memories in Motion
July 16, 2021
Cheyla Clawson and Susan Mayo collect memories for the dance project Memories in Motion. Thanks to the KCAIC for funding.
KSN features Peabody on their summer road trip.
July 12, 2021
We had spudnuts and music by the theatre to help show off Peabody.
July 4th, 2021 long johns, spudnuts, and birthday cake.
July 4th, 2021
We sold spudnuts and long johns, and gave away birthday cake to celebrate Peabody's 150th birthday!
Plastering work begins on the wall for the mural begins. Thanks to NM for his lift!
June 15, 2021
Stan, Brandy, and Pappy start restoring the wall in preparation for the mural
"Helianthus" Kansas Creative ARts Industries Commission $9,200 Reimagined Spaces Grant
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May 31, 2021
The Sunflower Theatre was awarded a $9,200 Reimagined spaces grant form the KCAIC for the Sunflower Theatre to up a mural by renowned artist Stan Herd on the NE wall of the Sunflower Theatre.
Memorial Day
May 31, 2021
We welcomed alumni and other visitors on Memorial Day with spudnuts by Marilyn Jones, a visit by Stan Herd, and a silent auction of repurposed bowling balls.
Sunflower Theatre's temporary dance floor is installed!
February 1, 2021
Thanks to Mark Whitney for getting our floor into temporary shape for our upcoming dance project "Memories in Motion! Thanks also to sponsors KCAIC.
"Memories in Motion" Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission $10,000 Reimagined Spaces Grant
January 1, 2021
The Peabody Community Foundation was awarded a $10,000 Reimagined Spaces grant from the KCAIC for the Sunflower Theatre to to put a temporary floor in the theatre and host the dance project Memories in Motion. Funded by the KCAIC.
Winter Celebration
December 1, 2020
Thanks to Ann Leppke for decorating the Sunflower Theatre for the holiday season!
COVID Outdoor Open Rehearsals
June 10, 2020
Open Rehearsals outside the Sunflower Theatre continues with The Switchgrass Quartet, this Friday, 6/12, at 9:00 am! Observing/modeling safe social distancing for live musicians....check us out!
The Sunflower Theatre Celebrates Peabody Creatives
May 28, 2020
The Sunflower Theatre presents "Celebrating Peabody Creatives" - an art show featuring over 40 local artists.
Sunflower Theatre Restoration Kickoff Concert
September 21, 2019
Our first event, a concert with original music, featuring professional musicians and the Peabody/Burns High School Choir was held in September of 2019. Funded by the KCAIC.
