The ARISE Ensemble
March 29, 3:00 St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 212 East Division, Peabody, KS
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For the last 33 years, the Arise Ensemble has shared its message of hope and peace through stories and Negro spirituals. Founded by civil rights leader and former Wichita School Board member Jo Brown, the choir sees its mission as promoting multiculturalism and unity through harmony. "We consider ourselves ambassadors of goodwill. And we believe in good race relations and human relations, and through our music, we're able to convey that." Arise Ensemble-member Gerald Norwood agrees. "In terms of this medicinal help to secure social values and help people understand the importance of collaboration between all races, all ages." By donation to the Sunflower Theatre.
St. Pauls Kaffeehaus
February 9, 2:00, St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 212 E. Division, Peabody, KS
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Join us for coffee, local talent, and a time for community!
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Laughing Matters
December 7, 5:00, Peabody Senior Center, 106 N Walnut St, Peabody, KS
Sponsored by the Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission
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As part of Peabody's Come Home for Christmas celebration, the Sunflower Theatre will present Laughing Matters, a mime, juggling, and comedy act. Laughing Matters features Kansas City artists Jay Cady and Leslie Seifert-Cady - theater artists skilled in juggling, mime, magic, storytelling, and improvisation. They have performed in 36 states and 7 foreign countries. Admission is free thanks to the Kansas Arts Commission!
The McPherson Brass Band
December 1, 3:00, NEW LOCATION! United Methodist Church 403 N Sycamore St, Peabody, KS
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The Sunflower Theatre will again welcome the McPherson Brass Band performing seasonal favorites. Concert and desserts are available for a donation to the Sunflower Theatre.
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Community Banners
Project​​​
August 2024 - Spring 2025
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Banners with artist Carol Bradbury, 11:00-1:00, 10/5 at the Peabody Fall Festival. Leave your mark/drawing/scribble on a silk banner and Carol will digitally create composite illustrations to create banners for downtown Peabody.
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Installation Celebration Spring 2025. It's FREE thanks to the Kansas Arts Commission!
Ballet Wichita - Once Upon A Time - Ballet In The Park​
9/15, 1:00, Vintage Bank Park
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Bring chairs or blankets and sit and enjoy the dance!
It's free thanks to generous sponsorship from VINTAGE BANK KANSAS!
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Peabody 4th Fest
Join Peabody for an amazing celebration of July 4th of fireworks and small-town fun!
Sunflower Theatre Open Viewing
May 25-27, 10:30-2:30
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Come and view the open theatre and see what we look like with NO asbestos. Share wonderful stories about the past theatre and bowling alley. Be a part of changing times in Peabody!
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Peter and the Wolf and Appalachian Spring
April 21, 3:00 St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 212 E. Division, Peabody, KS Sponsored by the Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission
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Peter and the Wolf and Appalachian Spring, features an 11-member ensemble comprised mainly of Wichita Symphony musicians. Peter and the Wolf is a beloved classic with narration that introduces the instruments of the orchestra. This project is a collaboration with the Bartlett Arboretum and Wichita State University. Admission is free.
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The ARISE Ensemble
March 23, 3:00 St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 212 East Division, Peabody, KS
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For the last 33 years, the Arise Ensemble has shared its message of hope and peace through stories and Negro spirituals. Founded by civil rights leader and former Wichita School Board member Jo Brown, the choir sees its mission as promoting multiculturalism and unity through harmony. "We consider ourselves ambassadors of goodwill. And we believe in good race relations and human relations, and through our music, we're able to convey that." Arise Ensemble-member Gerald Norwood agrees. "In terms of this medicinal help to secure social values and help people understand the importance of collaboration between all races, all ages." By donation to the Sunflower Theatre.
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The Switchgrass String Quartet
February 25 3:00 St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 212 East Division, Peabody, KS
Sponsored by the Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission.
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The Switchgrass String Quartet will perform at the historic St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. The quartet will feature original compositions by quartet members including Tallgrass Studies, a work composed for a KCAIC Tallgrass Artist Residency. Admission is free.