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November 24, 2014
Story by Joe Vinduska

SWAG�ϼ� will host “Kansas History Snapshot: Christmas on the Prairie,” a presentation by the Director of the SWAG�ϼ� County Historical Society Beverly Komarek at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4 in the Library.�� Catered refreshments will be served.

The presentation is about the pioneers of Kansas and how they celebrated Christmas in the 1800s.�� It will include discussion about traditions influenced by the settlers’ places of origin.

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November 24, 2014
Story by Joe Vinduska

Anyone looking to join a group of creative individuals as they “explore the world of art-making and creative endeavor” are encouraged to join the Shafer Art Gallery’s League of Aesthetic Engineers as it celebrates its “Inaugural Gala” from 6-7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6 in the Shafer Gallery.��

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November 24, 2014
Story by Joe Vinduska
Photo by Lindsey Higgins

SWAG�ϼ� will present a student recital of instrumental and vocal performances at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4 in the Dorothy Moses Morrison Chapel, located in the Fine Arts Building, F-157.�� The recital is free.

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November 19, 2014
Story by Joe Vinduska

SWAG�ϼ� Forensics team competes at Tulsa Community College

The SWAG�ϼ� Debate and Forensics team’s season is in full swing.�� The team earned awards at a tournament at Hutchinson Community College Nov. 1-2 and a two-part debate and forensics tournament at Tulsa Community College Nov. 14-16.

Hutchinson Tournament

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November 19, 2014
Story by Joe Vinduska

SWAG�ϼ� will be closed for Thanksgiving break Wednesday, Nov. 26, through Friday, Nov. 28. The college will resume its regular schedule on Monday, Dec. 1.

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November 18, 2014
Story by Joe Vinduska
Photo by Brandon Steinert

Nothing gets the nostalgia pumping for the holidays like tunes inspired by the season.�� Area residents can easily get their fill through various holiday music events and performances by the SWAG�ϼ� Music Department.

Prairie Winds Concert – December 1

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November 18, 2014
Story by Joe Vinduska
Courtesy photo submitted
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“These aren’t your grandmothers’ quilts,” has become an unofficial tagline for the Shafer Art Gallery’s annual exhibit from the National Quilt Museum — and for good reason.�� The ornate designs and craftsmanship of the 18 quilts on display far exceed that of what most people likely think of when they hear the word “quilt.”��

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November 17, 2014
Story by Joe Vinduska

The SWAG�ϼ� Theatre Department will host open auditions for its spring musical production “Godspell,” by Stephen Schwartz from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, Dec. 2 and 3 in the Fine Arts Auditorium.

Those auditioning need to prepare one song from musical theatre and bring sheet music.�� An accompanist will be provided.

SWAG�ϼ� Theatre Instructor Erin Renard will direct the play and anyone aged 17-40 is encouraged to audition.��

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November 12, 2014
Story by Joe Vinduska
Photos by Brandon Steinert

SWAG�ϼ�’s music department will present the timeless holiday musical classic “A Christmas Carol” at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 21 and 22 and at 2 p.m. Nov. 23 in the Fine Arts Auditorium.

The show is being directed by SWAG�ϼ�’s Director of Chorale Activities Vern Fryberger.�� He has participated in 46 musicals over a span of 35 years and has been planning this show since last summer after seeing this particular adaptation at the Denver Center for Performing Arts.

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November 12, 2014
Story and Photos by Joe Vinduska

Each year, as part of the Theatre Program at SWAG�ϼ�, students are asked to take the reins and produce a show entirely by themselves.�� This year, theatre Majors Joy Conner and Maili Kee are co-directing “Love, Lust & Lasagna,” with showings at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 20 and 21 in the SWAG�ϼ� Planetarium.

The production features two plays, “Caught in the Act” and “Opposites Attract” and both are by playwright Bruce Kane.��