The Salina Journal from Salina, Kansas • Page 26

D2 FRIDAY. SEPTEMBER 8, 2006 encore! SALINA JOURNAL THE JOURNAL'S 7-DAY AREA EVENTS CALENDAR hat: la Daily calendar on Page A2 FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 8 Lapsit Slorytime, for babies to 18 months and caregivers. 10 a.m., Salina Public Library Youth Services Department, 301 W. Elm. 8254624.

Karen Sovoco and Pete Heitzmon, acoustic guitar and vocals. 12:20 p.m. at Robert Plaza. Salina Arts and Humanities Commission Art a la Carte concert. Chatauqua Day at Saline Presbyterian Manor, demonstrations, refreshments, music.

2-4 p.m., 2601 E. Crawford. $2 for adults, $1 for children under 12. 8251366. Salina Community Theatre musical "The Wizard of Oz." 8 p.m., 303 E.

Iron. $21 for adults, $12 for youths 12 and under. 8273033, 827-6126 or online at vww.salinatheatre.com. Salina Twirlers Square Dance Club. p.m., Oakdale Elementary School, 811 E.

Iron. 8250702. Kiatch in concert, classic rock. 9 p.m., The Red Kitten, 1108 Holiday 493-8203. HUTCHINSON: Kansas Stale Fair.

Grandstand performances by Lynard Skynyrd, Steve Miller Band, Sugarland, Trace Adkins, Carrie Underwood and Raven Symone. Through Sept. 17, Fairgrounds. 1 800-362-3247, (620) 6693600 or online at www.kansasstatefair.com. KANSAS CITY, Ringling Bros, and Barnum Bailey Circus.

7:30 p.m., Kemper Arena. $12 to $19. (816)931-3330. MANHAHAN: Jazz vocal- I ist Karrin Allyson in perfor- i mance, benefit concert for Kansas State University's i Friends of the Beach Museum of Art. 6 p.m.

reception, 8 I p.m., K-State Alumni Center. I $125. (785) 532-7718. SATURDAf SEPTEMBER 9 Poker run to benefit Saint Francis Academy. 10 i a.m.-5 p.m..

Sunset Bil' liards, 1215 W. Crawford. 825-5915. I Grandparents Day at Rolling Hills Zoo, sponsor; ed by the Salina Senior 1 Center and Minority Out- reach Task Force. 1-4 p.m.

827-9818. Cruise and eat for street rods, hot rods, muscle cars or any classic car or truck. Meet at Dairy Queen, 321 1 N. Ninth, at 5 p.m. and I cruise to a dinner location.

I 823-9757. Ballroom dancing with Audrey Umekubo. 8 p.m.. Dance Elite, 146 S. Santa Fe.

$5. 452-8372. I Salina Community Theatre i musical "The Wizard of Oz." I 8 p.m., 303 E. Iron. $21 for I adults, $12 for youth 12 and under 827-3033, 827-6126 or online at www.salina theatre.com.

Kiatch in concert, classic rock. 9 p.m. The Red Kitten, 1108 Holiday. 493-8203. ABILENE: Old Abilene Town Gunfighters.

11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. 100 S.E. Fifth. (785) 280-0876.

ABILENE: Abilene Smoky Valley Railroad excursion train rides. 10 a.m., 2 p.m., 200 S. Fifth. (785) 263-1077 or 1-888-4266687. CULVER: Cuker United JEFF COOPER Salina Journal Lauren Zey (left), playing "Dorothy," holds "Toto" as she is scolded by Kate Williams, playing the "Wicked Witch," in Salina Community Theatre's production of "The Wizard of Oz." Performances are at 8 p.m.

Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday and 7 p.m. Thursday. Methodist Church annual Harvest Festival. (785) 2834739.

HUTCHINSON: Kansas State Fair. Grandstand performances by Lynard Skynyrd, Steve Miller Band, Sugarland, Trace Adkins, Carrie Underwood and Raven Symone. Through Sept. 17, Fairgrounds. 1 800-362-3247, (620) 6693600 or online at wvAv.

kan sasstatefai com. KANSAS CITY, Ringling Bros, and Barnum Bailey Circus. 11 a.m., 3 and 7 p.m., Kemper Arena. $12 to $19. (816) 9313330.

TOPEKA: Topeka Civic Theatre and Academy drama "On Golden Pond." 6 p.m. dinner, 8 p.m. show, 3028 S.W. Eighth. (785) 357-5211 or online at www.topekacivic theatre.com.

Seventh annual Prairie Fest. (785) 7432077. SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 10 Alan Junek family benefit. 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m.. Agenda City Park.

(785) 732-6444. Music jam for country, bluegrass and gospel singers, listeners and acoustic pickers. 1 -4 p.m.. Red Coach Inn commons area, 2110 W. Crawford.

827-8539. Grandparents IDay at Rolling Hills Zoo, sponsored- by the Salina Senior Center and Minority Outreach Task Force. 1-4 p.m. 827-9818. Salina Community Theatre musical "The Wizard of Oz." 2 p.m., 303 E.

Iron. $21 for adults, $12 for youth 12 and under. 827-3033, 827-6126 or online at theatre.cbm. Film discussion with Wes Jackson, "The Risk Is To Not Do Anything," based on Al Gore's documentary "An Inconvenient Truth." 4 p.m., Salina Art Center, 242 S. Santa Fe.

ABILENE: Old Abilene Town Gunfighters. 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. 100 S.E. Fifth.

(785)280-0876. ABILENE: Concert by folk group Woods Tea Company. 2 p.m., Abilene High School auditorium. $10, available at Abilerie Area Chamber of Commerce, 500 N. Buckeye.

(785) 263-1770. ABILENE: Abilene Smoky Valley Railroad excursion train rides. 2 p.m., 200 S. Fifth. (785) 263-1077 or 1-888-426-6687.

CONCORDIA: Brown Grand Players presents the play "The Guys." 7 p.m., Cloud County Community College's Cook Theatre. HAYS: Hays Freedom Walk. 3:30 p.m.. National Guard Armory. HUTCHINSON: Kansas State Fair.

Grandstand performances by Lynard Skynyrd, Steve Miller Band, Sugarland, Trace Adkins, Carrie Underwood and Raven Symone. Through Sept. 17, Fairgrounds. 1 800-362-3247, (620) 6693600 or online at vAvw KANSAS CITY, Ringling Bros, and Barnum Bailey Circus. 1 and 5 p.m., Kemper Arena.

$12 to $19. (816) 931-3330. LINDSBORG: Reception for Martha Hamilton and the Kaymeyer and Students exhibit. 2-4 p.m. Birger Sandzen Memorial Gallery, 401 N.

First St. MANHATTAN: "End of Suburbia," Kansas State University's Movies on the Grass 2006, widescreen outdoor films. 7 p.m. activities, 8 p.m. film, Corfman Commons outside Hale Library.

Free. (785) 532-7288. MANKATO: Teens for Christ rally. 6:30 p.m., Mankato Junior-Senior High School Little Theatre, 701 E. Madison.

McPHERSON: Rebecca Copley vocal recital. 3 p.m.. Brown Auditorium, McPherson College. (620) WICHITA: Candlebox in concert. 7:30 p.m..

The Cotillion, 11120 W. Kellogg. $20 for advance tickets, $23 day of the show. (316) 722-4201 or online at www.the cotillioncom! MONDAY SEPTEMBER 11 Crystal Creek Band. 11 a.m..

Senior Center, 245 N. Ninth. 827-9818. Backpacking Club organi- zarionaf meeting. p.m.

Prescott Room, Salina Public Library, 301 W. Elm. 825-4624. CONCORDIA: Brown Grand Players presents the play "The Guys." 7 p.m., Cloud County Community College's Cook Theatre. HUTCHINSON: Kansas State Fair.

Grandstand performances by Lynard Skynyrd, Steve Miller Band, Sugarland, Trace Adkins, Carrie Underwood and Raven Symone. Through Sept. 17, Fairgrounds. 1800-362-3247, (620) 6693600 or online at www.kansasstatefair.com. WICHITA: "A Prairie Art Story," lecture by environmental artist Stan Herd.

1 p.m., Wichita Art Museum, 1400 W. Museum Blvd. $20 for museum members, $25 for nonmembers. (316) 2684912. TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 12 Fall Storytime.

9:30, 10:15 a.m., 6:30 p.m. Stories, songs and more for children 18 months to 5 years. Salina Public Library Youth Services Department, 301 W. Elm. 825-4624.

Burning Issues Book Discussion on "Fahrenheit 451," by Ray Bradbury. 7 p.m. Tech Center Conference Room, Salina Public Library, 301 W. Elm. 825-4624.

HUTCHINSON: Kansas State Fair. Grandstand performances by Lynard Skynyrd, Steve Miller Band, Sugarland, Trace Adkins, Carrie Underwood and Raven Symone. Through Sept. 17, Fairgrounds. 1800-362-3247, (620) 6693600 or online at www.kansdsstatefair.com.

WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 13 Fall Starytime. 9:30, 10:15 a.m., 1:30 p.m. Stories, songs and more for children 18 months to 5 years. Salina Public Library Youth Services Department, 301 W. Elm.

825-4624. Salina Newcomers and Friends social. 9:30 a.m., Salina Community Theatre, 303 E. Iron. 493-0557.

information meeting for Salina Parb and Recreation I Department's Alaskan Ad- venhjre scheduled for July 19-30, 2007. 1 p.m. and 6 p.m.. Senior Center, 245 N. Ninth.

309-5765. Jolly Mixers Dance, with music by Classic Heart. 8-11 p.m.. Moose Lodge, 1700 Beverly. $4.

No smoking or drinking. (785) 536-4603. HUTCHINSON: Kansas State Fair. Grandstand performances by Lynard Skynyrd, Steve Miller Band, Sugarland, Trace Adkins, Carrie Underwood and Raven Symone. Through Sept.

17, Fairgrounds. 1800-362-3247, (620) 6693600 or online at www.kansasstatefair.com. WICHITA: Comedy Central Live presents comedian Carlos Mencia in performance. 7:30 p.m.. The Cotillion, 11120 W.

Kellogg. $39.50. (316) 722-4201 or online at www.thecotillion.com. THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 14 Fall Storytime. 9:30, 10:15 a.m.

Stories, songs and more for children 18 months to 5 years. Salina Public Library Youth Services Department, 301 W. Elm. 825-4624. Antique Appraising Session with June Sohl, presented by Salina Parks and Recreation and the Salina Senior Center 1 p.m..

Senior Center, 245 N. Ninth. 3095765. Wendys to Dairy Queen cruise for street rods, hot rods, muscle cars or any classic car or truck. 6 p.m., Wendys, 3019 Riffel, cruise to Dairy Queen, 321 N.

Ninth. 823-9757. Salina Community Theatre musical "The Wizard of Oz." 7 p.m., 303 E. Iron. $21 for adults, $18 for seniors 60 and above, $12 for youth 12 and under.

827-3033, 8276126 or online at www. salinatheatre.com. HAYS: Bukovinafest 2006. 5:30 p.m.. Lb.

Brewing 117E. 11th. HUTCHINSON: Kansas State Fair. Grandstand performances by Lynard Skynyrd, Steve Miller Band, Sugarland, Trace Adkins, Carrie and Raven Symone. Through Sept.

17, Fairgrounds. 1 i 800-362-3247, (620) 6693600 or online at wvAV TOPEKA: Topeka Civic Theatre and Academy drama "On Golden Pond." 7 p.m. show, 3028 S.W. Eighth. (785) 357-5211 or online at www WICHITA: Back Alley concerts presents Bone Thugs-N- Harmony with special guests Cuete and 4Seen.

8 p.m., The Cotillion, 11120 W. Kellogg. $25 in advance, $30 day of show. (316) 7224201 or online at www.the cotiHion.com. UPCOMING EVENTS MANHAHAN: Performance by comedy troupe The Capitol Steps.

7:30 p.m. Sept. 15, McCain Auditorium, Kansas State University. $30', $26. (785) 532-6428.

WICHITA: Phil and Hank Anniversary Show, featuring Revelation Theory, The Colour, Royal Bliss and Modern Day Zero. 7 p.m. Sept. 16, The Cotillion, 11120W. Kellogg.

Must be 18 and above to attend. (316) 7224201 or online at cotillion.com. MANHAHAN: Fred Garbo Inflatable Theater, family- oriented comedy, dance and juggling. 3 p.m. Sept.

17, McCain Auditorium, Kansas State University. $15. (785) 532-6428. MANHAHAN: "Invisible Children," Kansas State University's Movies on the Grass 2006, widescreen outdoor films. 7 p.m.

activities, 8 film, Sept. 17, Coffman Commons outside Hale Library Free. (785) 5327288. ABILENE: 1940s Fashion Show and Dinner. 6:30 p.m.

dinner buffet, followed by fashion show, Sept. 18, indoor courtyard, Eisenhower Library $17. (785) 2636700, 1-877-RINGIKE. MANHATTAN: Lecture by native Kansan Thomas Frank, author of bestselling book, "What's the Matter With Kansas?" Lou Douglas Lecture Series on Public Issues. 7 p.m.

Sept. 18, Forum Hall, Kansas State University Student Union. Free. (785) 532-6415..