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Knock. Knock. Who’s there? Figs. Figs who? Figs the doorbell, it’s not working!

Knock. Knock. Who’s there? Figs. Figs who? Figs the doorbell, it’s not working!

KZ Country Cheesy Joke of the Day 10/31/25

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The AmeriCoustic is coming to the Cultural Arts Center on the Colby College campus Sunday, November 9th at 3:00 PM. Admission can be bought at the door or by WPAA season tickets. We would like to thank our area sponsors along with the Dane G. Hansen Foundation for their support.

For over 20 years, award-winning television host Dan Miller has brought his unique brand of music, humor, western history and poetry to audiences from around the globe. With Dan on lead vocals, guitar and harmonica, and Wendy Corr singing lead and harmony vocals and playing the bass guitar and fiddle, Dan Miller’s AmeriCoustic is first-class, wholesome family entertainment.&nbsp;But this is not just a western music production. The duo presents a variety of song stylings, from traditional western fare such as “Back In the Saddle” and “Rawhide” to iconic tunes from Simon and Garfunkel, Patsy Cline and Marty Robbins.

In recent years, the group has had the opportunity to take their show on the road and have delighted audiences from coast to coast.

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 </figure>SubmittedThe AmeriCoustic is coming to the Cultural Arts Center on the Colby College campus Sunday, November 9th at 3:00 PM. Admission can be bought at the door or by WPAA season tickets. We would like to thank our area sponsors along with the Dane G. Hansen Foundation for their support.For over 20 years, award-winning television host Dan Miller has brought his unique brand of music, humor, western history and poetry to audiences from around the globe. With Dan on lead vocals, guitar and harmonica, and Wendy Corr singing lead and harmony vocals and playing the bass guitar and fiddle, Dan Miller’s AmeriCoustic is first-class, wholesome family entertainment.&nbsp;But this is not just a western music production. The duo presents a variety of song stylings, from traditional western fare such as “Back In the Saddle” and “Rawhide” to iconic tunes from Simon and Garfunkel, Patsy Cline and Marty Robbins.In recent years, the group has had the opportunity to take their show on the road and have delighted audiences from coast to coast.

AmeriCoustic set for Nov. 9 at Colby Community College

What did the horse dress up as for Halloween? A nightmare.

What did the horse dress up as for Halloween? A nightmare.

KZ Country Cheesy Joke of the Day 10/30/25

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What did the invitation to the ghost party say? Bring your own Boos!

What did the invitation to the ghost party say? Bring your own Boos!

KZ Country Cheesy Joke of the Day 10/29/25

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Why didn’t the skeleton go to the dance? Because he had no-body to go with. Why can’t skeletons play church music? Because they have no organs.

Why didn’t the skeleton go to the dance? Because he had no-body to go with. Why can’t skeletons play church music? Because they have no organs.

KZ Country Cheesy Joke of the Day 10/28/25

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"The Three Little Pigs" are coming to Hays on Tuesday, Oct. 28. It's a free production by the popular Wichita Children's Theatre in cooperation with the Hays Arts Council. The performance is at 6:30 p.m. in the Beach/Schmidt Performing Arts Center at Fort Hays State University.&nbsp;

On this episode of the Hays Post Podcast, news reporter Becky Kiser talks with Brenda Meder, director of school programming for the arts council. 

They also discuss the new Block Party on the Bricks on Saturday, Nov. 1. <a href="https://givebutter.com/c/HACblockpARTy">Tickets</a> for the fundraiser are on sale now.

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Where does a black cat go when it loses its tail?

Where does a black cat go when it loses its tail?A retail store.

KZ Country Cheesy Joke of the Day 10/27/25

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The Fort Hays chapter of the National Student Speech Language Hearing Association (NSSLHA) is hosting Soup Fest at the Herndon Clinic on the Fort Hays State University campus. This fundraiser features a soup competition where our students prepare soups, and attendees purchase tickets to taste and vote for their favorite.

All proceeds from Soup Fest directly support our clients at the Herndon Clinic by helping offset treatment costs for services such as speech, voice, language, and cognitive-communication therapy.

We are reaching out for your support in helping us advertise Soup Fest. You can make a big difference by:

Your help will allow us to spread the word and bring more people together for this fun event that supports such an important cause.

📍 Event Location:&nbsp;Albertson Hall lobby, FHSU Campus 📅 Event Date/Time:&nbsp;October 24th, 5-7 PM 🎟️ Details: Soup tastings, voting, and community fun — all benefiting clients at the clinic

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What is black, white, orange, and waddles?&nbsp; A penguin holding a pumpkin.

What is black, white, orange, and waddles?&nbsp; A penguin holding a pumpkin.

KZ Country Cheesy Joke of the Day 10/24/25

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What did the couple who met while working at an instruction book company name their child? Manuel.

What did the couple who met while working at an instruction book company name their child? Manuel.

KZ Country Cheesy Joke of the Day 10/23/25

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COLBY — Western Plains Arts Alliance will be hosting the Denver Brass Sunday, October 26 at 3:00 p.m. at the Cultural Arts Center on the Colby Community College campus in Colby.&nbsp; 

Denver Brass is one of the nation’s premier brass ensembles, featuring 14 world-class musicians who perform original compositions and innovative arrangements. 

Each year the ensemble performs over 140 concerts and provides outreach programs that inspire and delight more than 30,000 people across the Denver area. Denver Brass works diligently and methodically to increase outreach and exposure, not just to be heard or appreciated, but to provide inspiration, nourish and uplift the human spirit. 

Tickets available at the door if you don’t already have your WPAA season ticket.&nbsp;

 We would like to thank our sponsors and Dane G Hansen Foundation for your support.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>SubmittedCOLBY — Western Plains Arts Alliance will be hosting the Denver Brass Sunday, October 26 at 3:00 p.m. at the Cultural Arts Center on the Colby Community College campus in Colby.&nbsp; Denver Brass is one of the nation’s premier brass ensembles, featuring 14 world-class musicians who perform original compositions and innovative arrangements. Each year the ensemble performs over 140 concerts and provides outreach programs that inspire and delight more than 30,000 people across the Denver area. Denver Brass works diligently and methodically to increase outreach and exposure, not just to be heard or appreciated, but to provide inspiration, nourish and uplift the human spirit. Tickets available at the door if you don’t already have your WPAA season ticket.&nbsp; We would like to thank our sponsors and Dane G Hansen Foundation for your support.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Denver Brass to perform Oct. 26 at Colby Cultural Arts Center

A horse walks into a bar. The bartender says “Why the long fa...” when suddenly the horse cuts him off.

"I’ve heard that a million times,' says the horse. Everywhere I go. Ha, ha. Why the long face?"

"Oh, I’m sorry to hear that," Says the bartender. "Other than that, How’s your life?"

A horse walks into a bar. The bartender says “Why the long fa...” when suddenly the horse cuts him off."I’ve heard that a million times,' says the horse. Everywhere I go. Ha, ha. Why the long face?""Oh, I’m sorry to hear that," Says the bartender. "Other than that, How’s your life?"The horse replies with, "Stable."

KZ Country Cheesy Joke of the Day 10/22/25

The Hays Symphony Orchestra will present its annual Children’s Halloween Concert, featuring Sergei Prokofiev’s beloved symphonic tale, Peter and the Wolf, on Sunday, Oct. 26.

Pre-concert activities begin at 1:30 p.m. with the concert set for 2:30 p.m., at the Beach/Schmidt Performing Arts Center in Sheridan Hall on the Fort Hays State University campus, 600 Park St.

This annual family tradition remains free to the public, made possible through the generous sponsorship of Werth Wealth Management.

The program centers on Prokofiev’s Op. 67, a work specifically written in 1936 to introduce young audiences to the various instruments of the orchestra, with assignment of distinct musical themes and instruments to each character in the story.

For example, the protagonist Peter is represented by the bright and energetic strings, while his grumpy Grandfather is depicted by the low, lumbering bassoon.

The Bird’s quick movements are captured by the flute, the Duck’s waddle by the reedy oboe, and the sly Cat’s stealth by the smooth clarinet.

Finally, the menacing Wolf is given a dark, ominous theme played by the French horns, and the Hunters are heralded by the authoritative brass and percussion.

This performance will feature David Macey, dean of the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences at Fort Hays State University, as the narrator, guiding listeners through the Russian folk tale as Peter, a young pioneer, ventures into the meadow, encounters his animal friends, and ultimately helps capture the menacing wolf.

Hays Symphony Music Director Benjamin Cline said the concert will feature a unique blend of entertainment and educational value.

“Peter and the Wolf is, quite simply, the greatest musical primer ever written,” Cline said. “It is an extraordinary experience for a child to hear the story narrated while simultaneously learning to recognize the distinct voice of each orchestral instrument.”

“This concert serves as a vital entry point into the world of classical music for our community’s youngest members, and we are thrilled to offer this high-quality, professional performance completely free of charge. Making this event accessible is one of the most important things the Hays Symphony does all year.”

The musical piece was commissioned by Natalya Sats, the director of the Central Children's Theatre in Moscow, with the explicit goal of furthering musical education.

Since its premiere, it has been performed and recorded by nearly every major orchestra worldwide, featuring narrators ranging from celebrity actors to political figures, demonstrating its universal appeal and enduring power as a piece of musical storytelling.

The Hays Symphony is dedicated to continuing this international tradition of fostering musical literacy.

The musical experience is only part of the afternoon's festivities.

Pre-concert activities will begin at 1:30 p.m., in the Beach/Schmidt Performing Arts Center lobby and surrounding areas.

These activities are designed to be hands-on and engaging, particularly for children attending in costume.

Highlights of the pre-concert event include:

· Halloween Costume Parade: Children are encouraged to attend in their favorite Halloween attire and participate in a festive parade.

· Instrumental Petting Zoo: This highly popular activity gives children a rare chance to see, touch, and even try out instruments from the orchestral families, woodwinds, strings, brass, and percussion, that they will hear represented in the concert.

· Meet the Woodwinds: A dedicated station will allow attendees to meet the musicians who play the flute, oboe, clarinet, and bassoon, making a direct connection between the characters in the story (Bird, Duck, Cat, Grandfather) and the professionals who play their themes.

· Arts and Crafts: Creative activities related to the themes of the concert and Halloween.

· Musical Storytime: Additional stories and interactive sessions designed to prepare young ears for the symphonic performance.

Following the performance, children will receive a free trick-or-treat bag as they exit, extending the holiday fun. Free tickets are available online at <a href="https://www.hayssymphony.org/">hayssymphony.org</a>.

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 </figure>Hays Symphony OrchestraThe Hays Symphony Orchestra will present its annual Children’s Halloween Concert, featuring Sergei Prokofiev’s beloved symphonic tale, Peter and the Wolf, on Sunday, Oct. 26.Pre-concert activities begin at 1:30 p.m. with the concert set for 2:30 p.m., at the Beach/Schmidt Performing Arts Center in Sheridan Hall on the Fort Hays State University campus, 600 Park St.This annual family tradition remains free to the public, made possible through the generous sponsorship of Werth Wealth Management.The program centers on Prokofiev’s Op. 67, a work specifically written in 1936 to introduce young audiences to the various instruments of the orchestra, with assignment of distinct musical themes and instruments to each character in the story.For example, the protagonist Peter is represented by the bright and energetic strings, while his grumpy Grandfather is depicted by the low, lumbering bassoon.The Bird’s quick movements are captured by the flute, the Duck’s waddle by the reedy oboe, and the sly Cat’s stealth by the smooth clarinet.Finally, the menacing Wolf is given a dark, ominous theme played by the French horns, and the Hunters are heralded by the authoritative brass and percussion.This performance will feature David Macey, dean of the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences at Fort Hays State University, as the narrator, guiding listeners through the Russian folk tale as Peter, a young pioneer, ventures into the meadow, encounters his animal friends, and ultimately helps capture the menacing wolf.Hays Symphony Music Director Benjamin Cline said the concert will feature a unique blend of entertainment and educational value.“Peter and the Wolf is, quite simply, the greatest musical primer ever written,” Cline said. “It is an extraordinary experience for a child to hear the story narrated while simultaneously learning to recognize the distinct voice of each orchestral instrument.”“This concert serves as a vital entry point into the world of classical music for our community’s youngest members, and we are thrilled to offer this high-quality, professional performance completely free of charge. Making this event accessible is one of the most important things the Hays Symphony does all year.”The musical piece was commissioned by Natalya Sats, the director of the Central Children's Theatre in Moscow, with the explicit goal of furthering musical education.Since its premiere, it has been performed and recorded by nearly every major orchestra worldwide, featuring narrators ranging from celebrity actors to political figures, demonstrating its universal appeal and enduring power as a piece of musical storytelling.The Hays Symphony is dedicated to continuing this international tradition of fostering musical literacy.<h2>Family-Friendly Activities Start Early</h2>The musical experience is only part of the afternoon's festivities.Pre-concert activities will begin at 1:30 p.m., in the Beach/Schmidt Performing Arts Center lobby and surrounding areas.These activities are designed to be hands-on and engaging, particularly for children attending in costume.Highlights of the pre-concert event include:· Halloween Costume Parade: Children are encouraged to attend in their favorite Halloween attire and participate in a festive parade.· Instrumental Petting Zoo: This highly popular activity gives children a rare chance to see, touch, and even try out instruments from the orchestral families, woodwinds, strings, brass, and percussion, that they will hear represented in the concert.· Meet the Woodwinds: A dedicated station will allow attendees to meet the musicians who play the flute, oboe, clarinet, and bassoon, making a direct connection between the characters in the story (Bird, Duck, Cat, Grandfather) and the professionals who play their themes.· Arts and Crafts: Creative activities related to the themes of the concert and Halloween.· Musical Storytime: Additional stories and interactive sessions designed to prepare young ears for the symphonic performance.Following the performance, children will receive a free trick-or-treat bag as they exit, extending the holiday fun. Free tickets are available online at <a href="https://www.hayssymphony.org/">hayssymphony.org</a>.

Hays Symphony presents free children's concert: Prokofiev's classic 'Peter and the Wolf'

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What do you call a very old ant? An antique!

What do you call a very old ant? An antique!

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