"Boyd Meets Girl" to perform in Colby!

Sunday, February 23 at 3 p.m. in the Cultural Arts Center on the Colby College campus, WPAA will welcome “Boyd Meets Girl”. An international duo of classical guitar and cello, “Boyd Meets Girl”, will perform a mixed program of classical and pop music. Boyd Meets Girl pairs Australian classical guitarist Rupert Boyd with American cellist Laura Metcalf. The duo has toured the world sharing their eclectic mix of music.

The duo arranges much of their repertoire themselves, drawing inspiration from artists across all genres, and often speak from the stage about the works to create an engaging, conversational concert experience that breaks down boundaries not only between musical genres but between audience and performer. 

Comedy Magician of the Year to perform in Oakley

WPAA presents “Comedy Magician of the Year”, Chipper Lowell 
Sunday February 2nd at the Oakley High School Auditorium at 3:00 PM. 
Audiences and critics alike continue to rave about his hilarious onstage antics. Chipper's show is a nonstop, roller coaster of original magic, mentalism, bizarre juggling stunts, and edgy yet corporate-CLEAN comedy, peppered
with rapid-fire ad-libs, improv, and audience participation. Truly a laugh-filled and memorable experience of absolute fun for all!

Marla Matkin in Hoxie!

Marla Matkin, Hill City, Kan., an independent humanities scholar and performer, will present “Pioneering Women” Sunday, Jan. 26 at 3 p.m. at the Hoxie High School Auditorium.

Admission to the Western Plains Arts Association program is by season ticket or at the door. This program is funded by numerous businesses, individuals, The Sheridan County Community Foundation, and the Dane G. Hansen Foundation.

Ms. Matkin will provide an elementary school program in the Quinter gym at 10 AM on Monday, Jan. 27.  

Matkin comes by her love of history having been born in Dodge City and raised nearby.  She is on a continuing search to expand her knowledge and understanding of the legend and lore surrounding the region and its people. This deep connection

Holiday Program in Colby on Sunday, December 15th!

 “The Carpenters Christmas Once More” will be Western Plains Arts Association’s holiday program this year. Sunday, December 15th, at 3:00 p.m. in the Oakley High School Auditorium, this Branson show will celebrate the season.  

Admission is by ticket purchased at the door or by WPAA season tickets. 

This project is generously funded by Mid-America Arts Alliance, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the state arts agencies of Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Texas.

Thomas Glynn to Perform in Goodland!

Western Plains Arts Association presents Thomas Glynn performing “American Tune: Simon, Croce & Taylor” on Sunday, November 10th, at 3:00 PM central time (2:00 PM MT) in the Goodland High School auditorium.
A pianist and guitarist since the age of 10, Glynn started writing songs in his late teens and fronted a popular club band in Boston called 5-0 throughout his twenties. His heart, however, was always with great singer-songwriters like James Taylor, Joni Mitchell, Shawn Colvin, and David Wilcox. "I began to focus on writing songs that were more introspective and personal to me as well as performing live as a solo acoustic artist." 

America's Sweethearts on November 3rd in Colby!

As part of WPAA’s fall line up, “America’s Sweethearts” will be preforming a wide range of music from Broadway to Big-Band in Three-Part Harmony.

America loved the swinging sounds of female close-harmony groups even before The Andrews Sisters hit the airwaves. But audiences will hear great vintage songs with fresh ears when AMERICA’S SWEETHEARTS take the stage November 3, at 3:00 pm at the Cultural Arts Center on the Colby College campus in Colby. AMERICA’S SWEETHEARTS charm audiences of all ages while navigating their way through a variety of trios, duets, and solo features... all with a slice of old-fashioned fun! This program is made possible through the

Wichita Children's Theatre in Area Schools

Western Plains Arts Association is sponsoring The Wichita Children's Theatre in area schools with the support of Dane G. Hansen, and the community foundations in Logan, Sheridan, and Thomas counties.

Get ready for a musical experience, ripped from the pages of Mo Willems' beloved, award-winning, best-selling children's books, Elephant & Piggie! An elephant named Gerald and a pig named Piggie are the "bestus" (a word Gerald and Piggie made up that means "very best") friends, but Gerald worries that something could go wrong that would end their friendship. Piggie is not worried at all. She's even happier and more excited than usual. That's because she and Gerald are invited to a party hosted by the Squirrelles, singing squirrels who love to have a good time. And so, begins a day when anything is possible.

The Wichita Children's Theatre Professional Touring Company will present ELEPHANT& PIGGIE: WE'RE IN A PLAY at the following schools.