"The Church Ladies of Manhattan" in St. Francis

Saturday, April 5th at the St. Francis High School Auditorium, WPAA will have in concert “The Church Ladies of Manhattan, Kansas”.
PLEASE NOTE THIS PROGRAM BEGINS AT 7:30 PM.
The Church Ladies are a harmony based acoustic trio who will entertain you with polished performances of bluegrass, country, folk, rock, and gospel. They are an energetic and entertaining ensemble. Hailing from three rural Kansas communities, our hearts are steeped in the prairie. Admission is by season ticket or at the door. This season’s programs are made possible through the

Fly Dance Company in Oakley!

March 30th at 3:00 PM at the Oakley High School Auditorium, WPAA will have in concert the “Fly Dance Company”. Contemporary Americana will be reflected as they cross street dance with classical choreographic principles and the technique of hip hop.

Fly Dance Company selects pieces with an emphasis on variety, high energy, and fun entertainment. The audience will be engaged from beginning to end, and leave uplifted by dancers who will have given their all to earn their love.

"After Midnight" to Perform in Colby

Western Plains Arts Association is excited to have back to Western Kansas  “After Midnight” from Colorado! Their performance will be held March 16th at 3 pm at the Cultural Arts Center on the campus of Colby Community College in Colby, Kansas. 

You will be welcomed to the world of After Midnight, where timeless melodies, innovative arrangements, and soulful rhythms transport you to the golden age of jazz!

Based in the heart of Denver, After Midnight is a collection of seasoned musicians dedicated to delivering

"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.