FEBRUARY
February 9
sweetheart's dance
Fundraising event put on by the Juneteenth committee. Featuring the Thomas Brother's Blues Band. 8pm-Midnight at the VFW, 2201 Main St. $7.00 per person or $12.00 per couple. Age 21+ Cash bar available. Free Hor d'oeuvres. All "Love donations" will go toward the 2008 Atchison Juneteenth Celebration. Click HERE for flyer.
February 8-10 & 15-17
The Good Doctor
Community theater production "The Good Doctor" by Neil Simon, Friday & Saturday, 8 p.m., Sundays 2 p.m. $10 adults / $6 students, Theatre Atchison, 401 Santa Fe. www.theatreatchison.org or
(913) 367-7469
February 17
Community Concert
Community Concert feathering “Laten” (trombone Quartet) 7:30 p.m., (913) 360-7847 at Mount St. Scholastica's Chapel (913) 360-7847
February 18
President’s Day
Visit the World’s Smallest “Unofficial” Presidential Library in the Atchison Santa Fe Depot to see the latest exhibit updates including how the Washington press of 1849 viewed it’s “President for a Day” David Rice Atchison. For more info visit www.atchisonhistory.org or contact the Atchison County Historical Society at (913) 367-6238.
MARCH
March 9
Community Concert
Community Concert feathering “Lawrence Children’s Choir “, 3:00 p.m. Mount Saint Scholastica Chapel (913) 360-7847
March 13-15
willow brook spring open house
Spring open house at Willow Brook, 10am-6pm, 117 N. 8th. (913) 367-0298.
http://www.willowbrookhome.blogspot.com/
March 14-16
The Jungle Book
Community theater production, "The Jungle Book," by Vera Morris with stories by Rudyard Kipling. Friday at 7 p.m., Saturday at 2 & 7 p. m., Sunday at 2 p.m. $10 adults / $6 students, Theatre Atchison, 401 Santa Fe. www.theatreatchison.org or (913)360-7469
March 15
St. Patrick’s Parade
The city’s largest parade with trophies in three categories. Crowning Grand Marshal at noon at the Elks Lodge. Judging of entries 1:30 p.m. Parade starts at 2p.m. Irish music and corned beef & cabbage at Elks Lodge. After-parade toasts at sponsoring establishments. (913) 367-7122
March 22
Easter Egg Hunt
Annual Easter Egg Hunt for children 10 years and younger.10 a.m., Jackson Park. (913) 367-3352
April
April
Archeology Month
Temporary exhibit in the Santa Fe Depot's Atchison Historical Society Museum on the history of Atchison County sponsored by the Kanza Chapter of the Kansas Archeological Society. Special programs throughout the month-dates and times TBD. For full details, visit www.atchisonhisory.org
April 12
Kanza Film Festival
2nd annual Film Festival, check out the work of aspiring film-makers from across the region and around the world. Films and award ceremony at Theatre Atchison, 401 Santa Fe, . For full schedule visit KanzaFest.org
April 11 & 12
Home & Garden Show
2nd annual Home & Garden Show, Friday 5pm-8pm & Saturday 9am-5pm at the Heritage Conference Center (913) 367-0359
April 18-20 & 25-27,
The Importance of Being Earnest
Community theater production, Fridays & Saturdays 8 p.m., Sundays 2 p.m. "The Importance of Being Earnest" by Oscar Wilder. $10 adults / $6 students, Theatre Atchison, 401 Santa Fe. www.theatreatchison.org or (913)360-7469
MAY
May-September
"12 Gauge Railroad" Weekends
12 Gauge Railroad Weekend rides, Memorial Day-Labor Day. For hours call 800-234-1854
May 3
“Haunted Atchison Tours”
Narrated tour through “the most haunted town in Kansas”. Advance reservations required starting in March. 800-234-1854
May 3-October 29
Farmer’s Market Open
Opening of he Atchison Farmer’s Market, 5th & Main. Wednesday Hours: 3:30-6:30 p.m., Saturday (through October) 8:00 a.m.-noon. (913) 367-0500
May 4
“Organ Symphony”
“Organ Symphony” 3:00 PM Abbey Church, Benedictine College/Atchison/Community Orchestra, featuring soloist Dr. Ruth Krusemark with the Saint-Saens.
May 9
Atchison Hospital Auxiliary Betty Butler Memorial Golf Tournament
9:00 a.m., shot gun start. (913) 367-4491
May 11
Kiwanis Spring Flea Market
Three blocks of merchandise for sale or trade, Main Street. (913) 367-5222
May 24
Vintage & Experimental Aircraft Fly-in
Annual event with displays of vintage and experimental aircraft sponsored by EAA Chapter # 967. Amelia Earhart Airport, 16459 286th Rd. (816) 223-2799
May 24-25
Riverbend Art Fair
42rd annual outdoor art fair featuring artists from a six-state area with children's activities, entertainment and food vendors. Sponsored by Atchison Art Association. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. www.atchison-art.org / (913) 367-4278
JUNE
June 3, 10, 17, 24
Summer Sounds
"Summer Sounds" concerts on the Atchison Public library lawn, 401 Kansas Ave. 7:00 P M
June 6
10th Annual Chamber Golf Tournament
10th Annual Chamber Golf Tournament, at Bellevue Country Club. 9 a.m. shot gun start. (913) 367-6304 or (913) 874-2178
June 7
Nell Hill's Annual Warehouse Sale
9am-1pm in the Atchison Warehouse, 1101 Main St. www.nellhills.com
June 7
“Haunted Atchison Tours”
Narrated tour through “the most haunted town in Kansas”. Advance reservations required starting in March. 800-234-1854
June 6-8 13-15
Anatomy Of A Murder
Community theater production by Elihu Winer. Fridays & Saturdays, 8 p.m., Sundays 2 p.m.
$10 adults / $6 students, Theatre Atchison, 401 Santa Fe. www.theatreatchison.org or (913)360-7469
June 20-21-22
Forest of Friendship Celebration
Annual celebration honoring men and women of aviation and aerospace with children's activities, parade of U.S. and foreign flags, honorees ceremony and featured speakers. (913) 367-1419 or (785) 847-6800
June 21-22
Juneteenth
Third annual celebration in Atchison to commemorate the date, June 19, 1865, of when the last slaves in America were freed. (913) 367-2481.
June 25
Community Concert
Community Concert feathering “The Raleigh” 7:30 p.m., Mount Saint Scholastica Chapel (913) 360-7847.
JULY
July – September
“Miracle City – The Twin Floods of 1958”
Special exhibit at the Santa Fe Depot's Atchison Histrical Society Museum looking back at the events 50 years ago that shaped modern Atchison more than any other event in the 20th Century. For more info visit www.atchisonhisstory.org
July 5
“Haunted Atchison Tours”
Narrated tour through “the most haunted town in Kansas”. Advance reservations required starting in March. 800-234-1854
July 18-19
Amelia Earhart Festival
12th annual celebration. Friday evening Lakefest concert at Warnock Lake featuring Miranda Lambert. Other highlights include downtown fair with arts & crafts, live entertainment, food vendors and children’s activities, panel discussion with authors and researchers, award luncheon, speakers’ symposium, carnival rides, aerobatic performances, aviation displays, and spectacular fireworks over the Missouri River. www.atchisonkansas.net / 800-234-1854
July 22-26
Atchison County Fair
4-H, domestic living and agricultural exhibits, food booths, parade, carnival and live music. County Fairgrounds, Effingham. (913) 833-5450
AUGUST
August 2
“Haunted Atchison Tours”
Narrated tours through “the most haunted town in Kansas”. Advance reservations required, beginning June 1. www.atchisonkansas.net / 800-234-1854. Check site back for detailed schedule and information.
august 14-16
willow brook fall open house
Fall open house at Willow Brook, 10am-6pm, 117 N. 8th. (913) 367-0298.
http://www.willowbrookhome.blogspot.com/
SEPTEMBER
September 5-October
“Haunted Atchison Tours”
Narrated tours through “the most haunted town in Kansas”. Advance reservations required, beginning June 1. www.atchisonkansaas.net / 800-234-1854. Check website for detailed schedule and information.
September
“HISTORY & MYSTERY” TOUR
Get in the Halloween spirit on a twilight guided walking tour past Atchison’s many Victorian mansions. www.atchisonkansas.net or 800-234-1854. Check site back for detailed schedule and information.
September 5 & 6
Fall Home tour at the residence of mary carol from nell hill's
www.nellhills.com
September 7
Kiwanis Fall Flea Market
Three blocks of merchandise for sale or trade, Main Street.
September 5-7 & 12-14
The Fantasticks
Community theater production by Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt. Fridays & Saturdays 8 p.m., Sunday 2 p.m.. $10 adults / $6 students, Theatre Atchison, 401 Santa Fe. www.theatreatchison.org or (913)360-7469
September 12 & 13
Elks BBQ State Championship
5th annual competition sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbecue Society. Also beer garden and live music on Friday evening. Judging begins at 11a.m. on Saturday. Riverfront Park (913) 426-1034
October
October
“Haunted Atchison” Tours
Narrated tours through “the most haunted town in Kansas”. Advance reservations required, beginning June 1. www.atchisonkansas.net / 800-234-1854. Check site back for detailed schedule and information.
October
“HISTORY & MYSTERY” TOUR
Get in the Halloween spirit on a twilight guided walking tour past Atchison’s many Victorian mansions. www.atchisonkansas.net / 800 234-1854. Check site back for detailed schedule and information.
October
Burial Customs
Funeral and burial customs from Atchison and the around the World. A special look at the customs of our Kansas culture. Schedule TBD. 800-234-1854. Check site back for detailed schedule and information or contact the Atchison County Historical Society in the Santa Fe Depot at (913) 367-6238. www.atchisonhistory.org
October 5
“Shucking for Bucks” Contest
Annual corn shucking competition with participants harvesting corn by hand using teams of mules and horses. 11a.m. Slattery Farm near St. Louis Church on Morton Road. (913) 367-1502
October 4
Oktoberfest Arts & Crafts Festival
27th annual event with over 100 arts & crafts vendors plus German foods and music along the city’s downtown outdoor pedestrian plaza. Sat.10a.m.-4p.m.
October 4-5
Model Train Show
16th annual show with scale layouts, sponsored by members of North East Kansas Railroaders, Inc., $3, Sat. 10 a.m.-5p.m., Sun., 10 a.m.-4p.m. Memorial Hall, 819 Commercial (913) 367-6202
October 21-23
Fall foliage Tours
Trolley tour accenting autumn’s beautiful colors. 10a.m.-2p.m. Trolley departs from the Santa Fe Depot, 200 S. 10th. www.atchisonkansas.net / 800-234-1854
October 24-25
Halloween Haunted Train
Miniature train ride for children with ghosts, goblins and treats; sponsored by the North East Kansas Railroaders. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Donations appreciated. Atchison Rail Museum, 200 S. 10th.
(785) 985-3807
October 25
Kiwanis Halloween Parade
Ghosts and goblins on parade through downtown plus trick-or-treat goodies and prizes when visiting participating businesses, 2p.m. 800-234-1854. Check site back for more information and details later. www.atchisonkansas.net
November
November 5-8
willow brook christmas open house
Christmas open house at Willow Brook. Sneak preview on the 5th from 5pm-9pm. Open house from the 6th-8th, 10am-6pm, 117 N. 8th. (913) 367-0298.
http://www.willowbrookhome.blogspot.com/
November 8 & 9
Nell hill's holiday open house
www.nellhills.com
November14-16 & 21-23,
Little Women
Community theatre production by John D. Ravold, from the novel by Louisa M. Alcott. Fridays & Saturdays 8 p.m., Sundays 2 p.m. $10 adults / $6 students, Theatre Atchison, 401 Santa Fe. www.theatreatchison.org / (913) 360-7469
Nov. 14 – Dec. 28, 2008
“New Harmonies-Celebrating American Roots Music”
Special exhibition from the Smithsonian Institution in the Santa Fe Depot's Atchison Historical Society Museum exploring the shaping of American Music from its roots to modern sounds. Hands-on elements and listening stations. Special Opening Night Gala – Nov. 14, 2008. For full schedule and additional details, visit www.atchisonhistory.org
December
December 5
Music at the Muchnic
Art, music and a delectable buffet in the elegant parlors of a Victorian mansion. Donations appreciated. 7:00-9:00 p.m., Muchnic Art Gallery, 704 N. 4th. www.atchison-art.org / (913) 367-4278
December 5-6
Homes for the Holidays
7th annual tour featuring historic homes decorated for Christmas. Homemade apple dumplings on sale at Theatre Atchison. www.atchisonkansas.net / 800-234-1854
December 14
High Tea at the Muchnic
Art, holiday music and conversation accompanied by High Tea. Food and drinks served in the elegant parlors of a beautiful Victorian mansion. $7.50 adults; $5.00 children. 3-5:00 p.m., Muchnic Art Gallery, 704 N. 4th. www.atchison-art.org / (913) 367-4278
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