Dec
16

Six tutors honored at CSC

Students who serve in Chadron State College’s tutoring and Supplemental Instruction programs were given special recognition during a luncheon in the Kline Center on Tuesday, Dec. 11.
Dec
14

Winter commencement 2007 degree recipients

A total of 148 candidates were conferred degrees during Chadron State College's 2007 winter commencement exercises, Friday, Dec. 14, in the Armstrong Building.
Dec
14

CSC alum gives graduates tips for good living

Dr. JoAnne Owens-Nauslar of Lincoln, who travels far and wide to speak about the benefits of healthy, active living, offered the graduates of Chadron State College numerous one-liners and a list of seven pointers that she termed “fossil wisdom” Friday evening.
Dec
10

CSC to graduate 148 on Friday

A total of 148 degrees will be conferred during winter commencement exercises at Chadron State College on Friday, Dec. 14. The program will be in the Armstrong Building at 5 p.m.

Dec
6

Early Childhood Conference set for February

Participants of a Chadron State College conference will again learn ways to improve their child care and education skills. Chadron State College’s 19th Excellence in Early Childhood Conference will be Friday and Saturday, Feb. 22-23, 2008, in Chadron. The conference will feature sessions on a wide range of early childhood topics presented by at more than a half dozen professionals. The conference’s theme is “United We Stand for Children … Free to Be.”
Dec
5

Delta Mu Delta chapter inducts 34 members

Chadron State College business and economics faculty and students last month participated in a ceremony to induct 34 upperclassmen to Kappa Kappa, Chadron State’s chapter of the business honor society Delta Mu Delta.
Dec
3

Jazz Birds playing Christmas music

The Jazz Birds of Chadron State College will perform their set of rhythm and blues Christmas tunes at Wrecker's Roadhouse in downtown Chadron on Wednesday, Dec. 5, at 8 p.m.
Dec
3

Holiday music concert set for Saturday

The Chadron State College music department’s final concert of the fall semester will celebrate the holiday season. It will be Saturday, Dec.8, at 7:30 p.m. in Memorial Hall.
Dec
2

Supreme court justice says changes being made in Nebraska courts

Technological changes are being made in the Nebraska court system “to bring it into the 21st century”, the chief justice of the Nebraska Supreme Court told an audience made up mostly of students at Chadron State College on Thursday.
Nov
26

Mallets and Ivory concert is Sunday

Two Chadron State College music ensembles will join to present the sixth annual Mallets & Ivory holiday concert Sunday, Dec. 2, at 3 p.m. in Memorial Hall. The concert is open to the public free of charge.
Nov
26

Chief justice is next up in speaker series

A speech by Michael Heavican, chief justice of the Nebraska Supreme Court, will close the fall Justice Studies Department Speaker Series at Chadron State College this week.
Nov
26

Chadron community band to give concert

The Chadron Community Symphonic Band will present its fall concert at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27 in Memorial Hall. The band is directed by Dr. Michael Stephens, who joined the Chadron State faculty this fall shortly after earning his doctorate from the University of Pittsburgh.
Nov
26

Art shows, sale coming at Chadron State

Seven art majors at Chadron State College are combining to present their senior art show. The exhibit will open with a reception from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30 in the Main Gallery of Memorial Hall.
Nov
21

Watson selected by bar foundation

Chadron attorney George Watson has been recognized as one of the 30 members of the 2007 Class of Fellows selected by the Nebraska State Bar Foundation.
Nov
19

Dorset Graves tells about Shakespeare fascination

Dr. Dorset Graves’ lifelong fascination with William Shakespeare’s work continued last week when the retired Chadron State College language arts professor talked at length about the classic playwright during a presentation in the Reta King Library.
Nov
19

Cultural activities highlight Sandoz anniversary

The Mari Sandoz High Plains Heritage Center at Chadron State College celebrated its fifth anniversary Thursday through Sunday by providing an example of its specialties. The celebration featured cultural speakers, the showing of a documentary, learning activities for children and an American Indian pow wow.
Nov
14

Retired administrators back in school for CSC

A new program at Chadron State College has former principals and superintendents traversing school hallways once again.
Nov
12

Heritage Center celebrating five years

The Mari Sandoz High Plains Heritage Center at Chadron State College will celebrate the fifth anniversary of its opening Thursday through Saturday. Each activity is open to the public free of charge.
Nov
12

Graves to close fall session of lecture series

The fall session of the Dorset Graves Lecture Series at Chadron State College will close with a presentation by the man for whom it’s named.
Nov
12

CSC Pow Wow featuring storytellers

In addition to traditional Lakota singing and dancing, the sixth annual Chadron State College Pow Wow will feature presentations by a pair of American Indian storytellers Saturday, Nov. 17. The speakers are Phyllis Stone, an elder of the Rosebud Sioux Tribe, and Jerome Kills Small of Porcupine, S.D.
Nov
11

Speaker says coaches have difficult job

A coach has an extremely difficult job because he has to please many people and make numerous spur-of-the-moment decisions, a long-time coach told an audience at Chadron State College last week during the Dorset Graves Lecture Series in the Reta King Library.
Nov
7

CSC graduate is Montana's teacher of the year

Chadron State College graduate Steve Gardiner, who teaches English and journalism at Billings Senior High School, has been selected Montana’s Teacher of the Year for 2008.
Nov
5

Faculty Lounge making debut

The Faculty Lounge, a jazz combo featuring Chadron State College faculty members, will make its debut off campus at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7, at Wrecker's Roadhouse in downtown Chadron.
Nov
5

CSC group, community chorus to perform Sunday

The Chadron Community Chorus and Chadron State College women’s vocal ensemble will join for a concert Sunday, Nov. 11, at 4 p.m. in the Chadron Arts Center at Fourth and King Streets.
Nov
5

CSC gathering explores the 'cowboy way'

Chadron State College got down to its Western roots this weekend.
Nov
5

Cattle ranching exhibit opens at Chadron State

Chadron State College is home to a new permanent gallery of exhibits dedicated to the development of the Northern Plains beef industry.

Nov
1

CSC theatre program going on 6-school tour

Chadron State College’s theatre program will “set sail” in November for performances at six northwest Nebraska elementary and middle schools as part of its Children’s Theatre Workshop course. The first of the performances will be Thursday, Nov. 8.
Nov
1

Benefit concert is tonight

The Chadron State College collegiate chapter of Music Teachers National Association has organized a benefit concert for tonight (Thursday, Nov. 1) as part of the local recognition of National Make-a-Difference Day. The free concert, which begins at 6 p.m. in Memorial Hall, will be headlined by the debut performance of the CSC Faculty Jazz Quintet and will feature other CSC faculty and student performers.
Oct
31

Holst to speak in lecture series

The final speaker during the fall session of the Dorset Graves Lecture Series at Chadron State College will be Dr. Don Holst. The program will be in the basement of the Reta King Library at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 6.
Oct
31

Canned food drive to begin soon

The Student Athlete Advisory Committee at Chadron State College will conduct a canned food drive Nov. 5-16 to collect items for the Neighbors in Need program that provides noon meals each weekday in Chadron.
Oct
30

CSC football fans have exciting trip to Chadron

The trip from Winterset, Iowa, to Chadron to watch the Chadron State Eagles play Mesa State in football this weekend had more excitement than most outings for Chad and Cheryl Emanuel.
Oct
30

Coffee Gallery gets $50,000 from colorful North Platte woman

A $50,000 gift from a North Platte woman who wants the history of ranching the way she lived it as a youth to be preserved will give the Coffee Gallery in the Mari Sandoz High Plains Heritage Center at Chadron State College a major boost, gallery supporters say.
Oct
29

Western art show opening at Memorial Hall

Fifteen artists, nearly all of them from Nebraska and South Dakota, will be displaying their works at the second annual Western Art Show at Chadron State College.
Oct
29

Opening of Coffee Gallery set for Friday

The long-awaited opening of the C.F. Coffee Gallery at Chadron State College will take place at 4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 2 in conjunction with the Cowboy Poetry Gathering and Western Art Show that weekend.
Oct
29

High school students to attend CSC Art Day

More than 120 students from 12 high schools are scheduled to attend Chadron State College’s Art Day at Memorial Hall on Monday, Nov. 5. The students will be on campus from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Oct
29

Coffee Hour to explore Georgia, Russia

Two Chadron State International Club members from the former Soviet Union will be the featured speakers during the next International Coffee Hour tonight (Monday, Oct. 29) in the Student Center at 7 p.m.
Oct
29

Choral concert at Arts Center to feature variety

A wide variety of musical styles will be performed during the Chadron State College’s Choral Ensembles Concert this weekend. The event begins at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Chadron Arts Center at Fourth and King streets.
Oct
26

CSC junior to lead national honor society

Brittany Schultz, a Chadron State College junior from Scottsbluff, was elected president of the Cardinal Key National Honor Society during the organization’s annual conference in Atlanta earlier this month.
Oct
25

Elks Lodge donates $90,000 to CSC as post disbands

Despite the disbanding of one of Chadron’s most treasured fraternal organizations, the community and surrounding region will continue to benefit from its existence.
Oct
24

State Patrol superintendent to speak at CSC

Col. Bryan Tuma of the Nebraska State Patrol will tell about his 28 years in the NSP during an appearance at Chadron State College. Tuma’s presentation will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 1, in the Student Center. It is open to the public free of charge.
Oct
24

Michael Martin Murphey headlining CSC gathering

Nationally acclaimed cowboy singer and songwriter Michael Martin Murphey will headline this year’s Chadron State College Cowboy Poetry Gathering and Western Art Show. Murphey’s performance will be in Memorial Hall at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3.
Oct
24

Four families receiving recognition Saturday

Four families with three generations of history at Chadron State College will be given CSC’s Family Tree Award during a brunch Saturday at 10 a.m. in the Student Center.
Oct
24

Cowboy poets gathering at Chadron State

More than 10 hours and 23 performers of western prose and song are scheduled for Chadron State College’s third annual Cowboy Poetry Gathering on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 2-3.
Oct
23

Wind Symphony to make debut

The Chadron State College Wind Symphony will give its premier performance during a concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 26 in Memorial Hall.
Oct
23

Many activities scheduled for CSC's Family Day

Parents, siblings and other relatives of Chadron State College students will arrive in Chadron this weekend for CSC’s annual Family Day festivities. While in Chadron, families will be given the opportunity to participate in more than a dozen events and activities. Friday night will feature the Wind Symphony’s concert in Memorial Hall at 7:30 p.m. and the Eagles’ volleyball match against the University of Colorado-Colorado Springs at 7 o’clock.
Oct
23

CSC students join education honorary

Eight Chadron State College students were recently inducted into Sigma Delta Nu, an honor society for education majors. Requirements for membership in Sigma Delta Nu include at least sophomore status and a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.5 on the 4.0 scale.
Oct
23

CSC singers visit schools

Members of the men’s and women’s vocal ensembles from Chadron State College visited Kimball and Ogallala high schools last Thursday. The groups are directed by Dr. Joel Schreuder and Dr. Una Taylor.
Oct
23

Art presentation is tonight

Mary Donahue, CSC art professor, will present “Following Cairns: An Artist’s Journey with Rocks and Time” in the Reta King Library tonight (Tuesday, Oct. 23) at 7 p.m.

Oct
17

Third-graders to 'Dance for the Health of It'

About 115 third-graders will take part in “Dance for the Health of It” at Chadron State College on Wednesday, Oct. 24. The five-hour event will be in the Nelson Physical Activity Center beginning at 9 a.m.
Oct
17

CSC student, faculty presenting geoscience research

Chadron State College geoscience student Jennifer Balmat of Chadron and professor Mike Leite will present research about geological sites north of Crawford at the 119th annual meeting of the Geological Society of America. About 6,300 geoscientists are expected to attend the meeting, which is Oct. 27-31 at the Colorado Convention Center at Denver.
Oct
12

Health Professions Day draws larger crowd

If attendance to Tuesday’s Health Professions Day at Chadron State College can serve as an indicator, a larger pool of job applicants may be looming for the health care industry – and CSC may be producing more of them.

Oct
11

CSC reopens after lockdown

Chadron State College reopened its campus shortly after noon Thursday, about 12 hours after being locked down during the community-wide search of five armed robbery suspects.

Oct
10

High school range judging coming to Chadron

About 200 high school students from Nebraska, Wyoming, South Dakota, North Dakota and Montana are expected to take part in the Society for Range Management’s Old West Regional Range Judging hosted by Chadron State College on Sunday and Monday, Oct. 14-15.
Oct
9

Speaker tells about Buffalo Soldiers

The Buffalo Soldiers may not have been charged with the most noble of the U.S. military's duties, but they still deserve a great deal of respect.

Oct
9

Law enforcement to gather at CSC

A workshop at Chadron State College on Monday, Oct. 22, will inform law enforcement officers and other government employees about their rights and benefits. The workshop, sponsored by CSC’s Justice Studies Department, will run from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Student Center.
Oct
8

Conference speaker commends art teachers

All children are born artists, but because of adult interference and unfavorable comments it’s a problem to keep them interested in art, the keynote speaker at the Nebraska Art Teachers Association Fall Conference at Chadron State College said Saturday.
Oct
4

Buffalo Soldiers presentation is Tuesday

Derek Goodwin of Chadron will discuss the Buffalo Soldiers during a presentation Tuesday, Oct. 9, at Chadron State College. The lecture, which is free and open to the public, will begin at 7 p.m. in the Student Center.
Oct
3

Teleconference focuses on world food issues

Twenty-two area high schools have been invited to join Chadron State College students and faculty in the 24th annual World Food Day Teleconference at Chadron State College, Tuesday, Oct. 16. The live broadcast will be aired from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Student Center.
Oct
2

Parade entries cited

Six entries received recognition during the Chadron State College homecoming parade Saturday.

Oct
2

11 high schools coming to Thursday's Theatre Day

More than 215 students from 11 high schools are scheduled to attend Chadron State College’s annual Theatre Day in Memorial Hall on Thursday, Oct. 4.
Oct
1

State art teachers to meet in Chadron

Chadron State College and the Museum of the Fur Trade will play host to the fall Nebraska State Art Teachers Association Conference this week. The event will be Friday and Saturday, Oct. 5-6.
Oct
1

Health Professions Day is Oct. 10

More than 320 high school students will gain career insight during Chadron State College’s Health Professions Day on Wednesday, Oct. 10. The event will run from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at various locations on campus.
Oct
1

Dancers from Ukraine plan Great Plains performances

Because of a formal relationship between Chadron State College and a Ukraine university, a group of cultural performers from eastern Europe will put on a show at CSC and eight other locations throughout the Great Plains.

Sep
30

Sparks Hall dedicated Sunday

About 100 people gathered Sunday afternoon to help Chadron State College celebrate the rebirth of its second oldest building, Sparks Hall. The ceremony was staged on the building’s new concrete patio at its south entrance.
Sep
30

Child Development Center shows off improvements

The Chadron State College Child Development Center on Friday afternoon showcased improvements to its facility while celebrating 35 years of providing early childhood education.
Sep
30

'Cyrano' coming this week

More than a dozen students have roles in the Chadron State College Theatre Department’s upcoming production of Frank Langella’s classic comedy, “Cyrano.”
Sep
29

Homecoming royalty announced

Loni Hughes of Spearfish, S.D., and Kyle Schmidt of Gordon were named Chadron State College’s Homecoming queen and king Saturday.
Sep
27

Homecoming field narrowed to eight

The top eight vote-getters for Chadron State College’s Homecoming royalty were announced Thursday night during a ceremony at Armstrong Gym.
Sep
24

Sparks Hall dedication is Sunday

Chadron State College will celebrate the renovation and expansion of Sparks Hall, its new administration headquarters, during a dedication and cornerstone laying ceremony Sunday.
Sep
24

Royalty finalists to be announced Thursday, crowned Saturday

Sixty-seven candidates are vying to become royalty for Chadron State College’s Homecoming, Saturday, Sept. 29.
Sep
24

Oktoberfest is next week

The Chadron State College Campus Historical Forum will present its annual Oktoberfest celebraton, Tuesday, Oct. 2, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Student Center.
Sep
24

Many activities scheduled for Homecoming

A full slate of activities is scheduled for Chadron State College’s Homecoming, which will be celebrated Thursday through Saturday. The highlights include the announcement of royalty finalists at 7 p.m. Thursday in Armstrong Gym. The ceremonial lighting of C Hill will follow.
Sep
24

Five outstanding graduates earning recognition from CSC

Chadron State College will give special recognition to five of its outstanding graduates during Homecoming festivities Saturday, Oct. 29.
Sep
24

Commissioner: Nebraska schools strong, but some still not reached

Nebraska has outstanding schools, but the state must strive to make sure it reaches the entire student population.

Sep
24

Child Development Center celebrating 35 years

The Chadron State College Child Development Center will celebrate its 35th anniversary with a ribbon cutting ceremony Friday, Sept. 28 at 1:30 p.m.

Sep
23

Homecoming queen of 1941 still going strong

Old homecoming queens never die or even fade away, they maintain their charm and energy forever.

Sep
18

Nebraska attorney general kicks off speaker series

Nebraska Attorney General Jon Bruning on Tuesday gave an audience at Chadron State College insights to a number of issues that his office has faced during the past four years.
Sep
17

Marshall to speak about CSC presidents

From “Sparks to Park,” Chadron State College’s Con Marshall will tell about the institution’s presidential history during a presentation at the Reta King Library at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 25.
Sep
17

Conference to focus on diversity in education

About 230 people are expected to participate in the Nebraska Department of Education’s third annual Diversity in Education Conference at Chadron State College Student Center on Monday, Sept. 24.
Sep
17

Chadron Creek project gains national recognition

CHADRON, Neb. -- Nearby Chadron Creek may not represent a large piece of United States geography, but a project spearheaded by Chadron State College science students and faculty is “putting it on the map” and relaying its importance.
Sep
12

Tree planting workshop is Thursday

A free workshop on tree planting and tree care will be offered at Chadron State College on Thursday, Sept. 13. The workshop, which is open to the public, will begin at the Sandoz Center at 9 a.m.
Sep
11

Speaker says poetry should be accurate

A Gordon-area native who has become an award-winning “cowboy” poet kept an audience of about 100 chuckling and learning about the trials and tribulations of a rancher’s wife as she recited about a dozen of her works Monday night in the Sandoz Center at Chadron State College.
Sep
10

Attorney general to speak at CSC for Constitution Day

Nebraska Attorney General Jon Bruning will be the keynote speaker for Chadron State College’s observance of Constitution Day. His presentation will be Tuesday, Sept. 18, at 9:30 a.m. in the Student Center. It is open to the public free of charge.
Sep
10

Another enrollment increase at Chadron State

Finding a place to park at Chadron State College may be a little more difficult this year, but college officials are saying it’s a good thing.
Sep
7

Show at Chadron State to have 'old Mexico' flavor

Traditional music and dance of Mexico will be on display Thursday when a group from Mexico takes the stage at Chadron State College’s Memorial Hall. Ballet Folklorico “Quetzalli” de Veracruz will perform at 7:30 p.m.
Sep
7

New history professor at CSC

Dr. Mark Emerson is a new assistant professor of history at Chadron State College.

Sep
7

CSC has new justice studies professor

A new justice studies professor at Chadron State College is Dr. Jamie Wada, a native of eastern Oregon who received his doctorate in higher education administration from Washington State University in July.
Sep
7

Award-winning poet, author to speak

An award-winning poet and author, Yvonne Hollenbeck, will speak at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 10 in the Chicoine Atrium of the Mari Sandoz High Plains Heritage Center at Chadron State College. The program will be open to the public without charge.
Aug
31

Wildlife art work on display at Sandoz Center

About 20 pieces of wildlife artwork created by Zach Even are on display in the Mari Sandoz High Plains Heritage Center at Chadron State College. The show will be open to the public through Oct. 20.
Aug
31

Tickets available for Mexico dance group

Tickets are available for Chadron State College’s next Galaxy Series event, a performance by Mexican folk music and dance group Ballet Folklorico “Quetzalli” de Veracruz.
Aug
31

Former CSC business club reuniting this weekend

About 25 people are attending this weekend’s reunion of the Business Games Club, a group that competed in the International Collegiate Business Policy Games in the 1980s and early '90s.
Aug
31

Education professors published in Australia journal

A pair of Chadron State College professors co-authored an article that was published in the fall edition of Education in Rural Australia. “Improving Student Outcomes in Rural and Small Schools,” was written by education faculty members Clark Gardener and Art Borgemenke.
Aug
27

Presenter talks about social networking sites, privacy

Author and attorney Fred Lane of Burlington, Vt., kicked off Chadron State College’s Galaxy Series performances Monday by relating privacy concerns about today’s technology. It’s a topic that has gained importance among college students and others with the development of sites like Facebook and MySpace.
Aug
22

Speaker to discuss trends in technology

The opportunities, risks and trends in technology will be discussed during a Galaxy Series program at 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 27 in Memorial Hall at Chadron State College. The speaker will be Fred Lane, an attorney, author and clerk of the school board at Burlington, Vt.
Aug
21

Community band has new director

The community band in Chadron has a new name and a new director.
Aug
21

Art exhibit has musical theme

Twenty-two large paintings from the Sheldon Memorial Art Gallery at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln are on exhibit in the Main Gallery of Memorial Hall at Chadron State College through Sept. 24.
Aug
20

Struempler remembered during dedication

A former Chadron State College chemistry professor was fondly remembered Saturday afternoon during the dedication of a new outdoor space on campus and scholarship that bears his name.
Aug
20

New students, new year off and running at CSC

Chadron State College got the new school year off to a big start last week with a new way of getting students acclimated to the campus. Classes started Monday after the four-day orientation for new students.
Aug
20

Incoming CSC students plant trees on Chadron's C Hill

Chadron’s landmark C Hill came a step closer to becoming the pine-studded scene of yesteryear Saturday when Chadron State College’s new students were given the task of planting trees on the fire-ravaged hillside.
Aug
15

School year beginning at Chadron State

The new school year gets underway at Chadron State College this week with an array of activities. Classes, both on- and off-campus, will begin Monday.
Aug
15

CSC graduates sign teaching contracts

Many graduates of Chadron State College during the 2006-07 school year have signed teaching contracts for the new school year, according to a report issued by the Internship and Career Services Office at the college.
Aug
9

Head coach, players working to rebuild offensive line

Bill O’Boyle says “it’s my job” to make the Eagles' offense click again this season. In this instance, that’s not because as the head coach he’s ultimately the person who makes the major decisions. It’s also not because he’s the offensive coordinator who needs to call the right plays at the right time.
Aug
7

Orientation set for new students at CSC

This year’s freshmen will make up Chadron State College’s centennial anniversary class. They will be completing their four years at CSC when the college is observing its 100th birthday in 2011.
Aug
7

Lots of moving taking place at Chadron State

Lots of moving has occurred at Chadron State College recently as contractors complete the remodeling and expansion of Sparks Hall and begin the renovation of the Administration Building into a strictly classroom facility.
Aug
6

CSC honoring former chemistry prof with new plaza, scholarship

A former Chadron State College professor who served as a World War II pilot will be posthumously honored when the institution dedicates a new flag plaza on its campus, Saturday, Aug. 18. The Arthur W. Struempler Flag Plaza is being constructed at the north entrance of the Math and Science Building. The 2 p.m. ceremony will be open to the public.
Aug
2

CSC beginning program to aid school administrators

Eight school administrators from the High Plains area will spend the week of Aug. 6 at Chadron State College participating in a new program designed to help them earn a Specialist in Education Degree.
Jul
30

Marker dedicated one year after wildfire

A large inscribed rock was dedicated just below C Hill on the Chadron State College campus Saturday morning to serve as a reminder of the wildfires that were burning out of control in Dawes and Sioux counties exactly a year ago.
Jul
18

CSC reaching out to aspiring entrepreneurs

In Chadron State College’s renewed effort to help communities of the Great Plains survive and thrive, the institution’s business department has revamped one of its programs.
Jul
10

Cooperating School Scholarships awarded

Twenty-five recent high school graduates who will enroll at Chadron State College this fall have been awarded Cooperating School Scholarships.
Jul
2

20 courses offered in July

Twenty courses will be offered during the July session of summer school at Chadron State College. The classes will begin on Monday, July 9 and run through Aug. 3.
Jun
26

Students visit Inca capital

Seven Chadron State College students had a unique experience earlier this summer. They spent three weeks in Peru, South America, learning about both the Incan empire that flourished there centuries ago and modern times in that part of the world. The trip was led by Dr. Alison Krogel, who taught Spanish at CSC in 2006-2007. She spent most of 2005 in Peru while she was a graduate student at the University of Maryland.
Jun
26

Lucky Stiff' opening at Post Playhouse

Members of the cast and crew at the Post Playhouse at Fort Robinson have been doing double-duty recently. Besides delighting audiences with "You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown" in the evenings, company members have been spending the daytime preparing for the musical farce, "Lucky Stiff."
Jun
26

Chuck Cressy has 'enjoyed every day' at Chadron State

One of the stalwarts in the business department and a long-time faculty leader at Chadron State College will start a phased retirement at the end of summer.
Jun
26

Admissions coordinator presents in San Diego

A Chadron State College admissions coordinator, Deb Smith, presented guidelines at a national conference last week to help recruiting professionals collaborate with other college employees. Smith’s presentation, “Recruiting with Academic and Athletic Departments,” was delivered at the annual EMAS Recruitment Pro & Telecounseling Pro User’s Workshop at San Diego on Wednesday-Friday, June 20-22.
Jun
20

Sandoz Center director invited to national summit

The director of the Mari Sandoz High Plains Heritage Center at Chadron State College, Sarah Polak, has been invited to participate in “Connecting to Collections: The National Conservation Summit” to be Wednesday and Thursday, June 27-28, in Washington, D.C.
Jun
20

Professor selected for seminar in Washington, D.C.

A Chadron State College psychology professor, Dr. Gail Hinesley, has been selected to attend a 3 1/2-day advanced studies seminar in Washington, D.C., the third week in June. The seminar will focus on the use of the National Assessment of Educational Progress database for education research and policy analysis.
Jun
20

CSC graduate is science teachers' district director

A Chadron State graduate, Sharla Dowding, who teaches science at Newcastle High School in Wyoming, has begun a three-year term as the District XV director for the National Science Teachers Association. The district includes Idaho, Montana and Wyoming. With more than 55,000 members, the NSTA is the largest professional organization in the world promoting excellence and innovation in science teaching.
Jun
14

Five graduates to attend law school

Five Chadron State College graduates who majored in criminal justice or legal studies have been accepted to attend law school beginning this fall.
Jun
14

Charlie Brown' to open season at Post Playhouse

The popular musical comedy, “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown,” will open the season this weekend at the Post Playhouse at Fort Robinson. Shows will be presented Friday and Saturday (June 15 and 16) at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. The playhouse will be closed on Monday nights, but “Charlie Brown” will be on stage again each evening June 19-23 and June 26-27. Another matinee is set for Sunday the 24th.
Jun
12

'Mr. Information,' Con Marshall, cutting back at CSC

Con Marshall, who has served as Chadron State College’s director of information services and sports information for more than three decades, will “sort of” retire in July, as he puts it. Although Marshall will be officially retired he plans to remain involved with Chadron State for the next several years.
Jun
11

NSCS raises tuition

Students at Chadron State College will pay a little more for their classes beginning this fall.
Jun
7

Students have new experiences during trip to London

Twenty Chadron State College students watched the latest in surveillance gadgetry in action, saw how dignitaries are protected and learned that on a comparative basis America gas prices aren’t so bad after all while participating in a criminal justice tour to London in May.
Jun
7

Many achieve Dean's List at Chadron State

The Dean’s List for the 2007 spring semester at Chadron State College has been released. It requires a grade point average of at least 3.50 on the 4.0 scale. More than 350 students achieved the list.
Jun
7

CSC forms relations with Ukraine university

A contingent of 14 Chadron State College faculty and administrators took the first step in bridging the distance between a university in eastern Europe and Chadron State College during a mission to the Ukraine in May.
Jun
7

Chadron State announces President's List for spring 2007

A total of 243 students made the President’s Honors List at Chadron State College during the spring semester by earning all A’s while carrying at least 12 hours of coursework.
Jun
1

Vietnam student was academic standout at CSC

One of the graduates during commencement at Chadron State College this spring has a background quite different from any of his classmates.
Jun
1

June summer session begins Monday

More than 30 courses will take place during the June session of summer school at Chadron State College.
May
22

Upward Bound program to help high school students

A grant from the U.S. Department of Education will allow Chadron State College to help as many as 50 low-income students at Alliance, Chadron and Gordon-Rushville high schools start paving a path to success.
May
22

SIFE team places high at the National Expo again

The Students In Free Enterprise team at Chadron State College made another impressive showing at the organization’s National Exposition in Dallas Texas, earlier this month. The CSC team tied for 16th in the final overall standings and finishing third in the nation in the Market Economics competition.
May
22

Faculty visiting Ukraine

About a dozen Chadron State College faculty members left Monday to visit Ukraine, one of the former Soviet bloc nations in eastern Europe.
May
21

Retired professor helps genealogists leave no stone unturned

If someone was buried at a cemetery in Dawes County or near there, chances are that retired Chadron State College professor Jim Sheaffer of Chadron has taken a photo of the person’s gravestone.
May
16

Trees to begin growing on C Hill again

It will be a few years before anyone except hikers will notice, but ponderosa pine trees will soon be growing again on C Hill overlooking Chadron State College.
May
16

Three musicals at Post Playhouse this summer

Three popular musicals will be presented this summer at the Post Playhouse at Fort Robinson. The playhouse opened 40 years ago, and continues to be a joint venture by Chadron State College, the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission and the Nebraska Arts Council.
May
14

Twenty-five CSC students earn Who's Who recognition

Twenty-five Chadron State College students who had senior status during the past year have been named to Who’s Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities for 2006-07.
May
14

New book on Nebraska flora helps celebrate Sandoz's birthday

To help celebrate what would have been Mari Sandoz's 101st birthday, a new book on Nebraska’s plants was unveiled during a reception Friday night in the Mari Sandoz High Plains Heritage Center at Chadron State College.
May
9

Two graduates appreciate CSC's online math program

Dr. Monty Fickel, chairman of the math department, enjoyed showing Don and Carol Erion, at top, and Quentin and Tonia Vaughn around campus Friday.

May
8

County attorney gives update on Haataja case

Despite having committed hundreds of man hours to the case, interviewing more than 100 people, and closely analyzing the evidence, Dawes County Attorney Vance Haug said Tuesday investigators still have not been able to resolve the case of Dr. Stephen Haataja. The first-year Chadron State math professor was found dead in a nearby pasture this spring after he had been missing for more than three months.
May
6

Graduation speaker: 'Get in there and play hard'

The speaker at Chadron State College’s undergraduate commencement Saturday advised his listeners to work hard, to not worry that they might make a mistake and to develop an honorable character.
May
6

Ex-CSC president reflects on his alma mater's motto

While selecting a topic for the speech that he delivered at the graduate-degree commencement at Chadron State College on Saturday, Dr. Sam Rankin chose his alma mater’s motto.
May
6

Chadron State graduates 244

A total of 244 students receive degrees during Chadron State College’s commencement exercises on Saturday, May 5. Twenty received master’s degrees during ceremonies in Memorial Hall at 8:30 a.m. The others received bachelor’s degrees at ceremonies in the Armstrong Gymnasium at 10 a.m.
May
5

Ivy Day royalty crowned at Chadron State

Kelsey Stevens of Yankton, S.D., and Corey Wasserburger of Fort Worth, Texas, were crowned the Ivy Day royalty at Chadron State College on Friday evening.
May
4

Summer courses begin Monday

Approximately 40 courses will be offered during the May session of summer school at Chadron State College. The classes will begin Monday, just three days after the end of the spring term.
May
4

Recognition luncheon honors tutors, SI leaders

The Chadron State College students who put in time to help other students succeed in the classroom were honored during a luncheon at the Kline Center on Tuesday. Ten students were given special attention during Chadron State’s annual recognition day for tutors and Supplemental Instruction leaders.
May
1

Ivy Day, graduation are this weekend

The 2006-07 school year will conclude at Chadron State College this weekend with Ivy Day and two graduation exercises scheduled.
May
1

Governor names CSC's student board member

A 2004 graduate of Gering High School, Tyler Thompson, is the new student representative on the Board of Trustees of the Nebraska State Colleges. He was appointed by Gov. Dave Heinemann last month, and succeeds Tyler Pribbeno of Imperial. Thompson is a secondary education major who plans to become a high school English teacher. He initially attended Hastings College, but transferred to Chadron State in the fall of 2005.
May
1

Faculty, students present 15 papers at state science meeting

Chadron State College students and faculty members were extremely active at the 127th annual meeting of the Nebraska Academy of Sciences in Lincoln recently. They presented 15 papers on an assortment of research projects they conducted. The abstracts were published in the program and proceedings.
May
1

Chadron youth wins showmanship title

Colby Riesen of Chadron was the overall livestock showmanship winner during the recent competition sponsored by the agriculture program at Chadron State College. He entered the finals as the champion sheep showman from the junior division. He was presented a belt buckle.
May
1

Alliance woman to head Student Senate

An Alliance woman, Kylee Stanley, is the new president of the Student Senate at Chadron State College. She succeeds Corey Wasserburger of Fort Worth, Texas, who headed the senate this past year.
Apr
30

Student journalists earn press honors

Chadron State College student journalists have once again earned honors from the Nebraska Collegiate Media Association’s Golden Leaf awards contest.
Apr
24

Two faculty members recognized

Two Chadron State College faculty members were recognized during the recent Nebraska Association of Family and Consumer Sciences annual meeting in Grand Island.
Apr
24

Band concert is April 26

The Chadron State College wind ensemble will present its final concert of the 2006-07 school year at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 26 in Memorial Hall.
Apr
24

40 students going to professional schools in health professions

Forty Chadron State College students who have been accepted to begin their advanced training in the health professions were recognized last week during a dinner at the Country Kitchen Restaurant.
Apr
19

CSC gets high marks from accreditation team

Although the process isn’t quite complete, Chadron State College employees had cause for celebration Wednesday morning when the Higher Learning Commission’s five-person evaluation team revealed its findings after a visit to the CSC campus this week. The team members, who examined nearly every aspect of the college, will convey to the HLC North Central Association of Colleges and Schools’ Board of Trustees that Chadron State meets all five criteria and that it found no serious concerns.
Apr
18

CSC theatre to stage classical play, 'Arms and the Man'

One of George Bernard Shaw’s most-often produced plays, “Arms and the Man,” will be presented this weekend by the Theatre Department at Chadron State College. Curtain time in the Memorial Hall Auditorium will be 7:30 p.m.Thursday, Friday and Saturday, April 19-21 and 2 p.m. Sunday, April 22.
Apr
18

Choir to give concert in Rapid City

The Chadron State College concert choir will be visiting four high schools the Black Hills this week and conclude its trip with a concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 20 at the United Methodist Church at 629 Kansas City Street in Rapid City. The concert will be open to the public free of charge.
Apr
18

Business students rank high in state contests

All 13 Chadron State College business majors who entered contests at the Nebraska Phi Beta Lambda Business Fraternity conference in Kearney on Saturday placed among the top eight in at least one event. Students from a dozen colleges and universities participated.CSC students earned two firsts and three seconds. Those placing among the top two in a contest are eligible to enter the national competition in Chicago in June.
Apr
17

CSC taking steps to ensure safety

In the wake of Monday’s shootings at Virginia Tech University, officials at Chadron State College are taking steps to ensure safety on its campus.
Apr
17

Chadron to host District Music Contest

Students from 10 western Nebraska high schools will be in Chadron on Friday, April 20 for the annual District 6 Music Contest. Although the Chadron State College Conferencing Office is coordinating the event, all of the competition will be at Chadron High School. Both instrumental and vocal soloists, small groups and large groups will be performing.
Apr
17

Chadron State College plans prescribed burn

Chadron State College and U.S. Forest Service personnel plan to conduct a prescribed burn on a small portion of the CSC campus on Sunday, April 22.
Apr
12

Many Nebraska high school seniors earn Chadron State scholarships

Approximately 200 seniors in Nebraska high schools have been awarded scholarships to help them continue their studies at Chadron State College, beginning this fall.
Apr
12

High school seniors earn scholarships to CSC

More than 100 high school seniors have been awarded scholarships valued at full-tuition scholarships to attend Chadron State College.
Apr
12

Accreditation visit is next week

A five-person team of college and university educators representing the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools will make an important accreditation visit to Chadron State College on Monday and Tuesday, April 16 and 17.
Apr
10

State college board to meet at CSC

The Board of Trustees of the Nebraska State Colleges will be meeting at Chadron State College on Thursday and Friday, April 12 and 13.
Apr
10

Major events are Wednesday

Two major events will take place at Chadron State College on Wednesday, April ll.
Apr
3

Smith says Farm Bill progress is slow

U.S. Rep. Adrian Smith told an audience at Chadron State College on Monday that little progress has been made on the new Farm Bill since he went to Washington, D.C., in January, even though the legislation is vitally important to the nation. Smith said the United States must continue to have “a good, sustainable, domestic food supply” and can’t become dependent on other countries for food like we are for petroleum.
Apr
2

Chadron State moving ahead with ag, athletic facilities

Two large facility projects that will greatly enhance Chadron State College’s offerings to students in agriculture and athletics are moving forward.
Mar
31

Valentine scores most points at CSC Scholastic Contest

Students from Valentine scored the most points at the 47th annual High School Scholastic Contest at Chadron State College on Friday.
Mar
29

Sandoz Society program for tonight cancelled

Because of blizzard conditions in parts of the region, William Bauer’s keynote address that was to help open the Mari Sandoz Heritage Society’s annual conference tonight (Thursday, March 29) at Chadron State College has been cancelled.
Mar
28

Spring vocal concert is Sunday at Arts Center

Three Chadron State College vocal groups will combine for a spring concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 1 at the Chadron Arts Center located at Fourth and King Streets. Advance tickets may be obtained through the Memorial Hall box office.
Mar
28

Speaker says Crazy Horse set the standard for leadership

One of the preeminent Crazy Horse scholars, Joseph Marshall III, told an audience of approximately 100 at Chadron State College on Tuesday night that the Lakota warrior set the standard for leadership.
Mar
28

Scholastic Contest is Friday

Approximately 1,600 students from 49 high schools in Nebraska, South Dakota and Wyoming will participate in the 47th annual Inter-High School Scholastic Contest at Chadron State College on Friday, March 30.
Mar
28

Important dates coming for Chadron State

Chadron State College has some important dates coming up. April 16-18, a five-person team of college and university educators representing the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools will pay an accreditation visit to the campus.
Mar
23

Number of schools up at Teacher Interview Day

If figures from Chadron State College’s Teacher Interview Day can serve as an indicator, the job market for education has improved for those seeking employment.
Mar
21

Utah State professor to sing in Chadron

A voice professor at Utah State University at Logan, Marcianne MacKay, will give a vocal concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 24 in the Chicoine Atrium of the Mari Sandoz High Plains Heritage Center at Chadron State College.
Mar
21

Teacher Interview Day is Friday

The annual Teacher Interview Day will be Friday, March 23 at Chadron State College. It will take place in the Nelson Physical Activity Center.
Mar
21

Crazy Horse scholar to speak Tuesday night

One of the pre-eminent Crazy Horse scholars, Joseph Marshall III, will speak at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 27 in the Student Center at Chadron State College.
Mar
20

Golden Dragon Acrobats to perform Sunday

The Golden Dragon Acrobats, now in their 29th year of touring the United States the year-round, will perform at 6 p.m. Sunday, March 25 in Memorial Hall at Chadron State College during a Galaxy Series event.
Mar
15

Professor's death confirmed; investigation continues

Chadron State College faculty, staff and students have been saddened this week by the confirmed death of one of their professors, Dr. Steven Haataja, who began teaching at CSC in August 2006 and had been missing since late last year.
Mar
14

Memories, nostalgia to flow at Bordeaux Band concert Sunday

Many memories and perhaps a touch of nostalgia will be flowing when the Bordeaux Community Band presents its spring concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 18 in Memorial Hall at Chadron State College.
Mar
14

Chess Tournament is Saturday

The 25th annual Chadron State College Chess Tournament will be on Saturday, March 17, beginning at 10 a.m. in the Sandoz Center.
Mar
8

High Plains Jazz Festival set for Monday

Musicians from eight high schools and two middle schools will participate in the annual High Plains Jazz Festival at Chadron State College on Monday, March 12.
Mar
8

Eating Green Seminar is March 16

Individuals wishing to improve their diets may prepare for St. Patrick’s Day by participating in an Eating Green Seminar being offered by the Family and Consumer Science Department at Chadron State College on Friday, March 16.
Mar
1

Tickets available for Food Tasting Party

Tickets are available for the annual Food Tasting Party sponsored by the Chadron State College International Club. It will begin at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, March 24 in the Student Center.
Mar
1

ESU's Career Day at CSC on Monday

About 325 sophomores from 10 high schools in the Panhandle will be at Chadron State College on Monday, March 5 for the annual Career Day sponsored by Educational Service Unit 13 based at Scottsbluff.
Mar
1

Eight selected for intercollegiate band

Eight members of the Chadron State College wind ensemble have been selected to play in the Nebraska Intercollegiate Band that will be performing Friday, March 2 during the Nebraska State Bandmasters Association Convention in Lincoln.
Feb
27

Laugh'it's good for you, those at childhood conference told

The old statement that laughter is the best medicine was vividly spelled out on Friday during the opening session of the 18th Excellence in Early Childhood Conference at Chadron State College.
Feb
27

Four from CSC to help New Orleans recovery effort

Two Chadron State College staff members and two students will be spending spring break next week helping museums in New Orleans recover from the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina in August 2005.
Feb
27

CSC team places third in rangeland competition

A team from Chadron State College placed third among 19 entries in Rangeland Cup competition at the International Range Management Convention at Reno, Nev., earlier this month.
Feb
27

CSC graduate given major award

Chadron State College graduate Chris Carlisle has been named the 2006 National Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Year by the Professional Football Strength and Conditioning Coaches Society.
Feb
21

Wind ensemble, jazz band to visit

The wind ensemble and jazz band from the College of St. Benedict at St. John's University at St. Cloud, Minn., will present a concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 24 in Memorial Hall at Chadron State College.
Feb
21

Social Work Program accreditation reaffirmed

Both faculty and students involved in the Social Work Program at Chadron State College have reason to be proud these days. Last fall, the Council on Social Work Education Commission on Accreditation voted to continue full accreditation of the CSC program for the next eight-year cycle ending in October 2014.
Feb
21

Social Work Club to have speaker

The Social Work Club at Chadron State College will have a guest speaker this coming week.
Feb
21

Buffalo Soldier program is Thursday

A history of the Buffalo Soldiers will be presented at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 22 in the Scottsbluff Room of the Student Center at Chadron State College as part of the college’s Black History Month observance. The program will be open to the public without charge.
Feb
13

Government, big business blamed during immigration debate

Illegal immigration is a huge problem in the United States that is benefiting some large corporations, but is damaging to America as a whole, a good-size audience at Chadron State College was told Monday night.
Feb
12

Winter Formal royalty chosen

Joslynne Simpson, a graduate of Alliance High School, and Tyler Thompson, a graduate of Gering High School, were crowned the Winter Magic Formal royalty at Chadron State College on Saturday night.
Feb
12

Popular play about geniuses at CSC this week

A play that has attracted large audiences and set records as a “longest running show” will be presented this weekend by the Theatre Department of Chadron State College.
Feb
12

Many earn all A's at Chadron State

A total of 252 students have achieved the President’s Honors List at Chadron State College by earning all A’s during the fall semester while carrying at least 12 hours of coursework. Those on the list from Nebraska:
Feb
12

361 CSC students made fall semester Dean's List

Chadron State College's Dean's Honors List for the fall 2006 semester consists of 361 students who earned a grade point average of at least 3.5 on the 4.0 scale. The honor students from Nebraska are:
Feb
8

Immigration debate set at CSC

How should America deal with the millions of undocumented immigrants living and working in the nation? That question will be the subject of a debate at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 12 in the Student Center at Chadron State College. The program will be open to the public without charge.
Feb
8

Chadron State gears up for accreditation visit

Chadron State College employees on Thursday were brought up to speed with the institution’s preparations for this spring’s 10-year accreditation visit from the Higher Learning Commission.
Feb
5

Early Childhood Conference deadline nears

Registrations are still being accepted for Chadron State College’s 18th Excellence in Early Childhood Conference, in which participants learn ways to improve their child care and education skills.
Feb
2

High Plains Festival at CSC to draw more than 300 high school musicians

More than 300 musicians from 30 high schools in the four-state region will participate in the 35th annual High Plains Band and Choir Festival at Chadron State College on Monday and Tuesday, Feb. 5-6.
Feb
2

Author to speak at CSC

Award-winning children’s book author and teacher Nancy Sharp of Fremont will speak in the Student Center at Chadron State College the evening of Monday, Feb. 5. The program will be open to the public.
Jan
23

Stories unfold in rhyme and meter at Cowboy Poetry Gathering

Stories ranging from pulling calves and riding bad broncs and bulls to helping friends in need were told in rhyme and meter during the second annual Cowboy Poetry Gathering at Chadron State College on Saturday.
Jan
23

Band from Boston to play Eastern European music

Music that once flourished throughout Europe, then nearly became extinct will be presented at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 27 in Memorial Hall as part of Chadron State College’s Galaxy Series. The concert will be given by the Shirim Klezmer Band from Boston.
Jan
18

Waddie Mitchell headlining CSC Cowboy Poetry Gathering

Waddie Mitchell remembers that he grew up listening to the cowboy way of entertaining—the art of spinning tales in rhyme and meter that came to be called cowboy poetry. That was on remote Nevada ranches where his father worked.
Jan
18

Una Taylor vocal recital is Sunday

Dr. Una D. Taylor, a soprano, will present a recital at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 21 at 4:30 p.m. in the Chicoine Atrium of the Mari Sandoz High Plains Heritage Center at Chadron State College.
Jan
18

Show include works from some of the West's top artists

Some of the West’s outstanding artists have works on display at the Western Art Show and Sale that is taking place in conjunction with the second annual Cowboy Poetry Gathering at Chadron State College.
Jan
18

Prairie Rose Wranglers coming to Chadron after singing in China

They’ve sung in Carnegie Hall and China, and this Friday night, Jan. 19, they’ll sing in Memorial Hall at Chadron State College. They are the Prairie Rose Wranglers, a trio that formed in 1999 to entertain at the Prairie Rose Chuckwagon Supper located 15 miles northeast of east of Wichita, Kan. The three are “Ultra Slim” Orin Friesen, “Tennessee” Jim Farrell and “Cyclone” Stu Stuart.
Jan
11

Community chorus to begin rehearsals

Rehearsals for the Chadron Community Chorus will begin in Memorial Hall at Chadron State College at 7 p.m. tonight (Thursday, Jan. 11) and continue on Thursday evenings (with the exception of March 8) until the concert, which will be on Sunday, April 15 at the Chadron Arts Center.
Jan
10

Wellness Fair set in Chadron

The first Chadron Community Wellness Fair will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 15 in the Nelson Physical Activity Center at Chadron State College.
Jan
10

Graves Lecture Series to resume at CSC

The Dorset Graves Lecture Series at Chadron State College will resume on Tuesday, Jan. 16 at 7 p.m. in the basement of the King Library. The programs are open to the public without charge.
Jan
10

Bordeaux Band to begin rehearsals

The Bordeaux Community Band will begin rehearsing for its spring concert this coming week. The first session will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 16 in Memorial Hall. Rehearsals will follow each Tuesday evening until the concert on Sunday, March 18. The director, Carola Winkle, said the theme this spring will be “Past, Present and Future.”
Jan
10

Art show, concert added to Cowboy Poetry Gathering

One of the major events of the spring semester at Chadron State College will be the second annual Cowboy Poetry Gathering on Saturday, Jan. 20. Taking place in conjunction with the gathering will be a Western Art Show and Sale on Friday and Saturday and performances by two well-known musical groups Friday evening.