Past Events
June 7, 2015
Celebrate with us! The Volland Store re-opens following a major renovation. Featuring Wabaunsee County Historical Society exhibition “In Focus: The Photography and Film of Otto Kratzer” and the new documentary, “Volland Memories: The Kratzer Films.” Music, refreshments, and homemade ice cream.
June 12, 2015
Contestants in the Fifth Annual Kansas Cowboy Poetry Contest will compete in two categories: Serious and Humorous poetry. All works are original. Awards and winners’ performances at 9pm. This event takes place in conjunction with Symphony in the Flint Hills, celebrating its Tenth Anniversary.
June 13, 2015
Nicolas Lucas, head of The Nature Conservancy program in Patagonia, updated Kansas trustees on activities in Argentina. The Nature Conservancy of Kansas participated in the acquisition of Fortin Chacabuco, a ranch near Bariloche. Nicolas later presented at Symphony in the Flint Hills that day.
June 27, 2015
The Wabaunsee County Historical Society will host a panel discussion related to “In Focus: The Photography and Film of Otto Kratzer.” Dr. Virgil Dean will moderate with panelists Dr. Jim Hoy, Dr. Joyce Thierer, and Project Director, Greg Hoots. Topics include the evolution of Volland.
June 28, 2015
August 15, 2015
If you’re looking for a good time in the Flint Hills this weekend, come out to HOT ALMA NIGHTS in Alma, Kansas. Enjoy an old-fashioned Saturday night in the Flint Hills. Bring your classic car, park on Alma’s main drag and listen to the oldies while you pass hundreds of restored vehicles.
Labor Day September 7, 2015 12-5pm
“In Focus: the Photography and Film of Otto Kratzer” closes today. Let’s send it off in style with a bring-your-own picnic! BBQ grill will be fired up and we’ll furnish the iced tea and lemonade. Bring your kids and your friends.
September 20, 2015 1-5 pm
Remarks by the artist at 2 pm An exhibit of contemporary textiles by Debra Smith will be paired with vintage American quilts collected by Elizabeth Wilson of Asiatica.
October 25, 2015
5:30 pm-Sunset Take a Sunday drive through the beautiful Flint Hills to join us for dinner at The Volland Store. We are excited to announce that Scott Benjamin of 4 Olives Restaurant and Wine Bar in Manhattan will join us as our first guest chef!
November 1, 2015
Michele Fricke, professor and program head of art history at KCAI, will give a talk that considers the notion of women’s work historically and in contemporary practice. The discussion will include conversation with artist Debra Smith and the role of fiber art in the current multi-media.
December 12-13, 2015
Shopping at the Volland Store – a tradition returns! In the spirit of Kratzer Bros. Mercantile, we are working to bring the best design from near and far. We have sought out vendors from both urban and rural areas to participate in our Holiday Mercantile.