July 18, 2026
SOLD OUT! - JOIN THE WAITLIST FOR TICKETS
The Cherokee Maidens concert is confirmed to be outside,
walk-ins will be accepted for the concert -
but not the Artist Talk,
which will be held in the gallery regardless.
"In the Light of a Prairie Night." Jim Richardson
Symphony in the Flint Hills Field Journal, Volume XI. Photo by Patty Reece
featuring -
A Tribute to the Art of Symphony in the Flint Hills Field Journals
Curated by Matthew Regier. Artists: Zak Barnes, Clare Doveton, Terry Evans, Lisa Grossman, Philip Heying, A. Mary Kay, Bill McBride, Jim Richardson
and
A Classic Western-Swing Performance by the Cherokee Maidens
Doors 5:30pm | Artist Conversation 6pm | BBQ Dinner 6:45 | Cherokee Maidens 8pm
General Admission $50 | Wabaunsee County Residents $25
Jonny's BBQ available by reservation $20 - $22
Bring a lawn chair!
Tickets here | Dinner orders by July13
Please note: Tickets are limited. Don't delay!
Due to unpredictable weather patterns, we are offering only 80 tickets. If it rains, or the heat is unbearable, we will move all activities into the gallery, and the show will go on!
Did you miss going to Symphony in the Flint Hills this summer?
You are invited to Volland to celebrate the Symphony in the Flint Hills' legacy of heightening appreciation and knowledge of the Flint Hills tallgrass prairie.
Begin the celebration with A Tribute to the Art of Symphony in the Flint Hills Field Journals, curated by Matthew Regier, art editor of many Field Journals. These artists' work graced the pages of the Field Journals over the last twenty years. Listen to the artists talk about their work (some of which was created specifically for this exhibition) at 6pm.
Enjoy Jonny’s BBQ (from Council Grove), beverages from MHK Caravan Co., and homemade ice cream from Flint Hills Pints.
Visit the M.T. Liggett Sculpture Park across Volland Road - or take a hike on the Nature Trail to view sculptures by Mark McHenry.
The evening will close with a memorable
performance by
The Cherokee Maidens,
whose members are traveling from across the country to celebrate the occasion!
A note about the Symphony in the Flint Hills Field Journal:
Field Journals were produced by Symphony in the Flint Hills as a unique companion to each event, a compendium of historical articles, contemporary writing, scientific essays, poems, and visual art. The Field Journal remains as an online database at New Prairie Press, and its articles continue to be downloaded by thousands of researchers worldwide.
The enduring impact of the Field Journals adds another layer to the legacy of
Symphony in the Flint Hills.
A Tribute to the Art of Symphony in the Flint Hills Field Journals
Inside Volland's gallery, an exhibition curated by Matthew Regier - Matfield Green resident, artist, designer, founder of The School for Rural Culture and Creativity, and the art editor of the last seven Symphony in the Flint Hills Field Journals - will highlight eight of the artists who contributed to the Field Journals over the past twenty years: Zak Barnes, Clare Doveton, Terry Evans, Lisa Grossman, Philip Heying, A. Mary Kay, Bill McBride, and Jim Richardson.
Regier states, "The artists in this show have each contributed work to the Field Journal on more than one occasion and were all included in the final volume. Collectively, their work shows us the breadth of the landscape from its flora and fauna and cultural significance to its unique geological structure, the slowly eroded layers of bedrock generating a seemingly infinite recession of horizon lines."
AND ... (drum roll)
The Cherokee Maidens will close out the day with a concert to remember!
Rising up from deep musical roots in America's heartland, The Cherokee Maidens, along with their star-studded band, Sycamore Swing, pay homage to the past.
Think Bob Wills meets the Andrews Sisters.
The melodic braid of these three maidens is time-tested. Robin Macy has sung up and down the I-35 corridor for decades. Together with red-dirt girl Monica Taylor and bluegrass virtuoso, Lauren White, you've got signature three-part harmonies that weave their way into your heart.
One was a Dixie Chick. Two have appeared on Garrison Keillor's A Prairie Home Companion. Two have sung at the Grand Ole Opry. And all three share Native American heritage - hence their name, inspired by Cindy Walker's 1941 country hit.
Backed by a troupe of crackerjack musicians led by their guitar-slinger Kentucky White, Sycamore Swing keeps the classic genre authentic - featuring the best of the fabled Tulsa Playboys.
They all share this passion for the past and that sets them apart from the pack and unites them as a tribe.
Food, Drink, Dessert
Jonny V's BBQ will serve a BBQ meal, your choice of brisket or chicken with Jonny's famous potato salad and jalapeño coleslaw, to be purchased when reserving your tickets. Brisket meal $22. Chicken meal $20.
MHK Caravan Co. is bringing their bar for mixed drinks and beer.
And for dessert, cool off with ice cream from Flint Hills Pints.
Thank you, Symphony in the Flint Hills, for your vision, your passion,
and your enduring legacy.
A singular vision enacted by a bold idea was the beginning of a broad awareness of an overlooked or unknown treasure. Ranchers steward the land, thankfully, for the rest of us, as this wild and open space becomes more rare with each passing day. We too can know the Flint Hills, love them, and advocate for their preservation. Indeed, it is the best way to honor the legacy of Symphony in the Flint Hills. - With gratitude, Volland Foundation
