Come in and view the Black History Month Tribute Panel Exhibit. This consist of over 100 different posters, photos and information of some of the great and important Black Innovators and Leaders throughout history. The exhibit also features some inspiring and moving quotes. Located in the Danny and Willa Ellis Family Fine Arts Center. February... Read more »
Join us on Thursday, Feb 15, at 11:00am for our Black History Month event, as we celebrate the life and accomplishments of one of the founders of Ragtime and Jazz and a true Unsung Hero – James Reese Europe. The program will feature a special presentation by Internationally renowned musician and historian Lem Sheppard.... Read more »
Don’t forget to put on your calendars the free Jazz music performance “ Portrait of Gordon Parks: An Evening of Interpretive Jazz”. This is a free community event. Jazz Musician, Nate McClendon will be bringing his 4 piece jazz band for this performance as they will combine some photos of Gordon Parks on the projector... Read more »
2024 GORDON PARKS CELEBRATION Check out the schedule for complete details >> 21st Annual Gordon Parks Celebration Schedule
Join us in collecting canned and non-perishable (non-expired) food items for the Beacon Food Pantry in Fort Scott, KS. Suggested donations include: Canned corn Canned peas Canned green beans Canned pork-n-beans Canned carrots Macaroni & cheese Peanut butter Spaghettio’s Cereal Oatmeal Rice Soup Tuna Ramen noodles (chicken or beef) Jiffy mix Instant potatoes Spaghetti... Read more »
About the event Showing of the film, "Martin a Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr." by Gordon Parks - This is the 35th anniversary of the ballet tribute to Dr. King, written and directed by Gordon Parks. In the FSCC Ellis Fine Arts Center/Auditorium. FREE.
Join us as we celebrate Martin Luther King’s birthday with a reading of the speech “I Have a Dream” and quotes by Dr. King, with students from Fort Scott Community College and Pittsburg State University. Soup, dessert, birthday cake and drinks will also be available. Martin Luther King was born January 15, 1929. FREE... Read more »
About the event: FREE EVENT: Lunch provided by Dunk’s BBQ Visitors may bring their own lunch Drinks and desserts provided by Great Western Dining Since its inception, photography has been used for raising awareness of social issues, provoking emotions and thoughts, and reshaping our perceptions of the world. This presentation will delve into the... Read more »
Come and Join us as we Celebrate Black History Month with a speaker presentation on the Kansas City Monarchs by Phil S. Dixon a co-founder of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City also formally worked as Assistance Director of Public Relations for the Kansas City Royals. 2020 marked two major milestones for baseball:... Read more »
