YES, indeed Emporia, BIG HEAD TODD & the MONSTERS!  After over 10 years of patrons all over Emporia requesting them, we have FINALLY booked them!  A HUGE thank you to our sponsors: Major Sponsors: Coldwell Banker Real Estate- https://www.coldwellbanker.com/coldwell-banker-emporia-real-estate-9665c  Dr. Mike & Joyce Reynolds KVOE: https://kvoe.com/ Underwriter Sponsors: Lyon County State Bank- https://mylcsb.com/  Scott's Lawn …

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Who better to bring the house down than a veteran on Veterans Day? A Michigan native who grew up listening to country and R&B music, Josh Gracin catapulted to fame after auditioning for the second season of the hit television series American Idol. Josh, who was serving in the United States Marine Corps at the time, …

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Thanks to our Christmas Sponsor: Clark Carpet & Tile, we are able to bring in EXILE! Exile is celebrating the holiday season with a brand new Christmas album, Joyful Noise, featuring eight new original songs. The project, distributed through Clearwater Records and Vere/ADA, includes songs co-written by band members J.P. Pennington and Sonny LeMaire, Sharon …

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Doug Stone found his mark in music as a lonesome baritone balladeer, although he was very adept at hard-up-tempo country. Now in 2022- 32 years, 8 #1 singles, 15 top 10 singles, and over 10 Million album sales later, the singer of timeless country hits like “A Jukebox with a Country Song” & “In a …

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The most popular and sought after big band in the world today for both concert and swing dance engagements. With its unique jazz sound, the Glenn Miller Orchestra is considered to be one of the greatest bands of all time. The present Glenn Miller Orchestra was formed in 1956 and has been touring worldwide ever …

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Emporia Main Street invites you out for a night of fun, food, and community for their annual Public Improvement Auction! Enjoy a delicious Italian dinner from Gourmet to Go Catering, bid on several tasty treats during the dessert auction, take part in both the silent and live auctions, and get ready to join in for the Dueling Pianos show from HiFi Productions. Tickets will be available in a dinner and show package or show only. Emporia Main Street is a local non-profit organization (501C 6) that focuses on both economic vitality and community development to Emporia and the surrounding area. Proceeds from the evening will go towards supporting various initiatives within our community.
5:00 pm - Doors open for dinner ticket holders

6:00 pm - Dinner & Silent Auction.

6:45 pm - Dessert Auction

7:00 pm - Doors open for show only ticket holders, live auction begins and silent auction closes.

7:30pm -Dueling pianos start

Kansas Free for Arts presents the 2023 Winter Concert Series Finale with 3 great bands! Come see Making Movies, Weda Skirts and Lotus Peyotus on Saturday, March 4th at the Emporia Granada Theatre! This is a FREE event and all ages are welcome for the concert at 7pm! Or: Purchase a Kansas Free for Arts …

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No Coast Film Fest is thrilled to announce screening times for this year's Oscar-nominated Animated and Live-Action short films at the Emporia Granada Theatre! These shorts are some of the very best in the industry, and you won't want to miss them. ­ Tickets are just $5 per category at the door. Children 10 and …

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HIP 2B HUEY was formed in Kansas City, USA to pay tribute to Huey Lewis and the News. Members of the band have decades of musical experience to draw from for this endeavor. Each of these talented, professional musicians deliver 100 percent at each and every show to ensure that audiences feel transported and uplifted. …

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Join us for an evening of live 80's music performed by Fast Times out of KC, amazing food catered by Radius, silent auction items, community, and more! Social Innovation Lab proudly presents our Inaugural Fire and Ice Gala presented at The Emporia Granada Theatre. Formal attire is encouraged but is NOT required.  Social Innovation Lab …

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Crosswinds presents: Stand Up for Mental Health on Friday May 5th! Join us for entertainment by comedians: Kevin Farley, Evan Christian Goldt, Ty Clay, and Tegan Trahoon hosted by Jamie Campbell! Celebrate Crosswinds is a fundraiser for a local community health center. Together lets break the stigma of mental health! Special Downstairs Tickets will include …

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