El Dorado, KS- Butler Community College Theatre will present “Urinetown: The Musical” with book and lyrics by Greg Kotis and music and lyrics by Mark Hollman, Thursday, April 16, Friday, April 17, and Saturday, April 18 at 7:30 pm and a matinee performance Saturday, April 18 at 2:00 pm in the College Theatre on the El Dorado campus.
“Urinetown: The Musical” is part satire, part spoof, part love story, and part musical comedy. The musical takes a self-reflective look at a Gotham-like world in the near-future where, because of a 20-year drought, residents are forced to pay to use public toilets and private urination is prohibited. In this world two idealists meet, fall in love, and foment revolution. “Urinetown: The Musical” is a three-time Tony Award winner featuring a wide array of songs including witty ballads, rousing marches, upbeat jazz songs, and clap-worthy gospel-style numbers.
The cast features Ari Chandler of Augusta as Hope Cladwell, Daniel Nelson of Hillsboro as Bobby Strong, Daniel Reep of Maize as Caldwell B. Cladwell, Kevin David Norfleet of Wichita as Officer Lockstock. Other cast members include: Brandon McKinney of Wichita as Officer Barrel, Christy Collins of Valley Center as Little Sally, Angie Thompson of Augusta as Penelope Pennywise, Haylee Couey of Wichita as Josephine “Ma” Strong, Andrew Meaders of St. John as Joseph “Old Man” Strong, Keith Renteria of Emporia as Mr. McQueen, Tyler Isbell of Wichita as Senator Fipp, Joshua Harris of Wichita as Hot Blades Harry, Brooklyn Hamilton of El Dorado as Little Becky Two-Shoes, Eileen Price of Minneapolis as Soupy Sue, Tarah Pearson of Emporia as Mrs. Millenium, Valen Pray of Augusta as Dr. Billeaux, Alli McCoy of Andover as Mr. Cladwell’s Secretary, Joey Defore of Arkansas City as Billy Boy Bill, Donte Ross of Wichita as Tiny Tom, Sierra Ardanche of Andover as Old Woman. Various roles are played by Cassidy Puderbaugh of Coldwater, Jay Dee Schafers of Marion, Cole Fields of Junction City, and Heather Burger of Argonia.
Bernie Wonsetler of the theatre faculty is the scenic and lighting designer, Matthew Udland of the music faculty is the music director, and Henry Waters of the music faculty is the choreographer. Sophomore Nikiya Green of Wichita and freshman Tad Gilbert are the stage managers.
“This smart high-energy musical will make you think and make you laugh,” said director and costume designer Samuel Sparks. “We’ve assembled a great company of students who bring energy and creativity to the process.”
The Butler Fine Arts Box Office is open 1-5 pm Monday-Friday. Reservations can be made by calling 316-322-3262 or online by visiting www.butlercc.edu/boxoffice. Tickets are $5 for adults and $2 for children and senior citizens.
Tuesday, April 14, 2015
Wednesday, April 01, 2015
Obama Appoints James Patterson 'Book Czar'
Newly appointed Book Czar James Patterson
"The President has asked Mr. Patterson to take on the task of coordinating the administration's efforts in promoting independent bookstores," the White House official said.Full story compliments of Shelf Awareness:
Obama Appoints James Patterson 'Book Czar'
Monday, March 30, 2015
Are you preparing for the GED®?
Earning a high school equivalency credential shows that you have high-school-level academic skills. It can help open the door to a better job or career, and a college education.
The State Library of Kansas provides GED practice exams, eBooks and tutorials through LearningExpress Library at no charge for all Kansas residents. This resource can help you every step of the way, from finding out if you’re ready to take the test, to building your academic skills, to preparing for your high school equivalency exam.
Direct Link to the High School Equivalency Center
http://tinyurl.com/ks-ged
LearningExpress Library is available through the State Library of Kansas. You can access this link from any Kansas IP address but if you’re outside of Kansas or on a mobile device, you’ll need to sign up for an eCard. At no charge, Kansas residents can obtain a Kansas Library eCard, provided by the State Library of Kansas, by visiting your local library.
Trouble logging in? Call 785.296.3296 or email kslc@library.ks.gov.
Many Thanks,
Candace LeDuc
Communications Coordinator
State Library of Kansas
300 SW 10th Street
Room 312N
Topeka, Kansas 66612
(785) 291-3230
The State Library of Kansas provides GED practice exams, eBooks and tutorials through LearningExpress Library at no charge for all Kansas residents. This resource can help you every step of the way, from finding out if you’re ready to take the test, to building your academic skills, to preparing for your high school equivalency exam.
Direct Link to the High School Equivalency Center
http://tinyurl.com/ks-ged
LearningExpress Library is available through the State Library of Kansas. You can access this link from any Kansas IP address but if you’re outside of Kansas or on a mobile device, you’ll need to sign up for an eCard. At no charge, Kansas residents can obtain a Kansas Library eCard, provided by the State Library of Kansas, by visiting your local library.
Trouble logging in? Call 785.296.3296 or email kslc@library.ks.gov.
Many Thanks,
Candace LeDuc
Communications Coordinator
State Library of Kansas
300 SW 10th Street
Room 312N
Topeka, Kansas 66612
(785) 291-3230
Wednesday, March 18, 2015
Erdrich Wins Library of Congress American Fiction Prize
News from the media, about the author of our first "Talk about Literature:Native American Writers," March 25, 2 pm, Butler of El Dorado library
Author/bookseller Louise Erdrich has won the Library of Congress Prize for American Fiction, which will be awarded at the National Book Festival in Washington, D.C., on September 5, the New York Times reported. The award recognizes writers with "unique, enduring voices" whose work deals with the American experience. Erdrich is the author of Love Medicine, The Round House and Books and Islands in Ojibwe Country, among other books, and owner of Birchbark Books and Native Arts in Minneapolis, Minn.
Librarian of Congress James H. Billington said that Erdrich "has portrayed her fellow Native Americans as no contemporary American novelist ever has. Her prose manages to be at once lyrical and gritty, magical yet unsentimental, connecting a dream world of Ojibwe legend to stark realities of the modern-day."
(From Shelf Awareness, http://www.shelf-awareness.com/issue.html?issue=2464)
Join us for "Talk about Literature:Native American Writers," March 25, 2 pm, Butler of El Dorado library by coming and checking out the "Tracks" book at the library to read before the event. Retired WSU English Professor Diane Quantic, who specializes in Plains literature, leads the discussion.
Author/bookseller Louise Erdrich has won the Library of Congress Prize for American Fiction, which will be awarded at the National Book Festival in Washington, D.C., on September 5, the New York Times reported. The award recognizes writers with "unique, enduring voices" whose work deals with the American experience. Erdrich is the author of Love Medicine, The Round House and Books and Islands in Ojibwe Country, among other books, and owner of Birchbark Books and Native Arts in Minneapolis, Minn.
Librarian of Congress James H. Billington said that Erdrich "has portrayed her fellow Native Americans as no contemporary American novelist ever has. Her prose manages to be at once lyrical and gritty, magical yet unsentimental, connecting a dream world of Ojibwe legend to stark realities of the modern-day."
(From Shelf Awareness, http://www.shelf-awareness.com/issue.html?issue=2464)
Join us for "Talk about Literature:Native American Writers," March 25, 2 pm, Butler of El Dorado library by coming and checking out the "Tracks" book at the library to read before the event. Retired WSU English Professor Diane Quantic, who specializes in Plains literature, leads the discussion.
Tuesday, March 17, 2015
Poetry Potluck - Bring Your Dish
Good Morning, Kansas,
This year’s KHC Pin-Up Poetry theme is POETRY POTLUCK. April is just around the corner and Pin-Up Poetry is an easy, free way to celebrate National Poetry Month. Inaugurated by the Academy of American Poets in 1996, National Poetry Month, held every April, is the largest literary celebration in the world with schools, publishers, libraries, booksellers, and poets celebrating poetry’s vital place in our culture.
The statewide project encourages Kansans to write, read, and share their own poetry and the poetry of others.
For more information, including Pin-Up Poetry postcard templates and samples, visit KHC’s website: http://kansashumanities.org/2015/03/poetry-potluck/
Questions? Contact Leslie Von Holten, KHC's director of programs, at leslie@kansashumanities.org.
This year’s KHC Pin-Up Poetry theme is POETRY POTLUCK. April is just around the corner and Pin-Up Poetry is an easy, free way to celebrate National Poetry Month. Inaugurated by the Academy of American Poets in 1996, National Poetry Month, held every April, is the largest literary celebration in the world with schools, publishers, libraries, booksellers, and poets celebrating poetry’s vital place in our culture.
The statewide project encourages Kansans to write, read, and share their own poetry and the poetry of others.
For more information, including Pin-Up Poetry postcard templates and samples, visit KHC’s website: http://kansashumanities.org/2015/03/poetry-potluck/
Questions? Contact Leslie Von Holten, KHC's director of programs, at leslie@kansashumanities.org.
Wednesday, March 11, 2015
*DEWEY Award - Be the First to Nominate a Faculty Member!
This is your chance to recognize an instructor for:
• Innovative, consistent, effective library use in classes
• Actions that bring students or others into the library
• Promotion, encouragement or support
• Helping select thoughtful, timely, and in-depth resources
• Awareness of information literacy, and helping the library improve it at Butler
Entries will be judged on the five points above. Submit the short nomination form by March 20:
Our past winners include
• Jane Watkins, 2010
• Gina Austin-Fresh, 2011
• Michelle McClendon, 2012
• Jeff Tymony, 2013
• Janice English, Butler Custodial Staff member and Adjunct Instructor in Behavioral Science, who was honored as our 2014 Dewey Award recipient.
Rules: No self-nominations. Not open to previous winners. Nominations open March 6 and close March 20. Winner to be announced on Institutional Development Day April 2, and receive some great prizes!
Questions? Call or write Micaela Ayers, Director of Library Services, 316-322-3235, mayers@butlercc.edu
*DEWEY: “Deepening Education with an Excellent Library – Yours”
Thank you for your help in selecting our winner in 2015!
• Innovative, consistent, effective library use in classes
• Actions that bring students or others into the library
• Promotion, encouragement or support
• Helping select thoughtful, timely, and in-depth resources
• Awareness of information literacy, and helping the library improve it at Butler
Entries will be judged on the five points above. Submit the short nomination form by March 20:
Our past winners include
• Jane Watkins, 2010
• Gina Austin-Fresh, 2011
• Michelle McClendon, 2012
• Jeff Tymony, 2013
• Janice English, Butler Custodial Staff member and Adjunct Instructor in Behavioral Science, who was honored as our 2014 Dewey Award recipient.
Rules: No self-nominations. Not open to previous winners. Nominations open March 6 and close March 20. Winner to be announced on Institutional Development Day April 2, and receive some great prizes!
Questions? Call or write Micaela Ayers, Director of Library Services, 316-322-3235, mayers@butlercc.edu
*DEWEY: “Deepening Education with an Excellent Library – Yours”
Thank you for your help in selecting our winner in 2015!
Tuesday, March 10, 2015
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a Special Irish Language Course
If you have a few spare moments:
Mango Languages offers a specialty course in St. Patrick’s Day Irish. This course will allow you to connect with your Irish traditions to the fullest. You’ll be able to ask the bartender for a refreshing and authentic Irish beverage, impress your friends with your knowledge of just who the heck St. Patrick is, what he did to deserve his own day, and engage in all sorts of practical St. Patrick’s Day conversations.
Access Mango Languages
Look for the Specialty Courses inside Mango Languages
Mango Languages is available through the State Library of Kansas. You can access this link from any Kansas IP address but if you’re outside of Kansas or on a mobile device, you’ll need to sign up for an eCard. At no charge, Kansas residents can obtain a Kansas Library eCard, provided by the State Library of Kansas, by visiting your local library.
Access trouble? Call 785.296.3296 or email kslc@library.ks.gov.
Many Thanks,
Candace LeDuc
Communications Coordinator
State Library of Kansas
300 SW 10th Street
Room 312N
Topeka, Kansas 66612
(785) 291-3230
Mango Languages offers a specialty course in St. Patrick’s Day Irish. This course will allow you to connect with your Irish traditions to the fullest. You’ll be able to ask the bartender for a refreshing and authentic Irish beverage, impress your friends with your knowledge of just who the heck St. Patrick is, what he did to deserve his own day, and engage in all sorts of practical St. Patrick’s Day conversations.
Access Mango Languages
Look for the Specialty Courses inside Mango Languages
Mango Languages is available through the State Library of Kansas. You can access this link from any Kansas IP address but if you’re outside of Kansas or on a mobile device, you’ll need to sign up for an eCard. At no charge, Kansas residents can obtain a Kansas Library eCard, provided by the State Library of Kansas, by visiting your local library.
Access trouble? Call 785.296.3296 or email kslc@library.ks.gov.
Many Thanks,
Candace LeDuc
Communications Coordinator
State Library of Kansas
300 SW 10th Street
Room 312N
Topeka, Kansas 66612
(785) 291-3230
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