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November 2020
Happy Holidaze Virtual Event
Happy Holidaze is our annual holiday lighting event. This year, we have moved to a virtual platform due to COVID-19. Please join us on KVOE Radio and their TV video link for the live broadcast. The honorary light flippers are John & Jill Newland along with their children, Grace, Paige and Tate. The Newlands purchased the opportunity at the Emporia Friends of the Zoo RoundUp Auction back in March. You are welcome to park along the South side of the…
Find out more »EAC Annual Arts Gifts Holiday Open House
Shop EAC's Holiday Open House Saturday, November 28, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm and support Small Business Saturday. Art Gifts will run from November 28 to December 30 from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm Tuesday through Friday and 10:00 am to 3:00 pm on Saturdays.
Find out more »December 2020
43rd Annual Emporia Community Christmas Parade ***CANCELLED***
CHAMBER CANCELS 43rd ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARADE EMPORIA, KAN. – In consideration for the health and safety of our staff, our members and the community, the Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce has chosen to cancel the 43rd Annual Christmas parade. The parade was scheduled for Tuesday, December 1st. “This was not an easy decision to make, but with the number of positive COVID-19 cases skyrocketing, but we know it is the only logical choice to make”, said Jeanine McKenna, President/CEO of…
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Joseph Hall’s Elvis Rock n’ Roll Blue Christmas
The Emporia Granada Theatre is proud to bring Joseph Hall's Elvis Rock n' Roll Blue Christmas show to you! Get ready to rock and sing along to your Christmas and Elvis favorites!
Find out more »Emporia Public Schools Seasonal Celebration
The USD #253 Seasonal Celebration will air on KVOE 96.9 FM and 1400 AM, KVOE-TV (at kvoe.com) and ValuNet channel 3 at 6:00 pm on Monday December 21st.
Find out more »A Christmas Serenade
The annual Christmas Serenade this year will happen virtually on Wednesday, December 23rd at 7 pm. People can enjoy the show through the St Andrew’s Episcopal Church YouTube and Facebook pages. Lots of local artists are participating, performing their version of Christmas favorites. The performers include Pam and David Cordle, Abigail Triemer, Melinda Groves, Scott Wichael, Irene and Ramiro Miranda, Kendra Briggs, Pablo Campos, Jubilee Ringers of Emporia First United Methodist Church, Bayselhuhn and the Nuts and Crackers. Poetry will…
Find out more »January 2021
Emporia First Friday Art Walk
Let's kick off 2021 with a terrific Art Walk! Melanie Apel is not only co-manager of Gravel City Adventure and Supply Co. and an absolutely delightful person, but she is also an accomplished artist! Make plans to attend the first Art Walk of the new year on January 8 from 5:00 - 9:00 pm! * Jan 8 is technically the second Friday of the month, but the first falls on New Year's Day and local businesses will not be open.…
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