Written by: Caleb Sanderson, Former Chair of the Art Department Lynn Havel passed away in late May at his home in Colorado, leaving behind a loving family and a legacy at Butler Community College. Havel was a gifted artist, leader and educator who valued art, nature, music, friends and family. To honor his memory, a selection of Havel’s pieces will be displayed in the Erman B. White Art Gallery of Art and will be open to the…, Exhibit Quick Details, What: Art Exhibit and Celebration of Life for Lynn Havel Where: Erman B. White Gallery of Art, 700 building, El Dorado campus When: Monday Aug. 25 – Wednesday Sept. 17 Gallery Hours: Mon. - Fri., 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Reception: Thursday Sept. 4 from 5 – 7:30 p.m. with comments at 6 p.m. Cost: Free to attend
Butler Community College Chamber Singers will perform in “Mozart’s Coronation” at the Wichita Symphony Orchestra on Tuesday, October 28 at 7 p.m. This select ensemble of 35 singers will grace the stage at the First United Methodist Church for about 40 minutes during the mass choir and their solo performance. “The Butler Chamber Singers are one of the hardest-working groups of students I have had…, Quick details, What: Mozart’s “Coronation Mass in C” Chamber Singers with Wichita Symphony Orchestra Where: First United Methodist Church, 330 N Broadway St, Wichita, KS 67202 When: Tuesday, Oct. 28 at 7 p.m. Purchase Tickets: https://wichitasymphony.org/events/mozarts-coronation . Learn about theatre, art, instrumental/vocal music and mass communication scholarship opportunities available to all majors.
The Butler Foundation, Butler Fine Arts Department and Redler Institute of Culinary Arts hosted The Art of Butler event on Thursday, October 21. The event showcased student artwork and performances to highlight the benefits of scholarship donations. Culinary students demonstrated their craft in the action stations and Grizzly Grub Food Truck to add to an exceptional dining experience. “The event…
Photo: (Left to Right): Dr. Peter Linden, Dean of Career and Technical Education; Dr. Tamara Daniel, President of Butler Community College; Dr. Barry Robinson, Vice President of Academics at Butler; Lisa Riedel, Dean of Pitt State's Crossland College of Technology; Susan Bon, Executive Vice President and Provost at Pitt State; Andy Klenke, Director of Pitt State's School of Technology &…, On Tuesday, October 28, Butler Community College partnered with Mid-America Carpenters’ Regional Council of Apprentice & Training Program (MACRCATP) and Pittsburg State University to enhance technical careers in carpentry. This partnership offers apprentices a pathway to a two-year associate degree from Butler and a four-year bachelor’s degree from Pittsburg State. “At Butler Community…
The Vocal Department of Butler Community College hosted the 42nd Show Choir Festival, Building for Today, on Friday, Oct. 10. The KSHSAA-approved invitational consisted of a private clinic with a special guest clinician, workshops and a festival finale performance by Butler Headliners. Invited schools include El Dorado High School, Augusta High School, Circle High School, Ark City High School,…
Joe Johnson is the next featured artist at Butler Community College’s Erman B. White Gallery of Art, with an exhibition titled “The Playing Field.” A professor at the University of Missouri, Johnson's works are included in the permanent collections of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston, The Center for Creative Photography, The Museum of Modern Art, the New York Artist Book Library and the University…, Quick Details, What: Joe Johnson’s photo exhibit “The Playing Field” Where: Erman B. White Gallery of Art, 901 S Haverhill Rd, El Dorado, KS 67042 (700 Building) When: November 1 - December 12 Public Reception: Thursday, November 6, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Cost: Free to attend Learn about theatre, art, instrumental/vocal music and mass communication scholarship opportunities available to all majors .
The Concert Band and Jazz Ensemble of Butler Community College will once again contribute to El Dorado’s Celebration of Freedom observance with a concert on Sunday, November 9 at 7 p.m. in the Clifford Stone room of the R.D. Hubbard Welcome Center. “The Butler Bands have been involved in the El Dorado Celebration of Freedom for many years,” Director Brett Martinez said. “It is a great opportunity…, Quick details, What: Butler Bands “Celebration of Freedom” annual concert Where: Clifford Stone Room, 2000 building R.D. Hubbard Welcome Center, El Dorado campus When: Sunday, November 9 at 7 p.m. Cost: Free to attend Learn about theatre, art, instrumental/vocal music and mass communication scholarship opportunities available to all majors. For information on other city events and the 2025 schedule, visit…
