Get your tickets today and then join us&nbsp;as we kick off the Hays Concert Series with a special Lovegrass Music Festival Fundraiser on Saturday, March 14 at the Hays Community Theatre.

Tickets are on sale now at&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://us.list-manage.com/RcpvPPY0b4A?e=ad2f5727f7&amp;c2id=464001e5eac1dfb0bc25eb093087c2fd">https://www.lovegrassmusicfestival.com/benefit</a>

This special night will feature two incredible bands who are not only entertaining but also special to Lovegrass —&nbsp;80 Proof Alice&nbsp;and&nbsp;Rudy and the Lost Boys&nbsp;— plus a silent auction, drinks, and hors d'oeuvres, all in support of Lovegrass Music Festival.

Your attendance helps us raise funds for our upcoming summer concert series, continue our mission of bringing bluegrass arts to rural Kansas, and support our capstone Lovegrass Music Festival this August.&nbsp;

Doors at 6 p.m. and the show starts at 7 p.m. at the&nbsp; Hays Community Theatre, 121 E. 8th, Hays. Suggested donation is $25.

Come enjoy great music, support the arts, and help keep bluegrass thriving in Kansas. We can’t wait to see you there!

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Lovegrass Concert Series fundraiser is March 14 in Hays; tickets now available online 

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Special thanks to <a href="https://www.visithays.com/183/Events">The Hays Convention and Visitors Bureau</a> and<a href="https://www.fhsu.edu/"> Fort Hays State University</a> for their contributions to the community calendar.

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Community Calendar

Early one evening a man went out to his garage and pulled the lawn furniture out onto the driveway. Shortly after followed the lawn mower, a few gardening tools and a bicycle.

A curious neighbor wandered over and asked if he was going to have a garage sale.

“No,” replied the gentleman, “my son just bought his first car and right now he’s getting ready for a big date.”

“So what’s with all the stuff?” asked the neighbor.

“Well, after years of moving tricycles, toys and sports equipment out of the way every time I came home from work I wanted to make sure the driveway was ready for him.”

Early one evening a man went out to his garage and pulled the lawn furniture out onto the driveway. Shortly after followed the lawn mower, a few gardening tools and a bicycle.A curious neighbor wandered over and asked if he was going to have a garage sale.“No,” replied the gentleman, “my son just bought his first car and right now he’s getting ready for a big date.”“So what’s with all the stuff?” asked the neighbor.“Well, after years of moving tricycles, toys and sports equipment out of the way every time I came home from work I wanted to make sure the driveway was ready for him.”

KZ Country Cheesy Joke of the Day 02/20/26

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“This is a talking dog. If this dog can answer my questions, who will buy me a drink?” he asks.

“You can have one on the house,” the bartender says.

The man turns to his dog. “What goes on the top of a house?”

Man: “What does tree bark feel like?”

Man: “Who is the greatest baseball player ever?”

The bartender is clearly annoyed and snaps at the man. “That’s enough. You and your dog, get out.”

After the man and the dog are thrown out, the dog looks sadly at his owner. “Should I have said DiMaggio?”

A man walks into a bar with his dog.“This is a talking dog. If this dog can answer my questions, who will buy me a drink?” he asks.“You can have one on the house,” the bartender says.The man turns to his dog. “What goes on the top of a house?”Dog: “Roof!”Man: “What does tree bark feel like?”Dog: “Rough!”Man: “Who is the greatest baseball player ever?”Dog: “Ruth!”The bartender is clearly annoyed and snaps at the man. “That’s enough. You and your dog, get out.”After the man and the dog are thrown out, the dog looks sadly at his owner. “Should I have said DiMaggio?”

KZ Country Cheesy Joke of the Day 02/19/26

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When Peters learned that he was being let go, he went to see the head of human resources. "Since I've been with the firm for so long," he said, "I think I deserve at least a letter of recommendation."

The human resources director agreed and said he'd have the letter that next day. The following morning, Peters found the letter on his desk. It read, "Jonathan Peters worked for our company for eleven years. When he left us, we were very satisfied."

When Peters learned that he was being let go, he went to see the head of human resources. "Since I've been with the firm for so long," he said, "I think I deserve at least a letter of recommendation."The human resources director agreed and said he'd have the letter that next day. The following morning, Peters found the letter on his desk. It read, "Jonathan Peters worked for our company for eleven years. When he left us, we were very satisfied."

KZ Country Cheesy Joke of the Day 02/18/26

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As the stranger enters a country store, he spots a sign:&nbsp; “Danger!&nbsp; Beware of Dog!”&nbsp; Inside, he sees a harmless old hound asleep in the middle of the floor.

“Is that the dog we’re supposed to beware of?” he asks the owner.

“He doesn’t look dangerous to me.&nbsp; Why would you post that sign?”

“Before I posted that sign, people kept tripping over him.”

As the stranger enters a country store, he spots a sign:&nbsp; “Danger!&nbsp; Beware of Dog!”&nbsp; Inside, he sees a harmless old hound asleep in the middle of the floor.“Is that the dog we’re supposed to beware of?” he asks the owner.“That’s him,” comes the reply.“He doesn’t look dangerous to me.&nbsp; Why would you post that sign?”“Before I posted that sign, people kept tripping over him.”

KZ Country Cheesy Joke of the Day 02/17/26

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A couple phoned a neighbor to extend birthday greetings. They dialed the&nbsp;number and then sang “Happy Birthday” to him. But when they finished&nbsp;their off-key rendition, they discovered that they had dialed the wrong&nbsp;number.

“Don’t let it bother you,” said a strange but amused voice. “You folks need all the practice you can get.”

A couple phoned a neighbor to extend birthday greetings. They dialed the&nbsp;number and then sang “Happy Birthday” to him. But when they finished&nbsp;their off-key rendition, they discovered that they had dialed the wrong&nbsp;number.“Don’t let it bother you,” said a strange but amused voice. “You folks need all the practice you can get.”

KZ Country Cheesy Joke of the Day 02/16/26

The Hays Symphony will present its “Winter Classics” concert on at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21 in the Beach/Schmidt Performing Arts Center on the Fort Hays State University campus, 600 Park St.

The evening will highlight the winners of the Hays Symphony 2025 Young Artist Competition, alongside a selection of orchestral works ranging from Viennese polkas to contemporary Latin American rhythms.

The concert serves as the annual showcase for the university’s top student musical talent.

This year, three soloists will perform with the orchestra: violinist Samantha Zimmerman, mezzo-soprano Alison Walker, and trumpeter Dawson McNeal.

“Working with these young artists is a highlight of our season,” said Benjamin Cline, music director of the Hays Symphony. “These students have demonstrated immense discipline and artistry to master such complex repertoire. To see them transition from the practice room to center stage with a full orchestra is a rewarding experience for both the ensemble and the audience.”

The program opens with Franz Schubert’s “Fierrabras Overture,” followed by the featured solo performances.

Zimmerman will perform the first movement of Max Bruch’s Violin Concerto No. 1, op. 22. Walker will present Gioachino Rossini’s “Anzoleta Avanti la Regata” from La Regata Veneziana. McNeal will conclude the soloist portion with Kevin McKee’s “Centennial Horizon.”

The second half of the program offers a lighter, energetic collection of orchestral favorites.

The symphony will perform three works by the Strauss family: “Pizzicato Polka,” “Tritsch-Tratsch Polka,” and the “Thunder and Lightning Polka.” The evening concludes with Samuel Coleridge-Taylor’s “Danse Nègre” and Arturo Marquez’s dynamic “La Conga del Fuego Nuevo.”

“The energy these young musicians bring to the stage is contagious,” said Joan Crull, president of the Hays Symphony Guild. “We are proud to support an event that celebrates the next generation of performers. It is a wonderful opportunity for the Hays community to witness the high caliber of talent being cultivated right here at the university.”

The concert is sponsored by the FHSU Tebo Library.

Following the performance, a reception will be held for the audience and musicians, sponsored by a donation from Janis and Lyn Lee, Hays.

The Hays Symphony acknowledges the support of its 2025-26 season sponsors: the Riley Family Foundation, the Robert E. Browning Foundation, and an anonymous Ellis County family. 

Free tickets are available online at <a href="https://www.hayssymphony.org/">hayssymphony.org</a>.

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Hays Symphony to feature Young Artist Winners at free ‘Winter Classics’ concert

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What did one piece of toast say to the other on Valentine’s Day?&nbsp; You’re my butter half.

What did one piece of toast say to the other on Valentine’s Day?&nbsp; You’re my butter half.

KZ Country Cheesy Joke of the Day 02/13/26

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The Hays Wild West Festival has rounded out its slate of entertainment for this year's festival July 1-4.

Lakeview will headline the first night of music&nbsp;on Wednesday, July 1, at 9 p.m. at Hays' Municipal Park. Brandon Wishman will perform at 7 p.m., and Connor McCandless will open the night at 6 p.m.

Jackson Dean will headline on Thursday, July 2, at 9:30 p.m. Steel Skarecrow will perform at 7:30 p.m., and Connor McCandless will open again at 6 p.m.

Eve 6 will headline on Friday, July 3, at 9:30 p.m. with The Band Feel performing at 7:30 p.m., and Savin' Jane will open the night at 6 p.m.

You can learn more about the&nbsp;<a href="https://wildwestfestival.com/">Wild West Festival on its website</a>&nbsp;or follow it on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/wildwestfestival">Facebook</a>.

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 </figure>The Hays Wild West Festival has rounded out its slate of entertainment for this year's festival July 1-4.Lakeview will headline the first night of music&nbsp;on Wednesday, July 1, at 9 p.m. at Hays' Municipal Park. Brandon Wishman will perform at 7 p.m., and Connor McCandless will open the night at 6 p.m.Jackson Dean will headline on Thursday, July 2, at 9:30 p.m. Steel Skarecrow will perform at 7:30 p.m., and Connor McCandless will open again at 6 p.m.Eve 6 will headline on Friday, July 3, at 9:30 p.m. with The Band Feel performing at 7:30 p.m., and Savin' Jane will open the night at 6 p.m.You can learn more about the&nbsp;<a href="https://wildwestfestival.com/">Wild West Festival on its website</a>&nbsp;or follow it on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/wildwestfestival">Facebook</a>.

Wild West Festival rounds out entertainment for 2026 event

Two Eskimos were sitting in a kayak and got quite chilly. One lit a fire in the craft, but of course it sank. This proves that you can’t have your kayak and heat it, too.

Two Eskimos were sitting in a kayak and got quite chilly. One lit a fire in the craft, but of course it sank. This proves that you can’t have your kayak and heat it, too.

KZ Country Cheesy Joke of the Day 02/12/26

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On their 50th wedding anniversary, a couple summed up the reason for their long and happy marriage.

The husband said, “I have tried never to be selfish. After all, there is no ‘I’ in the word ‘marriage.'”

The wife said, “For my part, I have never corrected my husband’s spelling.”

On their 50th wedding anniversary, a couple summed up the reason for their long and happy marriage.The husband said, “I have tried never to be selfish. After all, there is no ‘I’ in the word ‘marriage.'”The wife said, “For my part, I have never corrected my husband’s spelling.”

KZ Country Cheesy Joke of the Day 02/11/26

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What did the number zero say to the number eight? Nice belt!

What did the number zero say to the number eight? Nice belt!

KZ Country Cheesy Joke of the Day 02/10/26

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