Arts & Entertainment

The McPherson Arts Council has been a voice for the Arts in the community since 1973. In addition to produciing an Arts & Lecture Series in collaboration with McPherson College, the Arts Council serves as an umbrella organization for a group of 24 affiliates such as community theatre, public library, and children's choir.

Performing ARTS
Plays and musical performances are scheduled throughout the year by groups from McPherson College, Central Christian College, Unified School District 418 and McPherson Art Council affiliate organizations.

VAAM GALLERY
The Visual Arts Alliance of McPherson
(620) 241-5774
223 S. Main (located in the Opera House)
Tuesday to Saturday Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The mission of the Visual Arts Alliance of McPherson, Inc. is: To provide avenues for appreciation, education and participation in the visual arts.

Entertainment

McPherson Youth Pipes and Drums
The band is youth orientated and we specialize in playing the Great Highland Bagpipes and Drums. Lonnie Liljegren is the Pipe Major and we are located in McPherson, Kansas. 620-241-9178 or 785-227-2649.

Public Exhibits

McPherson Museum
1130 E. Euclid St.
(620) 241-8464
Hours: 1-5 p.m. Tuesday -Saturday;
Closed on Mondays and HolidaysReturn to the elegance of the 1920's in the historic Vaniman Mansion, which features original imported wall paper, hand-crocheted lace-edged curtains, vintage furniture and the maid's own stairway. Other historical exhibits are as varied as rare fossils, American Indian pottery, antiques, tools, dolls and a man-made diamond. Model Trains are available for viewing. See the incredible level of detail in N and HO scale layouts. Tours available. Donations only.

Friendship Hall Gallery at McPherson College
1600 E. Euclid
(620) 241-0731
Hours: 8-5pm weekdays,
1-5pm Saturday and Sunday
(No exhibits during the summer months)