Behind the Scenes: A Journey into Film Making
Ken Spurgeon is a historian, teacher, producer/director, writer and Kansan. His film company, Fall River Productions, focuses on historically themed projects. Join Spurgeon as he discusses the challenges and rewards of filmmaking in Kansas. He will also share behind-the-scenes accounts of working with local and national actors as well as insights for those who want to follow in his path. Spurgeon will discuss what it is like to work with his sometimes cantankerous and always expansive star – the prairie of Kansas. His movies include Home on the Range, The Contested Plains and his most recent offering Sod and Stubble.
The Smoky Hill Museum is hosting this free presentation, Thursday, April 4, 5:30-6:30 pm. Enjoy the presentation in person at the Museum or from the comfort of your own home via Zoom. Register for your Zoom link at www.smokyhillmuseum.org.
Step Up to the Task: A Story about Trailblazing Salina Women
A new exhibit, Step Up to the Task, opens April 12 at the Smoky Hill Museum. This exhibit tells a story about trailblazing Salina women.
Stories of progress and the march toward gender equality are the basis of this latest exhibit. Women who pushed against the norm often found themselves experiencing discrimination. Some of these trailblazers played a crucial role in paving the way for progress. In Salina, just like in other communities, there are shining examples of women who made waves, opened doors and broke through glass ceilings.
Visitors will learn of the struggles and triumphs of six local Salina women who helped break down discrimination towards women in the workplace. They are:
• Lt. Dorothea A. LaFollette
• Rep. Cora Walker Shelton
• Amy Rasher
• Irene J. Nelson Carlson
• Bessie Ellis Caldwell
• Mary Virginia “Ginny” Zook Bevan Step Up to the Task is an exhibit that is sure to inspire and hopefully spark discussion and raise questions. Come learn about the six Salina women whose emboldened strides opened pathways for future women and inspired our community.
