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2007-08 Hesston-Bethel Performing Arts Series

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Since 1998, Bethel has teamed up with Hesston (Kan.) College to bring internationally renowned performers to the campuses of Bethel and Hesston through the HBPA series. Season tickets are available, at prices ranging from $60 to $70 with discounts available for students and senior citizens. Call (620) 327-8158 or (316) 284-5205 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday for reservations or to inquire about season or single-event tickets.

The HBPA series is funded in part by the Kansas Arts Commission, a state agency, and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency. Other sponsoring agencies, companies and organizations include Excel Industries and Hustler Turf Equipment, Mid-America Arts Alliance, and the cities of Hesston and North Newton. Additional funding for the HBPA series is provided by area patrons.

Tuesday, October 9
Dett Chorale photo

Nathaniel Dett Chorale


The Nathaniel Dett Chorale is Canada's first professional choral group dedicated to Afrocentric music of all styles including classical, spiritual, gospel, jazz, folk and blues.

7:30 p.m.
Memorial Hall
Bethel College
Saturday, November 3
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Gil Shaham with Akira Eguchi


Violinist Gil Shaham performs with pianist Akira Eguchi.

7:30 p.m.
Memorial Hall
Bethel College
Friday, February 8
Opera Kansas photo

Opera Kansas


The Opera Kansas performers present "A Most Ingenious Paradox: the Topsy-Turvy World of Gilbert & Sullivan."

7:30 p.m.
Hesston Mennonite Church
Hesston College
Thursday, March 6
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The Wailin' Jennys


The Wailin' Jennys, a trio of singer-songwriters from Manitoba, perform fresh, tight harmonies in modern folk fashion.

7:30 p.m.
Memorial Hall
Bethel College
Thursday, March 27
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Boston Brass


Boston Brass offers classical arrangements to breathtaking vocal harmony to jazz standards via a unique musical experience that captivates all ages.

7:30 p.m.
Hesston Mennonite Church
Hesston College