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Smallville ComicCon: Characters Wanted

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Superheroes, nefarious villains, artists and the megafans who love them will all congregate in Hutchinson June 20-21. Is it a dastardly plot? An epic battle between good and evil? Blazes, no! It’s Kansas’ newest fun and whimsical event: Smallville ComicCon.

A few years ago, three comic book fans noticed the similarities between the City of Hutchinson and Clark Kent’s fictional hometown of Smallville, Kansas. The three launched a grassroots campaign to recognize Hutchinson as the official Smallville. Their efforts caught the attention of long-time Superman fan Jon Robinson, who loaned some of his memorabilia to the effort. The movement eventually garnered the support of the city of Hutchison and the Kansas Hall of Fame, which inducted Superman as the most recognized “Kansan” in pop culture, coinciding with the Man of Steel’s 75th anniversary celebration.

Fast forward two years, and Smallville ComicCon is ramping up for its second year. It brings together celebrities, artists, writers, vendors and fans for two days of celebrating comic book and pop culture. Activities will include interactive panels, comedy music entertainment, replicas, a costume contest and lots great of people watching. This year’s developing guest line-up is announced periodically via Smallville ComicCon’s website, Facebook and Twitter accounts. ComicCon luminaries to appear include:

  • Billy Dee Williams, AKA Star Wars’ Lando Calrissian
  • Neo Edmund, writer for film, TV, comics and novels
  • Lee Meriwether, known for Batman the movie, Star Trek, The Munsters Today, Barnaby Jones and All My Children
  • Kelly Hu, X-Men 2’s Yuriko Oyama; also known for Arrow, Scorpion King, Young Justice, Vampire Diaries, Phineas and Ferb, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
  • Manu Intiraymi, Star Trek: Voyager/Renegades’ Icheb; also seen in 5th Passenger, Abstraction and One Tree Hill
  • Vernon Wells, seen in Mad Max 2, Power Rangers Time Force, Commando and Weird Science
  • Comic legend Mike Grell, writer and artist for DC Comics, known for contributions to the Warlord and Green Arrow characters; has also worked on Aquaman, Batman and The Phantom Stranger
  • Plus many other stars of the comic, convention and costuming world.

The second annual Smallville ComicCon will be Saturday, June 20, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sunday, June 21, 2015, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Kansas State Fairgrounds’ Meadowlark Building. Advance tickets are available online. All other tickets will be available at the venue on the days of the event. Parking is free.

For more event information or interviews, contact Jon Robinson at [email protected] or 620.897.7420.

Nashville recording artist to perform near Benton

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Nashville recording artist Rusty Rierson will be performing at the Prairie Rose Chuckwagon Supper and Opera House on Friday, March 13. Rierson sings country gospel and contemporary Christian music.

The facility is located at 15231 SW Parallel St., near Benton. For more information, call (316) 778-2121.

 

Tennis Champions McEnroe, Roddick, Courier, Blake To Compete at Champions Cup April 1 at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Nebraska

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LINCOLN, NE – Tennis champions John McEnroe, Andy Roddick, Jim Courier and James Blake will compete in the “Champions Cup Presented by Woods Park Tennis” Wednesday, April 1 at the Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Nebraska, as part of the 2015 PowerShares Series champions tennis circuit.

The Lincoln event is presented by Woods Park Tennis Center campaign, which is raising $5,6 million to replace the indoor bubbles and make other improvements at the public tennis center located at 33rd and J Streets in Lincoln.

“We’re thrilled to bring championship tennis to Lincoln. This is a fun way for us to create greater awareness for tennis and the need to improve our public facilities. And everyone can benefit for learning the game,” said Marg Lincoln Donlan, campaign leader and long-time tennis advocate.

The one-night event begins at 7 p.m. and will feature two one-set semifinal matches, followed by a one-set championship match. Individual tickets and unique VIP fan packages are available. VIP packages includes Play with the Pros, Player Party, Backstage and Ball Kids experiences and opportunities to meet the players, get autographs and photos.

Lincoln is one of 12 cities selected for The PowerShares Series, which runs March 24 to May 2. Other host cities are: Salt Lake City, Utah; Los Angeles, Calif.; Chicago, Ill.; Austin, Texas; Little Rock, Ark.; Dallas, Texas; Boston, Mass.; Richmond, Va.; Minneapolis, Minn.; Cincinnati, Ohio; and Vancouver, Canada.

About the Champions

McEnroe won seven majors singles titles in his career along with 10 other majors in doubles and mixed doubles. He won the U.S. Open four times and Wimbledon three times and helped the United States to the Davis Cup title five times. He captured 77 carer singles titles and 78 career doubles titles on the ATP. tour. He has continued his fine play on the Champion’s Tour, winning numerous champions events around the world since his final full-time year on the ATP Tour in 1992, including the points title on last year’s PowerShares Series. He was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 1999.

Nebraska native Roddick was the top American man in professional tennis over the last 10 years, winning the 2003 U.S. Open while also posting runner-up finishes at Wimbledon in 2004, 2005 and 2009. He achieved the world No. 1 ranking in 2003 and guided the United States to the Davis Cup title in 2007 – the first championship for the U.S. in 12 years. He concluded his sure-to-be Hall of Fame career at the 2012 U.S. Open.

Courier won a pair of French and Australian Open singles titles in the early 1990s when he became the first American to reach the No. 1 ranking since McEnroe in 1985. Courier was also the youngest player to reach all four major singles finals in a career when he reached the Wimbledon final in 1993 at age 22. He also guided the U.S. to Davis Cup titles in 1992 and 1995 and currently serves as the U.S. team captain. Courier was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 2005.

Blake ended his 14-year ATP career that saw him win 10 singles titles and reach a career high ranking of No. 4, at the 2013 U.S. Open. Blake is best known for playing singles for the U.S. Davis Cup team in helping the United States win the 2007 title – the firstwin the 2007 title – the first win for a U.S. team since 1995. Last year, he finished No. 2 on the PowerShares Series rankings behind John McEnroe.

Ticket Information: WOODS promo code!

Tickets and unique VIP fan experience packages are still available. Tickets start at $30 and all tickets and VIP information is available: www.pinnaclebankarena.com, with 10% of the proceeds from tickets sold with the WOODS promo code will support the Woods Park Tennis Center campaign. For more information about the campaign, please visit: www.takingthegame.com

College of Fine Arts Hall of Fame selects 12 for inaugural induction class

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Twelve former Shockers will be honored this spring as part of the inaugural class of inductees for the Wichita State University College of Fine Arts Hall of Fame.

Sponsored by The Friends of Fine Arts, an organization that supports the arts at WSU, this honor recognizes individuals who have excelled in the areas of visual art, design, music, theater, musical theater and dance. It also recognizes significant contributions by faculty, staff, community patrons and donors on behalf of the College of Fine Arts.

Rodney Miller, dean of the College of Fine Arts, said the time was right to establish the hall of fame.

“The College of Fine Arts has a long and storied tradition of superb faculty, backed by unbelievably supportive patrons who have mentored students that have gone on to national and international prominence in their chosen profession,” Miller said. “This inaugural class is but a fraction of the deserving people who have been associated with the fine arts at Wichita State.”

The inaugural class of the CFA Hall of Fame will carry the designation “founding member” and will be honored at a special event April 11. The founding members are:

Alumni: Former WSU students who have distinguished themselves in the arts and who have been out of school for at least five years.

  • Joyce DiDonato, international opera star
  • William (Bill) Gardner, graphic designer
  • Sonia Greteman, graphic designer and marketing expert
  • Shirley Knight, award-winning actor
  • Samuel Ramey, international opera star

Contributors: Community donors or patrons who have given time and resources for the betterment of the fine arts at Wichita State.

  • Lewis and Selma Miller, patron of the arts
  • Edwin A. Ulrich, patron of the arts
  • Gladys H.G. Wiedemann, patron of the arts

Mentors: Current or retired WSU faculty or staff members or administrators who have supported, inspired and motivated the Wichita State community in the area of Fine Arts.

  • Jacquelyn Dillon-Kraus, professor
  • Mira Pajes Merriman, professor
  • Richard (Dick) Welsbacher, professor

Inductees to the hall of fame are chosen by a selection committee that includes WSU administrators, College of Fine arts patrons and retired faculty members.

The College of Fine Arts at is one of the most respected schools of visual and performing arts in the nation and comprises the School of Art, Design and Creative Industries; the School of Music and the School of Performing Arts.

Finding ways to fill the gap

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Benda Procter, M.S., State Specialist, & Suzi McGarvey, M.S., former Extension Associate, Personal Financial Planning, University of Missouri Extension

Consumers with a tight budget can think that high-cost lenders (like payday loans) are their only option. However, there may be other ways to get by. Here are a few ideas:

  • Have you tried to bargain with the person or business you owe money to? Some creditors will work with you, but only if you go to them before you’re in too deep. If you offer partial payment and a timeline to pay the rest, businesses and creditors sometimes understand.
  • If you already owe on a payday loan, you can request a debt repayment plan if you do it before you miss a payment.
  • Some credit unions and banks are starting to offer small loans again. Have you asked around?
  • Is there a family member or trusted friend that you could barter with or ask for a small loan to help you get by?
  • Have you thought about having someone who trusts you co-sign for a lower-rate loan?
  • Some stores offer layaway services at no or low cost. Have you considered layaway?
  • Is there a social service agency, food bank, community group or church that could help you through your crisis?…

For the complete list of helpful suggestions, see the full version of this article at http://missourifamilies.org/features/financearticles/cfe40.htm

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