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The
Columbian Theatre, Museum & Art Center is a storied place, at once
the heart and soul of 1890s Kansas pioneer optimism and 21st century
rural community renewal and development. Step inside and learn how
visionary J.C. Rogers left an unforgettable jewel on the Kansas prairie.. |
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A
historical structure of inestimable value! A venue for exhibition
of rare paintings from the 1893 Chicago World's Fair! All this and
more! The Columbian is an active live performing
arts center and a gallery called the most beautiful
art gallery in Northeast Kansas! See the calendar of coming events. |
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Loyal
members are the rock upon which The Columbian operating foundation
rests. These memberships support the ongoing daily operations and
insure that live performing arts and a lively visual arts program
serve this rural area. Come inside and see how your membership will
help The Columbian serve the 21st century, like it did the 19th and
20th! |
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Weddings!
Receptions! Corporate retreats! Conventions! The Columbian Theatre,
Museum & Art Center has excellent facilities for private events of
all kinds. See how the Peddicord Playhouse, the Swogger Gallery and
the Balderson Events Center handle groups from 15 to 350 with ease. |
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This
website shows you The Columbian Theatre, Museum & Art Center. More
importantly, we want to visit with you about our facility, our programs,
our mission. Drop us a note, or give us a call. We would love to host
your group, share with you our historical facility and paintings and
show you a little Kansas hospitality. |
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A
picture is worth a thousand words. These photos reveal the exquisite
beauty of The Columbian. You'll see the historic paintings, said to
be the only surviving decorative art from the greatest world's fair
of all time. Revel in images from Rogers and Hammerstein's "Oklahoma!"
See the beauty of the Swogger Gallery. |
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The
Columbian Theatre, Museum & Art Center is a creation of The Columbian
Theatre Foundation recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a
501C(3) organization. Learn about the organization, the board members
and its mission in serving the people of Northeast Kansas. |
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