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Stage 9's Annual Talking Tombstones Returns to Eastside Cemetery

Friday, October 19, 2018

STAGE 9’S ANNUAL TALKING TOMBSTONES RETURNS TO EASTSIDE CEMETERY Hutchinson, KS - Stage 9 is proud to present its perennial Fall favorite, Talking Tombstones, on Saturday, October 27, 2018 at 5:00pm and 8:00pm at Eastside Cemetery. Tours begin at Eastside Cemetery Mausoleum located at 500 S. Cleveland. This is Stage 9’s 12th year presenting Talking Tombstones and we are pleased to continue to provide this unique historical experience that Hutchinson has come to love and anticipate. As in previous years have provided, guides will lead patrons through the historical tombstones at Hutchinson’s Eastside Cemetery as actors bring personalities from the rich history...

NJCAA DI Men’s Basketball Championship Wins National Award

Wednesday, October 03, 2018

Visit Hutch announced today that the 2018 NJCAA DI Men’s Basketball Championship has won a SportsTravel Award for the Best Single-Sport Event in the Collegiate division. The award was presented at the SportsTravel Awards Ceremony at the national TEAMS Conference, put on by Northstar Travel Group. ‘The Tournament’, as it is known locally, was one of five events that were nominated in this category. The nominations were put to a public vote over a two-week period in August. Visit Hutch staff and NJCAA board members were present at the TEAMS Conference in Louisville, Kentucky to accept the award on behalf of...

HUTCHINSON SELECTED AS SITE OF FUTURE KANSAS SHRINE BOWL

Monday, September 24, 2018

HUTCHINSON, KS – Visit Hutch has announced that the Kansas Shrine Bowl Board of Directors voted to bring the Kansas Shrine Bowl to Hutchinson in June 2021. The annual Shrine Bowl is expected to bring thousands of fans to Gowans Stadium and over $2 million in economic impact to the Hutchinson community. The date of the game is set for Saturday, June 26, 2021. “We couldn’t be more excited to hear the news that Hutchinson was selected as host City for the 2021 Kansas Shrine Bowl. Not only will this have a $2 million economic impact on Hutchinson and Reno County,...

NJCAA DI Volleyball Championship Tickets on Sale Now

Wednesday, September 19, 2018

HUTCHINSON, KS- Visit Hutch, host of the 2018 NJCAA Division I Volleyball Championship, announced today that online tickets are on sale for the November Championship. The dates are November 15-17, 2018, at the Hutchinson Sports Arena. This is the second year Hutchinson will host the 16 team, double-elimination Volleyball Championship. The winners of the 14 Division I Volleyball districts and two At-Large teams will compete for the National Championship. Thursday and Friday matches will be played on two courts at the Hutchinson Sports Arena, and Saturday’s matches will be played on a single court. All-Session Passes for the three day event are...

International Airplane Convention Coming to Hutchinson Airport

Tuesday, September 04, 2018

The American Yankee Association, International Grumman Pilots Association is bringing their annual convention to Hutchinson and the Hutchinson Regional Airport, September 24-27, 2018. They are expecting at least 50 aircrafts and nearly 100 people for the four-day event! Currently attendees are expected from the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and Germany. “This is such a unique conference because most of the attendees will be flying their own aircraft into Hutchinson. We are excited to welcome them to the community, and show them all of the wonderful restaurants, attractions, and shopping establishments that make Hutchinson a great place,” said Holly Leiker,...

NJCAA DI Men’s Basketball Championship Nominated for National Award

Thursday, August 09, 2018

Hutchinson, KS – Visit Hutch is excited to announce that the 2018 NJCAA DI Men’s Basketball Championship, known as “The Tournament”, has been nominated for a SportsTravel Award in the category of “Collegiate – Best Single-Sport Event”, and are up against four other national collegiate sporting events. Voting for the SportsTravel Award is open now to the public through Wednesday, August 15th at www.sportstravelawards.com. The ballot includes nominees in amateur, collegiate and professional categories. Awards in those three categories will be given for Best Single-Sport Event, Best Multi-Sport or Multi-Discipline Event, and Best Sports Event Series or Circuit. Voters will also...

Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference Volleyball Tournament Returns to Hutchinson

Wednesday, August 01, 2018

Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference Volleyball Tournament Returns to the Hutchinson Sports Arena The 2nd Annual Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC) Fall Fling will return to the Hutchinson Sports Arena later this month. All thirteen of the KCAC member college volleyball teams will compete in the Fall Fling scheduled for August 24-25, at the Hutchinson Sports Arena. The Fall Fling marks the third volleyball event that the KCAC has brought to Hutchinson in the past year. In 2017 they hosted the inaugural Fall Fling in October, and in November they hosted their Conference Championship which marked the first time that Championship was executed...

Avenue Q Opens August 16 at Stage 9

Tuesday, July 31, 2018

RAUNCHY ADULT MUSICAL COMEDY AVENUE Q FEATURING PUPPETS OPENS AUGUST 16 Hutchinson, Kan. – Stage 9 continues its 2018 Season with Avenue Q, winner of the Triple Crown of Tony Awards (Best Musical, Score and Book). This raucous, raunchy and hilarious musical comedy has often been described as Sesame Street for adults and is sure to leave the audience rolling in the aisles. Avenue Q plays at Stage 9 August 16-19 and 23-26. Performances on Thursday, Friday and Saturday begin at 7:30 pm with Sunday performances at 2:00 pm. Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for seniors (age 62 and up)...

Stage 9 Announces Third Annual Fundraising Gala

Tuesday, July 31, 2018

THIRD ANNUAL FUNDRAISING GALA “WHOSE WINE IS IT ANYWAY?” TO BE HELD SEPTEMBER 6, 2018 Hutchinson, Kan. – Stage 9’s Board of Directors is pleased to announce its annual fundraiser “Whose Wine Is It Anyway?” on Thursday, September 6, 2018. The event begins at 6:45 p.m. and ends at 9:30 p.m. Stage 9 supporters Matt and Amy Bretz continue their tradition of hosting this annual fundraising event in their home. Additional hosts for this entertaining evening are Sally Russell, Alice Jane Hayes, Milt and Sandy Siegfried, Jackson and Erin Swearer, Glen and Christi Grunwald, Linda and Bill Frazier, Bob and Ruthie...

Visit Hutch Unveils Updated Branding For The NJCAA DI Volleyball Championship

Sunday, June 24, 2018

Visit Hutch, host of the NJCAA DI Volleyball Championship, is proud to unveil the updated branding for the 2018 National Championship. The Championship will be at the Hutchinson Sports Arena, November 15-17. The primary logo was produced in partnership with the NJCAA and designed by Team IP, the official championship merchandise partner of the NJCAA. “The 2017 National Championship was a tremendous success, and we can’t thank the Hutchinson community enough for their support of the event! We are looking forward to building on the success of last year, and have plans to make 2018 even better!” said Holly Leiker, the...

Hutchinson to Host KSHSAA 3A and 4A State Volleyball Tournament

Monday, March 26, 2018

TOPEKA, Kan. – The 48th annual KSHSAA State Volleyball Tournament will welcome a new championship host site in 2018. Classes 3A and 4A will compete for trophies at the Hutchinson Sports Arena for the first time. “The 2018-2019 school year will see a change in our school classification system which will result in a decrease in the number of tournaments for this state event. With this change we have explored some of the new venues and upgrades made to other facilities across the state as options for this tournament series,” said Cheryl Gleason, KSHSAA Assistant Executive Director & Volleyball Administrator. “We...

"Our Town" Coming to Stage 9

Thursday, January 04, 2018

STAGE 9 Welcomes You to OUR TOWN – January 21 & 22, 2017 Hutchinson, Kan. – Stage 9 opens its 2017 season with a special production of the classic drama by Thornton Wilder, Our Town. Stage 9 presents a staged reading of the classic Our Town for two performances only, Saturday, January 21 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, January 22 at 2:00 p.m. Performances will be at the theatre at 9 S. Main, Hutchinson, Kansas. Bringing Our Town to life once again in this one-weekend only production, Stage 9 will visit the residents of Grover’s Corners between the years 1901 to 1913....

Retired NCAA DI Volleyball Coach John Dunning to Attend NJCAA Volleyball Championship in Hutchinson

Tuesday, October 24, 2017

HUTCHINSON, KS- The Greater Hutchinson Convention/Visitors Bureau in partnership with the NJCAA DI Volleyball Coaches Association is excited to announce that five-time NCAA champion and AVCA Hall of Famer, John Dunning, will be in Hutchinson as part of the NJCAA DI Volleyball Championship that is taking place at the Hutchinson Sports Arena November 16-18. “Each year, NJCAA coaches send student athletes on to play pivotal roles in NCAA and NAIA programs all over the country. Having a person with Coach Dunning's resume attend our Volleyball Championship validates all the hard work that we do and puts our Championship on par with...

NJCAA DI Volleyball Championship Tickets On Sale

Wednesday, August 30, 2017

HUTCHINSON, KS- The Greater Hutchinson Convention/Visitors Bureau, host of the 2017 NJCAA Division I Volleyball Championship, announced today that tickets are on sale for the November Championship. The dates are November 16-18, 2017, at the Hutchinson Sports Arena. All Session Passes for the three day event are available for $35 and allow entrance to every match, or single day tickets can be purchased for $15. Student and senior discounts are also available. All tickets can be purchased online at www.njcaavb1.com or at the Convention/Visitors Bureau office at 117 N. Walnut, during normal business hours. “The Championship will showcase sixteen of the best volleyball...

Second Musical of the 2017 Season Builds a Beautiful City at Stage 9

Wednesday, August 30, 2017

Hutchinson, Kan. – September 21st –October 1st, 2017, the magical retelling of the Gospel of Saint Matthew comes to Stage 9. Prepare Ye, for Godspell (2012 Revised Version) is a timeless musical that is sure to thrill audiences night after night. Godspell (2012 Revised Version) is the dramatic retelling of the Gospel story in the most childlike manner. In Godspell (2012 Revised Version), the audience will find themselves drawn into each story as this ensemble of performers starts to create a community within itself. Each from a different walk of life, containing their own stories, eventually coming together in the end...

Prairie Dunes Set to Host 114th Trans-Miss Amateur

Wednesday, July 05, 2017

HUTCHINSON, Kan.—Widely considered one of the best inland golf courses in America, Prairie Dunes Country Club will play host to the 114th Trans-Miss Amateur Championship. Set for July 10-13, the Trans-Miss Amateur this year features another world-class field as the event moves from last summer’s fog and cool temperatures at The Olympic Club in San Francisco to the strong winds and stifling heat of the Midwest. “A little bit of Scotland in the Land of Oz,” eight-time major champion Tom Watson famously said about Prairie Dunes. “Sunflowers instead of heather, oceans of grain instead of the sea. But, like Scotland, be...

Volunteers Needed for the Trans-Mississippi Golf Championship

Tuesday, June 27, 2017

For the sixth time in its 114-year history, the Trans-Mississippi Amateur Golf Championship will come to Hutchinson and Prairie Dunes Country Club, July 10-13, 2017. As with other major golf events that Hutchinson has hosted, there is a need for volunteers to make this championship successful. Currently, the event organizers are seeking 150 volunteers willing to help in various areas of the championship. The following are areas that need to be filled by volunteers: On Course / Live Scoring Forecaddie Spotters Putting Green and Practice Tee Marshalls Standard Bearers in the leader groups Interested individuals should contact the Prairie Dunes Pro Shop at (620) 662-7301 to...

STRATACA TO BE CLOSED JUNE 29-JULY 4

Monday, June 26, 2017

Museum Attraction to be closed to the public for equipment maintenance. HUTCHINSON, Kan. – June 24, 2017 – Strataca announced today that the facility will be temporarily closed for preventative equipment maintenance beginning Thursday, June 29. The museum is expected to reopen on Wednesday, July 5. “It is unfortunate we will have to close for a few days, but with our busy summer schedule, we believed it was the best possible time,” said Mary Grace Clements, Executive Director of Strataca and the Reno County Historical Society. Clements said that staff will be available to book future visits and would also be contacting current...

National African American RV Association Bringing Rally To Hutchinson

Thursday, June 15, 2017

The National African American RVers’ Association, Inc. wishes to inform you of the 25th Anniversary of the Annual National Camp Rally at the Kansas State Fairgrounds in Hutchinson, Kansas, July 16-23, 2017. The National African American RVers’ Association, Inc., is also known by the acronym, NAARVA. The members of NAARVA’s Central Region are hosting this year’s National Camp Rally and they are excited about bringing the Rally to your fine state. The hosts are extending a warm welcome to members of your community to join Rally attendees and to visit the Fairgrounds and join in on the fun and take...

An Odd Couple arrives at Stage 9

Thursday, June 01, 2017

Hutchinson, Kan. – Stage 9 announces the opening of its fourth production of the 2017 season, The Odd Couple [Female Version]. Performances will be June 22-24, 2017 and June 29 – July 1, 2017 at 7:30 p.m. with matinees on June 25 and July 2, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. Stage 9 is located at 9 S. Main, Hutchinson, Kansas. In The Odd Couple [Female Version], slovenly, easy-going Olive Madison is pitted against her roommate, the neat, uptight Florence Unger in this hilarious revival of Neil Simon’s comic classic. Simon reminds us of why he reigns as a comic genius in a...

Hutchinson to Host 2018 American Yankee Association Annual Convention and Fly-in

Wednesday, May 31, 2017

HUTCHINSON, KS – The International Grumman Pilots Association, a division of the American Yankee Association (AYA), Board of Directors voted for Hutchinson to be the host of their 2018 annual convention. The convention will take place at the Hutchinson Regional Airport and other attractions around the Hutchinson community. “This is an exciting event to bring to the Hutchinson Airport and the community. We have been working with the association for many months and we are honored that they have chosen Hutchinson as their next convention site” said Holly Leiker, National Sports and Destination Sales Manager for the Greater Hutchinson Convention/Visitors Bureau. The...

Chris Parker named new NJCAA Executive Director

Tuesday, May 09, 2017

OLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – The NJCAA – the governing body of two-year college athletics based in Colorado Springs, Colorado – has announced the hiring of Dr. Christopher J. Parker as its new executive director beginning July 17, 2017. Parker will replace Mary Ellen Leicht, who announced in August of 2016 that the 2016-17 NJCAA season would be her last after 28 years of service to the association. “During our national search for a new executive director, we were fortunate to have many strong candidates apply,” commented NJCAA President Bryce Roderick. “Dr. Parker came to the top of the list due to...

National Travel and Tourism Week Kicks Off May 7

Saturday, May 06, 2017

During the first full week in May, communities in Kansas unite to showcase the impact of travel to policymakers, business leaders and local media with rallies, events and other activities. As part of the 34th Annual National Travel and Tourism Week, the Greater Hutchinson CVB is shining the spotlight on the people behind the nations travel industry with the “Faces Of Travel” campaign. The Kansas Travel Office has taken it one step further, and is promoting the “You Have A “Steak” In Tourism” campaign. Kansas is known for its high quality beef, so the focus of the campaign will be highlighting...

Prairie Dunes to Host the 114th Trans-Mississippi Amateur Championship

Sunday, April 16, 2017

For the sixth time in its 114 year history, the Trans-Mississippi Amateur Golf Championship will come to Hutchinson and Prairie Dunes Country Club, July 10-13, 2017. The championship is comprised of 144 amateur men’s golfers who will compete in 72 holes of stroke play during the four day event. “Prairie Dunes is honored to be partnering with the Trans-Mississippi Golf Association to welcome the 114th Championship to Hutchinson again”, said Scott Nelson, General Manager of Prairie Dunes Country Club. The schedule of events starts with practice rounds and a player’s reception on Monday, July 10th, followed by Round 1 competition on Tuesday and...

Big 12 Golf Championship Returns to Prairie Dunes Country Club

Wednesday, April 12, 2017

The 2017 Big 12 Men’s Golf Championship will be played in Hutchinson, at Prairie Dunes Country Club April 24-26th. This year marks the 21st Annual Big 12 Golf Championship and the 12th time that Hutchinson has hosted. The 10 teams of the Big 12 will arrive prior to the championship start for a practice round at Prairie Dunes on Sunday, April 23rd. “Prairie Dunes is a fantastic course and has great history in hosting this championship, we are excited to welcome the teams of the Big 12 back to Hutchinson this spring”, said Holly Leiker, National Sports & Destination Sales Manager...

Kansas State Fairgrounds to Host American Maine-Anjou and Chianina National Junior Show

Tuesday, April 11, 2017

The American Junior Maine-Anjou Association (AJMAA) and the American Junior Chianina Association (AJCA) will host the 2017 Maine-Anjou/Chianina Junior Show in Hutchinson, KS for the first time in June. The seven day show will bring over 550 head of cattle, nearly 400 youth exhibitors and their families from across the country. “The goal of both the AJMAA & AJCA is to provide opportunities that will help build and shape our young people into the great leaders we know they are”, said Lindsey Broek, Director of Shows, Communication and Youth for the American Maine-Anjou Association. The Kansas State Fairgrounds will host the show June 23-30,...

‘The Tournament’ Announces New Championship Website

Sunday, March 05, 2017

Hutchinson, KS—The American Legion Lysle Rishel Post #68, in partnership with the NJCAA, announced the launch of a new website for ‘The Tournament’ - www.NJCAAHutchTourney.com. The website is the latest announcement in tournament upgrades, after a new, rebranded logo was unveiled last fall. The championship website was created by PrestoSports, the official website partner of the NJCAA. Features of the new website include content integration with NJCAA TV as well as updates on scores, stats, ticket information and tournament history. The integration with NJCAA TV – the official digital video network of the NJCAA – will provide fans easy access to all...

All-American Junior Sheep Show Will Return to Hutchinson in 2019

Monday, February 27, 2017

Five years after the Kansas Sheep Association hosted the All-American Junior Sheep Show (AAJS) at the Kansas State Fairgrounds, they will once again converge on Hutchinson in 2019. The board of directors recently voted to return to Hutchinson for the 26th annual show, July 4-7, 2019, with nearly 2,000 head of sheep and 350 junior exhibitors expected to be in attendance. Exhibitors are expected from around 25 states, from Oregon in the west to Pennsylvania and Maryland in the east. Overall, the show will bring 1,500 people to the Hutchinson community for the weekend. In addition to sheep showing, exhibitors will...

Kansas Bowhunters Association to host 44th Annual State Convention in Hutchinson

Wednesday, February 22, 2017

Hutchinson, KS- Join the Kansas Bowhunters Association for their 44th annual State Convention and Banquet in Hutchinson, KS Feb. 24th-26th. If you have a passion for bowhunting, bowfishing, archery, outdoor gear and products, photography, paintings, arts and crafts, custom made knives, bows, antlers, wildlife or taxidermy you won’t want to miss this fun filled action packed weekend. The convention & banquet will take place at the Atrium Hotel & Conference Center, 1400 North Lorraine. Rooms can be reserved at a discounted rate by calling 620-669-9311 by Feb. 17th. Event activities include an informal gathering on Friday evening with Colorado based bowhunter...

Kansas Kiwanis Mid-Winter Conference Coming to Hutchinson

Wednesday, February 22, 2017

HUTCHINSON, KS-- Kiwanis members from across the state of Kansas will converge in Hutchinson, March 3 & 4, for the annual Mid-Winter conference at the Atrium Hotel & Conference Center. Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world, one child and one community at a time. Area Kiwanis members & clubs from Hutchinson and Buhler are the official hosts for the weekend events. In addition to Kiwanis members in attendance, there will be members of the collegiate Kiwanis organization Circle K (CKI) representing various schools from Kansas. For the Kiwanis members in attendance, there will be educational...

Exciting Change to Stage 9’s 2017 Season

Thursday, February 09, 2017

Stage 9: On Broadway! opens March 3rd Hutchinson, Kan. – Stage 9 is pleased to announce an exciting change to our 2017 Season. Our production of Time Stands Still originally scheduled for February 23-26 and March 2-5 has been replaced by our very first musical review, Stage 9: On Broadway! There will be three performances only for this exciting production, Friday–Sunday, March 3-5, 2017. A cast of Hutchinson's finest musical theatre talent celebrates the American musical theatre through an eclectic collection of show-stoppers from the 1940s to present day. Some of the musicals which will be featured include Smokey Joe's Cafe, Rent, You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown, The...

KCAC Moving Volleyball Championships to New Home in Hutchinson

Monday, January 30, 2017

HUTCHINSON, Kan. - The Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC) and the Greater Hutchinson Convention/Visitors Bureau (Hutchinson CVB) are excited to announce two new events coming to the Hutchinson Sports Arena in 2017. The inaugural KCAC mid-season Fall Fling will take place Oct. 13-14, 2017 and the KCAC Volleyball Conference Championship will be held Nov. 9-11, 2017. "The renovations and updates to the Hutchinson Sports Arena were key factors in recruiting these events to Hutchinson. We are excited to welcome the student athletes, coaches, and fans to experience great volleyball in a fantastic venue," said Holly Leiker, National Sports & Destination Sales...

CVB UNVEILS NEW NJCAA VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONSHIP LOGO AND WEBSITE

Sunday, January 22, 2017

Hutchinson, KS- The Greater Hutchinson Convention/Visitors Bureau (CVB)—host of the NJCAA DI Volleyball Championship—today proudly unveiled the event’s official logo as well as announced the launch of the website and social media platforms for the championship, which will take place in Hutchinson, Kansas, November 16-18, 2017. The primary logo was produced in partnership with the NJCAA and designed by Team IP, the official championship merchandise partner of the NJCAA. The championship website was created by PrestoSports, the official website partner of the NJCAA, and can be viewed at www.njcaavb1.com. Social Media accounts (Twitter and Facebook, @NJCAAVB1) will be administered by the CVB...

Stage 9 Announces 2017 Season Schedule

Tuesday, January 10, 2017

Hutchinson, Kan. – After a tumultuous election season and with the hopeful promise of a new year, Stage 9 is proud to announce its exciting 2017 Season. From a Pulitzer Prize winning American classic to a ground-breaking musical, Stage 9’s 2017 Season teems with depth and variety. On January 21 and 22, 2017, Stage 9 peers in on the residents of Grover’s Corners in a special, staged reading production of Pulitzer Prize winning American play, Our Town. This masterpiece is framed around Emily Webb and George Gibbs whose romance blossoms among a town of colorful characters. Stage 9 revisits this classic for...

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