WWII POW Camp Concordia Preservation Society to hold Annual Meeting

Members of the WWII POW Camp Concordia Preservation Society will hold their Annual Meeting on Monday, January 14, 2013 at the Cloud County Museum Annex.  The Annual Meeting consists of a pot luck dinner at 6:00 p.m. followed by the meeting beginning around 7:00 p.m.

Everyone is welcome to attend.  Plates, napkins, utensils and drinks will be provided.  Members are asked to bring one to two dishes to share.  

The Annual meeting will consist of the election of officers for 2013, an update from Susan Sutton on The Way We Worked exhibit, a recap of 2012 accomplishments and a overview of 2013 goals.  

WWII POW Camp Concordia Preservation Society is a group of individuals dedicated to the preservation of the remnants of Camp Concordia and the story of how over 4,000 German POWs were housed at the camp.  While most of the old camp site has been returned back to farm land, remnants including a few of original foundations of buildings, a Main Gate Guard Post, the water tower base, Officer's Club, one of the stone guard towers and building T-9 still stand as a reminder of this important part of our history.   

El Puerto set to reopen Wednesday!

Making sure the new "open" sign is hanging straight.

El Puerto, located in downtown Concordia, is a buzz of activity today as they put the finishing touches on the renovations and get ready to open the doors in the morning.
On Wednesday, January 9, 2013, El Puerto will the start 2013 with a whole new look and at least 50 more seats!  Congratulations El Puerto!  We wish you great success in 2013!

Santa is Coming to Concordia Tonight!

Santa is coming to Concordia Tonight!

Santa will arrive at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, November 23 by horse & buggy and will be available to hear your "wish list" until 7:30 p.m. at his Concordia headquarters located in the Century 21 Conference Room, 201 W. 6th St., Concordia, KS  66901.

Loads of activities downtown including live music at Jitters, bake sale, hot cocoa and cider, popcorn, and horse & buggy rides.  Retail stores will be open late so come get in the Christmas spirit!

Santa's coming for a visit! - Concordia, Kansas

Santa's coming for a visit! 

We'll Give You the Shirt Off Our Back in Concordia!

Jackie Wants Susie's Shirt!

Have you ever heard the adage "He is so giving and helpful he would give you the shirt of his back?" That old saying is true about the Concordia Travel Information Center aka Cloud County Convention & Tourism. 

Cyclist Jackie Grabbert had spent the day cycling from Stockton, Kansas to Concordia, Kansas, stopping to visit sites like the largest ball of twine along the way.  Jackie, is a member of DetermiNation, a program of the American Cancer Society.  As part of the "Pedalling For More Birthdays" team,  Jackie hopes to raise $5,000 for the American Cancer Society by cycling her way from Colorado to Wisconsin to attend her high school reunion.  (which one is a secret!)

After setting up camp at the Concordia Airport Park, Jackie and her sister Jeri, who acts as her support team, stopped by to get a closer look at the Whole Wall Mural.  While chatting with co-director Susie Haver, Jackie noticed her shirt and asked where she could get one.  Susie explained that the Kansas Explorer shirt she was wearing was available only to members of the Kansas Explorers Club.  Not letting that deter her, she decided to just make a grab for it!  After a short scuffle they came to terms and switched shirts.  

If you would like to learn more about the American Cancer Society's DetermiNation program or donate click here.   Learn more and donate

Marla's Joy Teahouse Opens Today!

Have you been craving a 'nice cup o' tea' or a glass of ice cold raspberry tea?  Or maybe you have been dreaming all summer long of a nice cup of  cold strawberry soup.  As of today, your dreams can come true!

Today marks the opening of Marla's Joy Teahouse at 512 State St., Concordia, Kansas.  Many of us remember this address as the former home of the Huckleberry Tea House, but once you walk in the door you'll know you are in a whole new place.   Delicate flowery china and the pastel linen and lace have been replaced with simple elegant linens adorned with bright white modern dishes.

If you choose to sit in the 'patio room' with its 'Tuscany' feel you can watch Chef G prepare your order through an opening into the kitchen. The trickling from the tall fountain at the entrance into the main dining room helps mute kitchen noise and adds that 'alfresco' feel.

Paninis, fruity chicken salad on croissant and BLT salad are very similar to the former Huckleberry fare.  Feeling a bit more daring?  Chef G has a few surprises in store with his "Special Creole Shrimp Hoagie" and sandwiches with his "Special Creole dressing'.  Proprietress Marla has added a few of her own favorites including "Panther Pride Hot Roast Beef Hoagie" and "Bohemian Farm Girl Ham and Swiss Panini"

Open Tuesday thru Saturday - 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Come party at the Brown Grand Tonight!

Four talented local artists are set to entertain locals tonight at a Benefit Concert to help the Brown Grand.  

Angie LeDuc & Left of Center

Area country music sensation, Angie LeDuc and her band, Left of Center, will present a kick off concert for the Brown Grand Theatre’s Fund Raising Drive.  Friday, July 6 at 7:00 p.m., LeDuc and her band will perform IN the Brown Grand Theatre.  (not on stage)   Admission is a donation to the Brown Grand Theatre Restoration-Act II project- the stage reinforcement and rigging replacement.  Doors will open at 6:15 p.m. for general seating.

Although all live performances have been suspended in the theatre since March, LeDuc and her band are going to set up in front of the stage on the steps that lead up to the stage, in the orchestra pit and in the box seats.  

Left of Center Band members include local favorites, Kenny Johnston, Ken Jones and Tim Halfhide. The band recently was selected to perform at the Country Stampede in Manhattan.  Don't miss this rockin' kick-off to the Brown Grand's SOS fundraising!

Look for Angie LeDuc & Left of Center t-shirts and CDs that will be on sale during the show.