Hays Arts Council

The Hays Arts Council is gearing up for another great year of projects and programs for the students it serves in Hays, Victoria, Ellis, Plainville and Russell elementary schools.

The first project is ready to go. The Hays Arts Council will again present Jay & Leslie Cady (Laughing Matters) in 11 performances for elementary students in those communities. Full-time professional entertainers since 1980, they have performed over 5,000 times in 35 states and seven foreign counties. These Kansas City artists are highly acclaimed, bringing a special brand of entertainment and education to their programs.

Their residency is next week—Sept. 25 through 29.

They have been here many times before, but the HAC always makes sure it rotates the shows it has them present, so it is always “new” for the students.

This year’s show is “Juggling the Earth’s Resources” with earth science and environment curriculum objectives of atoms, molecules, the water cycle, greenhouse gasses and recycling. It will be done with their very own brand of outstanding entertainment, engagement and education.

The group will be in Ellis on Monday, Victoria and Russell on Tuesday, Hays on Wednesday and Thursday and Plainville and Hays on Friday.

The HAC is presenting a public performance for young people and their families at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 28 at the Hays Public Library.

Their public performance will be different from the school performances.