Mark your calendars for the first ever authorized public U.S. showing of “A QUIET AMERICA” – Saturday, October 14 in the Beach/Schmidt Performing Arts Center.

In honor of the 150th Anniversary of Hays & Ellis County, the Hays Arts Council has paid licensing fees & is proudly presenting this film for OUR 50th Anniversary. . . without French voice-over and free & open to everyone! (This is an authorized presentation of the film that was circulating on Facebook for a short time early this year)

This 1976 documentary was produced by Swiss Television (and a French production team) to highlight small-town America during our country’s bi-centennial year. Hays, Kansas was the community they chose and the film (1 hr, 22 min) is truly a time-capsule treasure of our community, its history, & citizens nearly a half-century ago.

The film presentation will begin at 7:00 p.m.