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Jam planned for Dodge this weekend

Posted Nov 06, 2008 @ 04:21 PM
DODGE CITY —

The versatile group The Billy Byrd Show is coming to Dodge City on Friday to play at Central Station and jam out with local musicians Saturday at Donny G's.
    Charlie Provenza, Billy Byrd and a national champion fiddler are traveling from Denver to share their unique musical style with people in southwest Kansas.


Butler National chosen for Ford County casino (Updated)

Posted Sep 26, 2008 @ 02:38 PM
Last update Sep 26, 2008 @ 04:10 PM
TOPEKA —

The state has tapped Butler National Service Corp. to develop and manage Ford County's casino.

    The Kansas Lottery Gaming Facility Review Board voted 5-2 Friday to choose the Olathe-based company, which plans to build an $87.5 million casino-and-hotel complex on the western outskirts of Dodge City near U.S. Highway 50, The company was originally going to start with a temporary casino in the same location, but it has since backed away from that plan and will divide its permanent facility into two phases instead.

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Dodge City Roundup Rodeo honored by Time magazine

Posted Sep 24, 2008 @ 09:35 AM
DODGE CITY —

Time magazine selected the "Greatest Show on Dirt," as the most authentic American experience in the whole state of Kansas.
    As part of the 50 most authentic experiences in the country, the Dodge City Roundup Rodeo was chosen to represent the state, joining attractions such as the Aurora Ice Museum in Alaska, Yellowstone in Montana and the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah.

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New exhibit at Carnegie to show off home treasures

Posted Sep 22, 2008 @ 10:48 AM
DODGE CITY —

A new exhibit, “Home Town Collections,” is opening at the Carnegie Center for the Arts in Dodge City, including glassware, old menus, vintage silhouettes, musical instruments, family photos and Native American sculpture and jewelry.


Rockin’ Dodge City

Posted Jul 26, 2008 @ 10:23 AM
Dodge City —

Jo Dee Messina performs during the Dodge City Days Kick-Off concert Friday night at the Roundup Rodeo Arena.

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Ask Vinnie to perform at Dodge City Days street dance

Posted Jul 26, 2008 @ 10:14 AM
Dodge City —

    Once again, Central Station Club and Grill will offer its patrons a mix of live music and fun during the restaurant's first street dance of Dodge City Days 2008.
    The dance will run from 9 p.m. today until 1:30 a.m. Sunday under the tent in the restaurant's parking lot, 207 E. Wyatt Earp Blvd. People may park on either the east or west sides of the building.

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Have a ball at Boot Hill

Posted Jul 26, 2008 @ 10:12 AM
Dodge City —

    If you're in the mood for some deep-fried goodness, head on over to the seventh annual Boot Hill Bull Fry & Bash at Boot Hill Museum.
    From 6:30 to 9 p.m. today, beef brisket, coleslaw, Sally's potatoes 'n' onions, baked beans, Pepsi and iced tea will be served in the museum complex. Calf fries will also be a main menu item for people with an adventurous appetite.

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‘Y'all are going to hell for laughing at that’

Posted Jul 23, 2008 @ 11:56 AM
DODGE CITY —

Friday night's comedy night at Central Station proved that Dodge is not without a segment of the population whose minds dwell in the gutter. I've got to say, I'm relieved.
    Folks who appreciate that sort of lowbrow comedy make me feel a little closer to home. But as I was there, snickering and imbibing, I wasn't sure if anything that came from the stage would be eligible for print in this reputable family news publication.

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Country music legend to perform in Dodge

Posted Jun 11, 2008 @ 09:47 AM
DODGE CITY —

    Without the influence of Ray Price, today's country music might sound a lot different.
    Price is credited with developing a shuffle rhythm which was later adopted by many artists, according to the Country Music Hall of Fame's Web site. The 4/4 shuffle was so closely identified with Price that it became known among country musicians as the "Ray Price Beat."

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Christian comedian to perform Friday, May 23 at 7 p.m.

Posted May 19, 2008 @ 09:33 AM
Last update May 22, 2008 @ 12:31 PM
Dodge City —

    Christian comedian Mark Lowry has made a career of using his hyperactivity and attention deficit disorder as his material. Now time may have finally caught up to Lowry, who turns 50 this summer.

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