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  • Promotional poster for the 22nd Annual Gordon Parks Celebration, October 2–4, 2025. Features a black-and-white portrait of Gordon Parks taken by Toni Parks, with the text ‘Honoring’ above three honoree photos: Michael Cheers, Carol Friedman, and Jason Miccolo Johnson. Additional text notes celebration of the 25th anniversary of the film Half Past Autumn and the 75th anniversary of Gordon’s 1950 Fort Scott Revisited assignment for LIFE magazine. Background is deep blue with clouds.

    22nd Annual Gordon Parks Celebration

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    Ellis Fine Arts Center 2108 South Horton Street, Fort Scott, KS, United States

    Join us for the 22nd Annual Gordon Parks Celebration!October 2–4, 2025, we’ll honor Michael Cheers, Carol Friedman, and Jason Miccolo Johnson while celebrating the 25th anniversary of the film Half Past Autumn and the 75th anniversary of Gordon’s 1950 Fort Scott Revisited assignment for LIFE magazine. Don’t miss this special weekend of events, tributes, and... Read more »

  • Flyer for “Celebrating the Life of Martin Luther King, Jr.” presented by Gordon Parks Museum and 51±ŹÁÏ at the Ellis Fine Arts Center, 2108 S. Horton St., Fort Scott, Kansas. The top half shows the event title in large black text on a light blue background with a faint vertical monument graphic and a small black‑and‑white photo of Dr. King speaking to a large crowd, next to the quote “The time is always right to do what is right.” The middle section lists Thursday, January 15th – Celebrating Martin Luther King’s Birthday: a 12–1 p.m. Lunch & Learn Tribute Reading Event of “Letter from the Birmingham Jail,” presented by 51±ŹÁÏ and Pittsburg State University students, with free tomato soup, dessert, drinks, birthday cake, and an optional bring‑your‑own lunch, plus a free photo promotion with “I Stand For” signs by the Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes. The lower section lists Monday, January 19th – Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Celebration Event: a 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Food Drive “Day of Service” collecting canned and non‑perishable food for the Beacon in Fort Scott, 10:30–11:30 a.m. showing of the PBS home video documentary “In Remembrance of Martin” in the Ellis Fine Arts Center auditorium (free), and a 12–1 p.m. Lunch & Learn “The Dockum Drugstore Sit‑In” presented by Dr. Prisca Barnes, including free gumbo soup lunch, drinks, dessert, optional bring‑your‑own lunch, and a free “I Stand For” photo promotion by the Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes. The bottom of the flyer notes funding provided by Humanities Kansas and Great Western Dining Service, Inc., and states “For more information, please call (620) 223‑2700 ext. 5850.

    Happy Birthday Dr. King Celebration Tribute Reading Lunch and Learn

    Ellis Fine Arts Center 2108 South Horton Street, Fort Scott, KS, United States

    12 p.m. - 1 p.m. - (Lunch & Learn) - Tribute Reading Event: - A Tribute Reading of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “Letter from the Birmingham Jail” Presented by 51±ŹÁÏ & Pittsburg State University Students. ‱ Tomato soup, dessert, drinks and birthday cake will be available for free. (Attendees may also... Read more »

  • No Classes – MLK Jr. Day

    51±ŹÁÏ will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. While campus offices will not be open, we encourage students, faculty, staff, and community members to participate in the MLK Jr. Day events taking place at the Ellis Fine Arts Center, hosted by the Gordon Parks Museum. For a full schedule... Read more »

  • Flyer for “Celebrating the Life of Martin Luther King, Jr.” presented by Gordon Parks Museum and 51±ŹÁÏ at the Ellis Fine Arts Center, 2108 S. Horton St., Fort Scott, Kansas. The top half shows the event title in large black text on a light blue background with a faint vertical monument graphic and a small black‑and‑white photo of Dr. King speaking to a large crowd, next to the quote “The time is always right to do what is right.” The middle section lists Thursday, January 15th – Celebrating Martin Luther King’s Birthday: a 12–1 p.m. Lunch & Learn Tribute Reading Event of “Letter from the Birmingham Jail,” presented by 51±ŹÁÏ and Pittsburg State University students, with free tomato soup, dessert, drinks, birthday cake, and an optional bring‑your‑own lunch, plus a free photo promotion with “I Stand For” signs by the Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes. The lower section lists Monday, January 19th – Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Celebration Event: a 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Food Drive “Day of Service” collecting canned and non‑perishable food for the Beacon in Fort Scott, 10:30–11:30 a.m. showing of the PBS home video documentary “In Remembrance of Martin” in the Ellis Fine Arts Center auditorium (free), and a 12–1 p.m. Lunch & Learn “The Dockum Drugstore Sit‑In” presented by Dr. Prisca Barnes, including free gumbo soup lunch, drinks, dessert, optional bring‑your‑own lunch, and a free “I Stand For” photo promotion by the Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes. The bottom of the flyer notes funding provided by Humanities Kansas and Great Western Dining Service, Inc., and states “For more information, please call (620) 223‑2700 ext. 5850.

    MLK Celebration Food Drive “Day of Service”

    Ellis Fine Arts Center 2108 South Horton Street, Fort Scott, KS, United States

    9 a.m. - 2 p.m. - (Food Drive) “Day of Service” Join us as we will collect canned and non-perishable food items to donate to the Beacon in Fort Scott, KS. Anyone in the community is invited to drop off canned and non-perishable food.

  • Flyer for “Celebrating the Life of Martin Luther King, Jr.” presented by Gordon Parks Museum and 51±ŹÁÏ at the Ellis Fine Arts Center, 2108 S. Horton St., Fort Scott, Kansas. The top half shows the event title in large black text on a light blue background with a faint vertical monument graphic and a small black‑and‑white photo of Dr. King speaking to a large crowd, next to the quote “The time is always right to do what is right.” The middle section lists Thursday, January 15th – Celebrating Martin Luther King’s Birthday: a 12–1 p.m. Lunch & Learn Tribute Reading Event of “Letter from the Birmingham Jail,” presented by 51±ŹÁÏ and Pittsburg State University students, with free tomato soup, dessert, drinks, birthday cake, and an optional bring‑your‑own lunch, plus a free photo promotion with “I Stand For” signs by the Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes. The lower section lists Monday, January 19th – Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Celebration Event: a 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Food Drive “Day of Service” collecting canned and non‑perishable food for the Beacon in Fort Scott, 10:30–11:30 a.m. showing of the PBS home video documentary “In Remembrance of Martin” in the Ellis Fine Arts Center auditorium (free), and a 12–1 p.m. Lunch & Learn “The Dockum Drugstore Sit‑In” presented by Dr. Prisca Barnes, including free gumbo soup lunch, drinks, dessert, optional bring‑your‑own lunch, and a free “I Stand For” photo promotion by the Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes. The bottom of the flyer notes funding provided by Humanities Kansas and Great Western Dining Service, Inc., and states “For more information, please call (620) 223‑2700 ext. 5850.

    MLK Celebration Lunch & Learn- “The Dockum Drugstore Sit-In“

    Ellis Fine Arts Center 2108 South Horton Street, Fort Scott, KS, United States

    12 p.m. - 1 p.m. - (Lunch & Learn) - “The Dockum Drugstore Sit-In“ Presented by Dr. Prisca Barnes is the founder of Storytime Village, Inc., a nonprofit organization in Wichita that promotes reading among low-income children and families. Seeking racial equity and an end to segregation, Wichita’s Black students organized and staged a sit-in... Read more »

  • Digital flyer for The Gordon Parks Museum event titled ‘Buffalo Soldier History Presentation: “Slave to Soldier”.’ The top line reads ‘The Gordon Parks Museum Presents:’ followed by the event title in large dark text on a tan parchment-style background. Below the title are five photos of reenactors dressed in 9th and 10th Horse Cavalry Buffalo Soldier uniforms in blue jackets, light trousers, hats, and red bandanas, some standing with American flags and one seated, with faces obscured. The Buffalo Soldier regimental crest appears in small logos near the top corners of the photo strip. Under the photos, text announces the event date and time: Wednesday, February 11, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m., at the Danny and Willa Ellis Family Fine Arts Center, noting that it is free to attend. Bold text labels it as a ‘Lunch & Learn Event’ and instructs attendees to bring their lunch; drinks and dessert will be provided. Additional paragraphs explain that the Alexander/Madison Chapter – Greater Kansas City/Leavenworth Area 9th & 10th (Horse) Cavalry Association will appear in full authentic Buffalo Soldier uniforms to present on the legacy and history of Buffalo Soldiers from 1866 to 1944, with original artifacts on display. The footer gives contact information for more details and lists the museum phone number and website, gordonparkscenter.org.

    Buffalo Soldier History Presentation “Slave to Soldier” Lunch and Learn Event

    Ellis Fine Arts Center 2108 South Horton Street, Fort Scott, KS, United States

    Please join us on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, as The Alexander/Madison Chapter – Greater Kansas City/Leavenworth Area 9th & 10th (Horse) Cavalry Association will be in full authentic Buffalo Soldier uniforms. The troopers will provide a moving presentation on the great legacy and rich background of the historic Buffalo Soldiers from the years 1866 to... Read more »

  • Poster for the “Red Carpet Film Premiere: Fort Scott Stories,” featuring a collage of black-and-white documentary images, a red carpet staircase, and event details for April 25, 2026, at the Ellis Fine Arts Building in Fort Scott, Kansas. The poster notes general admission is free, with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. and the show starting at 7 p.m.

    Red Carpet Film Premiere of Fort Scott Stories Documentary

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    Ellis Fine Arts Center 2108 South Horton Street, Fort Scott, KS, United States

    About the event DOORS OPEN AT 6:30PM    SHOWTIME AT 7:00PM GENERAL ADMISSION FREE CASH BAR AVAILABLE   The Gordon Parks Museum, in partnership with photojournalist and documentary filmmaker D. Michael Cheers, recipient of the 2025 Choice of Weapons Award, proudly presents Fort Scott Stories — a feature documentary inspired by Gordon Parks.   This documentary... Read more »

  • Patriotic 51±ŹÁÏ graphic announcing all campuses will be closed June 29 through July 3. The graphic features red, white, and blue colors, fireworks, American flag elements, and large “250 Years of Liberty” text celebrating America’s 250 years of freedom and Independence Day.

    Campus Closed – 4th of July Week

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    All 51±ŹÁÏ campuses will be closed June 29 through July 3. While this closure is not solely for Independence Day, we look forward to ending the week by celebrating our nation’s Independence Day and commemorating 250 years of American freedom, liberty, and opportunity. In the spirit of learning and reflection, we invite you to explore... Read more »

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