COUNCIL GROVE — They came from far and wide, not only to attend the Symphony in the Flint Hills but celebrate its return after two years of cancellations. And the Kansas City Symphony did not disappoint.
Noting the cancellation two years ago due to weather and last year because of COVID-19, Kansas Governor Laura Kelly said the return of Symphony in the Flint Hills was a sign of resilience for the area and the state.
Among those attending was Rachel Parsons of Kansas City. She tells KVOE News she’s wanted to go for several years, and she was impressed with the show’s atmosphere. She was also glad the event was held so people could gather again.
Volunteer Elizabeth Pishny spoke with KVOE about how the Flint Hills concert is a great opportunity for all people to appreciate the beauty of their surroundings and for conservation efforts to be given more awareness.
The concert was back in the Council Grove area in part because of the natural connection to the Santa Fe Trail’s 200th anniversary. And concertgoers got a taste of life in the past with wagon rides and the traditional cattle drive as part of the event.
The concert is over, but the juried Prairie Art Exhibit and Online Auction is available at the Symphony in the Flint Hills Gallery in Cottonwood Falls from 10 am to 3 pm through Tuesday.
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KVOE News reporter Jack Barger contributed to this report.
