<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Great Plains Emerging Arts Project Inc.]]></title><description><![CDATA[5th Annual Great Plains Art, Food & Maker Fest. Lawrence, KS. Sep. 26th, 2026 Sesquicentennial Point overlooking Clinton Lake & Wakarusa River Valley.]]></description><link>https://www.greatplainsfest.org/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 14:43:56 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.greatplainsfest.org/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Sesquicentennial Point and the Case for a Civic Amphitheater in Lawrence, KS. 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lawrence is a city of the arts, but we still lack one essential civic space: a true public outdoor performance venue. Sesquicentennial Point is the perfect place for a community band shell and civic amphitheater—not a corporate venue, but a public stage for concerts, symphonies, film nights, festivals, and community celebrations that strengthen both our local economy and our shared identity.]]></description><link>https://www.greatplainsfest.org/post/sesquicentennial-point-and-the-case-for-a-civic-amphitheater-in-lawrence-ks-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a03cb3098fecf073814b687</guid><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 01:00:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/23f1b3_a04890efadc546df88b5d884436004e5~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_593,h_494,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tom Pfeiler</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Park, A Stage, A Vision — And Why We Can’t Wait.]]></title><description><![CDATA[om Pfeiler, festival producer, content creator, and filmmaker, leads the Great Plains Art, Food &#38; Makers Festival and is working to build momentum toward a community amphitheater at Sesquicentennial Point Park—creating a place where music, art, and community can come together in a truly unique setting.]]></description><link>https://www.greatplainsfest.org/post/a-park-a-stage-a-vision-and-why-we-can-t-wait</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6898c4ba1b5d45172bbc215b</guid><pubDate>Sun, 10 Aug 2025 16:38:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/23f1b3_f10fe12da45240b2a42f30c408b10670~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tom Pfeiler</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Quick History of the Great Plains Art &#38; Music Festival ]]></title><description><![CDATA[When I first came to Lawrence, KS. in 1993 I was surprised that there wasn't a small amphitheater in a quaint park somewhere.  I figured...]]></description><link>https://www.greatplainsfest.org/post/the-quick-history-of-the-great-plains-art-and-music-festival</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6323cfff2fc71ea5b1ea8c4d</guid><pubDate>Sat, 17 Sep 2022 22:42:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/23f1b3_27b6b6c7340e4107bee67f245f644915~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tom Pfeiler</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside the Fest: All You Need to Know About the 2024 Great Plains Art &#38; Music Festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[Join us for the Great Plains Art and Music Festival on Sept 28, 2024! Enjoy art, food, music, and fun for all ages at Sesquicentennial Point]]></description><link>https://www.greatplainsfest.org/post/blogseptember2024</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66dba0b6c8b696602381ca91</guid><pubDate>Sat, 07 Sep 2024 18:53:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/23f1b3_b738b2fa4bec48589b0b6b2cdddd6ee4~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_630,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tom Pfeiler</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Get Inspired: The Third Annual Great Plains Art &#38; Music Festival Beckons!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Greetings art and music enthusiasts! As the producers of the third annual Great Plains Art and Music Festival, we are thrilled to invite...]]></description><link>https://www.greatplainsfest.org/post/get-inspired-the-third-annual-great-plains-art-music-festival-beckons</link><guid isPermaLink="false">660866ec6bea044b0ae14bed</guid><pubDate>Sat, 30 Mar 2024 19:27:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/23f1b3_39881581b18d436284ee5dd702c17dc2~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tom Pfeiler</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Great Plains Art &#38; Music Festival Gears Up for Second Annual Spectacle]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Great Plains Art &#38; Music Festival is back for its highly anticipated second edition, and this year promises even more excitement,...]]></description><link>https://www.greatplainsfest.org/post/great-plains-art-music-festival-gears-up-for-second-annual-spectacle</link><guid isPermaLink="false">64b9c647e0d1022d9343dac6</guid><pubDate>Thu, 20 Jul 2023 23:59:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/23f1b3_99a28e56590740c9b36ba2b4d21f551d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_808,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Tom Pfeiler</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Update on the 2023 Festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welcome to the Great Plains Art and Music Festival, Lawrence Kansas’ best new event! 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