Scenic prairies, bucolic farms and the architecture of Kansas’ agricultural industry, exhibition features more than 100 years of works by Kansas artists reflecting sense of place. Cornerstone for museum’s popular “Picturing Kansas” school tour program which integrates art, history, environmental and agricultural science, and language arts.

Five rural and five urban artists exhibit their work. Feb. 3 closing reception, with 2 p.m. artist conversation.

One section of the Seaton Gallery will highlight the back-and-forth exchange of aesthetics and ideas between East and West through objects in the museum’s permanent collection, made by artists who traveled between the two regions. This project collaboration between curator Aileen June Wang and University of Kansas art history professors Sherry Fowler and Maki Kaneko.

Featuring works by Jean Cook, Elaine Lierly Jones, Marie Mason, Nora Othic, Bobbie Rieger and David Rintoul.

Walk from K-State Student Union to bust of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in front of Ahearn Field House on 17th Street. Wreaths laid in his honor and short program.

Journalist Eddie Brock is trying to take down Carlton Drake, the notorious and brilliant founder of the Life Foundation. While investigating one of Drake's experiments, Eddie's body merges with the alien Venom -- leaving him with superhuman strength and power. Twisted, dark and fueled by rage, Venom tries to control the new and dangerous abilities that Eddie finds so intoxicating.

Emphasis toward need for protection and improvement of state's natural resources, connections with groups, agencies and people working for healthy Kansas ecosystems. This year’s discussion, “Celebrating Conservation Past & Present,” features Dr. Mamie Parker, former assistant director for U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Lance Irving (Sand County Foundation) and Howard Vincent (Pheasants Forever/Quail Forever).

Pre-conference workshop speakers from Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies and Kansas Forest Service provide overview of key concepts to engage landowners in natural resources outreach programs.

Wayne Goins assembles talented group of musicians for evening of jazz. Featured: Kelley Gant, vocals; Wayne Goins, guitar; Charles Williams, piano; Steve Rigazzi, bass. Platinum sponsors: Leo & Joy Schell.

Four-week special event program emphasizes jump techniques, leg strength and body flexibility for cheer. Program instructed by Matt Barley, NYSCA certified instructor with five years all-star cheer experience.

Life inside a painting may sound like a Twilight Zone episode remake. Until now. Center guests immersed into different paintings to grow appreciation for artistic creations. Exhibit "prompts" spark thoughtful conversations and connections. Plus, experience favorite children’s books come to life at the second-floor children's exhibition area! Life-sized scenes from popular children’s novels allow visitors to feel part of the story.