Every Friday evening, May through September, musicians entertain guests and locals at Crawford State Park north of Girard, Kansas.
Shows
Pitt State Theatre presents Peter Shaffer’s chaotic farce Black Comedy
Before the theatrical smash hits of “The Play That Goes Wrong” and “Noises Off,” there was Peter Shaffer’s “Black Comedy.”
Pitt State presents full month of performing and fine arts experiences
A variety of performing and fine arts experiences and an author talk are planned for April at Pittsburg State University. Many are free and all are open to the community.
Bill Nye and Daymond James to speak at Pittsburg State
Pittsburg State University is bringing two nationally recognized personalities to campus for its ongoing H. Lee Scott Speaker Series: Renowned scientist, inventor, and TV personality Bill Nye speaks April 9; and, entrepreneur Daymond John of “Shark Tank” speaks May 8. Tickets are on sale now.
National tour of hit Broadway musical Chicago coming to Bicknell Center
A night of razzle dazzle is headed to the Bicknell Family Center for the Arts on April 29, 2026, as Pittsburg prepares to host another national tour of a Broadway musical. Ticket sales have begun.
This Charming, Overlooked Kansas Community Is An Affordable Gem With A Vibrant Ethnic Heritage And Culture
As a state with many small towns rich in culture, there are still few places that have the vibrant ethnic heritage that can be found in Pittsburg.
Uptown returns to Bicknell Family Center for the Arts
They were a hit when they came to the Bicknell Family Center for the Arts in 2021, and they are returning on February 13, 2026!
SEK Symphony announces 2025-26 season
The Southeast Kansas Symphony at Pittsburg State University has announced its 2025-26 season, “A Season to Dance” – “Danzas Latinas” (Oct. 19), “Nutcracker and more” (Dec. 4), “Rising Stars” (Feb. 21), “Tribute to Dance” (March 29), Choral and Orchestral Collaboration (May 3)…
Nationally touring shows coming to Bicknell Center
Ticket sales begin August 25 for three not-to-be missed nationally touring shows coming to the Bicknell Family Center for the Arts at Pittsburg State University: Artrageous (Sept. 21), Uptown (Feb. 13), and the Broadway musical Chicago (April 29).
Pitt State Theatre announces 2025-26 season
Tickets are now on sale for The Little Prince (Oct. 23-26), Theatre Unplugged: Student Directed One-Acts (Dec. 5-6), Endgame (Feb. 26-March 1), and Black Comedy (April 23-26).

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