September Sundays

The William Allen White Community Partnership invites you to

Sundays on the Porch

An autumn series featuring these Sunday afternoon programs on the Porch of the

William Allen White House State Historic Site

~ 927 Exchange Street, Emporia, Kansas ~

Sunday, September 13, 2009 – 2:00 p.m.

Grassroots Boosterism II: Discussion on the Porch

Featuring ESU students and friends of the Program to Improve Emporia (P.I.E.)

The discussion is coordinated and to be moderated by Harrison George

in the spirit of Mr. White, the town booster.

Sunday, September 20, 2009 – 2:00 p.m.*

Good Food & Hospitality Stories on the Porch

Featuring Regina Murphy, food editor of THE EMPORIA GAZETTE

in the spirit of the White family as gracious hosts.

*Immediately following the presentation join the public for a free Ice Cream Social

hosted by the White Community Partnership.

Sunday, September 27, 2009 – 2:00 p.m.

Acoustic Music on the Porch

Featuring the acoustic music of Casey Cagle in a nod to

W. A. White, a self-taught musician and house dance band member.

Sunday, October 4, 2009 – 2:00 p.m.

Poetry on the Porch III

Featuring Dr. Kevin Rabas, co-director of the Creative Writing Program at ESU,

and local poets reading their recent works in a nod to W. A. White, poet.

The “On the Porch” series of programs are free of charge.

Donations in support of the site are appreciated and participants are invited to tour

the William Allen White House State Historic Site Sunday afternoon, 1 PM to 4:30 PM

~ $3 for adults, $1 for students, children 5 years and younger admitted free.