HPAC readies for another fun-filled season

A partnership of arts and education benefits Sidney children and adults thanks to the High Plains Arts Council.

HPAC is a group of local volunteers who select professional entertainment and educational groups to come into Sidney. This year’s season, which begins Aug. 23 with Mike Adams Pilgrim Country Classics features seven shows including Dallas Brass on Sept. 15.

“When Dallas Brass comes in they do three educational workshops with the high school band and middle school band,” said Carrie Pilger, president and executive director of HPAC.

The band students who participate in the wo...