Residents  and passport members of Meadowlark Hills were welcomed by mostly-sunny skies and a refreshing southern breeze while attending the Tenth Anniversary of Symphony in the Flint Hills Saturday, June 13, at the Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve in Chase County. The Sounds of the Kansas City Symphony, performed in honor of the milestone year, was a perfect combination with the scenery of the Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve along with the prairie art showcased.

Several tents were stretched along the event site, where residents had the opportunity to hear people talk about the history of the grasslands. There were also numerous art displays, with many beautiful pieces being purchased.

The Kansas City Symphony is known for performing live music with a passion for excellence and is the major force in the cultural life of the region. The program featured Aram Demirjian as the conductor and Damon Gupton as the narrator.

In addition to the symphony, attendees were treated to Grammy Award-winning artist Lyle Lovett, who took the stage after intermission. Lovett, accompanied by his acoustic group, performed several of his original works with the Kansas City Symphony. A highlight of the event was when the crowd stood and joined Lovett for the traditional last song, “Home on the Range.”