Archive: Wes Hird

The 1733 Ballroom and Other Amusements

In Larry Hardesty’s monumental set of notes on the history of the 1733 Ballroom, he…

People: Larry Hardesty, Wes Hird Categories: History, Music, Stories Tags: Big Band Era, Midway Amusement Park, UNK Kearney
Thalken-Tesdall-Thalken, early photo of the trio
Thalken Tribute

When the news broke in Kearney that the Thalkens were retiring and Kearney Floral would…

People: Chuck Peek, Lois Thalken, Todd Thalken, Wes Hird Categories: Art, History, Music Tags: Kearney Floral, Star Family, locally grown
Thalken Family Photo
Thalken Family

It’s a humbling thing to be asked to contribute our small story to Kearney Creates,…

People: Craig Link, Greg Tesdall, Isabel Thalken, Todd Thalken, Wes Hird Categories: Education, History, Music, Theater Tags: Kearney Community Theatre, Star Family, locally grown
Wes Hird

“Wes still commands the best of what music is being in the moment and providing…

People: Wes Hird Categories: Music