By JAMES BELL
Hays Post
Former Hays resident Max Haverfield will return to the area this week to present "Max Haverfield and Friends: A Christmas Show."
The ensemble of 10 performers will begin the area shows in Hays at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the First Presbyterian Church, 2900 Hall, and will continue throughout the area stopping in Colby, Scott City and Oakley during the week.
"It's what I have been calling a modern take on 'The Andy Williams' Show,' " Haverfield said. "It's a fun, lighter program than I've done in the past."
The show will incorporate some well-known Christmas classics.
"We definitely hit the big ones, but have taken a lighter touch this year," Haverfield said.
This will be the fourth time Haverfield has toured the area, previously completing a patriotic show and other Christmas programs.
While he resides in Kansas City, he has a residence in Winona. He incorporates performers from both areas into the show.
"That seems to work out pretty well," Haverfield said.
As a Fort Hays State University graduate, he said he tours in the area because of his time here and credits FHSU with a great music program.
"We've done a few show in Kansas City, but the greatest support we get is still in western Kansas," Haverfield said.
For tickets or more information about the show, visit maxhaverfield.com or visit the facebook page maxhaverfieldbaritone.