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Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:07 CST

Today-Nov. 16

Kansas Food Bank Canstruction Competition & Show

Super-size structures made by architects from donated canned goods, on view 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Sat., and noon-6 p.m. Sun., through Nov. 16, Towne East Square, 7700 E. Kellogg. Free. Donation of non-perishable food items will be accepted.

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:02 CST

HOLIDAY EVENTS

Holiday Tables, exhibit of elaborately decorated tables to the theme "The Art of Entertaining," plus holiday bake sale and boutique, 1-4 p.m. today, Wichita Center for the Arts, 9112 E. Central. Tickets $10. Children 8 and older may attend. Tearoom open 1-4 p.m. ($7.50). Presented by Designing Women to benefit the center. For information and group reservations, call 316-634-2787.

Concerts & Dances

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:07 CST

Today

Dallas Brass, with the Southeast, Coleman and Curtis bands, 7 p.m., Southeast High School auditorium, 903 S. Edgemoor. Tickets $10. Information, 316-973-2803.

Safira's Bellydancers, 10:30 p.m.-midnight, Petra Hookah Bar & Cafe, 535 N. Woodlawn. Free. Information, Safira, 316-821-9042.

coming up

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:07 CST

" Rockin' Around the Christmas Show!", original holiday musical-comedy revue, Cabaret OldTown, 412 1/2 E. Douglas. Runs Nov. 13-Dec. 22. Shows Wednesday-Sunday after Thanksgiving. Tickets $18. Information, 316-265-4400.

"The Tinsel Tale of Tori," premiere of an original holiday melodrama followed by musical-comedy revue, Nov. 13-Dec. 30, Mosley Street Melodrama, 234 N. Mosley in Old Town. Tickets (includes dinner): $26, $22 seniors 60 and over, $20 children under 12; show only: $16. Call 316-263-0222.

Bellamy Brothers, concert, 7 p.m. Nov. 13, Old Mill Theater, 111 Old Mill Lane, Buhler. Doors open at 6. Tickets $50. Information, 620-960-6455.

Make your holiday plans with our guide to festive events

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:09 CST

For many of us, it wouldn’t be the holidays without taking in a production of “The Nutcracker,” or attending a candlelight Christmas concert, or seeing the luminarias at Botanica. This guide to Wichita-area holiday events will help you capture the spirit of the season. The events run the gamut from musical performances to shopping opportunities, from giant light displays to visits from Santa.
Refer to this guide now through December to help plan your holiday outings.
Events

Community Calendar

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 23:02 CST

Tuesday
Honor Flight Program Presentation
Presentation for World War II veterans, 6 p.m., Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 3115, 4801 W. Douglas. Free. Information, 316-943-1948.

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:03 CDT

SUNDAY ARTS CALENDAR
EVENTS
Alternative & Holistic Fair, including crystals, books, cards, energy workers, readers, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. today, Best Western Airport Inn, 6815 W. Kellogg. Admission $3 Fri., $5 Sat.-Sun.

Religion Calendar

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 08:37 CDT

Concerts
Celebration of Freedom Concert, organist David Josefiak and pianist Teresa Kirkendoll, 7 p.m. Thursday, Trinity Episcopal Church, 400 W. Ash, El Dorado. Free.
Ain'a That Good News Concert, presented by the Singing Quakers Alumni Choir, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 7, Eastminster Presbyterian Church, 1958 N. Webb Road. Tickets $12; $10 for students and seniors over 60. Call 316-295-5537.

Art galleries, museums

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 01:08 CDT

Today

Final Friday, gallery crawl, 4-9 p.m. today, at Nanny's Niche , 125 N. Rock Island; 5-7 p.m. at Steckline Art Gallery, DeMattias Fine Arts Center, Newman University ("Get a Handle on It" reception); 5-9 p.m. at Springpark Gallery, Happiness Plaza, 3555 E. Douglas, No. 60 (George Bair and others); 5-9 p.m. at Gallery One- Nine in the Wichita Executive Center, Douglas and Market (artists Sheila Keopke, Megan Hayes, Cat Eastman, Mike Miller, Jamey Reiger, Matt Reiger, Alexandra Unruh); 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Riney Fine Arts Gallery, Riney Arts Center, Friends University (Victor Rose reception); 6-8 p.m. at Reuben Saunders' Artworks, Piccadilly Square, 7724 E. Central, Suite 300 ("Portraits of the Greatest Generation: Time Magazine Covers From 1941-1945"); 6-8 p.m. at Egret Gallery, Exploration Place, 300 N. McLean Blvd. (Rob Compton); 6-9 p.m. at Picture Framing & More, 323 N. Mead (Martin Rodriguez reception/music by Monty Harrison); 6-9 p.m. at Artifacts, 4729 E. Douglas ("Stan Herd: Kansas Scenic Byways"); 6-9 p.m. at United Country Real Estate, Eaton Hotel Plaza, 509 E. Douglas (Lillian Bridges); 6-9 p.m. at Inter-Faith Ministries, 829 N. Market ( Bob Sawyer reception); 6-9 p.m. at Blue Swallowtail Studio, 1712 W. Douglas (make-a-glass pendant night, $10); 6-9 p.m. at Bungalow 26, 611 W. Douglas (Cory O'Brien); 6-9 p.m. at Wichita Fencing Academy, 122 N. St. Francis (T&J Studios); 6-9:30 p.m. at Upfront Gallery, 412 E. Douglas, Suite B (Ed Pointer/Charlotte Janzen/Lorrie Reynolds); 6-9:30 p.m. at Artists at Old Town, 412 E. Douglas, Suite C (various artists); 6-10 p.m. at Gallery XII, 412 E. Douglas (Laura Stangel Schmidt/David Self and students); 6-10 p.m. at Jones Gallery, 414 S. Commerce (Daniel Jensen reception); 6- 10 p.m. at The Yellow Cat, 613-B W. Douglas (Jacki McElroy); 6-10 p.m. at WSU ShiftSpace Gallery, 800 E. Third St. ("Current II"); 6-11 p.m. at Bella Luz, 300 N. Mead (S.T. Harris/Aston Mead); 6 p.m.-midnight at Poetic Justice Cafe, 550 N. Webb Road, Suite C-1 (Shawn McDonald); 6:30-9 p.m. at Monica's Bundt Cake Co., 1328 E. Douglas (Krystal Hague/Bobbie Hague); 6:30-9:30 p.m. at Fire and Ice Gallery, 801 W. Douglas, Suite 200 (River City Art Collective/music by Ryan Windham); 6:30-10 p.m. at Mead Street Gallery, 121 N. Mead, Suite 107 (gallery members' reception); 6:30-10:30 p.m. at Prairie Vistas Photography, 151 N. Rock Island, Suite 1D (John Morrison); 7-10 p.m. at The Fiber Studio, 418 Commerce ("Bob Regier, October Terrain" closing); 7-10 p.m. at Fisch Haus Studios , 524 S. Commerce (Kevin Mullins reception); 7-10 p.m. at Project Gallery, 1712 E. Douglas ("Omnivore's Delight"); 7-10 p.m. at Center Gallery, 111 S. Ellis ("Hot New Pics Show" reception and fellowship awarded); 7-10 p.m. at Commerce Gallery at the Go Away Garage, 508 S. Commerce (Elly Fitzig/David Friday; 7-10 p.m. at Riverside Hair Station, 816 W. 11th St. (Rain N. Noriega/music by Paul Shoemaker); 7-10 p.m. at Lather Salon & Boutique, 5426 E. Central (Nancy Bell Ringe); 7-10 p.m. at Bruce Ward Photos, 239 S. Pattie, Suite 1 ("Bridges of Parke County — That Would Make a Great Painting"/Halloween party); 7 p.m.-midnight at Tangent Lab, 143 N. Rock Island, 3rd Flood (Dustin Parker/Greg Turner and music by Standing in the Colour and Nosmo King). Free admission and trolley rides to each venue.

Saturday

eVENTs

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 01:08 CDT

Today-Sunday

Wheatland Poppin' Johnnies, 9 a.m., Kansas Coliseum, 85th North off I-135. Free. Information, 316-660-1000.

Alternative & Holistic Fair, including crystals, books, cards, energy workers, readers, 3-7 p.m. today, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun., Best Western Airport Inn, 6815 W. Kellogg. Admission $3 Fri., $5 Sat.-Sun.

COMING UP

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 01:09 CDT

" Goldilocks and the Three Bears," Once Upon a Time show for the 2- to 8-year-old audience, 6:15 p.m. Nov. 6, 11:30 a.m. Nov. 7, 10 a.m. and 1:45 p.m. Nov. 12, 10 and 11:30 a.m. Nov. 13, 11:30 a.m. Nov. 14, Wichita Children's Theatre & Dance Center, 201 Lulu. Tickets $5.50 (pizza $1.50). Reservations, 316-262-2282.

Dallas Brass, with the Southeast, Coleman and Curtis bands, 7 p.m. Nov. 6, Southeast High School auditorium, 903 S. Edgemoor. Tickets $10. Information, 316-973-2803.

14th Annual Kidfest, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 7, Century II Expo Hall. Tickets $6, $2 for ages 10 and under ($1 off kids coupons available at Sonic and Capital Federal). Information, 316-771-7345.

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 00:06 CDT

SUNDAY ARTS CALENDAR
EVENTS
Kansas Coliseum Flea Market, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. today, Kansas Coliseum, 85th North off I-135. Admission $1. Information, 316-660-1000.

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 00:09 CDT

Concerts
The Todd Allen Ministries, gospel concert, 7:30 p.m. today, Spring Lake RV Resort, 1308 S. Spring Lake Road, Halstead. Offering. Information, 316-835-3443.
Evening of Praise, 7 p.m. Thursday, Central Christian Church, 2900 N. Rock Road. Featuring the choirs and orchestras of Central Christian Church, Central Community Church, First Nazarene Church and Tabernacle Baptist Church. Free.

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:04 CDT

Recreation
All Star Adventures, 1010 N. Webb Road. Twenty-two attractions including 14 rides. Cost is per activity. Call for hours, 316-682-3700, online at www.allstar-wichita.com.
All-Star Sports West, 8333 W. 21st. Cost is per activity. Call for hours, 316-722-7529.

fall events

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:09 CDT

Corn mazes
Bergmann's Corn Maze, trivia and riddles posted throughout a 16-acre corn maze, free trailer rides, pumpkins, carnival games, prizes, inflatables for adults and children, at 8401 S. Meridian. Open 6-9 p.m. Thu., 6-11 p.m. Fri., 1-11 p.m. Sat., 1-6 p.m. Sun., through Nov. 7. Admission $9, $7 children 5-12, ages 4-under free. Group rates and alternate hours available. Information, 316-522-3475 or 316-524-1790, online at www.bergmannscornmaze.com.
Klausmeyer Dairy Farm, includes pumpkin picking, dairy tours, pig races, playground, hayrack rides, petting zoo, open 10 a.m.-dark Sat. and noon-dark Sun., at 8135 S. 119th West, Clearwater. Open weekdays by appointment. Packages $5 or $7 per person. Information, 316-706-5391 or 316-706-5609, or www.klausmeyerdairyfarms.com.

Regional concerts

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:04 CDT

Wichita

* CENTURY II , 225 W. Douglas. Tickets available at www.wichitatix.com, 316-219-4TIX. Information, 316-264-9121.

Celtic Woman, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 10, Convention Hall. Tickets $25-$60.

COMING UP

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:09 CDT

Community Orchestra Concert, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 30, Sebits Auditorium, Riney Fine Arts Center, Friends University. Tickets $10, $8 for seniors and students. Information, 316-295-5537.

Wichita Fall Home Remodeling Show, featuring log homes, 3-8 p.m. Oct. 30, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 31, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 1, Century II. Admission $5.75, children 12-under free. Information, www.wichitahomeremodelingshow.com or 800-756-4788.

"The Soul of Great Music," Wichita Wind Ensemble with guest conductor Ralph Ford, 8 p.m. Oct. 31, Sebits Auditorium, Riney Fine Arts Center, Friends University. Tickets $12, $10 for seniors and students. Children over 5 allowed. Information, 316-201-1445 or www.wichitawindensembles.org.

Concerts & Dances

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:04 CDT

Today-Saturday
Square Dance Festival, 7:30-10 p.m., Cessna Activity Center, 2744 S. George Washington Blvd. Admission $8 daily to dance; spectators free.
Saturday

Art galleries, museums

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:09 CDT

Today

Closing reception, 5:30-7:30 p.m., for the Friends University Alumni Art Show, Riney Fine Arts Gallery, Riney Arts Center, Friends University. Free. Information, 316-295-5537.

Opening reception for "Hues on First: Colorful Paintings by Elly Fitzig and David Friday," 7-10 p.m., Commerce Gallery at the Go Away Garage, 508 S. Commerce. Free.

Community Calendar

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:05 CDT

Today-Friday

Free Hearing Screenings

Screenings for all ages offered at the Audiology Clinic, Evelyn Hendren Cassat Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic, WSU's Hughes Metropolitan Complex, 5015 E. 29th St. North. Call 316-978-3289 for appointment.

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 00:05 CDT

SUNDAY ARTS CALENDAR

EVENTS

World Wide Paint Horse Congress, 9 a.m. today, Kansas Coliseum, 85th North off I-135. Free. Information, 316-660-1000.

eVENTs

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:05 CDT

Today

Midwest Beerfest Dinners, 7 p.m., with Schlafly Beers at Wichita Marriott, 9100 Corporate Hills, and Tallgrass Brewing Co. at Larkspur, 904 E. Douglas. Reservations, 316-682-5502. Menus online at www.midwestbeerfest.com.

Today-Sunday

Art galleries, museums

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:05 CDT

Today

Closing reception for the Wichita Surrealfilm and Art Exhibit, 7-11 p.m., Commerce Gallery at the Go-Away Garage, 508 S. Commerce. Free.

Today-Saturday

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:05 CDT

Recreation

All Star Adventures, 1010 N. Webb Road. Twenty-two attractions including 14 rides. Cost is per activity. Call for hours, 316-682-3700, online at www.allstar-wichita.com.

Fall events

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:05 CDT

Corn mazes

Bergmann's Corn Maze, trivia and riddles posted throughout a 16-acre corn maze, free trailer rides, pumpkins, carnival games, prizes, inflatables for adults and children, at 8401 S. Meridian. Open 6-9 p.m. Thu., 6-11 p.m. Fri., 1-11 p.m. Sat., 1-6 p.m. Sun., through Nov. 7. Admission $9, $7 children 5-12, ages 4-under free. Group rates and alternate hours available. Information, 316-522-3475 or 316-524-1790, online at www.bergmannscornmaze.com.

Cox Farm Corn Maze, open through Halloween at Cox Farm, 6059 S. Seneca. Hours 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Thu.; 5 p.m.-midnight Fri.; 9:30 a.m.-midnight Sat.; 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Sun. Admission $5 Mon.-Thu.; $9 Fri.-Sun., children 7-under $7, children under 4 free. Information, 316-524-8062.

COMING UP

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:05 CDT

Seventh Annual Tallgrass Film Festival, Oct. 23-25, downtown Wichita. Tickets to individual screenings, $9; VIP all-access pass, $150 (includes all screenings, galas and VIP events). Other ticket packages available. Information, 316-807-1284, online at www.tallgrassfilmfest.com.

Night of the Living Zoo, not-too-scary Halloween event with treat stations and games, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Oct. 23-25, Sedgwick County Zoo, 5555 Zoo Blvd. Advance tickets $5 at area QuikTrips; $7 day of event or $5 for members. Information, 316-660-9453.

"The Nicest Kids in Town," musical, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23-24, Sebits Auditorium, Riney Fine Arts Center, Riney Fine Arts Center, Friends University. Tickets $8, $5 for seniors and students. Information, 316-295-5537.

Regional concerts

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:05 CDT

Wichita

* CENTURY II , 225 W. Douglas. Tickets available at www.wichitatix.com, 316-219-4TIX. Information, 316-264-9121.

Celtic Woman, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 10, Convention Hall. Tickets $25-$60.

Community Calendar

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:07 CDT

Today

Youthville Fundraiser

Chili's Bar & Grill in Wichita will donate 10 percent of sales to Youthville from 4 to 10 p.m., at both locations, 7887 E. Central and 10520 W. Central. Customers must present an event flier, available at www.youthville.org. Information, 316-529-9100.

Sun, 11 Oct 2009 00:07 CDT

SUNDAY ARTS CALENDAR

EVENTS

Chisholm Trail Gun Show, 9-4 p.m. today, Kansas Coliseum, 85th North off I-135. Admission $8, $2 for youth 6-12 (Sat. ticket good both days). Information, 316-660-1000.

Fall events

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:08 CDT

Corn mazes