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Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:08 CST

Arts and crafts

Miniature Christmas Tree Exhibit, handcrafted by Sylvia Jackson, on display through Jan. 9, Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum, 204 S. Main. Hours 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tue.-Fri., 1-5 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Admission $4, $2 children 6-12. Information, 316-265-9314.

Events

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:03 CST

SUNDAY ARTS CALENDAR

EVENTS

U.S. Weapons Gun Show, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. today, Kansas Coliseum, 85th North (Exit 17) off I-135. Admission $8, $2 ages 6-12. Saturday ticket good for two days. Information, 316-660-1000.

Art galleries, museums

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:03 CST

Today

Opening reception for the Kansas Watercolor Society National Exhibition, 5-7 p.m., Wichita Center for the Arts, 9112 E. Central. On exhibit 1-5 p.m. Tue.-Sun., through Jan. 3. Free. Information, 316-634- 2787.

Public reception for "A Few Small Steps," conceptual and interactive works by Hack Art Lab, 5-7 p.m., Steckline Art Gallery, DeMattias Fine Arts Center, Newman University. On exhibit 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon.-Fri., or by appointment, through Dec. 18. . Free. Information, 316-942-4291, ext. 2199.

HOLIDAY EVENTS

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:21 CST

Events

Gingerbread Village, 2-8 p.m. today, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat., 12:30-5 p.m. Sun., Parish Hall, Church of the Magdalen, 12626 E. 21st St. Advance tickets $5 at Assistance League Thrift Shop, Cambridge Market Shops, Watermark Books, First Place and Capital Federal branches; $7 at the door, children 2-under free. A benefit for Assistance League of Wichita. Information, 316-687-5633.

Horse-drawn Carriage Rides, 6-10 p.m. each Fri.-Sat. through Dec. 19, Bradley Fair, 21st at Rock Road. Free. Information, 316-630-9990.

COMING UP

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:03 CST

25th Annual Christmas Crafts Expo, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Nov. 27, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Nov. 28, Century II Expo Hall. Admission $5 (good both days), children under 12 free. Free shuttle from Lawrence-Dumont Stadium parking lot. Information, Pride of the Plains Productions, 316-729-9443 or www.pridecraftshows.com.

Illuminations _ Botanica's Festival of Lights, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Nov. 27-29, Dec. 4-6 and 10-13, Botanica, 701 Amidon. Tickets $7, $3 for youth ages 2-12 available at the door and QuikTrip stores; children under 2 free. Information, 316-264-0448 or www.botanica.org.

"Amahl and the Night Visitors," WSU Opera and Musical Theatre and Opera Kansas, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 28, 3 p.m. Nov. 29, Miller Concert Hall, Wichita State University. Tickets $12 adults, $7 children, 316-978-3233.

Regional concerts

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:03 CST

Wichita

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

Ron White, comedy show, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 16. Tickets $40.75.

eVENTs

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:03 CST

Today

"Seven Samurai," Cowboys and Samurai Film Series, 7:30 p.m., Murdock Theatre, 536 N. Broadway. Tickets $5. Information, 316-263-1665.

Saturday

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:06 CST

SUNDAY ARTS CALENDAR

EVENTS

Wichita Military Guns & Collectibles Show, buy, sell or trade, free appraisals, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. today, Cessna Activity Center, 2744 S. George Washington Blvd. Admission $4, free for children under 12 accompanied by adult.

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:06 CST

HOLIDAY EVENTS

Arts and crafts

Miniature Christmas Tree Exhibit, handcrafted by Sylvia Jackson, on display Tue.-Jan. 9, Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum, 204 S. Main. Hours 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tue.-Fri., 1-5 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Admission $4, $2 children 6-12. Information, 316-265- 9314.

eVENTs

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:04 CST

Today

Laurel & Hardy and Three Stooges Films, "The Live Ghost," "You Nazty Spy!" and "Pack Up Your Troubles," 6:30-10 p.m., Calvary United Methodist Church, 2525 N. Rock Road. Donation. Information, 316-841-8312.

"Fistful of Dollars," Cowboys and Samurai Film Series, 7:30 p.m., Murdock Theatre, 536 N. Broadway. Tickets $5. Information, 316-263-1665.

Art galleries, museums

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:04 CST

Today

Opening reception for "Sharing Visions," USD 259 faculty exhibit, 5-8 p.m., The Fiber Studio, 418 Commerce; on exhibit by appointment or chance, through November. Free. Information, 316-303-1996.

Artists' reception for "Classic Glass Art Show," works by various artists, 6-9 p.m., Karg Art Glass, 111 N. Oliver, Kechi, with glassblowing demonstrations and music by Trevor Stewart. On exhibit 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sun., through Jan. 15. Free. Information, 316-744-2442.

Regional concerts

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:04 CST

Wichita

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

Jim Brickman — Beautiful World Tour, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 23, Concert Hall. Tickets $39, $49.

HOLIDAY EVENTS

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:04 CST

Events

Holiday House Annual Craft Show & Bake Sale, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. today-Sat., Model Home at 3251 Blue Lake Court. Presented by the Prairie Pilot Club to fund local projects related to brain injuries and disorders. Free admission. Information, 316-733-0842.

"All Things Gingerbread," Gingerbread Village kickoff includes children's pictures with a life-size gingerbread boy, life-size gingerbread house and cookies available for purchase, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sat., Cambridge Market, 21st and Webb Road. Free. Information, 316-687-5633.

COMING UP

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:04 CST

Gingerbread Village, Nov. 20-22, Parish Hall, Church of the Magdalen, 12626 E. 21st St. Advance tickets $5 at Assistance League Thrift Shop, Cambridge Market Shops, Watermark Books, First Place and Capital Federal branches; $7 at the door, children 2-under free. A benefit for Assistance League of Wichita. Information, 316-687-5633.

"Santa's Toyland," children's holiday musical-comedy, Nov. 20-Dec. 19, Crown Uptown Theatre, 3207 E. Douglas. Tickets $8.95 (includes lunch). Information, 316-681-1566, online at www.crownuptown.com.

"The Mystery at Snowy Point," interactive musical mystery, Nov. 20-21, then every night except Mondays from Nov. 27-Dec. 23, Prairie Pines, 4055 N. Tyler Road. Tickets $32 for meal/show (no children 's tickets, no children under 5). Call 316-303-2037.

Community Calendar

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

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:17 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.