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Fundraisers

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 01:39 CDT

Yard and Bake Sale, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 31-Aug. 1, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 2, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 1451 E. 47th St. South.

Seminars

Casting Off Worldly Passions, meditation retreat with Del Smith, 8 a.m. to noon today, Southwind Sangha, 7202 E. 21st St. Free. Information, 316-612-0826.

Write it Right, 6 to 8 p.m. Friday and Aug. 8 and 22, Perfect Peace, 604 N. Tyler Road. Speaker Friday is Todd Hafer, "The Non-Fiction Proposal." Fee $20 per month; attendees receive a $10 gift card each month.

Special events

REGIONAL CONCERTS

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 01:39 CDT

Wichita

• CENTURY II, 225 W. Douglas. Tickets available at www.wichitatix.com, 316-219-4TIX, or Select-A-Seat outlets, 755-SEAT.

Raven-Symone, concert to benefit the Envision Foundation, 7 p.m. Aug. 22. Tickets $17-$29.

B.B. King, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 7. Tickets $69-$129.

• COTILLION BALLROOM, 11120 W. Kellogg. Tickets available at Select-A-Seat outlets, the Cotillion and plant employee clubs, unless otherwise noted. Charge by phone and information, 316-722-4201.

DANCE LESSONS

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 01:38 CDT

Sunday

Swingin' Sunday, by Wichita Swing Dance Society, lessons 6:30-8 p.m., dance 8-10 p.m. Harry Reese Dance Studio, 1628 George Washington Blvd. Special Lindy Hop classes 6:30-7:15 p.m. in the basement. Cost $5, members $3. Information, 316-305-5699.

Monday

Wichita Push Club, beginner and intermediate swing dance lessons 6:45 p.m., nightclub two-step at 7:45, Harry Reese Dance Studio, 1628 George Washington Blvd. Cost $7, members $5. Information, 316-264-3105.

West Coast Swing Dance Lessons, 7:15-9:15 p.m., Edgemoor Recreation Center, 5815 E. Ninth St. Cost $3, members $32/year. Sponsored by the city of Wichita. Information, 316-688-9392.

COMING UP

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 01:38 CDT

Alternative & Holistic Fair, includes energy workers, readers, lectures, Indian tacos, vendors, 3-7 p.m. July 25, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. July 26, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. July 27, Mid-America All-Indian Center, 650 N. Seneca. Cost $2 Fri., $4 Sat.-Sun.

Bridal & Holiday Expo, fashion show, prizes, vendors, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. July 26, noon-4 p.m. July 27, Century II Exhibition Hall. Admission $6. Information, Alpha Promotions, 316-684-1811.

"Feelin' Groovy," Heart of America Men's Chorus, 4 p.m. July 26-27, the Orpheum, 200 N. Broadway. Advance tickets $15 at Select-A-Seat outlets, $18 at the door. Information, 316-263-0884.

Shave to Save, silent auction, refreshments, and volunteers shaving their heads to benefit the American Cancer Society, 4:30-6:30 p.m. July 31, Pumphouse, 825 E. Second St. Free. Information, 800-478-4788 or 316-616-6507.

"Looking," comedy, July 31-Aug. 31, Kechi Playhouse, 61st North and Oliver, Kechi. Shows 8 p.m. Thu.-Sat., 2:30 p.m. Sun. Tickets $10 Fri.-Sat., $9 Thu. and Sun. Reservations, 316-744-2152.

ART GALLERIES, MUSEUMS

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 01:39 CDT

Tuesday

"Mysteries of Ancient America," video, 12:30 p.m., Wichita Art Museum, 1400 W. Museum Blvd. Included with admission. Information, 316-268-4921.

Works by outgoing Derby High School seniors, on exhibit through July, at Derby City Hall Art Gallery, 611 Mulberry Road, Derby. Artists' reception, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Tue. Gallery open 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri., and during City Council meetings. Information, 316-788-1519.

MUSIC, DANCE

Starts Wednesday

SPECIAL EVENTS

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 01:38 CDT

Today-Sunday

American Veterans Traveling Tribute Exhibit, Vietnam Memorial Traveling Wall on view through Sun., Veterans Point, El Dorado Lake & State Park, El Dorado. Activities include music by Crazy Heart at 7 p.m. today, El Dorado Municipal Band at 10:30 a.m. Sat., Section 8 at 6 p.m. Sat., and the Neons at 7:30 p.m. Sat., a helicopter fly-in at 9 a.m. today, and fireworks at dusk today-Sat. Part of the 21st Annual Kansas Veterans and Family Reunion. Admission button $3. Information, El Dorado Convention & Visitors Bureau, 316-321-1485.

Saturday

Craft Fair, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Word of Life Church, 11215 W. 13th St. Free admission.

Bike MS Kick-Off Party, food, drink and bicycle inspections, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Bicycle Pedaler, 330 N. Rock Road. Free. Registration for Bike MS is free that day. Information, 316-558-5158.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 01:39 CDT

Book Club at Evergreen Library, 1 p.m. Thursday, 2601 Arkansas. Information, 316-303-8181.

Bike MS: Autumn Trails Classic Ride training rides, 7:45 a.m. Saturdays July 19-Sept. 6, Clear Channel Radio, 37th Street North and Webb Road. The 2008 Autumn Classic, a fundraiser to fight multiple sclerosis, will be a 150-mile round trip from Derby to Dexter Sept. 13-14 with an overnight stay in Winfield. Details, 316-264-7043 or www.mskansas.org.

Kansas Writers Association, 1:30 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Rockwell Branch Library, 5939 E. Ninth St. Hazel Hart will speak about "CASTS -- Conflict, Action, Senses, Turn and Surprise," a method for revising scenes. Take scene for review. Free and open to the public.

Chickasaw Community Council, 3 p.m. Sunday, Mid-America All-Indian Center, 650 N. Seneca. Information, 316-945-9219.

Vietnam Veterans of America Duane E. McZegle Chapter 934, 7 p.m. Monday, VFW Post 6957, 7504 S. Broadway, Haysville. Information, TJ Phye, 620-545-8014.

SENIOR CALENDAR

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 01:39 CDT

National Association of Retired Veteran Railway Employees, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. today, 616 S. Ridge Circle.

Kechi Over 55 Club, anniversary business meeting 10 a.m. Thursday, 5515 E. Huffman Drive.

Identity Theft and Scams Aimed at Seniors, with senior financial advisor Stan Webb, 2 p.m. Thursday, Downtown Senior Center, 200 S. Walnut.

Arthritis, Leave Me Alone, I Like My Independence! with Joyce Livingston of the Arthritis Research Center Foundation, 9 and 10 a.m. Friday, Orchard Park Senior Center, 4808 W. Ninth St.; and 11 a.m. July 29, Downtown Senior Center, 200 S. Walnut.

Brain Blitz, with Sarah Elliott, 10:30 a.m. Friday, Linwood Senior Center, 1901 S. Kansas.

CONCERTS, THEATER AND MORE

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 01:39 CDT

TUE. Poetry Aloud, read your own poetry or that of a poet you admire, 7 p.m. Tue., Zoomdweebie's Tea Bar, 3010 E. Central. Free. Information, 316-440-4202.

WED. Senior Wednesday, for ages 55 and up, 10 a.m. Wed., Ulrich Museum of Art, WSU. Free. Information, 316-978-3664.

Senior Wednesday, program "Challenging Assumptions, Stories Told by Kansas African American Artists" by photographer Pat Patterson, 1:30 p.m. Wed., Kansas African American Museum, 601 N. Water. Free. Information, 316-262-7651.

Speed Dating Event for Single Professionals, for ages 35-47, 6:30 p.m. Wed., Fox & Hound Pub and Grille, 1421 N. Waterfront Pkwy. Cost $35. Register online at www.cupid.com/predating.

Performance Literature, with Geoff Herbach, author of "The Miracle Letters of T. Rimberg," and Sam Osterhout, 7 p.m. Wed., Caffe Moderne, 300 N. Mead. Free. Information, Watermark Books, 316-682-1181.

SUNDAY ARTS CALENDAR

Sun, 13 Jul 2008 01:39 CDT

EVENTS

Second Annual RCR Benefit Golf Tournament, 9 a.m. Mon., Willowbend Golf Club, 8001 Mulberry Drive. Registration starts at 7:30. Benefits the Alzheimer's Association Central and Western Kansas Office Respite Care Fund. Spectators free; donations accepted.

Les Duncan, book signing by the author of "Brain Storms: Surviving Catastrophic Illness," 6-8 p.m. Tue., Barnes & Noble, 1920 N. Rock Road. Free. Information, 316-315-0824.

Poetry Aloud, read your own poetry or that of a poet you admire, 7 p.m. Tue., Zoomdweebie's Tea Bar, 3010 E. Central. Free. Information, 316-440-4202.

Senior Wednesday, for ages 55 and up, 10 a.m. Wed., Ulrich Museum of Art, WSU. Free. Information, 316-978-3664.

RELIGION CALENDAR

Sat, 12 Jul 2008 01:39 CDT

Concert

Christian Rock and Praise Band 6:33, 6:33 p.m. today, Meridian Avenue Baptist Church, 200 N. Meridian. Free.

Fundraisers

Garage Sale, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. today, Whole Truth Ministries, 411 S. Martinson.

Seminars and workshops

ART GALLERIES, MUSEUMS

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 01:39 CDT

Today

Artist's reception for Michelle Hush, 7-10 p.m., Architectural Artifacts, 5424 E. Central. On exhibit 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Wed.-Sat. and by appointment, through Sept. 6. Free. Information, 316-683-8900.

Saturday

CityArts Annual Art Garage Sale, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., CityArts, 334 N. Mead. Free admission. Information, 316-462-2787.

Artists' reception for "The Land We Love," works by Cally Krallman, Don Lind and Carolyn Wedel, 5-7 p.m., Carriage Factory Gallery, 128 E. Sixth, Newton. The public is invited to stay for the Celebration of Sound & Color concert at 7 p.m. Free. Information, 316-284-2749.

DIVERSIONS

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 01:39 CDT

Farm and art markets

Central Park Farmers Market, fresh produce, arts/crafts, prepared foods, plants, flowers, sold 4-7 p.m. Wednesdays, at 1607 E. Central, Andover, through mid-October. Free admission. Information, 316-992-0413, online at www.oldtownfarmersmarket.com.

Haysville Hometown Market, farm and art market, open 5-8 p.m. Tuesdays, through Sept. 23, Main and Grand, Haysville. Free admission. Information, city of Haysville, 316-529-5922.

Kansas Grown Farmers Markets, Kansas- grown or produced fruits, vegetables, plants, baked goods, crafts, salsa, fresh meat and other items, sold through October. Hours 7 a.m.-noon Saturdays and 4-8 p.m. Wednesdays at 21st and Ridge Road; 3-7 p.m. Tuesdays at 21st and Rock Road; 8 a.m.-noon Saturdays at 800 N. Baltimore, Derby. Free admission. Information available online at www.kansasgrownmarket.com.

Wichita Farmers Market, outdoor market with fresh produce in season, prepared foods, plants, flowers, guest chef, live entertainment, 7 a.m.-noon Saturdays, at the Farm & Art Plaza, 835 E. First St., through mid-October. Free admission. Information, 316-992-0413, online at www.oldtownfarmersmarket.com.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 01:39 CDT

Today

Antiques Roadshow Behind-the-Scenes Party, with food, beverages and mingling with show host Mark L. Walberg and appraisers, 7 p.m., Hyatt Regency, 400 W. Waterman. Ticket deadline has passed. Call 316-838-3090, ext. 219.

Today-Saturday

Sedgwick County Fair, 9 a.m.-10 p.m. today, 7 a.m.-midnight Sat., Cheney Fairgrounds, 383rd West, between MacArthur Road and South Street. Bull Blowout, carnival, demolition derby, parade, softball game, street dance, 4-H judging, talent contest, car show. Midway carnival open 6:30-11:30 p.m. Bull Blowout, 7:30 p.m. today. Demolition Derby, 7 p.m. Sat.; admission $8 at the gate. Fair button $2. Car show registration, Jeff Albers, 316-542-0404. Information, www.ourcountyfair.com.

The James Gates National Convention, 7-11 p.m., Blank Page Gallery, 917 W. Douglas. Today: art reception for Jaki McElroy; Sat.: live politically themed showcase and party. Cost $3, or $5 both nights. Information, 316-990-0068.

COMING UP

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 01:39 CDT

Rails & Trails, re-enactment of a cattle drive to the railroad, live music, gunfighters, dancing saloon girls, toy train displays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. July 19, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. July 20, Old Cowtown Museum, 1865 Museum Blvd. Admission $7.75, $6.50 for seniors, $6 youth 12-17, $5.50 children ages 4-11, free for children under 4 and members. Texas Hold'em Poker Tournament both days limited to 50 participants. Register at www.oldcowtown.org. Information, 316-219-1871.

"An American Tale," Chamber Music at the Barn, 8 p.m. July 23-25, Prairie Pines, 4055 N. Tyler Road. Meal served at 6:30 p.m. in the garden. Tickets for barn seating $22, garden seats $12; meal $13. Half-price student tickets available at the door for garden seating. Information, 316-264-4662, online at www.cmatb.org.

Commander Cody Band, Summer Concert Series, 7:30 p.m. July 24, Sedgwick County Zoo, 5555 Zoo Blvd. Gates open at 6:30. Advance tickets $10, $4 children 4-11, available at the zoo entrance or online at www.scz.org; $12 and $6 at the gate. Information, 316-660-WILD.

"Feelin' Groovy," Heart of America Men's Chorus, 4 p.m. July 26-27, the Orpheum, 200 N. Broadway. Advance tickets $15 at Select-A-Seat outlets, $18 at the door. Information, 316-263-0884.

"Looking," comedy, July 31-Aug. 31, Kechi Playhouse, 61st North and Oliver, Kechi. Shows 8 p.m. Thu.-Sat., 2:30 p.m. Sun. Tickets $10 Fri.-Sat., $9 Thu. and Sun. Reservations, 316-744-2152.

REGIONAL CONCERTS

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 01:39 CDT

Wichita

• CENTURY II, 225 W. Douglas. Tickets available at www.wichitatix.com, 316-219-4TIX, or Select-A-Seat outlets, 755-SEAT.

Raven-Symone, concert to benefit the Envision Foundation, 7 p.m. Aug. 22. Tickets $17-$29.

B.B. King, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 7. Tickets $69-$129.

SENIOR CALENDAR

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 01:41 CDT

The Running Lady, 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Linwood Senior Center, 1901 S. Kansas. Runner Rowena Hinshaw will display her awards and answer questions.

Why Should I Have a Will? with senior legal advisor Robert Collins, 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Downtown Senior Center, 200 S. Walnut.

Insomnia, 10:10 a.m. Friday, Linwood Senior Center, 1901 S. Kansas.

National Association of Retired Veteran Railway Employees, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 15, 616 S. Ridge Circle.

Kechi Over 55 Club, anniversary business meeting 10 a.m. July 17, 5515 E. Huffman Drive; lunch at noon, Geno's BBQ Restaurant, 140 S. Oliver, Kechi. Program, "Teaching and Living on the Navajo Reservation." Lunch reservations due Monday.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 01:42 CDT

Fraud prevention classes, by Emprise Bank, 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Spear's West Restaurant, 4323 Maple. Classes will be repeated in the Wichita area through October. Information about identity theft, foreign money scams, predatory lending and related topics. Free. For reservations call 316-383-4301 or local Emprise Bank.

Bon Voyage Benefit Concert and Silent Auction for Friends University Jazz Ensemble I trip to Italy and France, Thursday, Riney Fine Arts Center, 2100 University. Auction 7 p.m., concert 8 p.m. Tickets $10 in advance or at the door. Call 316-295-5537.

CityArts Garage Sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, 334 N. Mead. Artwork, supplies and books. Booths $10. Call Tabitha Bean, 316-462-2787, ext. 791, or e-mail tbean@wichita.gov by July 10.

Military Order of the Purple Heart, 9 a.m. Saturday, American Legion Post 401, 101 E. 31st St. South. Open to all Purple Heart recipients. Call Tom Creel, 316-558-8059 or 316-650-1328.

Wichita Area Romance Authors, 4 p.m. Sunday, Derby Recreation Center, 801 E. Market, Derby. Information, www.warawriters.com.

NEIGHBORHOOD MEETINGS

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 01:41 CDT

Today

• McCormick Neighborhood Association, 7 p.m., Aley-Stanley Neighborhood City Hall, 1749 S. Martinson.

• Southwest Village Neighborhood Association, 7 p.m., Southwest Community Church, 3214 S. Edwards.

• Longview Neighborhood Association, 7 p.m., Longview Park, Bluff and Longview.

Thursday

CONCERTS, THEATER AND MORE

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 01:42 CDT

TUE. Poetry Aloud, read your own poetry or that of a poet you admire, 7 p.m. Tue., Zoomdweebie's Tea Bar, 3010 E. Central. Free. Information, 316-440-4202.

WED. "A Duke Named Ellington," Wichita Creative Music Society's summer film series, 7:30 p.m. Wed., B-Side Gallery, 817 W. Douglas. Free.

THU. Bon Voyage Benefit Concert and Silent Auction, Friends University Jazz Ensemble and special guests, 7 p.m. Thu., Riney Fine Arts Center, Friends University. Tickets $10, to benefit the ensemble's trips to perform at jazz festivals in Italy and France. Information, 316-295-5537.

THU.-SAT. "Rowdy Joe and the Lost Prospector's Mine," melodrama followed by the Rockin' Summer Musical Comedy Revue, through Sat., Mosley Street Melodrama, 234 N. Mosley. Buffet 6:15 p.m. Thu.-Sat., curtain at 7:50; doors open at 6. Dinner/show $25 (discounts available), show only $15. Reservations, 316-263-0222.

THU.-SUN. "Breaking Up Is Hard to Do," musical, Crown Uptown Professional Dinner Theatre, 3207 E. Douglas. Buffet/show 6 p.m. Thu.-Sat., doors open at 5:45; buffet/show 4:15 p.m. Sun., doors open at 4. Matinee buffet/show 11:30 a.m. Thu.; doors open at 11. Tickets $25.95-$32.95, includes lunch or dinner. Information, 316-681-1566.

COMING UP

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 01:41 CDT

Poetry Aloud, read your own poetry or that of a poet you admire, 7 p.m. Tue., Zoomdweebie's Tea Bar, 3010 E. Central. Free. Information, 316-440-4202.

Sedgwick County Fair, 5-10 p.m. Wed., 8:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Thu., 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri., 7 a.m.-midnight Sat., Cheney Fairgrounds, 383rd Street West, between MacArthur Road and South Street. Bull Blowout, carnival, demolition derby, parade, softball game, street dance, 4-H judging, talent contest, car show. Midway carnival open 6:30-11:30 p.m. Demolition derby, 7 p.m. Sat.; admission $8 at the gate. Bull Blowout, 7:30 p.m. Fri. Fair button $2. Car show registration, Jeff Albers, 316-542-0404. Information, www.ourcountyfair.com.

Billie Letts, reading, presentation and book signing by the author of "Made in the U.S.A.," 7 p.m. Thu., Watermark Books, 4701 E. Douglas. Free. Information, 316-682-1181.

James Gates National Convention, 7-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat., Blank Page Gallery, 917 W. Douglas. Fri.: art reception for Jaki McElroy; Sat.: live politically themed showcase and party. Must be 18. Cost $3, or $5 both nights. Information, 316-990-0068.

COMING UP

RELIGION CALENDAR

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 01:41 CDT

Seminars and workshops

Write it Right, 6 to 8 p.m. Friday and July 25, Aug. 8 and 22, Perfect Peace, 604 N. Tyler Road. Speaker Friday is Gina Nachtigal, "The Self-Publishing Experience." Fee $20 per month; attendees receive a $10 gift card each month.

Young Adult Beginning Experience peer ministry weekend retreat, Friday through July 13, for young people 14 or older who have lost a parent through death, divorce, separation or abandonment. Call Kathy at 316-777-0970 or e-mail Marsha at bmarsha748@yahoo.com.

Speakers

Chanting the Zen Ancestors, with Kathryn Riley, 7 p.m. Wednesday; Casting Off Worldly Passions, meditation retreat with Del Smith, 8 a.m. to noon July 19, both at Southwind Sangha, 7202 E. 21st St. Free. Information, 316-612-0826.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 01:41 CDT

Today

Fourth of July Special Event, National Baseball Congress showcase game 6:35 p.m., followed by patriotic music, Hometown Heroes and a fireworks show at 9:45, Lawrence-Dumont Stadium, Maple and Sycamore. Tickets $5.99-$10.99 at Select-A-Seat outlets, children 2 and under free. Information, 316-755-SEAT.

Today

Air Capital Fly-in, aircraft displays, activities and free flight training for children, all activities begin at 7:30 a.m. Saturday at Captain Jack Thomas Airport, El Dorado. Admission to day activities free. Evening steak banquet begins at 6:30; tickets $15. To make reservations, call 316-683-9759. Sponsored by the Experimental Aircraft Association Jayhawk Chapter 88.

Wednesday

Farm and art markets

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 01:41 CDT

Central Park Farmers Market, fresh produce, arts/crafts, prepared foods, plants, flowers, sold 4-7 p.m. Wednesdays, at1607 E. Central, Andover, through mid-October. Free admission. Information, 316-992-0413, online at www.oldtownfarmersmarket.com.

Haysville Hometown Market, farm and art market, open 5-8 p.m. Tuesdays, through Sept. 23, Main and Grand, Haysville. Free admission. Information, city of Haysville, 316-529-5922.

Kansas Grown Farmers Markets, Kansas grown or produced fruits, vegetables, plants, baked goods, crafts, salsa, fresh meat and other items, sold through October. Hours 7 a.m.-noon Saturdays and 4-8 p.m. Wednesdays at 21st and Ridge Road; 3-7 p.m. Tuesdays at 21st and Rock Road; 8 a.m.-noon Saturdays at 800 N. Baltimore, Derby. Free admission. Information available online at www.kansasgrownmarket.com.

Riverside Outdoor Market, includes arts/crafts, canned and baked goods, produce in season, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, at 11th and Bitting. Free. Information, 316-303-0887, after 3 p.m.

Wichita Farmers Market, outdoor market with fresh produce in season, prepared foods, plants, flowers, guest chef, live entertainment, 7 a.m.-noon Saturdays, at the Farm & Art Plaza, 835 E. First, through mid-October. Free admission. Information, 316-992-0413, online at www.oldtownfarmersmarket.com.

REGIONAL CONCERTS

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 01:41 CDT

Wichita

• CENTURY II, 225 W. Douglas. Tickets available at www.wichitatix.com, 316-219-4TIX, or Select-A-Seat outlets, 755-SEAT.

B.B. King, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 7. Tickets $69-$129.

Chris Cagle, 8 p.m. July 18. Advance tickets $26, $29 day of show.

MUSIC, DANCE

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 01:41 CDT

Today

Cathie Ryan Irish Band, Chamber Music at the Barn, 8 p.m., Prairie Pines, 4055 N. Tyler Road. Meal served at 6:30 p.m. in the garden. Tickets for barn seating $22, garden seats $12; meal $13. Half-price student tickets available at the door for garden seating. Information, 316-264-4662, online at www.cmatb.org.

Starts Wednesday

Boston Brass, Chamber Music at the Barn, 8 p.m. Wed.-July 11, Prairie Pines, 4055 N. Tyler Road. Meal served at 6:30 p.m. in the garden. Tickets for barn seating $22, garden seats $12; meal $13. Half-price student tickets available at the door for garden seating. Information, 316-264-4662, online at www.cmatb.org.

Thursday

COMING UP

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 01:41 CDT

Antiques Roadshow Behind-the-Scenes Party, with food, beverages and mingling with show host Mark L. Walberg and appraisers, 7 p.m. July 11, Hyatt Regency, 400 W. Waterman. Tickets $100, tax-deductible. Deadline Mon. Call 316-838-3090, ext. 219.

"Arsenic and Old Lace," by Rose Hill Community Theatre, 7:30 p.m. July 11-12 and 18-19, 2 p.m. July 20, Rose Hill High School auditorium, 104 N. Rose Hill Road, Rose Hill. Tickets $6, $4 for seniors and students. Information, Ted Whiteside, 316-789-9547.

Betty MacDonald, outdoor jazz concert and dinner, 8 p.m. July 13, Wichita Center for the Arts, 9112 E. Central. General admission $30 (gates open at 7), VIP Tent Party $100 (gates open at 6:30). Mail checks payable to WCFTA, to Randy Brown, Wichita Center for the Arts, 9112 E. Central, Wichita, KS 67206. Credit card reservations, 316-634-2787, ext. 211 or 215.

Second Annual RCR Benefit Golf Tournament, 9 a.m. July 14, Willowbend Golf Club, 8001 Mulberry Drive. Registration starts at 7:30. Benefits the Alzheimer's Association Central and Western Kansas Office Respite Care Fund. Spectators free; donations accepted. Player fee $125, or $500 team of four. Register by calling Dyana Schaefer, 316-267-7333, by July 10.

Speed Dating Event for Single Professionals, for ages 35-47, 6:30 p.m. July 16, Fox & Hound Pub and Grille, 1421 N. Waterfront Pkwy. Cost $35. Register online at www.cupid.com/predating.

SENIOR CALENDAR

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 01:41 CDT

Butler County Association of Retired School Personnel, for any retired school personnel, 11:30 a.m. today, Andover Pizza Hut Italian Bistro, 307 N. Andover Road, Andover. Call Carol Musick, 316-733-2064, or e-mail duettc@sbcglobal.net.

Prairie View caregiver group, 2 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Life Care Center of Andover, 621 W. 21st St., Andover. Free.

Parenting the Second Time Around, for grandparents raising grandchildren, 6:15 p.m. Monday, Kansas Children's Service League, 1365 N. Custer. Call B.J. Gore, 316-942-4261, ext. 1315, or e-mail bjgore@kcsl.org.

National Association of Retired Veteran Railway Employees, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 15, 616 S. Ridge Circle.

Andover Senior Center breakfast, 7 to 10 a.m. July 19, 410 Lioba, Andover. $3 adults, $1.50 children.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 01:41 CDT

Country Acres Fourth of July children's parade, 10 a.m Friday, Redbarn and Cottontail streets. Entry fee $1. Awards will be presented. Information, Alicia Butler, 316-729-5571.

Fraud prevention classes, by Emprise Bank, 11:30 a.m. July 10, Spear's West Restaurant, 4323 Maple. Classes will be repeated in the Wichita area through October. Information about identity theft, foreign money scams, predatory lending and related topics. Free. For reservations call 316-383-4301 or local Emprise Bank.

Bon Voyage Benefit Concert and Silent Auction for Friends University Jazz Ensemble I trip to Italy and France, July 10, Riney Fine Arts Center, 2100 University. Auction 7 p.m., concert 8 p.m. Tickets $10 in advance or at the door. Call 316-295-5537.

CityArts Garage Sale, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 12, 334 N. Mead. Art work, supplies and books. Booths $10. Call Tabitha Bean, 316-462-2787 ext. 791, or e-mail tbean@wichita.gov by July 10.

Military Order of the Purple Heart, 9 a.m. July 12, American Legion Post 401, 101 E. 31st St. South. Open to all Purple Heart recipients. Call Tom Creel, 316-558-8059 or 316-650-1328.

Today

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 01:41 CDT

• Benjamin Hills-Pleasant Valley, 6:30 p.m., St. Andrew's Lutheran Church, 2555 Hyacinth. Patriotic program with political speakers.

Thursday

• Uptown Neighborhood Association, 7 p.m., College Hill United Methodist Church, 2930 E. First St.

July 8

• McCormick Neighborhood Association, 7 p.m., Aley-Stanley Neighborhood City Hall, 1749 S. Martinson.