Posted on Sun, Nov. 01, 2009

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.

Wichita Fall Home Remodeling Show, featuring log homes, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. today, Century II. Admission $5.75, children 12-under free. Information, www.wichitahomeremodelingshow.com or 800-756-4788.

"The Power of Story," puppeteer and storyteller Marilyn Price, 2-4 p.m. today, Museum of World Treasures, 835 E. First St. Cost $15, $8 for students, children 4-under free. Price includes reception and admission to museum. RSVP by calling the Mid-Kansas Jewish Federation, 316-686-4741.

Chocolate & Shoes, fundraiser to benefit the DUI Victim Center of Kansas, 2-5 p.m. today, Grand Ballroom, Hyatt Regency Hotel, 400 W. Waterman. Reservation deadline has passed. Information, 316-262-1673.

"Western Days: Writing Western Noir," program by author Max McCoy, 2:30 p.m. today, Alford Branch Library, 3447 S. Meridian. Free. Information, 316-337-9119.

"Prophets, Poets and Pragmatists: The Historic Peace Churches and Public Theology," Menno Simons Lecture by Scott Holland, 7:30 p.m. today, 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Mon., 7:30 p.m. Tue., Krehbiel Auditorium, Bethel College, 300 E. 27th, North Newton. Free. Information, 316-284-5354.

Katie Stam, talk by Miss America 2009 for the Delta Gamma Lectureship Series, 7 p.m. Mon., WSU Hughes Metropolitan Complex, 5015 E. 29th St. North. Free. Information, 316-650-6451.

Coliseum Barrel Racing, 6 p.m. Tue., Kansas Coliseum, 85th North off I-135. Free. Information, 316-660-1000.

"Have a Little Faith," lecture by Mitch Albom via satellite for the "Live From NY's 92nd Street Y" series, 7 p.m. Wed., Rhatigan Student Center, WSU. Advance tickets $8 by calling 316-686-4741, online at www.mkjf.org; $10 at the door, $5 for students.

Ron Hansen, reading by the author of "Exiles," 7 p.m. Thu., Dugan-Gorges Conference Room, Newman University. Free. Information, 316-942-4291.

Poe-etry Out Loud — The Poems of Edgar Allan Poe, reading poetry discussion, 7 p.m. Fri., Barnes & Noble, 1920 N. Rock Road. A Big Read Wichita event. Free. Information, 316-315-0421.

Wichita's Guitar Heroes, exhibit party with music by Deke Dickerson, 7-10 p.m. Fri., Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum, 204 S. Main. Free. Information, 316-265-9314, or www.wichitahistory.org.

11th Annual Kansas BEST Robotics Competition, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Sat., Charles Koch Arena, WSU. Free. Information, 316-978-3045.

Holy Cross Lutheran Bazaar, annual shopping bazaar, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat., Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 600 N. Greenwich Road. Free admission.

14th Annual Kidfest, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat., 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.

Robert Collins, talk and book-signing by the author of "Kansas Train Tales," 10 a.m. Sat., Andover Public Library, 1511 E. Central, Andover. Free.

Kansas Aviation Gala, mixer, dinner and program highlighting female aviators and crew, 6 p.m. Sat., Wichita Marriott, 9100 Corporate Hills. Tickets $75. Reservations, Kansas Aviation Museum, 316-683-9242.

David Keltz, the Edgar Allan Poe interpreter brings "The Tell-Tale Heart" and other stories to life, 7:30 p.m. Sat., Orpheum, 200 N. Broadway. A Big Read Wichita event. Free. Information, 316-263-0884, online at www.bigreadwichita.org.

COMING UP

Chevelle, with Halestorm, 8 p.m. Nov. 8, the Cotillion, 11120 W. Kellogg. Advance tickets $23 at Select-A-Seat outlets, the Cotillion, House of Sight & Sound and employee clubs; $25 day of show. Credit card orders, 316-722-4201 or www.thecotillion.com.

Hank III and Assjack, with Those Poor Bastards, 8 p.m. Nov. 9, at Select-A-Seat outlets, the Cotillion, House of Sight & Sound and employee clubs; $22 day of show. Credit card orders, 316-722-4201 or www.thecotillion.com.

Celtic Woman, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 10, Century II Convention Hall. Tickets $25-$60 at www.wichitatix.com, 316-219-4TIX. Information, 316-264-9121.

Jewell, with Holly Williams, 8 p.m. Nov. 10, the Orpheum, 200 N. Broadway. Tickets $38-$98 at Select-A-Seat outlets, employee clubs and www.selectaseat.com. Charge by phone, 316-755-SEAT. Box office, 316-263-0884.

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.

"Le Docteur Miracle," comic operetta, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 13-14, Sebits Auditorium, Riney Fine Arts Center, Riney Fine Arts Center, Friends University. Tickets $8, $5 for seniors and students. Information, 316-295-5537.

THEATER

"Chicago," musical, through Nov. 8, Crown Uptown Theatre, 3207 E. Douglas. Buffet 6 p.m. Thu.-Sat., doors open at 5:45; buffet 4:15 p.m. Sun., doors open at 4. Tickets $26.95-$33.95, $14.95 for children 12-under. Information, 316-681-1566, online at www.crownuptown.com.

"Goldilocks and the Three Bears," Once Upon a Time show for the 2- to 8-year-old audience, 6:15 p.m. Fri., 11:30 a.m. Sat., 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.

"Meg," staged by the Guild Hall Players, 7 p.m. Sun., St. James Episcopal Church, 3750 E. Douglas. Tickets $10, $5 for students. Information, 316-683-5686.

"Mikado," Wichita Grand Opera, 7 p.m. Sat., 3 p.m. Nov. 8, Mary Jane Teall Theater, Century II. Single tickets $35-$85 (discounts available). Information, 316-262-8054.

"The Most Fabulous Story Ever Told," comedy staged by the Metropolitan Theatre Company, opens Fri., through Nov. 15, First Metropolitan Community Church, 156 S. Kansas. Shows 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 7 p.m. Sun. Tickets $12 (discounts available for students, seniors and military. Reservations, 316-312-0496.

"A 1940s Salute to Bob Hope and the USO," musical-comedy, 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. Sat., 2:30 p.m. Nov. 8, Kechi Playhouse, 61st North and Oliver, Kechi. Tickets $10, $9 for matinees. Reservations, 316-290-9259.

"Noises Off," comedy, 7:30 p.m. today, Alumni Auditorium, Friends University. Tickets $8, $5 for seniors and students. Information, 316-295-5537.

"Uncle Phil's Diner," interactive dinner-theater, 6:30 p.m. Thu.-Fri., 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sat., Cheney Baptist Church, 1502 N. Main, Cheney. A benefit for the Jacob Morris kidney transplant fund. Tickets $8, $5 for children under 18. Reservations, 316-542-3232.

"Wicked — The Untold Story of the Witches of Oz," Theater League Broadway Series, through Nov. 8, Century II Concert Hall. Shows 7:30 p.m. Tue.-Thu. and Sun.; 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat.; 2 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Tickets $61-$129 at www.wichitatix.com or by calling 316-219-4849.

"Witches' Night Off," musical cabaret benefit with the cast members of "Wicked," 7:30 p.m. Mon., Cabaret Old Town, 412 1/2 E. Douglas. A benefit for Broadway Cares Equity Fights AIDS and Positive Directions. Tickets $40, by calling 316-263-2214.

AUDITIONS

Performance Arts Foundation — Auditions for the eXpressions Winterguard for students ages 14-21, 6:30-9 p.m. Thu., Northwest High School, 1220 N. Tyler Road, and 1-5 p.m. Sat., Augusta High School, 2020 N. Ohio, Augusta. Information, Director Renee Berggren, 316-218-0063, online at www.pafi.org.

FILMS

Moler's Classic Silent Film Nite, "The Black Pirate" and "Two Tars," 7 p.m. Fri., First Presbyterian Church, 525 N. Broadway. Free. Information, 316-683-6928.MUSIC

Kansas Oldtime Fiddlers, Pickers & Singers, White Eagle Chapter, family entertainment, 1:30 p.m. today, El Dorado Senior Center, 210 E. Second, El Dorado. Donation. Information, 316-755-1060.

The Free Staters, 2:30 p.m. Mon., Alford Branch Library, 3447 S. Meridian. Free. Information, 316-337-9119.

Band Concert, 7:30 p.m. Mon., Sebits Auditorium, Riney Fine Arts Center, Friends University. Tickets $5, $3 students and seniors. Information, 316-295-5537.

Trans-Siberian Orchestra, 7:30 p.m. Mon., Kansas Coliseum, 85th North off I-135. Tickets $39.50-$59.50 at Select-A-Seat outlets and the Coliseum. Charge by phone, 316-660-1000.

Spinnin' Boots Line Dance Club, line dancing, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Tue., Bethany Lutheran Church, 1000 W. 26th St. South. Cost $5, members $4. Information, 316-722-6878.

Vocal Jazz & Combos, 7:30 p.m. Wed., Sebits Auditorium, Riney Fine Arts Center, Friends University. Tickets $8, $5 for seniors and students. Information, 316-295-5537.

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

Stoney LaRue, 8 p.m. Fri., the Cotillion, 11120 W. Kellogg. Advance tickets $12.50 at Select-A-Seat outlets, the Cotillion, House of Sight & Sound and employee clubs; $15 day of show. Credit card orders, 316-722-4201 or www.thecotillion.com.

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

Kansas Bluegrass Association Monthly Jam, for bluegrass instrument players of all ages and abilities, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Sat., Immanuel Baptist Church, 1415 S. Topeka. Free. Information, 316-524-6795 or www.kansasbluegrass.org.

Backroads Bluegrass, concert 6 p.m. Sat, Linzi Theater at Le Venue, 109 W. Main, Valley Center. Dinner at 7:30 in the Riley Room. Tickets $25 (show/dinner) at Select-A-Seat outlets; children under 2 free. Charge by phone, 316-755-SEAT.

Wichita Contra/Barn Dance, music by the Flatland String Band and caller Jim Thaxter, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Sat., Midtown Community Resource Center, 1150 N. Broadway. Tickets $7, $5 students with ID, listeners $2; youth under 16 free. Information, 316-942- 6068.

River City Rhythm Band, birthday dance for Ione Russell and Jimmy Rader, 7-10 p.m. Sat., Park City Senior Center, 6100 N. Hydraulic. Donation $3. Information, 316-755-1060 or 316-744-1199.

Insane Clown Posse, 7:30 p.m. Sat., the Cotillion, 11120 W. Kellogg. Advance tickets $26.50 at Select-A-Seat outlets, the Cotillion, House of Sight & Sound and employee clubs; $29 day of show. Credit card orders, 316-722-4201 or www.thecotillion.com.

David Rogers, 7:30 p.m. Sat., Iron Horse Concert Hall, 315 S. Main, El Dorado. Tickets $12. Information, 316-321-6348.

Singing Quakers Alumni Choir, 7:30 p.m. Sat., Eastminster Presbyterian Church, 1958 N. Webb Road. Tickets $12, $10 for seniors and students. Information, Friends University, 316-295-5537.

MUSEUMS

Botanica, 701 Amidon — Open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri. year-round, and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat., 1-5 p.m. Sun., April-October (except major holidays). Admission $6.50, $5.50 seniors 62-up, $3 youth, under 5 free. Information, 316-264-0448.

Great Plains Nature Center, 6232 E. 29th St. North _ Open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Sat. Gift shop hours 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon.-Sat. Nature trail hours sunrise to sunset. Free. Information, 316-683-5499.

Indian Center Museum, Mid-America All-Indian Center, 650 N. Seneca — Museum and gift shop hours 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tue.-Sat. Admission $7, $5 seniors, $3 youth 6-12, children under 6 free. Information and tours, 316-262-5221.

Kansas African American Museum, 601 N. Water — Hours 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tue.-Fri., 2-6 p.m. Sat. Free. Information, 316-262-7651.

Kansas Aviation Museum, 3350 George Washington Blvd. —Museum housed inside Wichita's first municipal airport, opened in 1934. Includes hand-on exhibits, historic planes under restoration, flight simulator, Jimmie Allen Flying Club Exhibit, KC-135, B- 52, 727 and other historic planes. Museum hours 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Sat., noon-5 p.m. Sun. Admission $8, $7 seniors 60-up, $6 children 4-12, ages 3-under free. Information, 316-683-9242.

Museum of World Treasures, 835 E. First St. —Hours 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Sat., noon-5 p.m. Sun. Admission $8.95, $7.95 for seniors, $6.95 ages 4-12, children under 4 free. Tours and group rates available. Information, 316-263-1311.

Old Cowtown Museum, 1865 Museum Blvd. —Hours 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Wed.-Sat., noon-4:30 p.m. Sun., through October. Admission $7.75, $6.50 for seniors, $6 youth 12-17, $5.50 children ages 4-11, free for children under 4 and members. Group rates available. Information, 316-219-1871.

Ulrich Museum of Art, WSU — Hours 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tue.-Fri., 1-5 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Free. Information, 316-978-3664.

Wichita Art Museum, 1400 W. Museum Blvd. —Hours 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tue.-Sat., noon-5 p.m. Sun., closed major holidays. Admission $5, $4 students and seniors, $2 children 5 and up, Saturdays free. Information, 316-268-4921.

Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum, 204 S. Main — Open 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tue.-Fri., 1 to 5 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Museum admission $4 adults, $2 ages 6-16, children under 6 and members free. Information, 316-265-9314.

ART EVENTS

Fall Art A'Fair, paintings, jewelry, ceramics, glass and photos by various artists with music by Nikki Moddelmog, noon-5 p.m. today, Yoga Central, Central and Woodlawn. Free. Information, 316-268-4929.

Art for Lunch, lecture, noon-1 p.m. Tue., Steckline Art Gallery, DeMattias Fine Arts Center, Newman University. Free. Box lunch available to first 20 guests. Information, 316-942-4291, ext. 2199.

40th Annual Art Awards Dinner, reception and dinner with keynote speaker Cynthia Rider, 5:30 p.m. Thu., Mid-America All-Indian Center, 650 N. Seneca. Tickets $30, $25 for members, by calling 316-462-2787, ext. 793, at CityArts through Tue., or from any Arts Council member.

Reception for "Box Art ... Creative Cardboard Constructions by Jessie Montes," 6-8 p.m. Fri., Coutts Museum of Art, 110 N. Main, El Dorado. Free. Information, 316-321-1212.

Grand Opening Music & Art Show, art with music by Soulicit, 8 p.m. Fri., River City Paint Co., 2419 Maple. Free. Information, 316-262-3289.

Art A La Carte, art party with wine and music by Soulstice, 7 p.m. Sat., Guild Hall, St. James Episcopal Church, 3750 E. Douglas. Presented by WSU's Elliott School of Communication students to benefit an after school arts program. Tickets $50. Reservations by phone at 316-207-9109 or by e-mail at stjamesasp@gmail.com or baum1987@yahoo.com.

Entertainment events open to the public are listed without charge, on a space-available basis. Deadline is 5 p.m. Fri. for the Nov. 15 publication. Send information to: Weekend Calendar, Wichita Eagle, P.O. Box 820, Wichita, KS 67201-0820. For more information, call 316-268-6401.