SUNDAY ARTS CALENDAR

EVENTS

Chronicles: Risen, gaming, anime and sci-fi convention, 8 a.m.-10 p.m. today, LaQuinta Inn, 7335 E. Kellogg. Gaming Hall open all night. Tickets $30 (good two days), available at Prairie Dog Comics. Information, www.chroniclesconvention.com.

"Images of Paraguay," lecture by Reinhild Kauenhoven Janzen, 3:30 p.m. today, Kauffman Museum, 27th and Main, North Newton. Free. Information, Rachel Pannabecker, 316-283-1612.

"Float into Spring," tea with spring fashion show by Ann's Fashions, 1 p.m. Wed., 20th Century Clubhouse, 536 N. Broadway. Tickets $5. Reservations, 316-722-5897.

Senior Wednesday, "Kansas and the Great Migration," program by Doretha Williams, 10 a.m. Wed., Ulrich Museum of Art, WSU. Free. Information, 316-978-3664.

B.D. Tharp, book-signing by the author of "Feisty Family Values," 7 p.m. Thu., Watermark Books, 4701 E. Douglas. Free. Information, 316-682-1181.

Monster Jam Thunder Nationals, 7:30 p.m. Fri., 2 and 7:30 p.m. Sat., Intrust Bank Arena. Tickets $22-$37 at Select-A-Seat outlets and the arena box office. Select children's seats $9. Charge by phone, 316-755-SEAT.

Wichita Military Gun & Collectibles Show, buy, sell or trade, plus free appraisals and large military display, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat., 9 a.m.-3 p.m. March 21, Cessna Activity Center, 2744 S. George Washington Blvd. Admission $4, children 12- under free with paid adult. Information, Shawn, 316-210-3255.

B.D. Tharp, book-signing by the author of "Feisty Family Values," 2-5 p.m. Sat., Barnes & Noble, 1920 N. Rock Road. Free. Information, 316-315-0421.

35th Annual Beautillion, scholarship competition for young African-American men and women, 7 p.m. Sat., Century II Concert Hall. Sponsored by Links Inc., Wichita Chapter. Tickets $15, $18 at the door; $8 and $10 for children ages 12-under. Information, 316-264-9121.

COMING UP

Barrage, concert, 7 p.m. March 23-24, Mary Jane Teall Theater, Century II. Tickets $26 at www.wichitatix.com or by calling 316-219-4849.

Organist Ludger Lohmann, Rie Bloomfield Organ Series 7:30 p.m. March 23, Wiedemann Recital Hall, WSU. Tickets $7 (discounts available). Information, 316-978-3233.

"Hansel and Gretel," Once Upon a Time show for the 2- to 8-year-old audience, 10 a.m. and 1:45 p.m. March 25; 10 and 11:30 a.m. and 6:15 p.m. March 26; 11:30 a.m. March 27, Wichita Children's Theatre & Dance Center, 201 Lulu. Tickets $5.50 (pizza $1.50). Reservations, 316-262-2282.

"The Wiyos of Oz," Wichita Contemporary Dance Theatre spring concert, WSU Dance, 7:30 p.m. March 25-27, 3 p.m. March 28, Wilner Auditorium, WSU. Tickets $10. Information, 316-978-3233.

"Carmen," Wichita Grand Opera with Marcello Giordani and Audrey Babcock, 7 p.m. March 27, Century II Concert Hall. Single tickets $35-$85. Information, 316-262-8054.

THEATER

"All Shook Up," musical, through April 4, 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. Matinee buffet 11:15 a.m. March 25, doors open at 11. Tickets $26.95-$33.95, $14.95 for children 12-under. Information, 316-681-1566, online at www.crownuptown.com.

Cindy Summers — One Voice, musical revue of the songs of Patsy Cline, Karen Carpenter and Judy Garland, extended through March 27, Cabaret Oldtown, 412 1/2 E. Douglas. Shows 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat.; doors open at 7. Tickets $18. Reservations, 316- 265-4400.

"The Legend of Molly Malone," with the Luck of the Irish Musical Comedy Revue, through April 3, Mosley Street Melodrama, 234 N. Mosley. Buffet 6:15 p.m. Thu-Sat., curtain at 7:50; buffet 5:15 p.m. Sun., curtain at 6:50. Dinner/show $26; show only $16. Discounts available. Reservations, 316-263-0222.

Michael Flatley's Lord of the Dance, presented by Theater League, 7:30 p.m. Mon., Century II Concert Hall. Tickets $47 and $52 at the WichitaTix box office, online at www.wichitatix.com, or by calling 316-219-4849.

"The New Century," comedy, 8 p.m. Wed.-Sat., 7 p.m. March 21, Wichita Community Theatre, 258 N. Fountain. For mature audiences. Tickets $12, $10 for seniors, military and students. Reservations, 316-686-1282.

"Pinkalicious," children's musical-comedy, through April 3, Crown Uptown Theatre, 3207 E. Douglas. Buffet 11:15 a.m., doors open at 11. Tickets $8.95. Information, 316-681-1566, online at www.crownuptown.com.

FILMS

"The Horse Boy," film screening, wine and cheese reception and music by Knocknasheega, 6 p.m. Thu., Murfin Stables, Flint Hills Therapeutic Riding Center, 143rd East and 13th. A benefit for Tallgrass Film Festival and the riding center. Film followed by a Q&A with Theresa Flaigle of the Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association. Ticket $12, $10 for seniors and students. Information, 316-650-2391.

"One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest," film, 7 p.m. Thu., the Orpheum, 200 N. Broadway. Tickets $5 (discounts available). Information, 316-263-0884.

"Manon of the Spring," film, 7:30 p.m. Fri., Louise C. Murdock Theatre, 20th Century Club Building, 536 N. Broadway. In French with English subtitles. Tickets $5. Information, 316-263-1665.

MUSIC

Take Three, tea dance, 2-5 p.m. today, Newton American Legion, 400 S. Spencer, Newton. Cost $4. Information, 316-283-2233.

Wichita Symphony Orchestra, Fanfare for Three Uncommon Men, conducted by Andrew Sewell, 3 p.m. today, Century II Concert Hall. Tickets $20-$42 (discounts available) at www.wso.org, or by calling 316-267-7658.

Swingin' Sunday, dance, 6:30-10 p.m. today, Harry Reese Dance Studio, 1628 George Washington Blvd. Presented by Wichita Swing Dance Society. Cost $5, members $3. Information, 316-305-5699.

St. Patrick Singles Dance Mixer, 7 p.m. today, American Legion Post No. 401, 101 E. 31st St. South. Cost $5. Information, PSN Hotline, 316-942-5117.

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.

Jared Brickman, Tuesday Night Jazz Series, 8 p.m. Tue., Fisch Haus Studios, 524 S. Commerce. Free; all ages welcome. Information, 316-263-6770.

Charlotte & Terry Crane with the Country HeartBeats, dinner and dance, 5 p.m. Wed., Derby Senior Center, 611 Mulberry, Derby. Cost $10 (includes dinner). Reservations required, 316-305-1008 or 316-788-2630.

The Mudbugs, with the Medicine River Boys, 7 p.m. Thu., Louise C. Murdock Theatre, 20th Century Club building, 536 N. Broadway. Doors open at 6. Presented by the Kansas Acoustic Arts Association. Tickets $10. Information, 316-263-1665.

Glenn Miller Orchestra, Hesston-Bethel Performing Arts Series concert, 7:30 p.m. Thu., Memorial Hall, Bethel College, 300 E. 27th, North Newton. Tickets $14-$17. Information, 620-327-8158 or 316-284-5205.

Spring Fling 2010, Kris Allen, Flo-Rida, 3OH!3, Iyaz, Kevin Rudolf, Allison Iraheta, 7:30 p.m. Thu., Hartman Arena, 8151 N. Hartman Arena Drive, Park City. Tickets $21-$35 at the Hartman Arena Box Office, by calling 888-755-2583, online at www.stage1tickets.com.

Reckless Kelly, with Back Porch Mary, 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.

Salsa Wichita Dance Party, 9 p.m. Fri., Harry Reese Dance Studio, 1628 George Washington Blvd. Cost $5. Information, 316-612-0200.

Crystal Ballroom Grand Opening, dance, dinner and show, 6-10 p.m. Sat., Crystal Ballroom, 8025 E. Douglas. Advance tickets $15 by calling 316-685-7000; $20 at the door.

Bill Dry & the Rhythm Riders, birthday dance for Maxine Croy, 7-10 p.m. Sat., Park City Senior Center, 6100 N. Hydraulic. Donation $3. Information, 316-755-1060 or 316-744-1199.

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

Tab Benoit, 8 p.m. Sat., the Cotillion, 11120 W. Kellogg. Advance tickets $15 at Select-A-Seat outlets, the Cotillion, House of Sight & Sound and employee clubs; $18 day of show. Credit card orders, 316-722-4201 or www.thecotillion.com.

The Martinaires, dance, 8-11 p.m. Sat., Moose Lodge, 10005 E. Kellogg. Admission $8, members $5. Information, 316-682-7654.

CALL FOR ENTRIES

Art Pride Parade — Participants are sought for a parade to rally community support for visual and performing arts, held 11 a.m.-1 p.m. May 29, in Delano, tentatively from Walnut Street to Century II. Parade ideas include floats, stilts, balloons, performance art, costumes, traveling art installations, dancing, music. For questions and to state intent to participate, send e-mail to kristinbeal@gmail.com. The deadline is March 22.

MUSEUMS

Botanica, 701 Amidon — Open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri. year-round, with extended hours until 8 p.m. daily and 1-5 p.m. Sun., April-October (except most major holidays). Gallery free; garden admission $7, $6 seniors 62-up, $3 youth 3-12, under 2 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. —Winter hours 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tue.-Sat., through April 15. 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 $7, $5 for seniors, $3 for students, free for children under 5. Saturdays always 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

Opening reception for Pastel National 2010, 5-7 p.m. Fri., 3/19 Wichita Center for the Arts, 9112 E. Central. On exhibit 1-5 p.m. Tue.-Sun., through May 16. Free. Information, 316-634-2787.

Artists' reception for " Works of Faith," paintings, sculpture, pottery, photos, fiber, wood, enamel and glass by 16 artists, 6-9 p.m. Fri., Karg Art Glass, 111 N. Oliver, Kechi, with music by Trevor Stewart. Free. Information, 316-744-2442.