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Summer Set Nationals, motorcycle drag racing and Top 40 Motorcycle Show, live entertainment, gates open 4:30 p.m. Sept. 17, 9 a.m. Sept. 18, 8:30 a.m. Sept. 19, Kansas International Dragway, 6800 W. 61st St. North, Maize. Concerts following racing: Apryl & The Get Down with Rudy Love Sr. on Sept. 17; Ten Day Wish and fireworks show on Sept. 18. Crazy Dan Jackson Stunt Bike Shows Sept. 17-18. Fri. admission $10, Sat. admission $15, Sun. admission $20. Weekend pass $35 for all three days, $30 for Sat.-Sun. Children 12-under free all weekend. Information, 316-729-2882, online at http://bartelproductions.com.
Sweet Adelines — A Cappella Celebration Barbershop Style, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Sept. 18, Mary Jane Teall Theater, Century II. Tickets $18, $12 for students; afterglow $7, $12 for students; show/afterglow $23 from www.wichitatix.com. Children under 5 not admitted. Information, 316-219-4849.
"Musical Mysteries," Wichita Wind Ensemble with pianist James Knight, 8 p.m. Sept. 18, Sebits Auditorium, Riney Fine Arts Center, Friends University. Tickets $12, $10 for students and seniors. Information, 316-201-1445.
Senior Expo Gala, dance, music by Cool Blue, hors d'oeuvres, 7-10 p.m. Sept. 22, the Cotillion, 11120 W. Kellogg. Tickets $5 at the door or the Sedgwick County Department on Aging, 2622 W. Central, Suite 500.
Senior Expo, exhibitors, demonstrations, prizes, health screenings, live entertainment, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 23, Botanica, 701 Amidon; Exploration Place, 300 N. McLean Blvd.; Old Cowtown Museum, 1871 Sim Park; and Wichita Art Museum, 1400 W. McLean Blvd. Free admission to anyone age 55-up. Transportation between venues provided. Lunch at all locations $6. Information, 316-660-5120 or 800-367-7298, online at www.sedgwickcounty.org.
Storyhill, acoustic duo, 7 p.m. Sept. 23, Jet BBQ, 1100 E. Third St. Tickets $15. Reservations available by e-mailing barney@barneybyardpromotions.com.
"Twelfth Night," Shakespeare comedy by Wichita State University's School of Performing Arts, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 23-25, 2 p.m. Sept. 26, Wilner Auditorium, WSU. Tickets $10 (discounts available). Box office, 316-978-3233.
McConnell Air Show, open house, Sept. 25-26, McConnell Air Force Base. Includes the Thunderbirds, Navy F/A-18 Hornet team, U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III, Air National Guard stunt plane, Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, the Big Red One's M1A1 Adams Main Battle Tank, aerial and static displays, recognition of World War II veterans, children's activities and play area, Dan Buchannon's night glider show and Randy Ball's MiG-17 afterburner. Gates open at 10 a.m. Park at Cessna Field, north of Pawnee and Rock Road. Overflow parking available at Boeing and Spirit. Special parking on base for those with DMV handicapped placards. Free. Information, www.mcconnell.af.mil or 316-759-3141.
Wichita Wagonmasters Downtown Chili Cookoff, live music, chili tasting, children's rides, pepper eating contest, noon Sept. 25, 600 block of E. Douglas. Tasting kit $5. Competitors may sign up online at www.wagonmasterschili.com (fee required).
Wichita Symphony Orchestra and Rockapella, pops concert conducted by Michael Krajewski, 8 p.m. Sept. 25, Century II Concert Hall. Tickets $5-$40 at the box office, at www.wso.org, or by calling 316-267-7658.
Sing-A-Long Sound of Music, film and costume contest, 8 p.m. Sept. 25, Orpheum Theatre, 200 N. Broadway. Tickets $15. Information, 316-263-0884.
Krista Detor, "Voices of the Prairie, a Tribute to Scott Russell Sanders, Wendell Berry and Wes Jackson," for the Prairie Window Concert Series, 4:30 p.m. Sept. 26, Dyck Arboretum of the Plains, 177 W. Hickory, Hesston. Tickets $20. Season tickets (seven shows) available. Information, 620-327-8127.
Veggie Tales Live — Sing Yourself Silly, 1 and 7 p.m. Sept. 28, Central Christian Church, 29th North and Rock Road. Tickets $15, Gold Circle $25, available at www.itickets.com, Perfect Peace Christian Lifestyle Store, or by calling 800-965-9324.
The Red Chair Affair, 6 p.m. Sept. 29, Wichita Marriott Hotel, 9100 Corporate Hills. A benefit for the Orpheum Theatre. Tickets $45. Reservations, 316-263-0884.
ArtAID Cocktail Party, music by Nouveau Quintet, games, entertainment, 6-9 p.m. Oct. 1, parking lot between Planet Hair and Rain, Douglas and Emporia. Sponsored by The Bar's Open to benefit Positive Directions Information, 316-263-2214.
Holiday Galleria Premier Party, a benefit for Junior League of Wichita projects, 6:30-10:30 p.m. Oct. 7, Century II Expo Hall. Tickets $50. Information, 316-682-7473.
Holiday Galleria, shopping event to benefit Junior League of Wichita projects, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Oct. 8, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 9, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 10, Century II Expo Hall. Tickets $8. Information, 316-682-7473.
Girls' Night Out, a Holiday Galleria event to benefit Junior League of Wichita projects, 5-9 p.m. Oct. 8, Century II Expo Hall. Advance tickets $10, $12 at the door. Information, 316-682-7473.
Great Plains Renaissance Festival, includes Joustevolution, Tribal Circus, pirates, live entertainment, food, arts and crafts, 10 a.m. Oct. 9-10, Sedgwick County Park, 6300 W. 13th St. Adult weekend pass $15. Advance single-day tickets $8, free for children at Agents of Comics, Damm Music, Book-A-Holic, Chisholm Trail 8 Theatres, employee clubs and online at www.greatplainsrenfest.com; $10 and $3 at the gate.
Community Catwalk Brunch & Fashion Show, a Holiday Galleria event to benefit Junior League of Wichita projects, 11 a.m. Oct. 9, Century II Expo Hall. Tickets $40. Information, 316-682-7473.
"Das Rheingold," live New York Metropolitan Opera simulcast for The Met: Live in HD Series, noon Oct. 9, Louise C. Murdock Theatre, 20th Century Center, 536 N. Broadway. Tickets $18, $12 for students at www.murdocktheatre.com. Information, 316-263- 1665.
An Evening With Jim Lehrer, stories and commentary by Lehrer with cocktail reception and dinner, 6-10 p.m. Oct. 9, Hyatt Regency, 400 W. Waterman. Tickets $100 available at www.kpts.org/lehrer or by calling 316-838-3090.
ArtAID 17 — Sideshow, silent and live art auctions, runway show, dance to music by the Naughty Astronauts, 7 p.m. Oct. 9, the Cotillion, 11120 W. Kellogg. A benefit for Positive Directions. Advance tickets $65, $75 at the door. VIP tickets available by calling Positive Directions, 316-263-2214. Presented by Planet Hair, Greteman Group, Bud Light, Kansas CW and 104.5 The Fox. Charge by phone, 316-722-4201.
"Ghouls Night Out," Emerald City Chorus concert, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 9, Orpheum Theatre, 200 N. Broadway. Tickets $15 at Select-A-Seat outlets. Information, 316-755-SEAT.
