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SUNDAY ARTS CALENDAR

EVENTS

Cartoon Skate, children skate with characters from Clifford the Big Red Dog and Super Why, 1-4 p.m. today, Wichita Ice Center, 505 Maple. Cost $5 (includes skate rental). Information, 316-337-9199, ext. 101.

"Consciousness, Living Art & Taxidermy in 'The Raven'," lecture/discussion by Ami Regier, 3:30 p.m. today, Kauffman Museum, 27th and Main, North Newton. A Big Read Wichita event. Free. Information, 316-283-1612.

Mike Huckabee, book-signing by the author, talk show host and former Arkansas governor, 10:30 a.m. Mon., Watermark Books, 4701 E. Douglas. Free. Information, 316-682-1181.

Cattle Towns and Soiled Doves, program by Marla Matkin, 2:30 p.m. Mon., Alford Branch Library, 3447 S. Meridian. Free. Information, 316-337-9119.

"Jesse James' Hidden Treasure," History Channel show watch party with Ron Pastore, 7 p.m. Mon., The Pumphouse, 825 E. Second. Free. Information, 316-461-1118.

Salute to Veterans, 10 a.m. Tue., Century II Expo Hall. Presented by the Wichita Public Schools' JROTC program. Free. Information, 316-264-9121.

Kansas Women of Distinction Publication Party, social 5:30 p.m. Tue., program 6 p.m., Courtyard at the Marriott, 820 E. Second St. Cost $15. Information, Dress for Success Wichita, 316-945-8779.

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

Wichita Farm Show, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tue., 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Wed., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Thu., Kansas Coliseum, 85th North (Exit 17) off I-135. Admission $1. Information, 316-660-1000 or 620-663-5626.

Ree Drummon, book-signing and cooking demonstration by the author of "The Pioneer Woman Cooks," 7 p.m. Wed., Watermark Books, 4701 E. Douglas. Free. Information, 316-682-1181.

Poe Out Loud — Stories of Mystery & Detection, reading and discussion of works by Edgar Allan Poe, 7 p.m. Fri., Barnes & Noble, 1920 N. Rock Road. A Big Read Wichita event. Free. Information, 316-315-0421.

"Know Thyself (the Most Ancient Spiritual Teaching)," talk by poet and metaphilosopher Red Hawk, 7-9 p.m. Fri., First Unitarian Universalist Church of Wichita, 7202 E. 21st St. Book sale and book-signing follow. Free admission. Information, 316-684-3481.

"A Universe of Dreams," music, poetry and stories with Ensemble Galilei, Neal Conan and Hubble space telescope images for the Hesston-Bethel Performing Arts Series, 7:30 p.m. Fri., Hesston Mennonite Church, 309 S. Main, Hesston. Tickets $10-$23 by calling 620-327-8158 or 316-284-5205, online at www.hesstonbooks.com.

Vintage Vogue, shopping event, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat., Le Venue, 109 W. Main, Valley Cebter. Tickets $10 at Select-A-Seat outlets. Information, 316-755-9808.

Wichita Military Guns & Collectibles Show, buy, sell or trade, free appraisals, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat., 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 15, Cessna Activity Center, 2744 S. George Washington Blvd. Admission $4, free for children under 12 accompanied by adult.

Lincoln Cottage Presentation, historical artifacts pertaining to Albert See and President Lincoln with Betty Kessler and Frank Milligan, 1 p.m. Sat., Alford Branch Library, 3447 S. Meridian. Free. Information, 316-261-8500.

Veterans Day Powwow, hosted by the Wichita Kansas Intertribal Warrior Society, 1-10 p.m. Sat., 1-6 p.m. Nov. 15, Mid-America All-Indian Center, 650 N. Seneca. Sat.: gourd dancing 1-5 p.m., dinner 5-6 p.m., grand entry 6:30 p.m., intertribal dancing 7-10 p.m.; Sun.: gourd dancing all day. Free. Information, 316-708-6254.

COMING UP

"The Glider," drama, Nov. 18-22, Wichita Center for the Arts, 9112 E. Central. Shows 8 p.m. Wed-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Tickets $20, $18 for members and seniors, $10 for students. Box office, 316-315-0151, online at www.wcfta.com.

Holiday Wreath Festival, sale of holiday gifts, decorations and baked goods to benefit the museum, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 19-20, Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum, 204 S. Main. Free admission. Lunch ($12) served 11 a.m.-1 p.m. daily. Reservations for groups of six or more, 316-265-9314.

"A Crown Uptown Christmas," holiday musical-comedy, Nov. 19-Dec. 31, 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.

Gingerbread Village Preview Party, food, spirits, entertainment, advance look at the gingerbread village and auction, 6 p.m. Nov. 19, Parish Hall, Church of the Magdalen, 12626 E. 21st St. Tickets $75 by e-mailing alwgingerbread@gmail.com or online at www.assistanceleaguewichita.org. Information, 316-687-5633.

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.

"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.

THEATER

"The Burning Room," WSU Second Stage, 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sat.-Nov. 15, Welsbacher Theatre, WSU's Hughes Metropolitan Comples, 5915 E. 29th St. North. Tickets $10 (discounts available). Information, 316-978-3233.

"Chicago," musical, today, Crown Uptown Theatre, 3207 E. Douglas. Buffet 4:15 p.m., 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, 10 a.m. and 1:45 p.m. Thu., 10 and 11:30 a.m. Fri., 11:30 a.m. Sat., Wichita Children's Theatre & Dance Center, 201 Lulu. Tickets $5.50 (pizza $1.50). Reservations, 316-262-2282.

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

"Mikado," Wichita Grand Opera, 3 p.m. today, 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, 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 p.m. today, Kechi Playhouse, 61st North and Oliver, Kechi. Tickets $10, $9 for matinees. Reservations, 316-290-9259.

"Wicked — The Untold Story of the Witches of Oz," Theater League Broadway Series, 7:30 p.m. today, Century II Concert Hall. Tickets $61-$129 at www.wichitatix.com or by calling 316-219-4849.

FILMS

Laurel & Hardy and Three Stooges Films, "The Live Ghost," "You Nazty Spy!" and "Pack Up Your Troubles," 6:30-10 p.m. Fri., 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. Fri., Murdock Theatre, 536 N. Broadway. Tickets $5. Information, 316-263-1665.

MUSIC

Organist Brett Valliant, Betty Angulo Memorial Concert Series, 3 p.m. today, First Presbyterian Church, 525 N. Broadway. Free. Information, 316-263-0248.

Pianist Rudolf Budginias, for the El Dorado Community Concert Series, 3 p.m. today, El Dorado Middle School, 500 W. Central, El Dorado. Admission by subscription of $45, $10 for students (discounts available). Information, Shirley Longfellow, 316-321- 6742, or Sheila Johnson, 316-321-9601.

13th Annual Chamber Music Series, first concert in the series with pianist Julianne McLean, 3 p.m. today, First Unitarian Universalist Church of Wichita, 7202 E. 21st St. Free. Information, 316-269-1506.

WSU Jazz Arts I and Mid-Kansas Jazz Ensemble, 7:30 p.m. today, Miller Concert Hall, Duerksen Fine Arts Center, WSU. Tickets $7 (discounts available). Box office, 316-978-3233.

Zoe Lewis & The Rubber Band, Prairie Window Concert Series, 4:30 p.m. today, Dyck Arboretum of the Plains, 177 W. Hickory, Hesston. Tickets $17, $10 for children. Season tickets available. Soup supper available for purchase. Information, 620-327- 8127.

World Dance Show, Heartland Middle Eastern Culture and Dance Show, 6 p.m. today, Sedgwick County Extension Center, 7001 W. 21st St. Admission $2.

November Birthdays Single Dance Mixer, with canned food drive for charities, 7 p.m. today, American Legion Post No. 401, 101 E. 31st St. South. Cost $5. Information, PSN Hotline, 316-942-5117.

Chevelle, with Halestorm, 8 p.m. today, the Cotillion, 11120 W. Kellogg. Advance tickets $23 at Select-A-Seat outlets, the Cotillion, House of Sight & Sound and employee clubs, unless otherwise noted. Charge by phone, 316-722-4201 or www.thecotillion.com; $25 day of show.

Faculty Brass Quintet, 7:30 p.m. Mon., Alumni Auditorium, Friends University. Free. Information, 316-295-5537.

Hank III and Assjack, with Those Poor Bastards, 8 p.m. Mon., the Cotillion, 11120 W. Kellogg. Advance tickets $20 at Select-A-Seat outlets, the Cotillion, House of Sight & Sound and employee clubs, unless otherwise noted; $22 day of show. Charge by phone, 316-722-4201 or www.thecotillion.com.

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.

Cool Blue, Swing Night, 6:30-10 p.m. Tue., The Shadow, 550 N. Rock Road. Free. All ages. Information, 316-305-5699.

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

Organist Anna Myeong, Rie Bloomfield Organ Series, 7:30 p.m. Tue., Wiedemann Recital Hall, WSU. Tickets $10 (discounts available). Box office, 316-978-3233.

Jewell, 8 p.m. Tue., the Orpheum, 200 N. Broadway. Tickets $38-$98 at Select-A-Seat outlets. Charge by phone, 316-755-SEAT. Information, 316-263-0884.

Newton Old-Time Community Contra Dance, music by Flatland String Band and caller Carol Barry, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Thu., First Missionary Church, 1300 Berry, Newton. Cost $7, $4 students with ID, $2 children. Information, 316-283-2774.

WSU Concert Chorale, with Ann Glasmann, harp, and featuring tenor soloist Aaron Short, 7:30 p.m., Wiedemann Recital Hall, WSU. Tickets $7 (discounts available). Box office, 316-978-3233.

Bellamy Brothers, concert, 7 p.m. Fri., Old Mill Theater, 111 Old Mill Lane, Buhler. Doors open at 6. Tickets $50. Information, 620-960-6455.

Bob & Tom Comedy All-Stars, comedy concert, 7:30 p.m. Fri., the Cotillion, 11120 W. Kellogg. Doors open at 6. Not appropriate for all ages. Advance tickets $32.50 at Select-A-Seat outlets, the Cotillion, House of Sight & Sound and employee clubs; $35 day of show. Charge by phone and information, 316-722-4201.

"A Universe of Dreams," music, poetry and stories with Ensemble Galilei, Neal Conan and Hubble space telescope images for the Hesston-Bethel Performing Arts Series, 7:30 p.m. Fri., Hesston Mennonite Church, 309 S. Main, Hesston. Tickets $10-$23 by calling 620-327-8158 or 316-284-5205, online at www.hesstonbooks.com.

Swing Dance, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Sat., Harry Reese Dance Studio, 1628 George Washington Blvd. Sponsored by the Lindy Bombers. Cost $7-$15. Information, 316-305-5699.

Charlotte & Terry Crane with the Country HeartBeats, 7-10 p.m. Sat., Park City Senior Center, 6100 N. Hydraulic, Park City. Advance tickets $7.50 by calling 316-305-1008; $10 at the door.

Bucky Fowler Band, 6 p.m. Sat., Quail Valley Fun Barn, 9313 194th Drive, Winfield. Advance tickets $20 (includes all-you-can-eat dinner), $25 at the door. Information, 620-221-0052 or 620-222-2154.

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

Powder River Band, 8-11 p.m. Sat., Moose Lodge ballroom, 10005 E. Kellogg. Admission $10. Information, 316-682-7654.

Wichita Symphony Orchestra, with pianist Christopher Taylor and guest conductor Daniel Hege, 8 p.m. Sat., 3 p.m. Nov. 15, Century II Concert Hall. Tickets $20-$42 (discounts available) at www.wso.org, or by calling 316-267-7658.

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.

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

Grand Opening Dedication, 1-5 p.m. today, St. Anthony Church, 258 N. Ohio. Includes tours of the restored 1905 St. Clare Sunshine Room, art exhibit and sale of religious paintings, artifacts and icons by Lynda Beck, Raphael Robles and Jennifer Walterscheid, and music by Gino and Martina Salerno. Free. Information, 316-264-9352.

"Andrew Wyeth Self-Portrait: Snow Hill," video, 12:30 p.m. Tue., Wichita Art Museum, 1400 W. Museum Blvd. Included with admission. Information, 316-268-4921.

Artists' reception for "Imagine Ireland," works by Rosemary Dugan, Judy Dove and Maureen Walter, 5-7:30 p.m. Tue., Andover Public Library, 1511 E. Central, Andover. On exhibit through November. Free. Information, 316-558-3500.

Opening reception for "Artists-in-Residence," 3:30-7 p.m. Thu., Larksfield Place Gallery, 7373 E. 29th North. Free. RSVP required by calling 316-858-3910.

"Almost Human — Making Robots Think," lecture by Lee Gutkind, 6 p.m. Thu., 210 McKnight Art Center, WSU. Free. Information, 316-978-3664.

WAM Contemporaries Moroccan Dinner, with champagne and tour of "The Wyeths: Three Generations," 6:30 p.m. Thu., Wichita Art Museum, 1400 W. Museum Blvd. Tickets $60, members $40. Information, 316-268-4921.

Opening reception for "Sharing Visions," USD 259 faculty exhibit, 5-8 p.m. Fri., 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. Fri., 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.

Entertainment events open to the public are listed without charge, on a space-available basis. Deadline is 5 p.m. Fri. for the Nov. 22 publication. Send information to: Weekend Calendar, Wichita Eagle, P.O. Box 820, Wichita, KS 67201-0820. For more information, call 316-268-6401.