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SUNDAY ARTS CALENDAR

EVENTS

Chisholm Trail Gun Show, 9-4 p.m. today, Kansas Coliseum, 85th North off I-135. Admission $8, $2 for youth 6-12 (Sat. ticket good both days). Information, 316-660-1000.

Holiday Galleria, shopping event to benefit Junior League of Wichita, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. today, Century II Expo Hall. Tickets $8 at www.wichitatix.com, the Century II box office, by calling 316-219-4TIX, and at the door.

76th Annual St. George Lebanese Dinner & Food Sale, noon-7 p.m. today, St. George Orthodox Christian Cathedral, 7515 E. 13th St. Tickets $15, $8 for children 10-under. Information, 316-636-4676 or www.stgeorgecathedral.net.

Quinceanera Fashion Show, 2 p.m. today, Alford Branch Library, 3447 S. Meridian. Free. Information, 316-337-9119.

Gail Lee Martin, talk by the author of "My Flint Hills Childhood," 2-4 p.m. today, Butler County History Center, 383 E. Central, El Dorado. Free. Information, 316-321-9333.

Jazz & Celebrity Fashion Show, with the Wayman Tisdale Band and comedian Jonathan Slocum, 4:30 p.m. today, Century II Concert Hall. Tickets $30, $35 at www.wichitatix.com, or by calling 316-219-4TIX.

Grown & Sexy Show, "Afros & Aphrodisiacs" stage show, live R&B, poetry, spoken word, comedy, singles mixer, 5:30 p.m. today, Murdock Theatre, 20th Century Club, 536 N. Broadway. Advance tickets $15 at CD Tradepost, Upscale Beauty Supply, Queen's Beauty Salon, Loose N'Z and Tonia's Shoe Corner. Information, 316-409-7740 or 316-807-4220.

"An Evening With John Stossell,' lecture by ABC News correspondent and "20/20" co-anchor, 7 p.m. Mon., WSU's Hughes Metropolitan Complex, Oliver and 29th St. North. Free tickets available noon-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri. at the Duerksen Fine Arts Center Box Office, WSU, and at Auto Craft Collision Repair locations. Information, 316-978-3233.

Jimmy Cabrera, Hispanic Heritage Month speaker, 7-8 p.m. Tue., CAC Theater, WSU. Free. Information, 316-978-3034.

Make Your Own Poe Video, a Big Read Wichita event for ages 12-17, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wed., Wichita Public Library, 223 S. Main. Use the library's equipment to film your interpretation of an Edgar Allan Poe poem or record and e-mail to bigreadwichita@gmail.com. Entries will be uploaded to YouTube and Facebook and played at the Teen Masquerade Party Oct. 24. Free. Information, 316-261-8500.

Senior Wednesday: A Trio of Poe, reader's theater, 1:30 p.m. Wed., Wichita Public Library, 223 S. Main. A Big Read Wichita event. Free. Information, 316-261-8500.

Big Read Wichita Event, short talk and book discussion, 5 p.m. Wed., Watermark Books, 4701 E. Douglas. Free. Information, 316-682-1181.

"How to Change the World," a Live From NY's 92nd Street Y broadcast via satellite by Jeffrey Sachs, 7 p.m. Wed., Room 315, Rhatigan Student Center, WSU. Advance tickets $8, by calling 316-686-4741, online at www.mkjf.org; $10 at the door; student tickets $5.

Brunonia Barry, reading and book-signing by the author of "The Lace Reader," 7 p.m. Wed., Watermark Books, 4701 E. Douglas. Free. Information, 316-682-1181.

World Wide Paint Horse Congress, 9 a.m. Wed.-Oct. 18 Kansas Coliseum, 85th North off I-135. Free. Information, 316-660-1000.

Music Theatre of Wichita Guild Fall Luncheon and Annual Meeting, with entertainment by Wayne Bryan & Friends, 11:30 a.m. Thu., Rolling Hills Country Club, 223 S. Westlink. Cost $16. Guest welcome. Reservations, Diana Dobbins, 316-264-3974.

Haus of Brews, German food and beer with the Rotary Foundation's Group Study Exchange team from Germany, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thu., Bradley Fair fountain plaza, 21st and Rock Road. Admission $15, or $25 with beer stein, available by calling Andy Koenigs, 316-218-9293.

Women's Association of the Wichita Symphony Fall Luncheon, with music by Ryu Goto and Youth Symphony members, 11:30 a.m. Fri., Wichita Country Club, 8501 E. 13th St. Tickets $15 (includes lunch), available by calling Janet Elliott, 316-265-4492 by Oct. 13. Guests welcome.

Customer Appreciation Day, grand opening with children's bounce house, clown and other activities, noon Fri.-Oct. 18, Baskin-Robbins, 2126 N. Webb Road. Free. Information, 316-558-3221.

Big Read Wichita Book Discussions, "The Fall of the House of Usher," "Ligeia" and "The Masque of the Red Death," 2:30 p.m. Fri., Wichita Public Library, 223 S. Main. Free. Information, 316-261-8500.

Poe Out Loud — Stories of Entrapment & Catastrophe, 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.

Midwest Beerfest Dinners, 7 p.m. Fri., with Schlafly Beers at Wichita Marriott, 9100 Corporate Hills, and Tallgrass Brewing Co. at Larkspur, 904 E. Douglas. Reservations, 316-682-5502. Menus online at www.midwestbeerfest.com.

Murray Browne, reading and book-signing by the author of "The Book Shopper: A Life in Review," 7 p.m. Fri., Watermark Books, 4701 E. Douglas. Free. Information, 316-682-1181.

Train A-Track-tion, historic train tours, music, food, children's activities, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat., Great Plains Transportation Museum and Cox Communications outdoor area, 700 block of E. Douglas. A fundraiser for the Northern Flyer Alliance. Cost $6, $3 children 3-12, children under 3 free. Information, www.northflyer.org.

Glenville Market Place, market and craft expo, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat., Glenville Bible Baptist Church, 4604 S. Seneca. Free admission. Information, 316-304-2944.

32nd Annual Wichita International Postcard Club Show & Sale, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 18, All Saints gymnasium, 3313 Grand. Free admission. Free seminar 8:30 a.m. Oct. 18 about early pioneer photographers' postcard images. Information, 316-788-4217 or 316-305-8854.

Midwest Beerfest, tasting of more than 350 beers from around the world including Kansas microbrews, silent auction, food from local restaurants available for purchase, 1-4 p.m. Sat., Century II Exhibition Hall. Tickets $30 at wichitatix.com, $12 for designated driver. Presented by the American Institute of Wine & Food. Information, 316-219-4849.

Blues in Delano, motorcycles, food and music, 1-10 p.m. Sat., throughout the Delano District in the 500-1700 blocks of W. Douglas. Free admission with a non-perishable food item for Kansas Food Bank. Information, 316-440-4846, online at www.bungalow26.com.

Shane Elliott, Kansas Writers Association workshop with the Wichita Paranormal Research Society founder, 1:30-4 p.m. Sat., Rockwell Public Library, 5939 E. Ninth St. Free. Information online at www.kwawriters.org.

Wichita Asian Festival, 5:30-10:30 p.m. Sat., Century II Convention Hall. Free. Information, 316-264-9121.

COMING UP

Jazz Friends Community Big Band, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 19, Sebits Auditorium, Riney Fine Arts Center, Friends University. Tickets $8, $5 for seniors, students free. Information, 316-295-5537.

"Wicked — The Untold Story of the Witches of Oz," Theater League Broadway Series, Oct. 21-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., plus matinee 2 p.m. Oct. 22. Tickets $61-$129 at www.wichitatix.com or by calling 316-219-4849.

Seventh Annual Tallgrass Film Festival, Oct. 23-25, downtown Wichita. Tickets to individual screenings, $9; VIP all-access pass, $150 (includes all screenings, galas and VIP events). Other ticket packages available. Information, 316-807-1284, online at www.tallgrassfilmfest.com.

"The Nicest Kids in Town," musical, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23, Sebits Auditorium, Riney Fine Arts Center, Riney Fine Arts Center, Friends University. Tickets $8, $5 for seniors and students. Information, 316-295-5537.

"Monsters, Martinis & Witches, Oh My!" dinner buffet, open bar, showing of "How to Make a Monster: Animatronics in the Movies," trolley ride to and from Century II for "Wicked — The Untold Story of the Witches of Oz," and cast party, 5 p.m.-midnight Oct. 29, Exploration Place. Tickets $100-$175 available online at www.exploration.org, or by calling Bryne, 316-660-0610.

THEATER

"Anastasia Krupnik," theater for ages 8-up, 7 p.m. Thu.-Sat., 2 p.m. Oct. 18, Heather Muller Black Box Theatre, Wichita Children's Theatre, 201 Lulu. Tickets $5.50. Reservations, 316-262-2282.

"The Best Little Haunted House in Texas," melodrama, with the 2009 Halloween Spooktacular Musical Comedy Revue, through October, Mosley Street Melodrama, 234 N. Mosley. Buffet 6:15 p.m. Thu.-Sat., curtain at 7:50; doors open at 6. Dinner/show $26, show only $16 (discounts available). Reservations, 316-263-0222.

"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. Matinee buffet 11:15 a.m. Oct. 22; doors open at 11. Tickets $26.95-$33.95, $14.95 for children 12-under. Information, 316-681-1566, online at www.crownuptown.com.

"Echoes of Anguished Minds," reader's theater, 7:30 p.m. Fri., Mary Jane Teall Theater, Century II. Not suitable for children under 12. Tickets $16 at www.wichitatix, or by calling 316-219-4849.

Fall Ballet, featuring "The Prodigal Son," 2 p.m. today, Sebits Auditorium, Riney Fine Arts Center, Riney Fine Arts Center, Friends University. Tickets $15, $12 for seniors and students. Information, 316-295-5537

"Hello Dolly!" by Music Theatre for Young People, 2:30 p.m. today, Mary Jane Teall Theater, Century II. Tickets $10 at www.wichitatix. Charge by phone, 316-219-4TIX.

"Something's Gotta Give — Remembering Dean Martin & Marilyn Monroe," tribute by Susan Griffiths and Andy DiMino, show 6 p.m. Fri.-Sat., dinner at 7:30, Linzi Theater and The Riley Room at Le Venue, 109 W. Main, Valley Center. Tickets $37 (dinner/show) and $22 (show only) at Select-A-Seat outlets, online at www.selectaseat.com, or by calling 316-755-7328.

"Spider's Web," murder mystery, through Oct. 24, Wichita Community Theatre, 258 N. Fountain. Shows 8 p.m. Thu.-Sat.; doors open at 7:30. Tickets $12, $10 for students, military and seniors. Opening-night tickets are $8. Reservations, 316-686-1282.

"Totally Gnarly '80s," musical-comedy, through October, Cabaret Oldtown, 412 1/2 E. Douglas. Shows 8 p.m. Thu.-Sat., doors open at 7. Tickets $18. Some discounts apply but must be mentioned at time of reservation. Information, 316-265- 4400.

"You Take the Cake," comedy world premiere, through Oct. 25, Kechi Playhouse, 61st North and Oliver, Kechi. Shows 8 p.m. Thu.-Sat., 2:30 p.m. Sun. Tickets $10 Fri.-Sat., $9 Sun. and Thu. Reservations, 316-744-2152.

AUDITIONS

Wichita Chorus Sweet Adelines International — Anyone interested in participating in the Christmas Chorus, sponsored by the Wichita Sweet Adelines Chorus. Auditions are not required. Four public performances are planned for December. Rehearsals are at 7:30 p.m. Mondays at Midtown Community Resource Center, 1150 N. Broadway. Participation fee $20 (scholarships available). Information, 316-943-3900, e-mail gpwilliams1@cox.net, online at www.wichitachorus.com.

MUSIC

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

Kansas City Chorale, Hesston-Bethel Performing Arts Series, 3 p.m. today, Memorial Hall, Bethel College, 300 E. 27th, North Newton. Tickets $8-$17. Season tickets $35-$70. Tickets available by calling 620-327-8158, or 316-284-5205.

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

Oldies Music & More, 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.

Swingin' at the Shadow, dance, 6-9 p.m. Tue., The Shadow, 550 N. Rock Road. Free. Information, 316-305-5699.

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.

Bethel College Chamber Orchestra and Wind Ensemble, 7:30 p.m. Tue., Krehbiel Auditorium, Bethel College, 300 E. 27th, North Newton. Free. Information, 316-284-5264.

Joe Bonamassa, 8 p.m. Thu., Orpheum Theatre, 200 N. Broadway. Tickets $31.50-$47.50 at Select-A-Seat outlets. Charge by phone, 316-755-SEAT.

Waterdeep, Justin McRoberts and SHEL, Hospitals of Hope benefit concert, 7:30 p.m. Fri., Marantha Worship Center, 888 S. Webb Road. Doors open at 6:30. Tickets $12 at http://hospitalsofhope.org/concert.htm, and at the door. Group discounts available online only. Information, 316-262-0964.

Hairball — A Tribute to '80s Hard Rock, 8 p.m. Fri., the Cotillion, 11120 W. Kellogg. Advance tickets $17.50 at Select-A-Seat outlets, the Cotillion, House of Sight & Sound and employee clubs; $20 day of show. Information, 316-722-4201

Charlotte & Terry Crane with the Country HeartBeats, 9-11 p.m. Fri., Riggs Park, 700 Sara Lane, Haysville. Free with Haysville Fall Festival Button. Information, 316-305-1008.

Bill Dry & the Rhythm Riders, Aggie Dry's birthday dance, 7-10 p.m. Sat., Park City Senior Center, 6100 N. Hydraulic. Free. Information, 316-755-1060 or 316-744-1199.

Emerald City Chorus & Friends, Sweet Adelines International concert, 7:30 p.m. Sat., Orpheum Theatre, 200 N. Broadway. Tickets $10, $12 at Select-A-Seat outlets, www.selectaseat.com, and employee clubs. Charge by phone, 316-755-SEAT. Information, 316-263-0884.

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

DJ Wayne Stewart, dance, 8-11 p.m. Sat., Wichita Moose Lodge, 10005 E. Kellogg. Admission $8, members $7. Information, 316-682-7654.

Wichita Symphony Orchestra, "Violin Virtuoso" concert with violinist Ryu Goto, 8 p.m. Sat., 3 p.m. Oct. 18, Century II Concert Hall. Tickets $20-$42 (discounts available) at www.wso.org, or by calling 316-267-7658.

Baila! World Dance Show, 9 p.m. Sat., Safira's Center for World Dance, 2919 E. Kellogg Drive. Cost $7. Information, 316-821-9042.

FALL EVENTS

Rose Hill Fall Festival, noon today, downtown Rose Hill. Admission button $2. Information, 316-776-9880 or www.rosehillrec.com.

"Ghost Riders of the Old West," starring Michael Martin Murphey, 6:30 p.m. Fri., Prairie Rose Chuck Wagon, 15231 SW Parallel Road, Benton. Dinner inside, followed by re-enactment show, songs and ghost stories by the bonfire. Dress for the weather. Tickets $35. Reservations, 316-778-2121.

BOOtanica, fall festival with educational activities in a garden setting, 1-5 p.m. Sat., Botanica, 701 Amidon. Admission $7, children under 2 free. Information, 316-264-0448.

Family Fall Festival, 4-8 p.m. Sat., Camp Hyde, 26201 W. 71st South, Viola. Includes hayrack rides, pumpkin painting, live music, bonfire, food, canoeing, fishing, children's activities, skate park, moonwalks, magic show, costume contest, fireworks. Cost $20 family, $10 for members. Register by Oct. 14 at any YMCA. Information, 316-219-9622 or www/wichitaymca.org.

Haunted Hayrack Ride, dark to midnight each Fri.-Sat. through October, Cox Farm, 6059 S. Seneca. Cost $10. Information, 316-524-8062.

Bergmann's Corn Maze, trivia and riddles posted throughout a 16-acre corn maze, free trailer rides, pumpkins, carnival games, prizes, inflatables for adults and children, at 8401 S. Meridian. Open 6-9 p.m. Thu., 6-11 p.m. Fri., 1-11 p.m. Sat., 1-6 p.m. Sun., through Nov. 7. Admission $9, $7 children 5-12, ages 4-under free. Group rates and alternate hours available. Information, 316-522-3475 or 316-524-1790, online at www.bergmannscornmaze.com.

Cox Farm Corn Maze, open through October at Cox Farm, 6059 S. Seneca. Hours 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Thu.; 5 p.m.-midnight Fri.; 9:30 a.m.-midnight Sat.; 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Sun. Admission $5 Mon.-Thu.; $9 Fri.-Sun., children 7-under $7, children under 4 free. Information, 316-524-8062.

Cox Farm Pumpkin Patch, daily through October at 6059 S. Seneca. Open 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Thu. by reservation (cost $5); 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Fri.-Sun. (cost of $7 includes pumpkin). Call 316-524-8062, to check about additional hours, or check Web site at www.coxfarm.com.

Field of Sceams, haunted attraction presents "The Prophecy" and "Clown Town," Prairie Pines, 4055 N. Tyler Road. Open Fri.-Sat., Oct. 15-18, 22-25 and 28-31. Field open 7:30 p.m.-midnight Fri-Sat., 7:30-11 p.m. Mon.-Thu.; gates open at 7. Cost $14 (one event), or $20 (two events); fast pass $22 (one event), or $35 (two events). Information, 316-303-2037 or www.scaryprairiepines.com.

Forest of Fear, 1-mile-long haunted pathway through the forest plus ghost stories and marshmallow roasting around the campfire, at 7446 51st Road, Udall. Open dusk-midnight Fri-Sat., through October, plus dusk-11 p.m. Thu. and Sun., Oct. 18-29. Ticket $13, $8 for children 9-under. Information, 620-782-4014, or www.udallforestoffear.com.

Haunted Ghost Town, at 3628 S. West. Open Thu.-Sat., through October. Admission $15 ($2 off with canned food donation). Information, 316-516-8815.

Haunted Island, featuring Ravenwood Manor and the Garden of Evil, open 7-11:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat., through October, at Watson Park, 3022 S. McLean Blvd. Ravenwood Manor advance tickets $11, $7 for children 8 and under; $14 and $10 at the gate. Fast pass $19 online, $22 at the gate. Garden of Evil advance tickets $7 online, $8 at the gate. Fast pass tickets $16 gate, $15 online. Both recommended for ages 9-up. Information, 316-529-9940, online at www.theravenwoodmanor.com.

Klausmeyer Dairy Farm, includes pumpkin picking, dairy tours, pig races, playground, hay rack rides, petting zoo, open 10 a.m.-dark Sat. and noon-dark Sun., at 8135 S. 119th West, Clearwater. Open week days by appointment. Packages $5 or $7 per person. Information, 316-706-5391 or 316-706-5609, or www.klausmeyerdairyfarms.com.

Munchkin Pumpkin Patch & Fun Farm, pumpkin picking, wagon rides, farm animals, games, at 1031 N. Hoover Road, Peck. Open 9 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sat., through October. Admission $6, children under 1 free; school groups $5 per person. Cost includes wagon ride (weather permitting), one pumpkin and one gourd. Reservations required for large groups. Information, 316-209-6378, or www.munchkinpumpkinpatch.com.

Pumpkin Harvest Fest at Apple Jack Pumpkin Patch, pumpkin picking, hayrack rides, mazes, petting zoo, children's activities, pumpkin cannon, concessions, 10007 SW Indianola Road, Augusta. Open 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat., noon-6 p.m. Sun., through October. Admission $6, children 1 and under free (discounts available). Information, 316-733-8909 or 316-761-5029, online at www.applejackpumpkinpatch.com.

Sand Castle Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch, with children's play area and hayride to the pumpkin patch, at Gaeddert and Martisko Farms, 13209 E. 82nd, Buhler. Open 6-9:30 p.m. Fri., 2-9:30 p.m. Sat.-Sun., through October. Admission $8, $6 children 4- 10, children 3-under free. Group discounts and other hours available by reservation. Hayrack ride to pumpkin patch ($1) available 2-6 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Information, 620-543-3073, online at www.kansasmaze.com.

Terror at Tanganyika, open 7:30 p.m. today, Fri.-Oct. 18, Oct. 22-25 and Oct. 29-31, Tanganyika Wildlife Park, 183rd West and Maple. Admission $13; fast pass an additional $7. Save $2 with two canned good items. Information, 316-722-5039, or www.twicetheterror.com.

Twin Lakes Terror, open 7:30 p.m. today, Thu.-Oct. 18, Oct. 22-25, Oct. 29-31, Twin Lakes Shopping Center, 2172 N. Amidon. General admission $13 ($11 with two canned food items, to be donated to local charities). Information, 316-722-5039 or www.twinlakesterror.com.

Walters Pumpkin Patch, children's activities and play areas, golf course, corn maze, hayride, pumpkin picking, at 10001 NW U.S. Highway 77, Burns. Hours 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Mon.-Sat., 1-5 p.m. Sun., through October. General admission $6 Mon.-Thu., $8 Fri.-Sun. Flashlight Maze, 7-9 p.m. Fri.-Sat., $8. Haunted Cannery, $13. Punkin' Chunkin', $1. Barrel Train, $1. Information, 316-320-4150, or www.walterspumpkinpatch.com.

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

"Annie Leibovitz: Celebrity Photographer," video, 12:30 p.m. Tue., Wichita Art Museum, 1400 W. Museum Blvd. Included with admission. Information, 316-268-4921.

Art:21 Preview Party: Fantasy, featuring artists Cao-Fei, Mary Heilman, Jeff Koons and Florian Maier-Aichen, 6:30 p.m. Tue., ShiftSpace, 800 E. Third St. Free. Information, 316-978-3664.

"Art in Embassies," slide-lecture by Phil Epp, 7:30 p.m. Thu., Carriage Factory Gallery, Newton. Free. Information, 316-284-2749.

Closing reception for the Wichita Surrealfilm and Art Exhibit, 7-11 p.m. Fri., Commerce Gallery at the Go Away Garage, 508 S. Commerce. Free.

"Do(-)Scream," multimedia installation based on opera by Henry Purcell and text by Virgil, Marlowe and Boch, 6, 7:30 and 9 p.m. Fri.-Sat., Fisch Haus Studios, 524 S. Commerce. Includes film projections, live-feed cameras, slide installations, large-scale photographs and performers. Tickets $5-$20 at www.artofopera.org. RSVP by phone, 316-262-0596.

Art on the Trail, walk the nature trails and watch artists demonstrate plein air painting, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sat., Great Plains Nature Center, 6232 E. 29th St. North. Free admission, children's crafts and refreshments. Information, 316-683-5499.

"Pastel Painting," demonstration by Rosemary Dugan, 1:30 p.m. Sat., Gallery XII, 412 E. Douglas. Free. Information, 316-267-5915.

Art Auction to Benefit Wichita Chamber Chorale, exhibition 6:15 p.m. Sat., auction at 7, CityArts, 334 N. Mead. Donation $5. Information, 316-259-9683.

Entertainment events open to the public are listed without charge, on a space-available basis. Deadline is 5 p.m. Fri. for the Oct. 25 publication. Send information to: Weekend Calendar, Wichita Eagle, P.O. Box 820, Wichita, KS 67201-0820. For more information, call 316-268-6401.

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