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Posted on Sun, Oct. 18, 2009

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SUNDAY ARTS CALENDAR

EVENTS

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

32nd Annual Wichita International Postcard Club Show & Sale, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. today, 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.

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

Open Call for Models, 1-4 p.m. today, Models and Images, 434 N. Oliver. Scouts from Elite Chicago, Ford Chicago, VNY, Wilhelmina NY, NY Models, LA Models, Marilyn NY and Vision LA are looking for male and female models, ages 11-26. Kristian Sorge, a TV and film casting director, will also attend. No fee. Information, 316-612-9070.

Sue Hughey, book-signing by the author of "Herby's Secret Formula," 2-4 p.m. today, Watermark Books, 4701 E. Douglas. Free. Information, 316-682-1181.

Robert Collins and T.M. Hunter, book-signing event by the authors of "Lisa's Way" and "Heroes Die Young," 2-4 p.m. today, Book Grinder, 2222 W. Central, El Dorado. Free.

Hot Models Cool Fashion, fashion show, 7 p.m. today, Orpheum Theatre, 200 N. Broadway. Tickets $25. Information, Models & Images, 316-612-9070.

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

Senior Wednesday, program "Reading Roadside Kansas," by Jay Price, 10-11:30 a.m. Wed., Ulrich Museum of Art, WSU. Free. Information, 316-978-3664.

Senior Wednesday, cultural enrichment program for people over age 55, 1:30 p.m. Wed., Kansas African American Museum, 601 N. Water. Free. Information, 316-262-7651.

Johnny Appleseed Festival, dinner 5:30 p.m. Wed., programs at 6, Bluestem Elementary School, 502 Mill Road, Leon. Programs include "Boots & Stetsons: The Kansas Cowboy" by James Hoy, auction and emcee Larry Hatteberg. Offering. Information, 316-745-9971.

Trenton Lee Stewart, book-signing and reading by the author of "The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Prisoner's Dilemma," 7 p.m. Wed., Watermark Books, 4701 E. Douglas. Free. Information, 316-682-1181.

Doris Chang, reading and book-signing by the author of "Women's Movements in Twentieth-Century Taiwan," 7 p.m. Thu., Watermark Books, 4701 E. Douglas. Free. Information, 316-682-1181.

Hands All Around Quilt Show, presented by Emma Creek Quilt Guild, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Fri.-Sat., Carriage Factory Gallery, 128 E. Sixth, Newton. Admission $3. Information, 316-284-0408.

Pickles to Peppernuts Fall Festival Bazaar, 2-8 p.m. Oct. 23, 9 a.m.-noon Oct. 24, Woodland United Methodist Church, 1100 W. 15th St. Free admission. Lasagna dinner 5-7 p.m. Fri. Cost $8, $4 for children 12-under. Information, 316-295-5682.

Poe Out Loud — Stories of Madness & Murder, 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.

Galilean Nights Star Party, telescopes for sky viewing, 7:30-10 p.m. Fri., Borders parking lot, 1715 N. Rock Road. Presented by Kansas Astronomical Observers. Free. Information, 316-634-0800. Men of Chippendales, 9 p.m. Fri., the Cotillion, 11120 W. Kellogg. Doors open at 8. Advance tickets $30 VIP, $20 general admission, at Select-A-Seat outlets, the Cotillion, House of Sight & Sound and employee clubs. Must be 18 to enter, 21 to drink. Party packages available. Charge by phone and information, 316-722-4201.

Delta Market, shopping event to benefit St. Jude's Children's Hospital and Victory in the Valley, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat., Delta Delta Delta Chapter House, 3912 E. 21st St. Free admission. Information, 316-733-9148.

Tim Raglin, book-signing by the illustrator of "The 13 Days of Halloween," 10:30 a.m. Sat., Watermark Books, 4701 E. Douglas. Free. Information, 316-682-1181.

Masquerade Party, a Big Read Wichita event for ages 12-17, 12:30-2 p.m. Sat., Wichita Public Library, 223 S. Main. Free. Information, 316-261-8500.

Marion Moore Hill, book-signing by the author of "Deadly Design," 2 p.m. Sat., Barnes & Noble, 1920 N. Rock Road. Free. Information, 316-315-0421.

"The Bells," poetry reading by J.R. Hurst with carillon concert by Robert Town, 3 p.m. Sat., Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum, 204 S. Main. A Big Read Wichita event for ages 10 through adult. Free. Information, 316-265-9314.

Spine Ticklers: Gently Scary Stories, by Judy Nichols for ages 5-9, 2 p.m. Sat., Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum, 204 S. Main. A Big Read Wichita event. Adults may attend. Free. Information, 316-265-9314.

COMING UP

"Noises Off," comedy, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 29-Nov. 1, Alumni Auditorium, 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.

"Meg," staged by the Guild Hall Players, 8 p.m. Oct. 29-31, 7 p.m. Nov. 1, St. James Episcopal Church, 3750 E. Douglas. Tickets $10, $5 for students. Information, 316-683-5686.

Community Orchestra Concert, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 30, Sebits Auditorium, Riney Fine Arts Center, Friends University. Tickets $10, $8 for seniors and students. Information, 316-295-5537.

THEATER

"Anastasia Krupnik," theater for ages 8-up, 2 p.m. today, 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. Thu.; doors open at 11. Tickets $26.95-$33.95, $14.95 for children 12-under. Information, 316-681-1566, online at www.crownuptown.com.

"Medea," Greek tragedy by the WSU School of Performing Arts, 7:30 p.m. Thu.-Sat., 2 p.m. Oct. 25, Wilner Auditorium, WSU. Tickets $10 (discounts available). Box office, 316-978-3233.

"The Nicest Kids in Town," musical, 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.

"Spider's Web," murder mystery, through Sat., 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.

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

"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.

FILMS

"The Phantom of the Opera" Revisited, film with a score improvised by organist Brett Valliant, 7 p.m. Wed., Wichita Public Library, 223 S. Main. Free. Information, 316-261-8500.

MUSIC

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

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

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

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

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.

"Songs for the Inner Child," WSU Madrigal Singers and Chamber Singers, with the West High School Madrigal Singers, 7:30 p.m. Tue., Wiedemann Recital Hall, WSU. Tickets $7, $3 for students (discounts available). Information, 316-978-3233.

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

Friends University Jazz Department, Casado Jazz Night with saxophonist Tom Luer, 8-10 p.m. Wed., Casado Campus Center, Friends University. Free. Information, 316-295-5537.

Johnny Western, with the Prairie Rose Rangers featuring Orin Friesen, dinner 6:30 p.m. Sat., Prairie Rose Chuck Wagon, 15231 S.W. Parallel Road, Benton, with show following. Gates open at 5. Tickets $35. Reservations, 316-778-2121.

John Berry, concert, 7 p.m. Sat., Old Mill Theater, 111 Old Mill Lane, Buhler. Doors open at 6. Tickets $35. Information, 620-960-6455.

All-City Fall Dance, for people with disabilities, 7-9:30 p.m. Sat., Orchard Park, 4808 W. Ninth St. Free. Public welcome. Information, Goodwill Industries of Kansas, 316-744-9291.

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

Mid-Life Crisis, concert with Roy Orbison impersonator Roy Helm, 7:30 p.m. Sat., Augusta Historic Theatre, 523 State, Augusta. Tickets $12.50 (discounts available). Information, 316-775-2900.

Charlotte & Terry Crane with the Country HeartBeats, dance, 8-11 p.m. Sat., Wichita Moose Lodge, 10005 E. Kellogg. Admission $10. Information, 316-682-7654.

FALL EVENTS

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

"Trick or Treat Street," musical, trick-or-treating, games, activities and The Bubble Man for ages 10 and under, 6:15 p.m. Fri.; 10 a.m., 12:30 and 3 p.m. Sat.; 2 p.m. Oct. 25, Wichita Children's Theatre & Dance Center, 201 Lulu. Tickets $5.50, $7 with pizza. Reservations, 316-262-2282.

Halloween in the Park, games and haunted maze, 6-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat., Hap McLean Park, 6801 N. Hydraulic, Park City. Admission cost one item of nonperishable food per person, per event, to benefit the Park City Food Pantry.

Night of the Living Zoo, not-too-scary Halloween event with treat stations and games, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Fri.-Sun., Sedgwick County Zoo, 5555 Zoo Blvd. Advance tickets $5 at area QuikTrips; $7 day of event or $5 for members. Information, 316-660-9453.

Halloween Storytime, with games, Halloween craft and costume party, 11 a.m. Sat., Barnes & Noble, 1920 N. Rock Road. Free. Reservation required by calling 316-315-0421.

Boo & Brew Bash, adult costume party with music by Rain, live and silent auction, tarot card reader, costume and dance contests and other entertainment, 7 p.m. Sat., Beech Activity Center, 9710 E. Central. A benefit for Dress for Success Wichita. Tickets $50. Reservations, 316-945-8779, online at www.booandbrew.org.

"The Rocky Horror Picture Show," midnight Sat., the Orpheum, 200 N. Broadway. Tickets $5 (discounts available). Information, 316-263-0884.

The Asylum, haunted attraction, 8025 E. Douglas. Open 7 p.m.-midnight today and Thu.-Oct. 31; 5-10 p.m. Oct. 19-20; 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Oct. 21. Regular admission $20 or $25 with fast pass. Discount of $1 per can of food (limit five). Open 5-10 p.m. Oct. 19 for special needs kids (free admission with one can of food), and 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Oct. 21, (buy-one-get-one-free night with blue card from Big Brothers and Sisters). Discount coupons at www.wichita-asylum.com.

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 Screams, 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 St. Open Thu.-Sat., through October. Admission $15 ($2 off with canned food donation). Information, 316-516-8815.

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

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 weekdays 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 Days, pumpkin sales, fall shop, children's hayrack and train rides, haunted house, pumpkin painting, maze, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. today and Sat.-Oct. 25, Prairie Pines, 4055 N. Tyler Road, Maize. Children's play, "Legend of Sleepy Hollow," staged at 12:15 and 2:15. Activity pass $10. Information, 316-303-2037.

Pumpkin Harvest Fest at Apple Jack Pumpkin Patch, pumpkin picking, hayrack rides, mazes, petting zoo, children's activities, pumpkin cannon, concessions, 10007 S.W. 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, Thu.-Oct. 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. 25, Oct. 29-31, Twin Lakes Shopping Center, 2172 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 N.W. 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

Linda Gebert, jewelry-making demonstration, 1-4 p.m. today, Wichita Art Museum, 1400 W. Museum Blvd. Included with admission. Information, 316-268-4921.

Artist's reception for "Art & Architecture," works by Joseph Loganbill, 3 p.m. today, Harvey County Historical Museum & Archives, 203 N. Main, Newton. Admission $3, $2 youth ages 5-17, children 4 and under free. Information, 316-283-2221.

Brown Bag Program with music by Reach for the Sky, noon Tue., Coutts Memorial Museum of Art, 110 N. Main, El Dorado. Free. Information, 316-321-1212.

"Art 21: Stories/Kara Walker," video, 12:30 p.m. Tue., Wichita Art Museum, 1400 W. Museum Blvd. Included with admission. Information, 316-268-4921.

Art:21 Preview Party: Transformation, featuring artists Paul McCarthy, Cindy Sherman and Yinka Shonibare, 6:30 p.m. Tue., Donut Whole, 1720 E. Douglas. Sponsored by Ulrich Museum of Art. Free. Information, 316-978-3664.

From the Studio, fall show and sale of artisan gifts, 5-8 p.m. Wed. (preview party), 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Thu.-Fri., 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat., University United Methodist Church, 2220 N. Yale. Free admission.

Closing reception, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Fri., for the Friends University Alumni Art Show, Riney Fine Arts Gallery, Riney Arts Center, Friends University. Free. Information, 316-295-5537.

Opening reception for "Hues on First: Colorful Paintings by Elly Fitzig and David Friday," 7-10 p.m. Fri., Commerce Gallery at the Go Away Garage, 508 S. Commerce. Free.

Family Artventure: Spooky Edgar Allan Poe, a Big Read Wichita event, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sat., Wichita Art Museum, 1400 W. Museum Blvd. Free. Information, 316-268-4921.

"Digital Photography: Photoshop," workshop, noon-2 p.m. Sat., Center Gallery, 111 S. Ellis. Cost $50. Information, 316-612-1604.

"Painting from Plen Aire," demonstration by Diane Curtis, 1:30 p.m. Sat., Gallery XII, 412 E. Douglas. Free. Information, 316-267-5915.

Entertainment events open to the public are listed without charge, on a space-available basis. Deadline is 5 p.m. Fri. for the Nov. 1 publication. Send information to: Weekend Calendar, Wichita Eagle, P.O. Box 820, Wichita, KS 67201-0820. For more information, call 316-268-6401.