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SUNDAY ARTS CALENDAR

EVENTS

Heartland Miniature Horse Show, 8 a.m. today, Kansas Coliseum, 85th North off I-135. Free. Information, 316-660-1000.

U.S. Weapons Gun Show, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. today, Kansas Coliseum, 85th North off I-135. Admission $6, children 10-under free. Information, 316-660-1000.

2008 Orpheum Car Show, with food, prizes, games, DJ and inflatables, 2-6 p.m. today, Orpheum, Second and Broadway. Cars line up at noon. Broadway closed from Douglas to Second, and First closed from Market to Topeka. Spectators free. Car registration $20. To register, call Stephanie, 316-771-7983.

"The German Heritage of Kansas," lecture by William Keel, 2:30 p.m. today, Alford Branch Library, 3447 S. Meridian. Free. Information, 316-337-9119.

ICT Roller Girls, roller derby between Wichita's Spring Time Double Dual vs. Stillwater and Topeka teams with music by Lucky People, 6:30 p.m. today, Roller City, 3234 S. Meridian. Adult advance tickets $10 at Roller City, employee clubs and from any Roller Girl; $12 at the door. Tickets $5 for youth 7-12 at the door, children under 6 free. A portion of proceeds benefits Big Brothers Big Sisters of Sedgwick County. Information online at ictrollergirls.net.

Poetry Aloud, read your own work or that of a poet you admire, 7-9 p.m. Tue., Zoomdweebie's Tea Bar, 3010 E. Central. Free. Information, 316-440-4202.

Mikrokosmos Release Party, reading of winning entries in fiction, poetry and nonfiction, 7 p.m. Fri., Watermark Books, 4701 E. Douglas. Copies $5; donations also accepted. Information, 316-682-1181.

After Hours Computer Gaming, for ages 13-up, with live music by Monkey Spunk, 9 p.m.-midnight Fri., MindScapes, 13th and Maize Road. Cost $15. Information, 316-558-8528.

Memorial Benefit Poker Run, with prizes, stunt team, live bands, car show, bike show, dyno shootout, vendors, 9 a.m. Sat., starting and ending at Alef's Harley Davidson, 53rd North off I-135. Benefits the Wichita, KS Chapter of Parents of Murdered Children in memory of Jake Williams. Registration begins at 8 a.m. Run open to cars and motorcycles. Cost $15 per hand. Information, Jimmy, 316-308-6994, or Corinne, 316-722-2907.

Springnanigans, spring festival for kids with games, activities, food and fun, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sat., Main and Grand, Haysville. Presented by the Haysville Historic Committee. Free. Information, city of Haysville, 316-529-5922.

"Transitioning From Technical to Creative Writing," by Glen Fisher, 2-4 p.m. Sat., United Methodist Church, 330 N. Broadway. Presented by the Kansas Authors Club. Free. Information, 316-685-0170.

Molly O'Shaughnessy, presentation and book-signing by the author of "Just Write: The Art of Personal Correspondence," 3 p.m. Sat., Watermark Books, 4701 E. Douglas. Free. Information, 316-682-1181.

"An Evening at the Casbah," Middle Eastern food, song and dance, 7 p.m. Sat., Museum of World Treasures, 835 E. First St. A benefit for KPTS Channel 8. Admission $40. Reservations, Lon Smith, 316-263-1131, or 888-700-1311.

Link Fighting Championship, mixed martial arts, 7 p.m. Sat., Century II Convention Hall. Doors open at 6. Tickets $28.50-$78.50 at www.wichitatix.com. Charge by phone, 316-219-4TIX.

COMING UP

Best of the Midwest Stepshow 2008, hosted by comedian Joe Torrey, 6 p.m. May 16, Century II Convention Hall. Presented by Omega Psi Phi, Gamma Upsilon Chapter. Tickets $15 at www.wichitatix.com. Charge by phone, 316-219-4849.

Guitarist Doyle Dykes, fingerstyle guitar workshop, 6:30 p.m. May 17, Senseney Music, 2300 E. Lincoln. Admission $5. Reservations recommended by calling 800-362-1060 or e-mailing jimhill@senseneymusic.com.

Wichita Community Children's Choir Spring Concerts, conducted by Mark Bartel with pianist James Knight, 4 p.m. May 18, Wiedemann Recital Hall, WSU; 8 p.m. May 19, Sebits Auditorium, Friends University. Tickets $5. Information, 316-295-5570.

Ray Reussner, Wichita Guitar Series guest artist, 2 p.m. May 24, Wichita Art Museum, 1400 W. Museum Blvd. Tickets $15 at www.wichitaguitar.com, WGS members $12. Information, 316-268-4921.

"Dearly Beloved," 8 p.m. May 30-June 14, Wichita Community Theatre, 258 N. Fountain. Tickets $12 (discounts available). Reservations, 316-686-1282.

"Pirates of Penzance," Wichita Grand Opera, 7 p.m. May 30-31, 3 p.m. June 1, Mary Jane Teall Theater, Century II. Tickets $30, $50, $80, at Select-A-Seat outlets, online at www.selectaseat.com, and at the WGO Box Office by calling 316-262-8054.

THEATER

"Hair," rock opera, 2 p.m. today, Wilner Auditorium, WSU. Contains adult language and sexuality. Tickets $6-$15. Information, 316-978-3233.

"Cabaret... Gone Country," country musical-comedy, through June 28, Cabaret Oldtown, 412 ½ E. Douglas. Shows 8 p.m. Thu.-Sat.; doors open at 7. Tickets $18. Reservations, 316-265-4400.

"Charlotte's Web," through May 24, Crown Uptown Professional Children's Theatre, 3207 E. Douglas. Buffet 11:15 a.m. Fri.-Sat.; doors open at 11. Tickets $8.95 (includes lunch). Information, 316-681-1566.

"Church Basement Ladies," musical-comedy, through June 15, Crown Uptown Professional Dinner Theatre, 3207 E. Douglas. Buffet/show 6 p.m. Thu.-Sat., doors open at 5:45; buffet/show 4:15 p.m. Sun., doors open at 4. Matinee buffet/shows 11:15 a.m.

Tickets $25.95-$32.95, includes lunch or dinner. Information, 316-681-1566.

"My Big Fat Shotgun Wedding," with the "Swinging Sounds of the '60s Musical Comedy Revue," through May 17, Mosley Street Melodrama, 234 N. Mosley. Buffet 6:15 p.m. Thu.-Sat., curtain at 7:50; doors open at 6. Dinner-show tickets $25, show only $15 (discounts available). Reservations, 316-263-0222.

AUDITIONS

Newton Community Theatre -- Auditions for "The Last Five Years!" 1-2 p.m. today, Newton High School auditorium, 900 W. 12th, Newton. Roles for male actors, ages 21-32, who sing tenor. Bring a prepared piece. Information online at www.newtoncommunitytheatre.org.

FILMS

"Greensburg," documentary and question-and-answer session with filmmaker Brian Schodorf, 6 p.m. today, Oscar's Sports Bar at Warren Old Town Theatre, Second and Mead. Donation $10 to benefit Greensburg through the South Central Community Foundation. Information, Tallgrass Film Festival, 316-807-1284.

"The 11th Hour," documentary, 7:30 p.m. Thu., Murdock Theatre, 536 N. Broadway. Cost $4-$6. Information, 316-263-1665.

MUSIC

Kansas Oldtime Fiddlers, Pickers & Singers, White Eagle Chapter, family entertainment, 1:30 p.m. today, El Dorado Senior Center, 210 E. Second, El Dorado. Donation. Information, 316-755-1060.

May Birthday Singles Dance Mixer, 7 p.m. today, American Legion Post 401, 101 E. 31st St. South. Cost $5. PSN Hotline, 316-942-5117.

Wildwood, Over 55 Plus dance, 7-10 p.m. Tue., Osage Recreation Center, 2121 W. 31st South. Donation $2. Information, 316-263-2856, or 316-942-0143.

Jane Hawkins and Amy Hoffman, faculty recital, 7:30 p.m. Tue., Sebits Auditorium, Riney Fine Arts Center, Friends University. Free. Information, 316-295-5537.

WSU Concert Band and Symphonic Winds Ensemble, 7:30 p.m. Wed., Miller Concert Hall, Duerksen Fine Arts Center, WSU. Tickets $6 (discounts available). Information, 316-978-3233.

Kansans for Life Concert, Myers and Biltz family concerts with silent auction, 7-9 p.m. Fri., Murdock Theatre, 536 N. Broadway. Free. Information, 316-263-1665.

Oratorio Performance, university ensembles and soloists, 7:30 p.m. Fri., Miller Concert Hall, Duerksen Fine Arts Center, WSU. Tickets $6 (discounts available). Information, 316-978-3233.

Vocalist Joan Minor, 7 p.m. Sat., Miller Concert Hall, Duerksen Fine Arts Center, WSU. Tickets $15. A Delta Sigma Theta Sorority scholarship fundraiser. Box office, 316-978-3233.

CALL FOR ENTRIES

PrairieFest _ Applications for the PrairieFest Singer Songwriter Contest are being accepted until May 30. All songs must be original and able to be performed without CD or tape accompaniment. Prizes are $300 first place, $200 second place, $100 third place, and winners will be asked to showcase their song during PrairieFest on June 8. Entry fee $10 per song. Information, Tim Durham, 620-441-1082.

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 10:30 a.m.-4:30 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. Mon.-Fri., 2-6 p.m. Sun. Free. Information, 316-262-7651.

Kansas Sports Hall of Fame, 238 N. Mead -- Hours 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Sat., 1-5 p.m. Sun. Admission $7, $6 students (K-12), seniors and military, children under 6 free. Information, 262-2038 online at kshof.org.

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. -- Open for the season Fri., through Oct. 31. Open all year for school groups and group tours. Hours 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Thu., 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sun., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon. 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. 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

An exhibit of works byGina Cumberland opens Mon. at Rhatigan Student Center Gallery, WSU. On exhibit8 a.m.-7 p.m. Mon.-Thu., 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. Fri., through May 16. Free. Information, 316-978-3495.

The MFA Thesis Exhibition opens Thu. at Clayton Staples Gallery, McKnight Art Center, WSU. On exhibit 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri., through May 16. Free. Information and tours, 316-978-3555.

Closing reception for "In Through the Out Door," MFA thesis exhibition by Kevin Kelly, 6-9 p.m. Fri., WSU ShiftSpace, 803 E. Third St. Free. Information, 316-978-7705.

Art See Program, 2 p.m. Sat., Coutts Memorial Museum of Art, 110 N. Main, El Dorado. Free. Information, 316-321-1212.

Entertainment events open to the public are listed without charge, on a space-available basis. Deadline is 5 p.m. Fri. for the May 18 publication. Send information to: Weekend Calendar, Wichita Eagle, P.O. Box 820, Wichita, KS 67201-0820. For more informa