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Posted on Fri, Nov. 13, 2009

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Art galleries, museums

Today

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

Tuesday

Mary Young, Brown Bag Program guest, noon, Coutts Museum of Art, 110 N. Main, El Dorado. Free. Information, 316-321-1212.

"Louis Sullivan's Auditorium Building," video, 12:30 p.m., Wichita Art Museum, 1400 W. Museum Blvd. Included with admission. Information, 316-268-4921.

"Rural Satire and Graphic Terror," artist's talk by Tom Huck, 6 p.m., 210 McKnight Art Center, WSU. Huck's triptych, "Snacktime Marcy," is on view at Ulrich through Dec. 18. Free. Information, 316-978-3664.

Thursday

"Robots in the Public Sphere — Then, Today and Tomorrow," lecture by Jason Opat, 6 p.m., 210 McKnight Art Center, WSU. Free. Information, 316-978-3664.

MUSIC, DANCE

Today

"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., Hesston Mennonite Church, 309 S. Main, Hesston. Tickets $10-$23 by calling 620-327-8158 or 316-284-5205, online at www.hesstonbooks.com.

Saturday-Sunday

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

Tuesday

Bassoonist Scott Oakes, 7:30 p.m., Wiedemann Recital Hall, WSU. Tickets $7 (discounts available). Information, 316-978-3233.

Student Chamber Brass Ensembles, 7:30 p.m., Alumni Auditorium, Friends University. Free. Information, 316-295-5537.

Stage

Today-Saturday

"Goldilocks and the Three Bears," Once Upon a Time show for the 2- to 8-year-old audience, 10 and 11:30 a.m. today, 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., Sebits Auditorium, Riney Fine Arts Center, Riney Fine Arts Center, Friends University. Tickets $8, $5 for seniors and students. Information, 316-295-5537.

Today-Sunday

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

"The Most Fabulous Story Ever Told," comedy staged by the Metropolitan Theatre Company, 8 p.m. today-Sat., 7 p.m. Sun., First Metropolitan Community Church, 156 S. Kansas. Tickets $12 (discounts available for students, seniors and military. Reservations, 316-312-0496.

Saturday

Praise Dance Expo, 6 p.m., Orpheum Theatre, 200 N. Broadway. Tickets $12 at Selec-A-Seat outlets. Information, 316-755-SEAT.

Wednesday

"What You Will," solo show by Roger Rees for the WSU Connoisseur Series, 7:30 p.m., Wilner Auditorium, WSU. Tickets $20 (discounts available). Box office, 316-978-3233.

Opens Wednesday

"The Glider," drama world premiere, Wed., through Nov. 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.

Opens Thursday

"Cosi fan tutte," WSU Opera and Musical Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Thu.-Nov. 21, 3 p.m. Nov. 22, Wilner Auditorium, WSU. Tickets $16 (discounts available). Box office, 316-978-3233.

Books, lectures

Today

Poe Out Loud — Stories of Mystery & Detection, reading and discussion of works by Edgar Allan Poe, 7 p.m., 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., First Unitarian Universalist Church of Wichita, 7202 E. 21st St. Book sale and book-signing follow. Free admission. Information, 316-684-3481.

Sunday

"Poe in Context: A Lecture by Dr. Stuart Levine," 2:30 p.m., Wichita Public Library, 223 S. Main. A Big Read Wichita event. Free. Information, 316-261-8500.

Monday

"Cowboys and Kansas," program by Jim Hoy, 2:30 p.m., Alford Branch Library, 3447 S. Meridian. Free. Information, 316-337-9119.

Bob Gress, program and book-signing by the author of "Chasing Woodland Birds," 7 p.m., Harvey County Historical Museum & Archives, 203 N. Main, Newton. Included with admission. Information, 316-283-2221.

"American Jews and the Myth of Silence After the Holocaust," panel discussion via satellite for the "Live From NY's 92nd Street Y" series, 7:15 p.m., Room 305, Rhatigan Student Center, WSU. Advance tickets $8 by calling 316-686-4741, online at www.mkjf.org; $10 at the door, $5 for students.

Tuesday

"Emily Dickinson Rides Again," Poetry Aloud readings of her works and original poetry celebrating her life, 6-8 p.m., Eighth Day Books, 2838 E. Douglas. Free.