Wichita Sunday arts calendar for March 22

THEATER

“The Last Night of Ballyhoo,” Alfred Uhry’s Tony-winning play explores the stratified Jewish society in 1939 Atlanta, 8 p.m. Thu.-Sat., 7 p.m. Sun., through April 5, Wichita Community Theatre, 258 N. Fountain; $14, $12 for military, seniors and students; 316-686-1282, wichitact.org.

“John Lennon and Me,” play about the ultimate Beatles fan who has cystic fibrosis and gets a hospital roommate who is her opposite, 7 p.m. Tue., Northeast Magnet High School, 5550 Lycee. $5; $3 seniors and students; 316-973-2300.

“My Sweetheart Is Smokin’ Hot, or The Valentine’s Day From Hell,” 7:50 p.m. Thu.-Sat., Mosley Street Melodrama, 234 N. Mosley; $28 dinner/show, $24 seniors, $22 ages 12 and under, $18 show only; www.mosleystreet.com, 316-263-0222.

“Always … Patsy Cline,” musical based on Patsy Cline’s friendship with Houston housewife Louise Seger, 2 p.m. Sun., 8 p.m. Thu.-Sat., Roxy’s Downtown, 412 1/2 E. Douglas; $25 show only, $40 Stroud’s dinner and show; www.roxysdowntown.com, 316-265-4400.

“String of Pearls,” Michele Lowe’s tale of a necklace passed down through several generations that changes lives as it is given, stolen, sold, taken apart and nearly lost, presented by Wichita Scottish Rite Signature Theatre, adults only, 7 p.m. Sun.-Mon., Scottish Rite Auditorium, 332 E. First St.; $10 adults, $7 students, military and seniors at the door; 316-263-4218.

“Annie Jr.,” musical presented by Wichita Children’s Theatre & Dance Center, 7 p.m. Fri., 2 p.m. Sat., Wichita Center for the Arts, 9112 E. Central; $6-$7.50; wctdc.com, 316-262-2282.

“Jesus Christ Superstar,” Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s rock opera, part of the Messiah Festival of the Arts at Bethany College, 7 p.m. Sat., 4 p.m. March 29, Presser Hall, 335 E. Swensson St. in Lindsborg; $25; www.messiahfestival.org, 785-227-3380, ext. 8137.

“Chicago,” 1975 musical (turned into a 2002 movie) about sin, sex, police corruption and tabloid shenanigans surrounding the Merry Murderesses of the Cook County Jail in jazz-era Chicago, presented by the Theater League, 7:30 p.m. March 31-April 2, Century II Concert Hall; $35-$75, 316-219-4849, www.theaterleague.com.

MUSIC

“March Madness,” program of marches presented by the Delano Chamber Orchestra, followed by a reception, 3 p.m. Sun., West Side Baptist Church, 304 S. Seneca. $10 donation requested; delanochamberplayers.org, 316-259-0467.

“Sacred Drama,” voice recital by Paul Smith, assistant professor at Friends University, 7:30 p.m. Mon., Sebits Auditorium in the Riney Fine Arts Center at Friends, 2100 W. University. Free; 316-295-5677.

“Music of a Holocaust Ghetto: Works From the Terezin Ghetto,” concert featuring works by composers who were imprisoned and killed during the Holocaust, plus a brief lecture by Nancy Trier-Metzger, director of the Terezin Composers Project Foundation, 7 p.m. Tue., Hebrew Congregation, 1850 N. Woodlawn. Free; 316-685-1339.

Casado Jazz Night featuring trumpeter Clay Jenkins, with the Friends University jazz combos, 8 p.m. Wed., Casado Campus Center, 2100 W. University. Free; 316-295-5677.

Tower Wind Quintet recital, by wind faculty at Friends University, including premiere of “Five Twilight Songs,” 7:30 p.m. Thu., Sebits Auditorium, 2100 W. University. Free; 316-295-5677.

“The Creation” by Haydn, presented by the Wichita Chamber Chorale, 7:30 p.m. Fri., First United Methodist Church, 330 N. Broadway; $20, $15 seniors, $5 students, at Senseney Music at 2300 E. Lincoln, wichitachorale.com, 316-712-2678.

Friends University Chamber Orchestra Concert, including the premiere of “Lily of the Valley” by Dan Racer, 7:30 p.m. Fri., Alumni Auditorium at Friends University, 2100 W. University. Free; 316-295-5677.

“Venimos Cantemos!” Singing Quakers Home Concert, 7:30 p.m. Sat., 2 p.m. March 29, Sebits Auditorium at Friends University, 2100 W. University; $16 adults, $13 seniors and students, www.friends.edu/choral, 316-295-5677.

Delano Wind Ensemble, 3 p.m. March 29, West Side Baptist Church, 304 S. Seneca. $10 donation requested; delanochamberplayers.org, 316-259-0467.

“Lost and Found Musical Treasures,” spring concert by the Friends University Concert Choir, including an appearance by Friendship Fields, a group of young people with disabilities, 7:30 p.m. March 31, Sebits Auditorium, 2100 W. University; $16 adults, $13 seniors and students, www.friends.edu/choral, 316-295-5677.

Jazz Vocal Ensemble Concert, 7:30 p.m. April 2, Sebits Auditorium at Friends University, 2100 W. University; $9 adults, $6 seniors and students, www.friends.edu/choral, 316-295-5677

J.S. Bach’s “Passion According to St. Matthew,” presented by the Bethany Oratorio Society and guest soloists, part of the Messiah Festival of the Arts at Bethany College, 7:30 p.m. April 3, Presser Hall, 335 E. Swensson St. in Lindsborg; $17-$22; www.messiahfestival.org, 785-227-3380, ext. 8137.

SPECIAL EVENTS

“Mod Rags From Teensville,” teenage-style clothing of 1960s Wichita, on display through May, Main Street Entrance of the Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum, 204 S. Main; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tue.-Fri., 1-5 p.m. Sat.-Sun.; included in museum admission; wichitahistory.org, 316-265-9314.

Orchid Show, sponsored by the Kansas Orchid Society and judged by the American Orchid Society, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sun., Botanica, 701 Amidon. Admission to show is free.

Friends of the Wichita Library Book Sale, 10:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Thu.-Fri., 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Sat., Wichita Public Library’s Central Library, 223 S. Main. Most books are 50 cents and $1; fill your own bag for $5 on Sat. 316-261-8500.

Project Beauty’s Annual Card and Game Party, bring your bridge group or favorite card or other game to play, plus refreshments and door prizes, to support the beautification of Wichita, 12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Thu., Botanica, 701 Amidon; $7 in advance (call Nancy at 316-681-0000), $8 at the door.

Antique Watch and Clock Show and Sale, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat., Extension Education Center, 21st and Ridge Road; $2 admission; www.wawcc.com, 620-782-3531.

Midwest Baconfest, bacon samples, contests, activities and live music, 1-4 p.m. Sat., Hartman Arena, Park City; $25 in advance, $35 the day of the event; www.midwestbaconfest.com.

Antique Appraisal Fair, volunteer appraisers will appraise items such as glassware, dishes, pottery, toys, guns and coins for $3 an item, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sat., Augusta Historical Museum, 303 State St. in Augusta; www.augustahistoricalsociety.com, 316-775-5655.

Tulips, Fairies & Forts, Botanica’s celebration of spring with activities and games for children, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. the four Saturdays from March 28-April 18; included in Botanica admission or membership; www.botanica.org, 316-264-0448.

ART EVENTS

“The Art of Misuse,” keynote talk by Paris-based artist Evan Roth, creator of the “Intellectual Property Donor” exhibit, discussing his fascination with the misuse of seemingly rigid systems and the effect that philosophies from hacker communities can have when applied outside of computer screens, 6:30 p.m. Tue., Wichita State University’s Ulrich Museum of Art, 1845 N. Fairmount. Free; 316-978-3664.

Elizabeth Corbett and Linda Metzker art exhibit, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. daily through Tue., Gallery at Larksfield Place, 7373 E. 29th St. North. Free; 316-636-1000.

The art of George Bellis, an exhibit of the artist (1865-1956) who designed theatrical scenery, silent-movie sets, store windows, carnival and circus banners, animatrons and religious artwork, Fri.-March 20, 2016, Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum, 204 S. Main; opening reception 5-7 p.m. Fri.; reception free, exhibit included in admission otherwise; wichitahistory.org, 316-265-9314.

National Fiber Directions Exhibition, featuring 81 works by 63 fiber artists, Fri.-May 10, Wichita Center for the Arts, 9112 E. Central; opening reception 5-7 p.m. Fri. with light hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar; concurrent exhibition of Henrietta Holmes couture dresses from the 1920s through 1940s. Free; www.wcfta.com.

25 Years of Teaching with Charles Baughman & Co., featuring the works of Baughman, Barbara Amstutz, Lauren Fitzgerald, Conan Fugit, Susan Levine, Dustin Parker, Melissa Slates, Jordan Tull and Stephanie Ward, Fri.-April 18, CityArts, 334 N. Mead; opening reception 5-8 p.m. Fri., art talk by Baughman 7 p.m. Free; 316-350-3245, www.wichitacityarts.org.

Artists 5: Visual Enigma, Frank Martinez and Friends Group Show, Fri.-April 17; opening reception 5-7 p.m. Fri.; Art for Lunch, noon March 31, Steckline Gallery at Newman University, 3100 McCormick. Free; www.newmanu.edu/stecklinegallery, 316-942-4291.

“Mission McConnell: Checklist to Flight,” images taken at McConnell Air Force Base by photographer Barney Tull, through Fri., Derby Public Library, 1600 E. Walnut Grove in Derby; 316-788-0760.

“A Semblance of Order,” exhibition of textile art, poetry and collaborative pieces by Beth Golay, Jeanine Hathaway and Joyce Sullentrop, 1 to 5 p.m. Sun., 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Mon.-Thu., 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fri., Derby Public Library, 1600 E. Walnut Grove. Free; www.derbylibrary.com, 316-788-0760.

“Colored Pencils & Pastels,” artists Janet Aiken, Eric Hayes and Susan Fellows, exhibit through March 31, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri. or by appointment, Art Room 114, 114 N. Main in El Dorado. Free; 316-321-3223, gallery.artroom114.com.

“Intellectual Property Donor,” a “hacker’s delight” exhibit by Evan Roth, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tue.-Fri. through April 12, Ulrich Museum of Art, WSU. Free; www.ulrich.wichita.edu; 316-978-3664.

“Five Alchemists: Contemporary Artists Explore 19th Century Techniques,” through May 31, Wichita Art Museum, 1400 W. Museum Blvd.; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tue.-Sat., noon-5 p.m. Sun. Museum admission $7, $5 seniors, $3 students and ages 5-17, members free. Saturdays free admission, wichitaartmuseum.org, 316-268-4921.

Japanese Woodblock Print Exhibition, 1-5 p.m. Tue.-Sun. through June 7, Wichita Center for the Arts, 9112 E. Central. Free; www.wcfta.com, 316-634-2787.

Art Show at the Dog Show, more than 175 pieces of art depicting dogs, April 3-6, Kansas Pavilions, 1279 E. 85th St. North. Free, www.artshowatthedogshow.com.

This story was originally published March 19, 2015 at 2:17 PM with the headline "Wichita Sunday arts calendar for March 22."