This week in Wichita: What’s going on Jan. 29-Feb. 4
Minguet Quartet featuring Andreas Klein at Hesston Mennonite Church
Named for a Spanish philosopher who sought to make fine arts accessible to all, the world-famous Minguet Quartet has carried on this mission for almost 30 years. The renowned four-piece string ensemble is bringing classical music to Hesston next week, and with special guest pianist Andreas Klein, they will perform pieces from Bach, Mendelssohn and more. Klein has performed in just about every prestigious venue in the world, receiving praise along the way.
Details: 7:30 p.m. Mon., Hesston Mennonite Church, 309 S. Main, Hesston. $11.06-$18.43. 620-327-8144, www.hesstonbethel.org
‘Dido and Aeneas’ by Friends University Opera
Hear the human voice do things you never thought it could at Friends University’s opera performance of Henry Purcell’s “Dido and Aeneas.” First performed at an all-girls school in 1689, “Dido and Aeneas” is England’s first surviving opera. The Friends opera program is making this classic tale of love in ancient civilizations new again this weekend.
Details: 7:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat., Sebits Auditorium on Friends University campus, 2100 W. University Ave. $11 for adults, $9 for seniors and students. 316-295-5677, www.friends.edu
‘Little Miss Moonshine’ at Mosley Street Melodrama
Carol Hughes’ comedy about the rough-and-tumble world of beauty pageants is back at Mosley Street Melodrama. “Little Miss Moonshine” starts Thursday and runs through the end of March. Following each performance is the “Bangin’ 90s & Beyond Musical Comedy Revue,” featuring music from the likes of NSYNC and The Spice Girls.
Details: Doors open at 6 p.m., dinner served 6:15-7:30 p.m., show at 7:50 p.m. Thu.-Sat. Feb. 4-March 26, Mosley Street Melodrama, 234 N. Mosley St. $30 dinner and show, $20 show only. 316-263-0222, www.mosleystreet.com
The Appleseed Collective at Barleycorn’s
Hailing from Ann Arbor, Mich., The Appleseed Collective’s Americana-tinged music aims to encapsulate the feeling of traveling across the country’s vast, open roads. The latest stop on its journey is Barleycorn’s, where you can be sure to experience music that is, above all else, distinctly American.
Details: 10 p.m. Tue., Barleycorn’s, 608 E. Douglas. $5-$8. 21-and-over show. 316-866-6792, www.barleycornswichita.com
Debut authors at Watermark Books & Cafe
The first time is a charm for debut authors David Joy and Amy Parker, who will be reading and signing their works at Watermark Books & Cafe. Joy’s “Where All Light Tends to Go” is a crime novel set in rural North Carolina, while Parker’s “Beasts and Children” follows three families on different pegs of the socioeconomic ladder.
Details: 6 p.m. Tue., Watermark Books & Cafe, 4701 E. Douglas. Free. 316-682-1181, www.watermarkbooks.com
Scholastic Art Awards exhibition opens
See examples of the young artistic talent that exists all around Kansas at the Eastern Scholastic Art Awards exhibition. This year, 595 works, all from middle and high school students, were selected from 70 counties to be displayed at the Wichita Center for the Arts.
Details: Opening reception 5-7 p.m. Fri., exhibit runs 1-5 p.m. Tue.-Sun. through March 6. Free. 316-634-2787, www.wcfta.com
‘Freedom to Expand’ opening reception at Wichita Art Museum
The Wichita Art Museum is holding an opening reception for two new exhibits showcasing photography from the struggle for African-American civil rights, including work by trailblazer and native Kansan Gordon Parks. The opening reception will feature a cash bar and live music as well as a sneak peak of the photographs.
Details: 7-9 p.m. Sat., Wichita Art Museum, 1400 W. Museum Blvd. Free for members, $10 for nonmembers. 316-268-4921, www.wichitaartmuseum.org
‘Cinderella’ at Wichita Children’s Theatre & Dance Center
The classic fairy tale comes to life in this performance of “Cinderella,” specifically meant for the little ones. The audience sits on the floor on carpet squares and is allowed to dress as royalty for all performances or wear pajamas for the Friday night show.
Details: 10 a.m., noon and 6:30 p.m. Fri., noon Sat., Wichita Children’s Theatre & Dance Center, 201 S. Lulu. $6; $7.50 for pizza and show. 316-262-2282, www.wctdc.com
St. Olaf Choir performance
For 104 years, the St. Olaf Choir has given collegiate vocalists a chance to tour the country and show off their talents in an a cappella tour de force. These full-time students perform a variety of complex choral pieces entirely from memory. Tour highlights include premiere performances of Andre Thomas’ “Credo” and “And You Will Sleep” by St. Olaf College student Philip Biedenbender.
Details: 7 p.m. Tue., East Heights United Methodist Church, 4407 E. Douglas. $25 adults, $10 students. 800-363-5487, www.stolaf.edu
Kansas Day celebration at Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum
Our great state is celebrating its 155th birthday this weekend, and the Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum is throwing a grand party. Enjoy local music performed by The Prairie Rose Rangers, The Crowsons, The Home Rangers and more, and then celebrate in style by creating Kansas Day hats and crowns.
Details: 2-4 p.m. Sun., Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum, 204 S. Main. Free. 316-265-9314, www.wichitahistory.org
This story was originally published January 29, 2016 at 9:00 AM with the headline "This week in Wichita: What’s going on Jan. 29-Feb. 4."