Sunday Arts calendar (Aug. 31)

THEATER

“Will You Still Love Me in the Morning?,” comedy, 2:30 p.m. Sun., Kechi Playhouse, 100 E. Kechi Road in Kechi. Tickets $11. Call 316-744-2152.

NT Live: “Medea,” Medea is a wife and mother. For the sake of her husband, Jason, she’s left her home and borne two sons in exile, 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Thu., Murdock Theatre, 536 N. Broadway. Tickets $15. Call 316-263-1665.

“Office Party,” comedy, doors open 6 p.m., dinner 6:15 p.m., show 7:50 p.m., Thu.-Sept. 28, Mosley Street Melodrama, 234 N. Mosley. Tickets $28 dinner/show, $18 show only. Call 316-263-0222.

“King John,” Shakespeare-in-the-Park series, presented by Wichita Shakespeare Co., each performance 7 p.m. Fri., Central Riverside Park, 720 Nims; Sat., Riggs Park, 700 Sara Lane in Haysville; Sept. 7, College Hill Park, 304 Circle Drive; Sept. 12, Andover Sports Park, 1008 E. 13th in Andover; Sept. 13, Hand Park, 633 S. Lakeview in Derby; Sept. 14, Buffalo Park, 10201 Hardtner; Sept. 19, Central River Park, 720 Nims; Sept. 20, Hap McLean Park, 6801 N. Hydraulic in Park City; Sept. 21, College Hill Park, 304 Circle Drive. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. Free. Information, www.wichitashakespearecompany.org or 316-655-2017.

“John Wayne’s World” and “Studio 54” Musical Comedy Revue, doors open 6 p.m., dinner 6:15 p.m., show 7:50 p.m. Sat., Mosley Street Melodrama, 234 N. Mosley. Tickets $28 dinner/show, $18 show only. Call 316-263-0222.

Empire House Live: “Think Again” An Evening of Uncertainity,” demonstrations of mind control, thought-reading, psychological influence and extraordinary problem-solving, 8 p.m. Sat., Empire House Theater at Old Cowtown, 1865 W. Museum Blvd. Tickets $10. Information and tickets, www.wichitatix.com or 316-350-3323.

Prairie Rose Rangers, comedy, music, horse-drawn wagon rides, movie and dinner, 5 p.m. Sat., Prairie Rose Chuckwagon Supper, 15231 SW Parallel in Benton. Tickets $30, $10 ages 6-12, $5 ages 3-5, ages 3 and under free. Call 316-778-2121.

“On Golden Pond,” the Thayers return to their summer home and there they deal with the trials of aging and an awkward relationship with their daughter, Sept. 10-14, Wichita Community Theatre, 258 N. Fountain. Shows 8 p.m. Wed.-Sat., 7 p.m. Sun. Tickets $14, $12 military/seniors/students; all tickets $10 opening night Sept. 10. Call 316-686-1282.

MUSIC

Connoisseur Series, featuring Arianna String Quartet, 3 pm. Sept. 7, Wiedemann Hall, WSU. Tickets $20, WSU students free. Information, wichita.edu/fineartsboxoffice or 316-978-3233.

Friends University Faculty Trio Recital, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 11, Friends University Sebits Auditorium. Free. Call 316-295-5677.

Trevor Stewart, Briane Henke and the Night Travelers Concert, including James McKinney, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 13, First Unitarian Universalist Church, 7202 E. 21st St. $10. Call 316-684-3481.

SPECIAL EVENTS

“Ragamuffin: The Life Story of Rich Mullins,” movie and refreshments, 3 p.m. Sun., Sept. 7, Derby Bible Church, 321 S. Derby in Derby. Not suitable for young children. Free. Call 316-788-6773.

“Leading with Heart,” discussions of leadership, transforming musicians into an ensemble of one sound, technicalities and creativity, featuring panelists Jacquelyn Dillon-Krass, Mary Laycock and Eric Crawford, 7 p.m. Tue., Positive Directions/The Jones Gallery, 414 S. Commerce. Free. Call 316-263-2214.

Art Talk: “Become Smart with Your Smart Phone,” 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. Thu., Artist Central, 5014 E. Central. Cost $20. Call 316-686-2177.

Book Sale, benefits Sarah’s Hope Foundation, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat., Books for Life, 1000 Country Club Lane in El Dorado. Call 316-209-5029.

Happy Fallidays, singing and learning songs, refreshments, 1 p.m. Sat., Southwest Presbyterian Church, 1511 W. 27th St. South. Free. Call 316-773-9300.

Cabin Fever, annual fundraiser, games, live auction, dinner, vocalist Teressa Swope-Hatfield, wine tasting, 3:30 p.m. Sept. 7, Jay and Nancy Warren’s cabin in Arkansas City. Sponsored by Burford Center for the Arts. Tickets $40. Information, tickets and directions to the cabin call 620-442-5895.

Tween Color Party, annual color dance party for students grades 6-8, hosted by Wichita Art Museum Contemporaries, 7 p.m. Sept. 12, Wichita Art Museum, 1400 Museum Blvd. Admission $15. Call 316-268-4921.

Raise the Roof, tour the winery, taste wines, live and silent auctions, 5 p.m. Sept. 13, Grace Hill Winery, 6310 S. Grace Hill Road in Whitewater. Cost $50. Proceeds will benefit Wichita Habitat for Humanity. Call 316-269-0755.

Artisan Lane Festival, artisans, crafters and collectors, 4 p.m. Sept. 13, Artisan Lane, 147 N. Oliver in Kechi. Free. Call 316-708-2706.

Author Discussion: How to be a Great Writer, featuring author and guest speaker Bonnie Tharp, 2 p.m. Sept. 13, Rockwell Public Library, 5939 E. Ninth St. Free. Call 316-688-9361.

Walk to End Lupus Now, hosted by Kansas Chapter of the Lupus Foundation of America, Sept. 13, Sunflower Shelter at Sedgwick County Park, 6501 W. 21st St. Registration 8:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m. Zumba warm-up, 10 a.m. walk. Donations accepted. Call 316-796-3529.

Walk to End Alzheimer’s, 8:30 a.m. registration, 10 a.m. walk, Sept. 13, WaterWalk Place, 515 S. Main. Funds raised will provide care and support services to Wichita families affected by Alzheimer’s, while also contributing to advancing critcally-needed research. Call 316-267-7333.

ART EVENTS

Painting Exhibit, by Shirley Gitchell-Johnson, 1-5 p.m. Sun., Hutchinson Art Association, 405 N. Washington in Hutchinson. Free. Call 620-663-1081.

“Night: Works on Paper,” prints are media for nocturnes and share characteristics with the night, noon-5 p.m. Sun., Wichita Art Museum, 1400 W. Museum Blvd. Hours 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tue.-Sat., noon-5 p.m. Sun. Admission $7, $5 seniors, $3 students and ages 5-17, under 5 free. Saturdays free. Call 316-268-4921.

Marissa Kucharek Photography, mixed media by Bruce Robinson, water color and acrylics by Jo Zakas and Bob Bayer, Sun., Artist Central, 5014 E. Central. Viewing by appointment. Free. Call 316-686-2266.

“New Work in Glass,” by Scott Garrelts, Sun., Fiber Studio, 418 S. Commerce. Viewing by appointment or by chance. Call 316-303-1996.

“Art for Lunch,” presentation by Beth Golay and Tanya Tandoc, noon Tue., Newman University Steckline Gallery. A light lunch will be served on a first-come, first-served basis or bring your own lunch. Free. Call 316-942-4291, ext. 2199.

Photography Invitational, by students Madeline Christner and Barbara Gutsch, gallery talk noon Tue. Bring a brown bag lunch, snacks and drinks will be provided; reception 5 p.m. Thu., exhibit through Sept. 26, The Gallery, Kansas Wesleyan University, 100 E. Claflin in Salina. Hours 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Fri., weekends by appointment. Call 785-827-5541.

Senior Wednesday: Fall Back to Basics, seniors are invited to the monthly educational program to spend time in storytelling and reconnect to the extensive American art collection, 10:30 a.m. Sept. 3, Wichita Art Museum, 1400 W. Museum Blvd. Cost $2. Call 316-268-4921.

“Bruce Conner: Somebody Else’s Prints,” etchings and lithographs, opening reception 7 p.m. Fri., exhibit through Dec. 14, Ulrich Museum of Art, WSU. Hours 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tue.-Fri., 1-5 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Admission $10; members and WSU students free. Call 316-978-3664.

Fine Arts Faculty Farfar, faculty members will showcase their talents, 7:30 p.m. Thu., Friends University Sebits Auditorium. Free. Call 316-295-5677.

“Entangled Gardens,” featuring artists Lauren Baldwin, Heidi Cruz and Michelle Crownover, opening reception 7 p.m. Sept. 7, exhibit through Sept. 26, Hewitts Antiques-Shopkeeper Gallery, 232 N. Market. Hours 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Sat., 1-5 p.m. Sun. Free. Call 316-264-2450.

“Australian Glass Art, American Links,” glass art by Australian and American artists, exhibit through Sept. 14, Wichita Art Museum, 1400 W. Museum Blvd. Hours 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tue.-Sat., noon-5 p.m. Sun. Admission $7, $5 seniors, $3 students and ages 5-17, under 5 free. Saturdays free. Call 316-268-4921.

“Windows On Collections,” posters which capture the local entertainment scene in mid-20th century Wichita, exhibit through Sept. 14, Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum, 204 S. Main. Hours 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tue.-Fri., 1-5 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Admission $5; $2 children 6-12; children under 6 free. Call 316-265-9314.

“Caution at Play,” by Beth Golay and Tanya Tandoc, mixed media art, exhibit through Sept. 19, Newman University Steckline Gallery. Hours 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon.-Fri. or by appointment. Call 316-942-4291, ext. 2199.

Melanie Beltz, artist, watercolor, acrylics and ink, exhibit through Sept. 20, Mead Street Gallery, 121 N. Mead. Hours 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sat. Free. Call 316-262-5192.

“Asia: Culture, Costumes & Textiles,” a cross-cultural celebration of Asian textiles, international costumes and storytelling, exhibit through Sept. 21, TISSU Sewing Studio, 3700 E. Douglas. Hours 1-5 p.m. or by appointment on Fridays. Free. Call 316-737-8787.

New Oils and Pastels, by artist Diane Warta and ceramics by Alaine Kuestersteffen, exhibit through Sept. 23, Gallery XII, 412 E. Douglas. Hours 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon.-Sat. Free. Call 316-267-5915.

Political Animals: The Cartoons of Thomas Nast, creator of the democratic donkey, republican elephant and the artists’s use of animals to parody 19th-century political culture, exhibit through Nov. 16, Wichita Art Museum, 1400 W. Museum Blvd. Hours 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tue.-Sat., noon-5 p.m. Sun. Admission $7, $5 seniors, $3 students and children ages 5-17, under 5 free. Saturdays free. Call 316-268-4921.

BOOK SIGNINGS

“Somewhere Safe with Somebody Good,” by Jan Karon, reading and signing, hosted by Watermark Books & Cafe, 6 p.m. Fri, St. James Episcopal Church, 3750 E. Douglas. Cost $27.95 for purchase of book. Call 316-682-1181.

Triple Author Signing, “Home to Chicory Lane” by Deborah Raney, “A Bride in Store” by Melissa Jagears, “The Amish Nanny” by Patricia Davids, 10:30 a.m. Sept. 13, Faith & Life Bookstore, 606 N. Main in Newton. Free. Call 316-283-2210.

AUDITIONS

“Talking Tombstones,” auditions for male and female actors, ages 18 and older, 6-9 p.m. Sun., Hutchinson Theatre Guild, 9 S. Main in Hutchinson. 316-350-7529

The Heart of America Men’s Chorus, open call for all singers, 7 p.m. Sept. 2, Newman University De Mattias Fine Arts Center. Call 316-942-4291 Ext. 2196 or 620-262-6281.

Orchestral Auditions, for the Wichita Symphony, Fri.-Sept.7, Century II Performing Arts Center. Information and requirements, 316-267-5259 or ambrown@wso.org.

“The Nutcracker,” auditions for experienced dancers, ages 15 and older, 5-6 p.m. Sept. 12; the following auditions will be on Sept. 13: boys for the party scene, 11 a.m.-noon, girls ages 6-8, noon-1 p.m., girls ages 9-14, 1-2:30 p.m., adults 2:30-3 p.m., Friends University Riney Fine Arts Center in the ballet studio. Call 316-295-5848.

Wichita Choral Society, open call for singers for “Handel’s Messiah,” rehearsals 7 p.m. each Monday beginning Sept. 8-Dec. 1, First United Methodist Church, 330 N. Broadway. Call 316-524-0995

This story was originally published August 30, 2014 at 9:50 PM with the headline "Sunday Arts calendar (Aug. 31)."