Wichita arts calendar (March 15)

THEATER

“Vanya & Sonia & Masha & Spike,” comedy that pays tongue-in-cheek tribute to Anton Chekhov through a case of middle-aged sibling rivalry, presented by the Guild Hall Players, 7 p.m. Sun., St. James Episcopal Church, 3750 E. Douglas; $12, $10 students; 316-683-5686.

“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; opening night $10 Thu.; 316-686-1282, wichitact.org.

“My Sweetheart Is Smokin’ Hot, or The Valentine’s Day From Hell,” 7:50 p.m. Thu.-Sat. through March 28, 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 the story of Patsy Cline’s friendship with Houston housewife Louise Seger, 8 p.m. Thu.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. through March 28, 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 touching and comic tale of a necklace passed down through several generations that changes every life it touches as it is given, stolen, sold, taken apart and nearly lost, presented by Wichita Scottish Rite Signature Theatre, 7 p.m. March 22-23, Scottish Rite Auditorium, 332 E. First St.; $10 adults, $7 students at the door; 316-263-4218.

“Annie Jr.,” musical presented by the Wichita Children’s Theatre & Dance Center, 7 p.m. March 27, 2 p.m. March 28, 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 134th Messiah Festival of the Arts at Bethany College, 7 p.m. March 28, 4 p.m. March 29, Presser Hall, 335 E. Swensson St. in Lindsborg; $25; www.messiahfestival.org, 785-227-3380, ext. 8137.

MUSIC

“Bluebeard’s Castle” by Bartok featuring Samuel Ramey, with six artworks by artist Dale Chihuly on stage with the Wichita Symphony Orchestra, 3 p.m. Sun., Century II Concert Hall, 225 W. Douglas; $30-$80; wichitasymphony.org, 316-267-7658.

“Sacred Drama” voice recital by Paul Smith, assistant professor of applied music/voice at Friends University, 7:30 p.m. March 23, Sebits Auditorium in the Riney Fine Arts Center at Friends, 2100 W. University. Free; 316-295-5677.

Casado Jazz Night with trumpeter Clay Jenkins, with the Friends University jazz combos, 8 p.m. March 25, Casado Campus Center, 2100 W. University. Free; 316-295-5677.

Tower Wind Quintet recital, by wind faculty at Friends University, including premier of “Five Twilight Songs,” 7:30 p.m. March 26, Sebits Auditorium, 2100 W. University. Free; 316-295-5677.

“The Creation” by Haydn, presented by the Wichita Chamber Corale, 7:30 p.m. March 27, First United Methodist Church, 330 N. Broadway; $20, $15 seniors, $5 students, at Senseney Music at 2300 E. Lincoln, wichitachorale.com, 316-712-2678.

Chamber Orchestra Concert, 7:30 p.m. March 27, Alumni Auditorium at Friends University, 2100 W. University. Free; 316-295-5677.

“Venimos Cantemos” Singing Quakers Home Concert, 7:30 p.m. March 28, 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.

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 St.; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tue.-Fri., 1-5 p.m. Sat.-Sun.; included in museum admission; wichitahistory.org, 316-265-9314.

Kansas Coliseum Flea Market, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sun., Kansas Pavilions, 1279 E. 85th St. North, Park City; $1 admission, ages 12 and under free; www.midamericafleamarkets.com.

Orchid Show, sponsored by the Kansas Orchid Society and American-Orchid-Society judged, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. March 22, Botanica, 701 N. Amidon. Admission to show is free.

Antique Watch and Clock Show and Sale, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. March 28, 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. March 28, 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. March 28, Augusta Historical Museum, 303 State St. in Augusta; www.augustahistoricalsociety.com, 316-775-5655.

ART EVENTS

Wichita’s Mid-Century Modernist Galleries, exhibition about Wichita art and artists who went into new artistic territory, ending Sun., Sedgwick County Historical Museum, 204 S. Main; included in admission; 316-265-9314.

“Art We Love,” first installment in a series of three exhibitions featuring works of art selected by such Wichitans as Watermark Books owner Sarah Bagby and retired broadcaster Larry Hatteberg, through July 19, 1400 W. Museum Blvd. Included in admission; free on Saturdays; 316-268-4921, wichitaartmuseum.org.

“Prairie Print Makers: Process, Style, Meaning,” exhibition exploring the processes and styles embraced by the Prairie Print Makers, especially Japanese woodblock techniques, Wichita Art Museum, 1400 W. Museum Blvd. Included in admission; free on Saturdays; 316-268-4921, wichitaartmuseum.org.

Amy Warfield exhibit, work by graduate of Fort Hays State, Mon. through April 17, reception 5-7 p.m. March 27, Riney Fine Arts Gallery at Friends University, 2100 W. University. Free; 316-295-5677.

Senior Wednesday: “Going Viral,” discussion led by Ulrich museum educator Jana Durfee about the work of Paris-based artist Evan Roth, 10 a.m. Wed., Ulrich Museum of Art, 1845 Fairmount St. Free; ulrich.wichita.edu.

Art Show at the Dog Show, more than 175 pieces of art depicting dogs, through Sat., CityArts, 334 N. Mead, and April 3-6, Kansas Pavilions, 1279 E. 85th St. North. Free; www.artshowatthedogshow.com, 316-350-3245.

Elizabeth Corbett and Linda Metzker art exhibit, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. daily through March 24, Gallery at Larksfield Place, 7373 E. 29th St. North. Free; 316-636-1000.

“Mission McConnell: Checklist to Flight,” images taken at McConnell Air Force Base by photographer Barney Tull, through March 27, Derby Public Library, 1600 E. Walnut Grove in Derby; 316-788-0760.

National Fiber Directions Exhibition, featuring 81 works by 63 fiber artists, March 27-May 10, Wichita Center for the Arts, 9112 E. Central; opening reception 5-7 p.m. March 27 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.

“A Woman in Her Place,” artwork by female artists using a traditional slip undergarment as a unifying symbol for women, through April 10, E.B. White Art Gallery at Butler Community College, in the 700 building of the El Dorado campus, 901 S. Haverhill Road. Free; www.butlercc.edu, 316-733-2222.

“Ulrich Underground: Shock Print,” national juried exhibition of printmaking, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tue.-Fri. through April 19, Wichita State University’s Ulrich Museum of Art, 1845 N. Fairmount. Free; www.ulrich.wichita.edu, 316-978-3664.

Midwest Art Exhibition, prints by Janet Turner and Norma Bassett Hall, paintings by Ed Pointer of Wichita and David Vollbracht of Medicine Lodge, and a special exhibition of works by the Prairie Water Color Painters, through April 19, Birger Sandzen Memorial Gallery, 401 N. First St., Lindsborg; gallery hours 1-5 p.m. Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tue.-Sat. Free; www.sandzen.org, 785-227-2220.

“Photographic Wonders: American Daguerreotypes,” exhibit of 82 daguerreotypes from the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, through May 10, 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 youth ages 5-17, members free. Saturdays free admission; wichitaartmuseum.org; 316-268-4921.

“Chipping the Block, Painting the Silk,” color block prints on paper by Norma Bassett Hall, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tue.-Sat., noon-5 p.m. Sun. through July 12, Wichita Art Museum, 1400 W. Museum Blvd; museum admission $7, $5 for seniors, $3 for students and ages 5 to 17, and free on Saturdays. wichitaartmuseum.org; 316-268-4921.

“The Art of Creating Sacred,” exhibit of ceremonial pipes and pipe bags made between 1870-1900 from the Indian Center’s permanent artifact collection, Mid-America All Indian Center, 650 N. Seneca; included in admission; 316-350-3340, www.theindiancenter.org.

“Rural Tranquility,” art of Stephen M. Perry, Angela Pickman and Belinda Skiles, Carriage Factory Art Gallery, 128 E. 6th St. in Newton; 316-284-2749.

“(A)Ward ... Or Two,” works by Mary Bechtol, Carol Carter, Brett Freund, Matthew Hilyard and others, through March 22, Hue Gallery, 430 S. Commerce; 316-512-5045.

New works by Carolyn Denver, through March 24, Gallery XII, 412 E. Douglas; 316-267-5915.

New works by Sara Crow, Reverie Coffee Roasters, 2611 E. Douglas; 316-201-1144.

This story was originally published March 16, 2015 at 3:37 PM with the headline "Wichita arts calendar (March 15)."