Sunday Arts calendar (Sept. 14)

THEATER

“King John,” Shakespeare-in-the-Park series, presented by Wichita Shakespeare Co., each performance 7 p.m. Sun., Buffalo Park, 10201 Hardtner; Fri., Central Riverside Park, 720 Nims; Sat., 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.

“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, 7 p.m. Sun., Wichita Community Theatre, 258 N. Fountain. Tickets $14, $12 military/seniors/students. Call 316-686-1282.

“Halloween 13, or Jason is Really Hacked,” comic melodrama followed by a musical revue, through Nov. 1, Mosley Street Melodrama, 234 N. Mosley. Doors open 6 p.m., dinner 6:15 p.m., show 7:50 p.m., Thu.-Sat. Tickets $28 dinner/show, $18 show only. Call 316-263-0222.

“Say What?! Improv,” “Empire House Live” series, doors open 7:30 p.m., show 8 p.m. Sat., Empire House Theatre at Old Cowtown, 1865 W. Museum Blvd. Mature audience ages 16 and older. Tickets $10. Information and tickets, www.wichitatix.com or 316-350-3323.

“Office Party,” comedy, through Sept. 28, Kechi Playhouse, 100 E. Kechi Road in Kechi. Shows 8 p.m. Thu.-Sat., 2:30 p.m. Sun. Tickets $11 Thu. and Sun., $12 Fri.-Sat. Call 316-744-2152.

MUSIC

Jazz Concert, musicians Jane Bunnett & Maqueque and the Friends University Jazz Combos, 7:30 p.m. Tue., Friends University Sebits Auditorium. Tickets $9, $6 seniors/students. Call 316-295-5677.

Wichita State University Symphony Concert, featuring bassoonist Stephanie Patterson, 7:30 p.m. Thu., Miller Concert Hall, WSU. Tickets $7. Call 316-978-3233.

Delano Chamber Players, concert and reception, 3 p.m. Sept. 21, West Side Baptist Church, 304 S. Seneca. $10. Call 316-259-0467.

“Michael Feinstein: The Sinatra Project,” presented by Wichita Symphony Orchestra, sponsored by the Grumpy Old Men, 8 p.m. Sept. 27, Century II Concert Hall. Tickets $43-$85. Call 316-267-7658.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Wine Mosey, dinner, sampling of wines, music by Diamond W. Wranglers, gunfight re-enactments, stagecoach rides, Dixie Lee Saloon Girls and outdoor antique bowling, 4-8 p.m. Sun., Old Cowtown Museum, 1864 W. Museum Blvd. Tickets $50. Proceeds go toward visitor education programs at the museum. Call 316-350-3323.

“Constitution Day: You Be the Judge,” re-enactment of actual U.S. Supreme Court cases lead by Kansas Court of Appeals Judge G. Joseph Pierron Jr., 7 p.m. Wed., Friends University Alumni Auditorium. Free. Call 316-295-5677.

Friends of the Wichita Public Library Book Sale, all genres, crafts, art, music and children’s books, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Wed.-Fri., 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sat., Wichita Public Library, 223 S. Main. Call 316-216-8500.

Earn Your Stripes 5k for Orphans, fundraiser for Let’s Build an Orphanage, 9 a.m. Sat., East Point Church of Christ, 747 N. 127th East. Advance registration $35, $40 day of event. Information, www.earnyourstripes5k.org.

Party on the Plaza Oktoberfest 2014, ceremonial tapping of the keg, German food, live music, live and silent auction, 4:30 p.m.-11 p.m. Sat., Newman University, 3100 McCormick. Annual fundraising and social event to benefit student scholarships. Tickets $100. Call 316-942-4291.

Wishes Over Wichita, flight-themed fundraiser hosted by Make-A-Wish Kansas, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sat., Stearman Field Bar & Grill, 14789 SW 30th St. in Benton. Tickets $40 and up. Call 316-838-9474.

Wichita Area Garden Railway Society Tour, visit seven garden railways including Botanica’s Gene Spear Garden Railway, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat., Botanica Gardens, 701 Amidon. Donations accepted. Call 316-721-3566.

Hillsboro Arts & Crafts Fair, handmade crafts, food and vendors, 9 a.m.-5 p..m. Sat., downtown Hillsboro, West D Street and South Ash. Call 316-947-3506.

Recovery Idol-Let Your Voice Be Heard, silent auction and fundraiser, 6 p.m. Sat., Century II Concert Hall. Tickets $15 in advance, $20 at the door. Proceeds will benefit Substance Abuse Center of Kansas and CrossOver Recovery Center. Call 316-262-6622.

Recycled Robot Art Competition, collection of computer items and is based on looks, 10 a.m.-3p.m. Sat., Prairie Chic Kansas, 9 S. Broadway in Herington. Free. Call 785-258-8004.

“Smoky Hill River Scene,” oil painting by Birger Sandzen, 11:30 a.m. reception Sat., exhibit through Jan. 31, Birger Sandzen Memorial Gallery, 401 N. First St. in Lindsborg. Hours 10 a.m.- p.m. Tue.-Sat., 1-5 p.m. Sun. Free. Call785-227-2220.

Show N Shine Car Show, sponsored by the Wichita Police Department, 2-4 p.m. Sept. 21, Wichita State University, 1845 N. Fairmount. Proceeds benefit the Make A Wish Foundation of Kansas. Cost $15. Call 316-350-3460.

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Great Plains Renaissance Festival, jests, jousts, costume contests, fire breathing daredevils, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 27-28 , Sedgwick County Park, 6300 E. 13th St. Tickets $8.50 in advance, $11 at the gate, kids $5. Call 316-253-3392.

75th Anniversary Party for the Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum, exhibits, food and drinks, 6 p.m. Sept. 28, Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum, 204 S. Main. Tickets $75. Call 316-265-9314.

ART EVENTS

Autumn & Art, juried outdoor art festival, featuring 99 artists and various activities, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun., Bradley Fair, 2000 N. Rock Road. Admission free. Wine tasting 4-6 p.m. Sat., cost $25; paddle boat rides on Bradley Fair Lake, $5; three day patron pass $100 and includes reserved parking, complimentary beverages, silent auction and performance by the Cherokee Maidens. Information and tickets, AutumnandArt.com, Bradley Fair Guest Service office or 316-267-2817.

“Australian Glass Art, American Links,” glass art by Australian and American artists, noon-5 p.m. Sun., Wichita Art Museum, 1400 W. Museum Blvd. 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, 1-5 p.m. Sun., 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 age 6-12; ages under 6 free. Call 316-265-9314.

Senior Wednesday: “Conscious Clay Art Making: Ceramic Bowls, Part 1,” two-part workshop to create clay bowls for the Empty Bowls Chili Cook-off benefiting the Kansas Food Bank, 10 a.m. Wed., and Oct. 18, Ulrich Museum of Art, WSU. Sponsored by the WSU Ceramics Guild. Free. Call 316-978-3664.

Fine Art for the Wine Heart: “Thiebaud: Four Ice Cream Cones,” paint while sipping wine and re-create a selected painting, 7 p..m. Thu., Wichita Center for the Arts, 9112 E. Central. Canvas, paint, easel, brushes and wine glasses will be provided. Bring your beverage of choice. Ages 21 and older. Cost $45. Call 316-634-2787.

“Caution at Play,” by Beth Golay and Tanya Tandoc, mixed media art, exhibit through Fri., 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 Sat., 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.

The Big Read Pre-Party, celebration of “The Maltese Falcon” by Dashell Hammett, 2 p.m. Sat., Wichita Art Museum, 1400 W. Museum Blvd. Free. Call 316-268-4921.

“Metal and Paint,” jewelry, paintings and scratchboard drawings by Katherine and Wilfried Fathi, exhibit through Sat., Art Room 114, 114 N. Main in El Dorado. Hours 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon., Wed.-Fri., 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Tue. or by appointment. Free Call 316-321-3223.

“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.

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Ulrich Underground Artist-in-Residence: Lisa Solomon, mixed media artist, exhibit through Sept. 28, Ulrich Museum of Art, WSU. Hours 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tue.-Fri., 1-5 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Free. Call 317-978-3664.

Art Exhibition, featuring artists Clark Britton and Rebecca Hoyer, exhibit through Sept. 28, Larksfield Place Bistro; Gallery at Larksfield Place, 7373 E. 29th North. Hours 9 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. Free. Call 316-636-1000.

“Embracing Nature,” invitational show, featuring “Magical Moments” paintings by Sally Johnson and “Visual Poetry” watercolor and oil paintings by Oscar Larmer, exhibit Tue.-Oct. 19, Birger Sandzen Memorial Gallery, 401 N. First St. in Lindsborg. Hours 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tue.-Sat., 1-5 p.m. Sun. Free. Call 785-227-2220.

“As Eye See It,” photography by Dale Cole, exhibit through Oct. 31, Watson Room, Stiefel Theatre of Performing Arts, 151 S. Sante Fe in Salina. Hours 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Free. Call 785-827-1998.

“Political Animals: The Cartoons of Thomas Nast,” creator of the Democratic donkey and Republican elephant, exhibit shows the artist’s use of animals to parody 19th-century political culture, 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 ages 5-17, under 5 free. Saturdays free. Call 316-268-4921.

BOOK SIGNINGS/READINGS

“Writing Now, Reading Now: Cary Holladay,” distinguished fiction writer and recipient of a National Endowment for the Arts award, 5:30 p.m. reception, 6 p.m. reading, Tue., Ulrich Museum of Art, WSU. Free. Call 316-978-3664.

“The Worst Hard Time: The Untold Story of Those Who Survived the Great Dust Bowl,” by Timothy Eagan, 6:30 p.m. refreshments, 7 p.m. book discussion, Sept. 22, Student Activities Center, Kansas Wesleyan University, 100 E. Claflin in Salina. Free. Call 785-827-5541.

AUDITIONS

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

This story was originally published September 13, 2014 at 7:00 PM with the headline "Sunday Arts calendar (Sept. 14)."