Wichita arts calendar for June 14-27

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“’Til Beth Do Us Part,” comedy about a woman trying to balance career and marriage whose efficient new assistant decides that her boss’s husband is standing in the way of her success, 8 p.m. Thu.-Sat., 2:30 p.m. Sun. through June 28, Kechi Playhouse, 100 E. Kechi Road (61st North and Oliver). $11 Thu. & Sun., $12 Fri. & Sat., 316-744-2152.

“Anchorman of Steel,” Carol Hughes’ hero/villain spoof mash-up of “Superman” and “Anchor Man,” plus “Totally Rad” musical comedy revue, dinner buffet 6:15 p.m., show 7:50 p.m. Thu-Sat. through July 18, Mosley Street Melodrama, 234 N. Mosley. Show and dinner $28, $24 seniors, $22 ages 12 and under; $18 show only; 316-263-0222, www.mosleystreet.com

Shakespeare in the Park, “As You Like It,” romantic comedy presented by the Wichita Shakespeare Company, 7 p.m. Sun., special indoor performance at the Wichita Scottish Rite Center, 322 E. First St.; Fri., College Hill Park; Sat., Hap McLean Park in Park City; June 21, Central Riverside Park. Free; donations accepted; bring lawn chairs or blankets and bug spray for outdoor performances; www.wichitashakespearecompany.org. In the event of inclement weather, a message will be posted at 6 p.m. at 316-655-2017.

“The Foreigner,” comedy about a shy young man at a fishing lodge who pretends to speak no English to avoid conversations, but then hears bad guys discussing their plots, presented by the Wichita Community Theatre, 8 p.m. Thu.-Sat. & June 25-27, & 7 p.m. June 14, 21 & 28; $14 adults, $12 seniors/students/military; 316-686-1282.

Music Theatre Wichita: Elton John and Tim Rice’s “Aida,” 2 & 7 p.m. Sun., Century II Concert Hall; $28-$64 evening, $26-$56 matinee, 316-265-3107, www.mtwichita.org.

“Pinkalicious,” participatory Picnic Theatre Series for 2- to 8-year-olds presented by Wichita Children’s Theatre & Dance Center, 10 a.m., noon & 6:30 p.m. Fri., 201 Lulu. Cookie shows at 10 a.m. $6, pizza shows (pizza served half-hour before show) noon & 6:30 p.m. $7.50; 316-262-2282, wctdc.com

“Cougar: The Musical,” 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat., then every Thu.-Sat. starting June 25 through July 18 (no show July 4), Roxy’s Downtown, 412 1/2 E. Douglas. $40 dinner and show, $25 show only; 316-265-4400, www.roxysdowntown.com.

Disney’s “My Son Pinocchio,” presented by Music Theatre Wichita, 8 p.m. June 24-26, 2 p.m. & 8 p.m. June 27, 2 & 7 p.m. June 28, Century II Concert Hall; $28-$64 evenings, $26-$56 matinee, 316-265-3107, www.mtwichita.org.

Cast of Bronze: “Illumination,” handbell ensemble from Dallas plays marches, classical and sacred music, jazz standards and other familiar tunes, plus audience can try out bells and chimes after concert, 7-8:30 p.m. Mon., Kechi United Methodist Church, 4533 E. 61st St. North. Free; 316-744-1221, www.castofbronze.com.

Tuesdays on the Terrace, music by the Haymakers, plus cocktails and dinner for sale, 5:30 p.m. Tue., Botanica, 701 N. Amidon. $7 ($3 members); botanica.org.

Wichita Jazz Tones Big Band, 7 p.m. Tue., Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 1101 N. River Blvd. Free.

Nick Colinne and Brian Simpson, 7:30 p.m. Thu., Bradley Fair, 21st and Rock Road. Free.

Wichita State University Summer Orchestra, concert by university students, area music educators, advanced high school players, and local amateur musicians, including Phillip Black performing the Tuba Concerto of Edward Gregson, 7:30 p.m. Thu., Wichita State University’s Miller Concert Hall, 1845 Fairmount. $7; 316-978-3233.

Midsummer’s Day Concert, chamber music concert of Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven and others by Dala Camerata Quartet, 3 p.m. Sat., Birger Sandzen Memorial Gallery, 401 N. First St. in Lindsborg. Free. Limited seating; 785-227-2220.

Moreland and Arbuckle, 4 p.m. June 21 (gates open at 3), Bartlett Arboretum in Belle Plaine; $10, kids free; www.bartlettarboretum.com.

Wichita State University Summer Choir Concert, 7:30 p.m. June 25, Wiedemann Recital Hall, WSU. $7; 316-978-3233, www.wichita.edu.

A Terra Plana, Brazilian choro music, 7:30 p.m. June 25, New Market Square Plaza, 2441 N. Maize Road. Free; 316-263-3201, www.cmatb.org.

Sundays on the Porch, program on “Franklin Gilson: Emporia’s Professor of Pageantry” presented by Marcia Lawrence, followed by tour of the Red Rocks home of William Allen White, 2 p.m. Sun., Red Rocks State Historic Site, 927 Exchange St. in Emporia. Free; tours by donation; 620-342-2800.

Ballet in the Park: “Snow White,” by Ballet Wichita, 2 p.m. Sun., Riggs Park, 706 Sarah Lane in Haysville. Free; bring lawn chair or blanket; balletwichita.com.

Newton-North Newton Flower & Garden Tour, 1-5 p.m. Sun., 908 Westridge Drive in Newton, 504 Witmarsum Drive in North Newton, 207 W. 22nd in North Newton, Presbyterian Manor at 1200 E. Seventh in Newton. $8 at any of the garden stops; newtonplks.org.

Seasonal Wishes Lunch with Chef Jason Febres as he prepares three-course menu,11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Thu., Metro Appliances & More, 3545 N. Hillside St. $40 to benefit Make-A-Wish Kansas; 316-941-4040

Viva Art & Vino, create a painting, bring your own wine, 6:30 p.m. Thursdays through July 30 (except July 16), Three Pea Consignment, 4729 E. Central. $38; emeraldcitytangles.com/viva-art-vino-2/, 316-253-8899.

Tunes and Tallgrass Goes Constructionist, Fri. evening, Wichita Art Museum parking lot, 1400 W. Museum Blvd.; 7 p.m. music by Me Like Bees of Joplin, Mo., 9 p.m. outdoor screening of the Talking Heads concert film “Stop Making Sense,” plus food trucks and cash bar. Free; bring a lawn chair; tallgrassfilmfest.com, wichitaartmuseum.org.

“A Day in the Life,” celebrating and re-creating a typical day in Wichita in the 1870s, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat., Old Cowtown Museum, 18645 W. Museum Blvd. Included in admission; www.oldcowtown.org.

Play on a Plane Day, one day of the year when Kansas Aviation Museum has all its planes open for touring, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat., 3350 S. George Washington Blvd. $8.95, $7.95 seniors, $6.95 ages 4-12, free for ages 3 and under; kansasaviationmuseum.org.

Cherry of a Ride Classic Car Round Up, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Sat., Whole Foods Market, 1423 N. Webb Road. Free; call 316-630-8484 to register car.

Casino Royale: Chairman’s Opera Ball, dress as a James Bond-related character, dancing, food, games, auctions to benefit Wichita Grand Opera, 6 p.m. Sat., Hyatt Regency, 400 W. Waterman. $200; 316-262-8054, selectaseat.com, www.wichitagrandopera.org.

Father’s Day Kite Fest, buy and/or fly a kite, synchronized kite show, food trucks, carnival rides, music, face painting, crafts, games, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. June 21, Botanica. Free for dads, $5 for everyone else; www.botanica.org.

Say What?! Improv, six improvisers with backgrounds ranging from theater to aircraft to customer service, 8 p.m. Sat., Old Cowtown Museum, 1865 Museum Blvd. $10; 316-219-1871.

Presence Program: The Gift of Art, for people with early to mid-stage Alzheimer’s, 10:30 a.m. Thu., Wichita Art Museum, 1400 W. Museum Blvd. Free; 316-268-4921.

“Dance or Die,” works by Sonny Laracuente, through Sat., Main Gallery, CityArts, 334 N. Mead. Free; 316-350-3245, WichitaCityArts.org.

Frank Lloyd Wright’s 148th birthday celebration, photographs of the building of Wichita’s Frank Lloyd Wright house plus artifacts and refreshments, 1-5 p.m. Tues.-Sun. through July 5, Wichita Center for the Arts, 9112 E. Central. Free; www.fllwallenhouse.org.

“Art’s Pure Voice: Abstraction in Wichita,” works by James Gross, Kevin Kelly, Kevin Mullins, Ann Resnick and Kate Van Steenhuyse, through Aug. 30, Wichita Art Museum, 1400 W. Museum Blvd.; included in admission, free on Saturdays; wichitaartmuseum.org.

Liza Lou: “Gather (one million),” shimmering 150-square-foot golden field made of 9 million beads in varying shades of gold threaded onto cut wire to make 1 million blades of grass, through Sept. 13, Wichita Art Museum, 1400 W. Museum Blvd.; included in admission, free on Saturdays; wichitaartmuseum.org, 316-268-4921.

Shawn Decker: “Prairie,” electro-acoustic sound installation recalling the sights and sounds of the prairie via a field of speakers and thin, swaying metal rods, through Sept. 13, Wichita Art Museum, 1400 W. Museum Blvd.; included in admission, free on Saturdays; wichitaartmuseum.org, 316-268-4921.

Stuart Allen: “Kansas, Low Resolution,” extractions of a few select pixels from larger photographs of landscapes taken in Wichita, through Sept. 13, Wichita Art Museum, 1400 W. Museum Blvd.; included in admission, free on Saturdays; wichitaartmuseum.org, 316-268-4921.

“Wooden Vessels,” works by Chad Gorges, through Sat., Boardroom Gallery and Balcony Gallery, CityArts, 334 N. Mead. Free; 316-350-3245, wichitacityarts.org.

Photography by the Wichita State University Aperture Club, featuring works by Thien Doan, Phil Anderson, Dale Small, Travis Leivian, Kelsy Gossett, Dwight Corrin, James Mitchell, Tyler Longfellow and Bruce Ward, through Sat., Main Hall Gallery, CityArts, 334 N. Mead. Free; 316-350-3245, wichitacityarts.org.

Kent Rollins, reading and signing “Taste of Cowboy,” 6 p.m. Tue., Watermark Books & Cafe, 4701 E. Douglas. Free; 316-682-1181.

Keith Wondra, author of “Botanica: The Wichita Gardens,” lunchtime lecture, 12:15 p.m. Wed., Botanica, 701 N. Amidon; included in admission; botanica.org. Appearance 11 a.m. June 27, Watermark Books & Cafe, 4701 E. Douglas Ave. Free; 316-682-1181.

Wichita Children’s Theatre & Dance Center, professional tour auditions, appointments starting at 5 p.m. Mon., 201 S. Lulu. Prepared musical pieces required (ballad and upbeat number); pianist provided. Call 316-262-2282 for audition appointment.

This story was originally published June 11, 2015 at 9:38 PM with the headline "Wichita arts calendar for June 14-27."