Sunday Arts calendar (Oct. 12)

THEATER

“Buried Child,” Sam Shepard’s drama about the fragmentation of the American nuclear family and disillusionment with the American Dream, 2 p.m. Sun., Jabara Theatre, Newman University. Tickets $10; $8 staff/faculty; $5 non-Newman students; students free. Call 316-942-4291, ext.2486.

“Legally Blonde,” musical, presented by Music Theatre for Young People, 2:30 p.m. Sun., Century II Mary Jane Teall Theatre. Tickets $12 in advance, $15 at the door; $10 students. Information, www.wichitatix.com, www.mtypks.org or 316-219-4849.

“Life in a Jar,” play about the life of Irena Sendler, Thu., Robert Brown Theatre, Cowley College, 125 S. Second St. in Arkansas City. Tickets $10, $5 students. Information and tickets, www.cowley.edu/box office or 620-441-5570.

“Julius Caesar,” Shakespeare’s tragedy follows the final days of the Roman ruler, Thu.-Oct. 19, Wilner Auditorium, WSU. Shows 7:30 p.m. Thu.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Tickets $10; $8 faculty/seniors/military; $6 non-WSU students; WSU students free. Call 316-978-3233.

Fall Ballet, directed by Stan K. Rogers, Fri.-Oct. 19, Friends University Sebits Auditorium. Shows 7:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Tickets $16, $13 seniors/students. Call 316-295-5677.

“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.

“Phantom of the Opera,” featuring organist Brett Valliant, presented by Wichita Theatre Organ, 8 p.m. Sat., Century II Exhibition Hall. Tickets $10, $5 students. Call 316-461-7294.

“Bell, Book and Candle,” romantic comedy, through Oct. 24, Wichita Community Theatre, 258 N. Fountain. Shows 8 p.m. Thu.-Sat., 7 p.m. Sun. Tickets $14, $12 seniors/military/students; $10 on opening night. Call 316-686-1282.

MUSIC

Hometown Favorites, presented by Wichita Symphony Orchestra, 3 p.m. Sun., Century II Concert Hall. Tickets $19-$57. Information and tickets, www.wichitasymphony.org or 316-267-7658.

Casado Jazz Night, featuring Allen Carter, 8 p.m. Wed., Casado Campus Center, Friends University. Free. Call 316-295-5677.

Leon Russell, concert, 7 p.m. Wed., Newton Fox Theatre, 518 N. Main in Newton. Tickets $40-$45. Call 316-804-8475.

“Hooray for Hollywood!,” film music concert, WSU Symphony Orchestra will provide live musical accompaniment for a screening of the Charlie Chaplin silent comedy, “The Vagabond,” 7:30 p.m. Thu., Miller Concert Hall, WSU. Tickets $7. Call 316-978-3233.

Zootoberfest, concert by Seth Walker, 6 p.m. Fri., Sedgwick County Zoo, 5555 W. Zoo Blvd. Tickets $12; $6 ages 3-11. Call 316-660-9453.

Gooding, concert, 7 p.m. Fri., Murdock Theatre, 536 N. Broadway. Tickets $15. Call 316-440-6407.

Blues Masters at the Crossroads, performances by Rip Lee Pryor, Kim Wilson, Mighty Sam McCain, Moreland and Arbuckle, Joe Beard and various musicians, 7:15 p.m. Fri.-Sat., Blue Heaven Studios, 201 S. Eighth in Salina. Tickets $60 each night. Information and tickets, www.blueheavenstudios.com or 785-825-8609.

SPECIAL EVENTS

St. George Annual Lebanese Dinner and Food Sale, noon-7 p.m. Sun. St. George Orthodox Christian Cathedral, 7515 E. 13th. Admission $16; $8 children 10 and under. Call 316-636-4676.

The Dynamic Revelators, celebrating 52nd anniversary, 4 p.m. Sun., St. James Missionary Baptist Church, 1350 N. Ash. Call 316-265-6301.

The Second Wichita Not Wedding, bridal show alternative in the form of a big mock wedding allowing brides-to-be to experience wedding vendors in action, 7 p.m. Tue., Eaton Venue, 523 E. Douglas. Cost $30. Call 316-519-7082.

Spirited: Prohibition in America, explores the history of Prohibiton in the United States, Tue.-Jan. 3, Butler County History Center and Kansas Oil Museum, 383 E. Central in El Dorado. Hours 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tue.-Fri., noon-5 p.m. Sat. Admission $4; $3 seniors; $2 ages 6-18; kids 5 and under free. Call 316-321-9333.

Senior Wednesday: “Vincent Harding: The Most Important Civil Rights Activist You Never Heard Of,” speaker Omer Galle, 1:30 p.m. Wed., The Kansas African American Museum, 601 N. Water. Free. Call 316-262-7651.

Conscious Clay Panel Discussion: World Hunger Day, artists Steven Young Lee, Jennifer Hansen, Gard and Michelle Dreiling of the WSU Hunger Awareness Initiative discuss topics of food insecurity, the Empty Bowls Project, Project NOLA, 6 p.m. Thu., Ulrich Museum of Art. Free. Call 316-978-3664.

Wichita Wine Opener, wine tasting to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 7 p.m. Thu., Abode Venue, 1330 E. Douglas. Tickets $60-$90. Call 316-652-6524.

Jack Hanna’s Into the Wild Live, featuring animals, stories, videos and entertainment, 7 p.m. Fri., Century II Performing Arts and Convention Center. Sponsored by Tanganyika. Tickets $16.50-$100. Call 316-794-8954.

Lasagna Dinner, craft and bake sale, 4-8 p.m., dinner 5-7 p.m. Fri., Woodland United Methodist Church, 1100 W. 15th St. Call 316-265-6669.

Arty Party and Dr. Seuss Breakfast, music, storytelling, dancing, learn how to perform magic tricks, create take-home items, 9 a.m. breakfast, 10 a.m. Arty Party Sat., Joyce Focht Instructional Support Center, 412 S. Main. Ages 4-10 with an adult. Tickets $25 for breakfast and party, $15 party only. Breakfast reservation deadline Wed. Call 316-262-4771.

Empty Bowls of Chili Cook-Off, view handmade bowls and sample chili, 11 a.m. Sat., Ulrich Museum of Art. Proceeds will benefit the Kansas Food Bank in honor of Hunger Awareness Month. $20. Call 316-978-3664.

“Freedom Summer 1964,” objective of this campaign was to try to end the political disenfranchisement of African Americans in the deep south, exhibit through Sat., The Kansas African American Museum, 601 N. Water. Hours 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tue.-Fri., noon-4 Sat. Admission $5.50 adults, $4.50 seniors/students, $2.50 youth ages 5-18. Call 316-262-7651.

Midwest Beerfest, beer tasting featuring more than 250 beers, 1-4 p.m. Sat., Century II. Tickets $40. Call 316-219-4849.

Pro-Life Breakfast, hosted by St. Jude Knights of Columbus, 8 a.m. Oct. 19, St. Jude Hall, 3030 Amidon. Free. Call 316-209-5029.

Towanda Toy Run and Auction, followed by a chili feed, 10 a.m. Oct. 19, bring a new unwrapped toy or cash donation, Towanda Biker Toy Run & Auction, 300 Main in Towanda. Call 316-200-0841.

HALLOWEEN EVENTS

Trunk or Treat, 1 p.m. Sat., Ulrich Museum of Art, WSU, in the Duerkson Fine Arts Center south parking lot. Cost $3 for Trunk or Treat; free for museum. Rain location: Heskett Center gym. Call 316-978-3664.

Newspaper Art Workshop, sponsored by The Wichita Eagle and City Arts, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sat., City Arts, 334 N. Mead. Kids 6-16 are invited to drop in and create fall or Halloween-themed art from old newspapers. Art work will be displayed in the third floor hallway of City Arts during Final Friday. Free; reservations are requested. Call 316-350-3244.

Zombie Invasion Run, 5K run with mud, obstacles and zombies, 1 p.m. Oct. 19, Mel Hambelton Ford, 11771 W. Kellogg. Cost $60. Registration and information, www.zombieinvasionrun.com.

Haunted Food Trucks at The Wichita Eagle, food trucks including the Flying Stove, B.S. Sandwich Press, Hopperoni Express, Let’m Eat Brats, Charlie’s PizzaTaco, the Waffle Wagon, Brown Box Bakery; trunk-or-treat; meet our columnists. 5-8 p.m. Oct. 24, Eagle’s parking lot off of Rock Island between Douglas and Waterman.

“Operation Zombie Hunt,” one of the attractions at Field of Screams, Prairie Pines Christmas Tree Farm, 4055 N. Tyler Road. Gates open at 7 p.m.; fields open at dark. Open Fridays and Saturdays through Nov. 1. Ticket sales end at 11:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and 10:30 p.m. other nights. Admission $10-$25. A limited number of times admission tickets available. Information, scaryprairiepines.com or 316-722-1145.

ART EVENTS

Shades of Autumn, pastels by Barbara Steckline and ceramics by Terry Corbett, opening reception 5:30 p.m. Thu., exhibit through Oct. 31, 10/31 Fiber Studio, 418 S. Commerce. Free. Call 316-305-1996.

Swedish National Romantic Movement, curator Cori North and director Ron Michael will discuss Sandzen’s early life, education and artwork, 7:30 p.m. Thu., exhibit through Jan. 2015, 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.

10.14: David Long and rachel Epp Buller, exhibit of prints, ceramics, photographs and artist books, opening reception 6-8 p.m. Fri., exhibit through Oct. 24, Bethel College Fine Arts Center, 330 27th St. in North Newton. Hours 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 2-4 p.m. Sun. Free. Call 316-283-2500.

Talents of Riversiders, paintings, drawings, sculpture, jewelry and various art, opening reception 6-8 p.m. Fri., 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat., Porter Street Artists & Friends, 941 Porter. Free. Call 316-0668.

Art Display, colored penciled birds, mixed media portraits, 2D & 3D mixed media by Eric Hayes, Donna Davis, Kayann Ausherman, through Sat., Tessera Fine Art Gallery, 412 E. Douglas. Hours 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon.-Sat. Free. 316-262-2435.

“Embracing Nature,” invitational show, featuring “Magical Moments” paintings by Sally Johnson and “Visual Poetry” watercolor and oil paintings by Oscar Larmer, exhibit through 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.

National Small Oil Painting Exhibition, oil paintings, exhibit through Oct. 19, The Wichita Center for the Arts, 9112 E. Central. Hours 1-5 p.m. Tue.-Sun. Free. Call 316-634-2787.

“Narratives and Abstractions,” works from blind, visually impaired and multi-disabled artists who participate in the Envision Arts program, through Oct. 24, CityArts, 334 N. Mead. Hours 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Thu., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Fri., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat. Call 316-350-3245.

“Large,” printmaking, mixed media, installation, drawing and painting, curated by Matthew Hilyard, exhibit through Oct. 24, Newman University De Mattias Fine Arts Center. Hours 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon.-Fri. or by appointment. Free. Call 316-942-4291.

Innovative Art, pottery, jewelry, paintings, paper craft and various art, by art educators and at-risk youth, exhibit through Oct. 24, C.A.F.E. Gallery at Inter-Faith Ministries, 829 N. Market. Free. Hours 8 a.m.-5 p,.m. Mon.-Fri. Call 316-264-9303.

“White Symphonies and Red Flowers” color abstraction by Natvar Bhavsar, exhibit through Oct. 25, Wichita Art Museum, 1400 W. Museum Blvd. Hours10 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.

“The Secret Life of Trees,” photography by Lincoln Scott, art work by Nancy Longenwalter, exhibit through Oct. 25, Mead Street Gallery. Hours 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sat. Free. Call 316-262-5192.

“Escape,” by Diane Curtis, featuring sculptures by Robert Schmidt, exhibit through Oct. 28, Gallery XII, 412 E. Douglas. Hours 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Free. Call 316-267-5915.

BOOK SIGNINGS/READINGS

“Hunting and Trading on the Great Plains 1859-1875” and “A Stranger Abroad, A Memoir,” by James R. Mead, reading and signing by Dr. Schuyler Jones, 2 p.m. Sun., Old Cowtown Museum, 1864 W. Museum Blvd. Free. Call 316-219-1871.

“The Stat in the Attic: Thrilling Stories of Guitar Archaeology,” by Deke Dickerson, 5 p.m. Mon., Watermark Books and Cafe, 4701 E. Douglas. Free. Call 316-682-1181.

The Big Read: “The Maltese Falcon,” film series, 10:30 a.m. Fri., Wichita Public Library, 223 S. Main. Free. Call 316-261-8500.

The Big Read Film Noir Series, “This Gun for Hire,” commentary provided by author Gaylord Dold, 2 p.m. Sat., Wichita Public Library, 223 S. Main. Free. Call 316-261-8500.

“Maggie Vaults Over the Moon,” by Grant Overstake, author’s brunch and signing, 10 a.m. Sat., Augusta Public Library, 1609 State in Augusta. Cost $10. Call 316-775-2681.

AUDITIONS

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

This story was originally published October 10, 2014 at 5:29 PM with the headline "Sunday Arts calendar (Oct. 12)."