Sunday Arts calendar (Nov. 23)

THEATER

“A Bad Christmas Carol or Scrooge You” and “Mistletoe Mayhem Musical Comedy Revue,” comic melodrama, Fri.-Dec. 30, Mosley Street Melodrama, 234 N. Mosley. Show times Mon.-Sat., doors open 6 p.m., buffet 6:15-7:30 p.m., show 7:50 p.m.; Sundays doors open 5 p.m., buffet 5:15-6:30 p.m., show 6:50 p.m.; Saturday matinees doors open noon, buffet 12:15-1:30 p.m., show 1:50 p.m. Tickets $28 dinner/show. No discounts or show-only tickets. Information and tickets, www.mosleystreet.com or 316-263-0222.

“A Christmas Carol,” musical, presented by Maize South High School and Maize High School, 3 p.m. matinee Sun., Maize High School, 11600 W. 45th St. North. Tickets $6-$8. Call 316-722-0441.

“Legally Blonde the Musical,” presented by Newman University Theatre, 2 p.m. Sun., Newman University De Mattias Fine Arts Center. Tickets $12, $10 seniors/staff/faculty, $5 non-Newman students, students free. Call 316-942-4291, ext. 2486.

Empire House Live: “Think Again!” An Evening of Uncertainty,” demonstrations of mind control, thought-reading, psychological influence and extraordinary problem-solving, 8 p.m. Nov. 29, Empire House Theater at Old Cowtown, 1865 W. Museum Blvd. Tickets $10. Information and tickets, www.wichitatix.com or 316-350-3323.

“Amahl and the Night Visitor,” tells of the night the Three Kings, following the Star of Bethlehem, stop for shelter at the home of Amahl, a shepherd boy who lives with his widowed mother, presented by Opera Kansas, 3 p.m. Nov. 30, Century II Performing Arts and Convention Center. Tickets $25, $15 ages 16 and under. Call 316-264-9121.

“Cirque Dreams Holidaze,” features 30 performers from 12 countries, acrobatics, gingerbread men flipping midair and music, sponsored by Theater League, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 6, Century II Concert Hall. Tickets $35-$75. Call 316-219-4849.

“Guys on Ice, The Ice Fishing Musical,” dinner theater, through Dec. 23, Prairie Pines Dinner Theatre, 4055 N. Tyler Road. Shows Thu.-Sun. and Dec. 22-23. Doors open 6:15 p.m., buffet 6:15-7:30 p.m., show 8 p.m. Tickets $29.94-$33.95. Call 316-303-2037.

“A Crown Christmas: Our Christmas Spectacular,” comedy and music revue, through Dec. 22, Crown Uptown Theatre, 3207 E. Douglas. Shows 7:30 p.m. Thu.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun., 2 p.m. matinees Dec. 4 and Dec. 18. Tickets $50-$60 dinner/show, $35-$45 show only. Call 316-612-7696.

“The Game’s Afoot (Holmes for the Holidays),” comic play, Fri.-Dec. 21, Wichita Community Theatre, 258 N. Fountain. Shows 8 p.m. Thu.-Sat., 7 p.m. Sun. Tickets $14, $12 seniors/military/students; $10 opening night. Call 316-686-1282.

“Christmas Story,” young Ralphie and his quest for the Red Ryder BB gun come to life on stage, Fri.-Dec. 21, Salina Community Theatre, 303 E. Iron in Salina. Shows 7:30 p.m. Thu.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Tickets $18.37-$32.42. Reservations required. Call 785-827-3033.

“The Velveteen Rabbit,” puppetry and music, 7 p.m. Dec. 2, Robert Brown Theatre, Cowley College, 125 S. Second St. in Arkansas City. Tickets $3; $2 students, free for Blue Star Military families. Call 620-441-5570.

“A Christmas Carol,” murder mystery dinner theater, The Grand Chapel, 828 N. Broadway. Shows Fridays and Saturdays in December. Doors open 6:30 p.m., show 7 p.m. Tickets $34.95 in advance, $39.95 at the door. Call 316-264-4444.

MUSIC

Fall Youth Orchestra Concert, 3 p.m. Sun., Century II Concert Hall. Tickets $12, $6 students, ages 12 and under free. Call 316-267-7658.

WSU Impulse Percussion Group and “Sticks, Steps and Rock ’n’ Roll,” concert, 7:30 p.m. Sun., WSU Miller Concert Hall. Tickets $7, $6 WSU faculty/staff/military/seniors, $3 non-WSU students. Information and tickets, www.wichita.edu/fineartsboxoffice or 316-978-3233.

Peter McGuinness, Friends University Jazz Band and Jazz Vocal Ensemble, 7:30 p.m. Mon., Friends University Sebits Auditorium. Tickets $9, $6 seniors/students. Call 316-295-5677.

Carillon Thanksgiving Concert, noon to 1 p.m. Wed. outside the Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum, 204 S. Main. Free.

Candlelight Concert, Wichita State A Cappella Choir, Women’s Choir, Concert Chorale and Madrigal Singers with organ music by Professor Lynne Davis, 4 p.m. Nov. 30 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1, Wiedemann Hall, WSU. Tickets $7 adults, $6 seniors and military, $3 students. Information and tickets, www.wichita.edu/fineartsboxoffice or 316-978-3233.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Operation Christmas Child, project of Samaritan’s Purse, will take up a collection of toys, school supplies, hygiene items and various items to help children around the world, Sun.-Mon. at the following locations: Metro East Baptist Church, 333 N. 143rd St. East, 316-733-5088; First Mennonite Brethren Church, 8000 W. 21st St., 316-722-5885; Sharon Baptist Church, 2221 S. Oliver, 316-684-5156. Information and hours, samaritanspurse.org.

Mini Used Book Sale, sponsored by Friends of the Wichita Art Museum, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sat., Wichita Art Museum, 1400 W. Museum Blvd. Admission free. Call 316-268-4921.

Bid for Bachelors, local bachelors including Chef Jason Febres and silent auction, 7 p.m. Sat., Hotel at Oldtown, 830 E. First St. Tickets $40. Proceeds benefit the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Call 316-267-4800.

Senior Wednesday: Holiday Brunch, holiday celebration, brunch buffet and entertainment, promotes arts awareness for active adults 55 and older, 10:30 a.m. Dec. 3, Wichita Art Museum, 1400 W. Museum Blvd. Admission $2. Call 316-268-4921.

Men’s Scrapbooking Club, presents 10-year anniversary showcase, skit comedy, video, performance art and audience participation, 8-10 p.m. Dec. 5-6, Fisch Haus, 524 S. Commerce. Admission free; $9 to exit. Call 316-993-7428.

ART EVENTS

“Beyond the Obvious,” works by Ann Krone and sculptor Ted Krone, exhibit through Tue., Gallery XII, 412 E. Douglas. Hours 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon.-Sat. Free. Call 316-267-5915.

Brenda Lee, mixed media, exhibit through Wed., The Jones Gallery at Positive Directions, 414 S. Commerce. Hours 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Free. Call 316-263-2214.

Calie Shivers, artist, mixes mediums such as paint, fabric, paper and stitching, exhibit through Wed., Reverie Coffee Roasters, 2611 E. Douglas. Hours 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. Free. Call 316-201-1144.

Of Paper and Paint, works on paper and of paper, paintings, by artist Susie Cunningham, exhibit through Wed., R Coffee House, 1144 Bitting. Hours 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Mon.-Thu., 7 a.m.-11:59 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Sun. Free. Call 316-351-7778.

“Ni de Qui ni de Alla,” roughly translated into English “from neither here nor there,” painting by Armando Minjarez, exhibit through Nov. 26, McKnight Art Center, WSU. Hours 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Free. Call 316-978-3458.

As Above, So Below, artwork by Jane Beilman, in collaboration with students from Wichita Collegiate School, exhibit through Nov. 28, William J. Reals Gallery of Art, 1010 N. Kansas. Hours 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Free. Call 316-293-2643.

Friends University Fall 2014 Student Exhibit, through Fri., Vertigo 232, 232 N. Market. Hours 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Sat., 1-5 p.m. Sun. Free. Call 316-264-2450.

“Id-ology,” an artists collective with various members, exhibit through Fri., Go Away Garage Gallery, 508 S. Commerce. Viewing by appointment. Call 316-263-9455.

Seasons of the Flint Hills: Winter Exhibition, paintings by artist Judith Mackey, opening reception 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Sat., exhibit through Jan. 31, Flint Hills Gallery, 321 S. Broadway in Cottonwood Falls. Hours 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon.-Sat. Free. Call 620-273-6454.

“In the Middle of Everywhere,” art by Christopher Gulick and Justin Marable, exhibit through Sat., Carriage Factory Art Gallery, 128 E. Sixth St. in Newton. Hours 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tue.-Fri., noon-5 p.m. Sat. Free. Call 316-284-2749.

Ron Christ Farewell, artist, exhibit through Sat., The Gallery at Artworks, 7724 E. Central. Hours 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-4 a.m. Sat. Free. Call 316-682-1481.

“Favorite Friends & Places,” artist Julie Black, exhibit through Nov. 30, Hutchinson Art Center, 405 N. Washington in Hutchinson. Hours 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tue.-Fri., 1-5 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Free. Call 620-663-1081.

Midwest Artists, celebrating 50 years of art, exhibit through Nov. 30, The Gallery at Larksfield Place, 7373 E. 29th St. North. Hours 9 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. Free. Call 316-636-1000.

Fine Art for the Wine Heart – Bouquet of Sunflowers, re-create a selected painting and sip wine, 7 p.m. Dec. 4, Wichita Center for the Arts, 9112 E. Central. Painting supplies and wine glasses provided. Cost $45. Call 316-634-2787.

Stan K. Rogers, artist reception, 5-7 p.m. Dec. 5, Friends University Sebits Auditorium. Free. Call 316-295-5677.

“Born of Fire,” collection from glass blowers, exhibit through Dec. 31, Karg Art Glass, 111 N. Oliver, Kechi. Hours 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sun. Free. Call 316-744-2442.

Small Works Show, two- and three-dimensional art, exhibit through Dec. 31, 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.

Kansas Watercolor Society National Exhibition, range of styles from abstraction to realism with imagery including landscapes, still life and technique of water media, exhibit through Jan. 4, Wichita Center for the Arts, 9112 E. Central. Hours 1-5 p.m. Tue.-Sun. Free. Call 316-634-2787.

Auditions

Wichita Community Theatre, auditions for “The Last Night of Ballyhoo,” 1-3 p.m. Sat.-Nov. 30, at the theater, 258 N. Fountain. Roles available for three men and four women, ages 20 and up. Call 316-304-9284.

Holiday events

Turkey Trot, 10-mile race and 2-mile run/walk to benefit Kansas Food Bank, 9:30 a.m. Sun., Old Cowtown Museum. Youth $10, adults $25 in 2-mile and $30 in 10-mile. Information and registration, wichitaturkeytrot.com or 316-613-2479.

Say Grace Thanksgiving Day 5K Race, 9:30 a.m. Thu., GraceMed Clinic, 1122 N. Topeka. Registration $15-$30 at gracemed.org.

Lights on St. Paul, by Arc of Sedgwick County, holiday lights exhibit, 5:30-9 p.m. Thu.-Dec. 28, 2919 W. Second St. Suggested $5 donation. Call 316-943-1191.

Alefs Angels Calendar Signing, purchase a calendar and meet the Alefs angels, 1-3 p.m. Fri., Alefs Harley-Davidson, 5427 Chuzy Drive. Admission free. Call 316-440-5700.

Winter Art Mania, films, art-making activities, PopUpTours and more, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Free admission to Wichita Art Museum on the two days after Thanksgiving, 1400 W. Museum Blvd. Information, wichitaartmuseum.org or 316-268-4921.

Christmas Express Concert, Shriners Hospitals for Children benefit, 7 p.m. Sat., Orpheum Theatre, 200 N. Broadway. Tickets $20. Information and tickets, www.selectaseat.com, 855-755-7328, in person at the Intrust Bank Arena Box Office and Select-A-Seat outlets.

Winter Luminary Walk, candles and electrical lights, performers, crafts, stories and an outdoor Navitity featuring cultural perspective, Dyck Arboretum of the Plains, 177 W. Hickory in Hesston. Hours 5:30 to 8 p.m. Fri.-Sat. and Dec. 5-6, Tickets $5 adults, $4 members, seniors/college students, $2 for ages 3 to 15. Information, dyckarboretum.org or 620-327-8127.

Christmas Benefit Concert for Youth Horizons, featuring Earnest Alexander and jazz musicians of Friends University, desserts, coffee and tea, 7 p.m. Dec. 1-2, Abode, 1330 E. Douglas. Tickets $25. Call 316-267-1330.

Christmas Organ Concert, by Professor Lynne Davis on the Great Marcussen Organ, 5:15 p.m. Dec. 3, Wiedemann Hall, WSU. Free. Call 316-978-3233.

Letters to Santa, children ages 12 and under are invited to drop off their letters for Santa through Dec. 12. All kids who participate will be automatically entered in a gift giveaway. Drop off letters in special mailboxes at Century II, CityArts, Cowtown, the Mid-America All-Indian Center, Cambridge Market or Starkey Inc. Children must include their age and return address on their letter to receive a response from Santa Claus. All kids who participate will be automatically entered in the gift giveaway. 316-264-9121.

Christmas on the Prairie, Christmas chuckwagon, Prairie Rose Rangers show, horse-drawn wagon rides, classic cowboy movies and Silver Screen Cowboy Museum, Prairie Rose Chuckwagon Supper, 15231 SW Parallel in Benton. Times 5 p.m. Fri-Sat. through Dec. 20, plus Sunday matinees at 1 p.m. Dec. 7 and Dec. 21. $35 for adults; $10 ages 3 to 12; younger children free. Information, www.prairierosechuckwagon.com or 316-778-2121.

“Breakfast with Santa,” cinnamon roll, choice of drink and photo with Santa, 8, 9 and 10 a.m. Sat., Brick Street Bake Shoppe, 507 State in Augusta. Tickets $10. Other events during the day will be shopping, carolers, parade and tree lighting. Call 316-775-4585.

Christmas Express Concert, performances by Christmas Express band, 7 p.m. Sat., Orpheum Theatre, 200 N. Broadway. Tickets $20. Call 316-263-0884.

Santa Is Coming to Wyldewood Cellars Mulvane, cookies, hot beverages, face painting, balloon art with clowns, noon-3 p.m. Sat., Wyldewood Cellars Winery, 951 W. 119th St. South in Mulvane. Free. Call 316-554-9463.

Santa at Exploration Place, take your own photos with Santa, noon to 2 p.m. Sat., Nov. 30 and Dec. 6, Exploration Place, 300 N. McLean Blvd. Free. Information, www.exploration.org.

Live Science Show Fruitcake Smash, put fruitcake into liquid nitrogen and smash it up, 1:30 p.m. daily, Sat. through Dec. 28, Exploration Place, 300 N. McLean Blvd. Included in admission or membership. Information, www.exploration.org.

Holiday Dome Show: “Let It Snow,” family-friendly show with holiday images and scenes set to favorite Christmas songs from Frank Sinatra, the Muppets and more, daily, Sat. through Dec. 28, Exploration Place Boeing Dome Theater and Planetarium, 300 N. McLean Blvd. Admission $5, $4 seniors, $3 ages 3-11, free ages 2 and under. Show times posted at www.exploration.org.

Illuminations, elaborate walk-though light display with more than 120 trees, music performances, nightly Santa appearances, hot drinks and snacks for sale, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Fri. through Dec. 31 (excluding Dec. 24 and 25), Botanica, 701 Amidon. Admission $8, $7 members, $6 ages 3-12, under 3 free. Advance tickets at Botanica or QuikTrip stores. Information, botanica.org or 316-264-0448.

Heartspring’s Lights at WaterWalk, walk or drive-through light displays, sundown through 10 p.m. Fri. through Dec. 25, downtown at the WaterWalk, entry on South Water Street from Waterman to Dewey. Free. Information, lightsatwaterwalk.com or 316-634-8700.

Supper With Santa, dinner, stories, goodie bag, visit by Santa; includes Illuminations in the gardens of Botanica, 701 Amidon. Hours 5:30 p.m. Dec. 2 (Italian supper), Dec. 9 (Mexican) and Dec. 16 (pizza). $14 ($12 members) for ages 13 and up and $10 ($8 members) for ages 3 to 12. Reservations and information, 316-264-0448, ext. 115, www.botanica.org.

Mayor’s Tree Lighting, A Night With Santa, lighting of downtown Christmas tree, games, fireworks, food trucks, take your own photo with Santa or have a professional photo taken for a fee. Starts at 6 p.m. Dec. 2 on Kennedy Plaza, continues 6:30-8:30 p.m. inside Century II Exhibition and Convention halls. Free.

Holiday Market and Food Truck Rally, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 4, Catholic Care Center, 6650 E. 45th St. North in Bel Aire. Admission free. Call 316-744-2020.

A Patsy Cline Christmas, chuckwagon supper, Kim Coslett and the Patsy Cline Tribute Band show, horse-drawn wagon rides, classic cowboy movies and Silver Screen Cowboy Museum, Prairie Rose Chuckwagon Supper, 15231 SW Parallel in Benton. Shows 5 p.m. Dec. 4, 11 and 18. Tickets $35 adults; $10 ages 3 to 12; younger children free. Information, www.prairierosechuckwagon.com or 316-778-2121.

Old-Fashioned Christmas, historic re-enactors, carolers and Santa Claus, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 5, Kansas Oil Museum, 383 E. Central in El Dorado. Admission $4, $3 seniors, $2 students, free ages 5 and under. Call 316-321-9333.

Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Christmas Attic, 8 p.m. Dec. 5, Intrust Bank Arena, 500 E. Waterman. Tickets $34.50-$74.50, www.selectaseat.com.

All Things Gingerbread, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Dec. 6, Cambridge Market at 21st and Webb Road, gazebo turned into life-size gingerbread house, photos with Santa and gingerbread boy ($7), big gingerbread cookies, mailbox for letters to Santa (in partnership with city of Wichita; if return address is provided, a letter from Santa is sent). Proceeds benefit Assistance League of Wichita. Admission free.

Casual Christmas Celebration, lunch, carriage rides and movie, “Holiday Inn,” 1 p.m. lunch, 2:30 p.m. movie, Dec. 7, Augusta Historic Theatre, 523 State in Augusta. Tickets $15 lunch/movie, $6 movie only. Reservation deadline Nov. 29. Call 316-775-2900.

Wichita Nativity, exhibit of Nativity scenes, live music, children’s Nativity and activities, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 7834 W. 29th St. North. Hours 5-9 p.m. Dec. 5, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Dec. 6. Free. Call 316-773-1136.

Victorian Christmas at Cowtown, music and dance performances, wagon rides (weather permitting), Santa Claus, baked goods and cider for purchase, historical Christmas displays and cooking demonstrations, re-enactors, crafts for children, Old Cowtown Museum, 1865 W. Museum Blvd. Hours 6-9 p.m. Dec. 5-6 and Dec. 12-13. Admission $7.75 adults, $6.50 ages 62 and older, $6 ages 12-17, $5.50 ages 4-11, free for children under 4 and members. Information, www.oldcowtown.org or 316-350-3323.

Polar Express, family activity geared to children 3 and up, ride the decorated train around Watson Park, stop at a campfire for s’mores and hot chocolate, do a holiday activity, Watson Park, 3022 S. McLean Blvd. Hours 12:30 to 2 p.m. and 2:30 to 4 p.m. Dec. 6, Dec. 13, Dec. 20. Cost $15. Register online at wichita.gov, clicking on Park and Recreation, or call 316-529-9940.

Christmas Gift Market, handmade artisan arts, quilting, baked goods and various items, 9 a.m.-noon Dec. 6, Kidron Bethel Village, 3001 Ivy in North Newton. Free. Call 316-284-2900.

Santa Arrival, watch Santa ride in on a trike and take pictures with him, 1-3 p.m. Dec. 6, Alefs Harley Davidson/Buell, 5427 Chuzy Drive. Admission free. Call 316-440-5700.

Christmas Parade, 1 p.m. Dec. 6, from the north side of Lawrence-Dumont Stadium down McLean Boulevard and over to the WaterWalk, followed by photos with Santa and hay wagon rides until 5 p.m. Free. Information, www.lightsatwaterwalk.com.

Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis, benefit for the Arthritis Foundation, 8:30 a.m. Dec. 6, Exploration Place, 300 N. McLean Blvd. Registration $30 until Dec. 3, $35 on race day. Information, 316-448-6843 or www.jbrwichita.org.

Old Town Square Carriage Rides, noon-4 p.m. each Saturday through Dec. 20, starting in front of Warren Theatre Old Town, 353 N. Mead. Free.

Holiday Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides, originating at Bradley Fair Plaza, Fridays and Saturdays from 6 to 10 p.m. through Dec. 20. Free. Call 316-630-9990.

Santa at Towne West Square, 4600 W. Kellogg. Free. Photos with Santa taken for a fee. Information and list of his appearances through Dec. 24, www.simon.com/mall/towne-west-square.

Santa at Towne East Square, 7700 E. Kellogg Drive. Free. Photos with Santa taken for a fee. Information and list of his appearances through Dec. 24, www.simon.com/mall/towne-east-square.

Cardinal Creek Christmas, ice skating, Christmas trees, wreaths and ornaments, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Fri.-Sun. through Dec. 27, Cardinal Creek Farm, 396 S.W. 110th St. in Leon. 316-323-4609.

This story was originally published November 20, 2014 at 3:07 PM with the headline "Sunday Arts calendar (Nov. 23)."