http://www.wichitafestivals.com Phone: 316-267-2817
Downtown Wichita. Nine-day festival with events and activities for all ages including outdoor concerts, arts/crafts, games, traveling exhibits, food, athletic activities and fireworks. Various times. Fee.
On-Going Events
Once Upon a Castle...Where Kids Rule, Completely Renovated Kids Explore Exhibit Pavilion May 28, 2005 - May 29, 2009
http://www.exploration.org Phone: 316-263-3373
Exploration Place, 300 N. McLean Blvd. All ages, during open hours. Included in exhibit admission.
Heritage of the West: A Romance Gone Forever: The M.C. Naftzger Collection of Paintings, Sculptures and Drawings by Charles M. Russell August 19, 2007 - December 31, 2010
http://www.wichitaartmuseum.org Phone: 316-268-4921
Wichita Art Museum, 1400 W. Museum Blvd. Tue-Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun Noon-5 p.m. Fee. (Free admission on Sat)
Across America: Selections from the Permanent Collection of the Wichita Art Museum September 30, 2007 - December 31, 2008
http://www.wichitaartmuseum.org Phone: 316-268-4921
Wichita Art Museum, 1400 W. Museum Blvd. Open Tue-Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun Noon-5 p.m. Admission free through Sept 30th then fee.
American Impressionist Paintings from the Collection of the Wichita Art Museum January 13, 2008 - December 31, 2008
http://www.wichitaartmuseum.org Phone: 316-268-4921
Wichita Art Museum, 1400 W. Museum Blvd. Featuring the Museums Impressionist paintings including Mary Cassatts "Mother and Child." Tue-Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun Noon-5 p.m. Fee. (Free on Sat)
Open Mic Night February 13, 2008 - June 25, 2008
Times: 7-10 pm http://www.myspace.com/blankpagewichita Location: Blank Page Gallery, 917 W. Douglas, Delano District, Wichita Phone: (316) 312-3023 Admission: Free, Donations Accepted
A weekly opportunity to hear and experience the barely publiciized talent of Performing artists in Wichita. Whoever is interested steps up to the microphone and does what they please for 5 minutes, whether it be reciting poetry, singing, acting, playing a song on an instrument, or something else we haven't yet thought of. Spectators welcome.
"My Big Fat Shotgun Wedding" April 3, 2008 - May 17, 2008
Times: Doors open 6 pm, buffet 6:15 pm, show 7:50 pm http://www.mosleystreet.com Location: Mosley Street Melodrama, 234 N. Mosley, Wichita, Kansas Phone: 316-263-0222 Admission: Dinner/Show-Adults $25, Show only-Adults $15. Group rates available.
Productions run Thu-Sat.
Arctic Spirit: Inuit Art from the Albrecht Collection at the Heard Museum April 6, 2008 - July 20, 2008
http://www.wichitaartmuseum.org Phone: 316-268-4921
Wichita Art Museum, 1400 W. Museum Blvd. Open Tue-Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun Noon-5 p.m. Closed Mon and major holidays. A Program of ExhibitsUSA, a national division of Mid-America Arts Alliance with The Kansas Arts Commission and The National Endowment for the Arts. Fee.
"Church Basement Ladies" (Musical Comedy) April 10, 2008 - June 8, 2008
http://www.crownuptown.com Phone: 316-681-1566
Crown Uptown Professional Dinner Theatre, 3207 E. Douglas. Thu Matinee doors open 11 a.m. buffet 11:30 a.m.-12:10 p.m. show 12:30 p.m., Thu-Sat evening, doors open 5:45 p.m. buffet 6-7:15 p.m. show 7:30 p.m., Sun evening doors open 4 p.m. buffet 4:15-5:30 p.m. show 5:45 p.m. Fee.
Coins of the Roman Emperors April 12, 2008 - June 30, 2008
Times: Mon-Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun Noon-5 p.m. http://www.worldtreasures.org Location: Museum of World Treasures, 835 E. 1st St., Wichita, KS 67202 Phone: 888-700-1311 Admission: $8.95 Adults/$7.95 60+/$6.95 4-12/3 & under free
This new exhibit features over 100 gold, silver, and bronze coins. Each Roman emperor is featured with an original coin minted during his lifetime, including amazing gold specimens of Julius Caesar, Augustus, Nero, Marcus Aurelius and more! The coins are tracked through time via a custom, 50 foot timeline that identifies the key rulers and their escapades.
Cabaret...Gone Country April 18, 2008 - June 28, 2008
Times: 8 pm http://www.cabaretoldtown.com Location: Cabaret Old Town, 412 1/2 E Douglas, Wichita, KS Phone: 316-265-4400 Admission: $18
A hilarious brand new musical comedy revue featuring terrific country music from the 50's to today and starring some of Wichita's most popular performers. Appetizers and full bar available.
"Charlotte's Web"- Crown Uptown Children's Theatre April 25, 2008 - May 24, 2008
http://www.crownuptown.com Phone: 316-681-1566
Crown Uptown Professional Dinner Theatre, 3207 E. Douglas. Fri & Sat matinee performances, doors open 11 a.m., buffet 11:15 a.m.-noon and show at 12:15 p.m. Fee.
Campaign for Volts! - Wichita and the Electric Guitar (Exhibit) April 25, 2008 - October 31, 2008
Times: Tue-Fri 11 a.m-4 p.m., Sat-Sun 1-5 p.m. http://www.wichitahistory.org Location: Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum, 204 S. Main, Wichita, KS Phone: 316-265-9314 Admission: $4 adults, $2 children 6-12, Free under 6
Exhibits kicks off with a "Final Friday" opening on the 25th with a live guitar performance by several notable guitarists from 7-10 p.m. Opening night is free. (donations accepted) Exhibit features the Earliest Electric Guitars from the 1930's.
Exhibit: "Otras Americas" April 25, 2008 - May 24, 2008
Times: Mon-Thu 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Fri 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.-4 p.m. http://www.wichitaarts.com Location: CityArts-Main Gallery, 334 N. Mead in Old Town, Wichita, KS Phone: 316-462-2787 Admission: Free
Features photographs from Latin American countries and focuses on the cultural differences between countries that share the “American” identifier. Examples of some of the countries represented are Mexico, Honduras, Guatemala, Peru and Costa Rica. The artist reception will be held May 2 from 6-9 p.m. & will feature a presentation by Sonja Bontrager, Assistant Professor of Spanish and Foreign Language Department Chair at Newman University.
Larry Schwarm: Greensburg After the Storm April 26, 2008 - August 10, 2008
Times: Tue-Fri 11 am-5 pm, Sat-Sun 1-5 pm http://www.ulrich.wichita.edu Location: Ulrich Museum of Art at WSU, 1845 Fairmount, Wichita, Kansas Phone: 316-978-3664 Admission: Free
Larry Schwarm, the most prominent fine art photographer living in Kansas, is originally from Greensburg, KS. Prompted by a middle-of-the-night telephone call from his parents, he hurried to this hometown, checked on his family, and began a series of photographs the morning after the devastrating tornado on May 4, 2007. The Ulrich debuts Schwarm's newest series.
The New Reality: The Frontier of Realism in the 21st Century April 27, 2008 - June 22, 2008
http://www.wichitaartmuseum.org Phone: 316-268-4921
Wichita Art Museum, 1400 W. Museum Blvd. Tue-Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun Noon-5 p.m. All artists represented in this exhibition are members of the International Guild of Realism. Fee.
Riding Along in My Automobile (Exhibit) May 6, 2008 - July 26, 2008
Times: Tue-Sat 1-5 pm Location: McPherson Museum, 1130 E. Euclid, McPherson Kansas Phone: (620) 241-8464 Admission: Donations accepted
A look at classic cars.
McPherson County All Schools Day May 9, 2008
Times: 10:30 am - Parade Location: Downtown McPherson, Kansas Phone: (620) 241-3340 Admission: $2 button, fee for some events
Parade downtown, Carnival, Bull riding, Concessions and more.
Wellness in the Park May 9, 2008
Times: 9-11:30 a.m. http://www.cpaaa.org Location: Linwood Park Recreation Center, Harry & Kansas, Wichita, Kansas Phone: 316-660-5229 Admission: Free
Presented by the Aging and Wellness Coalition of Sedgwick County & the City of Wichita. A fun and informative event for adults 55 and older. RSVP to Joan Flynn at 660-5224 by May 2nd if you are interested in purchasing a box lunch.
"Goldilocks & The Three Bears" - Music Theatre for Young People May 10, 2008 - May 11, 2008
http://www.mtypks.org Phone: 316-262-6897
Century II Mary Jane Teall Theater, 225 W. Douglas. A Wichita River Festival Event, recommended for all ages. Sat 12:00, 1:30 & 3:00 p.m.; Sun 2 p.m. (May 9th School Day) Free with button.
"Springnanigans" Spring Festival for Kids May 10, 2008
Times: 10 am-2 pm http://www.haysville-ks.com Location: Haysville Historic District, South Main & Grand Ave., Haysville, Kansas Phone: (316) 529-5922
Springnanigans is a spring festival for kids and their families held in the Haysville Historic District. The kids will love all the activities which will include adult-lead horse rides, book walk, sand-box search, pop top toss, a clown and much more! The parents will love that most activities are free! There will also be performances by local dance and cheer groups and a hot dog sale. Come out and celebrate warm weather and sunshine with the City of Haysville at this year’s Springnanigans!
An Evening at the Casbah May 10, 2008
Times: 6 pm http://www.worldtreasures.org Location: Museum of World Treasures, 835 E. 1st, Wichita, KS Phone: 316-263-1311 Admission: $40 per person - call for reservations
Traditionally, the Casbah was the walled quarter around north African cities. The word was made famous by none other than the Looney Tunes character, Pepe le Pew in 1954 with, “Come with me to ze Casbah.” Coming to be known as a sort of night club of Mediterranean origin, the Casbah is a gathering place for partiers who relish great food, song and dance. Our Evening at the Casbah will feature middle eastern ethnic dance compliments of Safira's Center for World Dance, the Museum of World Treasures Singers with a 'Taste of Casablanca', live magic of the orient, traditional fare of the region and a cash wine bar. This will be a mystical evening of incredible entertainment, wine and food that you won’t want to miss!
Old Town Farmer's Market (Saturday Only) May 10, 2008 - October 18, 2008
Times: 7 am-Noon http://www.oldtownfarmersmarket.com Location: Farm & Art Market Plaza, 2nd & Mosley, Wichita, Kansas Phone: 316-992-0413 Admission: Free admission
Live entertainment- good food- produce and plants- arts & crafts
Supercross at Jeeps Motorcycle Club May 10, 2008
Times: 6 p.m. http://www.jeepscycleclub.com Location: Jeeps Motorcycle Club, Park City, Kansas Phone: (316) 755-0909 Admission: $8, Free to children 6 & younger and adults 65 & older
Supercross Race Round 1. Folks we are going to kick this Season Opener off right... Around 10 p.m. Ian Ross will be putting on a fireworks show . Come on out Saturday night and treat yourself, friends, and family to some of the best motorcycle racing in Kansas. Come on out but don't forget that it can still get a bit cold in the evening even in May, so bring a jacket, coat, or blanket so you can enjoy the fireworks display and stay for all the racing action.
Under Construction presents "Night of Elegance" May 10, 2008
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