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May 28, 2005–May 29, 2009
“Once Upon a Castle…Where Kids Rule”
Completely Renovated Kids Explore Exhibit Pavilion
www.exploration.org
Phone: 316-263-3373
Location: Exploration Place
300 N. McLean Blvd
All ages
Time: During open hours
Fee: Included in exhibit admission
Aug. 19, 2007-Dec. 31, 2010
“Heritage of the West: A Romance Gone Forever:
The M.C. Naftzger Collection of Paintings,
Sculptures and Drawings by Charles M. Russell
www.wichitaartmuseum.org
Phone: 316-268-4921
Location: Wichita Art Museum
1400 W. Museum Blvd
Time: Tue-Sat 1-5, Sun 12-5
Fee: Free admission on Saturday
Sept 30, 2007-Dec 31, 2008
“Across America Selections From the
Permanent Collection of the Wichita Art Museum
www.wichitaartmuseumorg
Phone: 316-268-4921
Location: Wichita Art Museum
1400 W. Museum Blvd
Time: Open Tue-Sat 10-5, Sun 12-5
Fee:
Oct 7, 2007-Feb 17, 2008
“Bold Expressions in Modern Art –
The Buddy Greenburg Collection
www.wichitaartmuseum.org
Phone:316-268-4921
Location: Wichita Art Museum
1400 W. Museum Blvd
Time: Tue-Sat 10-5, Sun 12-5
Fee
Oct 13, 2007-Feb 10, 2008
Monkey King: A Journey To China
www.exploration.org
Phone: 316-263-3373
Location: Exploration Place
300 North McLean Blvd
Discover China and its culture through this popular tale that comes alive in this interactive exhibit.
Time: During open hours
Fee: Included in exhibit admission. Free for EP Members
Dec 1, 2007-Jan 31, 2008
Deck The Halls: Glisten, Glitter & Glow
www.kansasoilmuseum.org/
Phone: 316-321-9333
Location: Butler County History Center and Kansas Oil Museum
383 E. Central, Eldorado, KS
Title pretty much says it all.
Time: Tue-Fri 9-5, Sat 12-5
Fee
Dec 28, 2007-Feb 10, 2008
“Honky Tonk Angels” Country Musical
www.crowuptown.com
Phone 316-681-1566
Location: Crown Uptown Professional Dinner Theatre
3207 E. Douglas
Time: Thurs- Matinee doors open 11 am, Buffet 11:30-12:10, Show 12:30, Thu-Sat evening doors open 5:45 pm, Buffet 6-7:15, Show 7:30, Sun-Evening doors open 4, Buffet 4:15-5:30, Show 5:45
Jan 2, 2008-Feb 27, 2008
Winter Wednesday
www.scz.org
Phone: 316-660-WILD (9453)
Location: Sedgwick County Zoo
5555 Zoo Blvd
Grab your coats, throw on your mittens and head to the Sedgwick County Zoo on Wednesdays.
Time: 10-5 Every Wednesday in Jan & Feb
Fee:Spend the day at the Zoo for just $2
Jan 12, 2008-Feb 22, 2008
Lewis and Clark and the Indian Country
www.wichita.edu/lewisandclark
316-978-5080
Location: Wichita State University, Ablah Library, 1st floor
Time: Call for more information
Jan 12, 2008-Apr 6, 2008
The Nazi Olympics Berlin 1936 Exhibition
www.kshof.org
Phone: 316-262-2038
Location: Kansas Sports Hall of Fame
238 N. Mead St
Time: Mon-Sat 9-5, Sun 1-5
A special exhibition from the US Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C. Highlights the stories of athletes who boycotted, participated in, or were barred from the Games. Using historical photographs, film, and the testimonies of athletes, the exhibition documents the Nazification of German sports and the boycott controversy.
Fee: Included with museum admission.
Jan 18, 2008-Jan 20, 2008
51st Annual Darryl Starbird Exotic Car Show
www.darrylstarbird.com
Phone: 918-257-8073
Location: Century II Convention Center
225 W. Douglas
Over 400 hot rods, custom cars, experimental cars, motorcycles, trucks & dream cars on display with live entertainment and celebrities.
Time: Fri 12-10, Sat 10-10, Sun 10-6
Fee
Jan 13, 2008-Dec 31, 2008
American Impressionist Paintings
From the Collection of the Wichita Art Museum
www.wichitaartmuseum.org
Phone: 316-268-4921
Location: Wichita Art Museum
1400 W. Museum Blvd
Featuring the Museums Impressionist paintings including Mary Cassatts “Mother and Child”
Time: Tue-Sat 10-5, Sun 12-5
Fee: Free on Sat
Jan 13, 2008-Mar 16, 2008
Portraits from the Wichita Art Museums
Permanent Collection
www.wichitartmuseum.org
Phone: 316-268-4921
Location: Wichita Art Museum
1400 W. Museum Blvd
Time: Tue-Sat 10-5, Sun 12-5
Fee
Jan 13, 2008-Mar 16, 2008
Portraits from the Wichita Art Museums
Permanent Collection
www.wichitartmuseum.org
Phone: 316-268-4921
Location: Wichita Art Museum
1400 W. Museum Blvd
Time: Tue-Sat 10-5, Sun 12-5
Fee
Jan 19, 2008-Apr. 27, 2008
Playing with Time
National Traveling Exhibit
www.exploration.org
Phone: 316-263-3373
Location: Exploration Place
300 N. McLean Blvd
Time: During open hours.
Dates subject to change without notice. Experiment with high-speed photography, time-lapse videos, natural records of change and more.
Fee: Included in regular admission
Jan 21, 2008-Jan 22, 2008
“Red Skelton, A Tribute By Tom Mullica”
www.crownuptown.com
Phone: 316-681-1566
Location: Crown Uptown Professional Dinner Theatre
3207 E. Douglas
Time: Doors open at 5:45, Buffet- 6-7:15, Show 7:30 pm
Matinee on Tuesday
Fee
Jan 24, 2008-Jan 27, 2008
Wichita Boat Show
www.century2.org
Phone: 970-218-5645
Location: Century II, Bob Brown Expo Hall
225 W. Douglas
Time: Thu-Fri 12-9, Sat 10-9, Sun 10-5
Fee
Jan 26, 2008-May 4, 2008
Memory National Traveling Exhibit
www.exploration.org
Phone: 316-263-3373
Location: Exploration Place
300 N. McLean Blvd
Explore how your memory works, why some things are forgotten and more.
Time: During open hours
Fee: Included in exhibit admission
Jan 26, 2008-Jan 27, 2008
Wichita Symphony Classic Concert – Popular Classic!
www.wso.org
Phone: 316-267-7658
Location: Century II Concert Hall
225 W. Douglas
The annual Popular Classics features award winning vocalist Sylvia McNair in the music of George Gershwin, Richard Rodgers and others.
Time: Sat 8pm, Sun 3pm
Fee
Jan 31, 2008-Feb 3, 2008
Home Show 2008
www.wabahome.com
Phone: 316-265-4226
Location: Century II Convention Center
225 W. Douglas
Consumer home show. Sponsored by the Wichita Area Builders Association
Time: Thu 1-9, Fri-Sat 10-10, Sun 10-5
Fee
Jan 27, 2008-Mar 23, 2008
The Art of Emprise
www.wichitaartmuseum.org
Phone: 316-268-4921
Location: Wichita Art Museum
1400 W. Museum Blvd
This exhibition features highlights from the Emprise Bank Art Collection – of the finest art collection in the state.
Time: Tue-Sat 10-5, Sun 12-5
Fee
Jan 31, 2008-Feb 16, 2008
“The Diviners” By Jim Leonard, Jr.
www.wichitacommunitytheatre.com
Phone: 316-686-1282
Location: Wichita Community Theatre
258 N. Fountain
Time: Doors open at 7:30 pm, Show at 8 pm
Fee
Jan 31, 2008-Feb 17, 2008
“The Thing About Men” A Musical Comedy Affair- Stage One
www.wichitatix.com
Phone: 316-262-5330
Location: Century II, Mary Jane Teall Theatre
225 W. Douglas
Time- Thu-Sat 8 pm (Jan 31- 7pm), Sun 2 pm
Tickets- Call 316-219-4849
Fee
Feb 1, 2008-Apr 30, 2008
Flip It, Fold It, Figure It Out!
National Traveling Exhibit
www.exploration.org
Phone: 316-263-3373
Location: Exploration Place
300 N. McLean Blvd
Engage in activities centered on patterns, shapes, sizes and more that entice you to place with math.
Time: During open hours
Fee: Included with exhibit admission
Feb 2, 2008-Feb 3, 2008
"Wichita Cat Fancy Cat Show"
www.thecotillion.com
Box office Phone: 316-722-4201
Location: The Cotillion
11120 W. Kellogg
Tickets www.selectaseat.com
Feb 14, 2008-Apr 6, 2008
“Ring of Fire” (Johnny Cash Broadway Musical)
www.crownuptown.com
Phone: 316-681-1566
Location: Crown Uptown Professional Dinner Theatre
3207 E. Douglas
Time: Thu Matinee, doors open at 11 am, buffet 11:30-12:10, show 12:30, Thu-Sat evening, doors open 5:45 pm, buffet 6-7:15 pm, show 7:30 pm, Sun evening doors open 4 pm, buffet 4:15-5:30, show 5:45 Fee
Feb 15, 2008-Feb 17, 2008
Women’s Fair 2008
www.womensfair.com
Phone: 316-267-5303
Location: Century II Expo Hall
225 W. Douglas
From fun to informational-exhibits, stage shows, shopping, cooking, health, beauty, hobbies, fashion and demos.
Time: Fri 12-8, Sat 10-7, Sun 10-5
Feb 16, 2008-Feb 17, 2008
Wichita Symphony Classics Concert- The Remarkable Pianist
www.wso.org
Phone: 316-267-7658
Location: Century II Concert Hall
225 W. Douglas
Acclaimed pianist Steward Goodyear plays Liszts virtuosic Piano Concerto No. 1 in an inspiring program that also includes Beethoven’s Choral Fantasy and Bartok’s showpiece, Concerto for Orchestra
Time: Sat 8, Sun 3
Feb 20, 2008-Feb 24, 2008
“Hay Fever”
www.wcfta.com
Phone: 316-315-0151
Location: The Wichita Center for the Arts
9112 E. Central
Time: Wed-Sat 8 pm, Sun 2
Feb 21, 2008-Feb 24, 2008
Kansas Sports, Boat & Travel Show (54th Annual)
www.kansassportsshow.com
Phone: 800-457-2434
Location: Kansas Coliseum
8-135, Exit 17 at 85th St., North
Boat/RV/Watercraft exhibits, vacation ideas, travel packages, hunting/fishing ideas & demonstrations.
Time: Thu - Fri 12-8:30, Sat 10-8:30, Sun 10-5
Fee
Feb 23, 2008-Feb 24, 2008
William Finn: An Unlikely American Hero-Stage
One Words and Music Concert Series
www.wichitatix.com
Phone: 316-262-5330
Location: Century II, Mary Jane Teall Theatre
225 W. Douglas
Time: Sat 8 pm, Sun 3 & 7 pm
Fee: For tickets call 316-219-4849
Feb 24, 2008-Apr 20, 2008
Boyd and Bernard
www.wichitaartmuseum.org
Phone: 316-268-4921
Location: Wichita Art Museum
1400 W. Museum Blvd
Featuring the innovative and playful work of Wichita printmaker, John Boyd and his mentor from WSU David Bernard
Time: Tue-Sat 10 – 5, Sun 12-5
Feb 29, 2008-Apr 5, 2008
“Alice in Wonderland”-Crown Uptown Children’s Theatre
www.crownuptown.com
Phone: 316-681-1566
Location: Crown Uptown Professional Dinner Theatre
3207 E. Douglas
Time: Fri & Sat matinee performances, doors open 11am, buffet 11:15-12:00, show at 12:15 pm
Feb 29, 2008-Mar 2, 2008
Equifest of Kansas
www.kansashorsecouncil.com
Phone: 785-776-0662
Location: Kansas Coliseum
I-135, Exit 17 at 85th St., North
Horse Fair & Expo featuring world-renowned clinicians, trade show and entertainment
Time: Fri 10-8, Sat 9-8, Sun 9-6
Feb 29, 2008-Mar 2, 2008
Sesame Street Live “When Elmo Grows Up”
www.selectaseat.com
Phone: 316-755-SEAT
Location: Kansas Coliseum
I-135, Exit 17 at 85th St., North
Time: Fri 7 pm, Sat 10:30 am & 2 pm, Sun 1 & 4:30 pm
Mar 5, 2008-Mar 9, 2008
An Evening of Irish Song & Dance
www.worldtreasures.org
Phone: 316-263-1311
Location: Museum of World Treasures
835 E. First
An exciting evening of Irish song and dance featuring local favorite Sun- Treader on traditional jibs, reels and folk music of the Emerald Isle. The Museum of World Treasures Singers, rendering perennial favorites along with a cadre of local Irish dances to round out the performance.
Time: 7pm
Fee: Call for reservations.
Mar 5, 2008-Mar 9, 2008
Wichita Garden Show-“Green Living for Life”
www.wichitagardenshow.com
Phone: 316-946-0883
Location: Century II
225 W. Douglas
This show has combined beauty, education and products to become one of the best garden shows in the U.S. Nationally acclaimed indoor gardens, over 200 commercial booths displaying the latest yard products and horticulture experts to answer your gardening questions. Paul James of HGTV “Gardening By the Yard” will be back.
Time: Call or see web site for times and information
Mar 5, 2008-Mar 8, 2008
“All I Really Need to Know I Learned In Kindergarten” By Robert Fulghum
www.wichitacommunitytheatre.com
Phone: 316-686-1282
Location: Wichita Community Theatre
258 N. Fountain
Time: Doors open at 7:30, Show at 8 pm
Mar 6, 2008-Mar 9, 2008
“Tamerlano”- WSU Opera & Musical Theatre Series
www.wichita.edu
Phone: 316-978-3389
Location: Wichita State University, Miller Concert Hall
1845 N. Fairmount
Time: Thu-Sat 7:30 pm, Sun 3
Mar 15, 2008-Mar 16, 2008
Wichita Symphony Classics Concerts-Mozart and The Flying Dutchman
www.wso.org
Phone: 316-267-7658
Location: Century II Concert Hall
225 W. Douglas
Longtime WSO Principal French Hornist Nicholas Smith takes center stage in Mozart’s Horn Concerto No. 2. Brahms popular Symphony No. 2 and Wagner’s The Flying Dutchman Overture round out this program of symphonic masterpieces.
Time: Sat 8 pm, Sun 3 pm
Mar 18, 2008-Mar 20, 2008
“Chicago”- Panera Bread Broadway Series
www.theaterleague.com
Phone: 316-219-4849
Location: Century II Convention Hall
225 W. Douglas
Theater League of Wichita
Time: 7:30 pm
Mar 27, 2008-Apr 6, 2008
“The Underpants” – Stage One
www.wichitatix.com
Phone: 316-262-5330
Location: Century II, Mary Jane Teall Theatre
225 W. Douglas
Time: Thu-Sat 8 pm, Mar 27- 7 pm,
Apr 3, 2008-Apr 6, 2008
“Greater Tuna”-WSU Theatre Mainstage Series
www.wichita.edu
Phone: 316-978-3389
Location: Wichita State University, Wilner Auditorium
1845 N. Fairmount
Time: Thu-Sat 7:30 pm, Sun 2 pm
Apr 3, 2008-Apr 19, 2008
Mornings At Seven” By Paul Osborn
www.wichitacommunitytheatre.com
Phone: 316-686-1282
Location: Wichita Community Theatre
258 N. Fountain
Time: Doors open at 7:30 pm, Show at 8 pm
Apr 5, 2008-Apr 6, 2008
Exile Concert
www.selectseat.com
Phone: 316-755-SEAT
A joint concert with Kansas City’s Heartland Men’s Chorus
Location: Orpheum Theatre
200 N. Broadway
Time: Sat- 8 pm, Sun- 4 pm
Fee: Tickets $15 through Select Seat
Apr 6, 2008-July 20, 2008
Artic Spirit: Inuit Art From the Albrecht Collection at the Heard Museum
www.wichitaartmuseum.org
Phone: 316-268-4921
Location: Wichita Art Museum
1400 W. Museum Blvd
A program of Exhibits USA, a national division of Mid-America Arts Alliance with The Kansas Arts Commission and The National Endowment for the Arts.
Time: Tue-Sat 10-5, Sun 12-5, Closed Mon and major holidays.
Apr 10, 2008-June 8, 2008
“Church Basement Ladies” (Musical Comedy)
www.crownuptown.com
Phone: 316-681-1566
Location: Crown Uptown Professional Dinner Theatre
3207 E. Douglas
Time: Thu Matinee doors open 11 am, buffet 11:30 am-12:10 pm, show at 12:30 pm, Thu-Sat evening, doors open 5:45 pm, buffet 6-7:15 pm, show at 7:30 pm, Sun evening doors open at 4 pm, buffet 4:15-5:30 pm, show at 5:45 pm
Apr 11, 2008-Apr 12, 2008
Wichita Contemporary Dance Theatre Spring Concert-WSU Dance Series
www.wichita.edu
Phone: 316-978-3389
Location Wichita State University, Miller Concert Hall
1845 N. Fairmont
Time: Fri-Sat 7:30 pm
Apr 12, 2008-Apr 13, 2008
Wichita Symphony Classics Concerts-A Fantastic Finish
www.wso.org
Phone: 316-267-7658
Location: Century II Concert Hall
225 W. Douglas
Piano superstar Ingrid Fliter makes her highly anticipated Wichita debut. Don’t miss this award winning pianist in Beethoven’s superb Piano Concerto No. 2. The season concludes with Saint-Saens monumental Organ Symphony.
Time: Sat 8pm, Sun 3pm
Apr 16, 2008-Apr 20, 2008
“Grapes of Wrath”
www.wcfta.com
Phone: 316-315-0151
Location: The Wichita Center for the Arts
9112 E. Central
Time: Wed-Sat 8 pm, Sun 2pm
Apr 18, 2008-Apr 20, 2008
“Bye Bye Birdie” Music Theatre for Young People
www.mtypks.org
Phone: 316-262-6897
Location: Century II, Mary Jane Teall Theater
225 W. Douglas
Time: Fri 7:30 pm, Sat 2:30 & 7:30 pm, Sun 2:30 pm and a special cameo show at 7 pm
Apr 19, 2008-Apr 20, 2008
Great Plains Renaissance Festival
www.greatplainsrenfest.com
Phone: 316-253-3392
Location: Sedgwick County Park
6300 W. 13th Street
Go Medieval! Kings/Queens, Knights in armor, games, Knights on horseback, food and fun for the family.
Time: Sat-Sun 10 am – 6 pm
Fee: See web site for advance ticket information
Apr 24, 2008-Apr 26, 2008
13th Annual Midwest Winefest
www.midwestwinefest.com
Phone: 316-265-7229
Location: Walkabout at various Old Town locations
A three-day wine and food festival.
Time: 5:30 – 8:30 pm, Fri- Wine Dinners (reservation required) from 7-10 pm at various sites throughout the city, Sat- Grand Tasting & Auction 6:30 pm at the Century II Expos Hall, 225 W. Douglas
Apr 25, 2008-May 24, 2008
“Charlotte’s Web”- Crown Uptown Children’s Theatre
www.crownuptown.com
Phone: 316-681-1566
Location: Crown Uptown Professional Dinner Theatre
3207 E. Douglas
Time: Fri & Sat Matinee performances, doors open at 11 am, buffet 11:15 am – 12 and show is at 12:15 pm
Apr 25, 2008-Apr 27, 2008
Wichita Gem & Mineral Society 55th Annual Show-
“Nature’s Wonders-Dazzling Gemstones”
www.geocities.com/wgms2001
Phone: 316-722-7115
Location: Cessna Activity Center
2744 S. George Washington Blvd
Time: Fri 9-7, Sat 10-7, Sun 10-5
Fee: See web site for show flyer and coupon
Apr 27, 2008-June 22, 2008
The New Reality: The Frontier of Realism in the 21st Century
www.wichitaartmuseum.org
Phone: 316-268-4921
All artists represented in this exhibition are members of the International Guild of Realism
Time: Tue- Sat 10-5, Sun 12-5
May 1, 2008-May 4, 2008
“Hair” – WSU Opera & Musical Theatre Series
www.wichita.edu
Phone: 316-978-3389
Location: Wichita State University, Wilner Auditorium
1845 N. Fairmount
Time: Thu-Sat 7:30 pm, Sun 2 PM
May 2, 2008-May 3, 2008
“Movin Out” – Panera Bread Broadway Series
www.theaterleague.com
Phone: 316-219-4849
Location: Century II Convention Hall
225 W. Douglas
The Theater League of Wichita
Time: 7:30 pm
May 3, 2008-May 4, 2008
Heartland Miniature Horse Club Wichita Classic
www.heartlandmhc.com
Phone: 785-876-2216
Location: The Kansas Coliseum
I-135, Exit 17 at 85th St., North
Around 200 Miniature Horses will be exhibited
Time: 8 am
Fee; FREE
May 3, 2008-May 4, 2008
Rodgers and Hart: The Boys from Syracuse-Stage One
Words and Music Concert Series
www.wichitatix.com
Phone: 316-262-5330
Location: Century II, Mary Jane Teall Theatre
225 W. Douglas
Time: Sat 8 pm, Sun 3 and 7 pm
Fee: For tickets call 316-219-4849
May 9, 2008-May 17, 2008
Wichita River Festival
www.wichitafestivals.com
Phone: 316-267-2817
Location: 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.
Time: Various
May 10, 2008-May 11, 2008
“Goldilocks & The Three Bears”
Music Theatre for Young People
www.mtypks.org
Phone: 316-262-6897
Location: Century II, Mary Jane Teall Theater
225 W. Douglas
A Wichita River Festival Event. Recommended for all ages
Time: Sat 12, 1:30 & 3 pm, Sun 2 pm,
Fee & May 9th is School Day-Free with button
May 15, 2008-July 15, 2008
Inventions of Leonard Da Vinci
www.exploration.org
Phone: 316-263-3373
Locations: Exploration Place
300 N. McLean Blvd
Experience 16 reproductions of one of the greatest inventors, Leonardo Ad Vinci, including a helicopter, printing press, spring-driven car military tank and more.
Time: During open hours
Fee: Included in exhibit admission
May 24, 2008-Oct 12, 2008
Out Body: The Universe Within National Traveling Exhibit
www.exploration.org
Phone: 316-263-3376
Location: Exploration Place
300 N. McLean Blvd
Discover the mysteries of the human body through a riveting presentation of fascinating and real human specimens as well as anatomical displays.
Time: During open hours
Fee: Special admission prices apply. Call for details.
May 25, 2008-Sept 28, 2008
A Retrospective of Jerry Buchanan
www.wichitaartmuseum.org
Phone: 316-268-4921
Location: Wichita Art Museum
1400 W. Museum Blvd
This exhibition examines the many influences on the work of Jerry Buchanan, a native Wichitan whose career ended in New Haven, Connecticut.
Time: Tue-Sat 10-5, Sun 12-5, Closed Mon and major holidays
May 30, 2008-June 1, 2008
“The Red Shoes”
www.wctdc.com
Phone: 316-236-9290
Location: Wichita Center for the Arts
9112 E. Central
Presented by the Wichita Children’s Theatre & Dance Center
Time: Fri-Sat 7 pm, Sun 2 pm
Fee: Call for reservations
May 30, 2008-June 1, 2008
Special Olympics Kansas Summer Games
www.ksso.org
Phone: 913-236-9290
Location: Wichita State University
1845 Fairmount
A six sport athletic competition for individuals with intellectual disabilities.
Time: Fri 11 am-9:30 pm, Sat 8 am – 10 pm, Sun 8 am – 2 pm
Fee: FREE to spectators, donations accepted and appreciated
May 30, 2008-June 1, 2008
Wichita Grand Opera Presents “The Pirates of Penzance”
www.wichitagrandopera.org
Phone: 316-683-3444
Location: Century II, Mary Jane Teall Theater
225 W. Douglas
“The Pirates of Penzance” is a Gilbert & Sullivan hilarious tour de force about an honor-bound young lad, a hard-of-hearing nurse, and the most softhearted bank of vicious cut-throats ever to sail the seven
Seas. Combining biting satire, sly wit, and some good, cheeky fun, this show is a great finish to a spectacular season.
Time: Fri-Sat 7 pm, Sun 3pm
June 7, 2008-June 8, 2008
Wichita Wakefest 2008
www.wichitawakefest.com
Phone: 316-689-4400
Location: Arkansas River, Downtown
300 block of S. McLean Blvd, between the
Douglas & Lewis Street Bridge
Don’t miss this special event featuring some of the top names in the sport like two time Wakeboarding World Champion Andrew Adkison, Danny Harf, Rusty Malinoski, Chad Sharpe, Shane Bonifay, Kyle Rattray, Jack Blodgett and more.
Time: Gates open at 11 am
June 4, 2008-June 8, 2008
“A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum”
Music Theatre of Wichita
www.musictheatreofwichita.org
Phone: 316-265-3107
Location: Century II Concert Hall
225 W. Douglas
From the raucous Roman comedies of Platus
Time: Wed-Sat 8 pm, Sun 7 pm, Sat-Sun Matinee 2 pm
June 12, 2008-July 27, 2008
“Breaking Up Is Hard To Do”
www.crownuptown.com
Phone: 316-681-1566
Location: Crown Uptown Professional Dinner Theatre
3207 E. Douglas
Time: Thu Matinee, doors open at 11 am, buffet at 11:30 am – 12:10 pm, show at 12:30 pm, Thu-Sat evening, doors open at 5:45 pm, buffet 6-7:15 pm, show at 7:30 pm, Sun evening, doors open at 4 pm, buffet 4:15-5:30 pm, show at 5:45 pm
June 13, 2008-August 8, 2008
Wet-N-Wild Days
www.scz.org
Phone: 316-680-WILD (9453)
Location: Sedgwick County Zoo
5555 Zoo Blvd
Slather on the sunscreen and join in the summer fun. Get drenched by the cascading sprinkler towers and play fun games. The Sedgwick County Fire Department will be on hand to dowse you with refreshing water.
Time: 1-4 pm Fridays ONLY
Fee: Included with admission
June 18, 2008-June 22, 2008
“My Fair Lady”- Music Theatre of Wichita
www.musictheatreofwichita.org
Phone: 316-265-3107
Location: Century II Concert Hall
225 W. Douglas
The wit of George Bernard Shaw.
Time: Wed-Sat 8 pm, Sun 7pm, Sat-Sun Matinee 2pm
June 20, 2008-June 22, 2008
“Common Threads 2008”-Bi-Annual Quilt Show
Presented by Prairie Quilt Guild
www.pqgks.com or jessodonn@hotmail.com
Phone: 316-371-4029
Location: Century II Expo Hall, Bob Brown Expo Hall
225 W. Douglas
Over 800 quilts on display & over 60 vendors in the Merchant’s Mall, Ongoing Demos, Charity Quilt Making, Exhibits by fiber artists. Linda McCuean, MQA Certified judge will be available for entries in the judged quilt portion. A Mini Quilt Auction will be held on Sat., June 21s at Noon. There will be a beautiful Opportunity Quilt. No children under the age of six or strollers allowed
Time: Fri-Sat 9 am- 5 pm, Sun 10 am – 4 pm
Fee: $10 (1 day) $15 (3 days)
June 27, 2008-July 26, 2008
“The Adventures of Raggedy Ann & Andy”
Crown Uptown Children’s Theatre
www.crownuptown.com
Phone: 316-681-1566
Location: Crown Uptown Professional Dinner Theatre
3207 E. Douglas
Time: Fri & Sat Matinee performances, doors open at 11 am, buffet at 11:15 am- 12:00 and the show starts at 12:15 pm
July 2, 2008-July 6, 2008
“Big River”-Music Theatre of Wichita
www.musictheatreofwichita.org
Phone: 316-265-3107
Location: Century II Concert Hall
225 W. Douglas
Mark Twains Huckleberry Finn rides again!
Time: Wed,Thu & Sat 8 pm, Fri & Sun 7 pm, Sat & Sun Matinee 2 pm
July 10, 2008-July 26, 2008
“Moon Over Buffalo” By Kent Ludwig
www.wichitacommunitytheatre.com
Phone: 316-686-1282
Location: Wichita Community Theatre
258 N. Fountain
Time: Doors open at 7:30 pm, Show at 8 pm
July 16, 2008-July 20, 2008
“All Shook Up” _ Music Theatre of Wichita
www.musictheatreofwichita.org
Phone: 316-265-3107
Location: Century II Concert Hall
225 W. Douglas
Shakespeare comedies meet the Elvis Presley songbook
Time: Wed-Sat 8 pm, Sun 7 pm, Sat-Sun Matinee 2 pm
July 26, 2008-July 27, 2008
Bridal & Holiday Expo
www.wichitabridalshow.com
Phone: 316-684-1811
Location: Century II Exhibition Hall
225 W. Douglas
Time: Sat 10 am-4 pm, Sun 12-4 pm,
Fee: 12 and under are FREE
July 26, 2008-July 27, 2008
Feelin’ Groovy
www.selectseat.com
Phone: 316-755-SEAT
Location: Orpheum Theatre
200 N. Broadway
Time: Sat- 8 pm, Sun- 4 pm
Fee: $15 through Select Seat.
July 31, 2008-Sept 14, 2008
“Caught in the Net” (Comedy)
www.crownuptown.com
Phone: 316-681-1566
Location: Crown Uptown Professional Dinner Theatre
3207 E. Douglas
Time: Thu Matinee doors open 11 am, Buffet 11:30 am – 12:10 pm, show 12:30 pm, Thu-Sat evening, doors open 5:45 pm, buffet 6-7:15 pm, show 7:30 pm, Sun evening doors open at 4 pm, buffet 4:15 – 5:30 pm, Show 5:45 pm
Aug 1, 2008-Aug 15, 2008
74th Annual NBC World Series
www.nbcbaseball.com
Phone: 316-264-4626
Location: Lawrence-Dumont Stadium
Maple & Sycamore
Sponsored by the National Baseball Congress World Series. Watch the nations top amateur baseball teams compete in the 2-week double elimination tournament. Baseball Round the Clock on August 8/10.
Fee: Complimentary tickets available at sponsor locations for various games.
Aug 3, 2008-Aug 10, 2008
2008 Preferred Health Systems Wichita Open (19th Annual)
www.wichitaopen.pgatour.com
Phone: 316-219-9046
Location: Crestview Country Club
1000 North 127th St. East
A week of activities culminating with the only PGA event in Kansas. Past winners include: Tom Lehman, Ben Crane and David Toms
Aug 3, 2008-Nov 9, 2008
Evolution: Five Decades of Printmaking by David C. Driskell
www.wichitaartmuseum.org
Phone: 316-268-4921
Location: Wichita Art Museum
1400 W. Museum Blvd
Organized by the Driskell Center of the University of Maryland. Driskell is one of the most respected names in the world of African American art and culture.
Time: Tue-Sat 10 am – 5 pm, Sun 12-5 pm.
Aug 6, 2008-Aug 10, 2008
“Les Miserables”- Music Theatre of Wichita
www.musictheatreofwichita.org
Phone: 316-265-3107
Location: Century II Concert Hall
225 W. Douglas
Internationally acclaimed version of Victor Hugo’s classic.
Time: Wed-Sat 8 pm, Sun 7 pm, Sat & Sun Matinees 2 pm
Aug 22, 2008-Aug 24, 2008
Wichita Flight Festival
www.wichitafestivals.coom
Phone: 316-267-2817
Location: Colonel James Jabara Airport
3512 N. Webb Road
Celebrate Wichita’s rich aviation heritage with some of the top air show performances in the nation. Air-shows, stunts, aviation displays, exhibits and kids activities
Times: To be announced
Aug 30, 2008-Sept 1, 2008
Wichita Black Arts Festival
Phone: 316-262-7651
Location: McAdams Park
13th & Ohio
Kicks off with a parade. A 3 day cultural celebration introducing and educating communities to the rich artistic heritage of the African American culture.
Time: 11 am – 10 pm daily
Sept 5, 2008-Sept 14, 2008
Kansas State Fair
www.kansasstatefair.com
Phone: 620-669-3600
Location: Kansas State Fairgrounds
2000 N. Polar St., Hutchinson, KS
Time: Varies
Fee: Get grand stand tickets by calling 800-362-3247
Sept 14, 2008-Nov 23, 2008
Goya’s Caprichos
www.wichitaartmuseum.org
Phone: 316-268-4921
Location: Wichita Art Museum
1400 W. Museum Blvd
This collection by Francisco Goy is one of the treasures of the Wichita Art Museums permanent collection
Tue-Sat 10 am – 5 pm, Sun, 12-5 pm
Oct 5, 2008-Jan 11, 2009
Nick Trabue
www.wichitaartmuseum.org
Phone:316-268-4921
Location: Wichita Art Museum
1400 W. Museum Blvd
Featuring the imaginary universe paintings of Wichitian Nick Trabue
Time: Tue-Sat 10 am – 5pm, Sun 12-5 pm
Oct 24, 2008-Oct 26, 2008
Tallgrass Film Festival
www.tallgrassfilmfest.com
Phone: 316-265-2800
Location: Warren Old Town
353 N. Mead
Sixth Annual – Bring the best of Indie Cinema to the Heartland!
Time: Call or visit our web site for details
Oct 24, 2008-Oct 26, 2008
Night of the Living Zoo
www.scz.org
Phone: 316-660-WILD (9453)
Location: Sedgwick County Zoo
5555 Zoo Blvd
Bring your ghouls and goblins for a night of not-too-scary Halloween fun. Several ghoulish activities, like pumpkin bowling and beanbag tosses, can be found throughout the Zoo. Take a stroll down jack-o-lantern lane and creep up to candy station!
Time: 6:30-8:30 pm
Fee: 2 and under are free
Oct 25, 2008-Jan 4, 2009
Discovering Chimpanzees National Traveling Exhibit
www.exploration.org
Phone: 316-263-3373
Location: Exploration Place
300 N. McLean Blvd
Climb into the world of these wonderful primates as you explore the work of Jane Goodall, primates in general and a look at the future of this species.
Time: During open hours
Fee: Included in the exhibit admission.
Nov 1, 2008-Jan 25, 2009
Scoop on Poop National Traveling Exhibit
www.exploration.org
Phone: 316-263-3373
Location: Exploration Place
300 N. McLean Blvd
Based on the book by Dr. Wayne Lynch, find out what poop is and how animals use it in a productive way, from building homes to sending messages, and evening eating it.
Time: During open hours
Fee: Included in exhibit admission.
Nov 5, 2008-Dec 31, 2008
Winter Wednesdays
www.scz.org
Phone: 316-660-9453
Location: Sedgwick County Zoo
5555 Zoo Blvd
Grad your coats and throw on your mittens. Spend the day in the refreshing outdoors.
Time: 10 am – 5pm (Every Wednesday in November & December)
Fee: Just $2
Nov 23, 2008-Mar 1, 2009
Central American Textiles From the Collection of Jerry Martin
www.wichitaartmuseum.org
Phone: 316-268-4921
Location: Wichita Art Museum
1400 W. Museum Blvd
Showcasing an outstanding location collection of contemporary and brilliantly colorful Central American textiles
Time: Tue-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 12-5 pm
Nov 28, 2008-Dec 28, 2008
Lights on St. Paul
www.arc-sedgwickcounty.org
Phone: 316-943-1191
Location: The display begins at Douglas Ave., North on St. Paul street. Over 900,000 lights in a three block span. Photos with Santa.
Time: Mon-Thu 6-9 pm, Fri-Sat 6-10 pm, and Christmas Eve 6 p m – Midnight
Fee: FREE, donations accepted and appreciated.
Dec 7, 2008-Feb 1, 2009
Frida Kahlo: Through The Lens of Nickolas Muray
www.wichitaartmuseum.org
Phone: 316-268-4921
Location: Wichita Art Museum
1400 W. Museum Blvd
Photographs of artist Frida Kahlo taken by Nickolas Muray. From the Collection of the Nickolas Muray Archives.
Time: Tue-Sat 10 am-5 pm, Sun 12-5.
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