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Events This Week in Downtown Wichita
Thursday, August 5, 2010 - Sunday, August 8, 2010
Curtains Music Theatre of Wichita Presents: Curtains: Century II.  225 W. Douglas.  265-3107.  Don't miss this season's show-biz finale, which is also a recent Broadway Tony-winner celebrating the things we love about musical comedy. Tickets are available online at www.mtwichita.org or by calling 316-265-3107. Performances are Wed through Sun and tickets are $20-$55. Matinee performances are Sat & Sun and tickets are $18-$47.
Thursday, August 5, 2010

Scott MacIntyreScott MacIntyre in Concert: Orpheum Theatre. 200 N. Broadway. 263-0884. 8pm In our continuing efforts to support those in our community living with low vision or blindness, the Envision Foundation proudly present the 2008 American Idol finalist Scott MacIntyre live for a special performance featuring a live concert and question and answer session with the audience.  Tickets are $60 for VIP, $2.50 and $16.50.

The Men's Scrapbooking Club:
Fisch Haus.  524 S. Commerce.  The Men's Scrapbooking Club hits the stage with a two-night performance featuring comedy sketches, nonsense language, cameo appearances and video. Doors open at 8:30, with limited seating. This a free event and donations are appreciated. Bring your water bottle and your sense of humor.

Mosley Street Melodrama: The Harlot Letter...or Jack to the Future: 234 N. Mosley.  263-0222. Doors open at 6:00 pm, the buffet opens at 6:15pm, and the show starts at 7:50pm. Dinner & Show Tickets - $26 (adults), $22 (age 60+), $20 (ages 12 & under). Show Only Tickets - $16 all ages.
Friday, August 6, 2010
Uncle Kracker Uncle Kracker w/ Skrapyard: Doc Howard's.  252 N. Mosley.  263-2244.  Tickets are $18 in advance, $23 day of show.

First Friday:
Downtown Wichita.  Come out and enjoy live music at multiple venues across downtown.  For more information and to download a map, visit our website.

The Men's Scrapbooking Club:
Fisch Haus.  524 S. Commerce.  The Men's Scrapbooking Club hits the stage with a two-night performance featuring comedy sketches, nonsense language, cameo appearances and video. Doors open at 8:30, with limited seating. This a free event and donations are appreciated. Bring your water bottle and your sense of humor.

Cabaret Old Town: The Great American Trailer Park Musical.  412 1/2 E. Douglas.  265-4400.  Tickets are $18 per person, reservations are encouraged.

True Grit & Rio Bravo:
Orpheum Theatre.  200 N. Broadway.  6:30pm.  Tickets are $5 at the door, $4 for seniors, military & students.

Mosley Street Melodrama: The Harlot Letter...or Jack to the Future:234 N. Mosley.  263-0222. Doors open at 6:00 pm, the buffet opens at 6:15pm, and the show starts at 7:50pm. Dinner & Show Tickets - $26 (adults), $22 (age 60+), $20 (ages 12 & under). Show Only Tickets - $16 all ages.

White Ghost Shivers, Carrie Nation & The Speakeasy:
  Rock Island Live.  101 N. Rock Island.  9pm.  $10 cover charge, 21+ to enter.

Old Town Oldies Concert: Farm & Art Market.  835 E 1st St.  8pm.  Bring your lawn chairs and come down to the Farm & Art Market in Old Town for some FREE Oldies music.

Futon Soup: Mort's Cigar Bar.  923 E. 1st St.  9:00pm.  Free, 21+ to enter.


Signumad, Silverstone & Barrelbright: America's Pub.  116 N. Mead.  267-1782.  10pm. $5 cover charge, 21+ to enter.

Reggae Fest: Blue Lounge.  608 E. Douglas.  262-1740.  5pm. 21+ to enter.

Natural Selection:  Kelly's Irish Pub.  917 E. Douglas.  $5 cover charge, 21+ to enter.
Saturday, August 7, 2010
Celtic Woman Celtic Woman in Concert: INTRUST Bank Arena.  500 E. Waterman.  440-9000.   Tickets are $25, $40 and $55 and are available though all Select-A-Seat outlets.

The Philadelphia Story and Bringing Up Baby: Orpheum Theatre.  200 N. Broadway.  263-0884.  8pm.  Tickets $75 (Orchestra), $55 (Mezzanine) and $40 (Balcony).

The Men's Scrapbooking Club: Fisch Haus.  524 S. Commerce.  The Men's Scrapbooking Club hits the stage with a two-night performance featuring comedy sketches, nonsense language, cameo appearances and video. Doors open at 8:30, with limited seating. This a free event and donations are appreciated. Bring your water bottle and your sense of humor.

Cabaret Old Town: The Great American Trailer Park Musical.  412 1/2 E. Douglas.  265-4400.  Tickets are $18 per person, reservations are encouraged.

The Deedles w/ Jon Gamache: Rock Island Live.  101 N. Rock Island.  9pm.  $5 cover charge, 21+ to enter.

Mosley Street Melodrama: The Harlot Letter...or Jack to the Future: 234 N. Mosley.  263-0222. Doors open at 6:00 pm, the buffet opens at 6:15pm, and the show starts at 7:50pm. Dinner & Show Tickets - $26 (adults), $22 (age 60+), $20 (ages 12 & under). Show Only Tickets - $16 all ages.

Say What?!:
Mead's Corner.  430 E. Douglas.  262-5275.  8:00pm

The Famous Times, The Great Planes, Dear Red Shoes: Blue Lounge.  608 E. Douglas.  262-1740.  10pm. 21+ to enter.

Futon Soup: Mort's Cigar Bar.  923 E. 1st St.  9:00pm.  Free, 21+ to enter.

The Drugstore Prophet:  Kelly's Irish Pub.  917 E. Douglas.  $5 cover charge, 21+ to enter.

Monday, August 9, 2010 - Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Scott Knost: Rock Island Live.  101 N. Rock Island.  8/9/10.  9pm.  $10 cover charge, 21+ to enter.

Tuesday Night Comedy Revue: Rock Island Live.  101 N. Rock Island.  8/10/10.  9pm.  $3 cover charge, 18+ to enter.

Adrian & The Sickness, Strange Inventions, Virgin Mary Satellite:
Blue Lounge.  608 E. Douglas.  262-1740.  8/9/10. 10pm.  21+ to enter.

Virginia Williams:  Kelly's Irish Pub.  917 E. Douglas.  8/10/10.  $5 cover charge, 21+ to enter.
 
Dialin Watts, Season to Risk: Blue Lounge.  608 E. Douglas.  262-1740.  8/10/10.  10pm. 21+ to enter.

Trivia Slam:
Blue Lounge.  608 E. Douglas.  262-1740.  8/11/10.  10pm. 21+ to enter.

Deke Dickerson in Concert:
  Rock Island Live.  101 N. Rock Island.  8/11/10.  9pm.  Deke Dickerson and the Ecco-Fonics are part rockabilly, part surf and rock 'n' roll with a strong dash of jazzy-style of country guitar. Dickerson has established himself as one of the foremost purveyors of roots music, headlining festivals from Las Vegas to Finland and writes regularly for Guitar Magazine. Entry with donation at the door. Also performing will be the R-Krazy Valley Boys with special guest Denzil Alcorn.  Free, 21+ to enter.
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Wasabi
wasabiRecently opened Wasabi, located at 912 E. Douglas, is a new Japanese Restaurant to Old Town.  Wasabi features a full plated menu, as well as full sushi menu.  The lunch menu includes a variety of items, including the popular bento boxes.  The sushi is fresh and you can sit at the bar and watch them prepare it for you!
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First Friday
First FridayDebuted in April 2009 as a musical supplement to the Final Friday art crawl, the event is designed to bring together venues, musicians, patrons and music enthusiasts looking to enjoy and discover regional talent.  Print off a copy of the First Friday Map [here] and catch the Q-Line!
Photo Contest

Photo Contest
Think you know the ins and outs of Downtown?  Now is your chance to prove it!  Be the first to tell us where this picture was taken, and you can win a gift certificate to our featured restaurant of the week, Wasabi.  In next weeks newsletter we'll announce the location of the picture and we'll zoom out so you can see if you were correct!  Submit your answers here.

Last weeks photo was from the Carnegie Library, recently renovated by Fidelity Bank, at 220 S. Main
Photo Contest

Have an interesting photo of Downtown that you'd like to share?  We're always looking for new photos to post on our website and in our emails.  Showcase you're photography by sending us your favorite Downtown pictures here.