Events This Week in Downtown Wichita
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Thursday, December 9, 2010
Mosley Street Melodrama: Wyatt Earp Meets Little Richard Simmons at the Holiday OK Corral: 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.
Holiday Spectac-A-Dazzle: Cabaret Old Town. 412 1/2 E. Douglas. 265-4400. 8pm. Tickets are $36 for Dinner and Show, $21 for show only.
How to Create a Web Page: Central Library. 223 S. Main. 261-8500. 2:30 pm. Make a simple web age and see how web pages go together. Pages are for practice only, so they will not be online. Basic mouse and keyboard skills recommended. Students should have an email address. No registration required.
LEGO: A Love Story: Central Library. 223 S. Main. 261-8500. 2:30 pm. Are you an AFOL? That is an Adult Fan of LEGO, and Jonathan Bender has written a book that will appeal to all AFOLs - and others. "LEGO: A Love Story" chronicles his fascination with the building brick that has captured the hearts of millions. You'll learn more about the subculture of LEGO fandom, conventions devoted to LEGO lore, journals, theme parks, and an entire industry built around this beloved toy. Come early to enjoy demonstration of LEGO building in progress. Feel free to bring your own creation to share and compete for a prize.
Women in Film: Central Library. 223 S. Main. 261-8500. 6:30 pm. Join us as we explore woman's roles in the creation of film from the first narrative film to "The Hurt Locker." This discussion will be accompanied by film examples.
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Friday, December 10, 2010
Thunder vs. Ft. Wayne: INTRUST Bank Arena. 500 E. Waterman. 316-440-9000. 7pm.
Mosley Street Melodrama: Wyatt Earp Meets Little Richard Simmons at the Holiday OK Corral: 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.
Lady & the Tramps: Blue Lounge. 608 E. Douglas. 262-1740. 10pm. 21+ to enter.
Holiday Spectac-A-Dazzle: Cabaret Old Town. 412 1/2 E. Douglas. 265-4400. 8pm. Tickets are $36 for Dinner and Show, $21 for show only.
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Saturday, December 11, 2010
Holiday Spectac-A-Dazzle: Cabaret Old Town. 412 1/2 E. Douglas. 265-4400. 8pm. Tickets are $36 for Dinner and Show, $21 for show only.
Festival of Giving 2010: Century II-Exhibition Hall. 225 W. Douglas. Presented by Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland, Inc.
The Nutcracker: Century II-Concert Hall. 225 W. Douglas. 8pm. Presented by Ballet Wichita.
Mosley Street Melodrama: Wyatt Earp Meets Little Richard Simmons at the Holiday OK Corral: 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.
Thunder vs. Tulsa: INTRUST Bank Arena. 500 E. Waterman. 316-440-9000. 7pm.
Free Carriage Rides: Old Town Square. 2nd and Mead. 12pm.
Free Holiday Movie - Elf: Old Town Warren. 2nd and Mead. 12pm.
Mickey Gilley with the comedy of Joey Riley: Orpheum Theatre. 200 N. Broadway. 263-0884. 1:30pm and 7:30pm. Tickets are $28 and $20 and are available at Select-A-Seat outlets or online.
Choosing a Digital Camera: Pixeltime at CityArts. 334 N. Mead. 11am This event is free, but register online for a free ticket.
Holiday eCards: Pixeltime at CityArts. 334 N. Mead. 1pm This event is free, but register online for a free ticket.
Dear Red Shoes and Soleb Theory: Blue Lounge. 608 E. Douglas. 262-1740. 10pm. 21+ to enter.
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Sunday, December 12, 2010 - Wednesday, December 15, 2010
The Nutcracker: Century II-Concert Hall. 225 W. Douglas. 8pm. 12/12/10. Presented by Ballet Wichita.
Celebrate!: Wichita Scottish Rite. 332 E. 1st St. 7pm. 12/12-13/10. Come see the Signature Theatre production of "Celebrate"! Ticket prices are just $5 for students and $8 for adults. Celebrate is a patriotic celebration of the holiday season. Over 50 youth dancers and singers will wow you onstage. The songs they sing will bring Christmas spirit to your heart and patriotic pride to your soul, set to a beat. Performances are at 2:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. Sunday, December 12th and 7:00 p.m. Monday, December 13th. Tickets will be available at the door. No advance purchasing or RSVP required. The Wichita Scottish Rite's Signature Theatre is an acting troupe comprised of Wichita's young up-and-coming. Actors ranging in age from grade-school to college are coached and directed by Deb Campbell & Josh Larson. These brilliant actors have proven to follow direction well with their talents previously showcased in successful productions of The Secret Garden, Children of Eden, and Seussical.
Open Mic with Brant: Blue Lounge. 608 E. Douglas. 262-1740. 12/13/10. 10pm. 21+ to enter.
Learn to love your iPad: Pixeltime at CityArts. 334 N. Mead. 10am. 12/13/10. This event is free, but register online for a free ticket. This class shows you all the tips and techniques and the best free or low cost applications for getting the very most from you iPad. This class repeats at 6:30pm. Reserve your ticket at http://lovetech.eventbrite.com/ Love Your Technology classes are $50/session. Use the coupon code website to get your ticket for half off-a $25 savings!
Learn to love your iPhone: Pixeltime at CityArts. 334 N. Mead. 11am. 12/13/10. This class shows you all the tips and techniques and the best free or low cost applications for getting the very most from you iPad. This class repeats at 7:45pm. Reserve your ticket at http://lovetech.eventbrite.com/ Love Your Technology classes are $50/session. Use the coupon code website to get your ticket for half off-a $25 savings!
Learn to love your digital camera: Pixeltime at CityArts. 334 N. Mead. 1pm. 12/13/10. This class shows you all the tips and techniques and the best free or low cost applications for getting the very most from you iPad. Reserve your ticket at http://lovetech.eventbrite.com/ Love Your Technology classes are $50/session. Use the coupon code website to get your ticket for half off-a $25 savings!
Gifts Geeks will Love: Pixeltime at CityArts. 334 N. Mead. 10am. 12/14/10. This event is free, but register online for a free ticket.
99 Cent Comedy Open Mic: Blue Lounge. 608 E. Douglas. 262-1740. 12/14/10. 10pm. 21+ to enter.
Cirque Dreams: Illumination: Century II Concert Hall. 225 W. Douglas. 12/14-16/10. 267-7658. 7:30pm.
Trans-Siberian Orchestra: INTRUST Bank Arena. 500 E. Waterman. 440-9000. 8pm. 12/15/10. Tickets are available at Select-A-Seat.
4Troops Holiday Concert: Orpheum Theatre. 200 N. Broadway. 263-0884. 7pm. 12/15/10. Tickets $35 (Rows A-I), $25 (Rows J-W and Mezzanine), $15 (Balcony) $5 Off of $25 and $15 Tickets for Military Personnel $5 Off of $25 and $15 Tickets for Groups of 10 or More Reserved Tickets available at Select-A-Seat by calling (316) 755-7328, online by going to www.selectaseat.com, or at any Dillon's Superstores, and Plant Employee Clubs.
Trivia Slam with Curt: Blue Lounge. 608 E. Douglas. 262-1740. 12/15/10. 8:30pm. 21+ to enter.
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Movie's at the Warren This holiday season, enjoy a free holiday movie each Saturday through Dec. 18th at noon at the Warren Old Town Theatre in Old Town Square. After you watch the movie, head out to the square and catch a free carriage ride from noon to four. Holiday's are happening in Downtown Wichita.
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Second Saturday Local merchants on and off Douglas present a special day of shopping each month in the heart of Wichita! Simply purchase a re-usable 2nd Saturday shopping bags for $5 and receive discounts at any of the participating merchants each and every 2nd Saturday of the month.
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Photo Contest - Where at?
Think you know the ins and outs of Downtown? Now is your chance to prove it! Be the first to tell us where this photo was taken, and you can win a gift certificate to Mead's Corner. In next week's newsletter we'll reveal where the photo was taken so you can see if you were correct! Submit your answers here.
Last weeks photo was from the The Fiber Studio at 418 S. Commerce.
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.
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