Life Happens Here in Downtown Wichita! January 20-26

Events This Week in Downtown Wichita

Thursday, January 20, 2011

Help Choices Fair: Century II - Exhibition Hall. 225 W. Douglas. 973-4464. 5-8pm. Free.

Help!: Orpheum Theatre. 200 N. Broadway. 263-0884. 7:00 pm. Tickets are just $5 at the door, $4 for seniors, military and students. Tickets are available at plant employee clubs.

Friday, January 21, 2011

Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland Cookie Kick Off: Century II - Exhibition Hall. 225 W. Douglas. 6pm.

From the Land of Andalusia to the Wheat Fields of Kansas book signing: Orpheum Theatre. 200 N. Broadway. 263-0884. 7pm. Free and open to the public.

Harlem Globetrotters: INTRUST Bank Arena. 500 E. Waterman. 440-9000. 7pm. Tickets available at Select-A-Seat outlets and online.

World Wide Spies, The Chime Owls, and Vehicles: Blue Lounge. 608 E. Douglas. 262-1740. 10pm. 21+ to enter.

Nursery Rhyme Time: Central Library. 233 S. Main. 261-8500. 10:30am. Music, rhymes, activities and stories for children ages 2 and under with an adult helper.

Saturday, January 22, 2011

Aaron Lee Martin Farewell Show with Clarensau, Elliot Road, Ronnie Glenn Williams: Orpheum Theatre. 200 N. Broadway. 263-0884. 7pm. tickets are $7 and available at the door.

Thunder vs. Missouri: INTRUST Bank Arena. 500 E. Waterman. 440-9000. 7pm.

Saturday Storytime: Central Library. 233 S. Main. 261-8500. 10:30am. Stories, fingerplays and more for children ages 3-6 on alternating Saturdays.

Teen Book Buzz: Central Library. 233 S. Main. 261-8500. 2:30pm. Bring a copy of your favorite book or two and share why you love it with other teens aged 12-17. Find a new favorite among those others brought.

Sunday, January 23, 2011 - Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Thunder vs. Laredo: INTRUST Bank Arena. 500 E. Waterman. 440-9000. 1/23/11. 7pm.

Computer Basics: Central Library. 233 S. Main. 1/24/11. 261-8500. 10:30am. Learn about using a mouse and the keyboard and working with Microsoft Windows. No experience necessary! This class is recommended for all new computer users.

Open Mic with Brant: Blue Lounge. 608 E. Douglas. 262-1740. 1/24/11. 10pm. 21+ to enter.

Preschool Storytime: Central Library. 233 S. Main. 1/25/11. 261-8500. 10:30am. Stories, fingerplays, and more for children aged 3-6.

Thunder vs. Rapid City: INTRUST Bank Arena. 500 E. Waterman. 440-9000. 1/25/11. 7pm.

Baby's First Storytime: Central Library. 233 S. Main. 1/26/11. 261-8500. 11:15am. Music, rhymes and stories for parent one-on-one time with babies up to one year old.

Trivia Slam with Curt: Blue Lounge. 608 E. Douglas. 262-1740. 1/26/11. 8:30pm. 21+ to enter.

Nursery Rhyme Time: Central Library. 233 S. Main. 1/26/11. 261-8500. 10:30am. Music, rhymes, stories and activities for children ages two and under with an adult helper.

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Mead's Corner

Mead's Corner, located at 430 E. Douglas, is a quaint and cozy coffee shop. It is a great place to meet up with friends, have a meeting, or go to one of the many gatherings they have. From coffee to gelato, with some lunch in between, Mead's Corner is a cornerstone in the downtown community.

NCAA Woman's Tournament
NCAA

Wichita State University and INTRUST Bank Arena are pleased to host the 2011 Woman's Basketball Tournament on March 20 and 22. Get your all session pass (both 1st and 2nd rounds) now for just $39. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity.

Contest: What was it?

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What was the original name of Broadway Street?

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