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Thursday, February 17, 2011

The Princess Bride

Mosley Street Melodrama234 N. Mosley. 263-0222. 6:00 pm. Current production is Where's the Gold? I Don't Know...Alaska. Show runs Thursday, Friday, and Saturday Evenings. Doors open at 6:00pm, the buffet opens at 6:15pm, and the show starts at 7:50pm. Dinner & Show Tickets - $26 (aduluts), $22 (age 60+), $20 (ages 12 & under). Show Only Tickets - $16 all ages.  


The Princess Bride
: Orpheum Theatre - 200 N. Broadway. 263-0884. 7 pm. $5 at the door, $4 for Seniors.

 

Family Fun Time: Celebrating African-American Storytelling
: Central Library - 223 S. Main. 261-8500. 7 pm. Listen to stories, sing songs, and make a craft. For Children aged 3-8 and their families. (45-60 minutes)
 
Friday, February 18, 2011

Do It Again

 

Do It Again (Again): Orpheum Theatre - 200 N. Broadway. 7 pm. The Tallgrass Film Association presents a stubbornly independent fundraiser for independent cinema with filmmaker and Boston Globe reporter Geoff Edgers. Movie is $10, movie & after-pary, including Kinks Karaoke, at Oeno's Wine Bar is $20. DO IT AGAIN tells the funny, unexpectedly gripping story of one man's dogged, not-completely-crazy attempt to reunite the Kinks. It's a movie about extreme fandom, mid-life crisis, the joy of making music, and the passion of the Davies Brothers.

 

13th Annual Wichita Women's Fair: Century II - 225 W. Douglas. 12 pm. Admission for Adults: $7.75 Seniors: $6.75 Children 6-12: $4.75 5 & under: Free. Free Parking and Shuttle Bus at Lawrence Dumont Stadium!

 

Mosley Street Melodrama: 234 N. Mosley. 263-0222. 6:00 pm. Current production is Where's the Gold? I Don't Know...Alaska. Show runs Thursday, Friday, and Saturday Evenings. Doors open at 6:00pm, the buffet opens at 6:15pm, and the show starts at 7:50pm. Dinner & Show Tickets - $26 (aduluts), $22 (age 60+), $20 (ages 12 & under). Show Only Tickets - $16 all ages.

 

Nursery Rhyme Time: Central Library. 223 S. Main. 261-8500. 10:30am. Music, rhymes, activities and stories for children ages 2 and under with an adult helper. (20 minutes)

 

Winter Tales: Central Library. 223 S. Main. 261-8500. 12 pm. School is out, so bring a bag lunch and listen to some great winter stories. Drinks provided. Stories recommended for ages 6-9. (45 minutes)

 

2011 Land of Oz Invitational presented by Wichita Gymnastics Club: Century II - Convention Hall - 225 W. Douglas. 316-634-1900. 5pm. Contact Dan Bruring or visit www.wichitagym.com for more information.

 

Wichita Thunder: Intrust Bank Arena - 500 E. Waterman. 2/18/2011. 7:05pm. Wichita Thunder vs Mississippi Riverkings. Tickets available at Selectaseat.com.

 

Music Theatre for Young People presents "All Shook Up:" Century II - Mary Jane Teall Theatre - 225 W. Douglas. 316-219-4839. 7:30pm. Pricing: $12. Student & Group (10+) have discount opportunities. Tickets available at wichitaTIX.com.

 

Neighborhood Riot/First and Foremost: Mead's Corner -  430 E. Douglas. 201-1900. 8pm.

 

Rudy Love, Jr: Rock Island Live - 101 N. Rock Island. 8 pm. Price is $5. Age limit: 21+ 

 

Traindodge/Dialin Watts/Black Gasoline: Blue Lounge. 608 E. Douglas. 262-1740. 10pm. 21+ to enter.  

Saturday, February 19, 2011

Woman's Fair

13th Annual Wichita Women's Fair: Century II -225 W. Douglas.10am. Adults: $7.75 Seniors: $6.75 Children: $4.75 5 & under free. Free Parking and Shuttle Bus at Lawrence Dumont Stadium!

 

Saturday Storytime: Central Library - 223 S. Main. 261-8500. 10:30am. Stories, fingerplays and more for children ages 3-6 on alternating Saturdays. (30 Minutes)

 

Crafts 4 Fun (Jewelry Making #2 - Fiber Arts): Central Library - 223 S. Main. 261-8500. 10:30am. Adults need creativity in their lives. This is your chance to come and learn a craft and work on a project. Each month, we will work on different projects. In February, we'll make jewelry with fabric and learn fiber art methods. Come have fun with us - we'll even provide the supplies! Registration is required and begins Wednesday, February 2nd; call 261-8506. (90 Minutes)

 

Teen Movie Day: Central Library - 223 S. Main. 261-8500. 2:30pm. Teens aged 13-17 can come enjoy popcorn and a movie at the library. Do opposites really attract? Bryce has always thought his neighbor Julie is weird, but inn his eighth grade year, he may be changing his mind. Based on the novel by Wendelin Van Draanen. Due to licensing restrictions, title information is only available by contacting the Library. (PG-13, 2 hrs)

   

Mosley Street Melodrama234 N. Mosley. 263-0222. 6:00 pm. Current production is Where's the Gold? I Don't Know...Alaska. Show runs Thursday, Friday, and Saturday Evenings. Doors open at 6:00pm, the buffet opens at 6:15pm, and the show starts at 7:50pm. Dinner & Show Tickets - $26 (aduluts), $22 (age 60+), $20 (ages 12 & under). Show Only Tickets - $16 all ages. 

 

2011 Land of Oz Invitational presented by Wichita Gymnastics Club: Century II - Convention Hall - 225 W. Douglas. 5pm. For more information contact Dan Bruring or visit www.wichitagym.com online.

 

Justin France & The Select Few CD Release Show: Orpheum Theatre - 200 N. Broadway. 263-0884. 7pm. General Admission Tickets $5 at the door.

 

Wichita Thunder: Intrust Bank Arena - 500 E. Waterman. 2/19/2011. 7:05pm. Wichita Thunder vs Tulsa Oilers. Tickets available at selectaseat.com.

 

Wichita Symphony Orchestra Classics - Tchaikovsky Spectacular: Century II - Concert Hall - 225 W. Douglas. 8pm.

 

Music Theatre for Young People presents "All Shook Up:" Century II - Mary Jane Teall Theatre - 225 W. Douglas. 7:30pm. Pricing $12. Discounts available to students and groups of 10+ at wichitatix.com.

 

Lindsay Unruh/Aaron Hale Band: Mead's Corner - 430 E. Douglas. 201-1900. 8pm.

 

Nursing Home Panty Raid/ Plaguebot/ Cesium: Blue Lounge. 608 E. Douglas. 262-1740. 10pm. 21+ to enter.

 

Riverside 65 EP Release Party: Rock Island Live. 101 N. Rock Island.  21 to enter, $5 cover charge. 

Sunday, February 20, 2011 - Wednesday, February 23, 2011

13th Annual Wichita Women's Fair: Century II - 225. W. Douglas. 11am 2/20/11.  

 

Music Theatre For Young People presents "All Shook Up": Century II - Mary Jane Teall Theatre - 225 W. Douglas. 2/20/11. 2:30pm.

 

Wichita Symphony Orchestra Classics - Tchaikovsky Spectacular: Century II - Concert Hall - 225 W. Douglas. 2/20/2011. 3pm.

 

Open Mic with Brant: Blue Lounge. 608 E. Douglas. 262-1740 2/21/11. 10pm. 

 

The Memorials: Rock Island Live. 101 N. Rock Island. 2/21/2011 21 to enter, $5 cover charge.

 

TED Night: Mead's Corner - 430 E. Douglas. 201-1900. 2/21/2011 7pm.

 

Preschool Storytime: Central Library. 223 S. Main. 261-8500. 2/22/11. 10:30am. Stories, fingerplays and more for children aged 3-6. (30 Minutes) 

 

All City Choir Concert: Century II - Concert Hall - 225 W. Douglas. 2/22/2011. 7pm.

  

99 Cent Comedy Open Mic: Blue Lounge. 608 E. Douglas. 2/22/2011. 262-1740. 9pm. 21+ to enter.

 

Nursery Rhyme Time: Central Library. 223 S. Main. 261-8500. 2/23/2011. 10:30am. Music, rhymes, stories and activities for children ages two and under with an adult helper. (20 Minutes)

 

Baby's First Storytime: Central Library. 223 S. Main. 261-8500. 2/23/2011. 11:15am. Music, rhymes and stories for parent one-on-one time with babies up to one year old. (20 Minutes)

 

Internet Basics: Central Library. 223 S. Main. 261-8500. 2/23/2011. 2:30pm. Learn about the Internet and how to use the web to find reliable information. (90 Minutes)

 

Setting Up Your Site: Pixel Time at CityArts - 334 N. Mead. 2/23/2011. 7pm. Sign up before the first class meeting: http://websites.eventbrite.com/. 

 

Trivia Slam with Curt: Blue Lounge. 608 E. Douglas. 2/23/11. 262-1740. 8:30pm. 21+ to enter.

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Old Mill Tasty Shop

Old MIll Tasty ShopTake a seat at the old soda fountain bar and enjoy a great meal or tasty treat. The Old Mill, located at 604 E. Douglas, is the perfect place for lunch. Each day is a different Blue Plate Special actually served on a blue plate! The regular menu items are also very good, as are the old fashion sodas and ice cream treats. Definitely a good place to grab some good food!  
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NCAA Woman's Tournament

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Last week's picture was of the corner of the Garvey Center at 200 E. Douglas.