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Thursday, March 17, 2011

St. Patrick's Day

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.

 

Thresh Hold: Mead's Corner - 430 E Douglas. 201-1900. 7 pm.

 

St. Patrick's Day w/ Ethel and the Regulars: Rock Island Live - 101 Rock Island. 263-8151. 21+ to enter, $5 cover charge.

 

Arts & Culture Lecture Series: Century II - Mary Jane Teall Theatre - 225 W. Douglas. 462-2787. 5:30pm. FREE.  The City of Wichita is sponsoring a new lecture series to bring the community together to discuss how local arts organizations and artists can successfully adapt to the changing arts environment. 

Friday, March 18, 2011

Marvelous Wonderettes

Naturalization Ceremony (US District Federal Court): Century II - Mary Jane Teall Theatre - 225 W. Douglas. 269-6350. 9 am.

 

State Gymnastics Meet - Hosted by Wichita Gymnastics Club: Century II - Convention Hall - 225 W. Douglas. 634-1900. 10 am.

 

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

 

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.

 

The Marvelous Wonderettes: Cabaret Oldtown - 412 E. Douglas. 265-4400. 8 pm. The Marvelous Wonderettes takes you to the 1958 Springfield High School prom where we meet the Wonderettes- Betty Jean, Cindy Lou, Missy, and Suzy - four girls with hopes and dreams as big as their crinoline skirts and voices to match. Call 316-265-4400 for more information or to make your reservation. 

   

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

 

Crush/Dead Silos: Blue Lounge. 608 E. Douglas. 262-1740. 10pm. 21+ to enter. 

 

Mr. Brew, Surphace w/ Nick McEwen and the 33: Rock Island Live - 101 Rock Island. 263-8151. 21+ to enter, $5 cover charge.

Saturday, March 19, 2011

State Gymnastics

State Gymnastics Meet: Century II - Convention Hall - 225 W. Douglas. 634-1900. 10 am. 

    

Crafts 4 Fun (Mosaics): Central Library - 223 S. Main. 261-8506. 10:30 am. Adults need creativity in their lives. This is your chance to come and learn a craft. In March, we'll make mosaic trivets from pottery, glass and found items. Come have fun with us - we'll even provide the supplies. Registration is required and begins Wednesday, March 2nd. 

 

Saturday Storytime: Central Library - 223 S. Main. 261-8506. 10:30 am. Stories, fingerplays, and more for children ages 3-6 on alternating Saturdays. (30 minutes)

 

Brush Up on Painting: Central Library - 223 S. Main. 261-8500. 2:30 pm. Wear clothes you don't mind getting paint on and learn techniques for painting with different types of paint. For ages 12-17. (90 minutes)

  

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 Marvelous Wonderettes: Cabaret Oldtown - 412 E Douglas. 265-4400. 8 pm.  Call 316-265-4400 for more information or to make your reservation.

   

Jenny Wood in Concert: Mead's Corner - 430 E. Douglas. 201-1900. 9pm. 

 

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

 

Robbers: Rock Island Live - 101 Rock Island. 263-8151 21+ to enter, $5 cover charge.

 

Community Ride/Walk: Heroes - 117 N. Mosley. 11am. Join the Bike\Walk Alliance - Wichita for a Community Ride/Walk that will take you around central Wichita and different bike or running stores.   

  

 

Sunday, March 20, 2011 - Wednesday, March 23, 2011

 

NCAA 2011 Women's Basketball Championship: INTRUST Bank Arena. 500 E. Waterman. 440-9000. March 20th - March 22nd, 2011. 

 

State Gymnastics Meet: Century II - Mary Jane Teall Theatre - 225 W. Douglas. 634-1900. 10 am. 3/20/11. 

    

"Moon over Manifest" The Story Behind the Story: Central Library - 223 S. Main. 261-8500 3/21/11. 2:30 pm.

 

Candidate Forum for Wichita Mayor and City Council Candidates: Century II - Mary Jane Teall Theatre - 225 W. Douglas. 3/21/11. 4:30 pm.  Hosted by the Wichita Arts Council. 

 

TED Night: Mead's Corner - 430 E. Douglas. 3/21/11 7 pm.

 

Open Mic with Brant: Blue Lounge. 608 E. Douglas. 262-1740 3/21/11. 10pm. 

 

Puppet Show: Central Library - 223 S. Main. 261-8500. 3/22/11. 10:30am. For children aged 3-8 with family. (20-35 minutes) Show at 2:30 pm as well.

 

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

 

Monty Python's Spamalot - National Broadway Tour: Century II - Concert Hall - 225 W. Douglas. 219-4819. 3/22/11 7:30 pm. Call 209-4Tix or visit wichitatix.com for tickets.

  

Fisch Bowl, Inc. presents: Sound Scientist: Fisch Haus - 524 S. Commerce. 3/22/11. 7:30pm.

   

Jason & the Punknecks: Blue Lounge - 608 E. Douglas. 262-1740 3/22/11. 10pm.

 

Nursery Rhyme Time: Central Library. 223 S. Main. 261-8500. 3/23/11. 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. 3/23/11. 11:15am. Music, rhymes and stories for parent one-on-one time with babies up to one year old. (20 Minutes)

 

Happy Birthday, Kansas: Central Library - 223 S. Main. 261-8500. 2:30pm. 3/23/11. Kansas is turning 150 this year. Ages 5-7 are invited to a bigy birthday party - incluidng cake! Registration begins Wednesday, March 9th.

 

Monty Python's Spamalot - National Broadway Tour: Century II - Concert Hall - 225 W. Douglas. 219-4819. 3/23/11. 7:30 pm. Call 209-4TIX or visit wichitatix.com for ticket information.  

Trivia Slam with Curt: Blue Lounge. 608 E. Douglas. 3/23/11. 262-1740. 8:30pm. 21+ to enter.

  
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