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Thursday, May 19, 2011

Tim McGrawMosley Street Melodrama: 234 N. Mosley. 263-0222. 6:00 pm. Current production is Glee: The Melodrama. 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.

 

Tim McGraw in Concert: Intrust Bank Arena - 500 E. Waterman. 316-440-9000. 7 pm. Doors open at 5:30 pm.

 

Monty Python's Meaning of Life: The Orpheum - 200 N. Broadway. 7:00 pm. It took God six days to create Earth, and Monty Python just 90 minutes to mess it up. Tickets just $5 at the Door, $4 for Seniors, Military & Student Tickets. Available at Plant Employee Clubs.

 

Carrie Nation and The Speakeasy: Rock Island Live - 101 Rock Island. 263-8151. 9 pm. 21 + to enter.

 

 

Friday, May 20, 2011

Tommye Emmanuel

Mosley Street Melodrama: 234 N. Mosley. 263-0222. 6:00 pm. Current production is Glee: The Melodrama. 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.

 

Tommy Emmanuel & His All Star Band: The Orpheum Theatre - 200 N. Broadway. 7:30 pm. Two-time grammy nominee Tommy Emmanuel is one of Australia's most respected musicians. The legendary guitarist has a professional career that spans almost five decades and continues to intersect with some of the finest musicians throughout the world. A household name in his native Australia, Tommy has garnered hundreds of thousands of loyal fans worldwide. Tommy's unique style - he calls it simply "finger style" - is akin to playing guitar the way a pianist plays piano - using all ten fingers. Rather than using a whole band for melody, rhythm, bass, and drum parts, Tommy plays all of that - and more - on one guitar. Reserved tickets are $75 (Front Row A Center), $38 (Orchestra), $33 (Mezzanine), and $28 (Balcony). 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.

  

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. 

    

Traindodge/The New Imperialism: Blue Lounge. 608 E. Douglas. 262-1740. 10pm. 21+ to enter. 

 

Saturday, May 21, 2011

Josh GrobanOld Town Farmers Market: The Old Town Farmers' Market, 1st and Mosley, 7 am. It is an exciting and bountiful place to buy your fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, cheeses, eggs, baked goods and plants. Along with yummy and green things, find lots of unique, artistic and handmade treasures. Local artist Jaki McElroy will be drawing caricatures. There are tie dyes, jewelry, oils & incense, treats for your canine friend and much more.

Chef's demos at 9am and live local musicians from 10-noon make supporting local growers fun!

We are excited to welcome back KIDS CORNER this year. Each week between 9-11am there will be a fun craft to make, an original coloring sheet drawn by Jaki and a relaxing spot where kids can listen to & read stories.  

 

Mosley Street Melodrama234 N. Mosley. 263-0222. 6:00 pm. Current production is Glee: The Melodrama. 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.

 

Josh Groban In Concert: Intrust Bank Arena - 500 E. Waterman. 316-440-9000. 7:30 pm. Doors open at 6 pm.

 

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

 

Martin Short: The Orpheum Theatre - 200 N. Broadway. 8 pm. Martin Short is best known for his comedy work, particularly on the TV programs Saturday Night Live, Primetime with Jiminy Glick, and SCTV. He has also starred in many popular films such as Three Amigos, Innerspace, Pure Luck, Jungle 2 Jungle, Mars Attacks!, Father of the Bride, and Father of the Bride Part 2. Tickets available at Select-A-Seat locations. 

  

The Travel Guide: Mead's Corner - 430 E. Douglas. 201-1900. 8 pm.

     

Wichita Burlesque Fundraiser with Strange Inventions/Midnight Success/O Handsome Navigator: Blue Lounge. 608 E. Douglas. 262-1740. 10 pm. 21+ to enter.

Sunday, May 22, 2011 - Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Open Mic with Brant: Blue Lounge. 608 E. Douglas. 262-1740 5/23/11. 10pm.

 

Jason & the Punknecks: Blue Lounge. 608 E. Douglas. 5/24/11. 262-1740. 10pm. 21+ to enter. 

 

Trivia Slam with Curt: Blue Lounge. 608 E. Douglas. 5/25/11. 262-1740. 9:30pm. 21+ to enter. 

 

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Old Town Farmers Market  

This growers market is an exciting and bountiful place to buy your fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, cheeses, eggs and plants.  When you shop at the Old Town Farmers Market, you get the freshest most delicious foods available from growers themselves!  There are plentiful prepared foods, jams, salsas and honey and hand-made crafts.Chef's demos and live local musicians make supporting local growers fun! Find it in the heart of Old Town at the Farm & Art Market Plaza located at 2nd and Mosley.

 

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Cafe Bel Ami    

Come visit Caf� Bel Ami, 229 E. William St. #101, for outstanding French Mediterranean cuisine, this long-established restaurant is a perennial favorite in Wichita. The downtown location makes it convenient for a special meal after work or before a night out on the town. Their staff is both friendly and efficient and the surroundings are comfortable and inviting for a wonderful evening of dining out. You will not be disappointed by dining at Caf� Bel Ami so give it a try!