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Thursday, June 9, 2011

Man who knew too muchRiverfest: Downtown. This is your last weekend to take in the sights and sounds of the Riverfest.  Visit www.wichitafestivals.com for event information.

 

Cinema Alfresco - The Man Who Knew Too Much (1956): Exploration Place - River Festival Event. 7pm. The Tallgrass Film Association presents the ninth annual summertime Cinema Alfresco season. Screenings, are free of charge and open to the public. Films will show rain or shine on Thursdays from May 26 through July 28. This season's theme, "Get Twisted," will focus on films with twist endings, plot twists or films that are just plain twisted. Each film will be preceded by a Tallgrass Film Festival short film and at every screening, there will be drawing for a VIP TALLPass ($175) to the ninth annual Tallgrass Film Festival in October. Winners must be present to win. Under 21 welcome.   

 

Mosley Street Melodrama: 234 N. Mosley. 263-0222. 6:00 pm. Current production is Desperate Housewives of Sedgwick County. 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.

 

Fancy Nancy Paris Party: Central Library - 223 S. Main. 2:30 pm. 261-8500. Wear your fanciest clothes and get ready to have a marvelous time as we explore all the fun of the "Fancy Nancy" books, written by Jane O'Connor and illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser. Ages 4-7. (60 minutes)

 

 

 

Friday, June 10, 2011

Mosley Street Melodrama

Wichita River Festival: Downtown. 8 am. Visit www.wichitafestivals.com for more information on events.

 

Nursery Rhyme Time: Central Library - 223 S. Main. 10:30 am. 261-8500. 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 Desperate Housewives of Sedgwick County. 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.

 

Cabaret Oldtown: 412 E. Douglas.8 pm. Hysterical, Tony nominated, musical comedy, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, comes to Wichita! Rated R (Adult Themes). Featuring Wichita's most popular performers and the Amazing Cabaret Oldtown Band. Fridays and Saturdays 8pm. It's creating quite a buzz...call 316-265-4400 early to make your reservations! 

 

Yahuba Garcia: Rock Island Live - 101 N. Rock Island. 8 pm. $10. 21+ to enter.

 

Asquared/Lefty Grove/Antimosity: Blue Lounge - 608 E. Douglas. 10pm. 21+ to enter.

Saturday, June 11, 2011

Farmers MarketOld 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. 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 McElroy and a relaxing spot where kids can listen to & read stories.  

 

Wichita River Festival: Downtown. 8 am. Visit www.wichitafestivals.com for event information.

 

Dana's Dance Center Recital: Century II - Mary Jane Teall Theatre - 225 W. Douglas. 1 pm.

 

Mosley Street Melodrama234 N. Mosley. 263-0222. 6:00 pm. Current production is Desperate Housewives of Sedgwick County. 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.

  

Cabaret Oldtown: 412 E. Douglas.8 pm. Hysterical, Tony nominated, musical comedy, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, comes to Wichita! Rated R (Adult Themes). Featuring Wichita's most popular performers and the Amazing Cabaret Oldtown Band. Fridays and Saturdays 8pm. It's creating quite a buzz...call 316-265-4400 early to make your reservations!  

      

Sean Story/Luke West: Blue Lounge. 608 E. Douglas. 262-1740. 10 pm. 21+ to enter.

Sunday, June 12, 2011 - Wednesday, June 15, 2011

  

Dana's Dance Center Recital: Century II - Mary Jane Teall Theatre - 225 W. Douglas. 6/12/2011. 1 pm.

  

Miranda's Music on the Move: Central Library - 223 S. Main. 10:30 am. 6/13/2011. 45 minutes.

 

Open Mic with Brant: Blue Lounge. 608 E. Douglas. 262-1740. 6/13/2011. 10pm.

 

Preschool Storytime: Central Library - 223 S. Main. 10:30 am. 6/14/2011.
 
Nursery Rhyme Time: Central Library - 223 S. Main. 10:30 am. 6/15/2011. Ages 2 and under.
  
Baby's First Storytime: Central Library - 223 S. Main. 11:15 am. 6/15/2011.
  
WiiTM Tournament: Central Library - 223 S. Main. 2:30 pm. 6/15/2011
 
Trivia Slam: Blue Lounge. 608 E. Douglas. 262-1740. 6/15/2011. 8:30 pm.
  
Orange Peel Sunshine: Rock Island Live - 101 N Rock Island. 6/15/2011. 8:30pm.

 

 

 

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2nd Saturday Shop Local, Shop Douglas~  

 

The 2nd Saturday of every month, we encourage you to explore Wichita's most unique locally owned and operated businesses and get a deal while you're at it. Simply purchase a $5 recycled, reusable tote at any of the 2nd Saturday shops & save!

 

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Queens are Wild Poker Strut 

Mingle with some of the ICT's most glamorous female impersonators while you compete for luscious prizes and help raise some ka-ching for Positive Directions and Wichita Pride, Inc.

It's the Queens are Wild Poker Strut, from 6-9 p.m., Saturday, June 11 in Old Town Square at 2nd Street & Mead in downtown Wichita.

 

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Sabor Latin Bar & Grill 

Located at 309 N. Mead, is a South American influenced restaurant, sure to satisfy your appetite. There is a wide variety of options, from seafood to steak.  Come for lunch or a nice dinner before going out on the town, both menus are sure to satisfy your Latin cravings.