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Thursday, June 16, 2011

Blue Velvet2011 CFO Awards Luncheon: Hyatt Regency - 400 W. Waterman. 11:45 am. 316-267-6406

 

Cinema Alfresco - Blue Velvet (1986): Rock Island Studios - 338 N. Mead. 7:30 pm. 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.

 

Fractured Fairytale Adventures: Central Library - 223 S. Main. 2:30 pm. 261-8500. Listen to and make fractured fairytales come alive in this program filled with stories and games for children ages 6-8. Registration begins Wednesday, June 1; call 261-8500. (90 minutes) 

 

 

Friday, June 17, 2011

Bid for Bachelors

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)

 

Bid for Bachelors: Hyatt Regency - 400 W. Waterman. 7 pm. This marks the 10th Anniversary for this bachelor auction to benefit the local chapter of the Make-A-Wish foundation. Begins at 7 pm guests will enjoy complimentary champagne and tasty hors oeuvres while getting a chance to mingle with the bachelors or place a bid on any of the many silent auction items available. The live auction will start at 8 pm, ladies will have the chance to bid on bachelors of varied ages with a variety of backgrounds, careers and interests. The winning bidder will accompany the bachelor on a date package that includes dinner and an activity from romantic to adventurous. Tickets are $40 in advance/$50 at the door. Call 316-838-WISH(9474) to purchase your tickets.

 

LIV Fest: Orpheum Theatre - 200 N. Broadway. 7pm. $20 General Admission, $40  All Access VIP Tickets available at Select-A-Seat by calling (316) 755-7328, online at selectaseat.com, or at any Dillons Superstores. LIV Fest features a range of genres: indie, hip-hop, rock, bluegrass, and more. This year's lineup includes: Hot Club of Cowtown, Carrie Nation and the Speakeasy, The Non, Murder by Death, Spirit of the Stairs, Solagget, Cowboy Indian Bear and many many more. Theatre and Outdoor stage, delicious food, beer, drinks, and plenty of shaded and air-conditioned areas will keep you refreshed.

 

Desperate Housewives of Sedgwick County: Mosley Street Melodrama, 234 N. Mosley. 263-0222. 6:00 pm. 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 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee: 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! 

 

Jordin Dee Minnis/Jared Harvey: Mead's Corner - 430 E. Douglas. 8 pm.

 

Carrie Nation and the Speakeasy: Rock Island Live - 101 N. Rock Island. 10 pm. $10. 21+ to enter.

 

Wicked Rule/Blacktop Bully: Blue Lounge - 608 E. Douglas. 10pm. 21+ to enter.

Saturday, June 18, 2011

LIVfest

  

LIV Fest: Orpheum Theatre - 200 N. Broadway. 7pm. Visit www.wichitaorpheum.com for more information.  See detailed information under Friday listing. 

 

Old 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.  

 

Desperate Housewives of Sedgwick County:  Mosley Street Melodrama, 234 N. Mosley. 263-0222. 6:00 pm. 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 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee: 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!  

      

Robin Roberts & Billie Preston: Blue Lounge. 608 E. Douglas. 262-1740. 10 pm. 21+ to enter.

Sunday, June 19, 2011 - Wednesday, June 22, 2011

  

Journey Around the World Through a Scientist's Eyes: Central Library - 223 S. Main. 7 pm. 6/20/2011. 50 minutes.

 

Open Mic with Brant: Blue Lounge. 608 E. Douglas. 262-1740. 6/20/2011. 10pm.

 

2011 Kansas Recovery Conference: Century II - 225 W. Douglas. 8 am. 6/21/2011
 
Preschool Storytime: Central Library - 223 S. Main. 10:30 am. 6/21/2011.
 
We are "Lighting up Broadway!" Wichita Marriott Hotel Downtown. 6 pm. Visit www.wichitaorpheum.com for more information.
  
99 Cent Comedy Open Mic: Blue Lounge. 608 E. Douglas. 262-1740. 6/21/2011. 9pm.
 
Nursery Rhyme Time: Central Library - 223 S. Main. 10:30 am. 6/22/2011. Ages 2 and under.
  
Baby's First Storytime: Central Library - 223 S. Main. 11:15 am. 6/22/2011.
  
Trivia Slam: Blue Lounge. 608 E. Douglas. 262-1740. 6/22/2011. 8:30 pm.
  
Finian's Rainbow - Music Theatre of Wichita: Century II - 225 W. Douglas. 6/22/2011. 8pm. Visit www.mtwichita.org for more information.

 

 

 

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