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Events This Week in Downtown Wichita
Thursday, June 30, 2011

3rd ManCinema Alfresco - The Third Man (1949): 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.   

 

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.

 

Make it and Play it: Central Library - 223 S. Main. 2:30 pm. 261-8500. The beat goes on! Join us as we learn about and make musical instruments from around the world. Ages 7-10. Registration begins Wednesday, June 15; call 261-8500. (90 minutes)

Friday, July 1, 2011

First Friday

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)

 

First Friday: Various Venues. 6:30 pm. As the

 name implies First Friday happens the frist Friday of each month. First Friday is a monthly music crawl featuring local Kansas, and regional artists, performing at venues in and around dowtown. This monthly event is held in an effort to draw locals and visitors into the heart of the Wichita metropolitan area in an experience that exposes local talent, and increases the awareness of the arts culture.

 

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! 

   

Sons of Great Dane: Rock Island Live - 116 N. Mead. 8pm. 21+ to enter.

Saturday, July 2, 2011

Old Town Farmers Mkt.

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!  

      

Open Mic Night: Mead's Corner - 430 E. Douglas. 6pm.

 

Carrie Nation and the Speakeasy/Megan Jean and the KFB: Rock Island Live - 116 N. Mead.10 pm. 21+ to enter.

Sunday, July 3, 2011 - Wednesday, July 6, 2011

 

Preschool Storytime: Central Library - 223 S. Main. 10:30 am. 7/5/2011.

   

Nursery Rhyme Time: Central Library - 223 S. Main. 10:30 am. 7/6/2011.

 

Baby's First Storytime: Central Library - 223 S. Main. 11:15 am. 7/6/2011.

 

Goosebumps Book Party: Central Library - 223 S. Main. 7 pm. 7/6/2011.

  
Sunset Boulevard - Music Theatre of Wichita: Century II - Concert Hall - 225 W. Douglas. 8 pm. 7/6/2011.
  
311 Block Party: Orpheum Theatre - 200 N. Broadway. 8 pm. 7/6/2011. 

 

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Luca Italian Kitchen  

 

Located in Old Town Square, this new Italian restaurant is located where Uptown Bistro used to be at 301 N. Mead. Downtown has needed an Italian restaurants and Luca fills the void.  Come in and check out their menu that includes recipes featuring homemade mozzarella and pastas by Chef Cianluca Sciagata  ... yes, that is Luca in his name. 

 

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Buskers Welcome

Did you know that buskers, another term for street performers, are welcome in Downtown Wichita?  While no license is required, performers are not permitted to sell merchandise.  However, tipping is allowed and encouraged.  So, the next time you encounter a busker - stop, look and listen - then remember to tip more than just your hat!