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October 13 - October 19

 


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Happening this Weekend
 

 Made in Kansas Film Series: Sing-along with Dorothy

Oct 13   6:30pm

 

Location: Central Library - 223 S. Main

Contact Phone: 316-261-8500

 

A fun-filled evening, as we sing-along with Dorothy and her friends, cackle and hiss along with the Wicked Witch, and experience the music all over again in this 1939 landmark. The movie will be subtitled for new fans. Kazoos and magical bubbles will be provided, but feel free to bring your own noisemakers. Suitable for ages 5 and up. Starring Judy Garland and Margaret Hamilton. Because of the Library's license agreement, exact titles are unavailable to the media or through the Library's web site, but customers may call or visit for details. (Rated G, 103 minutes)

 

http://www.wichita.lib.ks.us 


Evil Dead the Musical

Oct 13 - Oct 15   8:00pm

 

Location: Cabaret Oldtown - 412 E. Douglas

Contact Phone: 316-265-4400

 

Tickets $19 ($16 on Thursdays Only!!)

Please Note: This Show Is Rated 'R'

For lots of adult humor and language (and blood, and guts!)

 

http://www.cabaretoldtown.com 

 

Computer Basics

Oct 14   10:30am

 

Location: Central Library - 223 S. Main

Contact Phone: 316-261-8500

 

Learn about using a mouse and the keyboard and working with Microsoft Windows. No experience necessary! This class is recommended for all new computer users. (90 minutes)


http://www.wichita.lib.ks.us 

 

Nursery Rhyme Time

Oct 14   10:30am

 

Location: Central Library - 223 S. Main

Contact Phone: 316-261-8500

 

Music, rhymes, activities and stories for children ages 2 and under with an adult helper.(20 minutes)

 

http://www.wichita.lib.ks.us 


Zombie Old Town Pub Crawl

Oct 14   8:00pm

 

Location: The Alibi Room - 919 E. Douglas

 

Local filmmaker Rodrick Pocowatchit is organizing this event in conjunction with his film, THE DEAD CAN'T DANCE, and it's release on Amazon. Free fake blood while it lasts!

 

www.facebook.com/deadcantdance 


Old Town Farmers' Market - Closing Day for the Season

Oct 15   8:00am

 

Location: Old Town

Contact Name: Ann Keefer

Contact Phone: 316-264-6005 

 

Support local (within 150 miles) farms, ranches, dairies and nurseries at the Old Town Farmers' Market. This growers market, is an exciting and bountiful place to buy your fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, cheeses, eggs and plants. Get the freshest foods available from the growers themselves! There are plentiful prepared foods, farm products turned into jams, salsas and honey, and hand-made crafts. Chef's demos and live local musicians make supporting local growers fun!

 

 

Preschool Storytime (Saturday Storytime)

Oct 15   10:30am

 

Location: Central Library - 223 S. Main

Contact Phone: 316-261-8500

 

Stories, fingerplays and more for children aged 3-6. Families welcome at this storytime held on alternating Saturdays. (30 minutes)

 

http://www.wichita.lib.ks.us 

 

Playaways and Pizza

Oct 15   12:00pm

 

Location: Central Library - 223 S. Main

Contact Phone: 316-261-8500

 

Do you know what Playaways are? Or that the Library has graphic novels, DVDs, CDs, and a bunch of online resources available anytime? Come and learn more about what the Library has to offer you. To make sure we have enough pizza, registration is required and starts Wednesday, Oct. 5; call 261-8500. For ages 12-17 (60 minutes)


http://www.wichita.lib.ks.us 

 

Camera Obedience School

Oct 1 - 15   1:00 - 4:00pm

 

Location: CityArts - 334 N. Mead

 

Learn how your camera works, get practical tips for improving your photos and find out about all the cool new ways to share photos with others. We happily work with all kinds of digital cameras, from point-and-shoots to digital SLRs. Registration and additional details at http://www.cityarts2.eventbrite.com 


Zombie Movie Trivia Competition

Oct 15   7:00pm

 

Location: The Alibi Room - 919 E. Douglas

 

Local filmmaker, Rod Pocowatchit will host this event along with Randall Aviks. Must be 21.

 

http://www.facebook.com/deadcantdance 

 

Without Sacrifice! - Fridays Waiting - Wicked Rule Concert

Oct 15   9:00pm

 

Location: Kellys Irish Pub - 917 E. Douglas

 

Some Like it "Haute"

Oct 16   7:30pm

 

Location: Orpheum Theater - 200 N. Broadway

Contact Phone: 316-612-9070

 

Tickets Sold at Models and Images - 6130 E. Central, Ste 123, Wichita, KS 67208

 

A touch of New York in Wichita! Fashion at it's best, presented by Models and Images; a showcase of local fashions and up and coming local and national models. The show will be Sunday, October 16, 2011 at 7:30PM in the historic Orpheum Theater. The event will be attended by national modeling agencies from NYC, LA, and Chicago. Buy your ticket today at Models and Images for $25. Call Models and Images at 316.612.9070, or stop by 6130 E. Central, Ste 123. Be a part of the glitz and glamour and see some of Wichita's rising stars!

 

http://www.wichitaorpheum.com

The Devil Wore Wranglers

Oct 13 - Oct 15   6:00pm

 

Location: Mosley Street Melodrama - 234 N. Mosley

Contact Phone: 316-263-0222

 

The Devil Wore Wranglers Written by Carol Hughes Directed by Cindy Summers. Starring: Cynthia Atchinson, Cody Chambers, Craig Green, Scott Noah, Barb Schoenhofer & Tara Shaffer

 

Doors open at 6:00pm, the buffet opens at 6:15pm, and the show starts at 7:50pm. Dinner & Show Tickets - $26 (adults), $22 (age 60+), $20 (ages 12 & under). Show Only Tickets - $16 all ages.


http://www.mosleystreet.com

Dead Don't Dance Screening

Oct 13   7:00pm

 

Location: The Alibi Room - 919 E. Douglas

 

Screening of the film with live commentary by director Rodrick Pocowatchit and cast members Randall Aviks, Wade Hampton and and T.J. Williams (Must be 21).

 

 www.facebook.com/deadcantdance 

 

The New Imperialism - Friday, Maybe Saturday - The Terrible Airplane Concert

Oct 13   9:00pm

 

Location: Blue Lounge - 608 E. Douglas

 

Ghost Tours of Kansas Haunted Wichita Ghost Tour

Oct 14   8:00 - 10:00pm

 

Location: Cafe Moderne - 300 N. Mead St #108

 

It's here! The First Ghost Tours of Kansas LLC Wichita Ghost Tour Highlights of this tour of course include the Broadview Hotel with updated stories and our favorite most haunted location, the former Hillside Baptist Church which has been investigated many times. The stories and experiences are endless at this location. Wilner Auditorium is another hot spot and many other locations. Stories include the falling body off the catwalk, a pastor who is not so pleasant, and the flirty cowpoke who likes picking on the pretty, young women at the beauty salon. One local cemetery is considered extremely haunted by local investigators and you will have your chance to take pictures and experience the cemetery first hand. Tickets are 20.00 per person and can be purchased online at www.ghosttoursofkansas.com or call 785-851-0856 for more information. Tour will depart Cafe Moderne' , 300 North Meade St., 8PM.Friday, October 14th Tour lasts approximately 1 hour 45 minutes

 

69 Noses Concert

Oct 14   9:00pm

 

Location: Blue Lounge - 608 E. Douglas

 

Kansas City's Out of My Hands brings their blues rock to Wichita for the first time! 69 Noses kick off their fall mini-tour at the Blue Lounge!

 

Carrie Nation & The Speakeasy Concert

Oct 14   9:00pm

 

Location: America;s Pub - 116 N. Mead

 

Depth-of-Field & Landscape Photography - CityArts Photography Seminars by Jeff Cowell

Oct 15   10:00am

 

Location: CityArts - 334 N. Mead

 

Let's get "down to earth" with a strong understanding of Depth-of-field and how to handle it for Landscape Photography. In this session we are going to deal with making photos that will interest your viewers every time. Registration and additional details at http://www.cityarts8.eventbrite.com 


 

Midwest Beerfest 2011

Oct 15   1:00 - 4:00pm

 

Location: Century II - Exhibition Hall - 225 W. Douglas

Contact Phone: 316-219-4648

 

Taste more than 500 beers from around the world including microbrews from Kansas, enjoy tasty food from local restaurants, and bid on great silent auction items - all while taking a "sip" for a scholarship, and helping our local Children's Miracle Network.


Proceeds benefit the AIWF Culinary Scholarship fund, the silent auction benefits Children's Miracle Network.


http://www.midwestbeerfest.com 

 

Zombies from Script to Screen

Oct 15   2:00pm

 

Location: Naked City Gallery - 121 N. Mead Ste. 104


Local filmmaker Rodrick Pocowatchit will discuss his film, THE DEAD CAN'T DANCE in this movie discussion titled "Zombies from Script to Screen."

 

http://www.facebook.com/deadcantdance

 

Nursing Home Panty Raid - The Romantz - Cesium Concert

Oct 15   8:00pm

 

Location: Blue Lounge - 608 E. Douglas

 

Nostros Concert

Oct 15   9:00pm

 

Location: Oeno Wine Bar - 330 N. Mead


Zombie Dance Party & Costume Contest

Oct 15   10:00pm

 

Location: Rain Cafe and Lounge - 518 E. Douglas

 

Local filmmaker, Rod Pocowatchit's film THE DEAD CAN'T DANCE inspired this celebration and contests. Best zombie costume wins $100 prize. Must be 21 to enter.

 

http://www.facebook.com/deadcantdance 

 

 

Location: Central Library - 223 S. Main

Contact Phone: 316-261-8500

 

Start Family History Month right - with a helpful hand to guide you to success! Wichita Genealogy Society volunteers will be available in the Wichita Public Library's Wulfmeyer Genealogy and Local History Section to provide assistance to those just getting started creating a family tree or needing help with a family history roadblock. (Available 3 hours)

 

http://www.wichita.lib.ks.us  

 
Looking ahead to next week...

 

Evening of Hospitality

Oct 17   6:00 - 9:00pm

 

Location: Hyatt Regency Wichita - 400 W. Waterman

 

Cost: Payment required - Reservations are $60 apiece or $400 for eight

 

The Educational Foundation of the Kansas Restaurant & Hospitality Association proudly presents the 11th annual Evening of Hospitality. Experience sumptuous samplings of gourmet specialties prepared on site by Hyatt Regency Wichita's Executive Chef Paul Freimuth along side high school culinary students from across the state. Enjoy different varieties of fine wine especially selected to compliment the flavors of the evening. Bid on a wide variety of items in our silent auction and end the evening with a live performance by country music artist and BMI songwriter Jenn Schott.

 

This event helps to support the Educational Foundation of the Kansas Restaurant & Hospitality Association - a delightfully tasteful way to support the rising stars of the industry.

 

http://www.krha.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subarticlenbr=375 


Tickets on sale for Harlem Globetrotters

Oct 17   10:00am


Location: INTRUST Bank Arena - 500 E. Waterman

 

Actual Event on February 3rd from 7:00pm - 9:00pm

 

Tickets start at $17.00 and are available at http://www.harlemglobetrotters.com, http://www.selectaseat.com, the INTRUST Bank Arena box office, or by phone at 316.755.SEAT. Information on group and scout tickets can also be found at http://www.harlemglobetrotters.com.

 

Preschool Storytime

Oct 18   10:30am

 

Location: Central Library - 223 S. Main

Contact Phone: 316-261-8500


Stories, fingerplays and more for children aged 3-6. 
(30 minutes)

 

Monthly Book Discussion - Central

Oct 18   7:00pm

 

Location: Central Library - 223 S. Main

Contact Phone: 316-261-8500


Meets 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. on third Tuesday of each month. "The Things They Carried" by Tim O'Brien

 

Cirque Mechanics - Boomtown

Oct 19   7:30pm

 

Location: Orpheum Theater - 200 N. Broadway

Contact Phone: 316-755-7328

 

Reserved Tickets: $37.50 (Orchestra), 

$32.50 (Mezzanine) and $27.50 (Balcony) 

Tickets available at Select-A-Seat by calling 

(316) 755-7328, online by going to http://www.selectaseat.com, or at any Dillons Superstores, and Plant Employee Clubs.


Early mining inspired machines serve as the playground for prospectors and adventure seekers in Cirque Mechanics newest production, Boomtown. The creators of Birdhouse Factory transport you to the 1865 mining town of Rosebud, where an unlikely discovery sets off a series of hilarious and unexpected events full of lore, excitement and adventure of the old west!

 

Nursery Rhyme Time

Oct 19   10:30am

 

Location: Central Library - 223 S. Main

Contact Phone: 316-261-8500


Music, rhymes, activities and stories for children ages 2 and under with an adult helper.(20 minutes)


 

Baby's First Storytime

Oct 19   11:15am

 

Location: Central Library - 223 S. Main

Contact Phone: 316-261-8500

 

Music, rhymes and stories for parent one-on-one time with babies up to one year old. (20 minutes)


http://www.wichita.lib.ks.us 

 

Hands-on Help

Oct 19   2:30am

 

Location: Central Library - 223 S. Main

Contact Phone: 316-261-8500

 

Visit the Technology Training Center at the Central Library anytime during the session for assistance with your individual computer needs. Struggling with formatting your r�sum�? Don't know the best way to manage your digital photos? Need help finding reliable information on the internet? We can help. Bring your specific question or project. Drop in anytime during the hour-long session. (60 minutes)

 

http://www.wichita.lib.ks.us 

Douglas Avenue Design
October 27
Open House - 5:30pm
Presentation - 6:15pm

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On October 27th, at the Bank of America Center, 100 N. Broadway, Design Workshop 

will be hosting the third Open House and Public Presentation. This meeting will give the public another opportunity to see how the design has progressed and provide feedback via instant polling. We encourage you to participate in last session's online survey here. Your participation is important and will help guide the final plan's design and also provide the framework for our City leaders to make informed decisions going forward!

 

You can provide input to the latest survey questions here. 
Tallgrass Film Festival
Oct   20 - 23

Park 'n Revel

The ninth annual Tallgrass Film Festival will take place at more than 16 venues in and around downtown Wichita from Oct. 20-23, and showcase 

45 independent feature films representing 21 countries from around the 

world, plus nearly twice as many short films. This year's festival includes 

one World Premiere, as well as several Midwest and Regional Premiering films.  Get a complete schedule, watch trailers and purchase tickets at http://www.tallgrassfilmfest.com 

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