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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
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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
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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
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Zombie Old Town Pub Crawl 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 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
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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
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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
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Zombie Movie Trivia Competition 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
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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
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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
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Dead Don't Dance Screening 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
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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
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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!
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Carrie Nation & The Speakeasy Concert
Oct 14 9:00pm
Location: America;s Pub - 116 N. Mead
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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
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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
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Nostros Concert
Oct 15 9:00pm
Location: Oeno Wine Bar - 330 N. Mead
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Zombie Dance Party & Costume Contest 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
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Looking ahead to next week...
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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
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Tickets on sale for Harlem Globetrotters
Oct 17 10:00am
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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)
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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
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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)
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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
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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
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Douglas Avenue Design October 27 Open House - 5:30pm Presentation - 6:15pm
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!
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Tallgrass Film Festival Oct 20 - 23
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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