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October 27 - November 2

 


Downtown Evetns 10-27

Downtown Highlights  

 

 

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. 
Final Friday Art Crawl
Oct 28   6:00pm
Final Friday
 

 

As the name implies, Final Friday happens the last Friday of each month. Hours vary between different galleries but all are open during core hours of 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Most galleries use Final Friday to unveil and debut new shows. The event is free and open to the public and several galleries provide light refreshments. For the map and more info click here.

Happening this Weekend
 

 SHOWS  

 

In the Mood

Oct 27   3:00pm & 7:00pm

 

Location: Orpheum Theater - 200 N. Broadway

Contact Phone: 316-755-7328

 

Reserved seating: $28 Orchestra, $23 Mezzanine, 

$18 Balcony

 

IN THE MOOD is the 1940s Big Band, Song and Swing Dance Revue that celebrates America's Greatest Generation through music.

 

For more information and to buy tickets click here.

 

The Devil Wore Wranglers

Oct 27 - Oct 29   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.

 

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.


For more info click here.

The Rocky Horror Picture Show

Oct 28   12:00am

 

Location: Orpheum Theater - 200 N. Broadway

Contact Phone: 316-755-7328

 

A newly engaged couple have a breakdown in an isolated area and must pay a call to the bizarre residence of Dr. Frank-N-Furter.

 
Pre-party at Rain Cafe & Lounge at 7:00pm. 

 

For more info click here.


Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein

Oct 29   7:00pm

 

Location: Orpheum Theater - 200 N. Broadway

Contact Phone: 316-755-7328

 

Tickets Just $5 at the Door, $4 for Seniors, Military & Students Tickets Available at Plant Employee Clubs 

 

The world of freight handlers Wilbur Grey and Chick Young is turned upside down when the remains of Frankenstein's monster and Dracula arrive from Europe to be used in a house of horrors.

 

For more info click here.


CLASSICS Say Cello to Brahms - Julie Albers, Cello

Oct 29   8:00pm

Oct 30   3:00pm

 

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

Contact Phone: 316-267-7658

 

Known for her superlative artistry and charisma, the acclaimed young American cellist Julie Albers joins the Orchestra.

 

8 pack Season Tickets: $267, $209, $160, $144 and $128

Sales tax not included, discounts available for students, senior citizens and military

 

Individual Concert Tickets: $45, $35, $28, $25 and $21

 

For more info and to buy tickets click here.


Evil Dead the Musical

Oct 29 - Oct 30   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!)

 

For more info click here.
 

 SPORTS  

 

Thunder vs. Allen

Oct 29   7:00pm

 

Location: INTRUST Bank Arena - 500 E. Waterman

 

Doors: 6:00 p.m.

Individual Game Tickets: Adults - $29, $25, $20, $17, $12 Senior/Military - $28, $24, $19, $16, $11 Children (3-12) - $27, $23, $18, $15, $10 (Additional fees may apply)

 

Come out early for the Block Party starting at 4pm! Live music, inflatables, face painters, ice cream samples, and MORE!

 

For more info and to buy tickets click here.

 CONCERTS  

 

Domonoe

Oct 28   8:00pm

 

Location: America's Pub - 116 N. Mead

Dear Departed - Manteum

Oct 29   9:00pm

 

Location: America's Pub - 116 N. Mead

 

Nostros Concert

Oct 29   9:00pm

 

Location: Oeno Wine Bar - 330 N. Mead

 

 OTHER EVENTS  

 

Ghost Tours of Kansas Haunted Wichita Ghost Tour

Oct 28   8:00pm - 10

 

Location: Caffe Moderne - 300 N. Mead

Contact Phone: 785-851-0856

 

Highlights of this tour of course include the Broadview Hotel and the former Hillside Baptist Church which has been investigated many times.

 

Tickets are 20.00 per person. Tour will depart Cafe Moderne' , 300 North Meade St., 8PM.Friday, October 28th Tour lasts approximately 1 hour 45 minutes

 

For more info and to buy tickets click here

 

Clean Up & Canoe

Oct 29   9:00am - 12

 

Location: Little Arkansas River - 12th Street & Bitting

 

In a Boat-Bring your canoe or kayak. Put in / Take out at the 12th & Bitting dock. Route will be paddling north to 21st Street. Additional boats will be available.

 

On Foot-Use the paved trails along the river. Please do not enter private property. Gloves and bags will be provided.

 

For more info click here.

 

Wichita Asian Festival 2011

Oct 29   5:00pm

 

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

 

For more info click here.

 

A Tribute to Trailblazers Gala

Oct 29   6:00pm - 9

 

Location: Hyatt Regency Wichita - 400 W. Waterman

Contact Phone: 316-262-7651

 

This exciting black-tie affair will honor African American Trailblazers at local, state and national levels.

 

Tickets are $125 per person.

 

For more info click here.

 

Wichita Fall Home Remodeling and Decorator Expo

Oct 29 - 30

 

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

Time: Sat 10-8pm; Sun 11-4pm

 

Wichita Home Remodeling & Decorating Expo is USA's premier home making event. Featuring log homes.

 

For more info click here.

 

The Creative Process, Pleasures, and Pitfalls of Writing

Nov 1   7:00pm

 

Location: Naked City - 121 N. Mead, Suite 104

Contact Name: Kylie Brown

Email: info@creativerush.org

Phone: 316-200-2973

 

Our panel is authors and good friends Clare Vanderpool and Debra Seely. They will be sharing about the pleasures, perils and pitfalls of the publishing life as well as their experiences of the writing life. Such as the reasons and motives for writing, the struggles, and the ways to nourish ourselves in the process.

 

For more info click here.


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