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Downtown Events Feb 23-29
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DOWNTOWN SPOTLIGHT

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WeMakeArtHappen.com
Friday, Feb 24   7:00pm

 

The City of Wichita and The Arts Council recently announced the launch of WeMakeArtHappen.com, a Web site that is giving Wichitans a new way to support local arts projects. Residents are encouraged to visit the site, find art projects that speak to them and become collaborators by making small gifts online.

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Final Friday
Friday, Feb 24   7:00pm

 

Location: Various Venues

 

As the name implies, Final Friday happens the last Friday of each month. Art galleries, museums,restaurants and retail shops around Wichita stay open late and welcome visitors. Recognizing that Downtown is the artistic and cultural center for the region, the Qline trolley service transports art lovers to the concentration of venues in Downtown. The ride is free and allows attendees to park once and visit several galleries.

 

Most galleries use Final Friday to unveil and debut new shows or as a closing reception. All venues are free and open to the public and several galleries incorporate artist demonstrations and/or live music. Not only does this event give guests the opportunity to view creative art space, it also is an excellent time to purchase one-of-a-kind artwork directly from artists. More info

 

Find a full list of galleries here under the Resources tab

 

Find a map of Downtown concentration venues here

 

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SHOWS

2012 Winter Jam Tour 
The Winter Jam 2012 Tour Spectacular
Spectacular
Friday, Feb 24   7:00pm

 

Location: INTRUST Bank Arena - 500 E. Waterman

Cost: $10 at door - No tickets required

 

The Winter Jam Tour Spectacular, Christian music's largest annual tour and Pollstar's #1 tour in attendance for the first quarter of this year will be again visiting Wichita.

This year's line-up will be headlined by Grammy-nominated alternative rocker Skillet. More info

 

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Jeff Dunham: Controlled
Chaos
Saturday, Feb 25   8:00pm

 

Location: INTRUST Bank Arena - 500 E. Waterman

Cost: $45.50

 

Concertgoers will meet two new Dunham characters: Achmed Junior, the not-as-equally skeletal son of Achmed the Dead Terrorist, and Little Jeff, a mini-version of the ringmaster himself. The fresh show from the arena-packing comedian will also have its global debut on September 25th as his fourth Comedy Central one-hour TV special, "Controlled Chaos," bows in North America and makes an unprecedented simultaneous premiere in over a dozen territories worldwide. More info

 

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Los Lobos
Los Lobos
Tuesday, Feb 28   7:30pm

 

Location: Orpheum Theater - 200 N. Broadway

Contact Phone: 316-755-7328

Tickets: $35.50 Buy Tickets

 

Los Lobos has notched a number one single, won three Grammys, and sold millions of records. And, they've received tremendous critical acclaim - from their major label debut, "How Will the Wolf Survive?" to their most recent effort, 2006's "The Town" and "The City."  More info

 

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The Dukes of Haysville Mosley Street Melodrama
The Dukes of Haysville or the Hazzards of Going Down South...of Wichita

 

Location: Mosley Street Melodrama - 234 N. Mosley

Contact Phone: 316-263-0222

Ticket prices

 

Shows every Thursday, Friday and Saturday from February 2 to March 24. Doors open at 6:00pm. Dinner is served from 6:15 - 7:30pm. Show begins at 7:50pm. 

 

Dr. Feelgood and Professor Buttecracke have convinced Boss Hogg that the land in Haysville will be the perfect spot to conduct their Gamma Testing. Then stay for our "Motown & More" Musical Revue. More info

 

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Dueling Divas
Dueling Divas

 

Location: Cabaret Oldtown - 412 E. Douglas

Contact Phone: 316-265-4400

 

February 10 - March 31. Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm.

 

The musical comedy revue will feature over 50 songs from 28 Women of pop and Rock n Roll from the 60's through today. There is a little something for everyone in this show from Joan Jett and Melissa Etheridge to Kelly Clarkson and Katie Perry, from Madonna to Lady Gaga...and what show about divas would be complete without Tina Turner?  More info

 

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SPORTS

Thunder 20th Logo
Thunder vs. Missouri
Sunday, Feb 26   5:05pm

 

Location: INTRUST Bank Arena - 500 E. Waterman

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

 

Doors: 4:05pm

 

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OTHER EVENTS

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Kansas Music Educators Association 2012 In-Service Workshop and State Festival Performances
Feb 23 - Feb 25

 

Location: Century II - Convention Hall - 225 W. Douglas & Hyatt Regency Wichita

Contact Phone: 316-219-4849

 

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Te Amo Dinner
Latin Cuisine Dinner
Saturday, Feb 25   7:00

 

Location: Sabor Latin Bar & Grille

Contact Phone: 316-440-5000

 

Four course meal. $35 per person, plus 20% gratuity. Advance credit card reservations required at above number.

 

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All City Band Concert
Monday, Feb 27   7:00pm

 

Location: Century II -  Concert Hall - 225 W. Douglas
Contact Phone: 973-4442

 

Presented by Wichita Public Schools. Free and open to the public


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All City Orchestra Concert
Tuesday, Feb 28   7:00pm

 

Location: Century II -  Concert Hall - 225 W. Douglas
Contact Phone: 973-4442

 

Presented by Wichita Public Schools. Free and open to the public


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St. John's 41st  Annual Lenten Luncheon and Speaker Series
Wednesday, Feb 29   12:00pm

 

Location: St. John's Episcopal Church - 402 N. Topeka
Contact Phone: 316-262-0897

 

Lunch will be available following the service. A $5 minimum donation is requested. February 29th speaker - The Rev. Craig Loya, Canon to the Ordinary, Diocese of Kansas

CONCERTS

Reverend Horton Heat afterparty with James and the Devil
Thursday, Feb 23

 

Location: Rock Island Live - 101 N. Rock Island
Contact Phone: 316-303-9800
Ticket Prices: $5
Reverend Horton Heat - Carrie Nation and the Speakeasy - The Calamity Cubes
Thursday, Feb 23   7:00pm
 
Location: America's Pub - 116 N. Mead
Contact Phone: 316-267-1782
Tickets: $20
Dos Partytos
Friday, Feb 24   9:00pm-1:00am
 
Location: Mort's Martini and Cigar Bar
Contact Phone: 316-262-1785
Starts go Cold with The Fever Trend and Friends and Foes
Friday, Feb 24   10:00pm

 

Location: Rock Island Live - 101 N. Rock Island
Contact Phone: 316-303-9800
Ticket Prices: $5
Brent Eby
Saturday, Feb 25   9:00pm-1:00am
 
Location: Mort's Martini and Cigar Bar
Contact Phone: 316-262-1785
Nick McEwen & the 33 with Bus Station Brown and Strange Inventions
Saturday, Feb 25  10:00pm

 

Location: Rock Island Live - 101 N. Rock Island
Contact Phone: 316-303-9800
Ticket Prices: $5
The Watchers - 3rd World
Saturday, Feb 25   10:00pm
 
Location: America's Pub - 116 N. Mead
Contact Phone: 316-267-1782
Tickets: $5
OTHER EVENT SOURCES

City Arts Events  

 

Location: 334 N. Mead

Phone: 316-462-2787


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Location: 223 S. Main

Phone: 316-267-1782

FEB 28 VOTE

Vote Yes

Make sure to get out and vote on February 28th! 

 

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SABOR LATIN BAR & GRILLE
Sabor

309 N. Mead

Phone: 316-201-4880

 

Hours:

Mon

11:00am - 10:00pm

 

Thu

11:00am - 10:00pm

 

Fri - Sat

11:00am - 11:00pm

 

Sun

11:30am - 9:00pm

 

Sabor Latin Grill is a casual upscale restaurant offering the finest meats and freshest seafood available. With impeccable service, an extensive menu and great ambiance, Sabor delivers a classic Latin feel with a modern twist.

 

For something light Sabor's menu includes tapas, soups and unique salads. For a hearty dinner try a variety of satisfying gourmet seafood, beef, chicken, and pork dishes. Sabor's one of a kind desserts top off your meal with a mixture of traditional and modern delights. An inviting dining room and lounge offer a great place to dine and socialize or relax on the patio with a view of the plaza.  Live music on Friday nights will complement the perfect mojito or a selection from their extensive wine list.

 

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I DO BRIDAL & TUX
I Do Bridal & Tux

918 E. Douglas

Phone: 316-440-5949

Email: [email protected]

 

"I Do" Bridal & Tux offers the latest styles in bridal, bridesmaid, flower girl, special occasion & prom gowns, "I Do" can provide you with the dress to make your event perfect. Also "I Do" is an authorized Jim's Formal wear retailer to make the men look their best in amazing tuxedos and has the linens to make any venue look amazing! From napkins, to chair sashes. 

 

"I Do" offers impeccable customer service in a fun, relaxed, boutique atmosphere, without the high pressure sales. If they do not have what you are looking for, they will point you in the right direction to help you find it. "I Do" truly believe the entire process should be easy and enjoyable for their customers.

Schedule your appointment today to see one of the most amazing selections of gowns and accessories in Kansas.

            

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GRANT TELEGRAPH CENTRE
Grant Telegraph Centre

151 N. Rock Island

Phone: 316-267-0505

Fax: 316-267-0178

Email: [email protected]

 

This historic building was renovated in 2004 into residential condominiums. Grant Telegraph Centre offers loft warehouse shells in their original 1925 state, complete with multi-colored brick walls, concrete columns and hand-painted remnants of its historic tenants.

 

The property faces the Farm and Art Market Plaza in the heart of Old Town. This project has 13 condominium units and is be the first owner-occupied residential development project in the center city. Units range from 1,600 to 4,000 square feet. Amenities include private parking, outdoor patios for all units and video security system. Sales price vary by build out.



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