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Downtown Events March 28 - April 4
See a  full list of events in Downtown Wichita

DOWNTOWN SPOTLIGHT

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Final Friday
Friday, March 30   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.

 

Hours vary between galleries but all are open during the core hours of 7p.m. to 9 p.m. 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. 

 

Downtown Venues

Full list of Venues(under Resources tab) 

 

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SPORTS

Thunder vs. Rio Grande Valley
Friday, March 30   7:05pm

 

Location: INTRUST Bank Arena - 500 E. Waterman

Tickets: Adults - $32, $27, $22, $18, $12

 

Doors: 6:05pm More info and Buy Tickets

 

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Thunder vs. Rio Grande Valley
Sunday, April 1   5:05pm

 

Location: INTRUST Bank Arena - 500 E. Waterman

Tickets: Adults - $32, $27, $22, $18, $12 

 

Doors: 4:00 More info and Buy Tickets

 

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SHOWS

Experience Hendrix
Experience Hendrix
Thursday, March 29   8:00pm

Location: Orpheum Theater - 200 N. Broadway

Contact Phone: 316-755-7328

Ticket Prices: $72.50, $79.50, $89.50, $94.50, $123 Buy Tickets

 

This unique concert brings together an all-star line-up of musical greats playing homage to the music and legacy of Jimi Hendrix. The artists perform their favorite Hendrix signature songs including "Little Wing," "Fire," "Purple Haze," and "Voodoo Child (Slight Return)." More Info

 

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Halfway to Winfield
2nd Annual Halfway to Winfield Live Radio Show
Saturday, March 31   11:00am

Location: Orpheum Theater - 200 N. Broadway

Tickets: $15 Buy Tickets

 

Live bluegrass radio show. Free lunch from 11am - 1pm, workshops starting at noon and the live radio show begins at 5pm. KWLS radio will be broadcasting live all day. More Info

 

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Rodney Carrington
Rodney Carrington - Laughter's Good Tour
Saturday, March 31   8:00pm

 

Location: INTRUST Bank Arena - 500 E. Waterman

Tickets: Adults - $43.75

 

Texas native, Rodney Carrington has recorded 8 major comedy albums which have sold more than 2 million copies. His albums include such hit comedy inspired songs as "Dancin' With a Man", "Show Them to Me" and "Don't Look Now". More info and Buy Tickets

 

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Giselle
Giselle
Monday, April 2   7:00pm

 

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

Contact Phone: 316-262-8054

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Direct from Russia, the Moscow Festival Ballet returns to Wichita on May 2nd with their 50-member troupe and renowned Artistic Director Sergei Radchenko to perform the immortal Giselle. Often referred to as "the most perfect Romantic ballet," gorgeous music and an engaging story make Giselle a perennial favorite. Russian phenomenon Maria Sokolnikova dances the title role. 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 31. 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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OTHER EVENTS

KSSEF
Kansas Science and Engineering Fair
Friday, March 30 - 31

 

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

 

More info

 

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US District Federal Court Naturalization Ceremony
Friday, March 30   11:00am
 

Location: Century II - Mary Jane Teall Theater - 225 W. Douglas

Contact Phone: 315-4205

 

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Italia! Wine Dinner
Italia! Wine Dinner at Oeno
Saturday, March 31   7:00pm

 

Location: Oeno Wine Bar - 330 N. Mead

Contact Phone: 316-440-5000 

Cost: $35 per person + tax and 20% gratuity

 

Dinner will include: Prosciutto E Ananas, Raviolo Di Pollo E Taleggio, Vitello Milanese and Pannacotta Alla Vaniglia Con Composta Di Rabarbaro. Call 316-440-5000 to reserve your spot today and enjoy a delicious four course meal! 

 

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Koch Industries Job Fair
Saturday, March 31   8:00am - 2:00pm
 

Location: Hyatt Regency Wichita - Riverview Ballroom

Contact Name: Melissa Cohlmia

Contact Email: [email protected]

Contact Phone: 316-828-3756

 

Koch Industries, Inc. will host a job fair with the goal to fill more than 50 open information technology positions within several Koch companies in Wichita. Prospective job seekers will meet with representatives from Koch Business Solutions, Koch Fertilizer and Flint Hills Resources. 

To apply for open positions, candidates must complete an online application on the website. Applications will not be available at the fair. More info

 

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Jim Riggs
Performance on the Wichita Wurlitzer
Saturday, March 31 7:00pm

 

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

Contact Phone: 712-4205

 

Presented by Wichita Theatre Organ and featuring artist-in-residence Jim Riggs More info

 

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Women of Faith
Women of Faith ONE DAY Tour
Saturday, March 31 10:00am - 5:00pm

 

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

Contact Phone: 888-49-FAITH

 

More info

 

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Wichita Scottish Rite
4th Annual Scottish Rite Pancake Feed
Tuesday, April 3   11:30pm - 1:30pm and 5:00pm - 7:00pm

 

Location: Wichita Scottish Rite - 332 E. First Street

Contact name: Lisa Sparks

Contact Email: [email protected]

Contact Phone: 316-263-4218

Tickets: $5

 

Chris Cakes, Inc. is partnering with the Wichita Scottish Rite for the 4th Annual Scottish Rite Pancake feed. Flipping pancakes to your plate is Chris Cakes' specialty. Not only will you leave with a full belly, you'll also take with you the satisfaction of knowing that you helped your community. Proceeds from this event will help with continued restoration efforts of the Wichita Scottish Rite building, one of downtown Wichita's historic gems.

 

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CONCERTS

Nocturnal Thursdays
Thursday, March 29   8:00pm
 
Location: America's Pub - 116 N. Mead
Contact Phone: 316-267-1782

With DJ Kinetik
Blue Martian Tribe & Japanese Game Show
Friday, March 30   10:00pm

 

Location: Rock Island Live - 101 N. Rock Island
Contact Phone: 316-303-9800
Cost: $5
 

Blue Martian Tribe (BMT) has a sound and style all of their own. Writing and blending many styles including rock, trance, bluegrass, funk, jazz and dance. BMT has been delivering energetic performances with ever-changing setlists and cover tunes that have kept loyal fans coming back for more. 

 

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MC Paul & DWB in the House
Friday, March 30  8:00pm
 
Location: America's Pub - 116 N. Mead
Contact Phone: 316-267-1782
Livy High
Friday, March 30

 

Location: River City Brewing Co - 150 N. Mosley
Contact Phone: 316-263-2739
 
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Rock Island - Friday's Waiting
Friday's Waiting with Saul & DJ Dark Light
Saturday, Match 31

 

Location: Rock Island Live - 101 N. Rock Island
Contact Phone: 316-303-9800

   

Friday's Waiting is a native Wichita band. They just signed their record (End of Days) on Absinth Elite out of LA and Palm Springs. Each member of the five person group pulls influences from different genres such as: new world, celtic, native, rock, blues and metal.

 

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Livy High
Saturday, March 31

 

Location: River City Brewing Co - 150 N. Mosley
Contact Phone: 316-263-2739
 
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Americas Pub - Barrelbright
DJ CARBON & Barrelbright, Cold Steel, Class A & Without Sacrifice
Saturday, Match 31   9:00pm

 

Location: America's Pub - 116 N. Mead
Contact Phone: 316-267-1782
Eric the Viking
Tuesday, April 3

 

Location: Rock Island Live - 101 N. Rock Island
Contact Phone: 316-303-9800

   

With a strong base of folk, blues, roots, jazz and hip hop influences, this powerful indie folk singer/songwriter has crafted a unique sound of his own.Using his profound gift for storytelling, rhythmic strumming patterns and a genuine message, Erik The Viking gives everything he has while performing, and leaves it there for all to bring with them. 

 

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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

DOWNTOWN 
CLEAN UP DAY
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Join us in helping make Downtown beautiful for Downtown Clean Up Day on April 14th, 2012 plus get FREE FOOD from Old Mill Tasty Shop! 
 

Clean Up Day Projects
Powerwashing sidewalks 
Curb painting
Parking stall painting
Street and sidewalk sweeping
Decal & graffiti removal 
Bed maintenance & landscaping projects
Trash pick-up 

RSVP
If you plan to attend please RSVP by Thursday, April 12 to [email protected], [email protected] or 316-264-6005. Wear work clothes and bring work gloves if you have them. Choice of Clean Up Day responsibility will be on a first come first served basis when rsvp'ing. All other volunteers will be responsible for trash pick-up. RSVP now to get your choice of project! 

 

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ENCOMPAS
encompas

125 N. Market Ste 110

Phone: 316-448-0427

Fax: 316-448-0428

 

Hours:

Mon-Fri

8:00am - 5:00pm

 

encompas is a dynamic and energetic office furniture dealership committed to providing their customers with innovative solutions that promote a positive working environment for their employees. They understand the benefits of effective workplace design and want to show the ways it can dramatically enhance your company.

 

Project management services that encompas offers include:

 

* Furniture programming

* Interior design as it relates to furniture package by degreed interior designers

* Space planning

* Code compliance as applies to furniture

* Project timeline development

* Product manufacturing, tracking and coordination

* Product delivery and installation scheduling

* Coordination with subcontractors

* Pre-installation site inspection

* Electrical/data access point verification and coordination

* Building management coordination

* Furniture installation management

* Site conditions assessment

* Delivering and installation access mapping

* On-site delivery and installation supervision and coordination

* Project issue resolution

* Field change order documentation and coordination

* Move management

* Post occupancy evaluation

 

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CAFE BEL AMI
Cafe Bel Ami 

229 E. William St. Ste 101

Phone: 316-267-3433

Fax: 316-267-3070

  

Hours:

Lunch

Mon-Fri

11:00am - 2:00pm

 

Dinner

Mon - Sat

5:00pm - 9:00pm

 

For outstanding full-bodied French Mediterranean cuisine, Caf� Bel Ami is a perennial favorite. The staff is both friendly and efficient, their food is well-crafted, and the surroundings are comfortable and inviting. Caf� Bel Ami is a favorite of couples and those celebrating special occasions. There is a full line of audio visual equipment which makes it a great location for large business meetings and celebrations. 

 

Caf� Bel Ami's dinner menu includes fabulous French Mediterranean dishes such as Fattouch Salad with Grill Salmon, London Broil with Chasseur Sauce, Filet Rossini and Braised Lamb Shank. They have a separate, lighter lunch menu with items such as Bel Ami Burger, Chicken & Shrimp A la Nabil and Fattouch Chicken Salad just to name a few. For any special occasion or just for a night out on the town, Caf� Bel Ami's wonderful atmosphere and food are sure to enhance your evening. Website

 

 

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