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Downtown Events May 17
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DOWNTOWN SPOTLIGHT

I Bike Douglas ToursI Bike Douglas Saturday May 19, 2012
Saturday, May 19   1:00pm

 

Location: Start at WDDC - 507 E. Douglas

Contact Phone: 316-264-6005

 

In celebration of bike month, WDDC has again organized the I Bike Douglas Rides. Three themed tours will be offered, each lasting approximately 45 minutes.These rides are designed to be leisurely and all ages are welcome. Cameras are allowed and encouraged, as there will be ample opportunity to capture some unique and memorable photographs. All rides are free, but donations are appreciated. Map of routes

 

The Architectural Ride

Departs at 1 p.m. from WDDC's office at 507 E. Douglas. This tour will take an in depth look at some of the architectural treasures strewn along Douglas. 

 

The Heroes Ride 

Departs from in front of the Drury Plaza Hotel Broadview, 400 W. Douglas at 2 p.m. This ride in honor of Armed Services Day will feature stops at various sculptures and memorials throughout the core area dedicated to heroes. 

 

The Victorian Ride

Departs at 3 p.m. from Sedgwick-County Historical Museum, 204 S. Main, and will focus on the elaborate and ornate structures that stand as graceful reminders of Wichita's past including the Historical Museum and its stately neighbor, the recently renovated Carnegie Library. The day will end with tours inside two Victorian homes, including one of Wichita's most historic, the Schnitzler Mansion at Gilbert and South Broadway.

 

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OTHER EVENTS

Ribfest at INTRUST Banks Arena May 17-19
Wichita Ribfest
Thursday, May 17 - 19

 

Location: INTRUST Bank Arena - Lot D at 777 E. Waterman

 

Patterned after other national ribfest events, Wichita Ribfest is an outdoor festival featuring award-winning barbeque and music. Ribbers from around the country will compete against each other for awards in a variety of different categories, including "Best in Show" and "People's Choice." Admission is $4, with kids 12 and under free. 1/2 price admission from 11am - 2pm on Thursday and Friday courtesy of GoWichita. Admittance is free with a 2012 Riverfest button. Food prices vary by vendor. More info

 

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Bikers Weekly Alliance Meeting
Bike/Walk Alliance Monthly Meeting
Thursday, May 17   6:30pm

 

Location: CityArts - 334 N. Mead - 2nd Floor Board Room

Contact Name: Barry Carroll

Contact Phone: 316-249-2804

 

Want to find out what is happening on the alternative transportation front? Be sure to attend these meetings and you'll be fully informed of how Wichita is becoming a ped-friendly community.

 

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Wichita Bicycle Master Plan
National Bike to Work Day Free Lunch 
Friday, May 18   11:00am - 2:00pm

 

Location:Old Town Plaza in front of the Warren Theater

 

Celebrate National Bike to Work Day with a FREE lunch at the Old Town Plaza (in front of the Warren Theater) from 11 am to 2 pm courtesy of Jimmy John's.

Old Town Farmers Market logo
Old Town Farmer's Market
Saturday, May 21   7:00am

 

Location: 1st & Mosley

 

The Old Town Farmers' Market (OTFM), a growers market, is an exciting and bountiful place to buy your fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, cheeses, eggs and plants. When you shop at the OTFM, you get the freshest, most delicious foods available from the growers themselves! There are plentiful prepared foods, farm products turned into jams, salsas and honey, and hand-made crafts.

 

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SHOWS

East Side/West Side story
LAST WEEKEND!
East Side/West Side Story 

 

Location: Mosley Street Melodrama - 234 N. Mosley

Contact Phone: 316-263-0222

Ticket prices

 

Shows every Thursday, Friday and Saturday from April 6 - May 19. Doors open at 6:00pm. Dinner is served from 6:15 - 7:30pm. Show begins at 7:50pm. Followed by our "Super Duper 60's" Musical Comedy Revue More info

 

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The Graduate at the Orpheum Thursday at 7pm
The Graduate
Thursday, May 17   7:00pm

Location: Orpheum Theatre, 200 N. Broadway
Tickets: $5 at the Door, $4 for Seniors, Military & Students.

 

Recent college graduate Benjamin Braddock is trapped into an affair with Mrs. Robinson, who happens to be the wife of his father's business partner and then finds himself falling in love with her teenage daughter. More info

 

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Red Green's
Red Green's "Live" Wit & Wisdom Tour
Saturday, May 19   7:00pm

Location: Orpheum Theatre - 200 N. Broadway
Tickets: $45.50

 

A string of sold out shows in the U.S. and Canada have led to the return of everyone's favorite lovable and wacky handyman - Red Green! The champion of underachieving men everywhere, Red Green (aka Steve Smith) will offer homespun wisdom ("Lower your expectations and live a happier life.") philosophies on relationships ("Women always have the last word in an argument. More info

 

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Cabaret Oldtown Monky Business
Monky Business 

 

Location: Cabret Oldtown - 412 1/2 E. Douglas

Contact Phone: 316-265-4400

Ticket price: $19

 

Shows every Thursday, Friday and Saturday until June 9. Show start at 8:00pm doors open at 7:00pm. An uproarious musical comedy More info

 

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CONCERTS

Hank Williams Jr at INTRUST Bank Arena Saturday
Hank Williams Jr. in Concert
Saturday, May 19   7:00pm

 

Location: INTRUST Bank Arena - 500 E. Waterman

Contact Phone: 316-755-7328

 

Williams, who has 20 gold albums, six platinum albums, 13 chart-topping albums, and ten number one singles, will perform hits like "A Country Boy Can Survive," "Dixie on My Mind," and "All My Rowdy Friends Are Coming Over Tonight." Acclaimed singer-songwriter Jamey Johnson will join Williams for the Wichita show. More info

 

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Lullwater with I Heard A Lion & Not a Planet at Rock Island Live
Lullwater with I Heard A Lion & Not A Planet
Thursday, May 17   10:00pm

 

Location: Rock Island Live - 101 N. Rock Island

Contact Phone: 316-303-9162

Tickets: $5

 

Lullwater - Rock/Alternative, I Heard A Lion - Soulful Americana, Not A Planet - Rock 'n Roll  More info

 

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Service Lab, MadHatter, Soup or Villainz, and Star F 
Friday, May 18   10:00pm

 

Location: Rock Island Live - 101 N. Rock Island

Contact Phone: 316-303-9162

Tickets: $5

 

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RIL Concert
Spirit Of The Stairs with Project H & Francis Moss
Saturday, May 19   10:00pm

 

Location: Rock Island Live - 101 N. Rock Island

Contact Phone: 316-303-9162

Tickets: $5

 

Spirit of the Stairs - Instrumental Rock, Project H - Indie Jazz, Francis Moss - The solo guitar project of David Lord More info

 

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Sean Paul at Doc Howards
Sean Paul Performing Live
Thursday, May 17   8:00pm

 

Location: Doc Howards - 252 N. Mosley

Contact Phone: 316-263-2244

 

Power 93.9 and Doc Howard's Present Sean Paul. For ticket & VIP info call 316.263.2244

 

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Spring Jazz Series - Joey Sommerville at Suede
Spring Jazz Series - Joey Sommerville
Wednesday, May 23 - 24

 

Location: Suede Lounge - 141 N. Rock Island

Contact Phone: 316-755-7328

Tickets: $20

 

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Rudy Love Jr. in concert
Thursday, May 17   9:00pm - 10:00pm

 

Location: Mead's Corner - 430 E. Douglas

Contact Phone: 316-201-1900

 

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Brandon Ellis in concert
Friday, May 18   9:00pm - 10:00pm

 

Location: Mead's Corner - 430 E. Douglas

Contact Phone: 316-201-1900

 

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Jonathan Fleig and guest in concert
Saturday, May 19   9:00pm - 11:00pm

 

Location: Mead's Corner - 430 E. Douglas

Contact Phone: 316-201-1900

 

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Sunshine the Bunny
Thursday, May 17   9:00pm - 1:00am

 

Location: Mort's Martini & Cigar Bar - 923 E. 1st St. N.

Contact Phone: 316-262-1785

 

Mort's Martini & Cigar Bar

Swing Daddies
Friday, May 18   9:00pm - 1:00am
Saturday, May 19   9:00pm - 1:00am

 

Location: Mort's Martini & Cigar Bar - 923 E. 1st St. N.

Contact Phone: 316-262-1785

 

Mort's Martini & Cigar Bar

Erin & Alen
Monday, May 21   9:00pm - 1:00am

 

Location: Mort's Martini & Cigar Bar - 923 E. 1st St. N.

Contact Phone: 316-262-1785

 

Mort's Martini & Cigar Bar

DJ Carbon & Orchids
Saturday, May 19   8:00pm

 

Location: America's Pub Lounge side - 116 N. Mead

Contact Phone: 316-267-1782

 

Orchids America's Pub debut

 

America's Pub

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

HARVEST KITCHEN & BAR
Harvest Bar logo

417 E. Douglas

Phone: 316-303-9316

 

Hours:

 

Mon - Sun

11:00am - 12:00am

 

 

Enjoy a wonderful breakfast, lunch or dinner at Harvest Kitchen & Bar, starting with complimentary valet service. Chef Paul Freimuth is the Executive Chef at the Hyatt Regency Wichita. He joined the Hyatt team in 1992.

 

Get a full breakfast buffet for only $15 that includes cold cereals, fresh fruits, yogurts and breakfast pastries. On the hot side eggs, omelets or waffles made to order, bacon, sausage, breakfast potatoes, biscuits and gravy. Coffee, tea and juice included. Individual meals are also served.

 

For lunch at Harvest Kitchen & Bar try their amazing Grilled Watermelon Salad with Black Pepper Vinaigrette, one of their pizzas (including Margherita Pizza and Yoder Pizza), their Panini of the Day, Harvest Pot Pie of the Day, Shrimp Po Boy or Grilled Mediterranean Tuna sandwich to name a few.

 

During the hours of 5-7pm Monday - Friday enjoy half price appetizers including Potato Skins, Chicken Wings, Truffle & Parmesan Fries, Spinach & Artichoke Dip, Trio Stuffed Mushrooms, and Bruschetta Stuffed Artichoke.

 

Bring in your symphony ticket and receive 10% off supper at Harvest Kitchen and Bar after the show. Enjoy delicious entrees such as Bistro Sirloin, Drunken Pork Chop, Tumbleweed Pasta or Pistachio Encrusted Salmon. Finish your dinner off with the Chef's Seasonal Selection Fruit Cobbler or Crème Brulee.

 

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RIBBIT COMPUTERS
Ribbit Computers

921 E. Douglas

Phone: 316-612-1500

 

Hours:

 

Mon - Fri

9:00am - 8:00pm

  

Sat - Sun

10:00am - 6:00pm

 

With five Wichita locations, Ribbit Computers is a great place for a simple repair, hardware or software installations or re-installations, a complete upgrade or any computer problem you may have - they have the solution. Ribbit Computers sells desktops, laptops, Macintosh, Dell, Thinkpad, HP, MSI, Lenovo, custom built computers, refurbished desktops and a wide variety of parts and accessories. They repair PC, Mac, all name brands, desktops and laptops. Ribbit Computers also offers on-site service to your home or business as well as a business to business program for small and medium size business with netterms options.

Ribbit Computers also professionally installs security camera systems for home and businesses designed to fit your needs and budget using state of the art equipment. Call 316-425-0075 for a free consultation.

 

Want to get rid of old electronics? Ribbit Computers specializes in the disposition of computers & electronic equipments either by dropping off your salvage at our stores or arrangements can be made for pick-up. By allowing e-waste to be removed by us, you're helping the environment in many ways. Ribbit Computers accepts: small items at the store - keyboard, monitor, mouse, etc. For over 20 items please contact the store.


LOOKING FOR A WAY TO GET INVOLVED?
Downtown Clean Up Day - curb painting

Looking for a way to get involved with your community and volunteer but not sure how? Email ann@downtownwichita.org to get more info and find out what events could use volunteers and how you could help.

 

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