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Downtown Events May 24-30
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DOWNTOWN SPOTLIGHT

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Final Friday
Friday, May 25   7:00pm

 

Location: Various Venues

Contact Name: Ann Keefer

Phone: 316-264-6005

 

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. 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. This month also marks the unveiling of the 2012 Sculpture Walkabout Winners listed below. More info

 

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Sculpture Walkabout
2012 Sculpture Walkabout Unveiling Ceremony
Friday, May 25   5:00pm

 

Location: Larkspur Restaurant Patio - 904 E. Douglas

 

Prior to Final Friday, the event marks the unveiling of the 2012 Sculpture Walkabout Winners: Marc Durfee, Nelson Escalante, Jeremy Jones, Rollin Karg, Ted Krone, Ed Langston, Nam Le, Tobin Rupe and Conrad Snider. 

The Sculpture WalkAbout showcases work by area artists and contributes to the "walkable" quality of our city. The project is meant to advance the cultural awareness of arts in our community as well as enhance the aesthetics of Old Town. While the sculpture bases are permanent, the sculptures atop of them change each year. More info
OTHER EVENTS

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Old Town Farmer's Market
Saturday, May 26   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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Bikers Weekly Alliance Meeting
The Bike Cave Commuter Clinic
Saturday, May 26   9am - 1pm

Location: Old Town Farmer's Market - 1st & Mosley

 

The Bike Cave will be hosting a clinic on bicycle commuting. Come visit and learn basic tips about riding on streets, how to deal with vehicle traffic, riding in all weather conditions, and how to carry items safely. Our representative will be happy to answer any questions you may have about cycling in Wichita.

 

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Beadazzled
Amazing Wire Wrapping Workshop
Saturday, May 26   1pm - 5pm

Location: Beadazzled - 307 N. Mead
Contact Phone: 265-0667
Cost: $95 (includes supplies)

 

Join award-winning artist Nancy Goodall for some amazing wire wrapping. But, beprepared - your finished product will look like you've been wrapping for years! You will learn basic techniques, tool selection, wire basics, safety tips, wrapping cabochons, and wire wrapping resources. More info

 

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RC Trolley
Historic Wichita Trolley Tour
Friday, May 25   10:00am - 11:30am

Location: GoWichita - 515 S. Main
Contact Phone: 316-773-1931
Cost: $10 per person. Children under 5 ride free and must be accompanied by an adult

 

Step back in time to the days of cattle drivers, Wyatt Earp, Carrie Nation and the early aviation pioneers. Learn about Wichita's colorful and storied history from our knowledgeable guide. The 1 1/2 hour narrated tour winds along the Arkansas River and throughout the Delano area into downtown, Midtown and Old Town to some of Wichita's most historic neighborhoods. Relax aboard our air-conditioned 1925-style trolley. Call for reservations

 

River City Trolley

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Get Your Rear in Gear - 5K Run/Walk for Colon Caner
Sunday, May 27   5:00pm

Location: Farm & Art Market Plaza - 835 E. 1st St
Contact Name: J.J. Sorochty
Contact Phone: 316-773-5644

 

Over six hundred registered participants and hundreds of spectators will enjoy an evening of walking, running, honoring survivors, music and barbeque. Get involved, by forming a team while helping the fight against colon and rectal cancer. Raceday Registration (after May 24): Adults: $35 Children (12 and under): $15 More info

 

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Library Closed - Memorial Day
Monday, May 28   All Day

 

Location: Central Library - 223 S. Main

 

All Wichita Public Library locations will be closed.

SHOWS

MIchelle's Club House at Mosley Street Melodrama
OPENING WEEKEND!
Michelle's Club House

 

Location: Mosley Street Melodrama - 234 N. Mosley

Contact Phone: 316-263-0222

Ticket prices

 

Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday from May 24 - July 14. The lives of sisters, Effie (a stripper at Michelle's) & Sophia, change instantly when they learn they have inherited 500 acres of prime property in Derby from their late Uncle. However, Sophia's evil son, Booley, learns of their great fortune and can't help but return home and claim it for his own. Now it's up to Effie's son, Dooley, to stop him! Don't miss this evening of sight gags, one-liners and a high stakes gun battle. More info

 

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MGM Spring Dance Recital at the Orpheum
MGM Spring Dance Recital
Thursday, May 24   7:00pm

Location: Orpheum Theatre - 200 N. Broadway
Contact Phone: 316-263-0884

 

Let MGM Dance Company entertain you and make you smile! The performance is free and for your pleasure. MGM will show their "Stars of Tomorrow." The evening of dance will include tap, ballet, jazz, pointe, hip hop, contemporary, lyrical, and even tumbling. 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.  

This hilarious musical comedy follows the crazy antics of Abbott Costello and his fellow monks as they raise funds to save their monastery from being turned into a casino! More info

 

CONCERTS

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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Wichita - Sedgwick Co. Historical Museum
Bloomfield Carillon Concert
Friday, May 25   12:00pm - 1:00pm

 

Location: Wichita Sedgwick County Historical Museum - 204 S. Main

 

Concert of Bells from the Tower of the historical museum performed by WSU Organ professor, Lynne Davis.

 

RIL concert
The New Imperialism CD Release w/ Olassa and The Travel Guide
Friday, May 25   10:00pm

 

Location: Rock Island Live - 101 N. Rock Island

Contact Phone: 316-303-9162

Tickets: $5

 

New Imperialism - 1890's Rock & Roll. Olassa - Indie Folk More info

 

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Brand New Day in concert
Friday, May 25   9:00pm - 10:00pm

 

Location: Mead's Corner - 430 E. Douglas

Contact Phone: 316-201-1900

 

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Jonas Nordwall presented by Wichita Theatre Organ
New York paramount Wichita Wurlitzer Organ Performance

Saturday, May 26   7:00pm

 

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

Contact Phone & Tickets: 712-3239

 

Organ performance featuring guest organist Jonas Nordwall presented by Wichita Theatre Organ. More info

 

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Wichita East High School Performing Arts presents:
Saturday, May 26   7:00pm - 10:00pm

 

Location: Mead's Corner - 430 E. Douglas

Contact Phone: 316-201-1900

 

Ace Mic Night, A Fundraiser for the Friends of Performing Arts Booster Club featuring Current and Alumni Performing Arts students. Donations will be accepted. 

 

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Zsa Zsa Ketzner w/ White Lando and The Travel Guide 
Saturday, May 26   10:00pm

 

Location: Rock Island Live - 101 N. Rock Island

Contact Phone: 316-303-9162

Tickets: $5

 

Zsa Zsa Ketzner - Indie/ Experimental/ Instrumental/ Spacerock More info

 

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Soulicit with Barrel Bright
Tuesday, May 29   10:00pm

 

Location: Rock Island Live - 101 N. Rock Island

Contact Phone: 316-303-9162

Tickets: $5

 

Soulicit - American Hard Rock. Barrel Bright - Midwestern rock and hard rock band More info

 

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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

OLD CHICAGO
Old Chicago Logo

300 N. Mead

Phone: 316-264-2076

 

Hours:

 

Mon - Sun

11:00am - 2:00am

 

Daily Specials

 

Monday

$2.75 Pints of Bud Light, Coors Light and Miller Lite.

$3.75 Pints of Samuel Adams and Samuel Adams Seasonal.

 

Tuesday

$3.25 Boulevard Brewery Pints, $3.75 Captain Morgan Cocktails, $4.50 Long Island Iced Teas.

 

World Beer Tour Wednesday

$1.00 off selected beers (ask your server for this week's selection), $4.50 Jager Bombs.

 

Thursday

$3.99 House Margaritas, $3.25 Blue Moon Belgian White Pints.

 

Friday

$3.25 Shiner Bock Pints.

 

Saturday

$4.50 Jager Bombs.

 

Sunday

$3.75 25 oz. Monster Mugs of Bud Light, Coors Light and Miller Lite

 

Old Chicago in Downtown has the best beer selection as well as award-winning pizza. It's a great place to hang out with friends and family.  

 

The all-you-can-eat pizza bar (Monday-Friday 11am-1:30pm) is a great deal when in a rush for lunch - not to mention tasty! Includes pizza, soup or salad and cookie. 

 

Catch all the action on Old Chicago's plasma TV's! Root on your favorite Kansas home team or check out the best sports packages including NFL Sunday Ticket and NHL Center Ice! Large parties can be accommodated. Call ahead for reservations. Be sure to ask your server about Old Chicago's World Beer Tour or our Root Beer Tour for kids. They're free to join and you get fantastic prizes along the way!


ELEMENTS
Elements logo

211 N. Washington

Phone: 316-262-4247

 

Hours:

 

Mon

10:00am - 4:00pm

 

Tue & Thurs

10:00am - 8:00pm

 

Wed & Fri

9:00am - 8:00pm

  

Sat

9:00am - 6:00pm

 

Elements mission is to is to offer clients the very best in hair and body care through talented, educated stylists and technicians while conveying their passion and the definitive objective to create image, exceed expectations and inspire changes to enhance self-beauty and lifestyle. 

 

Elements begins every service by focusing on what defines you: face shape, features, hair and skin type, as well as lifestyle and sense of style. Then they apply their expertise to bring out your best. Elements guarantees the Aveda products prescribed for you. 

 

Elements offers a wide variety of services including: men, women and children cuts, bridal and special occasion styles, thermal styling, conditioning treatments as well as scalp and hair renewal. Color services include men and women's single process, re-touch, full foil, partial foil, color correction. An Aveda Exclusive offered by Elements is a New Growth Blast: Extend the life of your highlights with a root retouch "blast". This amazing color treatment lifts the hair color one level to reduce the appearance of dark "new growth". Elements also provides hair removal, makeup, facials, manicures, pedicures, and artificial nail services. 

 
CITYARTS CLASSES START JUNE 11
City Arts Summer Classes 2012

Have you ever wanted to learn how to throw pottery, bind a book, learn Photoshop or blow glass? Sign up for a CityArts class and learn a great new trade! CityArts classes start June 11th so register now! 

 

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NEED MONEY FOR AN ART PROJECT?
We Make Art Happen

WeMakeArtHappen.com is based on micro-giving, also called micro-funding or crowd-sourcing. It's basically this: You need $20,000 for an art project but you don't know anyone with pockets that deep. So, instead of asking one person or maxing out your credit cards, you put your project details on this web site. Now you can ask 2,000 people, 20,000 people, 200,000 people or more who believe in what you're doing to collaborate with you by donating small gifts toward your project.

 

To get involved, all you have to do is submit a short pitch of your project idea to our team, create the categories and rewards for different levels of "collaborators" and once your project is posted it's up to you to generate buzz and awareness. Tell everyone you know. Post social media messages until your fingers are raw. Scream from the top of your house. Market yourself. Do whatever you have to do to draw people to your project page. We're about community building here, about sparking change and helping ideas spread. More info



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