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Downtown Events July 19 - 25
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DOWNTOWN SPOTLIGHT

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OPENING WEEKEND!
Dirty Square Dancing
Thursday, July 19 - 21

 

Location: Mosley Street Melodrama - 234 N. Mosley

Contact Phone: 316-263-0222

Ticket prices

 

Baby's dreams of becoming a great square dancer finally begin to come true when she is accepted into Max Von Max's famous Square Dance Camp! While Sissy, Baby's sister, focuses on the boys, Baby is working hard to keep up with Max's lessons. Little does she know that Max only agrees to take her so he can beat Johnny Palace and his partner, Penny, at the End of Camp Square Dance Off!

 

CONCERTS

Jessy J
Suede Summer Jazz Series Presents: Jessy J
Thursday, July 19   7:00pm   

 

Location: Suede Lounge - 141 N. Rock Island

Tickets: $20

 

Much like her Grammy award winning labelmate Spalding, singer-saxophonist Jessy J is an accomplished Jazz artist shaking up the genre. Hailing from Portland, Oregon, Jessy combines Samba, Bossa Nova and Cumbia with "floating melodies and delicious grooves."

 

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RIL Open Mic Night
Open Mic Night
Thursday, July 19   9:30pm

 

Location: Rock Island Live - 101 N. Rock Island

Contact Phone: (316) 303-9800

Cost: FREE

 

Do you wanna play music in front of people? Well, guess what... now you can! Sponsored by Damm Music Center, hosted by Dave Damm, Colby Aiken and Michael Peltzer. A full backline of instruments will be provided including Acoustic & Electric Guitars, Drums, Bass, and Keyboard. 21+ More info

 

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KEYN Summer Concert Series at WaterWalk
2012 KEYN Summer Concert Series at WaterWalk
Friday, July 20   6:00pm

Location: WaterWalk - 515 S. Main

 

Every summer thousands of concert goers descend upon Waterwalk for the annual 103.7 KEYN Summer Concert Series at Waterwalk. Pre-concert food and entertainment starts at 6:00pm. Concert starts at 8pm. Band for this week will be Rain. This year organizers are including an outdoor shopping area, called Market of Main, to the festivities which includes an art show. Sponsored by Capital Federal. More info

 

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The Atlantic, FM Pilots, JQT
The Atlantic, FM Pilots, JQT
Friday, July 20   9:30pm

 

Location: Rock Island Live - 101 N. Rock Island

Contact Phone: (316) 303-9800

Cost: $5

 

The Atlantic has collectively shaped the sound and feel of their music, from the in-your-face rock feel, to the lustrous, intimate "dream-like" tunes. FM Pilots boasts catchy, polished tunes with heartfelt sentiment. Jamie Quick (JQT) has a unique sound and style that just has to be seen to be believed. 

 

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Mary & The Giant, Don't Stop Please and Puddle Waltz
Mary & The Giant, Don't Stop Please and Puddle Waltz
Saturday, July 21   9:30pm

 

Location: Rock Island Live - 101 N. Rock Island

Contact Phone: (316) 303-9800

Cost: $5

 

Mary & The Giant blends the story telling of folk, the hooks of pop, and the energy of rock to bring a sound all their own. Don't Stop Please is a folk rock band that draws heavily from jazz influences. Puddle Waltz is a four piece band established in Wichita,KS More info

 

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Mary Chapin Carpenter at the Orpheum
Mary Chapin Carpenter
Sunday, July 22   7:00pm

 

Location: Orpheum Theater - 200 N. Broadway

Contact Phone: 316-263-0884

Buy tickets: $24.50 - $44.50

 

Mary Chapin Carpenter has recorded 12 albums and has sold over 13 million records. With hits like "Passionate Kisses" and "He Thinks He'll Keep Her," Carpenter has won five Grammy Awards, two CMA awards and two Academy of Country Music awards for her vocals.More info

 

Where To Park  

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Concerts at Mead's

 

Location: Mead's Corner - 430 E. Douglas

Contact Phone: 316-201-1900

 

Thursday, July 19   

8:00pm - 9:00pm The Capture

 

Friday, July 20

8:00pm - 9:00pm   Ryan Macket

9:00pm - 10:00   Lindsay Unruh

10:00pm - 11:00pm   Flawed Perfection

 

Saturday, July 21

8:00pm - 10:00pm   Herbet & Bros, Rylee Dulaney and Faux Reality

 

Monday, July 23

8:00pm - 9:00pm   Blue Sky Records 

 

Wednesday, July 25

7:30pm - 8:30pm   Fantazzmo

 

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SHOWS

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
Cinema Alfresco X: Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
Thursday, July 19  7:00pm

 

Location: The Brickyard - 129 N. Rock Island

Contact Phone: 316-303-9292

 

TFA presents its annual, free summertime film series. Each film will be preceded by a Tallgrass Film Festival short film and a chance to win TFF prizes. Under 21 welcome. Rival con artists Steve Martin and Michael Caine team up to take advantage of each other's unique talents as they swindle unsuspecting women vacationing in the Riviera. A comedic genius showdown. More info

 

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E.T. the Extra Terrestrial
E.T. The Extra Terrestrial
Thursday, July 19   7:00pm

 

Location: Orpheum Theater - 200 N. Broadway

Contact Phone: 316-263-0884

Tickets: $5 at the door, $4 for Seniors, Military & Students

 

A meek and alienated little boy finds a stranded extraterrestrial. He has to find the courage to defy the authorities to help the alien return to its home planet.

 

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Streakin' at Cabaret Oldtown
Streakin'
Thursday, July 19 - 21

 

Location: Cabaret Oldtown - 412 1/2 E. Douglas Ave

Contact Phone: 316-265-4400

Tickets: $19

 

Doors open at 7pm. A musical flashback to the 1970's. Rated R for brief, partial, male nudity. Starring Kyle Vespestad, Chhristi Moore, Maurice Simms, Alex Johnson, Dylan Lewis and Kylie Jo Smith. Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings at 8pm.

 

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Singin in the Rain
Singin' in the Rain
July 25 - 29

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

Contact Phone: 316-265-3107

 

Hollywood's most acclaimed movie musical makes a splashy return to our stage, with slapstick antics, spectacular dance numbers, and the chance to see it actually rain onstage.  More info

 

 

 

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OTHER EVENTS

Bike/ Walk Alliance of Wichita
Bike/Walk Alliance Monthly Meeting
Thursday, July 19   6:30pm

 

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

Contact Name: Barry Carroll   

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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RC Trolley
Historic Wichita Trolley Tour
Friday, July 20  10am-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. 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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Old Town Farmer's Market
Saturday, July 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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Amazing Wire Wrapping Class
Amazing Wire Wapping Workshop
Saturday, July 21   1:00pm

Location: Beadazzled - 307 N Mead St 

Phone: 316-265-0667

Cost: $95 includes all supplies

 

Join award-winning artist Nancy Goodall for some amazing wire wrapping. But, be prepared - your finished product will look like you've been wrapping for years! More info

 

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WSU Shiftspace
Closing Reception
Saturday, July 21   7:00pm

 

Location: WSU Shiftspace - 800 E. 3rd

 

Closing reception for A Privileged Western Perspective. MFA Thesis exhibition of works by David William Helllman.

 

Shiftspace Gallery

Gunshows USA
Gun and Knife Show
Saturday, July 21 - 22

Location: Century II - Exhibition Hall - 225 W. Douglas & Hyatt Regency Wichita -400 W. Waterman

 

Presented by US Weapons Collectors. Tickets will be available at the door. July 21 from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. July 22 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. 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

STAY IN THE LOOP!
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ATHENA JEWELRY
Athena Jewelry

219 E. Douglas Ave

Phone: 316-267-0205

 

Hours

 

Tue - Sat

10:00am - 6:00pm

 

Athena Jewelry Inc has been in business for over 40 years and is one of Wichita's most established jewelers. Athena Jewelry creates some of the most beautiful and unique works of art available today. With their central downtown location, it's the perfect place to stop in and shop for you or your loved one. Their beautiful selection of rings, earrings, bracelets, watches and necklaces is one of the best in town. Athena Jewelry specializes in wedding and engagement rings and can custom design a jewelry piece especially for you. They also have a full service jewelry repair facility and provide prompt and professional service for all your jewelry needs. Stop by Athena Jewelry to get that beautiful, one of a kind piece you've been looking for.

 

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SPANGLES
Spangles

612 S. Broadway

Phone: 316-267-6969

 

Spangles has been serving up great tasting burgers since 1978, and with over 27 dine-in and drive-throughs in the Wichita area, its never been easier to enjoy one. Their inviting atmosphere of a 1950's "souped-up, chromed-out " diner is not only inviting but fun to walk into. Spangles mission is to serve the finest quality food made fresh and made to order, in a fast, clean, and friendly atmosphere. That's on top of having and showing superior appreciation and attitude by trained personnel towards each and every guest to insure repeat business. In addition to great tasting burgers Spangles also offers sourdough sandwiches, delis-on-pita, premium chicken sandwiches. Grab a Tornado shake (strawberry, wild cherry, Oreo, chocolate Oreo, Reese's, and Butterfinger) to get the ultimate diner meal! Spangles also serves breakfast and currently has their 3 for $3 promotion going on. Stop by Spangles where "it just tastes better!"

 

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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR WAMPO
WAMPO

WAMPO will be conducting a count of bicyclists and pedestrians in the region, and they need volunteers!

 

WAMPO 2012 Bicycle and Pedestrian Count Dates/Times

 

Saturday, September 8, Noon - 2pm

 

Wednesday, September 12, 5-7pm

 

Volunteers are needed to manually count bicyclists and pedestrians at several locations around the WAMPO region.

 

The data collected during these counts will be used to estimate the number of bicyclists, walkers, and runners in the greater Wichita area.  This type of data has never been collected before here, and it will be used to monitor the numbers of bicyclists and pedestrians in the region, track the locations where bicycling and pedestrian activity take place, and plan the locations of future bicycle and pedestrian investments. More info

 

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MAIL SOME LOVE
Wichita - Wish You Were Here

The idea behind From Wichita with Love is to send a postcard to a band, business or friend you wish was in Wichita. The receiver will post a photo of themselves with the postcard to the social media accounts of From Wichita With Love. The first postcard design is out and is available at many Downtown locations. For more information (and to see where postcard locations are) check out the following links:

 

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