ICT Fest 2012
Friday, July 27 - 28
Location: Shift Space Gallery - 800 E. Third Street
Contact Name: Matthew Clagg
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 316-516-2250
Tickets: $20 - $30
This year ICT Fest will feature over twenty five bands from all ranges from noise rock to punk to minimal electronic.
ICT FEST has always been about music, the community, and fun. This year is shaping up to be the best yet as musicians from across the Midwest make their way to play together for hundreds of Wichita music lovers. More info
ICT Fest
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Final Friday ICT
Friday, July 27 7:00pm
Location: Various venues
Contact Name: Ann Keefer
Contact Phone: 316-264-6005
Art galleries, museums, restaurants and retail shops around Wichita stay open late and welcome visitors. Most galleries use Final Friday to unveil and debut new shows or as a closing reception. Hours vary between galleries but all are open during the core hours of 7p.m. to 9 p.m. All venues are free and open to the public and several galleries incorporate artist demonstrations and/or live music.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. More info
Downtown venues map
Full list of venues with descriptions under "Resources" tab
Final Friday ICT
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Special Exhibit Opens: "Furnishing the Atomic Era" Friday, July 27 5:00pm
Location: Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum - 204 S. Main
Contact Phone: 316-265-9314
Final Friday opening event: The "Atomic Era" brought many changes to the lives of average Wichitans. This was reflected in the furnishings of our home environments. The phenomenal changes since can be seen through a wide range of artifacts, both on loan and from the Museum's permanent collection Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum |
Historic Wichita Trolley Tour Friday, July 27 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 |
Ciao Wine Dinner Saturday, July 28 7:00pm Location: Oeno Wine Bar - 330 N. Mead Contact Email: [email protected] Phone: 316-440-5000 Three course meal with dessert. Each course paired with wine. First course: Carpaccio Di Salmone, second course: Insalate Di Spinaci Con Funghi, third course: Medaglioni Di Filetto, fourth course: Torta Di Finocchi. $35 per person + tax and 20% gratuity. Call 316-440-5000 to make your reservations today. Oeno WIne Bar |
Craftapalooza Saturday, July 28 10:00am
Location: Century II - Convention Hall - 225 W. Douglas
Presented by Montage Festivals. From 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. A one day shopping extravaganza featuring arts & crafts, retail merchant boutiques, Indie artisans & designers, bling & glam, trendy clothing & jewels, home d�cor & gifts; including the JUNKoRAMA sale ~ repurposed & refunked items, antique & vintage, unique treasures & more. More info Century II |
Old Town Farmer's Market Saturday, July 28 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. Old Town Farmers Market |
9th Annual Summer Bridal Expo
Saturday, July 28 - 29
Location: Century II - Exhibition Hall - 225 W. Douglas
Tickets: $8 at the door or a 2 day pass for $11
Presented by Alpha Promotions, from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. on July 28 and 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. on July 29. Sample tasting from caterers, cakes, wine tasting and chocolate fountains. It's fun, informative and there are some great chances to win some very cool stuff. Area's largest collection of wedding and special event professionals. More info
Wichita Bridal Show
Century II
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Streakin'
Thursday, July 26 - 28
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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Cinema Alfresco X: 10 Things I Hate About You
Thursday, July 26 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. Set in a modern day high school, this remake of Shakespeare's "Taming of the Shrew" stars Heath Ledger, Julia Stiles and Joseph Gordon-Levitt. The film is a witty tribute to the original, with a clever nod to the challenges of teen love. More info
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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
Music Theatre of Wichita
Century II
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Dirty Square Dancing
Thursday, July 26 - 28
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!
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Open Mic Night
Thursday, July 26 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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2012 KEYN Summer Concert Series at WaterWalk
Friday, July 27 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 Big Fat Fun. 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
KEYN
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Goodnight Neverland, Evelyn, Herbert & Bros.
Friday, July 27
Location: Rock Island Live - 101 N. Rock Island
Contact Phone: (316) 303-9800
Cost: $5
21+. Goodnight Neverland - Ambient/ Magical/ Alternative. Evelyn - Indie Rock. Herbert & Bros. - Collective Pop Folk More info
Rock Island Live
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KOTORI with Summer Of The Shark
Saturday, July 28 9:30pm
Location: Rock Island Live - 101 N. Rock Island
Contact Phone: (316) 303-9800
Cost: $5
21+. KOTORI - post rock-ambient-groove. Summer Of The Shark - Art Rock More info
Rock Island Live
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Live Music at Mort's
Location: Mort's Martini & Cigar Bar - 923 E. 1st St. North
Contact Phone: 316-262-1785
Thursday, July 26
9:00pm - 1:00am Fly By Night
Friday, July 27
9:00pm - 1:00am Lip Service
Saturday, July 28
9:00pm - 1:00am Lip Service
Sunday, July 29
9:00pm - 1:00am Uche
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Live Music at Mead's
Location: Mead's Corner - 430 E. Douglas
Contact Phone: 316-201-1900
Thursday, July 26
8:00pm - 10:00pm Skyes Afire
Friday, July 27
8:00pm - 11:00pm Melissa McCune and Bryan Steele Music
11:00pm - 12:00am m.i.m.e Jazz group
Saturday, July 28
8:00pm - 10:00pm Neighborhood Riot and The Faded Age
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City Arts Events
Location: 334 N. Mead
Phone: 316-462-2787
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Location: 223 S. Main
Phone: 316-267-1782
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114 N. St. Francis
Phone: 316-267-5763
Fax: 316-267-8565
Contractfurnishings works with any type or size of company to create a unique office environment designed specifically for your needs. With 200+ manufacturers represented, they are able to stock a large inventory of new and used furniture in their warehouses for immediate delivery, whenever and wherever you need it. Office furniture can help create functional, yet beautiful work places that inspire innovation, foster collaboration and increase productivity. Whether you need one desk or one thousand chairs, you receive the same attentive, personal service and flexible rental and lease-to-own options.
Contractfurnishings will work with tight budgets and tight deadlines and will customize your order to suit your space. With both new and used office furniture, extensive inventory, rental options and custom-design capabilities, Contract Furnishings can accommodate any office, any style and any budget. Think of contractfurnishings your office furniture solution company. Their full range of office furniture from contemporary, modern office furniture to traditional, timeless furnishings, offer a great selection for your office furniture needs.
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209 E. William Suite 101
Phone: 316-771-5051
Hours:
Mon - Fri
6:00am - 4:00pm
Anna Murdoc's is now open in Sutton Place. The little caf� (in the former Daily Grind space) serves breakfast and lunch starting at 6:00am. Gerard Rodriguez, who also owns The Red Barn at Lake Afton, is a trained pastry and sushi chef, created the menu for Anna Murdoc's. The menu includes biscuits and gravy, burritos, salads, pitas and sandwiches. There are also daily specials (one of which is the smothered burrito). The logo for Anna Murdoc's shows Gerald's three children: Angelina, Annalisa and Jack. If you are in need of a quick, tasty lunch at a cute caf� or if you are looking for a patio to drink coffee and read your book on, Anna Murdoc's is your place.
Anna Murdoc's
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR WAMPO
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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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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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