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Downtown Events October 4 - 10
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DOWNTOWN SPOTLIGHT

The Bel Aire Witch Project
MOSLEY UNCENSORED:
The Bel Aire Witch Project
Saturday, October 6   11:30pm

 

Location: Modsley Street Melodrama - 234 N. Mosley

Contact Phone: 316-263-0222

 

Come and hear what the actors REALLY  want to say. Doors open at 10:45pm, show starts at 11:30pm. Tickets are $17. This special show will be rated R. Children under 17 not permitted. 

 

Tabitha, Sabrina (the Vamp), and Glinda (the Heroine) are all working to make The Bel Aire Witch Project a one-stop shop for your witchy needs during the Halloween Season. 

The Bel Aire Witch Project
The Bel Aire Witch Project

 

Location: Modsley Street Melodrama - 234 N. Mosley

Contact Phone: 316-263-0222

 

Tabitha, Sabrina (the Vamp), and Glinda (the Heroine) are all working to make The Bel Aire Witch Project a one-stop shop for your witchy needs during the Halloween Season. For more info click on desired date above.

SHOWS

Once Upon A Mattress
Once Upon A Mattress

 

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

Contact Email: 316-219-4TIX     

 

Once Upon A Mattress, presented by Music Theatre for Young People. For more information click on the desired date above.

In the mood
IN THE MOOD: A 1940's Musical Revue

 

Location: Orpheum Theatre - 200 N. Broadway

Contact Phone: 316-755-7328

 

IN THE MOOD celebrates America's Greatest Generation through the music of Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Benny Goodman, Harry James, Frank Sinatra and other idols of the 1940s. The show's music arrangements, costumes and choreography are as authentic as it gets. For more info click on the desired date above

CONCERTS

George Jones
George Jones
Thursday, October 4   7:30pm

 

Location: Orpheum Theater - 200 N. Broadway

Contact Phone: (316) 755-7328

 

Where the times have favored honky tonk songs or lushly produced "pop" offerings, George Jones has continued to make his brand of county music, which has produced hits in every decade of the second half of the 20th century. More info

Shift Space Gallery
Cutter J the Absurdist, with SBK and Malo Ansero
Friday, October 5   7:00pm

Location: WSU Shift Space Gallery - 800 E. Third
Contact Name: Lisa Rundstrom
Contact Email: [email protected]
Phone: 316-978-7727

 

The show will begin at 7 pm; coffee, tea and refreshments will be provided. Free for all ages.
Wichita Symphony
Wichita Pops: Broadway Rocks!
Saturday, October 6   8:00pm
 
Location: Century II - Concert Hall - 225 W. Douglas
 
Four stellar Broadway veterans belt it high and low for the opening concert of our 2012-2013 season. From Rent, The Lion King, Hairspray to Rock of Ages, this symphonic pops showcases all the biggest hits from your favorite Broadway shows. More info
Esperanza Spalding
Esperanza Spalding
Wednesday, October 10   7:30pm

 

Location: Orpheum Theatre - 200 N. Broadway

Contact Phone: 316-755-7328

 

Esperanza Spalding was one of the biggest breakout starts of 2011. Her receipt of the 2011 GRAMMY� for Best New Artist was the first time a jazz musician has won this award. More info

Morts Logo
Concerts at Mort's

Location: Mort's Martini & Cigar Bar

Contact Phone: 316-262-1785
 
Thursday, October 4   9pm - 1am
Sunshine The Bunny
 
Friday, October 5   9pm - 1am
Regents
 
Saturday, October 6   9pm - 1am
Regents
 
Sunday, October 7   9pm - 1am
Sunshine the Bunny
 
Monday, October 8
Scott Knost
 
Tuesday, October 9
URM
 
Wednesday, October 10
Cathead
John Barleycorn
Concerts at John Barleycorn's

Location: John Barleycorn's Bar

Contact Phone: 316-613-3773
 
Thursday, October 4
Jason & The Punknecks

Friday, October 5
Elephant Gun/ Pathos
 
Saturday, October 6
Chauffers/ Powers

Sunday, October 7
Comedy Open Mic
OTHER EVENTS

KHCA logo
62nd Annual Kansas Health Care Association Convention
Thursday, October 4 - 5
 

Location: Century II - Expo Hall - 225 W. Douglas and Hyatt Regency

 

Please join us to hear from speakers who will discuss issues such as KanCare, social media, workforce retention and issues, rehospitalization, effective leadership, and off label anti-psychotic reduction. More info

 
Gallery XII
Gallery XII All Member Show
Friday, October 5 - Nov 1

 

Location: Century II Concert Hall

 

Stop by Century II Concert Hall to take in a beautiful exhibition which displays the works of all current Gallery XII members. This exhibit is in celebration of Gallery XII's 35th Anniversary.

Farmers Market
Old Town Farmers Market
Saturday, October 6   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! More info

Wichita Ghost Tour
Wichita Ghost Tour
Saturday, October 6   8:00pm
 

Location: Cafe Moderne - 300 N. Mead

 

Load the local trolley for a fulfilling evening of haunts and history. 

Highlights of this tour include the Broadview Hotel, the former Hillside Baptist Church, Wilner Auditorium and Murdock Theater. More info

KSHOF
Talking with the Stars of Kansas Sports
Sunday, October 7   1:00pm

Location: Wichita Boathouse - 515 S Wichita St.Contact Email: [email protected]
Phone: 316-262-2038

Cost: FREE

 

The Kansas Sports Hall of Fame is pleased to invite the youth of Kansas to attend an afternoon listening to some of the state's greatest athletes and coaches sharing thoughts about what it takes to achieve greatness and more! This is a youth only event ages 11 - 18. Seating is limited. Call or email for reservations. More info 
KSHOF
2012 Induction Ceremony
Sunday, October 7   4:00pm

Location: Wichita Boathouse - 515 S Wichita 
Phone: 316-262-2038

 

Inductees include: Michael Bishop, Kurt Budke, David Jaynes, Harold Manning, Willie Murrell, Wayne Simien, David Snyder, Bud Stallworth, Brenda Stolle More info

Ralphie May
Ralphie May
Sunday, October 7   7:30pm

 

Location: Orpheum Theatre - 200 N. Broadway

Contact Phone: 316-755-7328

 

IAs lovable as he is outrageous, Ralphie May is one of the most popular comedians in the country. Ralphie proves he's TOO BIG TO IGNORE with his record breaking 4th Comedy Central Special and North American tour. More info

Career Expo
Wichita Eagle National Career Expo
Tuesday, October 9   10:00am

 

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

 

Presented by Quantum Expositions. This event is free and open to the public. Don't miss your chance to meet with dozens of employers all hiring the best candidates, now!  More info

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

THE YARD
The Yard

725 E. Central

 

Phone: 1-877-265-4672

or 316-265-4672

 

Hours:

Mon - Fri

8:30am - 5:00pm

 

Saturday

8:30am - 4:30pm

You never know what you'll find on the shelves at The Yard, but you'll always find a good deal. Since 1946, The Yard has been selling overstock tools, pots, pans, work clothes and a variety of other items (anything you can think of!) for less

.

The Yard offers the most unusual assortment of goods including aluminum, steel, hardware, aircraft sheet metal tools, foam rubber, old fashion canvas tarps, casters, garden and lawn ornaments, precision tools, vinyl, upholstery and plexiglass.

 

The Yard has been selling aluminum for over 60 years and has been saving their customers money every day with their discount prices. The Yard stocks a wide variety of materials, alloys and grades. Plate from �" thick up to in excess of 6" is in stock. If you need less than a full plate The Yard has cutting capabilities and offers a cut-to-size option. Due to the volume of shipping that The Yard does, they offer significant truck discounts for freight.

 

Visit the Yard Store at 725 E. Central and discover so many good deals that you'll need duct tape and bungee cords - they've got them by the yard, of course - to strap them down and haul them home.

 

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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

WDDC 2012 LUNCHEON WITH FORMER MAYOR OF OKC KIRK HUMPHREYS 
Kirk Humphreys, former Mayor of OKC, will be the keynote speaker for WDDC's 2012 Annual Lecture Luncheon at 11:30 a.m. on November 14 at The LUX  
WDDC 2012 Luncheon
November 14, 2012
 
11:30am - 1:00pm
at The LUX (120 E. First St)
 

The WDDC is pleased to announce that Mayor Kirk Humphreys will be the speaker at this year's annual lecture event. 

 

We hope that you are able to join us for the luncheon on November 14; there is limited seating available so be sure to purchase your tickets in advance. 

  

More information on WDDC's 2012 Luncheon and Kirk Humphreys

 

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In the News


"Bricktown leader to speak in Wichita on downtown renovation" Wichita Eagle

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THE PRIORITY PROJECT
The Priority Project

At a news conference representatives from the public and private sectors announced three top priorities recommended for keeping south-central Kansas competitive for people and jobs. Visioneering, along with Young Professionals of Wichita (YPW) and the Wichita Downtown Development Corporation (WDDC), responded to a challenge late last year from Mayor Brewer and Sedgwick County Commissioner Dave Unruh, who was Chair of the County Commission at the time. They asked Visioneering to identify areas of momentum to focus on in the next three years to ensure the region is competitive.

 

The top three priorities, as identified by the citizens of our region are:

 

Things to Do: Develop more Downtown Wichita activities and events for individuals and families of all ages.

 

Places to Work: Diversify our local economy by keeping industries already here and recruiting new jobs in new industries

 

People: Increase the number of people in the region who advance their post-high school education, either through degrees, certificates or re-training opportunities

 

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