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City of Wichita
Arts & Culture Update |
November 2010 | | Brought to you by the City of Wichita, Kansas Division of Arts & Cultural Services. Click here to learn more about Wichita's museums, art galleries, arts programs and cultural centers. |
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Letters for Santa
Drop-off locations set up for kids to leave wish lists
The City of Wichita is teaming up with the North Pole to collect letters for Santa and give away early Christmas presents that include a ride on a Wichita fire truck and magazine photo shoot. Starting Nov. 27 through
Dec. 15, children ages 12 and under are invited to drop off their letters at CityArts, Old Cowtown Museum and the Mid-America All-Indian Center. Children who include a return address will also receive a response from Santa Claus himself!
All kids who participate will be automatically entered in a gift giveway. Two grand prize winners will be selected and three prize packs will be awarded. ... (read more) |
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CityArts
(316) 462-2787
Workshops start after Thanksgiving
Anyone can buy a present at the mall. How about doing something special this year for  the people on your holiday shopping list by hand-making your gifts at CityArts? Get
complete workshop schedule and sign up online. Registration is going on now for an extensive lineup of Countdown to Christmas Workshops that are being offered at CityArts from Nov. 29 through Dec. 17.
Gift certificates available
A new session of art classes at CityArts starts in January. Gift certificates may be purchased now for any of the classes listed here. Online, in person and phone registrations begin week of Nov. 22.
Select a specific class as a gift for a family or friend or give them credit toward the class of their choice. No matter what, you'll be giving them the opportunity to explore their inner artist. There's no better way to start out the new year!
Exhibit Lineup
Click here for a list of CityArts' current artists and exhibits on display and details about shows opening on Dec. 3. Next artists' reception: USD 259 Visual Arts Faculty, 5 to 8 p.m., Friday, Dec. 17. |
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Indian Center
(316) 350-3341
650 N. Seneca
Blackbear Bosin
New book focuses on his life, art
 The Mid-America All-Indian Center gift shop is the only retail location in Wichita to purchase the new book "Blackbear Bosin's 'Great Indian' in Wichita" by Margaret Williams Norton. This is the first and only book dedicated to the life and art of Bosin, who was a founding member of the Indian Center and creator of the iconic Keeper of the Plains statue. ...(read more)
Trail of Tears Memorial Walk
Day tied to pivotal period in history 
More than 400 people came out to the Indian Center on Nov. 6 to
paricipate in the annual Trail of Tears Memorial Walk.
A walk was followed by activities inside the Indian Center that included artist booths, storytelling and children's games and crafts. ... (see pictures/read more)
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Century II
(316) 264-9121
225 W. Douglas
Event Calendar
Upcoming Entertainment
Unless otherwise noted, tickets can be purchased by calling (316) 219-4TIX or online at WichitaTIX.com
Nov. 28: The Christmas Music of Mannheim Steamroller by Chip Davis - 25th Anniversary Christmas Tour, presented by Christmas Touring, 7:30 p.m., Concert Hall.
Dec. 4-5: Festival of Trees, presented by Goodwill Industries of Kansas, Exhibition Hall Balcony. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 5 p.m.
Dec. 5: ARISE! Let Your Light Shine! - A Spirituals Gala, presented by African Americans Renewing Interest in Spirituals Ensemble, Inc., 7:30 p.m., Mary Jane Teall Theater.
Dec. 7: The Spirit of Christmas - A Free Family Holiday Concert, presented by Wichita Symphony Orchestra, 7:30 p.m., Convention Hall. All tickets are free, and there is no reserved seating (first-come, first-served). Get free tickets through the WSO office at (316) 267-7658 or show up at 7:20 p.m. to fill all remaining seats.
Dec. 8: A Night With Santa, presented by the City of Wichita, 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., Exhibition Hall. Free and open to the public. Dec. 11-12: The Nutcracker, presented by Ballet Wichita, Concert Hall. Saturday, 8 p.m.; 2 p.m. Sunday.
Dec. 14-16: Cirque Dreams Illumination, presented by Theater League, 7:30 p.m., Concert Hall. |
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Cowtown
(316) 219-1871
1865 W. Museum Blvd.
Victorian Christmas
A must-attend event for families
Whether Christmas at Cowtown is an annual event for your family or a brand new adventure, there will be entertainment to evoke your sense of nostalgia and new events and activities for everyone to  enjoy.
The Victorian Christmas celebration will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. on
Dec. 3-4
and 10-11. Special Christmas dinner ticket packages are also available all nights.
A new addition to this year's event are free professional family portrait sittings from Michael Bankston Photography. ... (read more)
Breakfast with Santa
Reserve your child's seat now!
A perfect holiday tradition for little ones and their families, Breakfast with Santa begins at 9 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 4.
While waiting for Santa to arrive by stagecoach, guests can make some fun Christmas crafts and send a personalized telegram to the North Pole. ...(read more) |
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Around Wichita
Botanica
Dec. 16: Spaghetti With Santa, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Guests may enjoy a spaghetti dinner with Santa and Mrs. Claus, enjoy festive stories of the season, decorate a sugar cookie for dessert and enjoy the lights of Illuminations. Call Botanica to reserve your spot at the holiday table. $12 adults ($10 for Botanica members); $7 youth ($5 for Botanica members). For more information, call (316) 264-0448, or go to botanica.org. Click here for a complete calendar of events.
Wichita Art Museum
Nov. 30: Art Start: Colors, 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
Colors For preschoolers and their parents. Free, but reservations required. Call 316-268-4929.
For more information, call (316) 268-4921 or visit wichitaartmuseum.org. Click here for a complete calendar of events.
Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum
Through Dec. 31: "Miniature Christmas Trees" by artisan and collector, Sylvia Jackson.
The miniature holiday trees celebrate special events and collections assembled over the years and include thousands of amazing ornaments.
For more information, call (316) 265-9314 or visit wichitahistory.org. Click here for a complete calendar of events.
Go Wichita Convention and Visitor's Bureau
Get the inside scoop on the latest Wichita events, festivals, attractions, vacation packages and special offers from Go Wichita! Click here to stay current on everything that's happening in Wichita. For more information, call (316) 265-2800 or (800) 288-9424. |
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