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City of Wichita
Arts & Culture Update |
January 2011 | | 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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City Planning Events to Mark Kansas' 150th Birthday This Year
Something as monumental as Kansas' 150th birthday can't be celebrated in one day or even one month. That's why the City of Wichita has organized a year's worth of Sesquicentennial activities and events that will take visitors down the path that was taken to get us where we are today and give us a glimpse of what lies ahead. ( read more and get calendar of events) |
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CityArts
(316) 462-2787
CityArts' winter art classes have started, but that doesn't mean you've missed your chance to enroll this session. There are 20 adult and youth classes that also have February start dates -- and some even in March!  Day and evening classes meet once a week, and classes range from as long as 16 weeks to as short as one day.
C hances are there's a class to fit anyone's schedule. And as staff at CityArts like to say "Prior art experience is not a prerequisite, but imagination is required!" ... (get complete class schedule)
A new video has been downloaded on CityArts' Youtube channel that puts a spotlight on our First Friday activities. Watch it now! And be on the lookout for a video that will be posted very soon that will get families excited about CityArts' youth summer camps that start in July.
"Gallery XII Showcase" is currently on display in CityArts' first and second floor galleries through the end of January. Click here for more information.
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"Territorial Horses" by Vince Micelli
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Indian Center
(316) 350-3341
650 N. Seneca
Valentine's Day Powwow
The 2nd annual Valentine's Day Powwow on Feb. 12 will include an entire day of activities that will be of interest to people of all ages and  backgrounds. Admission is free. Donations will be accepted to help fund future powwows. From 1 to 10 p.m. there will be intertribal dancing, audience participation dances, food venders, arts and crafts vendors and much more fun and entertainment (schedule of events). The centerpiece of the powwow is, of course, the traditional American Indian dance demonstrations. Dancers representing tribes from across the country will be on hand. Before each dance takes place, the public will learn about its history and the meaning behind the regalia (clothing) worn by the dancers. The Valentine's Day Powwow is part of the City's yearlong celebration to mark Kansas' 150th birthday and our state's rich heritage.
"We Shall Remain" Series ContinuesThe Mid-America All-Indian Center's Share our Culture Lecture Series continues its presentation of the "We Shall Remain" documentary on Wednesday, Jan. 26. "Episode Two: Tecumseh's Vision" will be shown with discussion following.
The five-part groundbreaking PBS documentary provides an unprecedented look at American Indians' fight to preserve their culture during pivotal points in U.S. history. The lectures are free and open to the public. Each of the film's five parts are being shown separately in January-March.
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Century II
(316) 264-9121
225 W. Douglas
Unless otherwise noted, tickets can be purchased by calling (316) 219-4TIX or online at WichitaTIX.com
Jan. 14-16: Darryl Starbird's 54th Annual Exotic Car Show & Thrills on Wheels, presented by O'Reilly Auto Parts, throughout the Century II facility (enter through Expo Hall and Exhibition Hall only). Friday, noon to 10 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Jan. 14 and 16: Lucia di Lammermoor, presented by Wichita Grand Opera, 7 p.m., Mary Jane Teall Theater. For more information and tickets, call (316) 262-8054 or purchase online. Jan. 15-16: CLASSICS - Beethoven and the Clarinet Collaboration, presented by Wichita Symphony Orchestra, Concert Hall. Saturday, 8 p.m.; 3 p.m. Sunday. For more information and tickets, call (316) 267-7658 or purchase online. Jan. 18-19: RIVERDANCE - National Tour, presented by Theater League, 7:30 p.m., Concert Hall. Jan. 28-30: BLUE JEANS CONCERT & CLASSICS - Magic at the Symphony, featuring master magician and illusionist Lyn Dillies and presented by Wichita Symphony Orchestra, Concert Hall. Friday, 8 p.m. (Blue Jeans Concert); Saturday, 8 p.m.; Sunday 3 p.m. For more information and tickets, call (316) 267-7658 or purchase online. Feb. 5-6: Metcalf Gun Show, presented by Warren Metcalf Productions, Expo Hall. Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 10-13: 2011 Home Show, presented by Wichita Area Builders Association, throughout the Century II facility (enter through Expo Hall and Convention Hall only). Thursday, 1 to 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Feb. 12-13: The Merry Widow, presented by Wichita Grand Opera, 7 p.m., Concert Hall. For more information and tickets, call (316) 262-8054 or purchase online. Feb. 18-20: 2011 Women's Fair, presented by Invision Productions, Expo Hall. Friday, noon to 8 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, visit www.womensfair.com. Feb. 18-20: All Shook Up, presented by Music Theatre for Young People, Mary Jane Teall Theater. Friday and Saturday, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, 2:30 pm. Feb. 19-20: CLASSICS - Tchaikovsky Spectacular, presented by Wichita Symphony Orchestra, Concert Hall. Saturday, 8 p.m.; Sunday, 3 p.m. For more information and tickets, call (316) 267-7658 or purchase online. |
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Cowtown
Boston Has Discovered Cowtown
Wichitans have long known that Old Cowtown Museum is an historical jewel to be treasured -- now, Bostonians know the same. A staffer from The Boston Globe recently visited Wichita, and he was so taken with our city's art and cultural offerings that he shared his experiences with his newspapers' readers under the Jan. 2 headline "Cowtown, lattes, and public art in Wichita."
"There are world-class art museums in many cities, but nobody else has Cowtown," the reporter stated. We couldn't agree more! Read the entire article here.
Right now during Old Cowtown Museum's winter season, visitors may take self-guided tours of the grounds on Tuesdays through Fridays or contact staff at (316) 219-1871 to arrange a guided tour. Cowtown is closed on Sundays and Mondays.
And don't forget, on Saturdays Cowtown still features volunteers in period costumes, gun fights, wagon rides and a Saloon snack bar.
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Arts Around Wichita
Botanica
Feb. 19: Lunchtime Lecture "2010 Plants in Review," 12:15 to 1 p.m.
Like any garden, Botanica adds a wealth of new plants to its collection every year. Join Staff Horticulturalist Janet Gordon to learn about some new shrubs and perennials added to Botanica in 2010 and how they fared in the Kansas landscape. Included with admission or membership.
For more information, call (316) 264-0448, or go to botanica.org. Click here for a complete calendar of events.
Wichita Art Museum
Jan. 23: "Art of Adornment" exhibit opening, noon
The exhibition Art of Adornment features the many ways in which people have adorned their bodies. This exhibition includes photos, statues and other media featuring objects ranging from jewelry, wigs to tattoos. For more information, call (316) 268-4921 or visit wichitaartmuseum.org. Click here for a complete calendar of events.
Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum
Jan. 29: Kansas Day Program - "SETTLING THE SEA OF GRASS: MANY COMMUNITIES ONE STATE" by Dr. Jay Price, 2 p.m.
The Great Plains may be described as a collection of communities, existing like self-contained islands in an enormous sea of earth, grass, and sky. In many states, a major population and transportation hub serves to tie its citizens together. In Kansas, though, the population is scattered among communities that are distinct, and often quite independent from one another. Join us for a discussion on how this distinction may be our most defining feature when learning about Kansas society and culture.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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