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City of Wichita
Arts & Culture Update |
February 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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Visit Our Booth at the Women's Fair
Make Booth B20 your first stop when you visit the Women's Fair Feb. 18-20 at Century II Expo Hall! That's the place to find CityArts, the Mid-America All-Indian Center and Old Cowtown Museum all in one place. Here's what you can do:
- Register for art classes at CityArts (adults and youth)
- Get your child involved in CityArts' Spring Break Art Days
- Learn about upcoming events at the Indian Center and Cowtown
- Watch art demonstrations by CityArts instructors
- Pick up a CityArts Spring Art Class schedule
- And much more!
At 1 p.m. on Saturday, Lynn Stumblingbear from the Indian Center will be leading a presentation on the Creative Stage about the life of American Indian women - from their clothing to their role in the family and culture. Regalia (ceremonial clothing) will be on display. She will also provide information about the Indian Center's upcoming American Indian Festival that will be held July 9-10 as part of the State of Kansas' 150th birthday celebrations. |
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CityArts
(316) 462-2787
334 N. Mead
Spring Break Art Days
Looking for spring break activities for your child? CityArts is hosting two Spring Break Art Days from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on March 22-23 for children ages 6-15. There is a different theme for each day. ... (read more)
What Inspires You?
A new video uploaded on CityArts' Youtube channel centers around that very question. Watch and listen to what Wichitans had to say.
Exhibit Lineup
Only one week is left before the "Juxtaposition: Recent Work by Larry Peters and Barbara Waterman-Peters" exhibit leaves CityArts' Main Gallery. See it before it's gone! Click here for more information.
Coming March 4: "Art Show at the Dog Show" in both Main and Upper Galleries
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Indian Center
(316) 350-3341
650 N. Seneca
Festival Vendors
The Mid-America All-Indian Center is currently looking for arts and crafts vendors and health-related booths for its American Indian Festival, July 9-10 at Century II Expo Hall. Interested parties should contact April Scott at ascott@wichita.gov. Include a brief description of items for sale or services that will be provided.
Valentine's Day Powwow
Visitors had a wonderful experience at the Indian Center's 2nd Annual Valentine's Day Powwow on Feb. 12.  Everywhere you looked, people were mingling, singing, dancing, eating, shopping and having an overall good time. Kids especially enjoyed the face painting. ... (View our Facebook Photo Album)
The powwow was part of the City's yearlong celebration to mark Kansas' 150th birthday and our state's rich heritage. It was also a fundraiser to help fund future powwows. More than $3,000 was donated from the nearly 1,300 people in attendance. Thank you! 'We Shall Remain' Series
The Indian Center will show the final two parts of the "We Shall Remain" documentary on Feb. 23 and March 9 as part of its Share our Culture Lecture Series. The lectures are free and open to the public.
The PBS documentary provides an unprecedented look at American Indians' fight to preserve their culture during pivotal points in U.S. history. |
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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
Feb. 18-20: 2011 Women's Fair, presented by Invision Productions, Expo Hall. Friday, Noon-8 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.-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 p.m.
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. March 2-6: 44th Annual Wichita Garden Show, throughout the Century II facility. Wednesday and Thursday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
March 4-6: Laughing Feet - A Music Revue, presented by Music Theatre for Young People, Mary Jane Teall Theater. Friday and Saturday, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, 2:30 p.m.
March 5: Youth Orchestra Concert, presented by the Wichita Symphony Youth Orchestra, 7 p.m., in Concert Hall. For more information and tickets, call (316) 267-7658 or purchase online. March 12: Big Boys Toy Show, presented by Regan Productions, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Expo Hall.
March 12-13: The Great Train Expo, presented by Train Expo Inc., 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Exhibition Hall.
March 12-13: CLASSICS - The Red Violin, 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. March 13: Romeo and Juliet, featuring The Crown of Russian Ballet and presented by the Wichita Grand Opera, 7 p.m., Mary Jane Teall Theater. For more information and tickets, call (316) 262-8054 or purchase online. March 22-24: Monty Python's SPAMALOT, presented by Theater League, 7:30 p.m., Concert Hall.
March 26: 10th Anniversary Gala Concert - "There's No Place Like Home," presented by Wichita Grand Opera, 6 p.m., Concert Hall. For more information and tickets, call (316) 262-8054 or purchase online. |
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Cowtown
Burlesque Debuts At Cowtown
Dr. Dillinger's Freaks and Floozies performance troupe is hosting "An Evening of Burlesque" at Old Cowtown Museum March 11-12. Both performances begin at 8 p.m. in Cowtown's Empire House Theatre.
This is the first time a burlesque show will be held at Cowtown. The unique style of theater is closely connected to Wichita's history. VIP tickets are being offered but are selling quickly!
Click here for details on ticket prices and a list of acts that will be performing.
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Arts Around Wichita
Our History Alive! Speaker & Dinner Series: "Water & Kansas History," 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Learn about the role of water in the settlement of the state, both historically and in the present day.
For more information, call (316) 264-0448, or go to botanica.org. Click here for a complete calendar of events.
Feb. 27: A Conversation with Louise Nevelson - A Theatrical Performance, 2 p.m.
Actress Nancy Lewis becomes the artist, embodying all the self-assurance and sharp wit that made Nevelson a great artist and personality of the New York art scene. Free with admission to the museum. For more information, call (316) 268-4921 or visit wichitaartmuseum.org. Click here for a complete calendar of events.
Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum
March 9: Special Lecture by Dr. Matthew Jockers of Stanford University about Wichita writer Charles Driscoll and the Irish in Kansas, 7 p.m. 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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