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City of Wichita
Arts & Culture Update |
March 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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Discussing Future of Wichita Arts & Culture Industry
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(Left to Right) John D'Angelo, Teddie Barlow, Chris Gulick and Ann Keefer participate in a panel discussion about "Building Audiences" on March 17. |
The City of Wichita has launched a six-part "Arts & Culture Industry Lecture Series" to bring the community together to discuss how local arts organizations and artists can successfully adapt to the changing arts environment.
The first lecture, "Building Audiences," was held on March 17 and included an informative panel discussion and questions from the audience. Ann Keefer, representing the Tallgrass Film Festival, Teddy Barlow, Old Cowtown Museum, and local artist Chris Gulick shared examples of innovative programing that created buzz and had a positive effect on attendance and community word-of-mouth.
The City is looking forward to continuing the conversation during future lectures. Atists, arts and culture organizations and the public are invited to attend. It's in everyone's best interest to have a strong arts sector in Wichita. Broad community input and involvement is needed to make sure that happens. ... (calendar of upcoming lectures) |
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CityArts
(316) 462-2787
334 N. Mead
Give Into Urge To Take Art Class
Spring art classes start next week - and we want you in our classrooms! There is so much to choose from inclu ding NEW Saturday kids classes and adult classes in filmmaking and stained glass. Sign up today and be amazed at what you can create for your own personal pleasure or as gifts for family and friends.
Register online for adult and youth art classes or call (316) 462-2787.
Peek Inside Classrooms
Ever thought about taking a pottery, digital photography or filmmaking class at CityArts but just didn't know what to expect? All your questions are now answered through a series of classroom videos that are available on CityArts' YouTube channel. Take a look and then tell us what you think on our Facebook page. Exhibit Lineup
The 25th annual Art Show at the Dog show is currently on display in both CityArts' Main and Upper Galleries! Click here for more information.
Coming in April: Kansas Art Guild and Friends University Senior Art Project exhibits. |
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Indian Center
(316) 350-3341
650 N. Seneca
Help Us Spread the Word
Planning continues at the Mid-America All-Indian Center for the first-ever American Indian Festival. It will be held July 9-10 at Century II to celebrate Kansas' 150th birthday. There will be a Contest Powwow, Indian Art Market, vendors and hands-on kids activities. The Indian Center is spreading the word around Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma that everyone is welcome. It will be a huge celebration in honor of the people for which Kansas and Wichita are named. The Indian Center needs your help. What are your suggestions for ways to build excitement for the festival? Post your ideas on our Facebook page. Eagle Release Honors Soldiers A rehabilitated bald eagle named Spirit was released back into the wild during a Feb. 26 ceremony
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at the Indian Center that was attended by 1,000 people. The entire afternoon was dedicated to Sgt. Eric Nettleton and Spcl. Thomas Moffitt, two Wichita soldiers who sacrificed their lives in the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. ... (more about the event and photos)
Share Our Culture Lectures
March 23: "American Indian Hand Games," 7-9 p.m. Dan Rutledge and Jasmine Red Willow, speakers.
April 13: "American Indian Arts & Crafts," 7-9 p.m. Lynn Stumblingbear, speaker. This program is the official kickoff of the "Share Our Culture Powwow Series." Wednesday night lectures in April through July will focus on individual aspects of powwow ceremonies in anticipation of the American Indian Festival on July 9-10 at Century II.
Learn more about the lecture series.
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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
March 22-24: Monty Python's SPAMALOT (National Broadway Tour), presented by Theater League, 7:30 p.m., Concert Hall.
March 26: 10th Anniversary Gala - "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. April 2: "Duet Magic!" on the Wichita Wurlitzer, presented by Wichita Theatre Organ, 7 p.m., Exhibition Hall. For more information, call (316) 712-3239 or go online.
April 9-10: CLASSICS - Rachin' Out, 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.
April 15-17: ANNIE, presented by Music Theatre for Young People, Mary Jane Teall Theater. Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, 2:30 p.m.
April 16: 16th Annual Midwest Winefest Grand Tasting, presented by Guadalupe Health Foundation, 6 p.m., Exhibition Hall.
April 26-28: THE COLOR PURPLE (National Broadway Tour), presented by Theater League, 7:30 p.m., Concert Hall.
April 29 and May 1: Daughter of the Regiment, presented by Wichita Grand Opera, 7 p.m., Mary Jane Teall Theater. For more information and tickets, call (316) 262-8054 or purchase online. April 30: POPS - Take Me Home: A Tribute to John Denver, presented by Wichita Symphony Orchestra, 8 p.m., Convention Hall. For more information and tickets, call (316) 267-7658 or purchase online. |
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Cowtown
Civil War Day
Civil War Day on Saturday, April 16 is Cowtown's first communitywide event of the year, and it's shaping up to an unforgettable day that will appeal to everyone.
Visitors will be treated to battle re-enactments between the North and South, weaponry displays, vendors selling Civil War-inspired merchandise, live singing and dancing and a full lineup of lectures. ... ( read more)
Burlesque A Hit!
Two sold-out crowds enjoyed "An Evening of Burlesque" March 11-12 at Cowtown. Local performance troupe Dr. Dillinger's Freaks and Floozies hosted the event that included
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regional and local burlesque dancers, an all-girl ukulele band, comedy and sideshow acts and Vaudeville performances.
Audience members were left wanting more -- and people are already asking, "When is the next burlesque show?"
For now "An Evening of Burlesque" was a one-time special engagement. But that doesn't mean audience demand can't bring it back. With so much going on at Cowtown these days, anything is possible! |
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Arts Around Wichita
April 9: Daffodil Show, 1-5 p.m.
Join members of the Wichita Daffodil Society to see the latest and greatest daffodil blooms that the Wichita area has to offer. Admission to the show is free; regular admission applies to view the gardens. For more information, call (316) 264-0448, or go to botanica.org. Click here for a complete calendar of events.
Wichita Art Museum
March 25: Final Friday, 5-8 p.m.
Celebrate Final Friday at the Wichita Art Museum and experience a New York City street corner in honor of the exhibition, "New York, New York! The 20th Century." See street performers, artists and musicians and purchase an authentic New York City hot dog, straight off the cart. The Muse will also be open for dinner from 5-7 p.m. For dinner reservations, call (316) 268-4973. For event information, call (316) 268-4921 or visit wichitaartmuseum.org. Click here for a complete calendar of events.
Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum
April 9: Author Event, 2 p.m.
Jim Mason, author of a new book illustrating the history of Wichita's riverside parks, will present an illustrated lecture and book signing, followed by a trolley tour of our most historic parks. Tour is by reservation only at $20 per ticket. Space is limited. For more information, call (316) 265-9314 or go to wichitahistory.org. Click here for a complete calendar of events.
Go Wichita Convention and Visitors 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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