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City of Wichita
Arts & Culture Update |
July 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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Wichita Flight Festival
Concert Act To Be Announced Aug. 3
With the Wichita Flight Festival quickly approaching on Aug. 20-21 at Jabara Airport, curiosity is building about the lineup for the Saturday night Twilight Air Show and Concert. The wait is almost over. This year's air show performers and concert band will be announced next week during an Aug. 3 press conference. As soon as the formal announcement is made, the festival's Web site will be updated with all of the exciting details!
Tickets for the Twilight Air Show and Concert will be $5. Advance tickets will be sold at WichitaTIX.com; they may also be purchased at the gate.
Volunteers Needed
The Wichita Flight Festival is currently looking for volunteers. Learn more here.
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CityArts
(316) 462-2787
334 N. Mead
WichitaArts.com
KS Poet To Visit CityArts
 CityArts is very pleased to present a reading by writer/artist Harley Elliott on Thursday, Aug. 18. His appearance is part of CityArts' ongoing lecture series that focuses on the visual arts and humanities. ... (read more)
Reliving summer; looking ahead to fall art classes
CityArts has posted a new video on its YouTube channel that highlights the creativity and imagination of young summer campers who staged their own fashion show!
CityArts' summer art classes end Aug. 5, but a new session of adult and youth classes start Sept. 12. Be on the lookout for CityArts' fall class brochure that will be published in the Aug. 19 Wichita Eagle and available online at WichitaArts.com.
On Exhibit
Click here for information on CityArts' current exhibits.
Coming soon:
Aug. 3: Jami Moore, mixed media, Upper Galleries
Aug. 8: Bob Schwann Studios, mixed media, Main Gallery
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Indian Center
Enroll now! American Indian Festival huge success in its first year The 4,000 people who attended the American Indian Festival July 9-10 at Century II Expo Hall experienced an event that exceeded  | | Look at photos from the American Indian Festival and add your comments on the Indian Center's Facebook page. |
everyone's expectations. More than 100 American Indians participated in the contest powwow and vendors from around the country sold artwork and jewelry of impeccable quality. The animal demonstrations that involved eagles from the Eagle Valley Raptor Center and horses from Old Cowtown Museum were also a huge hit with kids and adults. The festival was a true celebration of the American Indian people, their culture and talents. Thank you to everyone who attended. Be sure to circle July 14-15, 2012 on your calendars for the 2nd Annual American Indian Festival. Same place. Same Times. Bigger things to come!  | |
One of the many fine art booths at the American Indian Festival.
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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. July 30-31: 8th Annual Bridal Expo, presented by Alpha Promotions, Exhibition Hall. Saturday, 10 a.m. -4 p.m.; Sunday, noon-4 p.m. Tickets available at the door.
July 31: "Novias de Mexico," presented by Ballet Folklorico Huehuecoyotl, 7 p.m., Mary Jane Teall Theater.
Aug. 5-7: "Disney's The Little Mermaid," presented by Music Theatre of Wichita, Concert Hall. Friday, 8 p.m.; Saturday, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. For tickets, call 265-3107.
Aug. 10-14: "Disney's The Little Mermaid," presented by Music Theatre of Wichita, Concert Hall. Wednesday-Friday, 8 p.m.; Saturday, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. For tickets, call 265-3107.
Aug. 20: "Diamond Jubilee - 60 Years of Harmony," presented by Wichita Chorus Sweet Adelines International, 7:30 p.m., Mary Jane Teall Theater.
Aug. 26-28: BlackTop Nationals, presented by Ford Motor Company, in and around Century II and downtown Wichita.
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Cowtown
(316) 219-1871
1865 W. Museum Blvd.
Special Exhibits in Empire Hall
Old Cowtown Museum is famous for its gunfights and saloon girls, but it's also home to some thought-provoking special exhibits that are housed year-round inside Empire Hall.
Currently on display in the Empire Hall Exhibit Gallery:"The exhibits allow us to explore certain topics more in-depth than usual and showcase many artifacts that are not always available to the public," said Cowtown Director David Flask.
This added attraction is compliments of Cowtown's Curator Amy Loch and Assistant Curator Teddie Barlow who have a knack from creating colorful and intricate displays that amaze visitors.
All Empire Hall exhibits are included in the cost of admission to Cowtown. For more information, call (316) 219-1871.
Age of the Gunfighter
Gunfighters will be invading Cowtown on Saturday, Sept. 3 for the exciting Age of the Gunfighter event. It is a Reenactment Guild of America-sanctioned competition, so the streets are sure to be filled with trigger-happy cowboys. ... (read more)
A Fourth to Remember
Cowtown's Celebrate America event on July 2 brought out nearly 1,000 people who were all smiles throughout the day -- despite the heat! A photo album is posted on Cowtown's Facebook page.
Were you part of our Fourth of July fun? Post a Facebook comment and tell us what you liked best!
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Arts Around Wichita
Sept. 23: Alfresco Gala, 6:30-11 p.m. For one night only, the gardens will be transformed into stunning outdoor dining rooms for our annual Alfresco Gala. Join us for a harmonious blend of good company, great cuisine, refreshing cocktails and beautiful gardens, all with an Italian flair and all to benefit Botanica. At 8:30 p.m., continue the celebration in the Meadow with the Afterglow Party, featuring the fabulous live music of Blue Eyed Soul. Reserve your spot online or by calling Kathy Scott or Jamee Ross by September 16. Tickets are $100. For more information, call (316) 264-0448 or go to botanica.org. Click here for a complete calendar of events.
Wichita Art Museum
Aug. 6: Family Origami: Fishing for Dreams Workshop
Kids and parents will learn how to make Origami fish and learn about other Japanese paper crafts. Origami artist Tomiyo Tajiri and friends will lead this free activity in the Great Hall. For more information, call (316) 268-4921 or visit wichitaartmuseum.org. Click here for a complete calendar of events.
Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum
Aug. 11: Museum Kids Day, 2-3 p.m.
Youth will learn how to find clues in old photographs, diaries and other documents from the past to determine what life was like long ago. 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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