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City of Wichita
Arts & Culture Update
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August 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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  Flight Festival Photo Gallery
Wichita Flight Festival Delivers on 'Fun'
The 2011 Wichita Flight Festival started off strong on Saturday, Aug. 20 with people lining up at the gate wanting to be the first ones inside to experience the "Fun of Flight" they had heard so much about. With such a high level of community anticipation, it's no surprise that before the festival ended late Sunday afternoon, an estimated 15,000 people had walked through the gates at Colonel James Jabara Airport. (Nearly 4,000 people alone attended Saturday night's Twilight Air Show and Concert with the first 500 receiving a gift compliments of Coleman Co.) ... (read more)
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CityArts
(316) 462-2787
334 N. Mead
WichitaArts.com
Visit Open House Tonight
CityArts will be hosting an Open House on Friday, Aug. 26, in conjunction with its Final Friday activities. The Open House will take place from 5:30-9 p.m.
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The pottery classroom was a popular stop during CityArts' 2010 Open House
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CityArts' classrooms will be open, and teachers will be on hand to lead demonstrations and answer questions. This is your opportunity to learn about all the traditional and nontraditional art classes CityArts offers for people of all ages (download Fall Brochure).
If you find a class you like, registrations will be taken that night for classes that start the week of Sept. 12.
CityArts Seeking Feedback Do you have a suggestion about a new art class CityArts could offer? Are you interested in becoming an art instructor? Or, do you have the name of an artist you would like to see in CityArts' exhibition galleries? CityArts wants to hear from you. Send an e-mail to CityArtsFeedback@wichita.gov and tell us what you're thinking!
On Exhibit
Click here for information on CityArts' current exhibits.
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Indian Center
Blackbear Bosin Art
The Mid-America All-Indian Center Museum, in collaboration with Dr. David Simmonds, is currently displaying his family's private collection of original artwork by  | |
With his art, Blackbear Bosin helped enhance a better understanding of his heritage by presenting it so beautifully to the world.
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Blackbear Bosin. The exhibit runs through Friday,
Sept. 30 in the museum's Main Gallery. Bosin is one of the founding members of the Indian Center and the artist behind the iconic Keeper of the Plains statue ... (read more)  | |
Painting by Kineu Rutledge
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Artist Reception "Manidoo Waabiwin," a new exhibit by Wichita high school student Kineu Rutledge will open with a reception on Friday, Sept. 30 at the Indian Center. The event will be from 6-8 p.m. and included in Final Friday festivities. "Manidoo Waabiwin" means "Seeing through the Spirit." Rutledge is an Ojibwe and Meswaki artist and attends Wichita Northeast Magnet High School. The reception will also recognize the closing of the Blackbear Bosin exhibit. Indian Taco Vendor The Indian Center is currently seeking an Indian taco vendor. More information and vendor application form is available here. |
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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. Sept. 24: POPS Concert, featuring Chris Botti, presented by Wichita Symphony Orchestra, 8 p.m., Convention Hall. For tickets, call (316) 267-7658.
Sept. 30-Oct. 2: 2011 Holiday Galleria, presented by Junior League of Wichita, Expo Hall.
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Cowtown
(316) 219-1871
1865 W. Museum Blvd.
Gunfights and More Gunfights
Gunfighters will be invading Old Cowtown Museum 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.
Serious gunfighting teams are coming from Texas, Missouri and Colorado, with more states to be announced. ... (read more)
Our 'Green' Ancestors
The "Next to Godliness: Cleaning the Victorian Way" exhibit at Cowtown gives visitors a look at a much simpler time when people made do with what they had because money and materials were hard to come by. Displays of cleaning tools and artifacts are included.
People who visit this exhibit will learn how to make a "green" cleaning kit using the same materials and ingredients our prairie relatives utilized.
All Empire Hall exhibits are included in the cost of admission to Cowtown. For more information, call (316) 219-1871.
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Celebrate KS' Birthday
A statewide party to celebrate Kansas' 150th birthday is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 8 in downtown Wichita. Everyone is invited! The celebration includes a Sunflower Parade, booths spotlighting Kansas cities and businesses and a "Kansas: Home on the Range" concert. Now is your time to sign up to be a participant in the parade. There can't be too many marching bands, floats and antique cars at this party! More information and parade and vendor applications are available at KS150.org. |
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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. 27: Family Artventure: On the Road Again, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Hit the road through art this month. Explore how paths and pavement have shaped America and make a transportation collage in the studio. Family Artventure is free and lasts about an hour. Simply stop by the Welcome Desk to begin your Artventure. For more information, call (316) 268-4921 or visit wichitaartmuseum.org. Click here for a complete calendar of events.
Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum
Sept. 10: Dr. Schulyler Jones, CBE - "A Stranger Abroad" Reception and Book Signing, 7 p.m.
Bid Farewell to Professor Jones, native son, grandson of J.R. Mead, and captain of the British Empire. 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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