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City of Wichita
Arts & Culture Update
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October 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. |
Letters to Santa Back For Second Year
 With Christmas in less than 60 days, the City of Wichita is doing its part once again to make sure children's holiday wishes get to the North Pole in time!
Letter drop-off boxes will be located at CityArts, Old Cowtown Museum and the Mid-America All-Indian Center Nov. 28-Dec. 14. Every letter dropped off in person by the deadline will receive a response from Santa himself. Letter writers will also be included in a drawing for a variety of gifts, including the grand prize of a ride on a Wichita fire truck.
Last year, the division received more than 300 letters for children throughout the Wichita area. For more information, contact Marketing Director Angela Cato at (316) 303-8639 or e-mail acato@wichita.gov.
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CityArts
(316) 462-2787
334 N. Mead
WichitaArts.com
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Dr. Richard Bergen, a renowned sculptor from Salina, is one of CityArts' featured Steampunk artists.
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Steampunk Art
CityArts is hosting its first-ever Steampunk mixed media art show, inspired by Cowtown Museum's Steampunk Day on Nov. 5 (see Cowtown section below). The exhibit "Steampunk: Beyond the Goggles" will be at CityArts Nov. 2-19.
Steampunk is a fascinating genre that combines Victorian-era Britain with the possibility of steam power, science fiction and alternate history. ... (learn more)
Holiday Workshops
CityArts' Holiday Classes and Workshops give everyone the opportunity to make holiday gifts that are as unique as the people on their shopping list! Nine classes and workshops are being offered in November/December. A complete list is posted on CityArts' Facebook page. Call (316) 462-2787 for additional information.
On Exhibit
Click here for information on CityArts' current exhibits.
Talk To Us
Have an idea or comment for CityArts staff? Your feedback is welcomed at cityartsfeedback@wichita.gov.
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Indian Center
 Learn How To Finger Weave
Local American Indian artist Betty McGarigle will lead a finger weaving class from 1-3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 19 at the Mid-America All-Indian Center. Students will be taught how to make their own finger-woven belts. Registration is $25 ($20 for Indian Center members).
Finger weaving is an American Indian art form that incorporates many unique techniques without using a loom. In this beginning class, McGarigle will guide participants step-by-step through the process. ... (read more) American Indian Foods The Indian Center's November Share Our Culture Lecture from 7-9 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 9 focuses on "American Indian Foods." Not only will participants learn about the different ingredients used in many traditional native foods, but they will also get to sample some of these mouth-watering dishes for themselves. Catrina Red Willow (Lakota) will lead the presentation and make the dishes ... (read more)
Book & Art Sale Thank you to the everyone who visited the  Indian Center's first-ever Book & Art Sale on Oct. 22. The center raised more than $1,000 from the sale of magazines, CDs, posters and other items from a variety of genres, including American Indian topics. Proceeds will be used to purchase artwork for the Indian Center museum as well as new books and media for the museum's reference library.
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Century II
(316) 264-9121
225 W. Douglas
Unless otherwise noted, tickets can be purchased by calling (316) 219-4 849 or online at wichitaTIX.com.
Oct. 29-30: Wichita Fall Home Remodeling and Decorating Expo, presented by R.J. Promotions, Expo Hall. Oct. 29-30: CLASSICS - Say Cello to Brahms, presented by Wichita Symphony Orchestra, Concert Hall. Saturday, 8 p.m.; Sunday, 3 p.m. For tickets, call (316) 267-7658. Nov. 5: Fashionetta, presented by Alpha Kappa Alpha, 6 p.m., Concert Hall. For more information, call (316) 613-5310. Nov. 5: Diwali Fest, presented by Cultural Association of India, 6 p.m., Exhibition Hall Balcony and Mary Jane Teall Theater. For more information, call (316) 689-9381. Nov. 12: KidFest 2011, presented by Regan Productions, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Expo Hall. Nov. 13: Youth Orchestra Performance, presented by Wichita Symphony Orchestra Youth Orchestras, 3 p.m., Concert Hall. For tickets, call (316) 267-7658. Nov. 19-20: CLASSICS - The Beat Goes On, presented by Wichita Symphony Orchestra, Concert Hall. Saturday, 8 p.m.; Sunday, 3 p.m. For tickets, call (316) 267-7658. Nov. 22: Tyler Perry's "The Haves and the Have Nots" Stage Play, 7:30 p.m., Concert Hall.
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Cowtown
(316) 219-1871
1865 W. Museum Blvd.
Trick-Or-Treat At Cowtown
 Old Cowtown Museum's highly anticipated "Hay, Hooves and Halloween" trick-or-treating event is almost here!
Children can look forward to face painting, crafts, costume contests, spooky stories, games, magic shows and candy this Saturday (Oct. 29) from 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. ....
(read more)
Melodrama's Final Weekend
There are only three more chances left to see "Trapped in a Villain's Web or Weave Me a Loan" before the melodrama finishes its run at Cowtown's Empire House Theater. Tickets for the 7 p.m. shows this Friday-Sunday are available online or over the phone .... (read more)
Steampunk's Fantasy World
Steampunk Day is coming to Cowtown on Saturday, Nov. 5. This isn't your ordinary Cowtown event. From 10 a.m.-4 p.m., visitors will enter an imaginary Victorian-era  world where ships fly, time machines exist and computers run on steam power. Fans of Victorian science fiction as well as adults/youth who are new to the genre will all be entertained by this day of fantasy! ... (read more)
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Arts Around Wichita
Oct. 28: Garden Storytime, 10 a.m. Regular garden admission applies. For more information, call (316) 264-0448 or go to botanica.org. Click here for a complete calendar of events.
Wichita Art Museum
Oct. 28: Final Friday, 5-8 p.m.
Come celebrate the creative spirit of the "The Lawrence Lithography Workshop: Suites and Portfolios" exhibition. The Muse will be open for dinner from 5-7 p.m. For more information, call (316) 268-4921 or visit wichitaartmuseum.org. Click here for a complete calendar of events.
Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum
Nov. 17-18: 21st Annual Wreath Festival, Bake Sale & Luncheon, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Cost $12, includes admission. Lunch served 11 a.m.-1 p.m. 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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