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City of Wichita
Arts & Culture Update
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November 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. |
Drop Off Letters to Santa Through Dec. 14
It's that special time of year when children everywhere pick up their crayons, pens, glitter, scissors and construction paper to write one very important letter -- their Letters to Santa! 
Make sure your child's letter gets to the North Pole on time by dropping it off at Century II (Concert Hall entrance), CityArts, the Mid-America All-Indian Center or Old Cowtown Museum before Dec. 14.
Every letter dropped off in person (either by adult or child) by the deadline will get a response from Santa himself. Letter writers will also be included in a drawing for a variety of gifts from the City of Wichita, including the grand prize of a ride to school on a Wichita fire truck. Click here for complete list of gifts and participation guidelines.
For more information, contact Angela Cato, Arts & Cultural Services Division, at (316) 303-8639 or acato@wichita.gov.
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CityArts
(316) 462-2787
334 N. Mead
WichitaArts.com
Art-Inspired Holiday Gifts
CityArts is the place to find unique holiday gifts for art lovers of all ages. As an added bonus,  many gifts are already pre-wrapped. Click here to find out what's on sale.
And don't forget - gift certificates may also be purchased that can be applied toward art classes or class supplies. Select a specific class or give your friend or family member credit toward the class of his/her choice. To find out more about gift certificates, call (316) 462-2787 or stop by the CityArts front desk.
Holiday Break Art Days
Registration is going on now for Holiday Break Art Days at CityArts Dec. 27-30. The classes are the perfect activity for your child during winter school break.
Sessions from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. are geared toward youth ages 6-16. There's a different art theme for each day. Sign up your child for one day or every day. It's your choice. Register online or call (316) 462-2787.
On Exhibit
Click here for information on CityArts' current exhibits.
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Indian Center
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The Indian Center is offering 20 percent off all gift shop purchases this Saturday as part of its Holiday Open House.
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Saturday Community Events This Saturday Dec. 3 will be a busy day at the Mid-America All-Indian Center, and you are invited to take part in the fun! Take a look at what's happening in just a few short days ...
- Holiday Open House
10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Find unique gifts for those on your holiday shopping lists. Authentic American Indian-made jewelry, Christmas music, cards, dvds, shawls, children's items, keepsakes and more. Register for prizes. Watch artist demonstrations and meet the artists. Special 20% off all gift shop purchases that day as well as $1 museum admission ($6 savings). Refreshments will be served.
- Beginning Shawl-Making Class
1 p.m.-3 p.m.
Learn to make a beautiful shawl using the same techniques handed down by generations of American Indians.
Registration fees are $20 for Indian Center members and $25 for non-members. For more information or to enroll, contact Education Coordinator Crystal Flannery-Bachicha at (316) 350-3345 or e-mail cbachicha@wichita.gov.
Share Our Culture Lecture Join us for the next installment of the Share Our Culture Lecture Series, "Giving Thanks," from 7-9 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 15. Beau Waterman (Dakota/Seneca) is the speaker. ... (read more)
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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.
Dec. 3-4: 2011 Festival of Trees, presented by Goodwill Industries of Kansas, Exhibition Hall Balcony. Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 3: ARISE, Thy Light Has Come, presented by African Americans Renewing Interest in Spirituals Ensemble, 7 p.m., Mary Jane Teall Theater. Dec. 8-10: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (National Broadway Tour), presented by Theater League, 7:30 p.m., Concert Hall. Dec. 9-11: URINETOWN, presented by Music Theatre for Young People, Mary Jane Teall Theater. Friday and Saturday, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, 2:30 p.m. Dec. 13: The Spirit of the Season (A Free Family Holiday Concert), presented by Wichita Symphony Orchestra, 7:30 p.m., Convention Hall. For information, call (316) 267-7658. Dec. 17: Say What?! Improv, presented by Century II and Say What?! Improv, 8 p.m., Mary Jane Teall Theater. Dec. 17-18: The Nutcracker, presented by Ballet Wichita, Concert Hall. Saturday, 8 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m.
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Cowtown
(316) 219-1871
1865 W. Museum Blvd.
Victorian Christmas
Old Cowtown Museum is ready to kick off its 36th year of entertaining families with its highly anticipated Victorian Christmas celebration. The festivities take place from 6-9 p.m. over two weekends -- Dec. 2-3 and Dec. 9-10. [Admission rates]
Visitors may take photos with Santa, join in children's crafts, watch re-enactments of "Twas the Night Before Christmas," enjoy dancing by the Dixie Lee Saloon Girls, purchase food, holiday decor/gifts and more.
Catered Christmas dinner will be served Dec. 9 and Dec. 10. Click here for Christmas dinner ticket pricing (includes admission to Victorian Christmas) and the menu.
Breakfast With Santa
Now is the time to reserve your child's seat for the Saturday, Dec. 3 Breakfast With Santa. Tickets may be purchased online at WichitaTIX.com.
Breakfast begins at 9 a.m. and is followed by a variety of crafts and activities that include sending a personalized message to the North Pole. ... (read more)
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Arts Around Wichita
Through Dec. 31: Illuminations, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Tickets are $7 for adults ($6 members) and $5 for youth ages 3-12. Member Appreciation Night is scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 6. For more information, call (316) 264-0448 or go to botanica.org. Click here for a complete calendar of events.
Wichita Art Museum
Dec. 16: A Supreme Holiday Party, 6-11 p.m.
Celebrate the holidays with Mary Wilson from the Supremes. Hear the former Supremes member sing and reminisce about her life. Make reservations online or call (316) 268-4921. Click here for a complete calendar of events.
Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum
Dec. 17: Victorian Christmas Tour in the Wichita Cottage, 2-3 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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