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City of Wichita
Arts & Culture Update
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December 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. |
Last-Minute Holiday Gifts
 There's no time to waste if you want to purchase a holiday gift at CityArts, Old Cowtown Museum or the Mid-America All-Indian Center. Friday is the last day before Christmas to visit any or all of the locations to find one-of-a-kind gifts for the art and history lovers in your life. And don't forget: CityArts also offers gift certificates that can be applied toward art classes and/or art supplies; Cowtown and Indian Center memberships are also available.
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City Collects 500 Letters to Santa
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Sheridan Bussard receives her grand prize certificate from John D'Angelo, manager of the City's Division of Arts & Cultural Services.
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Santa Claus just might get writer's cramp before he's finished writing his responses to Wichita area children this year -- but something tells us he won't mind!
In what's becoming a yearly tradition, the City of Wichita sent nearly 500 Letters to the North Pole filled with the holiday wishes of local boys and girls. The letters were dropped off Nov. 28-Dec. 14 at Century II, CityArts, the Mid-America All-Indian Center and Old Cowtown Museum.
In addition to getting a response from Santa himself, all children who participated were entered into a gift giveaway. Eight-year-old Sheridan Bussard of Wichita was chosen to receive the grand prize: a ride on a Wichita fire truck.
 Click here for the list of all gift
winners and a sampling of
some of the Letters to Santa
that were submitted.
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CityArts
(316) 462-2787
334 N. Mead
WichitaArts.com
Enroll Now!
A new year will soon be starting at CityArts  with winter art classes that are a step above anything you've seen before!
Sign up now to add some color to your life, whether it's on paper, canvas or a computer screen!
There are many new classes for adults and youth to choose from!
Digital Arts Open House
CityArts is opening a new Digital Arts Studio in January. Get a sneak peek at this high-tech space during an Open House from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 7.
Digital arts classes start the week of Jan. 9, which is perfect timing for those who want to learn all there is to know about the new digital camera, computer software program or camcorder they received for Christmas.
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Indian Center
New YouTube Channel Are you curious what goes on at a
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A video recapping the 2011 American Indian Festival is now on YouTube. |
powwow? Did you attend an event at the
Mid-America All-Indian Center in 2011 and want to relive memories? Are you looking for even more ways to interact with the museum?
All that and more is now possible through the Indian Center's new YouTube channel where videos will be added regularly.
We also want to include your videos on our channel. E-mail them to ascott@wichita.gov or mail a DVD to the Indian Center.
Become A Member Indian Center members receive a variety of benefits throughout the year that include members-only parties and special events, gift shop discounts, special gifts and more. Sign up as an individual or family. Click here to learn more and become a member today!
Support Our Mission Consider making a year-end gift to the Indian Center. In the past year, the museum has greatly increased its opportunities to share the American Indian culture with the community. However, we continue to need the support of donors to help us to engage, educate and enlighten people of all ages, cultural and social backgrounds.
Financial gifts to the center are fully tax deductible and may be given in honor of loved ones. For more information, contact Indian Center Director April Scott at (316) 350-3341 or ascott@wichita.gov.
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Happy Holidays!
The City of Wichita Division of Arts & Cultural Services wishes you the happiest of holidays.
Century II Performing Arts and Convention Center, CityArts, the Mid-America All-Indian Center and Old Cowtown Museum will be closed Saturday, Dec. 24-Monday, Dec. 26 in observance of the holiday.
The facilities will also be closed Saturday, Dec. 31-Monday, Jan. 2 for New Year's.
We look forward to sharing our programs and events with you in 2012! |
Century II
(316) 264-9121
225 W. Douglas
Unless otherwise noted, tickets can be purchased by calling (316) 219-4849 or online at wichitaTIX.com.
Jan. 4: TOPS in Blue, presented by McConnell Air Force Base, 7 p.m., Convention Hall. This event is free and open to the public.
Jan. 14-15: Wichita Bridal & Event Expo, presented by Alpha Promotions, Exhibition and Convention Halls. Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, 12 p.m.-5 p.m.
Jan. 14-15: CLASSICS - Tales of Scheherazade, presented by Wichita Symphony Orchestra, Concert Hall. Saturday, 8 p.m.; Sunday, 3 p.m. For tickets, call (316) 267-7658.
Jan. 20-22: Starbird-Devlin Rod & Customs Charities Car Show, presented by Cars for Charities Co., Expo, Convention and Exhibition Halls. Friday, Noon-10 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Jan. 27-29: Time for Three, presented by Wichita Symphony Orchestra, Concert Hall. Blue Jeans Concert - Friday, 8 p.m.; CLASSICS - Saturday, 8 p.m. and Sunday, 3 p.m. For tickets, call (316) 267-7658. |
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Cowtown
(316) 219-1871
1865 W. Museum Blvd.
'Have A Seat' At Cowtown
A new exhibit is open in Old Cowtown Museum's Empire Hall Gallery that is sure to make you want to sit down and rest for a spell.
"Have A Seat: An Exhibit of Period Seating from 1825-1895" puts a spotlight on a piece of furniture that is often overlooked as pieces of art. "The variety of chair design from the era is just amazing," said Cowtown director David Flask. "It's extremely interesting that so much attention to detail was given to something as simple as a chair." ... (read more) 2012 Will Be Busy Year!
A new calendar of events for 2012 is posted on Cowtown's Web site. Cowtown staff and volunteers are looking forward to new and unique ways to stage some of your favorite events!
Click here for a list of 2012 events so that you can add them to your calendars.
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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. 27: Art Start "Cowboys and the Wild West," 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
For preschoolers and their parents. Free, but reservations required. Call (316) 268-4929. Click here for a complete calendar of events.
Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum
Upcoming Exhibit: "Our Lives, Our Stories: America's Greatest Generation," Jan. 29-March 16
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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