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April 2012
| | Brought to you by the City of Wichita, Kansas' Division of Arts & Cultural Services. Click here to learn more about City of Wichita-managed museums, art galleries, arts programs and cultural centers. |
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WeMakeArtHappen.com is a project supported by The Arts Council and the City of Wichita's Arts & Cultural Services Division. This website is a place where nonprofit arts organizations and individual artists put their projects before the public and ask individual citizens to become project partners. Think of it as a local version of Kickstarter.com.
Right now, WeMakeArtHappen.com is accepting the next round of creative project proposals to post online. The projects must have a $500 minimum budget. Click here to learn more.
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Fourth District Art Competition Attracts Top High School Artists
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First Place Entry "Self Portrait" by Wichita Northeast Magnet Senior Tamara Cummings will soon be on its way to the U.S. Capitol to be displayed for a year.
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The top entries in the Kansas Fourth District Congressional Art Exhibition are on display in the CityArts Main Hall through April 21. The show is sponsored by the Office of Congressman Mike Pompeo to recognize the artistic talents of high school students living in his district. ... (read more about the show and other exhibits currently on display).The public is invited to a reception for the high school artists from 1-3 p.m. on Saturday, April 21 at CityArts. Congressman Pompeo is scheduled to attend.
Spring Art Classes ContinueWhat are you doing the week of April 23rd? We hope  you'll be at CityArts taking one of the more than 25 adult and youth classes that begin that week. CityArts' Google calendar is an easy way to keep track of which classes best fit your schedule. You can also find complete class descriptions in our Spring brochure.
CityArts Has Big Summer Plans CityArts wants to be your destination for summer fun! Between youth summer camps, teen activities and adult creative choices, you and your family won't have any trouble finding something new to try. You'll also meet a lot of great people along the way. Watch for our Summer Class Brochure in the May 11 Wichita Eagle and on online at WichitaArts.com. The summer session begins the week of June 11. Go to our Facebook page to share some of your favorite summer memories at CityArts.
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Indian Center
Build Your Powwow Knowledge  | |
"Men's Regalia" is the topic of the April 25 lecture. Participants will learn about the relationship between ceremonial clothing and different styles of dance.
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The Mid-America All-Indian Center is saving a place for you at its Powwow Lecture Series. Lectures take place from 7-9 p.m. every other Wednesday April 25-June 13.
Each presentation focuses on a different aspect of powwows. The series is one way the Indian Center is getting the public ready for its 2nd Annual American Indian Festival, July 14-15 at Century II.
As an added bonus, the Indian Center gift shop and Museum will be open extended hours with free admission during the Powwow Series.
Festival Volunteers Needed The Indian Center is looking for individuals and groups to volunteer in various capacities for four-hour shifts during its American Indian Festival. Give staff a call, e-mail or stop in person for more information. Volunteer training sessions will be offered June 27 and 30 for anyone who is interested. All volunteers receive free admission to the festival.
Upcoming Events April 21: 13th Annual School's Out Powwow & Youth Resource Fair, 4-9 p.m. Sponsored by USD 259 Title VII Native American Education Program. Free and open to the public.
June 9: Beginning Beaded Feather Earring Class, 1-3 p.m. Free for members and $25 for non-members. June 23: Beginning Shawl-Making Class, 1-3 p.m. $20 for members and $25 for non-members.
Stay updated on all Indian Center events through our Google calendar.
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Unless otherwise noted, tickets can be purchased by calling (316) 219-4 849 or online at wichitaTIX.com.
April 14-15: CLASSICS - Beethoven Blowout, presented by Wichita Symphony Orchestra, Concert Hall. Saturday, 8 p.m.; Sunday, 3 p.m. For tickets, call (316) 267-7658.
April 21: 17th Annual Midwest Winefest Grand Tasting and Auction, presented by Guadalupe Health Foundation, 6-9 p.m., Exhibition and Convention Halls.
April 21-22: Don Pasquale, presented by Wichita Grand Opera, Mary Jane Teall Theater. Saturday, 7 p.m.; Sunday, 3 p.m. For tickets, call (316) 262-8054.
April 27-29: All About Her Expo & Craft Fair, Exhibition Hall. Friday, 6-9 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
April 27-29: Seussical - The Musical, presented by Music Theatre for Young People, Mary Jane Teall Theater. Friday and Saturday, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, 2:30 p.m.
April 27: Joe Bonamassa, presented by J&R Adventures, 8 p.m., Concert Hall.
April 28: POPS - The Ladies of Motown featuring Radiance, presented by Wichita Symphony Orchestra,
8 p.m., Convention Hall. For tickets, call (316) 267-7658.
May 2: Giselle (featuring Moscow Festival Ballet), presented by Wichita Grand Opera, 7 p.m., Concert Hall. For tickets, call (316) 262-8054.
May 4-6: Save Me A Dance!, presented by Signature Exploratory Theatre & Arts, Mary Jane Teall Theater. Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m.
May 8-10: In The Heights (National Broadway Tour), presented by Theater League, 7:30 p.m., Concert Hall.
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Cowtown
(316) 350-3323
1865 W. Museum Blvd.
Civil War With A Cowtown Twist
You haven't seen a Civil War battle until you've seen it fought at Old Cowtown Museum. Cowtown's annual Civil War Day will take place Saturday, April 21, and it includes a full day of activities and demonstrations from 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Civil War Day is the kickoff event to Cowtown's Spring season.
Get ready for lots of action on the battlefield and the sounds of cannons and rifles all around. New additions to the schedule include a lecture by J.C. Combs on "Minstrel Shows of the Civil War Era" and a performance of Civil War-era spirituals by the ARISE singers.Click here for a complete schedule. Call (316) 350-3323 for more information.
Melodrama Tickets on Sale
The next chance to enjoy melodrama theater at
 Cowtown is May 11-12 and May 18-19 with the arrival of "Someone Save My Baby, Ruth! or Foil That Villain!" Tickets are on sale now for the 7 p.m. performances in Empire House Theater. They may be purchased online through WichitaTIX or by calling (316) 350-3323. Don't wait too long to reserve your seat. The melodrama performances in March were near sellouts. Melodrama is part of Cowtown's "Empire House Live!" 2012 concert/theater series. Keep up with all the events by bookmarking this page.
Cowtown's Empire Hall is home to many exhibits throughout the year that put an added spotlight on historial topics. The exhibits are included with museum admission.
Here are the shows currently on display: - "Believe it or Not: True Medical Stories from the Wichita Frontier"
- "How the Garden Grows: The Original Organic Garden"
Click here for photos and details about these exhibits.
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Arts Around Wichita
Through May 1: Tulip DisplayA dazzling display of more than 48,000 tulips in brilliant shades of yellow, red, pink, purple and orange wait to greet you the moment you enter the gardens. More than 90 varieties are artfully arranged in flower beds throughout the gardens, a diversification that results in a beautiful spring show. This cross-section gives you the opportunity to see new and unique bulb colors to enjoy or to use as inspiration for your home landscape. For more information, call (316) 264-0448 or go to botanica.org. Click here for a complete calendar of events.
Wichita Art Museum
May 5: Visions of Mexican Art Exhibition Opening," 5-6 p.m. members only, 6-8 p.m. open to public
Join the Wichita Art Museum as it celebrates the 150th anniversary of Cinco de Mayo with an opening reception for Visions of Mexican Art from the Mexico Consulate in Kansas City. Embrace the vibrant culture of Mexico at this family-friendly party with food and drink specials, live music and crafts for children. For more information, call (316) 268-4921. Click here for a complete calendar of events.
Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum
April 25: Senior Wednesday, 10 a.m.
Local artist Bill Rutherford will share his architectural sculptures.These delightful brass, copper and glass sculptures are wonderful miniature representations of historic structures in and around Wichita. $2 programming fee for non-members; members free. For more information about attractions and events at the Historical Museum, 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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