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June 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. |
The Arts Mean Business in Wichita
Nonprofit arts and culture is a $66.2 million industry in Wichita that supports 2,006 jobs and generates $6.5 million in local and state government revenue.
That was some of the good economic news shared by Randy Cohen, vice president of Research and Policy for Americans for the Arts in Washington, D.C., during a visit to Wichita yesterday to speak to business, civic and arts leaders at a breakfast sponsored by The Arts Council. These tangible facts and figures are included in the just-released Arts & Economic Prosperity Report IV published by Americans for the Arts. Wichita was one of 186 cities to participate in the report that has been endorsed by the National Conference of State Legislatures, The United States Conference of Mayors, National Association of Counties, National League of Cities and other noted groups.
Keep these figures top of mind. That way when anyone asks you about the arts and their value to Wichita, you'll immediately have an answer that shows why arts organizations are businesses in their own right.
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Summer Art Camps Take Kids To Past, Present and FutureIf you're still looking for something fun for your child
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"Creative Kitchen" campers put their own unique design on glasses that are sure to be hits at the family dinner table!
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to do this summer, look no further than CityArts! Space is still available in these specially themed art camps: - Renaissance, June 25-29
- Get in the Game, July 9-13
- Art Around the World, July 23-27
- Picasso and Braque Go To
- the Movies, July 30-Aug. 3
- Digital Age,
Aug. 6-10.
Learn more about these summer camps on page 7 of our Summer Brochure or call (316) 350-3245. Register online at WichitaTIX.com.
From Digital Dream To RealityOne goal of the CityArts Digital Arts Studio is to give budding and experienced artists the tools they need to create and inspire others. That's why, in addition to a full slate of classes, the Digital Arts Studio offers rentals of equipment, computers and studio space. To find out more, click here or call (316) 350-3245. Gallery Exhibits This is your last chance to enjoy three exhibits at CityArts before they close on Saturday
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: "Body of Work," paintings by Kansas City-based Teresa Magel; "In the Eyes of the Beholder," photography by Dave St. John; and "Carving in the Dark," wood carvings by Ron Davidson. If you haven't seen them yet, there's still time to stop by and purchase a piece for your personal collection! Click here for more about these shows and upcoming exhibits.
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Indian Center
American Indian Festival a cultural celebration for everyone to enjoy
The 2nd Annual American Indian Festival is less than a month away, and we hope July 14-15 is circled on your  calendars! After all, it's the biggest event of the year for the Mid-America All-Indian Center, and everyone is invited.
If you're curious what you'll see, take a look at this video from last year at the same, great indoor location -- Century II Expo Hall. We promise an unforgettable Contest Powwow, premiere Indian Fine Art Market and mouth-watering Indian tacos. And that's just some of what you can see and do.
Click here for hours and ticket prices or call (316) 350-3340. See you at July 14 and 15 at the American Indian Festival!
New Tipis Popular Attraction
The addition of three tipis to the Indian Center Museum  have definitely caught the attention of some our littlest visitors who enjoy the opportunity to go inside and touch pieces that are connected to American Indian history.
Two new life-size tipis -- measuring 18 feet and 12 feet high -- can now be found outdoors in the Plains Indians Encampment Exhibit along with a grass house and natural habitat area. The exhibit shows how Plains Indians lived in the 1850s.
A small, kid-sized, eight-foot tipi (pictured above) will be kept inside in the Museum area to serve as a quiet reading space for children. It was hand-painted by local Elder Dan Herman, a Cherokee Indian, and his granddaughter Ivy. Plans are already in the works to build a bookshelf for the indoor tipi that is shaped like a fire pit.
Shawl-Making Class
The Indian Center is offering a "Beginning Shawl-Making" class at 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 23. The cost is $20 for members and $25 for non-members. To sign up, call (316) 350-3345.
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Unless otherwise noted, tickets can be purchased by calling (316) 219-4 849 or online at wichitaTIX.com.
June 21-23: Common Threads Quilt Show, presented by Prairie Quilt Guild, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Expo Hall.
June 27-July 1: 9 to 5, presented by Music Theatre of Wichita, Concert Hall. Wednesday-Friday, 8 p.m.; Saturday, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. For tickets, call (316) 265-3107.
July 11-15: Honk!, presented by Music Theatre of Wichita, Concert Hall. Wednesday-Friday, 8 p.m.; Saturday, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. For tickets, call (316) 265-3107.
July 14-15: 2nd Annual American Indian Festival, presented by Mid-America All-Indian Center, Expo Hall. Saturday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
July 17: "Safety Last" - Silent Film, presented by Wichita Theatre Organ, 7:30 p.m., Exhibition Hall. For tickets, call (316) 712-3239.
July 25-29: Singin' in the Rain, presented by Music Theatre of Wichita, Concert Hall. Wednesday-Friday, 8 p.m.; Saturday, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. For tickets, call (316) 265-3107.
July 28: Craftapalooza, presented by Montage Festivals, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Convention Hall. This event is free and open to the public.
July 28-29: Summer Bridal Expo, presented by Alpha Promotions, Exhibition Hall. Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sunday, noon-4 p.m.
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Cowtown
(316) 350-3323
1865 W. Museum Blvd.
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Red, White and Rowdy! 
Old Cowtown Museum is the place to be Saturday, June 30 for the ultimate Fourth of July party. "Celebrate America" festivities will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., giving families the perfect mix of old-style entertainment and modern-day family fun.
There will be an anvil shoot, carnival games, wagon rides, magic shows, dancing by the Dixie Lee Saloon Girls, sack races, live music and more. Regular admission rates apply. To find out more, call 316-350-3323. Click here for admission rates.
Picture Perfect
 | | Penny farthing races at the June 2 Steampunk Day. More than 800 people enjoyed the day that was dedicated to Victorian science fiction. |
It's been a great spring/summer season so far at Cowtown with events that have entertained thousands of visitors, including the May 19 Frozen in Time and June 2 Steampunk Day events.
Cowtown staff have so much more planned in the coming months, including burlesque, concerts and melodrama. Stay updated on all Cowtown events through our Google calendar.
If you haven't already, take a look through Cowtown's photo album. You might just find a picture of yourself!
Upcoming Events July 28: Say What?! Improv (comedy), part of Cowtown's "Empire House Live!" 2012 concert/theater series.
Aug. 3-4: An Evening of Burlesque, part of Cowtown's "Empire House Live!" 2012 concert/theater series.
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Spinner's Kids Club June Event!
CityArts, the Indian Center and Cowtown are proud to be sponsors of the 2012 Wichita Wingnuts Spinner's Kids Club. The club is for children ages 14 and younger, and  membership is FREE! You won't believe how much fun is in store for your family this year.
June's Kids Club event will be at the Indian Center from 1-3 p.m. on Saturday, June 30. All kids wearing their Spinner's Kids Club badges or T-shirts will get into the Indian Center for FREE! Parents/adults receive a special $5 rate. Non-Kid's Club members are $3.
The Indian Center knows that Spinner's Kids Club members are VIPs who deserve lots of excitement. That's why all kids who come to this event will be part of an exclusive American Indian Festival Craft Preview Party. In addition, every child who attends will get ONE FREE YOUTH TICKET to the July 14-15 American Indian Festival at Century II.
During the party, there will be an appearance by a Wingnuts player and the team's mascot, Spinner. Children and their parents are also invited to visit the Indian Center Museum and go outdoors into the Plains Indian Encampment Exhibit. For more information, contact the Indian Center at (316) 350-3340.
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Arts Around Wichita
July 3: Creative Day Crafts: Bug Hunters: Build an insect carrier, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Explore your child's "inner artist" through crafting with natural materials in the Children's Garden. Cost: $10, $8 for Botanica members; class limit 15 per session.For more information, call (316) 264-0448 or go to botanica.org. Click here for a complete calendar of events.
Wichita Art Museum
June 29: Final Friday, 5-8 p.m.
Discover the wonders of turn-of-the-century Manhattan as seen through the eyes of a painter of poetic mode. Featuring Gustave Wolff: An Impressionist Eye for New York, an exhibition of a remarkable recently discovered trove of 19th and early 20th century urban cityscapes. Let the Sweet Adelines serenade you as the museum turns back the clock with cosmopolitan cocktails at a cash bar. Dine as New Yorkers did with casual cart food and an unforgettable meal at the Muse. Dinner reservations recommended at (316) 268-4973. June Final Friday at the Wichita Art Museum is made possible by TCK-The Trust Company of Kansas. For more information, call (316) 268-4921. Click here for a complete calendar of events.
Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum
June 27: Wichita History Trivia Challenge with Abby Miller, 10-11 a.m.
Enjoy fun and games with Museum Educator Abby Miller. Show off your knowledge of local history for a chance to earn prizes and learn fascinating facts about our fair city. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. $2 admission 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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