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July 2012
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Community Art Sale Aug. 18
CityArts is hosting a Community Art Sale from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 18. Local and regional artists will have booths set up throughout CityArts to offer a variety of items for sale. Artists keep 100 percent of the proceeds. ...( read more)
CityArts A Final Fridays Hotspot
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"Self Portrait with Study of Madame X" by Carlos Soto, the first-place entry in this year's Arts Council Annual Juried Exhibit.
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The energy inside CityArts is always taken up a notch during Final Fridays, when the community steps inside our galleries to mingle and enjoy an evening dedicated to art. Join in the fun this Final Friday, July 27 from 5-9 p.m. for classroom demonstrations and the opening of CityArts' newest exhibits: - The Arts Council Annual Juried Exhibit
- "Kansas and Beyond," photography by Neil Marcus.
Pick A Class That Fits Your Interests Our summer art classes are still going strong. Do you see yourself or your child in one of these upcoming classes? ( get class descriptions here): - Non-Fiction Film Workshop- starts July 30
- Picasso and Braque Go to the Movies (weeklong youth camp)- July 30
- Handmade Paper Paintings (youth)- July 31
- Photoshop Elements - Aug. 2
- Print Your Own Greeting Card (youth)-
Aug. 2 - Digital Age (weeklong youth camp)- Aug. 6
- Basic Photoshop- Aug. 13
- Narrative Film Workshop- Aug. 13
Register online for any of these classes at WichitaTIX.com.
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Indian Center
Tracing Indian Genealogy
The Mid-America All-Indian Center is pleased to offer two  free lectures by Choctaw Indian Jason Felihkatubbe on Saturday, Aug. 18. The public is invited.
From noon-1 p.m., he will speak on the "History of the Choctaw." It will be followed by a "Genealogy" presentation at 1:15 p.m. that emphasizes the Five Civilized Tribes, ways to trace ancestry through Indian records and enrollment policies/procedures.
Felihkatubbe is a project director at Wichita State University and instructor at Butler Community College.
Education Schedule
July 28: Beginning Finger Woven Belt Class, taught by local artist Betty McGarigle, 1-3 p.m. Free to members; $10 for non-members.
Aug. 4: Beginning Clay Turtle Workshop, taught by local artist Sheila Bazil, 10 a.m.-noon., $10 members and non-members.
Aug. 18: Dream Catcher-Making Workshop, taught by local artist Michelle Conine, 1-3 p.m., $10 members and non-members.
Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a paying adult. For more information or to sign up, contact Crystal Flannery-Bachicha at (316) 350-3345 or cbachicha@wichita.gov.
Looking Ahead to 2013 Festival
The Indian Center extends its thanks and appreciation to  | |
2012 Contest Powwow Head Man Dancer Jerry Perdasofpy
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all those who supported the 2nd annual American Indian Festival on July 14-15. From the contest powwow to the Indian Fine Art Market to the Painting of the Ponies to youth crafts, everything couldn't have gone better.
Check out our photos here and make plans to attend the 3rd annual American Indian Festival on July 13-14 in Century II Expo Hall.
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Unless otherwise noted, tickets can be purchased by calling (316) 219-4 849 or online at wichitaTIX.com.
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, 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Aug. 8-12: Legally Blonde, 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.
Aug. 10-12: Midwest Hunt Fest, presented by RST Productions, Expo Hall. Friday, Noon-9 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Aug. 18: Sweet Adelines Annual Concert, presented by Wichita Chorus Sweet Adelines, 7:30 p.m., Mary Jane Teall Theater.
Aug. 23: Jerry Seinfeld, presented by JS Touring, 7 p.m., Concert Hall.
Aug. 24-26: 2012 BlackTop Nationals, Century II and surrounding areas. Friday, 3 p.m.-10 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
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Cowtown
(316) 350-3323
1865 W. Museum Blvd.
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Ready to Stomp and Holler?
Carrie Nation & The Speakeasy and Dumptruck Buttlerlips are coming to Old Cowtown Museum Aug. 18 for an evening benefit concert down Main Street. All ages -- and lawn chairs -- are welcome. Proceeds will support Cowtown's Empire House Live! concert series that is bringing a new style of entertainment to Wichita!
Tickets for "Stomp and Holler" and other concerts in the series are on sale now at WichitaTIX.com.
Empire House Live! calendar Aug. 24: Ronny Cox in concert, 8 p.m. Aug. 26: The Steel Wheels in Concert, 4 p.m. Sept. 21-22: An Evening of Burlesque, 8 p.m. Oct. 5-6 & 12-13: Melodrama Theater Oct. 19: Sally Barris in Concert, 8 p.m. Nov. 10: Truckstop Honeymoon, 8 p.m. All shows take place in Cowtown's Empire House Theater. Cowtown wishes to thank the Hotel at Waterwalk for its support of the series. Special room packages are available. For more information about Empire House Live!, contact Teddie Barlow at (316) 350-3321 or tbarlow@wichita.gov.  Fun-Filled Fourth! Red, white and blue was around every corner at Cowtown on June 30 for its annual "Celebrate America" Fourth of July party. Look at our photo album. What was your favorite part of the event? Tell us on our Facebook page.
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Arts Around Wichita
Aug. 1: Lunchtime Lecture, "Water-Wise Gardening," 12:15-1 p.m. Landscaping the Xeriscape Way with Michael Martin, extension master gardener. This method of landscaping with appropriate plants and mulch can save on water and maintenance. For more information, call (316) 264-0448 or go to botanica.org. Click here for a complete calendar of events.
Wichita Art Museum
July 31: Art Start: An Impressionist Eye, 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
Art Start is a preschool immersion program where preschoolers explore different works of art on display in the museum, read a related book and enjoy a hands-on art activity. The free class is for children ages 3-5 and their guardian. Children over 5 are $3. For more information, call (316) 268-4921. Click here for a complete calendar of events.
Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum
For 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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