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January 2013
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Art Classes Calling Your Name
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Winter art classes are off to a great start at CityArts. If you didn't already reserve your seat for one of our January classes, you'll have another chance in February when the second half of our session kicks off. There are nearly 30 classes for you to choose from in February that appeal to both youth and adults. You can register by calling (316) 350-3245 or go online.
High-Tech Classes Fitting for A High-Tech City
Could Wichita be the Silicone Valley of the Midwest? That notion may not be too far-fetched if you look at the recent report by the Bay Area Council Economic Institute. It ranked Wichita No. 6 among the top metro areas in the nation in high tech jobs with 15 percent of jobs in Wichita considered high-tech.
Thankfully, CityArts is well-prepared to serve the educational needs of our current and future high-tech workers. CityArts' Digital Arts Studio offers four one-year completion programs in the areas of Film, Design, Photography and Multimedia. ...(learn more).
Gallery Exhibits
Be sure to catch this exhibit before it closes on Saturday: "REMIX 2012," two- and three-dimensional mixed media by Nelson Escalante, Main Gallery.
Coming Final Friday, Jan. 25 to the Main Gallery:
"Malleability," Elliott Pujol & Eric A. Ryser. Click here to learn more about CityArts exhibits.
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Indian Center
Valentine's Day Powwow Feb. 9
The first powwow of the year at the Mid-America  All-Indian Center is a sweet one with intertribal dancing, audience participation dances, arts and crafts vendors and more! The Valentine's Day Powwow from 1-10 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 9 is free and open to the public, but donations are being accepted to help fund the upcoming American Indian Festival in July at Century II.
Throughout the day, the public is invited to participate in chance drawings for gift cards and Valentine's Day-themed gifts!
Click here for complete schedule of events.
Education and Event Calendar Watch the Indian Center's Google calendar for updates on future events and programs. Jan. 23: Winter Movie Series presentation of "Dakota 38," 7-9 p.m., Buffalo Hall. Free and open to the public. Feb. 2: Beginning Finger Woven Belt Class (craft class), 1-3 p.m. Cost: Free, members; $10, non-members. Feb. 13: "Mayan Medicine," part of the Share Our Culture bi-monthly lecture series, 7-9 p.m., Buffalo Hall. Free and open to the public. Feb. 23: "History of the Cherokee" and "Genealogy," lectures by Wichita State University Project Director and Butler Community College instructor Jason Felihkatubbe, noon-2:15 p.m., Buffalo Hall. Free and open to the public. Feb. 27: "Powwow Princesses," part of the Share Our Culture bi-monthly lecture series, 7-9 p.m., Buffalo Hall. Free and open to the public. March 2: Peyote Stitch Hair Sticks (craft class), 1-3 p.m. Cost: $10 per person. March 9: Beginning Clay Garden Art Workshop, 10 a.m.-noon. Cost: $10 per person. For more details and information about any of these activities, please contact Education Coordinator Crystal Flannery-Bachicha by phone at (316) 350-3345 or e-mail cbachicha@wichita.gov. |
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Unless otherwise noted, tickets can be purchased by calling (316) 219-4849 or online at wichitaTIX.com.
Jan. 18-20: Starbird-Devlin Rod & Customs Charities Car Show, presented by Cars for Charities Co., Throughout Century II. Friday, Noon- 10 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Jan. 19: Verdi's "Otello," presented by Wichita Grand Opera, 7 p.m., Concert Hall. For tickets, call (316) 262-8054.
Jan. 20: 34th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration, presented by The Kansas African American Museum, 7 p.m., Concert Hall. For more information, call (316) 262-7651.
Jan. 25: BLUE JEANS - Charlie Chaplin at the Symphony, presented by Wichita Symphony Orchestra, 8 p.m., Concert Hall. For tickets, call (316) 267-7658.
Jan. 26-27: CLASSICS - Charlie Chaplin at the Symphony, presented by Wichita Symphony Orchestra, Concert Hall. Saturday, 8 p.m.; Sunday, 3 p.m. For tickets, call (316) 267-7658.
Jan. 30-Feb. 10: JERSEY BOYS - The Story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, presented by Theater League, Concert Hall. Various performance dates and times.
Feb. 7-10: Wichita Home Show, presented by Wichita Area Builders Association, Throughout Century II. Thursday, 1 p.m.-9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
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Cowtown
(316) 350-3323
1865 W. Museum Blvd.
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Galen "Snake Bite" Crippen is just one of many volunteers included in "Faces of Cowtown."
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'Faces of Cowtown' Say A Lot
show on display, however, puts a spotlight on the people who make Cowtown so special -- its volunteers, staff and entertainers. The exhibit, titled " Faces of Cowtown," is on display through March 15 and is included with Museum admission.
Empire House Live! Calendar
The Empire House Live! concert and theater series is kicking off 2013 with improv comedy and melodrama.
Feb. 16: Say What?! Comedy Improv, 8 p.m.
Feb. 21-23: Melodrama Theater, 7 p.m.
March 16: Say What?! Comedy Improv, 8 p.m.
All performances take place in Cowtown's Empire House Theater. Buy tickets online or call (316) 219-4849.
Orientation Exhibit Coming Soon
Cowtown is in the midst of a little change. The Brown Barn, located across the street from the Presbyterian
Church, will soon be home to a new orientation exhibit that will tell the story of Cowtown. Plans are to have the exhibit open by April.
Follow us on Facebook and Twitter for renovation updates.
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Arts Around Wichita
Feb. 2: Family Fun Fair, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. A winter garden party with a variety of crafts and activities led by Botanica volunteers. Suitable for kids of all ages, the FREE Family Fun Fair educates children about nature and wildlife while involving them in hands-on activities. For more information, call (316) 264-0448 or go to botanica.org. Click here for a complete calendar of events. Wichita Art Museum Jan. 26: Friends of WAM Used Book Sale, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Boeing Foyer
For more information, call (316) 268-4921. Click here for a complete calendar of events.
Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum
Jan. 23: Senior Wednesday, 9:30 a.m.-11 a.m.
Author James R. Mead is most well-known as a bison hunter, trader and town founder, but he was also a prolific writer. Take a walk in Mead's footsteps as we explore his story "Hunting and Trading on the Great Plains," through his memoirs, journals, and letters. Admission just $2 for Senior Wednesday participants. Members are always free.
For 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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