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November 2013 |
Brought to you by the City of Wichita (KS) Division of Arts & Cultural Services. Click here to learn more about City of Wichita-managed museums, art galleries, arts programs and cultural centers. |
Drop Off Letters to Santa Nov. 18-Dec. 14 
It's getting very close to that special time of year again when children everywhere pick up their crayons, pens, glitter, scissors and construction paper to write one very important letter -- their Letters to Santa!
The City of Wichita, Cambridge Market and Starkey Inc. are once again teaming up with the North Pole to collect letters for Santa and give away early Christmas presents that include a guest appearance on a KAKE Channel 10 newscast. Letters may be dropped off Nov. 18-Dec. 10 at these locations:
Century II: 225 W. Douglas
CityArts: 334 N. Mead in Old Town Square
Mid-America All-Indian Center: 650 N. Seneca
Old Cowtown Museum: 1865 W. Museum Blvd.
Cambridge Market: 9747 East 21st Street North
Starkey, Inc.: 4500 W. Maple
Every letter dropped off in person (either by adult or child) by the deadline will get a response from Sant a himself. Letter writers will also be included in a drawing for a variety of gifts from the City of Wichita. Click here for more information. |
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CityArts
Holiday Workshops
Looking for unique holiday gifts this year? Nothing is more unique than a gift you make yourself at CityArts. Sign up now for one of our Holiday Workshops in December. You'll have fun putting your own personal touches on holiday ornaments, Santa-themed decorations, jewelry and more.
CityArts knows the holidays are a busy time for everyone. That's why these workshops are fast and efficient. All it takes is just one day a week during CityArts' three-week-long workshops to perfect your one-of-a-kind creation. You can also attend a one-day workshop and leave that day with something you can wrap or keep for yourself.
For a list of workshops or to enroll, contact CityArts at 316-350-3245.
T-Shirt Contest Announced
CityArts has launched a new T-Shirt Desig n Contest to find creative and fun artwork for its official 2014
T-shirt. The contest is open to all ages, and youth entries are encouraged.
The winner's original artwork will appear on T-shirts given to CityArts students and/or sold in CityArts' Gift Boutique in 2014.
If you're interested, you'll have plenty of time to create the perfect design. Entries aren't due until Feb. 14, 2014. Click here for all of the contest rules and guidelines.
Exhibit Lineup
Admission is free for all CityArts galleries. The following exhibits will be on display through Nov. 23:
Main Gallery: Annual Arts Council Juried Exhibit
Main Hall Gallery: "Talent is Timeless," works by Catholic Care Center artists
Boardroom and Balcony Galleries: "Giddy Up and Quilt," fiber and photography by Kathy Reed
3rd Floor Gallery: "I, One of a Million Stories,"
Armando Minjarez |
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New Exhibit Focuses on Toys
"From Native Hands: A Journey Through Childhood" is a new exhibit at the Mid-America All-Indian Center that takes visitors back to a time before action figures and video games when toys were stitched by hand and created to tell cultural stories.
Don't miss this unique opportunity to see vintage toys that both entertained and educated American Indian children from the 1880s to 1960s. The exhibit includes examples of Alaskan dolls, cornhusk dolls, Eskimo yo-yos, hand drums, kayaks, handmade Christmas ornaments and nativities. Click here for Museum hours and admission prices. For more information, call 316-350-3340.
Trail of Tears Walk Nov. 2
The 13th Annual Trail of Tears Memorial Walk is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 2 at the Indian Center. Hundreds of people from throughout the area are expected to attend to honor the legacies and enduring spirits of American Indians who walked the Trail of Tears in 1831. ...(click here for the schedule of events)
The event is sponsored by the Indian Center, the Wichita Indian Methodist Church, Indigenous Families for Youth and Hunter Health Clinic. It is free and open to the public.
Education & Event Schedule
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.
- Nov. 9: Beginning Beaded Feather Earring Class, 10 a.m.-noon. Taught by youth Cherokee artist Catherine Sutton, 16. Cost: free for members; $10 general public.
- Nov. 13: American Indian Foods Presentation and Tasting, 7-9 p.m. Cost: $5 per person. Learn about the different ingredients that are used in many traditional foods and sample some of the mouth-watering dishes for yourself. Free Museum admission offered inconjunction with presentation.
- Nov. 16: Beaded First Strawberry Barrette Class, 1-3 p.m. Taught by Cherokee artist Michelle Sutton. Cost: $10 for members; $15 for the general public.
- Dec. 14: Beginning Dream Catcher Making Workshop, 1-3 p.m. Taught by local artist Michelle Conine. Cost: $10 members and general public.
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Unless otherwise noted, tickets can be purchased by calling (316) 303-8100 or online at WichitaTIX.com.
Nov. 2-3: Wichita Fall Home Remodeling & Decorating Expo, presented by RJ Promotions, Expo Hall. Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 
Nov. 9: Craftapalooza & Junk Market, presented by Montage Festivals, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Exhibition Hall. This event is free and open to the public.
Nov. 10: Theresa Caputo Live! - The Experience, presented by Mills Entertainment, 7 p.m., Convention Hall.
Nov. 16-17: CLASSICS - Concertmaster Harrison Plays Mendelssohn, presented by Wichita Symphony Orchestra, Concert Hall. Saturday, 8 p.m.; Sunday, 3 p.m. For tickets, call (316) 267-7658.
Nov. 19-21: THE ADDAMS FAMILY (National Tour), presented by Theater League, 7:30 p.m., Concert Hall.
Nov. 22-24: PETER PAN, presented by Music Theatre for Young People, Mary Jane Teall Theater. Friday and Saturday, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, 2:30 p.m. |
Cowtown
(316) 350-3323
1865 W. Museum Blvd.
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Truckstop Honeymoon - Georgia & Blue |
Truckstop Honeymoon Concert Get your tickets now for the November 9 Truckstop Honeymoon concert in Empire House Theater at Old Cowtown Museum. Tickets are $15 in advance and $18 at the door. They are available online at WichitaTIX.com or by calling 316-303-8100.
Since hurricane Katrina washed this singing duo out of New Orleans, Truckstop Honeymoon has performed in Australia, Holland, Germany, Britain and throughout the United States. The band plays tough, funny, hi-octane songs about interstate highways, pinball arcades and true love. It will be a concert to remember.
Looking For A Few Laughs?
Say What?! is closing out the 2014 Empire House Live! concert/theater series with a performance at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 16. Tickets are $10, and they can be purchased online or at the door at Empire House Theater. There will be a cash bar. This show intended for mature audiences only, ages 16 and up.
Victorian Christmas in December
Old Cowtown Museum is ready to kick off its 37th year of entertaining families during the holidays with its  highly anticipated Victorian Christmas celebration. The festivities take place from 6-9 p.m. over two weekends -- Dec. 6-7 and Dec. 13-14. [Admission rates].
On Dec. 7 and 14 only, visitors have the option of adding a catered Christmas dinner to their experience for an additional cost. Click here for Christmas dinner menu and ticket pricing (includes admission to Victorian Christmas).
During the Victorian Christmas celebration, Visitors may take photos with Santa, join in children's crafts, watch re-enactments of "Twas the Night Before Christmas," enjoy dancing by the Dixie Lee Saloon Girls, purchase food, holiday decor/gifts and more. For more information, contact Cowtown staff at 316-350-3323. |
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Arts Around Wichita
The Arts Council is a local nonprofit organization designated by the City of Wichita to promote arts and culture opportunities in Wichita. By keeping the public up to date on what is happening in the arts community, Arts Council members are helping build Wichita's future. The Arts Council's website WichitaArts.com includes a community arts calendar and information about local arts and culture organizations. If you would like your organization's events and profile listed on WichitaArts.com, please contact Arts Council Marketing Chair Joe Miller.
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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