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December 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 Through Dec. 10 
The City of Wichita, Cambridge Market and Starkey Inc. are once again teaming up with the North Pole to collect Letters to Santa and give away early Christmas presents that include a guest appearance on a KAKE Channel 10 newscast. Letters may be dropped off 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 Santa himself. Letter writers will also be included in a drawing for a variety of gifts from the City of Wichita and its partners. Click here for more information. |
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CityArts
CityArts: Holiday Gift Destination
What do I give the person who has everything? Where can I find gifts made by local artists? Is there anything for my children to do over the winter break? CityArts has all the answers to your holiday questions.
- For the people who have everything, why not give them a gift certificate for an art class at CityArts? Winter art classes start in January. Stop by the CityArts front desk to purchase a gift
 certificate for a certain amount or sign up your family member or friend for a class.
- No gift is more unique than the one you make yourself. 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. Register online at WichitaTIX.com or call (316) 350-3245.
- The CityArts Boutique is the place to find unique artwork and gifts made by local and regional artists. It is jam-packed with photography, paintings, blown glass and decorative pieces made by more than 35 local and regional artists, many of whom teach art classes at CityArts. The majority of items are between $15 and $50. Boutique hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday.
- CityArts' Winter Break Camps (click on the link and go to page 7 of the brochure) are the perfect solution for parents looking for positive and engaging activities for their children after the holidays. There are eight camps for youth ages 6-15 to choose from. Parents have the option of enrolling their children in both morning and afternoon sessions to create all-day art experiences. Register online at WichitaTIX.com or call (316) 350-3245.
Exhibit Lineup
Admission is free for all CityArts galleries. The following exhibits will be on display Nov. 27-Dec. 21:
Main Gallery: "Joe's Swan Song," curated by Joe Goodwin. Artists representing their works for his curation are Curt Clonts, John and Connie Ernatt, Wade Hampton, Rebecca Hoyer, Ted Krone, Gary Lincoln, Steve Miner, Kevin Mullins and Bruce Van Osdel.
Main Hall Gallery: Artwork by Ray Trotter
Boardroom and Balcony Galleries: "Metamorphosis: Transformation to Art," mixed media Works by Faith Stepp |
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Add Museum To Holiday Outings
The Mid-America All-Indian Center Museum is currently home to three exhibits that showcase the diversity of the Museum's collection. It is the perfect place to bring friends and family who are in town for the holidays. The Museum is open from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday.
Now on display:
- "Tsate Kongia: Walking in Two Worlds, the Life of Blackbear Bosin" (permanent display)
The exhibit gives an in-depth look into the personal and professional life of Blackbear Bosin, one of the founders of the Indian Center and the man behind Wichita's iconic Keeper of the Plains sculpture. - "From Native Hands: A Journey Through Childhood" (through Jan. 4)
The exhibit takes visitors back to a time before action figures and video games when toys were stitched by hand and created to tell cultural stories. - "Walk A Mile in Our Moccasins" (through Jan. 4) The exhibit celebrates the artistry of footwear from tribes throughout the Plains and Northwest. It includes pieces from the Indian Center's moccasin collection circa 1880 to mid-1900s.
Click here for more more information about the exhibits and admission prices.
On Sale In The Gift Shop
 The Indian Center Gift Shop is the only place to find a full-length film about Blackbear Bosin. "Tsate Kongia: Walking in Two Worlds, The Story of Blackbear Bosin" is a companion film to the Museum exhbit of the same name. It is available for $29.95. You can buy the two-disc box set in person at the Gift Shop or order by phone at (316) 350-3342.
The film was commissioned by The Indian Center. It features rare film footage of Bosin, audio recordings taken a month before his death and interviews with friends and co-workers.
Make Your Own Dream Catcher
Reserve your seat now for the Indian Center's "Beginning Dream Catcher Making Workshop" from 1-3 p.m on Saturday, Dec. 14. It will be taught by local artist Michelle Conine. Registration is $10 for Museum members and the general public. Call 316-350-3340 for more details.
The dream catcher has been part of the American Indian culture for generations. Dream catchers hang above beds to protect people from negative dreams. Dream catchers only allow good dreams to filter through, sliding down the feathers to the sleeper. Bad dreams stay in the net and disappear with the morning light. |
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Unless otherwise noted, tickets can be purchased by calling (316) 303-8100 or online at WichitaTIX.com.
Dec. 10: Spirit of the Season Free Family Holiday Concert, presented by Wichita Symphony Orchestra, 7:30 p.m., Convention Hall. For tickets, call 316-267-7658 or purchase online.
Dec. 14-15: The Nutcracker Ballet, presented by Ballet Wichita, Concert Hall. Saturday, 8 p.m.; 2 p.m., Sunday.
Dec. 28: The Kansas High Performance Racers Auction Tradeshow & Swap Meet, presented by 4 Speed Promotions, 8 a.m., Dec. 28, Expo Hall. |
Cowtown
(316) 350-3323
1865 W. Museum Blvd.
Victorian Christmas at Cowtown
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. on Dec. 6-7 and 13-14. [Admission rates].
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 and the Entre Nous Dancers
- Listen to music by Calvin DeBeverly
- Watch Magician Roscoe Riff
- Purchase food, holiday decor/gifts and more!
There will be special appearances by: Great Plains Dulcimer Alliance, Dec. 6 and 14; Acoustic Treasures, Dec. 7 and 13; Dave Anderson, Dec. 7 and 14; and the Wichita Choral Society, Dec. 13.
For more information, contact Cowtown staff at 316-350-3323.
Colliding Cultures Exhibit
"When Cultures Collide: Traders, Trapper, and Treaties" will be on display in Cowtown's Empire Hall through Dec. 31. The exhibit details the initial impact of traders to the indigenous peoples they came in contact with. It features some of Cowtown's American Indian artifacts such as beadwork and stone tools. It also provides a video tutorial about flintknapping and discusses some of the treaties that came out of the interactions between traders and American Indians.
Cowtown's Empire Hall is home to many exhibits throughout the year that put an added spotlight on historial topics and allow the Museum to showcase additional pieces in its artifact collection. The exhibits are included with regular Museum admission.
2014 Event Schedule
It's been a wonderful year at Cowtown and we're looking forward to making our 2014 season even more entertaining for you and your family. Be sure to put these upcoming events on your calendars:
2014 Special Events
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April 26 |
Civil War Day | |
May 24 |
Steampunk Day | |
Aug. 30-31 |
Age of the Gunfighter | |
Sept. 14 |
Wine Mosey | |
Oct. 3 |
Education Day | |
Oct. 4-5 |
Kansas State Vintage Base Ball Tourney | |
Oct. 25 |
A Night of Hay, Hooves and Halloween (kid's trick-or-treating) | |
Dec. 5-6
and 12-13 |
Victorian Christmas | |
Dec. 20 |
Breakfast With Santa
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Empire House Live! 2014 performance series
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Jan. 18 |
Say What?! Comedy Improv | |
Feb. 15 |
Say What?! Comedy Improv | |
Feb. 21-23 |
Doc MacDougal's Miraculous Melodrama | |
March 15 |
Say What?! Comedy Improv | |
April 19 |
Say What?! Comedy Improv | |
May 17 |
Say What?! Comedy Improv | |
June 13-15 |
Doc MacDougal's Miraculous Melodrama | |
June 21 |
Say What?! Comedy Improv | |
July 19 |
Say What?! Comedy Improv | |
Aug. 16 |
Say What?! Comedy Improv | |
Sept. 20 |
Say What?! Comedy Improv | |
Oct. 3-4 |
Doc MacDougal's Miraculous Melodrama | |
Oct. 18 |
Say What?! Comedy Improv | |
Nov. 15 |
Say What?! Comedy Improv |
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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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