	July 2014
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.

In This Issue

:: CityArts Celebrating 10th Birthday In Old Town Square July 25-26

:: Indian Center Presents American Indian Festival This Weekend

:: Century II Event Calendar

:: Find Your Wow Moment At Cowtown This Summer

:: Arts Around Wichita

A partnership between the City of Wichita
and The Arts Council

334 N. Mead, Wichita, KS 67202 l (316) 350-3245

#CityArtsSummer

Happy Birthday, CityArts!

A weekend full of activities are planned for July 25-26 to celebrate CityArts' 10th birthday in Old Town Square. The "CityArts Xtravaganza" will include free activities for the general public on Friday night and a gala on Saturday evening. A limited number of gala tickets are currently on sale for $50 each. They may be purchased online at WichitaTIX.com or at the door. Proceeds will support CityArts art class scholarships. ...(read more)

July Art Classes Enrolling Now

The second half of CityArts' Summer Session has arrived! Don't let summer pass you by without taking an art class at CityArts. Enrollment is going on now! A complete list of classes and descriptions can be found here. Sign up by calling 316-350-3245 or go to WichitaTIX.com. Here are just a few of the classes offered:

See for yourself what makes
CityArts so special!

Landscape Photography (adult), 1-3 p.m. on Saturdays for four weeks starting July 12

Digital Darkroom - Beginner's Lightroom (adult), 7:30-9 p.m. on Thursdays for four weeks starting July 17

DSLR Camera Basics: Level 1 (adult), 3-5 p.m. on Mondays for four weeks starting July 21

Weeklong ArtCore Camps (youth ages-6-16), 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday:

July 14: Leather Crafting

July 21: Digital Art

July 28: Fiber Art

Aug. 4: Theater

Exhibits Now on Display

The following exhibits will be on display through July 19. Admission is free to CityArts' exhibition galleries that are open 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Monday-Thursday; 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday; 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Final Friday; and 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday.

Main Gallery: "Un Recuerdito," multimedia exhibit by Armando Minjarez

Main Hall Gallery: "Personal Relations," color pencil drawings by Kristen Phipps

Boardroom and Balcony Galleries: "The Art of Travel," photography by Mickey Shannon

The exhibition galleries at CityArts are sponsored by The Arts Council. Admission is free during regular business hours.

A partnership between the City of Wichita and the
Mid-America All-Indian Center Board of Trustees

650 N. Seneca l (316) 350-3340 l TheIndianCenter.org

#MyIndianCenter

2014 American Indian Festival

July 12-13 at Century II Expo Hall

Admission Prices, Hours

Event Program

The 4th Annual American Indian Festival is a powerful event that connects visitors to Wichita's American Indian past and future. Join us this weekend July 12-13 at Century II Expo Hall to watch an unforgettable powwow, shop in the Indian Fine Art Market and enjoy mouth-watering Indian tacos. Doors open at 10 a.m. both days.

Education, Class Calendar

We encourage you to keep an eye on the Indian Center's calendar for updates about new events and programs.

July 26: Beaded Feather Earring Class, 1-3 p.m., Buffalo Hall. This class is free for Indian Center members and $20 for the general public.

Aug. 2: Beaded Dangle Earring Class, 1-3 p.m. This class is $10 for Indian Center members and $20 for the general public.

"More Than Frybread" Trailer

Aug. 13: Summer Movie Series "More Than Frybread." Free and open to the public.

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.

Museum Exhibits

The following exhibits are open to the public from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Click here for admission rates.

"Tsate Kongia: Walking in Two Worlds, the Life of Blackbear Bosin" (permanent exhibit)

"Indians in Aviation" (through Dec. 31, 2014)

"Carry Our Prayers to Heaven" (through Dec. 31, 2014)

(316) 264-9121 l 225 W. Douglas l century2.org

#CUatC2

Event Calendar

Unless otherwise noted, tickets may be purchased by calling (316) 303-8100 or online at WichitaTIX.com.

July 10-13: "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat," presented by Music Theatre Wichita, Concert Hall. Thursday-Friday, 8 p.m.; Saturday, 2 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, 2 and 7 p.m. For more information, call (316) 265-3107 or visit MTWichita.org.

July 12-13: American Indian Festival, presented by the Mid-America All-Indian Center, Expo Hall. Saturday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

July 19-20: U.S. Weapons Collectors Gun Show, presented by R.K. Shows, Expo Hall. Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

July 23-27: "Catch Me If You Can," presented by Music Theatre Wichita, Concert Hall. Wednesday-Friday, 8 p.m.; Saturday, 2 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, 2 and 7 p.m. For more information, call (316) 265-3107 or visit MTWichita.org.

July 26: Craftapalooza and Fabulous Vintage Market, presented by Montage Festivals, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Convention Hall.

July 26-27: Bridal Expo, presented by Alpha Promotions, Exhibition Hall. Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sunday, noon-4 p.m.

Aug. 5: Da Rich Kidzz Hot Cheetos and Takis Play Day and Concert, presented by Kansas Boi Productions in association with Black Ballin' Productions, 7 p.m., Convention Hall.

Aug. 6-10: "42nd Street," presented by Music Theatre Wichita, Concert Hall. Wednesday-Friday, 8 p.m.; Saturday, 2 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, 2 and 7 p.m. For more information, call (316) 265-3107 or visit MTWichita.org.

Aug. 8-10: 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. 22-24: BlackTop Nationals, Expo Hall, Convention Hall, and Exhibition Hall. Friday, 3 p.m.-10 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

A partnership between the City of Wichita and

Historic Wichita Cowtown, Inc.
(316) 350-3323 l 1865 W. Museum Blvd. l OldCowtown.org

#CowtownWOW

Have you seen this commercial?

Get Wowed at Cowtown

Cowtown has launched a new promotional campaign encouraging local and regional visitors to find their "wow" moments there this summer. The "Cowtown Wow" campaign includes newspaper, television, radio and outdoor billboard advertising that highlight Cowtown's uniqueness as a vacation - or staycation - attraction. To add an interactive component, visitors who use #CowtownWOW in their Facebook and Twitter posts may see their photos/videos used in the campaign.

There are fun things to do at Cowtown any day of the week. Daily attractions include:

Gunfights at noon and 3:30 p.m.
Carriage rides 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Sarsaparilla and snacks in Fritz Snitzler's Saloon all day
Costumed interpreters located in buildings throughout the grounds
Blacksmithing demonstrations
Shopping in the Gift Shop, located inside the Visitor's Center
Empire Hall Special Exhibit: "What's In A Name"

Learn more about finding your wow moment at Cowtown by clicking here.

Empire House Live! Series

Cowtown's Empire House Live! 2014 performance series continues this month and next with shows that are full of song, laughter and magic.

We invite you to these upcoming performances:

July 12	Coyote Hill Bluegrass Band
July 19	Say What?! Comedy Improv, (intended for mature audiences)
Aug. 2	Curtis Waltermire The Mentalist
Aug. 9	Stomp & Holler outdoor concert featuring Possum Posse

Cowtown's Empire House Theater seats up to 150 people, meaning there isn't a bad seat in the house. Audience members enjoy an up-close-and-personal experience with the performers. To find out more about the series and the Empire House Theater venue, please call (316) 350-3323.

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. The Arts Council is housed at CityArts. 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.