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Downtown Events October 18-24
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DOWNTOWN SPOTLIGHT

Tallgrass
Tallgrass Film Festival
October 18 - 21

 

Location: Various venues in and around Downtown

 

The 10th Annual Tallgrass Film Festival showcases more than 120 films from around the world and is the largest independent film festival in the state of Kansas. The four-day event has become a hallmark of the city's cultural landscape and the festival is internationally renowned for its world-class cinematic programming.

 

Tallgrass Film Festival strives to serve as a venue and a voice for independent films and filmmakers, spotlighting films that would otherwise not have a proper theatrical screening in the region. Every year, filmmakers from around the country and the world are invited to Wichita to participate in the festival, which is packed with educational panels, legendary parties and - renowned in the indie filmmaking community - an accessable audience with a voracious appetite for independent films.

 

This year there are over 180 official selections with 140 short films, 91 total screenings, 50 feature films, 34 visiting filmmakers (plus many more local filmmakers!), 30 different countries and territories, 4 galas, 2 world premiers, and 1 U.S. premiere. More info

 

View the 2012 Tallgrass Film Festival Schedule Grid

 

View a Schedule of Films & Events by day and time

SPORTS

Thunder 20th Logo
Thunder Hockey

 

Location: INTRUST Bank Arena - 500 E Waterman St

Contact Phone: 316-755-7328

 

Individual Game Tickets: Adults - $12, $18, $22, $27,$32 

Senior/Military - $11,$17, $21, $26, $31 

Children (3-12) - $10, $16, $20, $25, $30  

 

SEASON OPENER!

Thunder vs. Quad City

Friday, October 19   7:05pm

 

Thunder vs. Tulsa

Saturday, October 20   7:05pm

OKC Thunder
Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Dallas Mavericks
Wednesday, October 24   7:00pm

Location: Intrust Bank Arena - 500 E. Waterman


NBA Presentation game between Oklahoma City Thunder and Dallas Mavericks. Doors open at 5:30pm. Tickets range from $12 - $127. Buy tickets

OTHER EVENTS

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Mr. Diggs Dwelling & Co. Shopping Event

 

Location: Mr. Diggs Dwelling & Co. - 600 E. 1st St. North

Contact Name: Annette Shankle    
Email: [email protected]

 

Are you hosting a Halloween party? Or maybe Thanksgiving is at your house this year? Then now's the time to visit Mr. Diggs Dwelling & Co, where you'll find fresh inspiration to spice up your home's look with unique furniture and home accessories for the holiday season!

Bikers Weekly Alliance Meeting
Bike/Walk Alliance Monthly Meeting

 

Location: CityArts - 334 N. Mead

Contact Name: Barry Carroll    

Phone: 316-249-2804

 

Want to find out what is happening on the alternative transportation front? Be sure to attend these meetings and you'll be fully informed of how Wichita is becoming a ped-friendly community.

Face It. Dyslexia and Literacy. A Conference. A movie.

 

Location: Century II - Mary Jane Teall Theater - 225 W. Douglas

Contact Name: 316-684-7323

 

Presented by Fundamental Learning Center.
WaterWalk
WaterWalk Fall Festival and Military Salute
Saturday, October 20   5:00pm

Location: Waterwalk - 515 N. Main


Come celebrate Fall at WaterWalk and honor those who keep us safe. We invite all active duty and retired military to joins us as we honor your service to our country. The public will get its first official look at the Waltzing Waters fountains also! More info
Wichita Asian Festival
32nd Annual Wichita Asian Festival
Saturday, October 20   5:30pm

Location: Century II - Mary Jane Teall Theater - 225 W. Douglas

 

Presented by Wichita Asian Association, 5:30 p.m.-10 p.m. This is an opportunity to enjoy entertainment and experience cultural enrichment.

Fall Home Remodeling & Decorating Expo
Wichita all Home Remodeling & Decorating Expo
October 20 - 21

Location: Century II - Expo Hall - 225 W. Douglas

Wichita Fall Home Remodeling & Decorating Expo, presented by R J Promotions, Expo Hall. Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. This event is free and open to the public.

SHOWS

The Bel Aire Witch Project
The Bel Aire Witch Project

 

Location: Modsley Street Melodrama - 234 N. Mosley

Contact Phone: 316-263-0222

 

Tabitha, Sabrina (the Vamp), and Glinda (the Heroine) are all working to make The Bel Aire Witch Project a one-stop shop for your witchy needs during the Halloween Season. For more info click on desired date above.

JJ the Mime
JJ The Mime
Saturday, October 20   1:00pm

Location: Century II - Mary Jane Teall Theater - 225 W. Douglas

 

JJ The Mime: A Tribute to Red Skelton and Marcel Marceau, presented by Deaf Kids' Art Network. Performing for over 35 years nationwide and in Europe, Deaf performer, JJ the Mime will win your hearts with his loveable street mime style. A family-friendly fundraiser and silent auction for Deaf Kids' Art Network 

CONCERTS

John Barleycorn
Concerts at John Barleycorn's

Location: John Barleycorn's Bar

Contact Phone: 316-613-3773
 
Friday, October 19
Candy Lords/ Bus Station Brown
 
Saturday, October 20
The Bike Cave Benefit with Ryan Windham, White Lando and Spirit of the Stairs
OTHER EVENT SOURCES

City Arts Events  

 

Location: 334 N. Mead

Phone: 316-462-2787


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Location: 223 S. Main

Phone: 316-267-1782

HAVE YOU SEEN WHAT'S AT THE CORNER OF DOUGLAS AND
ST. FRANCIS?
 

LOVE, WICHITA's fourth monthly window display at the northeast corner of Douglas and St. Francis was revealed Friday, October 5th. It was created to promote Tallgrass Film Festival's new "Jake Euker Stubbornly Independent" award presentation and gala ceremony at the Orpheum Theater, hosted by Steve Anderson, with entertainment by Antimosity and an afterparty to follow. Admission is $20. The window, directed by Seth Blume, features 5 screens showing trailers from the films up for the "Stubbornly Independent" award alongside the festival's 10th anniversary "X" artwork landing in the center of a field of 350 corn stalks at sunset. The window is sponsored by Stor-All, Baseline Creative, CrateTech, Bluebird Arthouse, Mittlestadt Props and Design and A&B Tire. It's advised to see it at night for the full effect. The window will be up until Monday, October 24th at the Zelman Lofts. 

FROM WICHITA WITH LOVE T-SHIRT
From Wichita With Love T-shirt

Want to show your Wichita love? Buy one of the new From Wichita With Love t-shirts (being released THIS SATURDAY) at any of the following merchants in and around the downtown area:

 

The Anchor

1109 E. Douglas

 

Lucinda's

329 N. Mead

 

Lucky's Everyday

1217 E. Douglas

 

The Vagabond

614 W. Douglas

 

John Barleycorn's

608 E. Douglas

 

Kirby's Beer Store

3227 E. 17th St.

 

Shirts are $10 (less than $2 profit for shops selling them). Some shops are donating the money to charity. Go out and support Wichita!

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