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Downtown Events November 8-14
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DOWNTOWN SPOTLIGHT

Kirk Humphreys
SOLD OUT!
WDDC 2012 Luncheon
Wednesday, November 14   11:30am

Location: The LUX - 120 E. First St
Contact Name: WDDC
Phone: 316-264-6005

The WDDC is pleased to announce that former Oklahoma City Mayor Kirk Humphreys will be the speaker at this year's annual event. This marks the fourth year for this lecture series. Previous speakers include: Carol Coletta, formerly with CEOs for Cities, Alex Garvin, noted author of The American City: What Works What Doesn't and James Cloar, a nationally recognized expert in urban development. More info
SHOWS

Mosley Street Melodrama
OPENING WEEKEND!
Shakespeare's MacBethlehem Christmas
November 8 - 10
 
Location: Mosley Street Melodrama - 234 N. Mosley
 
Shakespeare's MacBethlehem Christmas or Wherefore Art Thou St. Nick? Written by Tom Frye, Directed by Cindy Summers followed by Colors of Christmas Musical Comedy Revue Written by Patty Reeder Musical Direction by Tony Harshbarger. Doors open at 6pm. Dinner is served at 6:15pm. Curtain at 7:50pm More info
Harvesting the High plains
Harvesting the High Plains
Friday, November 9   7:00pm   
 

Location: Orpheum Theatre -- 200 N. Broadway

 

Free screening! Harvesting the High Plains takes western Kansas from the dustbowl to post World War II, from 1930 - 1950.  Following each step, each decision, each failing and each triumph. More info 

Batman Live
Batman Live
November 13 - 14 

Location: INTRUST Bank Arena - 500 E. Waterman

Contact Phone: 316-755-SEAT

 

For the first time in DC Comics' history, Batman - the world's most popular DC Super Hero - is now an all-new, live-action arena spectacular which is taking the world by storm. More info

CONCERTS

KNOB New Music Festival
KNOB New Music Festival  November 8 - 10
 

Location: Fisch Haus Studio - 524 S. Commerce

Contact Email: [email protected]    

 

The KNOB New Music Festival is an annual celebration of experimental and unconventional musical disciplines, in the fields of both composition and performance. Shows start at 8pm, doors open at 7:30. $5 per night suggested donation, open to all ages. More info

Wichita Symphony
Youth Concert: Fall Youth Orchestra Concert
Sunday, November 11   3:00pm
 
Location: Century II - Concert Hall - 225 W. Douglas
Contact Phone: (316) 267-7658

Repertory Orchestra, conducted by Gary Burrow Youth Symphony, conducted by Steve Luttrell.  The Wichita Symphony Youth Orchestras will perform music by Tchaikovsky, Brahms, Grieg, Rimsky-Korsakov and more. More info
Aerosmith
Aerosmith
Sunday, November 11   7:30pm
 
Location: INTRUST Bank Arena - 500 E Waterman
Contact Phone: 855-755-SEAT 

They ain't done yet. More prisoners will be taken when Steven Tyler (vocals), Joe Perry (guitar), Brad Whitford (guitar), Tom Hamilton (bass) and Joey Kramer (drums) return for the second leg of The Global Warming Tour launching November 8. They're fully armed with career-defining hits and blazing songs from their new album MUSIC FROM ANOTHER DIMENSION More info
Jackson Browne
Jackson Browne
Sunday, November 11   7:30pm
 

Location: Orpheum Theater - 200 N. Broadway

 

Jackson Browne has written and performed some of the most literate and moving songs in popular music and has defined a genre of songwriting charged with honesty, emotion and personal politics. More info

John Barleycorn
Events at John Barleycorn's

Location: John Barleycorn's Bar

Contact Phone: 316-613-3773
 
Friday, November 9
Riot Nurse/ Monkey Spunk
 
Saturday, November 10
The Skies Revolt/ Sick Sea/ Travel Guide
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Events at Mort's

Location: Mort's Martini & Cigar Bar - 923 E. 1st St

Contact Phone: 316-262-1785
 
Thursday, November 8
Fly By Night
 
Friday, November 9
Sunshine the Bunny
 
Saturday, November 10
Sunshine the Bunny
SPORTS

Thunder
Thunder Hockey vs. Rapid City
Saturday, November 10   7:05pm   
 
Location: INTRUST Bank Arena - 500 E Waterman

Contact Phone: 316-755-7328

 

Tickets are $32.00, $27.00, $22.00, $18.00, $12.00 More info

Thunder Hockey vs. Rapid City
Friday, November 9   7:05pm   
 
Location: INTRUST Bank Arena - 500 E Waterman

Contact Phone: 316-755-7328

 

Tickets are $32.00, $27.00, $22.00, $18.00, $12.00 More info

OTHER EVENTS

Tallgrass Beer Dinner
Tallgrass Beer Dinner
Thursday, November 8   7:00pm   

Location: Caffe Moderne -- 300 North Mead Street 

 

Four course delicious dinner each paired with a Tallgrass Brewing Company favorite! $35 per person + tax and 20% gratuity. Call number above to make required advanced credit card reservation.

Salvation Army
Mission of Hope Red Kettle Kick Off 2012
November 9   6:15pm - 7:30pm
 
Location: Old Town Square
 
As The Salvation Army begins another Mission of Hope Christmas Campaign we invite the community to come and be part of the Kick Off in Old Town Square. Entertainment and free cofffee and hot chocolate to help warm our hearts for the coming holiday season. More info 
Craftapalooza
Craftapalooza and Junk Market
Saturday, November 10   10:00am - 5:00pm
 

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

 

A one day shopping extravaganza featuring arts and crafts, retail merchant boutiques, Indie artisans and designers, bling & glam, repurposed and refunked items, trendy clothing and jewels, vintage items, home decor, gifts, unique treasures and more.  

Saints and Sinners
Saints and Sinners Auction
November 10   6:30pm
 
Location: St. John's Episcopal Church - 402 N Topeka St
 

Silent and live auction for more than 100 items, large and small including: Condo in Florida for one week, airplane and motorcycle rides, legal services for will preparation, camping and cooking equipment. Refreshments and drawing.

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Mr. Diggs Dwelling & Co. Shopping Event
November 8 - 10 from 9am - 9pm   
 
Location: Mr. Diggs - 600 E. 1st St. N  

Whether it's decorating your home, updating rooms for holiday guests, or preparing for a Christmas dinner or party--make it fun by shopping at Mr. Diggs Dwelling & Co. You'll find unique pillows, bedding, clocks, wall decor and of course, furniture. Not to mention all the Christmas decor you could possibly need! More info
WaterWalk
Cups of Cheer Holiday Open House at WaterWalk
November 10 - 11
 
Location: Waterwalk - 515 S. Main 
 
The Holiday Show House is going to be held for the public on November 10 and 11 from 12:00-6:00 pm. There will be cocoa and cider provided while guests shop for festive ideas to decorate their homes for the holidays. All designer decorations will be available for purchase, including Deb Drager's Winter Collection Artwork. Door prizes will also be given away! More info
KSHOF
Sports Cards & Memorabilia Show
Sunday, November 11   9:00am - 4:00pm
 

Location: Wichita Boathouse - 515 S Wichita St.

Contact Phone: 316-262-2038

 
In conjunction with Rock's Dugout, the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame will be hosting a sports card and memorabilia show. The vendors will also be auctioning off items signed from legendary athletes with proceeds from these sales benefiting the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame.
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Vinyasa and Vines
Monday, November 12   7:30pm 

Location: Oeno Wine Bar - 330 N. Mead 

Contact Phone: 316-440-5000

 

Finish off your Monday with some great chill out music, an hour of vinyasa flow yoga, and three delicious wines complete with hors d'oeuvres directly after class. Cost is $15.00. All fitness levels welcome!

Kansas Agri Business Expo
2012 Kansas Agri Business Expo
Wednesday, November 14   10:00am
 
Location: Century II - Expo Hall - 225 W. Douglas

Contact Phone: 316-264-9121

 

The Kansas Agri Business Expo is a jointly sponsored tradeshow of the Kansas Grain and Feed Association and the Kansas Agribusiness Retailers Association. More info

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

2ND SATURDAY ON NOVEMBER 10th!
2nd Sat.

We know you never need a reason to shop, but we're giving you a big one! Every 2nd Saturday of the month you are invited to flex your local power shopping muscle in the shops along Douglas.

  

If that's not enough, when you shop 2nd Saturday you SAVE MONEY. Simply purchase a re-usable 2nd Saturday shopping bag (available at all participants) for $5 and receive discounts at any of the 2nd Saturday merchants in Delano, Old Town, Downtown & Douglas Design District. Each and every month on the 2nd Saturday just present your 2nd Saturday shopping bag and save money. (Specials and discounts vary by participant and by month.

  

Merchants participating this month include:

 

THE ANCHOR, A DRINKING ESTABLISHMENT - 1109 E. Douglas

ANDREW DECORATING CENTER - 2310 E. Douglas

ASPEN BTQ - 4706 E. Douglas

CAROLYN SAYRE'S FINE JEWELRY - 3555 E. Douglas #70

CERO'S CANDIES - 1108 E. Douglas

DESIGNERS EXPO, LLP - 1409 E. Douglas

FERGUSON-PHILLIPS - 4801 E. Douglas

THE FLYING PIG BOUTIQUE - 2600 E. Douglas

FOGGY BOTTOM - 3234 E. Douglas

HEAD'S VILLAGE SHOE STORE - Lincoln Heights Village (4723 E. Douglas)

LITTLE FEET BOUTIQUE - Lincoln Heights Village (4721 E. Douglas)

MONICA'S BUNDT CAKE - 1328 E. Douglas

NICE THINGS, LLC - Clifton Square (3700 E. Douglas Ste. 90)

PINK SALOON - 4730 E. Douglas

SKIN ESSENTIALS - 3555 E. Douglas Suite 25

THE SPICE MERCHANT - 1308 E. Douglas

TRADITIONS HOME - 3220 E. Douglas

VERDE SUSTAINABLE LIVING - 151 S. Laura

COLEMAN FACTORY OUTLET AND MUSEUM - 235 N. St. Francis

WATER STREET FABRICS - 255 N. Water St. Ste. B

AIDA'S - 920 E. 1st St.N.

BEYOND NAPA AT ROCK ISLAND STUDIOS - 338 N. Mead

BEADAZZLED ART GLASS STUDIO - 307 N. Mead

BELLA LUZ - 300 N. Mead Ste. 105

ELEMENTS HAIR & BODY SHOP - 211 N. Washington St.

THE LADIES GOLF PLACE - 924 E. Douglas

LOLA BOUTIQUE - 916 E. Douglas

LUCINDA'S - 329 N. Mead

PURE SALON AND SPA - 313 N. Mead

REBECCA'S - 300 N. Mead Ste. 106A

AL'S OLD AND NEW BOOKSTORE, LLC - 1710 W. Douglas

BLUE SWALLOWTAIL STUDIO - 1712 W. Douglas

BUNGALOW 26 - 613 W. Douglas

CARLA'S - 605 W. Douglas

CENTRAL PLAINS NOVELTY - 905 W. Douglas

CHATEAU HOLIDAYS - 126 S. Seneca

FROM ME 2 YOU RESALE - 728 W. Douglas

JUNK IN THE TRUNK - 805 W. Maple

LADY GRACE BOUTIQUE - 810 W. Douglas

MELANGE CUSTOM JEWELRY - 718 W. Douglas

SWEET CHEEKS MOMMY & BABY BOUTIQUE - 722 W. Douglas

TWIST (YARN SHOP) - 607 W. Douglas

 

View the new 2nd Saturday website to find out the merchant's deals!

KEEP IN THE DOWNTOWN LOOP!
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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 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!

NEED MONEY FOR AN ART PROJECT?
We Make Art Happen

WeMakeArtHappen.com is based on micro-giving, also called micro-funding or crowd-sourcing. It's basically this: You need $20,000 for an art project but you don't know anyone with pockets that deep. So, instead of asking one person or maxing out your credit cards, you put your project details on this web site. Now you can ask 2,000 people, 20,000 people, 200,000 people or more who believe in what you're doing to collaborate with you by donating small gifts toward your project.

 

To get involved, all you have to do is submit a short pitch of your project idea to our team, create the categories and rewards for different levels of "collaborators" and once your project is posted it's up to you to generate buzz and awareness. Tell everyone you know. Post social media messages until your fingers are raw. Scream from the top of your house. Market yourself. Do whatever you have to do to draw people to your project page. We're about community building here, about sparking change and helping ideas spread. More info



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