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Downtown Events November 15-21
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DOWNTOWN SPOTLIGHT

Wichita - Sedgwick Co. Historical Museum
24th Annual Wreath Festival
November 15 - 16   10:00am - 2:00pm
 
Location: Wichita - Sedgwick County Historical Museum - 204 S. Main
 
The Wreath Festival will feature wreathes, holiday gifts of all kinds, delicious baked goods, festive music, and special exhibits. Holiday shoppers won't be disappointed by the selection of unique Christmas accessories, stocking stuffers, ornaments, and other gifts. Book lovers will have dozens of titles to choose from, appealing to every taste. Visitors to the Wreath Festival will be delighted the outstanding collection of handcrafted miniature Christmas trees created by Sylvia Jackson, a beloved tradition at the museum. More info
SPORTS

Thunder Hockey vs. Rapid City
Friday, November 16   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
Thunder Hockey vs. Arizona
Saturday, November 17   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

Wichita Thunder
Thunder Hockey vs. Bloomington
Wednesday, November 21   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

SHOWS

Godfather
The Godfather
Thursday, November 15   7:00pm
 

Location: Orpheum Theatre - 200 N. Broadway

Contact Phone: (316) 263-0884


Based on Puzo's 1969 novel of the same name, the film stars Marlon Brando and Al Pacino as the leaders of a powerful New York crime family. Tickets just $5 at the door, $4 for seniors, military & students. More info
http://www.mrdiggswichita.com/
Mr. Diggs Dwelling & Co. Shopping Event
November 15 - 17 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
Shakespeare's MacBethlehem Christmas
November 16 - 18
 
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
Praise Dance Expo
5th Annual Praise Dance Expo
Saturday, November 17   6:00pm
 

 

Location: Orpheum Theatre - 200 N. Broadway

Contact Phone: 316-263-0884

 

NNM Productions and Today's Journey Productions present Wichita's 5th Annual Praise Dance Expo...2012 theme: Celebrating Christ. Join us for a dynamic display of talent in an enriching environment of praise. More info

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Winter Beer Fest
November 21   7:00pm

Location: Oeno Wine Bar - 330 N. Mead
 

Our Beer Fest will have a delicious appetizer buffet, live music, and over ten winter beers for you to try! $25 per person + tax. Advanced Credit Card Reservations are required! Please call 316-440-5000 to make you reservations today!

CONCERTS

Carmina Burana in Blue Jeans
Blue Jeans Concerts: Carmina Burana
Friday, November 16   8:00pm
 
Location: Century II - Concert Hall - 225 W. Douglas
Contact Phone: (316) 267-7658

The Wichita Symphony performs Haydn's Symphony no. 90 and Orff's epic Carmina Burana. Joining the Orchestra is the Wichita Symphony Orchestra Chorus, under the direction of Dr. Cecil J. Riney, the Wichita Community Children's Chorus, the Friend's University Singing Quakers, and the Bethel College Concert Choir. More info

Branford Marsalis Quartet
2012 Fall Jazz Series - Branford Marsalis Quartet
Friday, November 16   7:30pm
 

Location: Orpheum Theater - 200 N. Broadway

 

NEA Jazz Master, renowned Grammy Award�-winning saxophonist and Tony Award� nominee Branford Marsalis is one of the most revered instrumentalists of his time. Leader of one of the finest jazz quartets today, and a frequent soloist with classical ensembles, Marsalis and his quartet of musical friends recently recorded Four MFs Playin' Tunes, to be released in vinyl on April 2012 and then digitally and on CD in August 2012.  More info

Wichita Symphony
Classic Concerts: Carmina Burana
Saturday, November 17 at 3:00pm & 8:00pm
 
Location: Century II - Concert Hall - 225 W. Douglas

The Wichita Symphony performs Haydn's Symphony no. 90 and Orff's epic Carmina Burana, a choral spectacular audiences will recognize from countless pop culture references within movies, tv commercials, even football games. More info

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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 15
Adam Case
 
Friday, November 16
Dos Partytos
 
Saturday, November 17
Alright Eddy

Wednesday, November 21
Sunshine the Bunny
John Barleycorn
Events at John Barleycorn's

Location: John Barleycorn's Bar

Contact Phone: 316-613-3773
 
Thursday, November 15
Matt Woods/ Aaron Lee Martin/ Ando Ehlers
 
Friday, November 16
Black wall Monument/ The iii's/ The Space Between
 
Saturday, November 17
Rodney Parker & 50 Peso Reward
 
Sunday, November 18
Comedy Open Mic Night

Tuesday, November 20
Poetry Open Mic Night
OTHER EVENTS

Bikers Weekly Alliance Meeting
Bike/Walk Alliance Monthly Meeting  
November 15   6:30pm
 
Location: CityArts, 334 N. Mead

 

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.

United Way
Campaign Victory Luncheon
Friday, November 16   11:30am
 

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

Contact Phone: 316-267-1321

 

Hosted by United Way of the Plains. More info

CAIW
2012 Diwali Fest
Saturday, November 17   7:00pm
 
Location: Century II - Mary Jane Teall Theater - 225 W. Douglas

Contact Phone: 316-308-6462

 

Presented by the Cultural Association of India. Dinner starts at 7pm, cultural program from 8:30 - 10:00pm. 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

SANTA LETTERS WANTED!
Santa letters

The City of Wichita, Cambridge Market and Starkey Inc. are teaming up with the North Pole to collect letters for Santa and give away early Christmas presents that include a ride on a Wichita fire truck.

 

Starting Nov. 28 through Dec. 14, children ages 12 and under are invited to drop off their letters at CityArts, Century II, Old Cowtown Museum, the Mid-America All-Indian Center and Cambridge Market. Children who include a return address will receive a response from Santa Claus himself and be automatically entered in the gift giveway.

 

The prizes include:

 

Grand Prize:

 

Ride on a Wichita fire truck (child must be over age 8 and live inside Wichita city limits)

Wichita firefighters will pick up the winner at his or her home for an unforgettable ride to school.

 

Other Prizes:

 

Gift certificate for one free youth art class at CityArts.

 

Gift certificate to attend an upcoming performing arts event at Century II (up to four people).

 

One year family membership to the Indian Center museum (up to four people).

 

One year family membership to Old Cowtown Museum (up to four people).

 

$50 in Cambridge Market Bucks

 

More info

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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