DOWNTOWN EVENTS August 8-14: Second Saturday, Down to the Wire, Rascal Flatts & More!

DOWNTOWN WICHITA EVENTS AUGUST 8-14 DINING I SHOPPING I EVENTS I HOTELS

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Second Saturday

Saturday, August 10

Every second saturday of the month you are invited to flex your local power shopping muscles in shops along Douglas. Simply purchase a 2nd Saturday bag for $5 and receive discounts and support local businesses at the same time! Learn More


Down to the Wire 24 Hour Film Race August 9-11 Participants can enter individually or as a team of up to 15 people. Teams have 24 hours to write, produce, shoot, and edit a short film that is six minutes or less. The screening for the Down to the Wire films will be Sun, August 11 at the Wichita Orpheum Learn More	Rascal Flatts Fri, Aug 9 7:30pm Originally scheduled for January 19, Rascal Flatts are in Wichita to perform Friday, August 9 with special guests The Band Perry and Cassadee Pope. Rascal Flatts are knowing for their energetic performances and state-of-the-art production. Come out to hear famed songs old and new such as "What Hurts the Most." Learn More	Mary Poppins August 9-11 Kids and adults of all ages have loved to mimic the hit Disney movie, Marry Poppins. Lucky for Wichita, Music Theatre of Wichita has been granted the right to be one of the first theatres in the country to develop it's own production of the all-family classic. "Spoonful of Sugar" and other memorable songs will be sung in this sweet show. Learn More

DOWNTOWN BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT

Old Mill Tasty Shop

604 E. Douglas Ave.

Wichita's Original Soda Fountain since 1932, Old Mill Tasty Shop has been serving Wichita for years. Mary Wright, leader of the Culinary Team, is loved by all and her homemade dishes have people visiting from all around. Stop by for homemade fresh daily blueplates, soups, sandwiches and Mexican dishes. But don't fill up on your entree - you'll need room for dessert! Root beer floats, milk shakes, and turtle sundaes are just some of the ice cream delights at Old Mill. Open Monday-Thursday 11am-3pm, Friday 11am-8pm, and Saturday 8am-8pm. Learn More

CALL FOR ARTISTS

"Brush Bash!" Call for Artists

Enter by August 13

Brickyard Inc. is excited to announce it's first annual Brush Bash, a live-painting event and silent auction on Sunday, September 8th. Artists of all backgrounds, mediums, and styles are encouraged to apply by Wednesday, August 13th. One grand-prize winning artist will receive $1,000 award from PBR to paint a mural in the Brickyard this fall. Artwork will be sold at the Brush Bash live-painting event through silent auction. Half of the money raised will go to the artist and the other half will go to a charitable organization, which has yet to be named. Learn More

DOWNTOWN PUBLIC INPUT MEETING

Street Closure Input Meetings

Friday, August 9 11am

Tuesday, August 13 5:30pm

The City of Wichita is hosting two public meetings at Century II (225 W. Douglas) to gather input about street closures connected to walks, runs and marathons. During the meeting, City officials will share ideas and suggestions they have received from promoters and event organizers to lessen the impact on surrounded neighborhoods and business. Attendees will have the opportunity to provide feedback and suggestions. Learn More

OTHER EVENTS

Jail House Rock 'n Roll

MOSLEY STREET MELODRAMA

August 8-10 6pm

Knockin' em Dead!

CABARET OLDTOWN

August 8 - 10 8pm

Sparkling Savings Sale

LUCINDA'S

Thursday, August 8

Midwest Huntfest

CENTURY II