VIP Wichita Magazine - October 2016

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October 2016

mag.com VIP INTERVIEW

WICHITA POLICE CHIEF

GORDON RAMSAY

VIP EVENTS ZEN

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VIP WICHITA Contents EVENTS

YOUTH ENTREPRENEURS - BIZ BANG UNCF MAYOR’S LUNCHEON THE WATERFRONT PARTY ON THE PLAZA TOUR DESIGNERS’ DIGS TO SUPPORT SYMPHONY GIGS NICO HERNANDEZ COMMUNITY CELEBRATION ART FOR YOUR EARS FEATURING BOBBY WATSON VIA CHRISTI CHARITY CLASSIC GOLF TOURNAMENT ZOOBILEE ZEN HABITAT FOR HUMANITY - RAISE THE ROOF ALS WALK KICK-OFF PARTY WICHITA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA - PAINT JAM MUSIC THEATRE WICHITA - FOURTH ANNUAL CHEFS’ DINNER WALK TO DEFEAT ALS KIDZCOPE GOOD GRIEF 5K PROJECT ACCESS 17TH ANNIVERSARY AUTUMN & ART WICHITA COUNTRY CLUB HERITAGE CELEBRATION WORKING WELL CONFERENCE CRAWL FOR CANCER NATIONAL KIDNEY FOUNDATION KICK-OFF WOMEN UNITED FOR THE SHOCKERS CJ MEMORIAL FOUNDATION 10TH ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT RED SHOE SOCIETY KICKIN’ IT FOR THE KIDS KICKBALL TOURNAMENT CODED COUTURE: PATRON PREVIEW HOPEART DERBY BBQ FESTIVAL WICHITA GRAND OPERA: RIGOLETTO WALK TO END ALZHEIMER’S GRUB & GROOVE FESTIVAL TALLGRASS FILM FESTIVAL: DUDEGRASS LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA: LIGHT THE NIGHT WINGAPALOOZA

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WHY I LOVE WICHITA VIP INTERVIEW: GORDON RAMSAY DOWNTOWN LIVING FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT: ALLEN HOUSE DESIGNERS’ DIG MY FAVORITE SPACE: ROBYN WELLS VIP PROFILE: HABITAT FOR HUMANITY #WICHITAFLAG WHO WORE WHAT, WHEN, WHERE & WHY?

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Letter from the Editor

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f you’re holding the October issue of VIP Wichita Magazine - and I assume you are if you’re reading this - then you just missed my favorite workday of the month. At the beginning of each month you’ll find Molly Guidas, VIP’s general sales manager, continually checking the tracking number of our latest shipment of magazines. I prefer to wear down the carpet pacing back-and-forth. Neither get the magazines here any quicker. Our small and dedicated staff has an all-hands-ondeck approach once the magazines arrive for delivery day. You might even find Publisher Roy Heatherly or Bonnie Bing around Wichita handing out the latest edition of VIP. We personally deliver a large number of the 15,000 copies printed each month - from the trunks of our vehicles to local businesses, organizations and non-profits across Wichita. We’re proud of our product, and it’s great to see firsthand reactions of those who appreciate what we’ve worked so hard to produce each month. Our magazine has grown in its short four-month existence, from 68 pages in the first issue to 100 pages this month. In those October pages you’ll find photos and smiling faces from 35 local events held in the past month. You can

read why Mayor Jeff Longwell loves Wichita, or look at who proudly flies the Wichita Flag in a reoccurring monthly feature spearheaded by The Wichita Metro Chamber of Commerce. You can get to know Wichita Police Chief Gordon Ramsey, who was photographed by Kacy Meinecke for the cover. This month, we also have a special section dedicated to All About Home, which includes features on unique downtown apartments, Wichita designers and a tour of Frank Lloyd Wright’s renowned Allen House in the heart of College Hill. Our October issue is another perfect snapshot of those who make Wichita unique, interesting and a great place to be.

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mag.com Volume I - Issue IV Publisher Roy Heatherly Editor Scott Elpers

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Youth Entrepreneurs

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Claire Gregory, Kelly Linenberger, Kylie O’Connor

outh Entrepreneurs celebrated past and current student success, while looking ahead at the transformational stories to come during its biennial fundraiser, Biz Bang. The event was held August 26 at the Wichita Country Club. It was a record year with more than 900 guests and 75 volunteers attending, and raised more than $1.3 million. Founded in 1991, Youth Entrepreneurs is a high school program that helps students in need discover fulfillment through the creation of their own business idea. The program provides students a hands-on learning experience inside and outside of the classroom, and teaches the skills necessary to start their own business, improves their marketability in the workforce, and encourages them to continue into higher education.

Monica Johnson, Mackenzie Robbins

Liz Koch, Bonnie Bing

Kurt Breitenbach, Kim Breitenbach, Annie Koch, Chase Koch

Danielle Schreck, Joe White, Kassidee Lank

Tori Deatherage, Carri Karst

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Steve Cox, Amy Cox

Mindy McCoy, Terry Freund, Robbie Freund

Sarah Mendoza, Michael Mendoza

Angie Wilhelm, Joe Fairchild

Suzie Luginbill, Laurie Boorigie, Marsha Byler, Marilyn Tilton

Bill Pickert, Trinh Nguyen, Traci Pickert

Noreen Caroocci, Bob Benson, Sandy Rupp, Terry Rupp

Scott Gepner, Amy Gepner, Mark Siebert

Cindy McSwain, Chuck McSwain

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VIP Calendar Sunday

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Alton Brown Author Talk The Orpheum 6 p.m.

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Prairie Fire Marathon Wells Fargo Bank 7:30 a.m.

Tallgrass Film Festival

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Tallgrass Film Festival Holiday Galleria Century II 11 a.m.

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Holiday Galleria Century II 10 a.m.

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20 BarkAID Paul Mitchell The School 11 a.m.

Wine, Women & Shoes Wichita Marriott 6:30 p.m.

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22 Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5K The Waterfront 8 a.m.

28 An Evening With Envision Phantom of the Opera Gala Hyatt Regency 6 p.m.

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Miro Returns Community Celebration Wichita State University 2 p.m.

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UNCF Wichita Mayor’s Luncheon Photography by Whitney Pulen

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ichita Mayor Jeff Longwell delivered the keynote Malaika Bell, Kameelah Alexander, James Clendenin, Teia Wair address at an inaugural fundraising event for the United Negro College Fund at the Hyatt Regency on Sept. 8. The luncheon also celebrated the UNCF’s partnership with Koch Industries, Inc., and the Charles Koch Foundation, which generously invested $25 million in the UNCF and Koch Scholars Program. The program offers scholarships and other academic supper to African American college students who have an interest in developing and applying entrepreneurial mindset to their career pursuits. In addition to this program, the UNCF lasy year awarded more than $500,000 in scholarships to students attending college in Kansas. “Studies show that supporting and retaining a young, educated workforce is essential to our city’s growth,” Bishop Wade Moore, Roderick Houston Kylie Stupka, Tonya Mullins Longwell said.

Prisca Barnes, Vice Mayor Lavonta Williams

McFarlane Duncan, Michael Lomax

Askia Ahmad, Laura Hands

Marcus White, Julian Jones, Marshall Johnson

Suzanne Jenkins, Kathaleena Monds

Jillian Johnson, Tami Hernandez

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The Waterfront

Party on the Plaza Story & Photography by Whitney Pulen

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he Waterfront Plaza hosted a bevy of events over Labor Day weekend. The inaugural event - a DJ dance party and fashion show - kicked off at sundown on September 2. The party featured models sporting clothing and accessories from retailers like Specs, Pink Saloon and Pure Barre. The event also celebrated the two-year anniversary of Whole Foods Market and the opening of lululemon athletica.

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Madison Binkley, Brandelein Soergel

Keith Hamilton, Jolanda Hamilton

Ashley Slieff, Lindsay Anderson, Jason Bell

Corey Clark, Glenda Larkin, Paul Egan, Mindy Mills, Joe Egan, Toni Egan

Amanda Vong, Kona, Samantha Lucciarini, Tram Ngo, Emily Flax

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Tour Designers’ Digs to support Symphony Gigs Bonnie Dakan, Arlene Graber, Pam Fruhauf, Kenny Fruhauf Story & Photography by MeLinda Schnyder

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he Women’s Association of the Wichita Symphony held a kick-off gala for its first Tour Designers’ Digs to Support Symphony Gigs on September 9 at Union Station. The jazz ensembles from Wichita State University and Friends University entertained guests on the front patio and inside the historic train depot. John Harrison, concertmaster for the Wichita Symphony, served as master of ceremony and the five participating designers and decorators attended. All proceeds from the gala and the tour support the Wichita Symphony and its mission to enrich, educate and entertain through orchestral music.

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WHY I LOVE

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Each month, VIP Wichita Magazine ask community leaders why they love Wichita. Their answers are as diverse as their backgrounds.

Jeff Longwell - Mayor, City of Wichita As Mayor of the City of Wichita, I may be a little biased when I say this is the best city in the world. We’ve been called the aviation capital, but I like to think of Wichita, as many do, as the Opportunity Capital. From inside our borders, planes are born, connecting the world, but we do so much more than that. World Business leaders such as Charles Koch have recognized the potential that Wichita presents. To paraphrase him, Wichita is a great place to raise a family, and an even better place to grow a business. We may be one of the 50 largest cities in the United States, but we’re still small enough to be flexible and react quickly when we see an opportunity. The potential of Wichita is vast and limited only by our own imaginations.

Roy Heatherly - President & Publisher, The Wichita Eagle, VIP Wichita Magazine Why I Love Wichita - I would answer back in a question - How could you not love Wichita? Wichita has the friendliest people in the world living here. Wichita is a clean and beautiful city. Just drive through downtown or stroll along the Arkansas River. Take a ride north, south, east or west and you will see a beautiful city everywhere you turn. Have you ever just sat back and watched a Kansas sunset from your Wichita neighborhood - awesome. Wichita has something for everyone. We have museums, The Zoo, Riverfest, Exploration Place, Botanica just to name a few. How about our Music Theatre, The Opera, the Thunder or the Wingnuts. Wichita has great shopping and Wichita has great restaurants. Wichita also has a kind and caring spirit that reflects in loving our neighbors and it’s unmatched by any other city. Additionally, Wichita’s spirit is embracing change as we welcome a new generation of entreprenuers and start up technology companies. How could you not love Wichita and how could you not want to be part of this city’s future?

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Olympic Medalist Nico Hernandez Community Celebration

Story by MeLinda Schnyder Photography by MeLinda Schnyder & Travis Heying

Nico Hernandez, Olymipic Medalist

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fter bringing home to Wichita a bronze Olympic medal from the Summer Olympics in Rio, Nico Hernandez was honored with a community parade and a celebration at his alma mater, Wichita North High School on August 26. Hernandez earned the bronze medal in the Olympic light flyweight division, becoming Wichita’s first Olympic medalist since 1984. During the celebration, Wichita City Mayor Jeff Longwell presented Hernandez with a key to the city, while others spoke about his inspiring road to the Olympics. Hernandez addressed the crowd as well, many of whom wore special T-shirts and held up signs or recent issues of The Wichita Eagle that acclaimed the boxer.

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Tanya Smith, Morgan Smith, Jeff Smith

Deja Hernandez, Jolie Villa, Angelina Gallegos, Jesse Hernandez

Billy Bargas, Darcie Darby, Cindy Ledesma, Robert Ledesma

Carlo XXX Hernandez, Jozelyn Hernandez, Kevin Zapata, Sonye Hernandez

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Art For Your Ears Featuring

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Story & Photography by MeLinda Schnyder

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azz legend Bobby Watson gave the final performance in the Ulrich Museum of Art’s three-part summer concert series Art for Your Ears on September 15 at Miller Concert Hall on the Wichita State University campus. WSU’s Jazz Band joined Watson on stage for the free concert. Watson was invited to perform as a tribute to the 50th anniversary of Duke Ellington’s impromptu performance for Joan Miró in the south of France. Miró’s mosaic “Personnages Oiseaux” has returned to the Ulrich Museum after a five-year restoration project.

Vanessa Ndettemi, Leterius Ray

Jess Greenleaf, Margaret Phillips

Tom Jackson, Gayle Jackson, Joel Linscheid

Sara Dwyer, Sean Dwyer

Darla Steinert, Hannah Steinert

Patrick Habkirk, Ruth Ann Martin, Scott Martin

Phillip Tippin, Jenae Tippin

Diane Caton, Carl Caton

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Jeff Van Sickle, Janice Van Sickle, Darryl Carrington

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check for $350,000 was presented to Via Christi at its 36th annual Charity Classic Golf Tournament at Crestview Country Club on September 16. Proceeds from this year’s tournament will provide support to stroke patients, programs and service at Via Christi including outreach and education. Roughly every 40 seconds, someone in the United States has a stroke. People of all ages are vulnerable, despite seemingly good health. In fact, the risk of stroke is increasing faster in individuals ages 30-45 than in any other age group. Via Christi recently received recognition by The Joint Commission and the American Heart Association/ American Stroke Association as a Comprehensive Stroke Center, only the second health care organization in Kansas to join this elite group. This designation places Via Christi at the forefront of stroke care for patients in Kansas from acute care to rehabilitation and integration back into the community.

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Mark Gagnon, Brent Castillo

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VIP INTERVIEW

GORDON RAMSAY By Amy Geiszler-Jones

Whether it’s having his SWAT team rappel down the side of a children’s hospital dressed as superheros, or organizing a cookout that brought together law enforcement and leaders of the Black Lives Matter movement, Gordon Ramsay’s dedication to community policing has not gone unnoticed in his first year as Wichita’s Chief of Police -- which included an invitation to the White House to meet President Obama.

Photography By Kacy Meinecke


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ichita Chief of Police Gordon Ramsay believes strongly in the concept of community policing – particularly in the community part. “Police alone aren’t the answer,” said Ramsay, who became

really what community policing is about. It’s about being one with the the car and having positive interactions and not always in enforcement mode.” his command to have experiences like he had in Duluth, where he spent most of his youth and policing career – growing up next door to a cop who took Ramsay on ride-alongs as a teenager and showed friendships with citizens on his own bike cop beat. with them and get invited to the weddings, even today, of the friends I made,” said Ramsay, who worked his way up from a beat cop to Duluth’s police chief in 2006. Born in St. Louis, Ramsay was 8 when his parents moved to Duluth. At age 20, he started his police career in Wisconsin and later returned to the northern Minnesota town. Here in Wichita, it’s not unusual for Ramsay to respond to calls “Sometimes that’s a good thing, sometimes it’s a bad thing – like in my marriage, just ask my wife of 19 years, “ he adds, laughing. “Ultimately the police issues that blow up are not always a result of just police issues. Usually it’s all these other social disparities – housing, education, unemployment and medical – that come together. into crime and other issues that we deal with.” It’s important for police to engage in the community in positive ways, he said, like having the SWAT team dress up as superheroes and rappel down the side of Wesley Children’s Hospital during its

White House, but the timing wasn’t right for Ramsay to make the

so it counted and it was a really great thing to see the kids’ faces. It’s

meet President Obama on a Friday, the same day he was scheduled to

community like that.” He’s not afraid to start conversations about some tough issues, too, if it will improve things – like discussions about policies regarding

“It had been on the books for a year. I couldn’t just leave my brother-in-law hanging out there. … Some people thought I was being disrespectful but it was really that I didn’t want to be disowned from my in-laws,” he said.

developing a Citizens Review Board like the one he helped bring to Duluth. When he’s not responding to calls or touting inspirational teenager – Ramsay is out meeting with various people, from Gov. Sam Brownback about employment program information that police can share through community meetings to local activists who want the voices of the communities of color to be heard. Ramsay and his police department attracted national attention in July, when hundreds of stories about the First Steps Community Cookout brought together nearly 2,000 people in Wichita – law enforcement, leaders from the Black Lives Matter movement and residents. It was actually the second such cookout of the summer – and it was followed by four more than primarily focused on youth – among Steps cookout, however, came on the heels of a local peaceful Black Lives Matter protest in response to killings of black civilians by police

opportunity,” Ramsey said. He’s personally tried returning the call to been full. disrespectful.” change, there are things we in the community can do, too, he said. Get to know your neighbors and look out for one another, call in tips to programs, for starters. department is closely aligned with what community members want: “safe neighborhoods, where kids can play and families can work and people feel safe and comfortable and not have to worry about being a victim of a crime.”



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Zoobilee Kevin Hennen, Melissa Hennen, Kim Davis, Janette Griggs, Jenny Schrader, Ron Schrader Story & Photography by Amy Geiszler-Jones

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illed as Wichita’s “wildest fun-raiser,” the annual Zoobilee at the Sedgwick County Zoo was held September 10. The event raises funds to keep zoo admissions affordable, according to zoo officials, and a portion of this year’s funds will also support the zoo’s animal conservation initiatives in the wild. More than 6,000 people attended Zoobilee and had the opportunity to feast on food and beverages from several area restaurants, bakeries and beverage companies, visit some of the zoo’s premier exhibits, listen to various local bands and bid for various items in both silent and live auctions. The evening also included a concert by The Stacy Mitchhart Band. Keith Showell, Jeannie Showell

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Dave Dahl, Tonya Dahl, Nancy Louvar, Art Louvar

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Story & Photography by Amy Geiszler-Jones

ore than 700 people attended ZEN, An Alfresco Event at Botanica on September 9. The Asian-themed event took place primarily within the Chinese Garden of Friendship, the adjacent Lotus Hall and the Terrace Room. For several years, Botanica has held an annual gala/ alfresco night as its major fundraiser. This was the final themed year for the Zen-themed event, which was created when the scholar-inspired Chinese Garden opened in 2015. The Zen event featured a performance by St. Anthony’s Lion & Dragon Dance Team, music by Annie Up and onsite floral arranging by Beards Floral Design. The event was presented by The Trust Company of Kansas, along with multiple community sponsors.

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Teresa Wadsworth, Jessie Bell, Juanita Hooser

Lydia Loo, Lei Liu, Chuen-Huey Lai, Nancy Shih, Lily Shao

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ichita’s Habitat for Humanity celebrated its 30th anniversary with is Raise the Roof fundraiser at the Emprise Bank Atrium on September 17. The event featured Habitat for Humanity’s oneof-a-kind live auction. Instead of auctioning off items like vacation and golf packages, in less than an hour, the Wichita organization raised funds to build the first Habitat house of 2017. An auctioneer started the bidding with the foundation of the home, then moved through the house to bedrooms, a kicthen and even the roof.

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any apartments in downtown Wichita come with original art included: brick walls, exposed ductwork, tall windows framing urban views and remnants of historic tenants. “You don’t find character like this in the suburbs,” said Shawn Bartel-Morrow, who lives in the Commerce Street Lofts with his husband Michael Morrow. Shannon Boone, who lives at The Lux with her 12-year-old daughter, agreed. “I love things that have a story and a history,” she said. “Not only does The Lux have that, but the owners did a phenomenal job staying true to the building’s history when they turned it into living space.” According to the Wichita Downtown Development Corporation, about 2,100 people live downtown and the area is on pace to double its resident population over the next five to seven years. Residential occupancy rates are 95 to 100 percent and a diverse inventory of units is scheduled to open during the next year. “Downtown’s residential market is just hopping right now,” said Chris Stong, owner of Commerce Street Lofts. “There are a lot of really great things happening downtown, literally all over the place. You’ve got a mid-century modern building, my place that’s 100 years old, new construction. The choices are fantastic and they are varied.” Here’s a look at some unique residences you might be surprised to find in downtown Wichita.

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A converted warehouse Stong saw potential in the 1922 broom corn warehouse he bought and loved the matching unique vibe of its Commerce Street neighborhood, just a block south of Intrust Bank Arena. He converted the warehouse into a mix of commercial and residential, including two one-bedroom, two-bath units that are about 1,600 square feet each and four units have high ceilings and a mix of original and modern and bathroom suites with subway tiled walls and hex tiled Dorado to downtown Wichita three years ago and wanted two bedrooms. “But we fell in love with this place as soon as unique, we knew we could make it work.” warehouse sliding doors, stainless steel appliances and high“We liked the character and openness,” Bartel-Morrow entertain in. My husband and I both travel a lot so we wanted something that was easy to maintain when we’re not home.”

The old high school Burk and Jason Van Sickle transformed the former Wichita summer they opened a 72-unit new construction expansion next door. and share amenities like a community garden, pet park, pool character, the expansion attracts price-conscious renters or those who prefer new construction. Square footage in the high school building units ranges from 700 to 2,000 and rent runs from $850 to $2,200 familiar big wall clocks, and every unit is unique. Some striping, auditorium staging or original stained concrete boiler rooms or science and art classrooms.

been converted into apartments in downtown Wichita. Michael

400-square-foot micro-unit to a three-bedroom, 1,800-square-foot unit. In addition to preserving the exterior architecture, the lobbies are the same as they were in 1954 and the hallways on the

“Everything has been custom designed, nothing was just years ago. mainly because of its focus on energy and environmental design.

developer standpoint, but we think it’s pretty cool that this was a historic preservation project,” Van Sickle said.

A mid-century modern building workout room,” Rygg said. “I’ve always wanted to live in a larger Kansas Gas and Electric headquarters at First and Market, is the only mid-century modern architectural building that has

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f you’ve wandered through Wichita’s cherished College Hill neighborhood, you might have stumbled upon one of the greatest works or art of the 20th century without even realizing

Wichita is home to two buildings designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, widely considered the greatest architect of the 20th

is one. Designed by Wright in 1915, and competed three years later, the other is tucked away in College Hill on 255 N. Roosevelt. Allen House was named one of the Top 10 Frank Lloyd Wright homes to visit by USA Today. “We started to get visitors from all over the world, and they haven’t stopped,” said Howard Ellington, the preservation architect, a founding trustee and executive director of the Allen house is my absolute favorite.” Allen House, which Frank Lloyd Wright considered among features a living and dining room wrap around a sunken garden Japan. A garden house and wall capped by large concrete garden vases line remaining edges of the property. room, living room, butler pantry, kitchen, maid’s room, and twomaster bathroom, maid’s room, guest room, three bathrooms and a circulation gallery overlooking the water garden, which served for art displays. relationship to nature. Lighting is integrated into the environment with the living room ceiling lanterns made of wood, mulberry paper and art glass in the dining room. Radiator grilles, builtin furniture and bookcases are all interrelated designs for a harmonious whole.

houses are the same way,” he said. “It’s always in harmony with Allen House will turn 100 in 2018. Keeping the work of art in the best shape possible is a never-ending process. “It’s a work of art that sits out in the rain and snow. It’s constant work. Our whole purpose of existence it to preserve this house. All money raised goes toward maintaining the home and use the same materials. Everything matches the way it was when Henry and Elsie Allen moved in.” $30,000. “It was bargain then. It’s a bargain today,” Ellington said.


Designers’ Digs: A glimpse inside Wichita designers’ homes Story by Amy Geiszler-Jones

Photography by Paula Moore

hris and Kitty Volkman make their living designing kitchens – and that’s the room that got most of their attention when they purchased a mid-century modern home earlier this year. The Volkmans, owners of Kitchen Concepts, wanted their new kitchen to be a model of contemporary finishes with clean lines and the latest trends in kitchen design, plus provide them a much better view of the iconic north course of Crestview Country Club. “The view and potential is why we bought this house but there had only been a little portal,” said Chris Volkman. By extending the kitchen into a covered open porch, the Volkmans created a large, stunning room with several windows to provide plenty of natural light to bounce off the white Wood-Mode cabinetry, mirrored stainless steel finishes and Brazilian quartzite countertops. A few hundred Wichitans recently toured the Volkmans’ new kitchen, as part of the Designers’ Digs tour, a fundraising event organized by the Women’s Association of the Wichita Symphony. Five Wichita designers opened their homes to allow Wichitans to look “behind the curtain” to see how some prominent designers make themselves at home. “Life is very hectic and you want your home to be soothing and a place to recharge your batteries, not zap your batteries,” said Lizanne Guthrie of Design Studio. One of her favorite pieces in her home is a statue of the Buddhist goddess of mercy that “sets the tone for a peaceful place” in Guthrie’s entry hall. Guthrie has decorated her home to reflect both her love of other cultures and of family. Other cultural pieces include a tribal flat-weave kilim rug in the dining room; a Native American rug hanging in the kitchen; a prow from an Indonesian ship set in a living room niche; and a custom bathroom vanity made from an antique Asian cabinet. Most of the art in the loft – that includes the bedrooms for her two-college age children, a bathroom and seating area – was created by Guthrie’s family

members and herself. Pam Fruhauf of Finished Effects likes whimsical pieces, like the silver stag head in the sun room that doubles as her office, and pieces with sentimental value, such as several pieces of artwork created by her daughter, Olivia Grant, and artwork that belonged to her mother-in-law. “As a design person and as a partner, you want the spouse to have influence, so you compromise and share,” said Dennis Murphy of Murphy Interiors, explaining how he and his spouse, Dennis Reimer, mix what they call odd and unusual pieces to decorate their 1959 William Cato-designed home. The home has several pieces of interesting art, including a Picasso ink etching, a Birger Sandzen block print, a Roman bust from 325 B.C. and large Sevres porcelain urns. Murphy likes collecting religious art and showcases many of those pieces in the small library with an original built-in bar and curved fireplace. The original St. Charles kitchen – mid-century at its finest, Murphy said – was a nostalgic highlight for many on the tour, with fold-down cook tops, a Frigidaire wall oven, an indoor barbecue and a former jeweler’s bench serving as an island. From the outside, Jerry Olson’s home looks like it should be in Europe, where a raised brick patio with pea gravel is more common than in the east side of Wichita. The long, wide foyer that runs to what was once the back wall of the home makes for an ideal entertaining space. One of the major changes Olson – who has retired from OlsonBlackburn Interiors – made to the home shortly after moving there 27 years ago was to enclose the open walk-way to the detached garage, creating a dining room. Most of the color in Olson’s home comes from his large collection of primarily local artwork, while he keeps the furniture and wall colors neutral to create what he calls “visual quiet.”

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ALS Walk Kick-off Party Kim Edgington, Jim Krsnich, Margo Nunn, Alan Howarter Story & Photography by Whitney Pulen

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rad and Sandi Schreck were hosts of an ALS Fundraiser at River City Brewery on September 7. A crowd of ALS Association supporters - including Wichita State University head basketball coach Gregg Marshall and his wife, Lynn - filled the upstairs banquet area at the Old Town hotspot to purchase raffle tickets for a week’s stay at the Schrek’s beautiful home in Arizona. More than $10,000 was raised and went directly to the ALS Association Mid-America Chapter. This fundraiser was a precursor to the Walk to Defeat ALS on September 17.

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My Favorite Space Story by Bonnie Bing Photography by Whitney Pulen

If you love people who like to repurpose things, you would be an instant fan of Robyn Wells. She figures at least half of everything in her home is old, and much of it has come from her collection of architectural salvage items. A stained window from a church in Kansas City and drapes from a French castle are just a couple of examples. “I’m an architectural salvage nerd,” she said. Robyn and her husband Dave Wells live in an Old Town loft that manages to be rustic and elegant at the same time. Everywhere you look there are items you wish you could take home with you. She thinks her interest in architectural salvage started with the demolition of the Allis Hotel. She has a huge chandelier made from fixtures from the Allis. She loved them so much she took four fixtures and had them welded together. Asked what she thought her decorating style is, she said, “Oh my gosh. I guess I’d say eclectic. I love the castle feel. I don’t like the word “gothic” because it sounds evil,” she said. When they moved downtown from Crestview, Dave told Robyn the storage area in the attic looked like a store with all the things she had collected. Great idea! She opened Uniquities, a store next to the building where they live. “But I open only one weekend a month. That way I have time to go get more things to put in it,” she said. In October Uniquities, 141 N. Rock Island, will be open the 13th, 14th and 15th. Even though the interior is welcoming and comfortable, it’s outside where Robyn loves to sit and relax. The deck area is two levels. Four floors up the view is of the Old Town Plaza, their neighbor’s decks, and the roofs of buildings in Old Town. “On the upper deck we have the best people watching spot in town,” she said. “I like to sit here, even in the winter, because the fireplace will keep you warm,” she said. “Actually it gives out so much heat, it can get too warm.” The deck has a hot tub, lots of plants and flowers, a bar, and plenty of scenic places to sit. And yes, there is a television.

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VIP Profile: Habitat For Humanity Story by MeLinda Schnyder “Where are you going after work today?” Ann Fox asks. “If it is to a safe, affordable place to live and you want that to be possible for every hard-working person in our world, get involved with Habitat for Humanity. Shelter makes all the difference.” As a licensed care home administrator, Fox became intrigued by the power of the living environment on quality of life. Five years ago she got the chance to bring that interest and a rare combination of non-profit and construction experience to the role of executive director for Wichita Habitat for Humanity (WHFH). This October, the organization is celebrating 30 years as an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity, an international Christian ministry with the mission of building homes, communities and hope. By the end of December, WHFH will have built or repaired 30 houses this year with the help of 3,500 community volunteers under the direction of a group of about 15 core volunteers who teach and coordinate the unskilled volunteers. It takes about 2,000 volunteer hours to build one house and from 200 to 400 individuals may be involved per project just for the construction side of WHFH’s work. VIP: Whom does WHFH serve? AF: We serve families who meet three criteria: 1) they have a need for housing, 2) they have an ability to pay for a home

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homeowners who purchased their homes through our program.

VIP: How can readers support WHFH?

County – volunteer and learn! Which is why our volunteer slots

working families we serve aren’t the kind who seek help and

houses. Our Habitat ReStore has a very popular curbside pick-up service for acceptable donated items. ReStore is a discount home improvement store at 601 N. West Street that accepts gently used

families you know who live in substandard housing, or who

VIP: How is WHFH funded? AF: We are funded through the generous donations of individuals and organizations. We raise the money for the costs of a new construction or repair project so that no money needs to be borrowed. Once a project is completed, the homebuyer (of new or rehabbed homes) or the homeowner (for home repair

cash, home stock, building materials, licensed trades, buildable lots. Shop at ReStore. We are always looking for core volunteers who are willing to share a skill and teach it to others, and there are also opportunities on committees and at ReStore.

repayments are reinvested in our program, usually over a 20 to 25 year mortgage serviced by Habitat for Humanity. We also generate cash through the Habitat ReStore. VIP: How many houses do you build and repair each year? AF: By Christmas this year, we’ll have built 12 houses and of houses built is fully dependent on fundraising and family when three homes were built by Wichita Habitat in response to the Greensburg tornado. On September 14 of this year, Intrust Bank provided a lead sponsorship and their employees, along constructed by Wichita Habitat over its 30 years.

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More than 300 volunteers helped build a Habitat For Humanity home in just eight days during the Wichita Riverfest this summer. It was the 208th home built by the Wichita chapter of Habitat for Humanity, which is celebrating its 30th year.

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Abel Perez, Sandra Perez, Gayla DeRock, Davis DeRock Story & Photography by Whitney Pulen

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peed painter Dan Dunn took to the stage alongside the Wichita Symphony Orchestra on September 17 at Century II for Paint Jam. Dunn created large art pieces to the soundtrack of the Wichita Symphony Orchestra. Ron Spigelman was guest conductor for the symphony, which played everything from Broadway classics to rock and roll covers. Songs like Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody,“ Ray Charles’ “Mess Around� and Meredith Willson’s “Seventy-Six Trombones� from the musical play The Music Man delighted the crowd. The artwork created by Dunn during the performance was auctioned off at the end of the concert.

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aura and Phil Knight hosted a private dinner for 28 guests, which featured a seven-course meal prepared by three chefs, to help raise money for Music Theatre Wichita on September 8. Chefs Josh Rathbun, Jared Williams and Shaun Brady prepared the exquisite meal, while Standard Beverage sommelier Karl Lakin took care of the wine pairings. All proceeds from the event will help support Music Theatre Wichita. This marked the fourth year Music Theatre Wichita has held the fundraiser. Each year, the event is held at a different Wichita home. The event was organized by Bonnie Bing.

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wo years ago, it was rare to see a Wichita flag flying as you drove down Douglas or through neighborhoods across the city. But as flag fever spreads, so do flag sightings. The photos below are only a few snapshots of the businesses who are declaring “#ILoveWichita” by proudly flying our FNL Denim, located at 106 S. Emporia, city’s banner. For even more photos, find the “Who Is Flying the Wichita Flag” album on the Wichita began flying the flag when they opened their flag’s Facebook page. You can also follow @WichitaFlag on Instagram and Twitter. The @WichitaFlag doors for business in August 2016. accounts are managed by the Wichita Metro Chamber of Commerce.

86 Cold Press, located at 612 E. Douglas, has been flying the flag since August 2016.

ABODE Venue, located at 1330 E. Douglas, was one of the first businesses to begin flying the flag nearly six years ago.

Wichita State University President John Bardo and Mayor Jeff Longwell raised the flag in front of the President’s Office at WSU for the first time in September 2015.

The e2e Accelerator, located at 110 S. Main, began flying the Wichita flag when they moved to their new space in July 2016.

Point Guard Management began flying the flag at all of their locations across Wichita in August 2016. Pictured here is the Uptown Place Apartments at 3422 E. Douglas.

Hyde Elementary School, located at 210 N. Oliver, included the Wichita flag in their international vexillology display in 2015.

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Kidzcope Good Grief 5K & Kids Run

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ounding out a great Labor Day weekend at the Waterfront, the Kidzcope Good Grief 5K & Kids Run kicked off on September 5 with a rambunctious crowd eager to hit the pavement. Two main events were featured: a kid friendly run and a traditional 5k race. The start and finish line was located at Whole Foods Market on The Waterfront

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Kai Rommann, Trent Rommann, Ale Rommann, Ashleigh Hennessy

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he Central Plains Health Care Partnership, a nonprofit affiliate of the Medical Society of Sedgwick County, celebrated the 17th anniversary of Project Steve Coen, Suzie Ahlstrand, Linda Davison, Dr. Joe Davison Access with the local health care community and the program’s funders, donors and supporters Aug. 26 at the Kansas Leadership Center. Project Access, which provides health care to lower-income, uninsured residents of Sedgwick County, has helped more than 13,000 patients over the years and has delivered more than $180 million in donated care. During the evening’s event, a $50,000 gift from the Kansas Health Foundation to the program was announced. Speakers included Jon Rosell, executive director of the Medical Society of Sedgwick County; Dr. Tom Bloxham, president of the Central Plains Health Care Partnership board of directors; and Steve Coen, president and CEO of the Kansas Health Foundation. The evening also featured a special art exhibit, provided by artists who have benefited from Project Access, as part of Wichita’s Final Friday activities. Anne Nelson, Dr. Tom Bloxham Leah Barnhard, Janet Miller

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Autumn &Art Story & Photography by Amy Geiszler-Jones

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atrons of Wichita Festival’s annual fall alfresco fine arts show and sale, celebrated the opening night of Autumn & Art at Bradley Fair September 16, with a party featuring gourmet food from nearby restaurants and specialty wine and spirits. The evening also included live performances by Keefer Madness, a silent auction and wine pull and other activities. In its seventh year, the juried art show and sale, which was held September 16-18, featured 99 artists from across the United States, who work in 14 kinds of media. Thirty of the artists were from Kansas. Autumn & Art is produced by Wichita Festivals and was presented by Fidelity Bank. Polly Gentry, Jeff Gentry

Mark Chamberlin, Teresa Veazey, Barbara Chamberlin

Boyd McPherson, Don Jarvis, D.J. Fulton, Keith Fulton

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Becca Zecha, Brenda Benning, Emilie Graves

Samantha Woods, Eric Ziegenhorn, Scott Tschudy, Clint Cornejo

Lisa Pennella, Rebecca Gates

Dr. Thom Rosenberg, Adrienne Rosenberg, Gretchen Waite, Richard Waite

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Tom Genovese, Jennifer Genovese, Heath, Balderston, Jamie Balderston, Jody Bradshaw, David Bradshaw

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Wichita Country Club Heritage Celebration Mike Ceramella, Libby Ceramella, Darlene Knorr, Ric Knorr

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ichita Country Club hosted a member appreciation event honoring the 75 members who have belonged to the prestigious club for 40 years or more on September 13. The country club rolled out a red carpet for event, which featured a three-course meal and champagne toast thanking each honored member. All those honored received a pin of recognition for their contributions to Wichita Country Club.

Al Higdon, Judy Higdon, Dick Honeyman, Bonnie Bing

Buff Farrow, MaryLee Evans, Duke Evans

Branden Haag, Ben Brophy, Bill Cozine, Suzy Cozine

Sue Berry, Barbara Thompson, Judy Weatherall, Bonnie Bing

Bob Dunne, Tom White, Al Higdon, Dick Smith, Sondra Langel

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7*1 t Hyatt Regency

Health & Wellness Coalition of Wichita

Working Well Conference Story & Photography by Whitney Pulen

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Angela Breer, Jennifer Kelley, Maggie Jackson, Shelley Rich, Debbie Williams, Karen Ryno, Amanda Schuster, Carla Jones, Jalaa Miller, Lisa Callahan, Becky Tuttle

he Health & Wellness Coalition of Wichita held its 12th annual Working Well Conference at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in downtown Wichita on August 2930. The conference was attended by Wichita professionals and beyond, eager to make a difference in their lives and the lives of their co-workers. Keynote speakers included Dr. Rosie Ward, a workplace culture and wellbeing expert, and Dr. Vic Strecher, Director of Innovation and Social Entrepreneurship at University of Michigan, who spoke on developing leadership teams and techniques for re-engaging with life. The conference included discussion panels focusing on prevention and management of diabetes and obesity as well as the importance of remaining active in the workplace. David Gear, Jodi Guillemette

Beth Koksal, Bridget Clarke

Lindsay Smith, Melanie Stoecklein

Lindsay Beyer, Dawn Freeman, Carl Lee, Marilyn Storrer, Kenneth Combes

Kiersten Camp, Jackie Standridge

Mariah Honse, Madison Carpenter, Nicole Brooks

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Andy Koenigs, Heather Patterson

Vicki Plank, Andrew Likes, Diana Little

Darcy Vagts, Callie Clark

Emily Faught, Jessica Duarte, Matthew Angell

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Gina Wiedemann, Danielle Dettmer

Logan Comstock, Andrew Bailey

Lisa Simon, Regina Navarro, Suzanne Willhite

Jan Wagner, Elisha Bannon, Kristin Hurd, Debby Wells, Juana Caballos, Michele Davis

Angela Breth, Joy Grove

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7*1 t The Brickyard

Crawl For Cancer Story & Photography by Whitney Pulen

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his year’s Wichita Crawl for Cancer was held at various Old Town establishments on August 27. Crawl for Cancer is an organization that is dedicated to raising money for cancer research and those impacted by cancer. This year the Wichita Crawl for Cancer raised money for Make-a-Wish and Camp Hope. Attendees pre-register in teams of 10-12 and are given Crawl for Cancer T-shirts, which serve as their allaccess pass to the locations participating in the Crawl. Team captains are given the all-important task of redeeming tickets for pitchers of beer and distributing it to team members. Once the teams crawl their way through the watering holes, participants are rewarded with an afterparty. Teams were reminded to drink responsibly and to have a sober driver by the KS DUI Impact Center who staffed an on-site booth.

Lola Shay, Tiffany Tatum, Courtney Somes, Jillian Poynter

Jorge Garcia, Jeff Chrismas, Scott Shaw

Christina Blake, Ashley Stallbaumer, Leah Charles

Amanda Tammaro, Crystal Lorentz, Jenn Perdue, Karen Betzen

Cassie Peck, Lisa Allton, Jennifer Becker

Summer Smith, Jana Horsch, Megan Bowersox, Christine Doerge, Kris Adams, Brittany Grimsley, Mel Tinker, Raquel Castor

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Susan Schinstock, Sydney Thornburg, Brandi Wishon

Sally White, Hayley Lunn, Tonya Gaona, Jill Poynter, Meghan Polk

Abby Harrison Jennifer Vajnar, Ashley Sassi

Patrice Casper, Ashley Parks, Brianne McGinty

Doreen Hull, Chelsea Hull, Joni Klaus, Kendra Klaus

John Graves, Bailey Smith, Clay McConnell, Lauren Kenney, Michelle Smith

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Paige Decker, Shandra Bridge, Sabastian Miller, Kristin Minor, Kevin Flickinger, Sheila Tasker, Kim Decker

Jamie Taylor, Jimmy Patterson

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7*1 t Cargill Learning Center

NATIONAL KIDNEY FOUNDATION KICK-OFF Story & Photography by Whitney Pulen

Patrice Basso, Cheryl Casamento, Sherry DuPerier, AF Farha, Gayle Farha, Jenifer Houck, Tori Snowden, J.J. Hayes

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lanning for the upcoming National Kidney Foundation fundraising walk kicked off at the Cargill Learning Center in the Sedgwick County Zoo on August 27. The walk will be held October 22 at Newman University. Held in nearly 100 communities nationwide, the annual event raises awareness and funds lifesaving programs that educate and support patients, their families and those at risk. With the increase in diabetes and high blood pressure - two major kidney disease risk factors - kidney disease is on the rise. Each year, more than 75,000 walkers join the National Kidney Foundation to raise more than $8 million to help kidney patients and their families.

Charlotte Rathbun, Josh Rathbun, Andrea Rathbun

Linda Boyzuck, Shannon Gould

AF Farha, Gayle Farha

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Jayden Fleming, Joi Lee

Ron Fowler, Kim Fowler

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7*1 t Eck Stadium

Women United for the Shockers Story & Photography by Whitney Pulen

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ichita State University baseball players alongside their head coach, Todd Butler, made their way to the highest point at Eck Stadium for a meet-andgreet with members of Women United for the Shockers at the All-American Club on September 1. Women United is a unique group who recognize the importance of the WSU Alumni Association and its mission of offering vital support services throughout the WSU community.

Dayton Dugas, Greyston Jenista, Trey Vickers, Todd Butler, Alec Bohm, Josh DeBacker, Landon Holifield, Travis Young

Elizabeth King, Melissa Butler, Pamela Ammar

Aimee Shank, Diane Cline-Pollock

Alissa Unruh, Trey Vickers, Dan Unruh

Sharon Neff, Jennifer Walker

Landon Holifield, Terri Moses, David Moses, Todd Butler

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%, /GOQTKCN (QWPFCVKQP 10th Annual Golf Tournament Rees Lahman, George Sallas, Frank Seitz, Stacy Lahman

Story & Photography by Whitney Pulen

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his year marked the 10th annual CJ Memorial Foundation Golf Tournament, which was held at the Hidden Lakes Golf Course on September 19. The popular golf tournament helps raise funds to support the organizations that helped CJ Seitz during his lifetime: The ARC of Sedgwick County, Rainbows, KETCH and Free Spirits. The CJ Memorial Foundation is a group of individuals who came together in 2007 to honor the life of CJ Seitz, who lived with multiple physical and developmental disabilities. Since the first tournament in 2007, more than $222,000 has been raised.

Jeff, Johnson, Jeff Smith

Devin Chase, Cran Chase, Steve Egan

Clete Straub, Dick Schremmer, Vic Straub, Doc Cox

Steve Funk, Clarence Munsch, Joel Huet, Bob Schmidt

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CJ Memorial Foundation Golf Tournament

Steve Fischer, Paul Bush, Ron Coleman

Ben Swigart, Tim Pauls

Paul Holmes, John Seitz

Terry Staats, Andrew Nelson, Craig Staats, Rocky Cornejo

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Red Shoe Society Kickin’ it for the Kids Kickball Tournament

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ickball was the name of the game at an all-day event hosted by the Red Shoe Society to benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities Wichita. Kickin’ it for the Kids was on September 17 at South Lake Parks, and even though rain delayed early morning play, the fields dried out enough to get underway. About 450 people signed up to play on 32 different teams. This is the fourth year for the tournament, and it’s been growing each year, said Amy Forbes of Ronald McDonald House Charities Wichita. This year, there was a record-setting $50,000 raised. Forbes said the attraction of the event is that it’s no-pressure fun and for a good cause. Participants are encouraged to dress up in silly outfits and play with them on, too. Bri Hallacy, Nick DePetris

Jason Milligan, Greg Kauk, Alexis Trammell

John Einwich, Michael Einwich, Isabel Einwich, Rocio Einwich

Chasity Shipman, Meghan Wiebe

Trish Licon, Diedra Johnson

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Jimmy Cornell, Dana Seiler

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Wendy Koziol, Mark Koziol

Jeana Jamison, Taylor Connolly

Kyle Preston, Patrick Lowance, Anna Sewell, Amber Bolin, Kirsten Londeen

Kimberly Underwood, Seth Devine, Chelsey Osborn

Tera McMahon, Jon Mason

Jesus Ugues, Damen Fuller

Shane Crowder, Rachel Lange

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WHO WORE WHAT, WHEN, WHERE AND WHY?

Michele Deutsch

Corey Johnson

Junetta Everett

Wore: A scarf print silk jacket from Sister Moses Wore: Summer dress of watercolor print silk with with leggings and black top by Eileen Fisher from high-low hemline Dillard’s. She bought her jewelry, including a trendy, long necklace, on a trip to Dallas. She carried a Tory What: Biz Bang 2016, a fundraiser for Youth Burch wristlet purse and had on Tory Burch sandals. Entrepreneurs

Wore: A gold crocheted top over black tank top and skinny jeans

What: Kick-off party for the ALS Walk

When: September 1

When: September 7 Where: River City Brewery Why: “I like to be comfortable, but I want my outfit to come together so I wear a lot of Eileen Fisher and add bright colors.”

When: August 26 Where: Wichita Country Club Why: “The invitation said, ‘summer chic’ so I thought this would work. I asked Camille at Lyndon’s what to wear and she suggested this dress.”

What: The fall event for Women United for the Shockers

Where: The All-American Club at Eck Stadium Why: “My entire closet is black and gold. I’m a big Shocker fan and a College of Health Professionals graduate. When I saw this, I knew I should get it to wear to a Shocker event.”

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7*1 t Ulrich Museum of Art

Coded Couture Patron Preview Courtesy of Ulrich Museum of Art, photos by Aaron Bowen Guests interact with CuteCircuit’s iMiniskirt

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he Ulrich Museum of Art at Wichita State University hosted a Patron Preview for the opening of the exhibition, Coded_Couture, on September 9 The Patron Preview was a private event preceding the reception held for the general public. Guests at the Patron Preview include donors, museum members, museum volunteers, faculty from the WSU School of Art, Design and Creative Industries, deans from WSU colleges, and other high ranking WSU officials. The Patron Preview allowed for these guests to spend extra time with the new exhibition before the galleries fill up later in the evening. This portion of the evening is set aside for these guests to show appreciation for their contributions to the museum, to give recognition to Cassie Standley the donors that helped the Ulrich Museum to procure the exhibition, and to celebrate the arrival of the exhibition. The Urich Museum’s operations are funded in large part by generous donors, and volunteers contribute their time and energy to help the Ulrich Museum share contemporary art with the public. The event began with a red carpet entrance. Once inside the museum, patrons enjoyed complimentary wine and hors d’oeuvres. As patrons entered the galleries they were greeted by the interactive multimedia installations of Coded_Couture - which premiered at Pratt Institute’s Manhattan gallery during New York Fashion Week earlier this year. The Ulrich Museum is the second stop for this traveling exhibition. After patrons had time to take in the sights Ulrich Museum Director Bob Workman shared his opening remarks naming each donor that helped make the exhibition possible in Wichita. Lee Starkel

Hayden & Devon Porter, children of Ulrich Museum preparatory James Porter

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HopeArt A Celebration of Beauty Out of Broken Story & Photography by Whitney Pulen

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opeNet celebrated its 25 year anniversary by holding HopeArt at the Drury Plaza Hotel in downtown Wichita on September 18. HopeArt - A Celebration of Beauty Out of Broken featured artists sketching, painting and wheel throwing pottery. So of the pieces created went up for auction. The evening also featured theatrical and dance performances. Dinner was served before featured speaker Elisa Morgan, President Emerita of MOPS International and author of The Beauty of Broken, shared words of encouragement.

Chuck Olson, Sarah Olson, Penny Moss, Max Moss, Mary Ellen Randall, Dr. George Randall

Branden McLaughlin, Carly McLaughlin

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Charley Cole, Janice Cole, Judy Hollander, Ross Hollander

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Tayelor Woodburn, Saovany Southam, Corri Lewellen

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Mitzi Beach, Jan Crabtree, Bonnie Dakan

Christine Hamman, Jan Maurer, John Maurer, Carol Fisher

Fay Netherton, David Netherton, Dave Nolte, Jennifer Nolte

Nathan Borton, Andrew Bowers

Christie LeMaster, Patty Oberg, Charity Schaulis

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Derby BBQ Festival Story & Photography by MeLinda Schnyder Larry Grant, Danny Smith, Michael Tate, Cody Graves, Andrew Yabumoto, Ezekiel Brito

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n estimated 5,000 followed the aroma of slowsmoked pork to High Park for barbecue-themed fun at the sixth annual Derby BBQ Festival on September 10. The event drew 38 professional and 13 backyard teams from throughout the region to participate in the grilling competition sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbecue Society. Festival-goers watched the pitmasters compete and could purchase tasting kits to try pulled pork samples. The Derby BBQ Festival benefits the Airman & Family Readiness Center at McConnell Air Force Base. During the event, Security 1st Title served a free meal to all military families.

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Kim McCracken, Cory McCracken

Pat Baer, Kathy Sexton

Janelle Bible, Lois Landwehr, Justin Taylor, Edward Mora, Michael Cooter

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7*1 t Century II

Wichita Grand Opera

Rigoletto Gayla Rodenbur, Mariah Litton, Rheann Rodenbur, Raelynn Carrell

Story & Photography by Whitney Pulen

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urtains rose on the Wichita Grand Opera’s production of Verdi’s Rigoletto opera at Century II on September 3. The classic Italian opera was performed by an all-star cast of world-renown performers. Rigoletto, first performed in Venice in 1851, is a tragic story revolving around a duke, played by Leonardo Capalbo, his hunchback jester Rigoletto, played by Michael Nansel, and Rigoletto’s daughter, played by Yunnie Park.

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Bill Oliver, Mary Lynn Oliver

Josh Hole, Marleah Mullen, Mackenzie Hyland, Ashleigh Burrow, Nathaniel Filer

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7*1 t Lawrence-Dumont Stadium

Alzheimer’s Association

Walk to End Alzheimer’s Rose Richard, Chris Paschal, Chajuan Jackson, Donna Spree, Tammy Flaming Story & Photography by MeLinda Schnyder

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eams of family members, friends and coworkers gathered on September 10 at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s. The walks are held across the country and are the largest events to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. The Wichita event, organized by Alzheimer’s Association Central and Western Kansas, had 1,800 participants and raised more than $150,000. During the leisurely walk through the Delano District, walkers carried flowers in the color that represented their connection to the disease. At the end, they planted the flowers in a Promise Garden, which stood for the promise to keep fighting, honoring and caring.

Jaleesa Chapel, LaMont Russell

Hans Richard, Gracie Flaming, Nyai Jackson

James McDonald, Clark McDonald, Lori McDonald

Barbara Crawford, Ed Crawford, Pam Crawford

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Lynne Brown, Rick Brown, Faith Davis, Ryan Brown, Bailee Davis

Diana Morgan, Noemi Arzola, Vanessa Morehouse

Front row: Jaxon Beden, Zack Beden, Kenzie Beden, Abby Turner, Nichole Foster, Isabella Robertson Back row: Cindy Beden, Jordan Beden, Evelyn Beden, Kenneth Killough, Amy Gilliam, Laurie Preble, Kelsey Holmes

Front row: Jinece Jackson, Jayla Dennis, Joslynn Jackson, Jasani Jackson Back row: Jacqueline Palmer, Jerris Martin, Donna Roberts, Lori Dennis Johnson

Kecia Lee, Whitney Lenz, Keitiza Bakhtiar

Front row: Chazney Thiessen, Emily Williams Back row: Remington Thiessen, Mary Thiessen, Monica Thill, Madison Thill, Russell Reddick

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7*1 t Century II

Music Theatre Wichita 45th Anniversary Story & Photography by Amy Geiszler-Jones

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ongtime Music Theatre Wichita ticket-holders came together to celebrate MTW’s 45th anniversary August 17 at Century II. The small group are among the most loyal patrons of this acclaimed theater, with some like Belden and Anna Mills having only missed one show in the 45 seasons of MTW. The patrons shared stories of how and when they became associated with the summer theater production company, with most having started their attendance in the first or second seasons. Joyce and John Daigh noted that they now have five generations of family who have attended productions over the years; others shared that family members have made requests to inherit their season tickets. Some, like Marilyn Heffner, have even performed in past shows.

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People & Places

StepStone at Bluffview Place opens housing complex for survivors of domestic violence A large group was on-hand for the ribbon-cutting of StepStone at Bluffview Place, a new transitional housing complex for survivors of domestic violence on September 7. StepStone has provided transitional housing and support services to domestic violence survivors for more than 20 years. StepStone partnered with Mennonite Housing on the $5 million project in the Hilltop area and broke ground in early November of 2015. The three buildings will house 28 individuals and families in one, two, three and fourbedroom units. In addition, there is a separate building for the residents to gather that has a kitchen and meeting space. During their stay at StepStone, critical prevention services are provided to the adults and children to help break the cycle of abuse by working with all those in the family on life skills, understanding healthy relationships and emotions and anger management.

Rainbows receives Better Business Bureau Award Rainbows United was recognized with the Better Business Bureau crystal flame Integrity Award. These Awards focus on demonstrated ethical business practices with key stakeholders including customers, employees and community at large, rather than a company’s growth, profitability or popularity. The Integrity Award Winners were chosen by an independent panel of judges consisting of Wichita business leaders and members of the academic community. Rainbows is dedicated to enhancing the lives of children with special needs and their families by bringing together community resources and providing customized services.

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Grub & Groove

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he 2nd Annual Grub & Groove Festival, featuring Grammy Award-winning soul artists and area food vendors, took place Aug. 27, next to the National Center for Aviation Training at Col. James A. Jabara Airport. The crowd was entertained by the Zapp Band, Rose Royce, S.O.S Band, The Gap Experience and Angela Winbush, along with comedian Damon Williams, who has appeared on Comedy Central and BET’s “Comicview” and who emceed the event. The event’s benefiting charity was League 42, a local nonprofit named in honor of Jackie Robinson who broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball and wore No. 42. League 42 is a youth baseball league, providing an affordable avenue of team-building and role-modeling for many inner-city players. It holds its practices and games at Wichita’s McAdams Park.

Karen Cayce, Greg Cole, Carol Cole, Tish Holieworth, Carla Eckels, Sam Eckels

Howard Vernon, Paula Mack, Melody Poncil, Michael Bland

Kimberly Mack, Joyce Reed

Cametta Hytche, Rogena Reed, Carmen Hytche, Renee Morris, Tonya Hytche Sanders

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t’s not often that participants to a fundraiser are welcomed to wear bathrobes, but that’s the case at Dudegrass, a slightly offbeat event held each year to benefit the Tallgrass Film Festival. Using the theme of the cult classic, The Big Lebowski, Dudefest attracts fans of the film, whose popularity has grown over the years. As bowling is an integral part of the film, the event is held at Northrock Lanes. Now in its sixth year, Dudegrass on August 20 is the last event before Tallgrass kicks off this fall. This year’s festival, the 14th annual, is from October 12-16 in Wichita. Julie Woydziak, Tanya Dockers At Dudegrass, several hundred people enjoyed unlimited bowling, a costume contest and “briefcase roulette.” There were the white Russian drinks, which are a favorite of the movie’s main character, Jeffrey “The Dude” Lebowski, played by noted actor Jeff Bridges, who spends much of his time in a bathrobe. Two women even came to the Wichita event dressed up as “white Russians,” complete with fur hats. The Big Lebowski’s attraction, said Nick Pope, director of programming and operations for the festival, centers around its colorful, wacky characters — who freely use foul language throughout — along with off-beat soundtrack and intense use of the word “dude.” While Dudefest is a lot of fun, Pope said, it also serves a serious purpose of making the festival successful. Pope credits a core group of dedicated volunteers for making the fundraiser and the festival operate. Annelise Muret, Gray Brand, Pat Dermid

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n August 24, the Wichita Independent Business Association presented the Wichita Area Technical College Foundation with a $15,000 grant to support students with scholarships to further their education. These scholarships will be split among students in the information technology and Wichita Promise programs. The scholarships were part of WIBA’s initiative to further economic development in the Wichita area. Wichita Promise was established in April to increase Wichita’s skilled workforce by covering the tuition and fees of individuals enrolling in programs of select high wage, high demand fields. WIBA’s gift will significantly increase the number of available Wichita Promise scholarships. “When James Chung presented his research on Wichita’s economic downturn, we knew we had to do something to help reverse this trend,� said Sheree Utash, president of WATC. “Together, WATC and the WIBA are removing barriers that keep people from getting the training they need, filling Wichita’s funnel of skilled workers and shrinking talent gaps so that we can retain and grow our local industries.�

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ichita turned out in force on September 17 for the annual Light The Night Walk held by the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society at Exploration Taylor Jameson, Jay Jameson, Susan Jameson Place. Officials estimate the crowd at 1,500 along with dozens of volunteers and organization staff. It was a picture-perfect evening for it, too. “It was absolutely beautiful,� said Janna LaCock, executive director of the society’s Mid-America chapter. This is the 19th year for the event in Wichita and LaCock commented that the location by the water keeps getting better. Participants carry lit lanterns and the light’s reflection of the water is truly moving, she said. Friends, families, and co-workers form fundraising walk teams and millions of consumers help by donating at retail partners. The efforts culminate in three evening walks where participants carry illuminated lanterns: white for survivors, red in support and gold in memory of a lost loved one. Wichita’s edition of the Light The Night Walk is part of a series of almost 200 of them held nationwide. Debra Funke, Becky Funke

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ore than 1,300 swarmed the arena floor at Intrust Bank Arena on August 20 for all-you-can-eat chicken wings during Wingapalooza, while 23 local restaurants and chefs competed for people’s choice and judge’s choice awards in the second-year event. Attendees visited booths set up on the perimeter of the arena’s main floor to try one or two variety of wings from each entrant and found tables in the middle of the floor with veggies and dressings. Visit Wichita presented the two award categories at the end of the event. Valerie’s Wings and Things won the People’s Choice Award to earn the title of 2016 Lord of the Wings. Second place went to The Hungry Heart and third place went to Blarney Stone Pub. The winner of the Judge’s Choice Award was JayRod’s, followed by Gianni Bacci’s in second place and SAVOR‌Wichita in third place.

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