What to see, do and eat in the city July–December2018
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July-December 2018
Publisher/Editor Cynthia Mines Art Director Susan Burdick Marketing Assistant Shane Coelho
Flags and murals and Keepers – oh my!
Wichita is wearing its pride on its sleeve these days . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
What’s Up, Wichita? Upgraded Dome Theater, art exhibits, Music Theatre and more . . 5-9
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Flags and murals and Keepers, Wichita is wearing its heart on its sleeve these days. You can’t go anywhere in the city without seeing civic pride displayed in the form of Wichita flags, vibrant murals and whimsically painted Keepers on Parade. And the enthusiasm has spread worldwide: The Wichita flag was recently sighted at not only the royal wedding but at the Olympics in South Korea.
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By Cynthia Mines ust as Blackbear Bosin’s 44-foot-tall Keeper of the Plains statue stands majestically at the confluence of two rivers in the heart of Wichita, it took a confluence of happenings for Wichitans’ often-repressed pride to burst forth. About four years ago, the newly rediscovered Wichita flag led to a pile of buttons being ordered. Around the same time, a member of the Douglas Design District marveled at how a community in California used colorful paint in creative ways. And the 40th anniversary of Bosin’s iconic creation led to a parade of painted 10-foot fiberglass versions of the Keeper. The Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce in 2016 launched a contest encouraging Wichitans to send in photographs of the flag on their summer vacations. The 2017 contest tripled the number of entries from the first year, with photos being submitted from all 50 states, seven national parks, and 13 countries on five continents.
“The Wichita flag is everywhere,” said Angie Prather, the chamber’s vice president for marketing and communications, adding that it has been sighted on a camel in the Sahara Desert, in a pub in Dublin, and in an underwater cave in Tulum, Mexico. “It’s just crazy how it’s taken off.”
In early 2015 the chamber and its affiliate group Young Professionals of Wichita initiated an informal grassroots pride campaign centered around the hashtag #ILoveWichita. Tracking of the hashtag’s use on Twitter showed that 218 mentions in 2015 grew to 913 in 2016 and then exploded 10fold to 9,342 in 2017, all without advertising or sponsored posts, according to Prather.
Wichita’s Flag Above right: Angie Prather and daughter Kelsey at Wichita Holding, 1807 E. Douglas, in front of a mural painted by Johnny Freedom. Above: Natalie Cunningham’s creations were a winner in last year’s CityArts Cupcake Challenge. Right: The Wichita flag has been photographed in more than a dozen countries, including the Canada side of Niagara Falls.
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While the Wichita flag was created in 1937 by local artist Cecil McAlister, who’d entered his design in a contest sponsored by the American Legion, it wasn’t until the last couple of years that it became so recognizable and ubiquitous. The prize-winning design – McAlister
Left: Giving away buttons helped start the flag’s surge in popularity. Below: A flag peeks out from the bricks at Paint the Towne in Clifton Square. Right: The Keeper on Parade at Credit Union of America in Delano.
oh my! won $40 – is now everywhere, from t-shirts and coffee mugs to murals, socks, tattoos, custom furniture and bumper stickers. “There was a real need for civic pride,” Prather said, “and the flag was a way to show pride for very little money. At first, no one knew what it was.” Tangible Advertising, a chamber member, had buttons with the flag created and donated them to the chamber to distribute. The simple design with its symbolism of freedom, contentment, happiness and home resonated with Wichitans and the flag began to catch on and multiply. When Janelle King started The Workroom at 150 N. Cleveland in 2013, she scoured the internet for “Wichita-centric” items and came up empty-handed. “At the time I didn’t even know Wichita had a flag,” she said.
King, whose store sells only locally made products, created a patch sporting the Wichita flag using a fabric remnant from her custom sewing business. That patch has now grown to a whole line of “flag swag.” Contributing to the flag proliferation was the fact that the design could be used without permission or paying licensing fees as is the case with almost all images. “That’s huge,” King said. “Having it in the public domain is incredible.” While she somewhat expected “flag fatigue” to eventually happen, interest is as great Continued on page 4.
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as ever. “The Wichita flag merchandise has continued to explode,” she said. “I really feel like it’s here to stay. It’s not a passing trend.” A self-identified “boomeranger” who lived away from Wichita for several years before returning, King said she could see a shift in attitudes as enthusiasm about the flag grew. “It’s like we needed permission to be excited about our community,” she said.
Together Wichita, a group of local businesses spearheaded by the Wichita Eagle, initiated the painted Keepers on Parade project in 2014 and undertakes other projects such as the recent donation of 37 Wichita flags to local police stations, fire stations and recreation centers. Last year the organization donated 93 Wichita flags to public schools. “We had a very positive response to the school donation last year and thought this was a unique way to celebrate National Flag Day while extending Wichita pride into more area neighborhoods,” said Tessa Brungardt, Together Wichita spokesperson. The most recent painted Keeper was unveiled in May at the Wichita schools district office. Since its founding as a public art project in 2014, the Keepers on Parade have grown to 20 colorful statues throughout Wichita.
Mural mania A new Avenue Art Days app is making it easier for locals and visitors to track down the dozens of murals that have cropped up in the Douglas Design District in recent years. A map and information on the 50plus murals is also online at avenueartdays. com/artists-murals.
Left top: Nina Carter painted the mural at High Touch, 123 S. Market. Left middle: TISSU Sewing Studio in Clifton Square sports a mural by Jessie Sterling. Above: The mural at Reuben Saunders Gallery was created by Lupoli, a design collaboration between Josh Tripoli and Rebekah Lewis. Right top: “Zoo Keeper” by Jim Simpson at Sedgwick County Zoo was presented by Allen, Gibbs and Houlik. Right: A Keeper on Parade watches over downtown from the balcony of Exploration Place.
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The seed for the idea of using paint to emblazon the Douglas Design District came while Karen Cundiff, marketing and creative director for Transitions Group, was visiting a design district in California, but she said it was King who “took that nugget of an idea and ran with it to create Avenue Art Days.” Started in 2015, Avenue Art Days brings together artists and buildings in the Douglas Design District for a weekend of mural painting. When businesses were first approached four years ago about giving up a wall – and creative control – to have a mural painted it was “before murals were a thing in Wichita,” King said, and owners were pretty reluctant. “Now they’re asking how they can get a mural.” Douglas Design District plays match-
maker between property owners and artists or groups that submit concepts. Seven murals were created the first year. That number grew to 24 last year. “We provide paint and feed them,” King said. “They bring scaffolding and supplies.” Beginning last year artists now receive a stipend for their work. This year’s weekend event Sept. 21-23 is being expanded to three days rather than
For More To find where the Wichita flag has been, follow @WichitaFlag on Instagram. To enter the contest, use #WichitaFlagSummerTravelContest. For murals featuring the Wichita flag and where to find Wichita merchandise, visit ILoveWichita.org. Download the app Avenue Art Days Mural Map to explore murals in the Douglas Design District. Map also available at avenueartdays.com.
two to give artists more time. Open Streets ICT, a new event in 2017, will be on Sunday. Some artist groups working on murals may even let onlookers pick up a brush and help. Bill Jackson, founder of Transitions Group, came up with the idea for a local design district in 2007 after visiting similar areas in other cities. The Douglas Design District was founded as an umbrella for businesses along Douglas Avenue from Washington to Oliver. The group has grown to 300 members. Originally, the corridor extended one block on either side of Douglas but is being expanded to two blocks, from Kellogg to Second. Even more murals will be coming this summer: Horizontes, a grant-funded initiative in north Wichita, announced it had commissioned 16 murals from 14 artists for Wichita’s North End and Northeast neighborhoods. To help you find the murals, Douglas Design District has created a map showing 53 murals painted during Avenue Art Days, and the chamber has a guide to murals featuring the Wichita flag.
“Book Keeper,” painted by Southeast High School student Jack Lynch for the school district, was unveiled in May.
July-December event highlights for Wichita and the surrounding area In Wichita unless otherwise noted.
July
exhibition, two contemporary glass artists shown alongside historic examples of cameo technique, Wichita Art Museum, wichitaartmuseum.org.
July 1-24 “Impressions of the Heartland,” prints by Stephen M. Perry and pottery by Frank Martinez, Gallery XII, 412 E. Douglas, wichitagalleryxii.com.
July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Tuesdays on the Terrace, live music with drinks and food, 6 to 8 p.m., Botanica, botanica.org.
July 1-Aug. 18 40th Anniversary Exhibition
July 5, 12, 19, 26 Games in the Gardens,
Part II, Reuben Saunders Gallery, 3215 E. Douglas, reubensaundersgallery.com.
July 1-Aug. 11 “Jacob A. Riis: How the
Other Half Lives,” exhibit created by the Museum of the City of New York about the pioneering newspaper reporter and social reformer, Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum, wichitahistory.org.
July 1-Aug. 31 Vivid Expanses: The Land-
scapes of Sandzen, Coutts Museum of Art, El Dorado, couttsmuseum.org.
July 1-Sept. 3 Planet Shark: Predator or Prey, national traveling exhibition, close-up look at the ocean’s oldest and most effective predator. Travel back 370 million years to discover rare fossils and artifacts, immersive video, Exploration Place, exploration.org. July 1-Sept. 9 Cameo Glass in Context:
Charlotte Potter and April Surgent,
special activities in Downing Children’s Garden Meadow, 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Botanica, botanica.org.
July 11-15 “Freaky Friday,” Music Theatre
of Wichita, Century II, MTWichita.org.
July 11-13, 18-20, 26-27 Chamber Music
in the Barn concerts, 721-7666.
July 14 Memoir Writing Workshop, 10 a.m. to noon, in cooperation with Humanities Kansas, led by poet and writer Al Ortolani, Mid-America All Indian Center, theindiancenter.org. July 14 Adult Adventure: Cocktails with the Creatures, 6 p.m., Sedgwick County Zoo, scz.org. July 14 Mixed Media Summer Garden Class,
10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Carriage Factory Art Gallery, Newton, carriagefactoryartgallery.com.
July 14 - Sept. 7 Mixed media and mobiles by Judy Dove and Scott Brown; opening reception and artist talks, live music, July 14, 7 p.m., Carriage Factory Art Gallery, Newton, carriagefactoryartgallery.com. July 16 Drums Across Kansas, El Dorado,
drumsacrosskansas.com.
July 18 Breakfast & Butterfly Release, Botanica, botanica.org. July 18-21 Pretty Prairie Rodeo, Kansas’
largest night rodeo, dance, pprodeo.com.
July 19 “Natural Beauty,” exhibit by Jennifer Weigel opens, 6 to 8 p.m., Carriage Factory Art Gallery, Newton, carriagefactoryartgallery.com. July 20-21, 27-28 Broadway RFD, “Annie,” Swensson Park band shell, Lindsborg, visitlindsborg.com. July 21 ICT intertribal Art Market, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., view and purchase art from American Indian/Native artists, Mid-America All Indian Center, theindiancenter.org. July 21 Farms Festival: County Fair, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sedgwick County Zoo, scz.org. Continued on page 6.
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Continued from page 5. July 21-22 4th Annual Wichita Mini
Maker Faire, unleash your inner inventor, Exploration Place, exploration.org.
July 25 Senior Wednesday: “Wichita’s Other Half,” Jane Rhoads, 10 a.m., wichitahistory.org. July 25-29 “Pippin,” Music Theatre of
Wichita, Century II, MTWichita.org.
July 26-29 KKOA Leadsled Spectacular Car Show, Oakdale Park, Salina, kustomkempsofamerica.com. July 27 Final Friday Art Crawl, participating
galleries, Final Friday ICT on Facebook.
July 27-28 DAM Music Fest, El Dorado
Lake, dammusicfest.com.
July 27-Aug. 11 84th NBC World Series,
Lawrence-Dumont Stadium, nbcbaseball.com.
July 27-Aug. 25 Art by Mike Miller, Graeham Jarvis and Lauren Fitzgerald, CityArts, WichitaCityArts.org. July 27-Aug. 28 Photography by Justin
Bayles with ceramics and sculptures by Yusuf Etudaiye, opening reception on Final Friday, Gallery XII, 412 E. Douglas, wichitagalleryxii.com. July 28-Nov. 25 Over There, Over Here:
American Print Makers Go to War, 1914-1918, American print makers and their artistic responses to World War I, includes Kansas artists and Wichita’s booming aviation busi-
Music Theatre Wichita’s 47th season continues July 11-15 with the area premiere of a new musical, “Freaky Friday,” based on the popular 1972 novel and the hit Disney films. • Circus spectacle and Fosse-style choreography are front and center in MTW’s reimagining of the 1972 Broadway hit “Pippin” July 25-29. The musical features an unforgettable score by Stephen Schwartz (“Wicked,” “Hunchback of Notre Dame”). • Closing the season is Disney’s “The Little Mermaid,” Aug. 8-18 (above). Performances are Wednesday-Sunday evenings with weekend matinees at Century II Concert Hall. For details, visit MTWichita.org.
ness in the years following 1914, Wichita Art Museum, wichitaartmuseum.org.
August
Aug. 18 Adult Adventure: Beastly Beers, 6 p.m., Sedgwick County Zoo, scz.org.
Aug. 4 CityArts Cupcake Challenge, 1 to
Aug. 18 Tour the Art Garden, 10:30 a.m., Wichita Art Museum, wichitaartmuseum.org.
5 p.m., Sedgwick County Zoo, scz.org. 3 p.m., 350-3245 for tickets.
Aug. 4 “Child Labor in America” with Dr.
John Fliter, 2 p.m., Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum, 265-9314. Swensson Park, Lindsborg, visitlindsborg.com. Aug. 7, 14, 21, 28 Tuesdays on the Terrace, live music with drinks and food, 6 to 8 p.m., Botanica, botanica.org. Aug. 8-18 Disney’s “The Little Mermaid,”
Music Theatre of Wichita, Century II, MTWichita.org.
Aug. 10 Perseid Meteor Shower viewing
party, Kansas Wetlands Education Center, Great Bend, wetlandscenter.fhsu.edu. Aug. 10-19 “Shrek the Musical,” Great Plains
Theatre, Abilene, greatplainstheatre.org.
Aug. 11 Yoga on the Lawn, 9 a.m., Wichita
Art Museum, wichitaartmuseum.org.
128 E. 6th, Newton Noon - 5 p.m. Tues.- Friday |10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sat. carriagefactoryartgallery.com 316.284.2749 30 MILES NORTH OF WICHITA
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Festival, concerts, home brew and barbecue competitions, family activities, Athletic Park, Newton, sandcreeksummerdaze.com.
Aug. 2 Back to School Bash, 8:30 a.m. to
Aug. 4 Smoky Valley Classic Car Show,
Carriage Factory Art Gallery
Aug. 17-19 Sand Creek Summer Daze
Aug. 16 Ice Cream Floats and the NUTS
(Newton Ukulele Tunes Society), 6 to 8 p.m., Carriage Factory Art Gallery, Newton, carriagefactoryartgallery.com.
Aug. 18 Watercolor Workshop, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Carriage Factory Art Gallery, Newton, carriagefactoryartgallery.com. Aug. 22 “Secure the Shadow ere the
Substance Fade: Wichita’s Pioneer Photographers 1870 – 1884” with Jami Frazier Tracy, Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum, 265-9314.
Aug. 31 Final Friday exhibition opening,
portraits by Carlos Soto, Reuben Saunders Gallery, 3215 E. Douglas.
Aug. 31-Sept. 25 “Venetian Bazaar” by Joanna Ramondetta with ceramics and jewelry by Eugene Stucky, opening reception on Final Friday, Gallery XII, 412 E. Douglas, wichitagalleryxii.com.
September Sept. 4, 11, 18, 25 Tuesdays on the Terrace, live music with drinks and food, 6 to 8 p.m., Botanica, botanica.org. Sept. 7-16 Kansas State Fair, Hutchinson, kansasstatefair.com.
Aug. 16 EP 21, Exploration Place hosts adults only, 5:30 to 9 p.m., food trucks, exploration.org.
Sept. 7 Vine, an Alfresco Event, elegant dinner in the gardens with live music, 6:30 p.m., Botanica, botanica.org.
Aug. 16 Night at the Museum 5, 7 to 10 p.m., Wichita Art Museum, wichitaartmuseum.org.
Sept. 8 Yoga on the Lawn, 9 a.m., Wichita
Art Museum, wichitaartmuseum.org.
Sept. 8 Roaring 20s, Cowtown, oldcowtown.org. Sept. 8 Fueled by Fire, 9-mile and 2-mile
runs begin at 8 a.m. in Athletic Park, Newton, fueledbyfirenewton.com
Sept. 8-Dec. 9 Burnt Generation, exhibi-
36 of the area’s most talented artists create works in 20 minutes, $100, MarkArts, 634-2787. Sept. 21-23 The Land Institute’s Prairie
Festival, The Land Institute, Salina, salina.com.
tion of contemporary Iranian photography that surveys the profound impact of decades of political unrest and social upheaval, including the Iranian revolution of 1979, Ulrich Museum of Art, Wichita State, ulrich.wichita.edu.
Sept. 22 Share Our Food, tasting of authentic American Indian dishes from across the country, 6 to 8 p.m., Mid-America All Indian Center, theindiancenter.org.
Sept. 12-16 47th Walnut Valley Festival, four stages featuring nearly 30 musical acts, national flat-picking competitions, arts and crafts, food vendors, Winfield fairgrounds, wvfest.com.
Wichita Art Museum, wichitaartmuseum.org.
Sept. 14-16 Autumn and Art, Bradley Fair,
autumnandart.com.
Sept. 15 Art Gone Wild Plein Air Event,
Rolling Hills Zoo, Salina, rollinghillszoo.org.
Sept. 15 49th Hillsboro Arts & Crafts Fair,
hillsboroartsandcraftsfair.org.
Sept. 22 Family ArtVenture, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sept. 22 Farms Festival: Pollinator Power,
10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sedgwick County Zoo, scz.org.
Sept. 22 Breakfast with the Birds, 8 a.m.,
Sedgwick County Zoo, scz.org.
Sept. 22 Fall in Love with Kechi, kite festival and vintage market, 316-253-4119.
Sept. 15 Ride for the Dogs poker run and
Sept. 22-Dec. 31 Toytopia, national traveling exhibit, investigate the origins of toys, see the world’s largest Etch-A-Sketch and play vintage video arcade games, Exploration Place, Wichita, exploration.org.
party, Caring Hands Humane Society, Newton, caringhandshs.org/ride-for-the-dogs.html.
Sept. 15 Oil Painting Workshop, Carriage
Factory Art Gallery, Newton, carriagefactoryartgallery.com.
Sept. 15 Art Garden Tour, 10:30 a.m.,
Wichita Art Museum, wichitaartmuseum.org.
Sept. 29-Jan. 31, 2019 Kansas Land:
Sept. 19 Over There: Print Collectors Program, Wichita Art Museum, wichitaartmuseum.org. Sept. 20 EP 21, Exploration Place hosts
Farm Photography by Larry Schwarm and Bryon Darby with University of Kansas Faculty, recent works; opening party Sept. 29, 7 to 9 p.m., Wichita Art Museum, wichitaartmuseum.org.
Sept. 28-Oct. 23 Paintings by Tom Montgomery with ceramics by Dan Gegen, opening reception on Final Friday, Gallery XII, 412 E. Douglas, wichitagalleryxii.com.
adults only, explore the Toytopia exhibit, 5:30 to 9 p.m., food trucks, exploration.org.
Sept. 28-Nov. 3 School of Creativity
Sept. 20 Hot Dog Feast with Chef Joe
Sept. 29 Artisan market, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.,
Gilliam, live music, 6 to 8 p.m., Carriage Factory Art Gallery, Newton, carriagefactoryartgallery.com.
Sept. 20 Over There: Aviation Lecture,
Wichita Art Museum, wichitaartmuseum.org.
Oct. 5-7 Hot Air Balloon Regatta, balloon
glow at dusk on Friday, three races (weather permitting), columbusdayballoons.com.
Oct. 6 Bernstein on Broadway, Wichita
Symphony Orchestra, 7:30 p.m., Century II, wichitasymphony.org.
Oct. 6 County Fair, Cowtown,
oldcowtown.org.
Sept. 28-30 Medicine Lodge Peace Treaty Pageant and ranch rodeo, peacetreaty.org.
Sept. 16 Fiesta Hispana, crafts, games,
oldcowtown.org.
Oct. 4 Croctoberfest, Sedgwick County Zoo,
scz.org.
ing galleries, Final Friday ICT on Facebook.
Sept. 28-Oct. 20 Art by Dustin Parker, Matthew Hilyard, Theresa Harrison, Susie Cunningham, CityArts, WichitaCityArts.org.
Sept. 16 Wine Mosey, Cowtown,
Oct. 4 Taste of Newton downtown street festival, ToNewton.com.
Sept. 28 Final Friday Art Crawl, participat-
Sept. 15-Nov. 9 Art by Mike Livingston on exhibit; opening reception, Sept. 15, 7 p.m., Carriage Factory Art Gallery, Newton, carriagefactoryartgallery.com.
food, music, dance, Exploration Place, exploration.org.
Oct. 3 Wooden Lecture, Wichita Art Museum, wichitaartmuseum.org.
Sept. 22 Smoky Hill Museum Street Fair, celebrate the history and heritage of the Smoky Hills region with a downtown parade, historic demonstrators, entertainment, food and activities, Salina, smokyhillmuseum.org.
Sept. 15 40th Art in the Park, Marion, mari-
onparksandrec.com.
October
Exhibition, MarkArts, 634-2787.
downtown Newton, ToNewton.com.
Sept. 29 Red Hot Chili Pepper 5K and Little
Pepper Fun Run followed by Harvey County United Way Chili Cook-off, ToNewton.com.
“Wasps,” a 1920 color etching and aquatint by John Taylor Arms, is part of the Wichita Art Museum’s exhibit “Over There, Over Here: American Print Makers Go to War, 1914-1918,” on display July 28-Nov. 25.
Oct. 6 Columbus Day Festival & Hot Air
Balloon Regatta, balloon races, car show, craft fair, entertainment, Columbus, columbusdayballoons.com.
Oct. 6 Kansas Barn Sale, Lakeside Park in
McPherson, Kansas Barn Sale on Facebook.
Oct. 6 Bethel College Fall Festival, food,
activities, music and booths, North Newton, bethelks.edu.
Oct. 6 Blues, Brews and Barbecue concert,
Sept. 29-30, Oct. 6-7 Ciderfest, Louisburg
craft beer and food trucks, Athletic Park, Newton, harveycountynow.com/bbb.
Sept. 30 Sunset Yoga, 7 p.m., Wichita Art
Oct. 6-7 Ciderfest, Louisburg Cider Mill, louisburgcidermill.com.
Sept. 20-23 Frontier Western Celebration, El Dorado, frontierwesterncelebration.com.
Cider Mill, louisburgcidermill.com.
Sept. 21 Versus: A Live Art Battle, 6:30 p.m.,
Museum, wichitaartmuseum.org.
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Oct. 19-27 Neewollah, Kansas’ largest
Museum, wichitaartmuseum.org.
annual celebration, Independence, neewollah.com.
Oct. 13 Indians of Wichita Remembering the
Oct. 19-Jan. 5 Kansas Watercolor Society
Vietnam War, opening reception 1 to 2 p.m., exhibit featuring stories that will be housed as part of the Veteran’s History Project at the Library of Congress, Mid-America All Indian Center, theindiancenter.org.
Oct. 20 4th annual Spooky Science, Exploration Place, exploration.org.
Oct. 13 BOOtanica, family-friendly games,
Oct. 25 Curator Talk with Sandra Phillips,
entertainment, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Botanica, botanica.org.
Oct. 13 Pumpkin PaZOOla, Rolling Hills
Zoo, Salina, rollinghillszoo.org.
Oct. 14 Coronado Heights Run, Lindsborg,
visitlindsborg.com.
Oct. 15 Falun Classic 32-mile Bicycle Ride,
begins at Swensson Park, Lindsborg, visitlindsborg.com.
Oct. 17-21 16th annual Tallgrass Film Fes-
tival, named one of MovieMaker Magazine’s Top 50 film festivals for fourth year; screen dozens of independent films, panel discussions, galas, various venues, tallgrassfilm.org.
Oct. 18 EP 21, Exploration Place hosts adults only, 5:30 to 9 p.m., food trucks, exploration.org.
National Exhibition; opening Oct. 16, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., MarkArts, 634-2787.
“Photographing the American Land: An Alternate to Classic Landscape Photography,” 6 p.m., Wichita Art Museum, wichitaartmuseum.org.
Oct. 26-28 Night of the Living Zoo, 6:30 to
8:30 p.m., Sedgwick County Zoo, scz.org.
Oct. 26-Nov. 27 Photography by John Ellert with fiber art and enamel by Susan DeWit, opening reception on Final Friday, Gallery XII, 412 E. Douglas, wichitagalleryxii.com.
November Nov. 3 5th Annual MAAIC and Friends Culture Dash, run, jog or walk along the beautiful Arkansas River and finish at the “Keeper of the Plains,” register online, Mid-America All Indian Center, theindiancenter.org. Nov. 9-11 Holiday Tables, settings by the area’s most talented hosts, MarkArts, 634-2787. Nov. 10 Age of the Gunfighter, Cowtown, oldcowtown.org. Nov. 10-11 Gingerbread Village, presented
by Assistance League of Wichita at Exploration Place, make and take your own gingerbread house, exploration.org.
Nov. 15 EP 21, Exploration Place hosts adults only, 5:30 to 9 p.m., food trucks, exploration.org.
Oct. 27 Family ArtVenture, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wichita Art Museum, wichitaartmuseum.org.
Nov. 15 “Small Works,” exhibit opening in mezzanine gallery, 6 to 8 p.m., Carriage Factory Art Gallery, Newton, carriagefactoryartgallery.com.
Oct. 27 Pumpkin Fest, 1 to 3 p.m., CityArts, WichitaCityArts.org.
Nov. 16 Art Chatter, 6 to 9 p.m., Wichita Art Museum, wichitaartmuseum.org.
Oct. 27-28 Hay, Hooves and Halloween, 2 to 8 p.m., Cowtown, oldcowtown.org.
Nov. 16-Jan. 5 Mark Arts Faculty Exhibi-
tion, MarkArts, 634-2787.
Nov. 17 Christmas Cards Watercolor Class, 10 a.m., Carriage Factory Art Gallery, Newton, carriagefactoryartgallery.com. Nov. 17-Jan. 14 “Creatures, Great and Small,” works by Elaine Lierly Jones,
Toytopia opens Sept. 22 at Exploration Place and runs through the end of the year. The interactive exhibit features the world’s largest Etch-A-Sketch and retro video arcade.
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Oz, Wichita Symphony Orchestra, Century II, wichitsymphony.org. Dec. 8 Adult Adventure: Wild Wines, 6 p.m., Sedgwick County Zoo, scz.org. Dec. 8 St. Lucia Festival, Lindsborg,
visitlindsborg.com.
Dec. 8 Christmas Pysanky class, Carriage Factory Art Gallery, carriagefactoryartgallery.com. Dec. 8 Old-Fashioned Christmas, Old Mill Museum, Lindsborg, visitlindsborg.com. Dec. 8, 15 Breakfast with Santa, reservations required, Cowtown, oldcowtown.org.
Exploration Place’s Digital Dome Theater and Planetarium – the largest in the state – has been upgraded to a two-projection system to offer brighter and clearer images on the screen. • The new film “Great White Shark” debuted in June on the 60-foot tall screen with 360-degree views. Watch for “Pandas: The Journey Home” on the dome screen in October. Admission may be purchased separately for $5 or as part of a combo ticket with exhibits. For details, visit exploration.org.
Burnetta Vendosel and Carolyn Mock, opening reception and artist talks, Nov. 17, 7 p.m., Carriage Factory Art Gallery, Newton, carriagefactoryartgallery.com. Nov. 23-24 Winter Art Mania, Wichita Art Museum, wichitaartmuseum.org. Nov. 23-Dec. 31 Illuminations, Botanica
bedecked in thousands of lights, botanica.org. Nov. 24 Rock the Dome, psychedelic sights
December Dec. 1 Five Places of Christmas, Carriage
Factory Art Gallery, Kauffman Museum, Harvey County Historical Museum, Warkentin House and Bethel College, ToNewton.com.
Dec. 1 Artists’ Studio Open House and
Snowflake Parade, Lindsborg, visitlindsborg. com, 888-227-2227.
Dec. 8, 15 Meet Santa, noon to 2 p.m., Exploration Place, exploration.org. Dec. 8, 15 Breakfast with Santa, reservations required, Cowtown, oldcowtown.org. Dec. 10-13 Supper with Santa, 5:30 p.m., Botanica, botanica.org. Dec. 18-20 “Finding Neverland,” Century II,
BroadwayWichita.com.
Dec. 20 EP 21, Holiday Cheer, EP 21,
Exploration Place hosts adults only, 5:30 to 9 p.m., food trucks, exploration.org.
Dec. 20 Third Thursday Art, Live Music and Refreshments, 6 to 8 p.m., Carriage Factory Art Gallery, Newton, carriagefactoryartgallery.com. Dec. 21 Slimy Toys, see how slime, goo
and sounds of the iconic music of Pink Floyd, Digital Dome Theater, doors open 6:30 p.m., Exploration Place, exploration.org.
Dec. 1 Kechi Holiday Open House, orna-
and more are made, Exploration Place, exploration.org.
Dec. 3 Friends of the Wichita Art Museum
Nov. 24-Dec. 31 Kansas in Miniature
Holiday Open House, 2 to 4 p.m., wichitaartmuseum.org.
Dec. 26-28 Winter Art Mania, Wichita Art Museum, wichitaartmuseum.org.
Dec. 6 Parade of Lights, Newton’s Main
Street, ToNewton.com.
Dec. 27 Stop Motion Animation, use toy favorites to create animated shorts, Exploration Place, exploration.org.
Dec. 7-8, 14-15 Victorian Christmas, 6 to
Dec. 29 Rock the Dome, psychedelic sights
Holiday Show, the popular exhibit is decked out for a 1950s holiday, including Christmas parade and nostalgic music, Exploration Place, exploration.org.
Nov. 24-Dec. 31 “Let It Show!” Digital
Dome Theater and Planetarium, holiday images and scenes set to favorite songs from Frank Sinatra to the Muppets, Exploration Place, exploration.org.
ment glass blowing, vendors, 316-253-4119.
9 p.m., Cowtown, oldcowtown.org.
Dec. 8 Film with Orchestra: The Wizard of
and sounds of Pink Floyd, Digital Dome Theater, doors open 6:30 p.m., Exploration Place, exploration.org.
Nov. 24-Jan. 1 Trail of Lights, Great Bend,
animated lights, Twelve Days of Christmas, for map, call 620-793-4111.
Nov. 26-Dec. 29 Gifts in the Gallery annual
holiday art sale, CityArts, WichitaCityArts.org.
Nov. 29-30 “Elf” Interactive, 7 p.m., Wichita Art Museum, wichitaartmuseum.org. Nov. 30 Final Friday Art Crawl, participating galleries, Final Friday ICT on Facebook. Nov. 30-Jan. 22, 2019 Paintings by Hugh
Greer with glasswork by Robin Lies, opening reception on Final Friday, Gallery XII, 412 E. Douglas, wichitagalleryxii.com.
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What to see, do and eat in Wichita Our first guide, published in fall 1995, was such a success we expanded the publication to include information about shopping, museums, attractions, theater, special events and In the Area opportunities. The magazine is now published twice a year and distributed to area hotels, Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport, Visit Wichita and other tourist information centers. The magazine is also available online at wichitatimesonline.com.
Botanica, The Wichita Gardens 701 Amidon | 264-0448 botanica.org This botanical oasis features more than 30 gardens, including its most recent additions, the Chinese Garden of Friendship and the Downing Children’s Garden, which offers an array of interactive areas for children to explore. Eighteen acres feature more than 4,000 species of plants both native and new to the region as well as numerous sculptures and water features in themed display gardens, including the Butterfly House and Garden, Woodland Bird Garden, Shakespearean Garden, Sensory Garden and Wildflower Meadow. Seasonal exhibits such as the spring tulip display, featuring over 60,000 tulips, the Butterfly House (June-September) and the fall chrysanthemum display inspire return trips. Hours are Monday-Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with extended hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays until 8 p.m. April-September, and Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m. April-October. Call or visit website for volunteer opportunities, special events, weekly lunchtime lectures, educational programs/workshops, group tours, membership, and facility rentals for business meetings, events, weddings or other occasions. See ad coupon, inside back cover.
Carriage Factory Art Gallery 128 E. 6th St., Newton | 316-284-2749 carriagefactoryartgallery.com Listed in the National Register of Historic Places, this fine arts gallery is housed in a two-story carriage factory founded in Newton in 1883.You’ll find landscapes, contemporary and impressionist art, plus photography, ceramics and sculptures for sale by Kansas and regional artists. Special art displays and music are featured the Third
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Thursday of each month from 6 to 8 p.m. The Carriage Factory Art Gallery is publisher of “Blackbear Bosin: Keeper of the Indian Spirit” about the prominent Native-American Kansas artist. Copies may be purchased at the gallery or online at www.blackbearbosin.com. The gallery and gift shop are open noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday. Guided tours, classes and facility rental available. See website for more information. Gallery and adjacent park are a half block from downtown Newton, a friendly town just 30 miles north of Wichita on I-135. See ad, page 6.
Cowtown 1865 W. Museum Blvd. | 350-3323 oldcowtown.org One of the oldest living-history museums in the Midwest, Cowtown’s 23 acres encompass 70 historic and re-created buildings. Restored original homes represent both the upper-class as well as more rustic lodgings. The five-acre 1880 DeVore Farm demonstrates 19th century agricultural methods and features livestock, crops and equipment. Established in 1952, Cowtown’s unique programming chronicles Wichita’s transformation from a frontier settlement to a cattle town to an agricultural and manufacturing area. The museum is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, the highest national recognition and one attained by only 3 percent of the nation’s estimated 34,144 museums. Visit the gift shop and browse for unique Kansas-made items and Old West souvenirs. See website for special events. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Monday in summer and Sunday-Monday in winter. Group rates and tours available.
Exploration Place 300 N. McLean Blvd. | 660-0600 exploration.org Exploration Place is Kansas’ premier hands-on science center for all ages, located on a 20-acre site along the Arkansas River in
Wichita’s downtown Museums on the River district. Nine hands-on exhibit areas include the one-of-a-kind aviation exhibit about advanced manufacturing and engineering, Kansas, medieval life in a three-story castle, architecture, health, imaginative spaces for preschoolers, evolution of the center’s site and construction, and a special traveling exhibition area. At the newly updated Digital Dome Theater, encounter an immersive experience unlike any other under the largest domed screen in the state. Other amenities include a snack bar, free parking, picnic grove/adventure play yard, Explore Store and family restrooms. Special summer activities and events. Closed Mondays in winter. For details about hours, ticket prices, theater show times and daily activities, call or visit the website, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram. See ad coupon, inside back cover.
Mid-America All-Indian Center 650 N. Seneca | 350-3340 theindiancenter.org The centerpiece of the Indian Center is the museum that houses work from American Indian artists from around the country. The museum mixes interactive displays, videos and exquisite pieces of art to fully express the life and culture of American Indians. The center is home to an outdoor classroom, open seasonally, where visitors learn about life on the Plains. It houses a full size tipi alongside native edible and medicinal gardens, which is one of 206 official State of Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism Outdoor Wildlife Learning Sites (OWLS). Nearby is the Keeper of the Plains Plaza with its massive sculpture by Blackbear Bosin. The Indian Center is home to the largest permanent collection of original artwork created by Bosin, one of the center’s founders. See website for yearround programs and special events. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday.
Sedgwick County Zoo 5555 Zoo Blvd. 316-660-WILD (9453) | scz.org The Sedgwick County Zoo is home to 3,000 individual animals of nearly 400 different species. Voted Kansas’ No. 1 outdoor family attraction, the zoo is home to Amur tigers and red pandas from Asia, Humboldt penguins and capybaras from South America, and wallaroos from Australia. Cross the bridge to the Downing Gorilla Forest
Reserve and be immersed in the natural habitat of the lowland gorilla. Take a boat ride through the canal and share the water with an African elephant herd in the Reed Family Elephants of the Zambezi River Valley habitat, which boasts more than five acres of outdoor space, an indoor facility, and the world’s largest elephant pool at 550,000 gallons. Open 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. March through October, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. November through February. Closed only for Zoobilee in early September.
Ulrich Museum of Art at Wichita State University 1845 Fairmount St. | 978-3664 ulrich.wichita.edu The Ulrich Museum of Art develops and presents groundbreaking exhibitions and prominent guest speakers exploring modern and contemporary art. Included in the collection are works by Joan Miró, Gordon Parks, Robert Motherwell, Joan Mitchell and Alexander Calder. Educational programs give students and the public the opportunity to interact with exhibits and artists. The museum’s Martin H. Bush Outdoor Sculpture Collection, known as one of the top 10 outdoor sculpture collections in the country, is located throughout WSU’s 330-acre campus and is always open and always free. Visitors can enjoy monumental works by such seminal figures as Henry Moore, Robert Indiana, Tom Otterness, Andy Goldsworthy and Louise Nevelson. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; closed Mondays and major/university holidays. Free admission, parking and guided group tours. Pick up a map at the front desk for a self-guided tour of the sculpture collection. See ad, inside back cover.
ful Arkansas River at the Muse Cafe. Shop in the unique Museum Store featuring a mix of artisanal items. Gaze at Chihuly’s Confetti Chandelier and walk on art – Chihuly’s Persian Seaform Ceiling can be viewed from below and above. Complete your experience in the Living Room interactive family space. The new Art Garden creates a “roofless museum” with 13 sculptures, including masterworks by artists Henry Moore and Wichita-native Tom Otterness. Paved walking paths and thoughtfully placed seating invite visitors to stop any time for reflection and enjoy the lush landscape of the eight-acre site across from the river. Gallery hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. on Sundays. Museum Store hours: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. Muse Cafe serves lunch 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. TuesdaySunday with brunch specials on Saturday and Sunday, and beverages, mini-bar and desserts until 3 p.m. Closed Mondays and major holidays. Free admission on Saturdays. See ad coupon, inside back cover.
Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum 204 S. Main | 265-9314 wichitahistory.org Located in the heart of downtown Wichita in old City Hall topped with a 170-foot tall clock tower, this exceptional AAM-accredited museum features dozens
of exhibits on four floors examining Wichita and Sedgwick County’s rich history and cultural heritage. Established in 1939, the museum maintains a collection of 90,000 artifacts. Exhibits include a Wichita-built 1916 Jones Six automobile in an early garage setting, a full-scale Victorian home interior and the original 1890s Mayor’s Office. Core exhibits explore a vibrant history from settlement in 1865 to the era of aviation and electric guitars. Check website for programs, exhibit news and special events. Museum and Gift Shop are open TuesdayFriday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and weekends 1 to 5 p.m. Museum admission: $5 adults, $2 children (6-12).
Music Theatre Wichita Century II | 265-3107 MTWichita.org MTW’s 47th season continues with the award-winning and perennial favorite “Guys and Dolls” taking center stage June 27-July 1. MTW presents the area premiere of a new musical, “Freaky Friday,” based on the popular 1972 novel and the hit Disney film, July 11-15. Circus spectacle and Fossestyle choreography are front and center in MTW’s reimagining of the 1972 Broadway hit “Pippin,” which will be presented July 25-29. The musical features an unforgettable score by Stephen Schwartz (“Wicked,” “Hunchback of Notre Dame”). Closing the Continued on page 12.
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season will be Disney’s “The Little Mermaid,” Aug. 8-18. Each season features professional performers from New York working with gifted Midwestern artists to create fully orchestrated musical productions. Season tickets available. Performances are Wednesday-Sunday evenings with weekend matinees at Century II Concert Hall. See ad, page 9.
Gallery XII 412 E. Douglas | 267-5915 Wichitagalleryxii.com Conveniently located in downtown Wichita, this unique 41-year-old cooperative art gallery features original artworks by leading Kansas artists. The gallery offers works for sale in a wide range of mediums and styles suitable for home or office. Works on display are both traditional and abstract, and include watercolors, oils, acrylics, pastels, prints, photography, pottery, sculpture and hand-blown glass. The gallery also features monthly rotating exhibits by member
artists and invited guest artists. Hours are Monday-Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (and by appointment) as well as Final Fridays from 5:30 to 10 p.m. See ad, page 8.
J. Rae’s Bakery New Market Square 2357 N. Maize Rd. | 721-0090 jraes.com/Wichita Whether it’s to satisfy your own craving or you need something sweet for a special someone or occasion, J. Rae’s offers the freshest of baked goods, ranging from cookies and cupcakes to cheesecakes and cake balls. Cookies come in six varieties, including iced cutout cookies, the perfect themed complement for a holiday gathering, birthday party, shower or tailgate party. The cupcakes are so fresh your guests will think they just came out of your oven. Flavors include strawberry, coconut, red velvet, German chocolate, carrot, lemon, chocolate, vanilla, Oreo, peanut butter and chocolate chip cookie dough. Cookies and cupcakes are sold singly or by the dozen. Made with farm-fresh cream, the vanilla, strawberry, chocolate chip, white chocolate and Oreo cheesecakes come in three convenient sizes. Special orders welcome. Open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday-Saturday along Maize Road in NewMarket Square.
Karg Art Glass 111 N. Oliver, Kechi | 744-2442 Rollinkarg.com
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Award-winning glass-blown art by Rollin Karg is found in private collections and galleries in this country and Europe. Watch the artisans work and choose from Karg creations as well as glass-blown objects and ceramic pieces by artists from across the country. Karg’s work, which has won numerous awards, has been featured in group and one-man shows at galleries and exhibits across the country. Watch the artisans blow glass 8:30 a.m. to noon Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Make an appointment and blow your own glass ornament or other piece. The gallery is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. MondaySaturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. The studio and gallery are located in Kechi, just north of Wichita off I-135 (turn east at 61st Street exit) at the intersection of North Oliver and 61st Street. See ad on inside front cover.
Fetch Bistro: A Place for People and Pets 7718 E. 37th N. | 927-2227 Fetchbistro.com This dog-friendly restaurant in northeast Wichita is sporting new and improved menu and décor, thanks to a visit by famed Chef Gordon Ramsay who filmed an episode for his new TV show here. The whimsically decorated restaurant was the first in Kansas to invite dogs inside and offer their own menu items (Bone Appetite special, anyone?). Favorites on the madefrom-scratch (human) menu include grilled fish tacos, meatloaf, KC strip, Asian chicken salad, Reubens, chicken and biscuit, burgers and French toast. Outside play area makes it a perfect stop for those traveling with dogs. Serves craft beers and specialty drinks. Open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Friday; 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday; and 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Outdoor seating, catering, carry-out, delivery.
Sweet Basil 2424 N. Woodlawn | 651-0123 Sweetbasilwichita.com A Wichita favorite since opening in 1991, this recently renovated, metropolitan restaurant offers a casual upscale dining experience, dynamic wine list and excellent service. The new modern look is enhanced by artwork from local artists. The delectable menu includes Italian, European and Pacific Rim specialties as well as Midwestern beef, known for its incredible taste and freshness. Voted Wichita’s Most Romantic Restaurant, Sweet Basil is also recognized for its outstanding hospitality where guests are treated like family. From the regulars who have patronized the restaurant since its launch to those who have just discovered this gem tucked away in northeast Wichita, this is a dining experience for those who love food, family and a friendly environment. Lunch served 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily with Sunday brunch buffet 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Dinner served 4:30 to 9 p.m. TuesdaySunday. Dinner reservations recommended for groups larger than four. Catering and large party delivery orders available.
Villar’s Mexico Café 1860 S. Hillside | 264-1121 The 48-year family tradition of serving the best Mexican food in Wichita dates back to mother Mary Villar Espinoza, who is grateful to Wichita for four decades of support. The family has now returned to its popular location from the 1970s and 1980s in southeast Wichita. There, the family continues its 48-year tradition of serving authentic Mexican food. Enjoy signature family recipes such as the deluxe burrito, special Monterey, famous flour tacos, chile rellenos and guacamole. Open for lunch and dinner 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Visit the other family-owned location, Mexico Café Delano, at 555 W. Douglas. Both locations serve original Villar family recipes, a taste Wichitans have enjoyed for four decades. For catering and frozen enchiladas by the dozen call William at 871-8686.
largest craft bourbon and whiskey collection in the state of Kansas – in fact, it was voted one of the nation’s best bourbon bars for 2017 by the Bourbon Review. This casual eatery features an eclectic menu complemented by local artwork and a wide variety of signature cocktails crafted from houseinfused vodkas. All sandwiches are created with house-smoked meats, including local favorites such as the Roundabout (sliced smoked ham layered with apple slices, brie and Dijon mustard). House-smoked Monarch Wings, St. Louis-style ribs and Smoked Chicken Alfredo are also menu stand-outs. Menu also includes soups, salads and sides such as sweet potato tots. Open at 11 a.m. Monday-Saturday and at noon on Sunday.
DeFazio’s 2706 Amidon | 838-0709 defaziositalian.com
Mexico Café Delano 555 W. Douglas | 264-1121 Starting with Mary Villar Espinoza 48 years ago, this family continues the tradition of serving authentic Mexican food in Wichita. Located in the Delano District just west of downtown, this location, which opened in 2007, continues the longstanding tradition of serving home-cooked Mexican specialties as well as traditional dishes. Lunch specials Monday-Friday. Complimentary chips; beer available. Open MondaySaturday for lunch 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Live music 6 to 8 p.m. Saturdays with owner William on keys and serving light menu. Visit our other family-owned restaurant, now reopened at its former location from the 1970s at 1860 S. Hillside. For catering or frozen enchiladas, call William at 871-8686. Find us at the Green Acres Farmers Market Tuesdays from 3 to 6 p.m. and at the Hutchinson fairgrounds the first Sunday of each month.
The Monarch 579 W. Douglas | 201-6626 Monarchwichita.com Located at the roundabout in the historic Delano District, The Monarch is home to the
For 35 years, chef-owner Pietro DeFazio’s extensive and authentic menu has made this family-owned and operated Italian restaurant a local favorite. In 2016 a Kansas Restaurant & Hospitality Association survey of favorite eateries placed the restaurant in the Top Ten in the state. Past accolades include favorite Italian Restaurant in the Wichita Eagle Reader’s Choice contest, Best Quaint Italian eatery, Best Lasagna, and Best of Wichita. The menu features antipasto, arancini and calamari. Specialties include Chicken Piccata, Shrimp Scampi and Steak Pizzaiola as well as a variety of pasta and homestyle pizzas, submarine sandwiches and calzones. An array of homemade desserts includes cannoli, zeppole and cream puffs. DeFazio’s grinds its own sausage, and
makes the breads and sauces fresh every day. With fresh modern interior, affordable wine list, carry-out, children’s menu and private party room, DeFazio’s is suitable for any occasion. Open Wednesday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday. Closed Monday-Tuesday. Reservations accepted for parties of eight or more. Full menu online. See ad, page 12.
Le Monde Café & Deli 602 N. West St. | 943-4347 lemondecafeanddeli.com With a setting much like that of a European café, Le Monde features delicious French, Italian and Mediterranean cuisine that is authentic yet affordable. Every dish is made from scratch using the freshest ingredients, and the melt-in-your mouth complimentary biscuits are a local favorite. Enjoy lunch or dinner in a casual and relaxed atmosphere, surrounded by art, ranging from Raku pottery to nouveau fine art. Top off a great bistro meal with cappuccino and dessert: Choose from Le Monde’s many delectable French pastries or savor the rich layers of freshly made baklava. Across from Plaza West shopping center near Central and West Street. Open daily at 11 a.m.; dine until 9 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 10 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Closes at 3 p.m. on Sunday.
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1111 E. Kansas | 800-324-8022 Visitmcpherson.com
220 E. 1st Ave. | 877-858-5600 eldoks.com
Located 60 miles north of Wichita, McPherson is an ideal location for a one-day shopping trip, a weekend getaway or an extended stay. Top attractions include Maxwell Wildlife Refuge, the McPherson Museum, McPherson Opera House, downtown murals, Turkey Creek Golf Course and McPherson Water Park. Be sure to check out McPherson’s newest attraction, Bremyer Dog Park, an off-leash park where dogs and their owners can socialize and play. Starting in 2018, McPherson’s Lakeside Park will host the nationally acclaimed Kansas Barn Sale on Oct. 6. Begin your visit at the state’s newest Kansas Travel Center housed at the McPherson Museum, 1111 E. Kansas, and conveniently located off I-135 and along the welcoming corridor to the Downtown District.
El Dorado offers plenty to encourage return visits. Kansas’ largest state park and lake; wonderful art and history museums; and a vibrant downtown full of shopping, dining and a microbrewery make for a perfect day trip or weekend get-away. The new greens at Prairie Trails Public Golf Course will satisfy any golfer or, if disc golf is more your style, play a round at our new course. El Dorado offers a lively year-round calendar of events such as Drums Across Kansas (July 16), Dam Music Fest (July 27-28) and the Holly Frontier Western Celebration (Aug. 23-26) to name a few. Only 30 miles from downtown Wichita at turnpike exits 71 or 76. Check out our website or stop by and say hello.
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Lindsborg 888-227-2227 | VisitLindsborg.com Lindsborg is a sweet little place. Established almost 150 years ago by Swedish immigrants,today’s Lindsborg is among livability.com’s 100 best American small towns. Bike our trails, picnic at the castle, peruse specialty shops, and enjoy a heritage founded in the fine arts. Stay awhile. . . refresh your soul in Little Sweden. See ad, page 13.
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delicious meal in the fully-equipped kitchen, spend the night in the queen- or king-size bed and prepare for the day in the sumptuous bathroom. Later this year, Stenhuset (Swedish for “stone house”), originally built by mason Johan Elmquist in 1877, will be both the newest and oldest vacation rental. When completed, Stenhuset will be the latest luxury destination in Lindsborg.
Trädhuset and Vetehuset (Swedish for “tree house” and “wheat house”) are spacious and luxurious studio apartments, conveniently located in downtown Lindsborg, just steps away from boutiques, unique shops and restaurants. Vetehuset features its own private elevator. Kick back in the large living area with cable TV, prepare a
Newton Newton Convention & Visitors Bureau 316-284-3642 | tonewton.com Newton is located just 30 minutes north of Wichita on I-135 and offers a variety of things to see and do. Tour the Warkentin House to glimpse life in the Victorian era. Visit the Kauffman Museum to learn more about the region’s Mennonite settlers or play a round of golf at the nationallyrecognized Sand Creek Station. Enjoy local restaurants and shopping in the downtown National Historic District. Home to several galleries, a symphony, Bethel College and the historic Fox Theatre. Arts, entertainment and outdoor opportunities abound. Visit website for upcoming events and more information. See ad, page 16.
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Botanica . . . . . 10, inside back cover
Marion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Carriage Factory Art Gallery . . . 6, 10
McPherson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Cowtown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Mexico Café Delano . . . . . . . . . . 13
DeFazio’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 13
Mid-America All-Indian Center . . . 10
El Dorado . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Monarch, The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Exploration Place . . . 4, 8, 9, 10, inside back cover
Music Theatre Wichita . . . . . . 6, 9, 11
Fetch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Gallery XII . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8, 12 Hillsboro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Explore Newton! Just minutes from Wichita, Newton offers art, attractions, restaurants and exciting family events.
2018 event highlights
Newton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 16 Sedgwick County Zoo . . . . . . . 4, 10 Sweet Basil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
J. Rae’s Bakery . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Ulrich Museum of Art . . . . . . . 11, inside back cover
Karg Art Glass . 12, inside front cover
Villar’s Mexico Café . . . . . . . . . . . 13
KMUW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 16
Wichita Advanced Learning Library . 1
Le Monde Café & Deli . . . . . . . . . 13
Wichita Art Museum . . . . 7, 11, inside back cover
Lindsborg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 15 Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-15
Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum . . . . . . . . . . . 11
• Aug. 17-19: Sand Creek Summer Daze Festival • Sept. 29: Red Hot Chili Pepper 5K & Harvey County Chili Cook-off • Oct. 4: Taste of Newton • Oct. 6: Blues, Brews & Barbecue concert • Dec. 1: Five Places of Christmas Learn more about these and many other events on our calendar and plan your next visit.
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Museum Hours ^ pantone 109 u Tuesday–Friday: 11 a.m.–5 p.m. <--THERE IS A WHITE ONE Saturday–Sunday: 1 p.m.–5 p.m. Closed Mondays/University & Major Holidays
After five years of conservation, the iconic Joan Miró mural Personnages Oiseaux has returned to the Ulrich Museum of Art. Stroll through the 76-piece Martin H. Bush Outdoor Sculpture Collection and see this ^masterpiece pantone 116 c as well as works by Henry Moore, Louise Nevelson, Fernando Botero, Claes Oldenburg, Andy Goldsworthy, Tom Otterness, and more. Maps available at the Ulrich. Free group tours available. @ulrichmuseum | ulrich.wichita.edu | Free Admission | 316.978.3664
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