January-June 2017
Ice Age descends on Exploration Place What’s Up, Wichita? Events run gamut from Arts to Zoo
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January-June 2017
What’s Up, Wichita?
Area calendar highlights for January -June 2017 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6 Publisher/Editor Cynthia Mines Art Director Susan Burdick Marketing Assistant Shane Coelho
Museums, Attractions & Entertainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Map of Wichita . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9
The Wichita Times Dining&More magazine is published twice a year by Matrix Media Inc., a locally owned company founded in 1993 which also publishes Travel Kansas magazine. The listings included in this edition can be found online at wichitatimesonline.com and wichitadiningandmore.com. For information about advertising in the next edition, call 316-264-5850 or email cmines@aol.com. To order additional print copies, please send $5 per copy to The Wichita Times, 111 N. Mosley Ste. 201, Wichita, KS 67202. © 2017 Matrix Media Inc. Wichita Times is a registered trademark of Matrix Media Inc. No part of the magazine can be reproduced without the express written consent of Matrix Media Inc. Wichita Times is not affiliated with any of the companies represented in the guide and assumes no responsibility for their goods or services.
Shopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Restaurants: East, Downtown/Old Town, West . . . . . . . . . . 12 In the Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Above: Discover the Ice Age, a national traveling exhibit at Exploration Place Feb. 4 to April 30, showcases giant creatures such as mammoths, saber-toothed cats, bears, mastodons and other megafauna that existed during the frigid Pleistocene epoch, the last of the Earth’s five great ice ages. On the cover: This scarlet macaw is one of 3,000 animals of nearly 400 species at the Sedgwick County Zoo, the state’s No. 1 outdoor family attraction. The zoo had record-breaking attendance in 2016 after the arrival of seven elephants. The Reed Family Elephants of the Zambezi River exhibit encompasses the country’s third largest elephant habitat and the world’s largest elephant pool. Scarlet macaws are native to Central America and northern South America. PHOTOGRAPH BY DARRIN HACKNEY (darrinhackney.com)
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he Wichita Art Museum exhibit “The Poetry of Nature: Hudson River School Landscapes from the New York Historical Society” will be on display Feb. 4-April 29. Featured will be 41 landscape paintings, including “Autumn Woods” by Albert Bierstadt (above). The 19th-century Hudson River School painters were known for their American landscapes.
Final Friday Art Crawl
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n the final Friday evening of every month, many downtown Wichita art galleries and museums stay open late for browsing and buying. More than a dozen regular participants include CityArts, Gallery XII and Reuben Saunders Gallery. Many plan openings or offer music or refreshments that evening. For hours, a list of that month’s participants and trolley route, visit downtownwichita.org.
January-June event highlights for Wichita and the surrounding area.
January Jan. 1-24 Paintings by Hugh Greer, ceramics by David Long, Gallery XII, 412 E. Douglas, 267-5915.
What to eat, see & do in Wichita
Jan. 15 Red Hot Chili Peppers, Intrust
Arena, 5:30 p.m., intrustbankarena.com.
Jan. 6-7 “Little Women, The Musical,”
Jan. 19 Opening of Fetishes exhibit at Mid-America All-Indian Center, theindian center.org.
Jan. 14 5th annual Smallgrass Film Festival,
Jan. 20-22 Starbird-Devlin Rod & Customs Charities Car Show, Century II.
benefit for Heather Muller Black Box Theatre, Roxy’s Downtown, 8 p.m., 262-2282. including “Titans of the Ice Age,” 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Exploration Place, exploration.org.
Jan. 21- April 9 XXI Faculty Biennial,
Jan. 14 Bill Engvall, comedian, Kansas Star
Ulrich Museum of Art; opening Jan. 21 from 7 to 9 p.m., WSU, ulrich.wichita.edu.
Jan. 14 Denny Brunk with Roger Lewis &
Jan. 21 Winter Exhibition Opening, Ulrich Museum of Art, WSU, ulrich.wichita.edu.
Arena, 7:30 p.m. Mulvane, ticketmaster.com. The Groove, McPherson Opera House, 7:30 p.m., 620-241-1952.
Jan. 25-28 “Goldlilocks and the Three
Jan. 14 - March 26 Nicole Miller: Death of
Bears,” Wichita Children’s Theatre & Dance Center, participatory theater for 2- to 8-yearolds, 201 Lulu, 262-2282.
Jan. 14 - Feb. 26 Sadko Hadžihasanović:
Jan. 26-27 “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers,” Christian Youth Theater, 682-1688, cytwichita.org.
a School, video installation, Ulrich Museum of Art, WSU, ulrich.wichita.edu. Hunter Games & Other Stories, multimedia exhibit, Ulrich Museum of Art, WSU, ulrich. wichita.edu.
Jan. 14 - March 11 Debra Clemente and
Jennie Becker, oil paintings and porcelain
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pottery; opening reception Jan. 14, Carriage Factory Art Gallery, Newton, 316-284-2749.
Jan. 26-29 Cirque du Soleil: TORUK – The First Flight, Intrust Arena, 7:30 p.m., intrustbankarena.com.
Wichita Art Museum, wichitaartmuseum.org.
Arts), Kansas Star Arena, 6 p.m., ticketmaster. com.
Jan. 28 “Vivaldi’s Ring of Mystery,” Classical Kids Live! performance by Wichita Symphony Orchestra, the story of a young violinist sent to study with Vivaldi in 17th century Venice, 4 p.m., Century II, 267-7658.
Jan. 27, 29 “Vivaldi’s Four Seasons of
Jan. 29 Kansas Day: A Literacy Celebration,
Jan. 27 Bellator 171 MMA (Mixed Martial
Kansas” accompanied by Larry Schwarm’s Kansas landscape photography projected above the orchestra, Wichita Symphony Orchestra, Century II, 8 p.m. Friday and 3 p.m. Sunday, 267-7658. Jan. 27- Feb. 21 Crazy Eights Small Works
Invitational, ceramics by Brandon Smith, Final Friday opening Jan. 27, Gallery XII, 412 E. Douglas, 267-5915.
Jan. 28 - April 23 Voyage to Vietnam: Cel-
ebrating the Tet Festival; explore the sights and sounds of Vietnam through this national traveling exhibit about the country’s most important annual celebration, Exploration Place, exploration.org.
Wichita Public Library, 2 to 4:30 p.m.
February Feb. 2 Siteseeing and Immigration: Investigating Artistic and Cultural Relationships in America and Latin America, 6 p.m., Ulrich Museum of Art, WSU, ulrich.wichita. edu. Feb. 2 -14 Blow your own hearts, Karg Art
Glass, 744-2442.
Feb. 3 Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Historic Fox Theatre, Hutchinson, hutchinsonfox.com.
2 p.m., Wichita Art Museum, wichitaart museum.org.
Feb. 4-April 30 Discover the Ice Age, national traveling exhibit explores mammoths, saber-toothed cats, bears and mastodons in the frigid Pleistocene epoch, Exploration Place, exploration.org.
Jan. 28 Family ArtVenture: Ice, Ice, Baby,
Feb. 4-April 29 The Poetry of Nature: Hud-
Jan. 28 Mini Used Book Sale, 10 a.m. to
Save!
OFF one adult admission
son River School Landscapes from the New York Historical Society; opening party 7 to 9 p.m. Feb. 4, Wichita Art Museum, wichitaartmuseum.org. Feb. 4 Craftapalooza & Vintage Market, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Century II. Feb. 7 Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Newton,
ToNewton.com.
Feb. 9 Cedar Grove, The Thomas Cole House with Elizabeth Jacks, speaker in conjunction with Hudson River School exhibition at Wichita Art Museum, 6 p.m., wichitaart museum.org. Feb. 9 -12 Wichita Area Builders Association
Home Show, Century II.
Feb. 10 Hotel California Eagles Tribute, Or-
pheum Theatre, 8 p.m., wichitaorpheum.com.
Feb. 11 POETRY OUT LOUD, 10:30 a.m., Kansas’ Region Five Poetry Out Loud high school competition, Wichita Art Museum, wichitaartmuseum.org. Feb. 11 “My Funny Valentine,” McPherson Opera House, 7:30 p.m., 620-241-1952. Feb. 11-12 Wichita Symphony Orchestra and Music Theatre Wichita present “Carousel: Continued on page 4.
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A Concert,” 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Century II, 267-7658.
fund-raiser for Exploration Place, exploration.org. Feb. 25 Family ArtVenture: WAM BAM
identity, place and memory in a variety of media, Ulrich Museum of Art, WSU, ulrich. wichita.edu.
Bust-a-Move disco party, make accessories and dance to a DJ, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wichita Art Museum, wichitaartmuseum.org.
March 5 Art Garfunkel: In Close-up,
novelist-in-residence, Lee Clay Johnson, 6 p.m., Ulrich Museum of Art, WSU, ulrich. wichita.edu.
Feb. 25 Mini Used Book Sale, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Wichita Art Museum, wichitaart museum.org.
March 9 Hudson River Exploration: A
Feb. 17-18 Winter Bluegrass Festival, Wichita Marriott, kansasbluegrass.org.
Feb. 25 Young Irelanders, McPherson Opera House, 7:30 p.m., 620-241-1952.
Feb. 17-19 Women’s Fair 2017, 385 exhib-
Feb. 25 Ladies Day Out, Lake Hall, Marion,
Samantha Chang, Iowa Writer’s Workshop director, 6 p.m., Ulrich Museum of Art, WSU, ulrich.wichita.edu.
March
March 10 Art Chatter, 6:45 p.m. program,
Feb. 14 ABBA Mania, Orpheum Theatre,
7:30 p.m., wichitaorpheum.com.
Feb. 16 Writing Now/Reading Now,
its, shopping, cooking and fashion demonstrations, speakers, business workshop, Century II Expo Hall, womensfair.com.
Feb. 18 Mine Run 5k, Strataca, Hutchinson,
underkansas.org.
Feb. 18 -19 “A Night at the Opera,” Wichita
Symphony Orchestra, Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m., Century II, 267-7658.
Feb. 24 - March 28 Paintings by Jan Butler,
raku works by David Self, Final Friday opening Feb. 24, Gallery XII, 412 E. Douglas, 267-5915.
Feb. 25 Opening of “Elements: Water” exhibition at Mid-America All-Indian Center, theindiancenter.org. Feb. 25 11th Annual Death by Chocolate,
620-381-3920.
March 1-31 17th annual Parade of Quilts,
Yoder, hand-stitched quilts displayed throughout this Amish community, YoderKansas.com.
March 3 - 5 “Honk!” Music Theatre for Young People, Century II, mtypks.org. March 4 -June 10 William J. Dickerson: Block Prints, Etchings, Lithographs; exhibition of works by the first elected member of the Prairie Print Makers, Wichita Art Museum, wichitaartmuseum.org. March 4 - April 9 Jorge Galván Flores:
Paisaje Roto/Passage Rot, exhibition explores
Historic Fox Theatre, Hutchinson, hutchinson fox.com. Naturalist’s Response to Landscape Painting with Rob Manes, speaker, 6 p.m., Wichita Art Museum, wichitaartmuseum.org.
March 9 Writing Now/Reading Now, Lan
Wichita Art Museum, wichitaartmuseum.org.
March 10 Miranda Lambert, 7 p.m., Intrust
Arena, intrustbankarena.com.
March 11-12 Andrew Von Oeyen performs Grieg’s imaginative Piano Concerto, 8 p.m. Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday, Wichita Symphony Orchestra, Century II, 267-7658. March 12 - May 2 Chisholm Trail 150
Exhibit, Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum, 265-9314.
March 15 “Mean Girls” Interactive Screen-
ing, WAM Contemporaries, 7 p.m., Wichita Art Museum, wichitaartmuseum.org.
March 16 -19 Disney on Ice presents Dream Big, Intrust Arena, intrustbankarena.com. March 18 -July 9 “The Artist Project:
Wichita Artists in Their Studios,” creative response by artists featured in the 2016 book; opening reception March 18 at 6 p.m., Wichita Art Museum, wichitaartmuseum.org.
March 18 - May 13 Western Art: Colleen Strenberger, Don Dane, Jean Cook, Justin Jacobucci, Burneta Venosdel and more, opening reception March 18, Carriage Factory Art Gallery, Newton, 316-284-2749. March 19 Newton Mid-Kansas Symphony
Orchestra Spring Concert, Newton, ToNewton.com.
March 20 -25 NJCAA Men’s Division I
Basketball Championship, Hutchinson, NJCAAHutchTourney.com.
March 21 “Once,” 7:30 p.m., Century II, theaterleague.com. March 25 BBQ, Bread & Brew, fund-raiser featuring local barbecue, craft beer and coffee, fry bread and other pastries, Mid-America All-Indian Center, theindiancenter.org. March 25 Jim Belushi and the Board of Comedy, Historic Fox Theatre, hutchinson fox.com. March 28 Writing Now/Reading Now, poet Patricia Lockwood, 6 p.m., Ulrich Museum of Art, WSU, ulrich.wichita.edu.
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April 8 -Aug. 6 Robert Pruitt: Benediction, large-scale drawings, Ulrich Museum of Art, WSU, ulrich.wichita.edu.
April 21 Art Chatter, 6 p.m., Wichita Art Museum, wichitaartmuseum.org. April 22 Family ArtVenture: Earth Day, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wichita Art Museum, wichita artmuseum.org.
April 13 Writing Now/Reading Now, Robin
Coste Lewis, 2015 National Book Award Winner in Poetry, 5:30 p.m. reception and 6 p.m. reading, Ulrich Museum of Art, WSU, ulrich. wichita.edu. April 14 Artist Talk: Daryl Vocat, “The Secret of the Midnight Shadow and Other Secrets,” 6 p.m., Ulrich Museum of Art, WSU, ulrich. wichita.edu. April 15 -Aug. 6 Daryl Vocat: The Secret of the Midnight Shadow, silkscreen exhibition, Ulrich Museum of Art, WSU, ulrich. wichita.edu.
April 24 Art Garden Lunch and Learn with
Kristopher Dabner, president and creative director of a Kansas City gardening and landscape design firm, Wichita Art Museum, wichitaartmuseum.org.
County Zoo, scz.org.
March 31 Foreigner, concert, Kansas Star
Arena, Mulvane, 7:30 p.m., ticketmaster.com.
April 18-20 “Dirty Dancing,” Century II, 7:30 p.m., theaterleague.com.
April 22-Aug. 6 Patrick Duegaw: Pierced by Dogma, paintings; exhibition opening 7 to 9 p.m. April 22, Ulrich Museum of Art, WSU, ulrich.wichita.edu.
April 20 Imagining the Summer House at
Olana, lecture with dinner and reception, Howard E. Wooden Lecture Series, Wichita Art Museum, wichitaartmuseum.org.
April 22- Aug. 6 Mary Walling Blackburn:
April 20 Earth Day at the Zoo: Party for the
March 31 Liturgical Show opens, Karg Art
Planet, Sedgwick County Zoo, scz.org.
March 31-April 25 Paintings by Diane
April 20 Art & Music in the Heart of Newton, ToNewton.com.
Glass, 744-2442.
Curtis, ceramics by Terry Corbett, Final Friday opening March 31, Gallery XII, 412 E. Douglas, 267-5915.
April 22 Pottery: Formed and Fired, opening of exhibition showcasing pieces from permanent collection, Mid-America All-Indian Center, theindiancenter.org. April 22 A Band Called Honalee, McPherson Opera House, 7:30 p.m., 620-241-1952.
April 15 Easter Eggstravaganza, Sedgwick
“Diana” by Sadko Hadžihasanovic is part of Hunter Games exhibit at Ulrich Museum opening Jan. 14.
April 22 “The Music of John Williams,” iconic film scores performed by Wichita Symphony Orchestra, Century II, 267-7658.
x.y.z., first in a series of artists invited to respond to works by Charles M. Grafly, Ulrich Museum of Art, WSU, ulrich.wichita.edu.
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April April 1 Season Launch Party at Cowtown, 350-3323, oldcowtown.org. April 1 Opening of Explore Kansas, a new
permanent exhibit which includes a storm chaser vehicle as well as other explorations of weather and the aquifer, Exploration Place, exploration.org.
April 1 Food Trucks at the Depot, Newton, ToNewton.com. April 7- 8 Kansas Mennonite Relief Sale, quilt auction, home-baked and ethnic foods, Kansas State Fairgrounds, Hutchinson, kansas.mccsale.org. April 8 Once Upon a Time, Cowtown, 350-3323, oldcowtown.org. April 8 Family Fun Day: Comic Relief, 1 to 4
p.m., afternoon of comic book-inspired printmaking activities for all ages, Ulrich Museum of Art, WSU, ulrich.wichita.edu. April 8 - 9 “Mahler 7,” Wichita Symphony Orchestra, Century II, 267-7658. April 10 Art on a Monday with Wayne Bryan: “Instant Broadway at Music Theatre Wichita,” noon luncheon and 1 p.m. program, Wichita Art Museum, wichitaartmuseum.org.
Sienna Clark, Adriatic Sea, mixed media, 52 x 79, 2016
Located in the Douglas Design District, we handle a number of contemporary Kansas and regional artists in most media, as well as a broad collection of estate or legacy artwork including the Prairie Print Makers. The gallery offers framing, restoration, consignment services and participates in the Final Friday art crawls.
10:00 - 5:30 M-F 10:00 - 4:00 Sat
www.ReubenSaundersGallery.com
GALLERY Reuben Saunders
3215 East Douglas | Wichita, KS 67218 | 316.682.1481
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April 23 Wichita Grand Opera presents “Sleeping Beauty” by Tchaikovsky, 3 p.m., Century II, wichitagrandopera.org. April 28 Spring Fling: Gallery Exploration, 5 to 7 p.m., Final Friday event, Ulrich Museum of Art, WSU, ulrich.wichita.edu. April 28 -30 “Annie,” Music Theatre for
Young People, Century II, mtypks.org.
April 28- May 23 Photography by Justin Bayles, ceramics by Alaine Kuestersteffen, Final Friday opening April 28, Gallery XII, 412 E. Douglas, 267-5915. April 29 Print Symposium (1:30 to 5:30
Innumerable Anxieties,” 6 p.m., Ulrich Museum of Art, WSU, ulrich.wichita.edu.
opening May 26, Gallery XII, 412 E. Douglas, 267-5915.
May 6 Steel Wheels, Orpheum Theatre,
May 27 Steampunk Day, Cowtown, 350-
May 6 Downtown Car Show, Newton,
May 27 Family ArtVenture, Wichita Art
ToNewton.com.
Museum, wichitaartmuseum.org.
May 12 The Men in Harmony Barbershop
May 29 Antique Tractor & Engine Show,
May 13 -14 Friends of the Wichita Art
June
7 p.m., wichitaorpheum.com.
Chorus, McPherson Opera House, 7:30 p.m., 620-241-1952. Museum Art and Book Fair, art for sale, entertainment, food, Wichita Art Museum, wichitaartmuseum.org.
3323, oldcowtown.org.
Lehigh, 620-483-3370.
June 2-4 Chingawassa Days, Marion, 620382-3425, chingawassadays.com. June 2-10 2017 Wichita Riverfest, nine days of events, concerts, food court, contests, fireworks, downtown and river area, wichita riverfest.com.
p.m.) and C.A. Seward Dinner (5:45 p.m.), afternoon of illustrated talks, Wichita Art Museum, wichitaartmuseum.org.
May 20 - Sept. 10 Ritual and Desire, glass exhibition; opening party 6 to 9 p.m. May 20,
April 29 Civil War, Cowtown, 350-3323,
May 20-Dec. 31 Hall of Heroes, national
June 4 A Sculptour Affair: A Celebration of Sculpture, tour the Martin H. Bush Outdoor Sculpture Collection, one of the best in the country with 76 sculptures, Ulrich Museum of Art, WSU, ulrich.wichita.edu.
May 20 -July 8 Margie Moss and Julie Hamm Cox art exhibition, opening reception May 20, Carriage Factory Art Gallery, Newton, 316-284-2749.
June 10 Wichita Children’s Theatre presents
oldcowtown.org.
May May 3-4 Stomp, Century II, 7:30 p.m.,
theaterleague.com.
May 4 Artist Talk: Robert Pruitt, 6 p.m.,
Ulrich Museum of Art, WSU, ulrich.wichita.edu. May 5 Artist Talk: Patrick Duegaw, “The
Wichita Art Museum, wichitaartmuseum.org. traveling exhibit, from superheroes to a replica of the Batmobile built by George Barris, Exploration Place, exploration.org.
May 26 - June 27 Paintings by Lyda An-
drews, ceramics by Judy Brees, Final Friday
“Three Billy Goats Gruff,” McPherson Opera House, 7:30 p.m., 620-241-1952.
June 11 Wichita Grand Opera presents “Noah’s Flood,” 6 p.m., McPherson Opera House, 620-241-1952. June 14 -18 “Thoroughly Modern Millie,” Music Theatre Wichita, Century II, 265-3107. June 15 -17 Smallville Kansas Festival,
downtown Hutchinson, facebook.com/small villekansasfestival.
June 16 Tunes + Tallgrass. WAM and
Tallgrass Film Festival present the 5th annual outdoor live music and film night, free, Wichita Art Museum, wichitaartmuseum.org.
June 16 -18, 23 -25 “State Fair” presented
by McPherson Community Theatre, McPherson Opera House, 7:30 p.m., 620-241-1952.
June 17 Bluegrass on the Lake, Marion
County Lake, 5 to 10 p.m., 620-382-3240, marioncountyparkandlake.com.
June 18 Father’s Day Car Show, fathers admitted free at Sedgwick County Zoo, scz.org. June 23-25 Anime Festival, Wichita Hyatt,
afwcon.org.
June 24 Family ArtVenture, Wichita Art Museum, wichitaartmuseum.org. June 24 Marion Garden Tour, 620-38282442, mlibrary@eaglecom.net. June 28-July 2 “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers,” Music Theatre Wichita, Century II, 265-3107. June 30-July 25 Paintings by Carolyn Denver, glass by Robin Lies, Final Friday opening June 30, Gallery XII, 412 E. Douglas, 267-5915.
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What to eat, see & do in Wichita
Cowtown
1865 W. Museum Blvd. | 350-3323 oldcowtown.org
What to eat, see and do in Wichita Our first guide to dining out, 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 paradise features more than 30 gardens, including its newest addition, the Chinese Garden of Friendship. Opened five years ago, the Downing Children’s Garden 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 plants, 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 info on volunteer opportunities, special events, weekly lunchtime lectures, educational programs/ workshops, group tours, membership, and facility rentals for business meetings, events, spectacular weddings or other occasions. See ad coupon, page 3.
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 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 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 7.
CityArts
334 N. Mead | 350-3245 WichitaCityArts.org Located in the historic Old Town district, CityArts is a focal point for the arts in Wichita. Local and regional art is on display in four exhibition galleries which debut new exhibits monthly. Admission is free to all galleries. The majority of works on display are for sale, and CityArts also has a unique Boutique gift shop full of one-ofa-kind artwork, jewelry and gifts made by local and regional artists. Adults, teens and youth are invited to express their creativity by enrolling in one of the many art classes offered year-round. CityArts offers classes for beginners to experts in many mediums, including digital arts, painting, drawing, glassblowing, pottery and photography. It is the only facility in the area that offers glassblowing classes. CityArts is part of the Final Friday Gallery Crawl. Hours are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday-Friday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.
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 focus on aviation, Kansas, medieval life in a three-story castle, architecture, health, imaginative spaces for preschoolers, evolution of the center’s site and construction, tinkering/invention, and a special traveling Continued on page 9.
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Gallery XII . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Lake Afton Public Observatory . . . . . . . . . 34
Carriage Factory Art Gallery, Newton . . . 40
Historic Elgin Hotel, Marion . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Le Monde Café & Deli . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Casa del Charro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Hot Stone Korean Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Century II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Hutchinson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Legends at DoubleTree by Hilton Wichita Airport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
CityArts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Intrust Bank Arena . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Cowtown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
J. Rae’s Bakery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Marion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
DeFazio’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Kansas African American Museum . . . . . . . 19
Marrakech Café . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Lindsborg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Eggcetera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Kansas Aviation Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Marriott . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Exploration Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Kansas Star Casino, Mulvane . . . . . . . . . . 23
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A unique cultural facility that preserves and showcases the heritage of American Indians, the Indian Center helps visitors understand the strengths, traditions, pride and sovereignty of the American Indian through: Powwows that hand down traditions and provide an opportunity for visitors to bridge cultural gaps; a museum with changing themes and a 3,000-piece artifact collection; dynamic children’s programs that focus on such themes as housing, hunting, art, ceremonies and clothing; outdoor exhibits that illustrate how Plains Indian families lived in the 1850s; monthly arts and crafts classes; and a gift shop with authentic American Indian-made clothing, jewelry and gifts. 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 year-round programs and special events. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday.
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exhibition area. In Kansas’ largest domed theater, the Boeing Dome Theater and Planetarium, travel to faraway destinations and embark on unforgettable adventures during these state-of-the-art, digitally-produced films. 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, page 3.
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Kansas’ No. 1 outdoor family attraction includes the Reed Family Elephants of the Zambezi River Valley, an innovative new African habitat encompassing more than five acres of outdoor space, an indoor facility and world’s largest elephant pool at 550,000 gallons. Next, head off to Asia with a visit to the Slawson Family Tiger Trek, where you’ll be captivated by Amur tigers, red pandas and Continued on page 10.
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Burmese brow-antlered deer. After exploring Asia navigate along a twisting path to the Cessna Penguin Cove where you can watch the penguins dive, swim and play. Feeling adventurous? A fifty-foot bridge will take you out of the market atmosphere of Nganda Village and immerse you in The Downing Gorilla Forest Reserve. Discover 3,000 animals of nearly 400 different species. Summer hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. March-October; winter hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. NovemberFebruary. The zoo is open 364 days a year, closing only the day of Zoobilee.
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 U.S., is located throughout WSU’s 330acre 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, page 10.
Wichita Art Museum 1400 W. Museum Blvd. | 268-4921
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Discover a nationally renowned collection of American art – including masterpieces by Mary Cassatt, Charles Russell and Edward Hopper – at one of Kansas’ premier art museums. Visit the galleries before experiencing fine food overlooking the beautiful 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 Wichitanative 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. Closed Mondays and major holidays. Free admission on Saturdays. See ad coupon, page 3.
Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum 204 S. Main | 265-9314 wichitahistory.org
Located in the heart of downtown Wichita in the original City Hall topped with its 170-foot tall clock tower, this exceptional AAM-accredited museum features four floors of special and long-term exhibits
Joan Miró, Personnages Oiseaux (Bird People), 1977–78
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After five years of conservation the iconic mural Personnages Oiseaux, by artist Joan Miró, has returned to the Ulrich Museum of Art. Stroll through the 76-piece Martin H. Bush Outdoor Sculpture Collection and see this masterpiece as well as works by Henry Moore, Louise Nevelson, Fernando Botero, Claes Oldenburg, Andy Goldsworthy, Tom Otterness, and more. ulrich.wichita.edu | Free Admission 1845 Fairmount | 316.978.3664 @ulrichmuseum
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Maps available at the Ulrich. Free group tours available. Museum Hours: Tuesday–Friday: 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Saturday–Sunday: 1–5 p.m.
examining Wichita and Sedgwick County’s rich history and cultural heritage. The museum’s collection of 90,000 artifacts includes a Wichita-built 1916 Jones Six automobile, a full-scale Victorian home interior and many others embodying the area’s vibrant history from its settlement in the 1860s to the era of aviation and electric guitars. Special exhibits include one on the 150th anniversary of the Chisholm Trail from March 12 to May 2. Check website for dozens of programs as well as exhibit news and special events. Museum exhibits, Heritage Square and the Gift Shop are open Tuesday-Friday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and weekends 1 to 5 p.m. Museum admission: $5 adults, $2 children (6-12). Group discounts available.
eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, brings Tracy Turnblad back to the Wichita spotlight for performances July 12-16. A new rendition of “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” featuring songs from the Disney film will be presented July 26-30. Disney’s “Newsies” Aug. 11-20 will be one of the first times a regional theater has created a brandnew version of this hit show. 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 4.
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Music Theatre Wichita celebrates its 46th season in 2017 with five Broadway favorites that started on the big screen and then were adapted for the stage. The season kicks off June 14-18 with a toe-tapping visit to the Twenties with “Thoroughly Modern Millie,” the tale of Kansan Millie Dillmount who takes New York City by storm. “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers” takes the stage June 28-July 2. “Hairspray,” winner of
A premier Kansas symphony since 1944, the Wichita orchestra, under the direction of Daniel Hege, opens 2017 with “Vivaldi’s Four Seasons of Kansas” accompanied by Larry Schwarm’s Kansas landscape photography projected above the orchestra. Performances will be at 8 p.m. Jan. 27 and at 3 p.m. Jan. 29. On Jan. 28 WSO will present a Classical Kids Live! performance of “Vivaldi’s Ring of Mystery,” the story of a young violinist sent to study with Vivaldi in 17th century Venice. WSO will join with Music Theatre Wichita to present “Carousel: A Concert” on Feb. 11-12. “A Night at the Opera” will be performed Feb. 18-19. Spring concerts include Andrew von Oeyen
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performing Grieg’s Piano Concerto March 11-12; Mahler’s Seventh Symphony April 8-9; and “The Music of John Williams” April 22. Flexible subscription series allow choice of four to seven concerts.
Gallery XII
412 E. Douglas | 267-5915 Wichitagalleryxii.com Conveniently located in downtown Wichita, this unique 39-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 6. Continued on page 12.
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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, Snickers, 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 and white chocolate cheesecakes come in three convenient sizes. Special orders welcome. Open 9 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 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. Monday-Saturday 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 back cover.
Reuben Saunders Gallery 3215 E. Douglas Ave. | 682-1481 ReubenSaundersGallery.com
This fine arts gallery, located in the Douglas Design District, specializes in works by artists with a Kansas connection, both past and present. An extensive selection of work by the Prairie Print Makers – including Birger Sandzén, C.A. Seward, Charles Capps and others – are a particular emphasis of the estate collection. Complementing the prints and paintings from past generations are dynamic works in a variety of media by more than 40 contemporary artists. The gallery offers fine custom framing, restoration and consignment services as well as participates in the Final Friday art crawls (6 to 9 p.m.). Reuben Saunders brings nearly four decades of gallery experience to the Wichita art community. Open 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. See ad, page 5.
Casa del Charro 2227 N. Arkansas | 636-7581 The family that owns Eggcetera in Old Town has opened a new restaurant offering an extensive Tex-Mex menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner in a festive South-of-theborder setting. Complemented by guacamole made fresh daily, traditional dishes include chimichangas, chile verde, tamales and enchiladas as well as creative house specialties featuring rib-eye steak, shrimp, chorizo and pork. Start the day with huevos
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con chorizo, huevos rancheros, breakfast burritos, omelets, quiche, pancakes, eggs Benedict or waffles accompanied by Waldorf salad and potatoes. Entrée salads, paninis and American sandwiches and burgers round out the menu. Drink options include traditional micheladas, a beer cocktail with lime juice and spices. Catering available. Open daily, except Tuesday, from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Fireside Grille Wichita Marriott Hotel Kellogg and Webb Road | 651-0333 This classic American steakhouse is a dining experience to be savored with friendly service in casual and comfortable surroundings. The menu features hand-cut steaks, chops and seafood focusing on center of the plate presentation and an extensive wine list along with handcrafted classic cocktails highlighting bourbon spirits. For an appetizer enjoy the sautéed mussels with tomato and white wine sauce or the lump crab cakes with roasted red pepper aioli. Favorite entrees include seared sea bass with shrimp and lobster sauce, lamb chops with peppercorn mint glaze or one of our signature steaks from Creekstone Farms. Finish the evening with a chocolate cheesecake, tiramisu or a Bailey’s Sundae. Open 5 to 10 p.m. Monday-Saturday.
Hot Stone Korean Grill 3743 N. Rock Rd. | 425-7082 Led by owner-chef in a lovely setting for nine years, Hot Stone serves traditional and modern Korean food that is not only delicious but healthy. Dine-in entrees are served with rice and miso soup; Korean side dishes include Kimchi. The menu includes appetizers like crispy or steamed Mandu (dumpling) and Japche (sweet potato noodle) as well as entrees such as beef Bulgogi (tender sliced beef), Korean BBQ (beef short rib and country style pork rib) and Dolsot Bibimbap (rice bowl). Various type of stews, such as Sundubu (soft tofu stew), Kimchi stew and egg stew, are served in hot stone bowls. A variety of spicy and teriyaki dishes with chicken, pork, salmon, shrimp and squid are also available. Enjoy strawberry, mango and green tea Mochi ice cream for dessert. Sake, wine, domestic and import beers. Bento lunch box served 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dinner served 5 to 9 p.m. from Monday to Saturday. Closed Sunday. Visit us on Facebook.
Marrakech Cafe
6257 E. 21st St. N. | 765.7307 marrakechcafewichita.com This family-run gem offers authentic Moroccan and other Mediterranean cuisine. Entree specialties include spicy chicken and lamb shank with raisins and caramelized onions prepared in traditional clay tagines. Other menu favorites include Zaalouk, Cucumber Salad, Hummus, Harira Soup, Shawarmas with basmati rice, Coucous Platters, Lamb Gyros, Saffron Rice and Baklava. Enjoy a pot of Moroccan tea or Turkish coffee with your meal. Lunch buffet 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. MondayThursday. Open for lunch and dinner 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday-Friday and noon to 8 p.m. Saturday. Closed Sunday. Catering and carryout available. See ad, page 12.
Red Robin
9990 E. 13th | 425-6300 Redrobin.com For almost 45 years we’ve been dedicated to one thing – the smile on your face after you take the first bite of your freshly prepared food, whether you’re craving one of our Gourmet Burgers, Salads, Wraps or one of our new half-pound Black Angus Burgers. Our goal remains the same: to create the best experience for you, our guest. Come see us soon in the Waterfront area. Bar, appetizers, desserts, kids’ menu. Perfect place for parties. Call 316.425.6300 for seating, to-go orders or catering options. Open Sunday-Thursday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday until 11 p.m.
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. Daily lunch buffet 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. MondaySaturday; Sunday brunch buffet 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Dinner served 4:30 to 9 p.m. Sunday-Thursday and 4:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday-Saturday. 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 47-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 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 six days a week: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Visit the other familyowned 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.
Zaytun
2020 Woodlawn | 613-2474 Myzaytun.com Since opening seven years ago in Brittany Center, Zaytun (which means olive) has become known for its freshly prepared ethnic dishes, especially authentic Indian cuisine. Locally owned, the restaurant offers flavorful Mediterranean, Middle Eastern and Indian cuisine. Kebabs, dosa, chutneys, curries and sauces are made fresh daily. Naan flat bread is served warm from the tandoor oven and even the Greek yogurt is made on-site. A Monday-Saturday lunch buffet allows diners to sample a variety of dishes. The Sunday brunch (11 a.m. to 3 p.m.) buffet highlights Indian cuisine. Choose a perfectly brewed pot of Persian or Moroccan tea made with fresh mint, Pakistani chai or a spicy mango lemonade to complement your meal. Dinner entrees (lamb, beef, chicken, seafood and vegetarian) feature authentic Persian, Mediterranean, Indian-Pakistani and Turkish cuisine Continued on page 14.
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served from 5 to 9 p.m. Monday-Thursday and until 10 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Open for lunch 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Closed Sunday evening. Catering available. See ad, page 11.
les, enchilada suizas, steak camaron, egg chorizo burrito or tamales. Entrée salads include fajita taco, applewood smoked bacon salad and shrimp. Kids’ menu. Enjoy a latte, espresso, mocha cappuccino; an iced coffee drink (mocha, French vanilla, hazelnut and caramel); or Raspberry or Strawberry flavored iced tea. Open 6:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday-Friday and 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Catering offered. Site available for parties, weddings, showers, birthdays, private functions. Sister restaurant, Casa del Charro, open in evenings. See ad, page 11.
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Mexico Café Delano 555 W. Douglas | 264-1121
Extensive breakfast and lunch menu served in an exposed-brick setting in Old Town. Breakfast menu features create-yourown omelets, quiche, sweet potato pancakes, huevos rancheros, Belgian malted waffle and egg sandwiches. For lunch, try a cheeseburger, sandwich or panini (chicken pesto or club) served with choice of steak fries, house potatoes or Waldorf salad. Or dig into one of the house specialties: fajitas, chimichangas, carnitas chile verde, super burro, chilaqui-
Starting with Mary Villar Espinoza 47 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 Monday-Saturday 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 familyowned restaurant, now reopened at its former location from the 1970s at 1860 S. Hillside or our booth at the Old Town Farmer’s Market on Saturday mornings May-October. For catering or frozen enchiladas, call William at 871-8686.
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2706 Amidon | 838-0709 defaziositalian.com For 34 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 newly remodeled décor, 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 MondayTuesday. Reservations accepted for parties of eight or more. Full menu online. See ad, page 14.
The Monarch
Le Monde Café & Deli 602 N. West St. | 943-4347
Located at the roundabout in the historic Delano District, The Monarch is home to the largest craft bourbon and whiskey collection the the state of Kansas. This casual eatery features an eclectic menu complemented by local artwork and a wide variety of signature cocktails crafted from house-infused vodkas. All sandwiches are created with housesmoked 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. MondaySaturday and at noon on Sunday.
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 – 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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Town & Country 4702 W. Kellogg | 943-0761 A family-owned and operated restaurant serving family dining at affordable prices since 1958. Mesquite-grilled USDA Choice aged steaks, prime rib, hand-breaded chicken-fried steaks, grilled or fried seafood, chicken, hamburgers, and a full selection of salads and sandwiches. Homemade cinnamon rolls served with entrees are a 50-year tradition. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday-Thursday, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Breakfast served daily until 11:30 a.m. Friendly service, relaxing atmosphere for business travelers. Lobster and prime rib available daily. Special prices for children and senior citizens. Full bar service starts at 5 p.m. daily. See ad, page 13.
Historic Elgin Hotel 115 N. 3rd, Marion | 620-382-3200
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Less than an hour from Wichita stands the Historic Elgin Hotel, the Flint Hill’s finest fully-renovated boutique hotel. The Elgin’s 19th century limestone building provides a unique venue to relax and reconnect in an atmosphere that blends the nostalgia of the past with the luxuries of today. Six living rooms, a fitness center and game lounge complement 12 unique suites to create an unforgettable experience. En suite bathrooms, jacuzzis, Wifi, Smart TVs, docking stations, and plush robes and slippers make the Elgin an exceptional getaway. The elegant Victorian ballroom, conference room and courtyard are rented for weddings, celebrations, meetings and gatherings. See ad, inside front cover.
Greater Hutchinson Convention/Visitors Bureau 620-662-3391 | visithutch.com A convenient 55-mile drive northwest of Wichita on K-96 through the Amish community of Yoder, Hutchinson offers a Smithsonian-affiliated space museum and unique exploration 650 feet below ground in addition to a variety of shopping and dining options. The Cosmosphere and Strataca were chosen as two of Kansas’ Eight Wonders, making Hutchinson the only city in the
state to boast two wonders. The Cosmosphere houses the Hall of Space Museum, Carey Digital Dome Theater, Justice Planetarium, a flight simulator, Dr. Goddard’s Lab and gift shop. At Strataca, venture deep below the earth’s surface to a one-of-a-kind attraction located in the depths of a historic Kansas salt mine. Go to visithutch.com for lodging, upcoming events and coupons. See ad, inside front cover.
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Kansas Star Casino 777 Kansas Star Dr., Mulvane I-35 and Exit 33 KansasStarCasino.com Located nine miles south of Wichita on I-35, Kansas Star Casino offers 1,800 slot machines and 50 table games, including Craps, Roulette, no-ante Blackjack and a 13-table poker room, as well as a gift shop and restaurants. Dining and drinking options include the new Tin Lizard Bar & Grill, the area’s only rock ‘n roll bar and grill, as well as Woodfire Grille, an upscale steak house with extensive wine list and bar specials (reservations recommended); An Pho, an Asian noodle bar; Kitchen Buffet; and the Star Bar Deli. The Kansas Star Casino is also home to the 300-room Hampton Inn and Suites, which offers free breakfast, and the Kansas Star Arena, a 6,500 seat multi-purpose arena which is south-central Kansas’ new home for big-name national acts. Free car parking. See ad, back cover.
Lindsborg
1-888-227-2227 | visitlindsborg.com An easy drive north of Wichita on I-135, Lindsborg is home to many contemporary and Scandinavian boutiques, art galleries and museums as well as the longest continuous performance of Handel’s “Messiah” in North America; Broadway RFD, the longest running outdoor theatre in Kansas; Swedish Dancers and two performing brass bands. Anatoly Karpov, Russian chess grandmaster/former World Champion, opened his only U.S. Chess School here. Worldrenowned artist Birger Sandzén taught at Bethany College and his works form the core of the Sandzen Memorial Gallery. Other Main Street highlights include the Small World Gallery and studio of National Geographic photographer Jim Richardson and the only U.S. Dala horse factory where artists hand paint each wooden sign. Continued on page 16.
Explore Newton! Just minutes from Wichita, Newton offers art, attractions, restaurants and exciting family events.
2017 event highlights
• Jan. 28: Kansas Day Celebration • Feb. 7: Ladysmith Black Mambazo • March 19: Newton Mid-Kansas Symphony Orchestra spring concert • April 1: Food Trucks at the Depot • April 20: Art & Music in the Heart of Newton • May 6: Downtown Car Show Learn more about these and many other events on our calendar and plan your next visit.
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Marion County 620-382-8830 | growmarioncounty.com Nestled on the edge of the Flint Hills and only an hour’s drive northeast of Wichita, Marion County offers recreational opportunities at Marion Reservoir and Marion County Park and Lake as well as antique shopping, shady city parks, restaurants and lodging. While in Marion County, visit the Mennonite Heritage and Agricultural Museum in Goessel, the Harvey House Museum in Florence and the 1880s Main Street in Peabody to get a glimpse into the area’s settlers. Markers and ruts denote where the Santa Fe Trail crossed the county (call number above for a map). Upcoming events include Ladies Day Out at Lake Hall on Feb. 25; Antique Tractor & Engine Show, Lehigh, May 29; Chingawassa Days, Marion, June 2-4; Bluegrass at the Lake, June 17; and Marion Garden Tour, June 24.
McPherson 1111 E. Kansas, McPherson 800-324-8022 | Visitmcpherson.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, outdoor mural collection, Turkey Creek Golf Course, McPherson Water Park and historical trolley tours. Experience All Schools Day on May 12, a local holiday commemorating education throughout McPherson County. The 104th celebration includes a parade, carnival, street dance and movie in the park. Begin your visit at the Convention & Visitors Bureau and the state’s newest Kansas Travel Center at the McPherson Museum, 1111 E. Kansas, conveniently located off I-135 and along the welcoming corridor to the Downtown District.
exhibits marking the 150th anniversary of the Chisholm Trail. 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 and entertainment opportunities abound. Visit website for upcoming events and more information. See ad, page 15.
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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 and during 2017 look for special events and
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