The Wichita Times|Dining&More July 2017

July-December 2017

Botanica celebrates 30 years What’s Up, Wichita?

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July-December 2017

What’s Up, Wichita?

Chisholm Trail’s 150th anniversary cause for celebration . . . . . . . . . 2 Publisher/Editor Cynthia Mines Art Director Susan Burdick Marketing Assistant Shane Coelho

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Miro mural masterpiece returns to Wichita State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Bikes, trolley provide new ways to explore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Area event highlights for July-December . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7

Museums, Attractions & Entertainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Shopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Restaurants: East, Downtown/Old Town, West . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 In the Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Map of Wichita . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-15 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Above: Taking photos with Wichita murals, such as this one at 3407 E. Douglas, has become a favorite pastime for visitors and residents. See ilovewichita.org for a complete list of murals and locations. Post your pictures on social media and tag @wichitaflag or #ILoveWichita. PHOTOGRAPH BY ANGIE PRATHER On the cover: Founded 30 years ago, Botanica now features 30 gardens, including the Chinese Garden of Friendship and Downing Children’s Garden in addition to sculptures and water features. Open year-round.

PHOTOGRAPH BY PAM TROPP

Wichita joins other former cowtowns to celebrate

150th anniversary of the Chisholm Trail

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he desperate post-Civil War economy in the South led cowboys from Texas in 1867 to begin driving cattle north into Kansas to reach railheads connecting with the East.

The drovers celebrated each leg of the arduous 1,000-mile journey in saloons and dance halls, and the former cowtowns along the route have planned a variety of celebrations this year in honor of the 150th anniversary of the country’s most famous cattle route.

The cowboys entered Kansas at the lawless enclave of Caldwell then headed north toward Wichita and Abilene. The trail not only popularized the figure of the American cowboy but also established Kansas as a cattle-producing state.

Wichita’s annual Delano Fall Fair will salute the Chisholm Trail with a three-day event Oct. 6-8. The weekend will start with campfire ghost stories on Friday evening and continue Saturday with a western parade at high noon, old-fashioned games, storytellers, horses, chuckwagon food, and music by Suzy Bogguss and Del Shields. Sunday plans in-

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clude a cowboy church service and ice cream social. Events take place in Wichita’s historic Delano district, which is located on Douglas just west of downtown.

The commemorative Oklahoma-Kansas Chisholm Trail Cattle Drive will leave Pond Creek, Okla., Sept. 12, traveling north along the Chisholm Trail route to Caldwell for a weekend celebration Sept. 16. The cattle and drovers will stay in Caldwell for two nights before continuing to the Wellington Lake/ Mayfield and Clearwater areas. The cattle drive will end south of Wichita on Sept. 23.

Caldwell will kick off its Sept. 16 events with a parade at 10 a.m. followed by cattle traveling up Main Street, a gun fight, saloon girls, Chisholm Trail Run, mutton busting and cow chip tossing. A book signing for the “Chisholm Trail Pony” will take place at the library.

A Spirits of the Trail Tasting Parlor will feature Kansas-based wineries, breweries and distilleries from 5 to 9 p.m. The Sons of San Joaquin will perform in concert at the community building at 8 p.m.

The public will be able to visit the cowboys and cattle at the cow camp located on the north edge of town at the KanOkla headquarters building and pond area, according to Jill Kuehny, organizer.

At the end of the trail in Abilene, the Trails, Rails & Tales festival Sept. 2-3 will feature cowboys driving longhorns through the streets and loading them on the Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad. Other events include a parade, historical reenactors, NativeAmerican demonstrations, chuckwagon meals, cowboy church, mechanical bull riding for kids, a silversmith, musician and poet Red Steagall, a Buffalo Bill Wild West Show and a concert by Sons of the Pioneers.

More events in central Kansas are listed below. For more information, go to ct-150. org or contact host communities.

Wellington Lake/Mayfield and Clearwater before ending south of Wichita.

Sept. 16 Caldwell cel-

ebrates as the longhorn cattle and drovers reach town. Full day of festivities ends with concert by Sons of the San Joaquin.

Sept. 16 Clearwater Fall Festival has a Happy Trails theme. The town that got its start as a trading post on the trail celebrates with a parade, cowboy poets and storytelling.

Oct. 6-8 Delano Fall Fair: A Chisholm

Trail Celebration, Wichita. Stroll the streets of historic Delano where cowboys collected

their pay and spent it in the saloons. Western parade, old-fashioned games, cowboy music, chuckwagon food in Historic Delano.

October-December “The History of Jesse

Chisholm,” exhibit about the part-Cherokee trader who blazed the trail, Mid-America AllIndian Center, Wichita.

Oct. 7 Chisholm Trail Days, Dickinson County Heritage Center, Abilene.

Oct. 21 Fall Fest and Cowboy Chili Feed, Wellington Dec. 7 A Delano Cowboy Christmas, Wichita.

Dec. 14 -April 3, 2018 “The Chisholm

Trail: Driving the American West,” historic exhibition, Kauffman Museum, Newton.

July 12-16 Wellington’s 117th annual Wheat

Festival has a Chisholm Trail theme with street dances, carnival, parade, quilt show, arts and crafts, pioneer exhibit, blacksmith, cotton gin.

July 22-23 Adventures on the Chisholm Trail, Old Cowtown Museum, Wichita.

July 27 Film Series: “Dodge City,” 2:30 p.m., Evergreen Branch Library, Wichita.

Aug. 2-5 Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo, 500

contenders compete in one of the country’s top rodeos, plus National Cowboy Poetry Rodeo, Abilene.

Aug. 5-19 Cowboy Art, Wichita Art Museum.

Aug. 9 Senior Wednesday: Along the Chisholm Trail, featuring musician and storyteller Jeff Davidson, 1:30 p.m., Wichita Public Library.

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Aug. 10 Film Series: “The Far Country,” starring James Stewart, 2:30 p.m., Evergreen Branch Library, Wichita.

Miro masterpiece returns to WSU

Aug. 18-19 Cowtown Days, Ellsworth.

fter being gone for five years for restoration, Wichita State’s Ulrich Museum of Art last fall re-installed its iconic mural masterpiece, “Personnages Oiseaux (Bird People)” by Spanish modern artist Joan Miró (1893-1983).

Installed on the façade of the Ulrich Museum in 1978, the Venetian glass-andmarble mosaic masterpiece is 52 feet wide and comprises 1 million pieces.

After 30 years in Kansas weather, conservation was necessary, and in 2011 the massive mural was dismantled and shipped

Aug. 24 Film Series: “Red River,” starring John Wayne, 2:30 p.m., Evergreen Branch Library, Wichita.

Aug. 24- Oct. 17 “The Chisholm Trail: Driving the American West,” traveling exhibition, Eisenhower Presidential Museum, Abilene.

Sept. 2-3 Trails, Rails & Tales Festival,

Abilene.

Sept. 12-23 Oklahoma-Kansas Cattle

Drive. The longhorn cattle reach Kansas on Sept. 16 with overnight stops in Caldwell,

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to experts to bring it back to its original condition.

“It was the last major work Miro personally supervised and one of the largest of his career,” according to Bob Workman, museum director. “He was touched by the fact that thousands of students would pass the mural every day.”

“Miro is the star” of WSU’s 76-piece outdoor sculpture collection, according to Workman. Self-guided maps of the worldclass sculpture collection are available at the Ulrich Museum on the WSU campus, ulrich. wichita.edu.

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Downtown trolley service expands

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Bike Share rides into Wichita

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he new availability of 100 cruiser bikes at 19 stations throughout downtown has made getting around – for work, exercise, enjoyment or sightseeing – more convenient and a lot more fun.

Bike stations are conveniently located throughout Delano, Old Town, near Century II, Exploration Place, Lawrence-Dumont Stadium, INTRUST Bank Arena and along the Q-line trolley routes.

The Bike Share ICT fleet, which is provided by Zagster, includes a basket for carrying groceries, takeout or other items.

Riders may rent the bikes for $3 per hour or purchase an annual membership for $30 (student price is $20).

Riders (who must be 18 or older) can find the bikes using a free mobile app for iPhone and Android or online at bikshareict.com.

The rider enters the bike number into the

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app to get a single-use code that opens the bike’s lockbox. The lockbox contains a key that can be used to lock and unlock the bike while in use. The bike may be returned to any designated Bike Share ICT station.

Bike Share ICT is more than a healthy, convenient transportation choice, according to Mayor Jeff Longwell. “We want to ensure everyone has access to safe and active transportation, and we want to revitalize our downtown to better attract and retain young talent,” he said.

The Bike Share ICT program, which started in May, is a project of Health ICT and the Health & Wellness Coalition of Wichita, funded by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas and the Knight Foundation Fund through the Wichita Community Foundation.

For more info and to download the app, visit bikeshareict.com.

ree Q-line trolley service was expanded in May to offer more routes run more frequently and for longer hours. There are two evening and weekend routes as well as two weekday lunch routes. The routes have been expanded to serve more than downtown and now include Old Town, Delano, the Douglas Design District and College Hill.

Weeknight and Saturday service uses two routes running every 10 minutes, one operating on Douglas from Delano to College Hill and the other connecting downtown hotels with Old Town. Hours start at 5 p.m. Monday-Thursday and at 8 a.m. on Saturday (through September; in the winter Saturday service begins at noon). Service continues until 10 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 1 a.m. Friday-Saturday.

The Old Town route connects downtown hotels to Douglas Avenue and Old Town.

The Douglas route connects riders from Delano to Douglas and Hydraulic Monday through Thursday, and to Clifton Square on Friday and Saturday. These routes will also be available for those looking to park and ride to events in downtown.

The midday lunch routes operate from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. The Government Center Route connects riders from Main and Central to Old Town via Douglas, and the Delano/Old Town Route connects riders from Delano to Old Town along Douglas. Trolleys run every 10 minutes.

Route and schedule information is available at wichitatransit.org/qline. Riders can also track their trolley in real time with Wichita Transit’s MyStop Mobile app, which is available in the App Store or Google Play Store.

July-December event highlights for Wichita and the surrounding area.

July July 1 Celebrate America, Cowtown, Wichita, 316-350-3323, oldcowtown.org.

July 1-25 Oil paintings by Carolyn Denver

with glasswork by Robin Lies, Gallery XII, opening reception on June 30, 5:30-10 p.m., Wichitagalleryxii.com.

July 1-Sept. 4 “Totality,” experience scenes

from around the world during total eclipses of the sun and moon, Boeing Dome Theater, Exploration Place, exploration.org.

July 1-Sept. 10 “Ritual & Desire: Contem-

porary Glass Art,” exhibition, Wichita Art Museum, wichitaartmuseum.org.

July 1- Dec. 31 “In Pursuit of Beauty: Jayne

Seydel Milburn,” American paintings, watercolors and sculpture, Wichita Art Museum, wichitaartmuseum.org.

July 8 Independence Day Celebration,

10-11:30 a.m., make-it, take-it printmaking, CityArts, WichitaCityArts.org.

July 12-16 “Hairspray,” Music Theatre

July 28 Final Friday, participating art galleries open late.

July 28-Aug. 22 Oil and acrylic paintings

by Melinda Weis with ceramics by Debi Cox, Gallery XII, opening reception on July 28, 5:30-10 p.m., Wichitagalleryxii.com.

August

Aug. 17 Night at the Museum: Trucking the Land, mashup of live music, art and the Pakistani Cargo Truck Initiative, 6 to 10 p.m., Wichita Art Museum, wichitaartmuseum.org.

Aug. 21 Eclipse Party, 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.,

free, safely view the solar eclipse using special glasses, hands-on activities, food trucks, Exploration Place, exploration.org.

Aug. 4 Roy Clark, McPherson Opera House,

Aug. 25 Final Friday, participating art

7:30 p.m., 620-241-1952.

galleries open late.

Aug. 11 Capes and Cocktails, opportunity

Aug. 25-Sept. 26 Acrylic/mixed media paintings by Jan Klassen with ceramics

by Phyllis Klima, Gallery XII, opening reception on Aug. 25, 5:30-10 p.m., Wichitagalleryxii.com.

for adults to explore the Hall of Heroes exhibit at Exploration Place, 7 to 10 p.m., exploration.org.

Aug. 11-20 “Newsies,” Music Theatre

Wichita, Century II, MTWichita.org.

Aug. 12 Back to School Bash, 10 a.m.,

September

make-it, take-it mixed-media kite workshop, CityArts, WichitaCityArts.org.

Sept. 3, 23 Vintage Baseball, Old Cowtown Museum, oldcowtownbaseball.org.

Aug. 15 CityArts Cupcake Challenge, noon to 3 p.m., fundraiser for CityArts programming to underserved populations, WichitaCityArts.org.

Sept. 9-Dec. 10 “looking at the

overlooked,” artists from Houston and

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Wichita, Century II, MTWichita.org.

July 15 Birthday Bash, old-fashioned ice

cream social, community art project, Wichita Art Museum,. Wichitaartmuseum.org.

July 19-22 80th annual Pretty Prairie

Rodeo, Kansas’ largest night rodeo, dance, pprodeo.com.

July 20 Artist Talk: Beth Lipman. Part of the

“Ritual & Desire: Contemporary Glass Art” exhibition, she creates sculptural collages of transparent glass that suggest the opulence of Renaissance and Baroque still-life paintings, Wichita Art Museum, wichitaartmuseum.org.

July 22 Family ArtVenture, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., free, Wichita Art Museum, wichitaartmuseum.org.

July 22 Indians in the Arts, Mid-America

All-Indian Center, Wichita, theindiancenter.org.

July 22 National Day of the Cowboy, Cowtown, Wichita, 316-350-3323, oldcowtown.org.

July 22-23 Wichita Mini Maker Faire, Ex-

ploration Place, Wichita, exploration.org.

July 26-30 “The Hunchback of Notre Dame,” Music Theatre Wichita, Century II, MTWichita.org.

July 28 Yoga in the Gardens, 8:30 a.m., Botanica, botanica.org.

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Los Angeles employ everyday items to make art, opening reception on Sept. 8, Ulrich Museum of Art, Wichita State, ulrich. wichita.edu.

Sept. 9-April 2, 2018 “Empire,”

exhibition, Ulrich Museum of Art, Wichita State, ulrich.wichita.edu.

Sept. 9-Dec. 3 “Diedrick Brackens: A Slow

Reckoning,” exhibition, Ulrich Museum of Art, Wichita State, ulrich.wichita.edu.

Sept. 13-17 46th annual Walnut Valley

Festival and international flat-picking contest, five stages of music, art, food, Winfield, wvfest.com.

Sept. 15-17 Autumn & Art, Bradley Fair,

autumnandart.com

Sept. 16 39th annual Art in the Park and

Craft Show, Marion, 620-382-3425.

Sept. 16 48th annual Hillsboro Arts & Crafts Fair, 620-947-3506.

Sept. 19 Twilight Tuesday: Sunset Yoga on

Sculpture Terrace, 7 p.m., free, Wichita Art Museum, wichitaartmuseum.org.

Sept. 23 Lantern Festival, El Dorado Lake,

lanterfest.com.

Sept. 23 The Big Read Kick-Off, 2 to 4 p.m.,

Wichita Art Museum, wichitaartmuseum.org.

Sept. 23 Family ArtVenture, 11 a.m. to 3

Pepper Run and Harvey County Chili Cookoff, live music and beer garden, Newton, tonewton.com.

p.m., free, Wichita Art Museum, wichitaartmuseum.org.

October

Sept. 23-24 Sharing Cultures, Exploration Place, Wichita, exploration.org.

Oct. 7 Bootanica, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Botanica,

Sept. 23-24 Tchaikovsky’s “Fourth Symphony,” Century II, Wichita Symphony Orchestra, wichitasymphony.org.

Oct. 7 Blues, Brews & Barbecue, food trucks in Athletic Park, Newton, music headlined by Moreland & Arbuckle, harveycountynow.com.

Sept. 24 Radio Lobo Presents Fiesta

Oct. 7 “The Music of Harry Potter,” Century

Sept. 29 Final Friday, participating art

Oct. 7 Burnin’ Down Main Chili Cookoff, noon, McPherson, 620-241-7430.

Hispana, 1 to 7 p.m., crafts, games, food, music, dance, Exploration Place, exploration. org. galleries open late.

Sept. 29-Oct. 24 Oil paintings by Susan

Fellows with ceramics by Gary Lincoln, Gallery XII, opening reception on Sept. 29, 5:30-10 p.m., Wichitagalleryxii.com.

Sept. 30-Jan. 7 “Irving Penn: Beyond

Beauty,” fashion, portrait and still lifes by one of the foremost photographers of the 20th century, opening party Sept. 30, Wichita Art Museum, wichitaartmuseum.org.

Sept. 30 Red Hot Chili Pepper 5K & Little

botanica.org.

II, Wichita Symphony Orchestra, wichitasymphony.org.

Oct. 12 Taste of Newton, annual street

festival features food, music and other entertainment, 6 to 8 p.m., downtown Newton, newtonchamberks.org.

Oct. 13 Museum of the Undead 5: Camp

Crystal Lake, 7 to 10 p.m., for adults, Exploration Place, exploration. org.

Oct. 13 Art Chatter, 6 p.m., Wichita Art Museum, wichitaartmuseum.org.

Oct. 13-14 Svensk Hyllningsfest, biennial celebration honoring Swedish immigrants to the Smoky Valley, art, crafts, ethnics foods and music, folk dancing, parade, smorgasbord, Coronado Heights Run, Lindsborg, 888-227-2227.

Oct. 14 Bethel’s Fall Festival, vendors, music, food, North Newton, bethelks.edu.

Oct. 18-22 15th annual Tallgrass Film

Festival, Wichita, TallgrassFilmFest.com.

Tallgrass Film Festival turns 15

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he Tallgrass Film Festival, the state’s largest, turns 15-years-old in 2017. The festival features 150 films screened over five days in a variety of venues in downtown Wichita in addition to panel discussions and other events.

The 15th annual film festival is scheduled for Oct. 18-22.

Last year’s festival screened 194 films from 33 countries – selected from 2,000 submissions – and hosted 123 visiting film professionals and 16,500 attendees. For more info, schedules and tickets, visit stubbornlyindependent.com.

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Oct. 20-Nov. 18 Arts Council Juried Exhibition featuring Kansas artists, CityArts, WichitaCityArts.org.

Oct. 21 Opening of “Americana: New

Acquisitions,” Wichita Art Museum, wichitaartmuseum.org.

Oct. 21 4th Annual Spooky Science, 10 a.m.

to 5 p.m., Exploration Place, exploration. org.

PHOTO BY RICK MCPHERSON

Oct. 26 Trick-or-Treat Main Street, 5:30 p.m., McPherson, 620-241-7430.

Oct. 27-Nov. 21 Watercolor and ink paintings on rice papers by Chiaw-Weai Loo with ceramics by Chris Arensdorf, Gallery XII, opening reception on Oct. 27, 5:30-10 p.m., Wichitagalleryxii.com.

Oct. 27 Final Friday, participating art

galleries open late.

Oct. 28 Family ArtVenture, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.,

free, Wichita Art Museum, wichitaartmuseum.org.

Oct. 28 Fall Frenzy, make-it, take-it workshops, trick or treating in gallery, CityArts, WichitaCityArts.org.

Oct. 28-29 Beethoven’s “Fifth Symphony,”

Century II, Wichita Symphony Orchestra, wichitasymphony.org.

Botanica reaches 30-year milestone

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hen Botanica, The Wichita Gardens opened in 1987 as a joint effort of the Wichita Area Garden Council and the City of Wichita, it had four gardens.

The 18-acre site now offers 30 gardens, including the Downing Children’s Garden and the Chinese Garden of Friendship as well as a 2,880-square-foot Butterfly House. Restoration of the 1949 carousel from the former Joyland Amusement Park is underway for placement in the Children’s Garden. Botanica is open year-round, with a special holiday lights extravaganza, Illuminations, from Nov. 24 to Dec. 31 (above).

For more information, visit botanica.org.

Oct. 28-29 Hay, Hooves and Halloween,

Cowtown, Wichita, oldcowtown.org.

November Nov. 11 Opening of “Surveillance,” Wichita Art Museum, wichitaartmuseum.org.

Nov. 11 “The Legend of the Northern Lights,” Century II, Wichita Symphony Orchestra, wichitasymphony.org.

Nov. 11-12 Gingerbread Village, presented by the Assistance League of Wichita at Exploration Place, make your own gingerbread house, Exploration Place, exploration. org.

Nov. 12 Wichita Symphony Youth Orches-

tra, Century II, Wichita Symphony Orchestra, wichitasymphony.org.

Nov. 17 Art Chatter, 6 p.m., Wichita Art

Museum, wichitaartmuseum.org.

Nov. 18-19 Wichita Symphony Orchestra

and Chorus present Haydn’s “Creation,” Century II, Wichita Symphony Orchestra, wichitasymphony.org.

Nov. 20-Dec. 27 Gifts in the Gallery, shop

for artistic holiday gifts, CityArts, WichitaCityArts.org.

Nov. 24-25 Winter Art Mania, Wichita Art

Museum,. Wichitaartmuseum.org.

Nov. 24-Dec. 31 Illuminations, Botanica,

botanica.org.

Nov. 24, 25, 30 Christmas on the Prairie, Prairie Rose Chuckwagon Supper, Benton. prairierosechuckwagon.com.

Nov. 24-Jan. 23 Oil paintings by Jim

Clements with wood vessels by Bob Brown, Gallery XII, opening reception on Nov. 24, 5:30-10 p.m., Wichitagalleryxii.com.

Nov. 25 “Rock the Dome,” 6:30 p.m., sights

and sounds of Pink Floyd, Boeing Dome Theater, Exploration Place, exploration.org.

Nov. 25-Dec. 31 Kansas in Miniature

Holiday Show, Exploration Place, exploration. org.

Nov. 25-Dec. 31 “Let It Snow!,” featuring

holiday images set to favorite songs, from Frank Sinatra to the Muppets, Boeing Dome Theater, Exploration Place, exploration.org.

December

Gallery, Harvey County Historical Society and Bethel College, tonewton.com/christmas.

Dec. 2 Holiday Open House & Gingerbread

House Decorating, McPherson Museum, 620241-8464.

Dec. 2 Opening of Exploration Place’s new

Design Build Fly exhibition, a completely renovated 5,100-square-foot aviation gallery with hands-on activities and 737 fuselage theater, exploration.org.

Dec. 2-3 “Cirque de la Symphonie Holiday Spectacular,” Century II, Wichita Symphony Orchestra, wichitasymphony.org.

Dec. 3 Friends of the Wichita Art Museum Holiday Open House, Wichitaartmuseum.org.

Dec. 7 ELF: Interactive Film Screening,

Wichita Art Museum, wichitaartmuseum.org.

Dec. 7 Parade of Lights, annual Newton Christmas parade, 6:30 p.m., tonewton.com.

Dec. 1-2, 8-9 Victorian Christmas, Cow-

Dec. 10-13 Supper with Santa, 5:30 p.m.,

Dec. 1-23 Christmas on the Prairie, Prairie

Dec. 14-17, 21-22 Trolley Holiday Lights Tours, McPherson, 620-241-3340.

town, oldcowtown.org.

Rose Chuckwagon Supper, Benton, prairierosechuckwagon.com.

Dec. 2 Five Places of Christmas, Newton,

free admission and refreshments from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Warkentin House Museum, Kauffman Museum, Carriage Factory Art

Botanica, botanica.org.

Dec. 26-28 Winter Art Mania, Wichita Art Museum,. Wichitaartmuseum.org.

Dec. 30 “Rock the Dome,” 6:30 p.m., sights

and sounds of Pink Floyd, Boeing Dome Theater, Exploration Place, exploration.org.

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are a half block from downtown Newton, a friendly town just 30 miles north of Wichita on I-135. See ad, page 16.

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 six 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

DElANo

FAlL FAiR a chisholm trail celebration 2017 is the 150th Anniversary of the Chisholm Trail.

In celebration we are holding the Delano Fall Fair, A Chisholm Trail Celebration!

three days of family fun!

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6Th - 8Th, 2017 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6TH EVENING Campfire Ghost Stories

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7TH

Vendors, Food, Old Fashioned Games, Storytellers, Horses & Entertainment All Day.

WESTERN PARADE @ HIGH NOON

SUZY BOGGUSS & DEL SHIELDS

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 8TH

Cowboy Church Service, Ice Cream Social, Clocktower Time Capsule Ceremony, Running of the Doves & More!

For more information: DelanoFallFair.com @HistoricDelano

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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 botanica. org 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, 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 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

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 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 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, inside back cover.

Mid-America All-Indian Center 650 N. Seneca | 350-3340 theindiancenter.org 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.

Sedgwick County Zoo

5555 Zoo Blvd. | 316-660-WILD (9453) scz.org 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 Burmese browantlered 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. November-February. The zoo is open 364 days a year, closing only the day of Zoobilee.

Tallgrass Film Association Various locations | TallgrassFilm.org The Tallgrass Film Association proudly presents the 15th annual Tallgrass Film Festival Oct 18-22. A hallmark of Wichita’s cultural landscape, the five-day celebration of cinematic arts highlights the city’s cultural attractions while showcasing 150 of the best movies and filmmakers from around the world at several locations in and around downtown. Hailed by MovieMaker Magazine as one of the Top 25 Film Festivals in the country, the festival is internationally recognized and attended by thousands of residents and hundreds of visitors. Films are selected by a volunteer team of local movie lovers, who pare down 2,000 film submissions into a perfectly curated playlist of movies for the Wichita community. The multiday event includes screenings, panels, Q&As, parties and more. Visit tallgrassfilm.org for more information, screening times, venues and ticket information. See ad, page 9.

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.

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Wichita Art Museum 1400 W. Museum Blvd. | 268-4921 wichitaartmuseum.org 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.

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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

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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. TuesdaySunday. Muse Cafe serves lunch 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday with brunch specials on Saturday and Sunday, and beverages, mini-bar and desserts until 3 p.m. Galleries, store and cafe 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 Tuesday-Friday 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 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” followed by “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers” June 28-July 2. “Hairspray,” winner of 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 brand-new version of this hit show. Each season features professional performers from New York working with gifted Mid-

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western 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 5.

Wichita Symphony Orchestra Century II | 267-7658 Wichitasymphony.org There is a concert for everyone at the Wichita Symphony Orchestra (WSO), opening this September for the 2017-2018 Season under the direction of Maestro Daniel Hege. The WSO’s 74th Season opens with Tchaikovsky’s “Fourth Symphony” on Sept.

23-24, followed by a magical performance of “The Music of Harry Potter” on Oct. 7 and Beethoven’s popular “Fifth Symphony” on Oct. 28-29. The WSO Chorus joins the Orchestra Nov. 18-19 for Haydn’s beloved “Creation,” and the Cirque de la Symphonie Holiday Spectacular on Dec. 2-3 will surely get everyone in the holiday spirit. There’s also the special family concert on Nov. 11, The Legend of the Northern Lights, and the Wichita Symphony Youth Orchestras concert on Nov. 12.

Gallery XII 412 E. Douglas | 267-5915 Wichitagalleryxii.com Conveniently located in downtown Wichita, this unique 40-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.

J. Rae’s Bakery SERVING HOT AND ICED COFFEES

Monday-Friday 6:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Saturday-Sunday 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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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 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 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 front 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.

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.

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 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 45-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.

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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

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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 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.

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The Monarch 579 W. Douglas | 201-6626 Monarchwichita.com

Eggcetera 242 N. Mosley | 263-1787 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, chilaquiles, 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 10.

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its former location from the 1970s at 1860 S. Hillside and our booth at the Old Town Farmer’s Market on Saturday mornings May-October. For catering or frozen enchiladas, call William at 871-8686.

555 W. Douglas | 264-1121 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 family-owned restaurant, now reopened at

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.

Parsnipity Cafe 301 N. Main St. | 768-6139 parsnipitycafe.com Tucked into the ground-floor atrium of the Epic Center, Parsnipity Cafe offers handcrafted and distinctive lunches on weekdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This familyowned restaurant believes food should be varied, beautiful, packed with nutrition, fresh, natural and, above all, house made.

Chef Cynthia (who has had original recipes published in Food Network and Bon Appetit magazines and who beat Bobby Flay in a burger competition) believes that if food is cooked with love and joy it will nourish body and soul. Parsnipity’s menu includes a salad bar, deli sandwiches and salads. The daily special features upscale and innovative cuisine from all over the world. The cafe’s top-selling lumpia became so popular the cafe now operates LumpiaPalooza food truck. Like on Facebook to see daily specials.

Catering available. Garage parking.

Town & Country 4702 W. Kellogg | 943-0761

DeFazio’s 2706 Amidon | 838-0709 defaziositalian.com 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. MondayThursday and 10 p.m. Friday-Saturday.

Closes at 3 p.m. on Sunday.

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.

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 over 1,770 slot machines and 60 table games, including Craps, Roulette, Blackjack and a live action poker room, as well as a gift shop and restaurants. Dining and drinking options include the Tin Lizard Bar & Grill, the area’s only rock ‘n roll bar and grill, as well as Woodfire Grille, an upscale steakhouse with extensive wine list and bar specials (reservations recommended); An Pho, an Asian noodle bar; Kitchen Buffet; and the Star 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.

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 Continued on page 15.

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Carriage Factory Art Gallery, Newton . . . 40

Fireside Grille . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Le Monde Café & Deli . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

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CityArts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Intrust Bank Arena . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

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Mexico Cafe Delano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Delano District . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Kansas Aviation Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

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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). Popular annual events include the Hillsboro Arts & Crafts Fair and Marion’s Art in the Park and Craft Show, both on Sept. 16 this year. See ad, page 16.

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Located 60 miles north of Wichita, McPherson is an ideal location for a oneday 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. 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.

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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 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.

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Abilene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2, 3 Bike Share ICT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Botanica . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . front cover, 7, 8 Caldwell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Carriage Factory Art Gallery . . . . . . . . . . 8, 16 Chisholm Trail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Cowtown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3, 8 DeFazio’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 13 Delano Fall Fair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3, 8

Explore Newton!

Just minutes from Wichita, Newton offers art, attractions, restaurants and exciting family events.

2017 event highlights

• Sept. 30: Red Hot Chili Pepper 5K & Harvey County Chili Cook-off • Oct. 7: Blues, Brews & Barbecue featuring Moreland & Arbuckle • Oct. 12: Taste of Newton • Oct. 14: Bethel Fall Festival • Dec. 2: Five Places of Christmas • Dec. 7: Parade of Lights

Carriage Factory Art Gallery 128 E. 6th, Newton Noon - 5 p.m. Tues.- Friday |10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sat. carriagefactoryartgallery.com 316.284.7249 30 MILES NORTH OF WICHITA

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Learn more about these and many other events on our calendar and plan your next visit.

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What to eat, see & do in Wichita

Eggcetera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 12 Exploration Place . . . . . . . 8, inside back cover Fireside Grille . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Gallery XII . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 10 Hillsboro Arts & Crafts Fair . . . . . . . . . . 15, 16 J. Rae’s Bakery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Kansas Star Casino . . . . . . . . . . 13, back cover Karg Art Glass . . . . . . . . . inside front cover, 11 Le Monde Café & Deli . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-15 Marion Art in the Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 16 Marion County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 McPherson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Mexico Café Delano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Mid-America All-Indian Center . . . . . . . . . 3, 9 Miro Mural . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Monarch, The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Mulvane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Music Theatre Wichita . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5, 10 Newton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3, 15, 16 Parsnipity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Reuben Saunders Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Sedgwick County Zoo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Sweet Basil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Tallgrass Film Festival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 9 Town & Country . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Trolley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Ulrich Museum of Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3, 9 Villar’s Mexico Café . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Wellington . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Wichita Art Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3, 9 Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Wichita State University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Wichita Symphony Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Zaytun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 12

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Shady, relaxed atmosphere F O O D CO U RT • F R E E S H U T T L E 620.382.3425 • marionparksandrec.com

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ALWAYS OPEN. ALWAYS FREE. Stroll through the 76-piece Martin H. Bush Outdoor Sculpture Collection on the campus of Wichita State University—featuring works by Joan Miró, Barbara Hepworth, Fernando Botero, Henry Moore, Andy Goldsworthy, Tom Otterness, and more.

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Museum Hours Closed Monday | Tuesday–Friday: 11AM–5PM | Saturday/Sunday 1–5 PM @ulrichmuseum ulrich.wichita.edu | Free Admission | 316.978.3664 | 1845 Fairmount St.

Soar into this All-New Aviation Exhibit Opens Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017

National Traveling Exhibit

Now open thru Jan. 1, 2018 Details:

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