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Wichita’s Frank Lloyd Wright house welcomes visitors . . . . 2 Miro mural returns after 5-year restoration project . . . . . . . 3 Publisher/Editor Cynthia Mines Art Director Susan Burdick
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Area calendar highlights for July-December . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
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Museums, Attractions & Theater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Map of Wichita . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9 Shopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Restaurants: East, Downtown/Old Town, West . . . . . . . . . . 12 In the Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Above: The Sedgwick County Zoo’s new Reed Family Elephants of the Zambezi River Valley – the third largest elephant habitat in the country – is home to seven elephants who moved into the new habitat this spring. The exhibit encompasses more than five acres of outdoor space, including the world’s largest elephant pool and a waterfall. PHOTOGRAPH BY JOE MONTIEL.
On the cover: Twilight photograph depicts the Keeper of the Plains statue designed by Blackbear Bosin. The 44-foot statue stands majestically at the confluence of the Big and Little Arkansas rivers, considered a sacred site by Native Americans. A Ring of Fire surrounds the statue for 15 minutes (weather permitting) each evening at 7 p.m. in fall and winter and 9 p.m. in spring and summer. PHOTOGRAPH BY MICKEY SHANNON.
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Wright’s style shines in Wichita creation he house Frank Lloyd Wright began designing for Henry and Elsie Allen in 1915 is as inviting now as it was then to the Kansas governor’s many guests. The Allens of Wichita were introduced to Wright by the newspaper editor William Allen White of Emporia. The building permit for the two-story, 4,000-square-foot house in College Hill was for $22,200. At the time Wright was working on the
A Wright-designed panel of stained-glass (left) is inset above the custom dining room table (right). The house was completed in 1918.
Imperial Hotel in Japan and those influenc-
trees, the koi pond and tea house. “He punc-
es can be seen intermingled with the distinc-
tuates walls with as many windows or light
tive style of one of Wright’s last Prairie Style
screens as he can get in.”
houses. The house was finished in 1918 and has been restored to that period.
The house contains 30 pieces of fur-
glass windows inset into the ceiling. “The architectural crescendo is the living room,” Ellington said, noting its expansiveness. “It’s one of the great rooms of the
niture designed by Wright and all of the
20th century. It’s impressive without being
As with all of Wright’s houses, it was
original art glass, according to Ellington.
ostentatious.”
designed so occupants could live in harmony
Many of the house’s original furnishings,
with nature, according to Howard Ellington
manufactured by Niedecken-Walbridge Co.,
exhibit on Wright’s Usonian designs, is open
of the Frank Lloyd Wright’s Allen House
have been returned to the spaces for which
for guided tours on Tuesday and Friday at
Museum and Study Center. “He lets archi-
they were designed. Pieces include a dining
10 a.m. as well as Thursday twilight tours.
tecture frame nature,” Ellington said as he
room table which seats 12 and is on loan
Slots fill up so reservations are required.
pointed out the L-shaped house’s numerous
from Wichita State University. Stretching
They can be made by visiting flwrightwichi-
well-placed art-glass windows which frame
above the table is a is a series of stained-
ta.org or calling 316-687-1027. Cost is $12.
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The house museum, which includes an
Miro mural returns to Ulrich Museum
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fter a five-year restoration, Wichita State’s Ulrich Museum of Art this fall will re-install its iconic mural
masterpiece, “Personnages Oiseaux (Bird People)” by Spanish modern artist Joan Miró (1893-1983). Completed in 1978, the Venetian-glassand-marble mosaic spans 28 x 52 feet across the façade of the Ulrich Museum. After 30 years in Kansas weather, conservation was necessary and in 2011 the massive mural was dismantled and shipped to experts to bring the 1 million pieces back to their original condition. “Miro is the star” of WSU’s 76-piece outdoor sculpture collection, according museum director Bob Workman. Miro was first contacted by WSU’s Martin Bush in 1972 about doing a painting that could be transformed into a mosaic mural. The mural was shipped to WSU in 48 sections in early 1978. “It was the last major work Miro personally supervised and one of the largest of his career,” according to Workman. “He was touched by the fact that thousands of students passed the mural every day.” A community-wide celebration to welcome back the mural is planned for Oct. 30. For updates, visit ulrich.wichita.edu.
Detail of the Miro mural whose 1 million pieces of glass have been restored.
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Calendar highlights for Wichita and the surrounding area from July-December:
July July 1- Aug. 7 “Arthur W. Hall: Print Maker,” 50 etchings by a founding member of the Prairie Print Makers, Wichita Art Museum, wichitaartmuseum.org. July 1- Sept. 11 “Chihuly Drawings,”
exhibition of the glass artist’s drawings, Wichita Art Museum, wichitaartmuseum.org.
July 1-Sept. 5 Dinosaurs in Motion, national traveling exhibition with 14 interactive, life-size metal sculptures, Exploration Place, exploration.org. July 1-Aug. 28 do it, exhibition, Ulrich Museum of Art, WSU, ulrich.wichita.edu. July 1-26 Exhibitions by member Rosemary
Dugan, pastels, and guest artist Chad Gorges, wooden vessels; Gallery XII, 412 E. Douglas, wichitagalleryxii.com.
July 1-Dec. 31 “Flying Monsters,” Boeing
Dome Theater and Planetarium, Exploration Place, exploration.org.
July 1-Oct. 2 “Jesse Alexander: The
Golden Age of Motorsport,” famous images from classic races, Wichita Art Museum, wichitaartmuseum.org
July 1-Aug. 31 “National Parks” (dates
may be extended) and “Robots,” films, Carey Digital Dome Theater, Cosmosphere, Hutchinson, cosmo.org. July 1-Sept. 11 Rodrigo Valenzuela:
“Prole,” exhibition, Ulrich Museum of Art, WSU, ulrich.wichita.edu.
July 9-Sept. 3 “Vernon Rickman: A
Kansan’s Soulful Life in Art,” Carriage Factory Art Gallery, Newton, carriagefactory artgallery.com.
July 13-17 “Oklahoma!” Music Theatre
Wichita, Century II, MTWichita.org.
July 16 3rd annual CityArts Xtravaganza
celebrates the artists who call CityArts home, live auction, food, wine, 6 to 9 p.m., $20, 350-3245. July 16 Summer Birthday Bash, Wichita Art
Museum, 1 to 3 p.m., help WAM celebrate its 81st birthday with an old-fashioned ice cream social, free, wichitaartmuseum.org. July 23 Family ArtVenture: All Things
Wheels, explore design and construction using
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The Downing Children’s Garden at Botanica celebrates its fifth anniversary in 2016.
wheels in celebration of auto racing and the exhibition “Jesse Alexander: The Golden Age of Motorsport.” Free, Wichita Art Museum, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., wichitaartmuseum.org. July 23 Native Voices traveling exhibit opening and health fair, Mid-America AllIndian Center, free, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., theindiancenter.org. July 23 Float Fly-in features radio control planes launching on water at Harvey County East Park, Newton, ToNewton.com. July 27-31 “Jesus Christ Superstar,” Music Theatre Wichita, Century II, MTWichita.org. July 29 Final Friday at CityArts, opening
of four new gallery exhibitions: “Artless” by various artists; the ARC of Sedgwick County’s annual exhibition; “Mappings of Communication” by Envision artists; and “Small Works” by Josh Tripoli, 6 to 8 p.m., www. wichitacityarts.org. July 29 Final Friday arts crawl,
6 to 9 p.m., Reuben Saunders Gallery, reubensaundersgallery.com.
July 29-Aug. 23 Exhibitions by member
August Aug. 1-31 Cowtown at Night, the village museum will be open 6 to 9 p.m. with interpreters and volunteers depicting chores and activities from 1875, oldcowtown.org. Aug. 10-21 “Mama Mia!” Music Theatre
Wichita, Century II, MTWichita.org.
Aug. 12 Drink with the Dinos, activities with Dinosaurs in Motion national traveling exhibition, adults 21 and older, 7 to 10 p.m., exploration.org. Aug. 20 Museum Flip Flop: Stories in the
Sun, Tours in the Dark, new take on American Indian storytelling, Mid-America All-Indian Center, 1 to 3 p.m., indiancenter.org.
Aug. 21-Dec. 31 “386,552: Art for
Wichita,” named after the current population of Wichita, explores the unique artistic scene of the city, Wichita Art Museum, wichitaartmuseum.org.
Aug. 25 Art for Your Ears: Moreland &
Arbuckle, free concert, Ulrich Museum of Art, WSU, 7 p.m., ulrich.wichita.edu.
Doug Billings, paintings and prints, and guest artist Wayne Conyers, ceramics, Gallery XII; Final Friday opening reception July 29, 5:30 to 10 p.m., wichitagalleryxii.com.
Aug. 26 Final Friday arts crawl,
July 30-31 2nd Annual Wichita Mini Maker
of four new gallery exhibitions: the Wichita Sculpture Guild’s exhibition; “Woman” by Kelsy Gossett; “Waiting for the Bus: Drive By Observations” by Connie Bonfy; and “Still:
Faire, family-friendly showcase of invention, creativity, resourcefulness and a celebration of the Maker movement, exploration.org.
6 to 9 p.m., Reuben Saunders Gallery, reubensaundersgallery.com.
Aug. 26 Final Friday at CityArts, opening
In Motion” by Tim Stone, 6 to 8 p.m. wichitacityarts.org. Aug. 26-Sept. 27 Exhibitions by member Mary Ellen Williford, pastels, and guest artist Yusef Etudaiye, ceramics, Gallery XII; Final Friday opening reception, Aug. 26, 5:30 to 10 p.m., wichitagalleryxii.com. Aug. 27 The Big Splash, explore Kansas’
aquifer with water activities, Exploration Place, exploration.org.
Aug. 27-Dec. 31 New permanent exhibi-
tion, The Aquifer, at Exploration Place examines this natural water source deep below the Kansas ground, exploration.org.
Sept. 15 Art for Your Ears: Bobby Watson,
free concert, 7 p.m., Ulrich Museum of Art, WSU, ulrich.wichita.edu.
Sept. 15 Wheels Up: Night at the Museum
Trois, a special event honoring all things wheels — roller skates, bikes, autos; live music, skating demonstration by ICT Roller Girls, and special films, Wichita Art Museum, 6 to 10 p.m., wichitaartmuseum.org.
Sept. 15-18 Walnut Valley Festival, Win-
field fairgrounds, six stages of bluegrass and acoustic music plus National Flat-pick Guitar Championship, arts and crafts, food vendors, wvfest.com.
Exploration Place will exhibit “Eat Well, Play Well” Oct. 1-Jan. 2.
Sept. 24 Art Garden Anniversary and Open-
Sept. 3-5 Closing weekend and special activi-
Sept. 17 38th Annual Art in the Park
ties for Dinosaurs in Motion national traveling exhibit, Exploration Place exploration.org.
and Craft Show, Marion, 620-382-3425, marionparksandrec.com.
ing Party for “Shiny, Sticky, Smooth: Pop Art and the Senses From the Collections of Jordan D. Schnitzer and his Family Foundation,” indoor/outdoor party to mark opening and first anniversary of the Art Garden, Wichita Art Museum, 5 to 10 p.m., wichitaartmuseum.org.
Sept. 9-18 Kansas State Fair, Hutchinson,
Sept. 17 47th Annual Hillsboro Arts & Crafts
Sept. 24 Red Hot Chili Pepper 5K &
Sept. 17 Indians in Sports, exhibit opening,
Sept. 24-25 Great Plains Renaissance Festival, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sedgwick County Park, Wichita.
Sept. 17-Dec. 11 “Miró Shape and Color,” exhibition, Ulrich Museum of Art, WSU, ulrich.wichita.edu.
Sept. 24-25 McPherson Festival of Cultures features Highland games competitions, Celtic
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kansasstatefair.com.
Sept. 9 ZEN: An Al Fresco Event, evening
fund-raiser in gardens for Botanica, botanica.org.
Sept. 10- Nov. 5 Joe Loganbill and David
Long, exhibition, Carriage Factory Art Gallery, Newton, carriagefactoryartgallery.com.
Sept. 10 The Roaring 20s, gangsters, jazz,
Sept. 16-18 Autumn and Art, Bradley Fair,
autumnandart.com.
Fair, exhibitors from 16 states, German food, Hillsboro, hillsboroartsandcraftsfair.org. Mid-America All-Indian Center, 1-3 p.m., theindiancenter.org.
Harvey County Chili Cook-off, Newton, ToNewton.com.
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speakeasies and Model Ts at Cowtown, oldcowtown.org.
Sept. 10 Starliner Custom Car Show at Kansas Aviation Museum, Wichita, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., straykatkustoms.com. Sept. 12- Dec. 4 “CODED_COUTURE,” exhibition features the work of 10 international artist-designers whose approaches to personalization are sympathetic to the allure and history of haute couture, yet whose inventive designs are rooted in new technology, opening Sept. 9, 7 to 9 p.m., Ulrich Museum of Art, Wichita, ulrich.wichita.edu.
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Calendar Continued from page 5. music, ethnic foods, vendors, Lakeside Park, McPherson, macfestival.org. Sept. 24-Jan. 8 “Shiny, Sticky, Smooth: Pop Art and the Senses From the Collections of Jordan Schnitzer and his Family Foundation” exhibition examining the sensory language of pop art includes works by Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, Wayne Theibaud and James Rosenquist, Wichita Art Museum, wichitaartmuseum.org. Sept. 25 Sharing Cultures: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month explores Hispanic culture and heritage with crafts, games, food, music, Exploration Place, exploration.org. Sept. 27 Cameron Silver: “Decades: A
Century of Fashion,” 6:30 p.m., Ulrich Museum of Art, WSU, ulrich.wichita.edu.
Sept. 29 Taste of Newton street festival,
downtown Newton, 316-283-2560.
Sept. 30 Final Friday art crawl,
6 to 9 p.m., Reuben Saunders Gallery, reubensaundersgallery.com.
Sept. 30 September Final Friday at CityArts,
Oct. 1 Bethel College Fall Festival, North
Newton, and Air Capital Fly-in, Newton, ToNewton.com.
Oct. 1-Jan. 2 Eat Well, Play Well, national
traveling exhibition about food, calories and fitness, Exploration Place, Wichita, exploration.org. Oct. 1-Jan. 2 Genome: Unlocking Life’s Code, interactive exhibit with 3-D models unravels the mystery behind the complete set of instructions needed for every living thing, Exploration Place, exploration.org. Oct. 1-Jan. 2 Human Plus: Real Lives + Real Engineering exhibit reveals compelling stories of those who design and use technologies to help themselves and others achieve their goals; interactive exhibits include riding a mono-ski in a simulated ski race, Exploration Place, exploration.org.
Oct. 6 Slow Ride Bike Night, start the evening
opening of four new gallery exhibitions: “A Show of Children, an Affirmation of Childhood” by Dale Strattman; Wichita State University Ceramics Collaboration; “Root Bound” by Kevin Kelly; and “Home Movies” by Kristen Phipps, 6 to 8 p.m., wichitacityarts.org.
at Wichita Art Museum with happy hour and exhibition viewing from 5 to 7 p.m., then hit the pavement for a fun, slow ride, Wichita Art Museum, 5 to 8 p.m., wichitaartmuseum.org.
Sept. 30-Oct. 25 Exhibitions by member
musicians, and designers, Wichita Art Museum, 6 p.m., wichitaartmuseum.org.
Bob Benson, photography, and guest artist Robin Lies, glass, Gallery XII; Final Friday opening reception, Sept. 30, 5:30 to 10 p.m., wichitagalleryxii.com.
October Oct. 1 The Big Read Kick-off for the
Wichita Public Library’s Big Read, 1 to 3 p.m., bigreadwichita.com.
Oct. 1 Family Fun Day, 1 to 3 p.m., Ulrich
Museum of Art, WSU, ulrich.wichita.edu.
Oct. 7 Art Chatter, lineup of local artists,
Oct. 8 Elvis Costello Detour concert,
Orpheum Theater, 7 p.m., selectaseat.com.
Oct. 8 “CODED_COUTURE” Artist Talk: Amy Congdon, 6:30 p.m., Ulrich Museum of Art, WSU, ulrich.wichita.edu. Oct. 10-Dec. 6 “Daniel Bertalot: Humdrum in the Hodgepodge,” exhibition, Ulrich Museum of Art, WSU, ulrich.wichita.edu. Oct. 11 Miro Lecture: Marianne Russell Marti, “A Nine Year Journey: Conservation and Treatment of Joan Miró’s Personnages Oiseax,” 6:30 p.m., Ulrich Museum of Art, WSU, ulrich.wichita.edu. Oct. 12-16 14th Tallgrass Film Festival,
screenings, panel discussions, downtown Wichita, tallgrassfilmfest.com.
Oct. 14 Museum of the Undead 4: The Institute of Undead Research, 21 and older, 7 to 11 p.m., Exploration Place, exploration.org. Oct. 15-Dec. 31 “Art/Function: Modern
& Contemporary Ceramics,” Wichita Art Museum, wichitaartmuseum.org.
“Little Red Suckers” by Wayne Thiebaud is part of a pop art exhibition at the Wichita Art Museum Sept. 24-Jan. 8.
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Oct. 15 Redfern Cherokee Baskets exhibit opening, Mid-America All-Indian Center, 1 to 3 p.m., Mid-America All-Indian Center, indiancenter.org.
Oct. 15-16 Toy Train Club Displays,
Exploration Place, exploration.org.
Oct. 17 Art on a Monday, guest speaker Howard Ellington of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Allen House Museum and Study Center, Wichita Art Museum, noon luncheon; 1 p.m. program, wichitaartmuseum.org. Oct. 22-23 3rd annual
Spooky Science, Halloween costumes encouraged to partake in slimy experiments, Exploration Place, exploration.org.
Left: Lithographs by Doug Billings will be on display at Gallery XII in August.
Oct. 22 Family ArtVenture, free, Wichita Art Museum, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., wichitaartmuseum.org. Oct. 24 -Dec. 31 “Extreme Weather,” Carey Digital Dome Theater, Cosmosphere, Hutchinson, cosmo.org. Oct. 28 Final Friday art crawl,
6 to 9 p.m., Reuben Saunders Gallery, reubensaundersgallery.com.
Oct. 28 October Final Friday at CityArts,
opening of four new gallery exhibitions: the Arts Council Juried Art Show; “There is a Little Child and He Never Leaves” by Bernardo Trevino, Jr;, the 2016 Congressional Show Winner’s Exhibition by Rose Cunningham; and “Untitled” by Ian Walker Stewart, 6 to 8 p.m., wichitacityarts.org.
Oct. 28-Nov. 22 Exhibitions by Diane
Warta, pastels and oils, and guest artist Susan de Wit, fiber and ceramics, Gallery XII; Final Friday opening reception Oct. 28, 5:30 to 10 p.m., wichitagalleryxii.com.
Oct. 29 Hay, Hooves and Halloween, Cowtown, pumpkin bowling, trick or treating, Headless Horseman, zombie gunfight, 350-3317. Oct. 29 36th Annual Wichita Asian Festival,
Century II, 5:30 to 10 p.m.
Oct. 30 Miro Returns: Community Celebration, 2 to 5 p.m., ulrich.wichita.edu.
November Nov. 5 3rd annual MAAIC and Friends
Culture Dash, Mid-America All-Indian Center, 8:30 to 11 a.m., theindiancenter.org.
Nov. 11-13 Gingerbread Village presented
by the Assistance League of Wichita at Exploration Place, make-and-take ginger-
bread houses, exploration.org. Nov. 11-Dec. 31 Illuminations, see the
gardens covered in lights and other holiday festivities, Botanica, botanica.org.
Nov. 12-Jan. 7 Barbara Fast, Aneeka Her-
rold and Hanna Eastin, exhibition, Carriage Factory Art Gallery, Newton, carriagefactoryartgallery.com.
Nov. 18 Art Chatter, Wichita Art Museum, 6 p.m.,wichitaartmuseum.org. Nov. 25-26 Rock the Dome, 3 Pink Floyd Cosmic Light Shows, Exploration Place, doors open at 6:30 p.m., exploration.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. April through October. Call or visit the website for more information about volunteer opportunities, special events, weekly lunchtime lectures, educational programs and workshops, group tours, membership, and facility rentals for business meetings, events, weddings or other occasions. See ad coupon, inside back cover.
Nov. 25 -Jan. 25 Exhibition by guest
featured artist Hugh Greer, paintings, and guest artist David Long, ceramics, Gallery XII; Final Friday opening reception Nov. 25, 5:30 to 10 p.m., wichitagalleryxii.com.
Nov. 25-26 Winter Art Mania, celebrate
the magic of the holidays at the Wichita Art Museum, free films, music, artmaking activities, 1 to 3 p.m., wichitaartmuseum.org. Nov. 26 - Dec. 31 Kansas in Miniature
Holiday Show, enjoy the sights and sounds of the holiday season as this popular exhibit is decked out for a 1950s holiday, Exploration Place, exploration.org. Nov. 26 - Dec. 31 “Let It Snow!” Boeing Dome Theater and Planetarium, holiday images and music for whole family, Exploration Place, exploration.org.
December Dec. 1 Five Places of Christmas celebrates
season with free attraction admission, Newton, ToNewton.com.
Dec. 2-31 Gifts in the Gallery at CityArts, a
boutique-style art sale features handcrafted ceramics, paintings, jewelry and other media handcrafted by local and regional artists, wichitacityarts.com.
Dec. 2-3, 9-10 A Victorian Christmas, 1870s holiday activities, caroling, cocoa and Santa, Cowtown, 6 to 9 p.m., oldcowtown.org.
Botanica, The Wichita Gardens 701 Amidon | 264-0448 botanica.org This botanical paradise features the Downing Children’s Garden, celebrating its five-year anniversary in 2016 with an array of interactive areas for children to explore, as well as the recently opened Chinese Garden of Friendship. The 18 acres of gardens feature more than 4,000 species of plants both native and new to the region as well as multiple sculptures and water features in 30 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, the Butterfly House (JuneSeptember) and the fall chrysanthemum display invite return trips. Year-round hours are Monday-Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with extended hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays until 8 p.m. April through September, and Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m.
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.blackbear bosin.com. The gallery and gift shop are Continued on page 9.
Dec. 3 Christmas Open House with gingerbread house making, McPherson Museum, 1 to 4 p.m., mscphersonmuseum.com. Dec. 4 Friends of the Wichita Art Museum Holiday Open House, 2 to 4 p.m., wichitaartmuseum.org. Dec. 27-29 Winter Art Mania, free films,
live music, artmaking activities, Wichita Art Museum, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., wichitaartmuseum.org.
Dec. 30 Rock the Dome, three Pink Floyd
Cosmic Light Shows, Exploration Place, doors open at 6:30 p.m., exploration.org.
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Century II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Hot Stone Korean Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Legends at DoubleTree by Hilton Wichita Airport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
CityArts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
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Cowtown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Intrust Bank Arena . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
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Marriott . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
DeFazio’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Kansas African American Museum . . . . . . . 19
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Eggcetera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
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Exploration Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Karg Art Glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Mid-America All-Indian Center . . . . . . . . . 8
Fireside Grille . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
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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.
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Lindsborg 30 McPherson 39 38 Marion Hutchinson 41 40 Newton Wichita
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 emerging 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 KansasContinued on page 10.
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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.
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.
Exploration Place 300 N. McLean Blvd. | 660-0600
Mid-America All-Indian Center 650 N. Seneca | 350-3340
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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
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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Sedgwick County Zoo 5555 Zoo Blvd. | 660-WILD (9453)
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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 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
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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.
Tallgrass Film Association Various Locations tallgrassfilmfest.com The Tallgrass Film Association presents year-round special screenings highlighting the best independent films from around the world as well as many of Wichita’s cultural locations and organizations in addition to the Tallgrass International Film Festival, a hallmark of the city’s cultural landscape and one of MovieMaker Magazine’s Top 25 Coolest Film Festivals on the Planet 2014. An internationally recognized celebration of film, the 14th annual festival takes place Oct. 12-16 in and around downtown Wichita and screens close to 200 movies from dozens of countries around the world, including features, documentaries and shorts. The five-day festival also features four gala events, epic parties, midnight screenings, educational panels and workshops, a VIP Filmmaker Lounge and more than 30 visiting filmmakers from across North America. Visit website for screening times, venues and ticket information. See ad, page 10.
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, prominent guest speakers and compelling performances exploring modern and contemporary art. Included in the collection are works by Joan Miro, 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, one of the top 10 outdoor sculpture collections in the U.S. (2006 Public Art Review magazine), is located throughout WSU’s 330-acre campus and is always open. 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. Stop by gallery to pick up self-guided tour of the sculpture collection. See ad, inside back cover.
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 on inside back cover.
and Their Stories” and “The Art of Cecil McAlister, Designer of the Wichita Flag.” 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.
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Music Theatre Wichita Century II | 265-3107 MTWichita.org
Music Theatre Wichita celebrates its 45th season in 2016 with five Broadway favorites written by composers who changed the face of musical theater. The season starts June 15-19 with “Nice Work if You Can Get It,” a treasure trove of Gershwin songs set in 1927. Disney’s beloved “Beauty and the Beast” takes the stage from June 29-July 3. Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Oklahoma!” celebrates the American heartland July 13-17. “Jesus Christ Superstar,” by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, will be performed July 27-31. The season culminates with “Mama Mia!” which enjoyed a 14-year run on Broadway. MTW is one of the nation’s first regional theaters to perform the ABBA-inspired musical, which premieres in Wichita Aug. 10-14, 19-21. Each season features professional performers from New York and Hollywood, working hand in hand 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,
Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum 204 S. Main | 265-9314
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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 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 the “Recent Acquisitions – Artifacts
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Explore Newton! Just minutes from Wichita, Newton offers art, attractions, restaurants and exciting family events.
2016 fall event highlights
• Sept. 17: Ride with the Dogs • Sept. 24: Red Hot Chili Pepper 5K & Harvey County Chili Cook-off • Sept. 29: Taste of Newton • Oct. 1: Bethel College Fall Festival & Air Capital Fly-In • Dec. 1: Parade of Lights • Dec. 3: Five Places of Christmas Learn more about these and other events on our calendar and plan your next visit.
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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, Continued on page 12.
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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 5.
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.
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 back cover.
Reuben Saunders Gallery 3215 E. Douglas Ave. | 682-1481 ReubenSaundersGallery.com
Recently relocated to the Douglas Design District, this fine arts gallery specializes in works by artists with a Kansas connection, both past and present. Art by the Prairie Print Makers – including Birger Sandzén, C.A. Seward, Charles Capps and others – are a particular specialty, in addition to works by other acclaimed regional artists. Comple-
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menting the prints and paintings from past generations are dynamic works in a variety of media by 40 contemporary artists. The gallery offers 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 this new location. Open 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. See ad, page 3.
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. See ad, inside front cover.
The Greatroom Wichita Marriott Hotel Kellogg and Webb Road | 651-0333 The Greatroom features a comfortable setting with an approachable menu emphasizing fresh ingredients and small plates. Favorites include fresh-made pita chips with hummus, chipotle chicken skewers with cilantro dipping sauce, and soft pretzel sticks served with beer cheese and honey mustard bacon sauces. For entrees, try the fish tacos, wedge salad, ranchero burger or grilled chicken. An excellent place to gather with colleagues or friends to enjoy a signa-
ture cocktail or glass of wine. Open daily for breakfast with Sunday Brunch. Lunch and dinner served daily.
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 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 9:30 p.m. from Monday to Saturday. Closed Sunday. Visit us on Facebook.
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 its inception in 1991. Recently renovated, this 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. Monday-Saturday; 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.
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Villar’s Mexico Café 1860 S. Hillside | 264-1121 The 46-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 six days a week: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. MondayThursday and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday-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 871-8686.
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Wings & Things
2800 E. Central Ave. | 260-1926 Wingsandthings.com Only a year after opening, Wings & Things was voted favorite chicken wings by the Wichita Eagle in 2014 and 2015. The “Famous Chicken Wings” are made fresh to order and basted with a choice of
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11 flavors, including sweet & spicy, raging hot, lemon pepper and parmesan garlic. They come breaded, naked or boneless and are served with celery and ranch or bleu cheese dressing. Another favorite is the fried catfish: Can’t decide? Try the Catfish & Wing Combo. The menu also includes tenders, sandwiches, salads and burgers, including the Country Boy with two beef patties, cheese, bacon, BBQ sauce and an onion ring. Daily specials include $5 catfish basket on Sunday and 75-cent wings MondayTuesday. Open daily at 11 a.m.; closes at 9 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 p.m. Saturday, and 8 p.m. Sunday.
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. FridaySaturday. 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 13.
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2020 Woodlawn | 613-2474 Myzaytun.com Since opening six 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
Extensive breakfast and lunch menu served in an exposed-brick setting in the heart of Old Town. Breakfast menu features create-your-own omelets, quiche, sweet potato pancakes, huevos rancheros, Belgian malted waffle and various 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, chicken mole, 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 available; site available for parties, weddings, showers, birthdays, private functions. See ad, page 12.
Mexico Café Delano 555 W. Douglas | 264-1121 Starting with Mary Villar Espinoza 46 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. Wednesday-Saturday. Live music 7 to 9 p.m. Saturdays with owner William keys and serving light menu. Visit our other family-owned 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. Catering available; for frozen enchiladas by the dozen call 871-8686.
The Monarch
579 W. Douglas | 201-6626 Monarchwichita.com Located at the roundabout in the historic Delano District, The Monarch is home to the largest craft bourbon and whiskey collection in 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.
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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 showed the restaurant tied for seventh place among the top 35 non-chain
restaurants in the state. The restaurant has also been voted favorite Italian Restaurant in the Wichita Eagle Reader’s Choice contest; other awards include Best Quaint Italian eatery, Best Lasagna and Best of Wichita. Specialties include homemade lasagna, manicotti, antipasto, a variety of pasta and pizza, submarine sandwiches, calzone, steaks and seafood. The menu also features an array of appetizers, soups and homemade desserts, including cannoli. DeFazio’s grinds its own sausage, and makes the breads and sauces fresh every day. Children’s menu, Italian wines, carry-out and private party room available. Daily lunch and dinner specials. 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. See ad, page 13.
Legends at DoubleTree by Hilton Wichita Airport 2098 Airport Rd. | 945-1966 LegendsWichita.com
A long-standing local favorite, Legends Restaurant and Lounge is the ideal location for meeting up with friends or business colleagues. From the Whiskey Steak Tournedos with Dijon peppercorn demi-glace or the Porterhouse Pork Chop with apple chutney, you will discover a world of tasteful delicacies right here in west Wichita. We offer Legendary evening specials and Seafood Buffet as well as Sunday’s Champagne Brunch from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Satisfy your sweet cravings with a delectable dessert like the DoubleTree chocolate chip cookie cheesecake or chocolate soufflé. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. See ad, page 14.
Le Monde Café & Deli 602 N. West St. | 943-4347 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.
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 15.
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, inside front 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 continu-
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ous 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.
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 the 47th annual Hillsboro Arts & Crafts Fair, which attracts exhibitors from 16 states, and the 38th annual Art in the Park & Craft Show in Marion. Both arts and crafts fairs are the same Saturday, Sept. 17,
making it convenient to browse more than 350 arts and crafts booths in one county. See ad, page 16.
Visit McPherson 1111 E. Kansas, McPherson Visitmcpherson.com | 800-324-8022 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, outdoor mural collection, Turkey Creek Golf Course, McPherson Water Park and historical trolley tours. Join the festivities Sept. 24-25 to celebrate its diverse ethnic heritage at the McPherson Festival of Cultures, an event in Lakeside Park featuring Highland athletic games, Celtic music, international foods, market booths and demonstrations. 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.
Newton Newton Convention & Visitors Bureau 316-284-3642 | tonewton.com Newton is located just 30 minutes north of Wichita on I-135 and offers a variety of things to see and do. Tour the Warkentin House to glimpse life in the Victorian era. Visit the Kauffman Museum to learn more about the region’s Mennonite settlers and the Kansas Sports Museum to experience
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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 FIND US ON
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the state’s rich athletic heritage. 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 11.
Botanica . . . . . . . . . . . 4, 7, inside back cover Carriage Factory Art Gallery . . . . . . . . . . 5, 7 CityArts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Cowtown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 DeFazio’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 14 Eggcetera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 14 Exploration Place . . . . . . . 5, 10, inside back Fireside Grille . . . . . . . inside front cover, 12 Frank Lloyd Wright Allen House . . . . . . . . 2 Gallery XII . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5, 6 Greatroom, The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Hillsboro Arts & Crafts Fair . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Hot Stone Korean Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 J. Rae’s Bakery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Kansas Star Casino . . . inside front cover, 15 Karg Art Glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, back cover Keeper of the Plains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . cover, 1 Le Monde Café & Deli . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Legends at Doubletree by Hilton Wichita Airport . . . . . . . . . . 14, 15 Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9 Marion Art in the Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Marion County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 McPherson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Mexico Café Delano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Mid-America All-Indian Center . . . . . . . . 10 Miro mural . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Monarch, The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Music Theatre Wichita . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7, 11 Newton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5, 7, 11, 16 Red Robin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Reuben Saunders Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . 3, 12 Sedgwick County Zoo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 10 Sweet Basil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Tallgrass Film Festival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Town & Country . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Ulrich Museum of Art . . . . . . . . . . . . .3, 10, inside back cover Villar’s Mexico Café . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Wichita Art Museum . . . . . . . . . . 6, 11, inside back cover Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Wichita State University . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2, 3 Wings & Things . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Zaytun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 14
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