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Publisher/Editor Cynthia Mines Art Director Susan Burdick Marketing Assistant Shane Coelho Contributing Writers Amy L. Bickel & Wendy Nugent

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Museums, Attractions & Theater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Map of Wichita . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Shopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Restaurants: East, Downtown/Old Town, West . . . . . . . . . . 12 Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 In the Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 On the cover: The Keeper of the Plains Plaza with its bow-and-arrow suspended pedestrian bridge is a great place to explore in the middle of the city. A ring of fire burns nightly around the rock pedestal, weather permitting.

Cover photo by Harland Schuster

Above: The Grafly Sculpture Garden, part of Wichita State’s outdoor collection, offers a tranquil interlude near Hillside on the bustling campus. The Martin H. Bush Outdoor Sculpture Collection has been recognized as one of the ten best in the country. © 2013 Matrix Media Inc. Wichita Times is a registered trademark of Matrix Media Inc. No part of the magazine can be reproduced without the express written consent of Matrix Media Inc. Wichita Times is not affiliated with any of the companies represented in the guide and assumes no responsibility for their goods or services.

Harland Schuster

From a world-class sculpture collection to parks, trails and gardens, Wichita offers a plethora of outside spaces to explore

By Wendy Nugent

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he state’s largest city boasts a wide variety of outdoor places for residents and tourists to enjoy and explore.

Families especially are drawn to discovering the nooks and crannies of Botanica’s whimsical children’s garden, taking a train or pony ride at O.J. Watson Park or visiting wild beasts from several continents at the Sedgwick County Zoo.

Sedgwick County Zoo Visitors to the zoo, 5555 Zoo Blvd., find wildlife from a variety of countries and continents, including North America, Asia, Africa, Australia and South America. Ducks, flamingos and other waterfowl greet guests near the entrance.

Jim Oertle Heading west is the Central Plaza and Plaza Beastro, Children’s Farms area and Cessna Penguin Cove. Beyond that the amphibians and reptiles building houses exhibits with learning opportunities, such as: “Is there really much difference between your mother and a lizard?

On the inside, humans and reptiles are very much alike.”

Adults and children ponder that question under the watchful eye of a Chinese Crocodile Lizard.

Southwest of that location is the Jungle building, which

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houses a re-creation of a tropical rain forest with birds flying about freely and mist rising from a real waterfall to re-create the high humidity of the jungle. A tunnel leads visitors underwater to view large fish.

Visitors also will see gorillas, tigers, lions, buffalo, giraffes and elephants in habitat exhibits such as the Tiger Trek, Downing Gorilla Forest, Penguin Cove and Pride of the Plains. And keep an eye out for some of the zoo’s newest residents: the Asian Giant Centipede, Brazilian Salmon Pink Birdeater, Borneo Forest Scorpion, Caribbean Dusky Scorpion and Madagascar Hissing Cockroach.

The zoo is open daily, except for Sedgwick County Zoo offers glimpses of wildlife from several continents.

emerge from their chrysalides, and they also can learn the kinds of plants that attract butterflies.

Botanica, 701 Amidon St., is open daily. General admission is $7 for adults, $6 for seniors and military, $5 for youth, and free for children 2 and younger. For more information, call 316-264-0448 or visit botanica.org.

Sept. 7. General admission is $13.95 with discounts for seniors, youth and children. Call 660-WILD or visit scz.org for more information.

Exploration Place Park In addition to extensive inside exhibits and Kansas’ largest domed theater, Exploration Place, 300 N. McLean Blvd., has a variety of free outdoor spaces to explore, including playground equipment, giant sand box, rain garden, picnic tables and walking trail.

In addition, an 18-hole miniature golf course nestled along the Arkansas River challenges young and old alike. Weather permitting, mini-golf is open year-round during regular Exploration Hours. The cost is $4 for ages 65+, $5 for ages 12-64, $3 for youth 3-11 and free for children 2 and younger.

Botanica Of Botanica’s 27 gardens, the fairly new Downing Children’s Garden is among the most popular. With its tree house and wooden bridges, adults and children alike are drawn to what looks like the home of a Hobbit.

Walking through the rainbow sculpture at the entry, visitors are led down a yellow trail to the Sunflower Plaza with its hands-on water feature. A musical maze is marked with four bright red French horns atop poles, and children can be heard playing instruments there. A farm area complete with a barn, an Enchanted Glen, Granny Jean’s Tree and Treehouse and Monster Woods also invite exploring. Area artists and sculptors have added many creative touches to the colorful area.

“Their children’s garden is amazing,” Mandy Anderson of Wichita said while on a recent visit. “I just love how they offer all the hands-on for kids.”

Botanica’s other gardens include the Beverly R. Blue Teaching Garden, Butterfly Garden, Butterfly/Pansy House, Cissy Wise Wildflower Meadow, Frances Lattner Wildflower Woodland, Frank Smith Woodland Glade and Jayne Milburn Aquatic Collection.

At the Butterfly House (open June-September), native butterflies flit to and fro, landing on brightly colored nectar flowers. For 15 years the Butterfly House has been home to species such as the Zebra Longwing, Red Postman, Painted Lady, Mourning Cloak, Buckeye and Banded Orange.

Visitors can experience the lifecycle of butterflies as they

Keeper of the Plains Plaza While there’s no problem locating the prominent 44-foot tall, five-ton “Keeper of the Plains” sculpture (on cover) at the confluence of the Big and Little Arkansas rivers, families can make a game of finding the nearby troll sculpture, which is looking out from a grate under a nearby bridge.

Located southeast of the “Keeper” along the river walk path is a “Right Plant, Right Place” rain garden/storm water display. Not only does the display collect rain water, but it houses a life-size metal sculpture of a troll locked under a grate inside fence-like doors under a bridge.

Created by artist Blackbear Bosin, the “Keeper of the Plains” was erected near the Indian Center in 1974 as part of a bicentennial project. A few years ago the city renovated the sculpture and placed it atop a 30-foot high pedestal, where a ring of fire burns nightly. A suspended pedestrian bridge with a bow-and-arrow design was built to connect to the plaza, which incorporates the four traditional Native American elements of earth, air, fire and water.

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Top: Exploration Place offers a playground with dinosaur tracks and mini-golf along the Arkansas River. Above: The Butterfly House is just one of many attractions at Botanica.

Photos by Wendy Nugent.

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There is no admission to view the sculpture, which is open from 5 a.m. to midnight. The “Ring of Fire” burns for 15 minutes nightly at 9 p.m. during daylight savings time, and at 7 p.m. the rest of the year.

WSU Outdoor Sculpture Collection Named one of the top 10 campus sculpture collections in the country, Wichita State’s Martin H. Bush Outdoor Sculpture Collection features 76 works. A tranquil area to explore is the Grafly Sculpture Garden near Hillside which features several sculptures by Charles Grafly, including “Mother and Child,”

Riverside Park Flower-shaped lights and fountains invite children to run through the water in Riverside Park Central during the summer months. Inspiration for sculptor Tina Murano’s graceful sculptures came from the movement of the tallgrass prairie.

Not far away is a stone and mosaic Solar Calendar created by Steve Murillo and Terry Corbett as a tribute to various ancient cultures. The project is designed so that during the solstices and equinoxes, the sun lands directly on a colored glass ball.

Also in Riverside Park Central is a Kansas Wildlife enclosure with animals such as a turkey vulture, hawks, ornate box turtle and great horned owl. The Riverside Park system also includes playground equipment, picnic tables, tennis courts and a recently opened boat ramp to the Arkansas River.

O.J. Watson Park Located at 3022 S. McLean Blvd., this popular family destination features a 40-acre lake for pedal boats and fishing. The 119-acre park also offers pony and train rides.

The park sports five playgrounds with various surfaces, shapes and sizes. There is no admission to visit the park, but there are charges associated with rides and some activities. By reservation, visitors can take advantage of an inside shelter, campfire circle, picnic shelters and hayrack rides. The park also has an 18-hole lighted miniature golf course. Admission for the course is $2.50 per person.

The park is open daily. For more information, call 316-529-9440.

Above: A Botero sculpture is among

the highlights of Wichita State’s outdoor collection. Right: Playground ropes in Riverside Park offer plenty of climbing opportunities.

“My Mother” and “Oarsmen.” In 1971 Grafly’s daughter donated the contents of his studio to WSU, including most of the casts used for his bronze sculptures.

The sculpture collection, which is sprinkled across campus, includes the works of such well-known artists as Henry Moore, Carl Milles, Fernando Botero, Andy Goldsworthy, Louise wendy nugent Nevelson, Auguste Rodin and Tom Otterness. A massive mosaic mural by Joan Miro is currently being renovated and is not on view.

A map for a walking tour may be printed online or picked up from the Ulrich Museum of Art, which is open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and 1-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. There is no charge to tour the museum or the sculpture collection. Groups of 10 or more can schedule a free guided tour. For more information, call 316-978-3664 or visit wichital.edu/sculpture/.

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Old Cowtown Museum Not far from downtown Wichita, visitors to the living-history museum at 1865 W. Museum Blvd. can visit days gone by and see what life was like when Wichita was being settled.

Historic structures range from the rustic to the refined residences of the Victorian period, such as the 1874 Murdock House and Garden. Also on the grounds are an authentic one-room school, First Presbyterian Church, parsonage, livery, train station, newspaper office, jail, drovers camp, 1880s farm, dance hall, general store and other buildings. Children can experience a tire swing and playing with hoops.

Cowtown is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. General admission is $7.75 for adults, $6.50 for seniors, $6 for youth 12-17, $5.50 for children 4-11. There is no charge for members and children younger than 4. For more information, call 316-219-1871 or visit oldcowtown.org.

July-December Calendar Highlights July July 1- Aug. 11 “Alert Today, Alive Tomorrow: Living with the Atomic Bomb 19451865,” Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum, wichitahistory.org, 265-9314.

July 1- Sept. 2 Dinosaurs Unearthed, traveling exhibition with full-scale skeletons, Exploration Place, 660-0620.

July 1- July 21 “Memories and Stories” by Bret Boyer, Small World Gallery, Lindsborg, smallworldgallery.net, 785-227-4442.

July 2- Aug. 4 “Print and Print Makers in Wichita, 1916-1946: C.A. Seward and Friends,” Wichita Art Museum, wichitaartmuseum.org, 268-4921.

July 2- March 11 “C.A. Seward & Western Lithograph’s Art Press,” Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum, wichitahistory.org, 265-9314.

July 2- Aug. 11 WSU School of Art and Design 19th Faculty Biennial, Ulrich Museum of Art, 978-3664.

July 3 Independence Day Carillon Concert, 12 p.m., Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum, wichitahistory.org, 265-9314.

July 4 -27 “Hairspray,” Crown Uptown Theatre, crownuptown.com, 612-7696.

July 10-14 Kansas Wheat Festival, Wellington, wellingtonks.org, 620-326-7466.

July 10-14 “The King and I,” Music Theatre of Wichita, Century II, MTWichita.org, 265-3107.

July 12-13 Moons, Rings and Other Things, 9 to 11 p.m., Lake Afton Public Observatory, 978-7827.

July 13-14 3rd Annual American Indian Festival, Century II, 350-3340.

July 13 Jackson Taylor and the Sinners, 8 p.m., Cotillion, thecotillion.com, 722-4201.

July 20-21 Family Arts & Music Festival, Botanica, Wichita, 316-264-0448.

Aug. 6 Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo, 7:30 p.m., Orpheum, wichitaorpheum.com, 755-7328.

July 24-28 “Betty Blue Eyes,” Music Theatre of Wichita, Century II, MTWichita.org, 265-3253.

Aug. 6 Taylor Swift: RED Tour, 7 p.m., INTRUST Arena, Wichita, intrustbankarena.com, 316-755-7328.

July 25 - Sept. 7 “Jailhouse Rock & Roll or I Love to Sing,” Mosley Street Melodrama, mosleystreet.com, 263-0222.

July 25-28 Kustom Kemps of America (KKOA) Leadsled Spectacular Car Show, Oakdale Park, Salina, kustomkempsofamerica.com.

July 27 Craftapalooza and Fabulous Junk Market, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Century II, montagefestivals.com, 405-596-1687.

July 27-Nov. 30 Discovery Days, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Last Saturday of every month, Museum of World Treasures, worldtreasures.org, 263-1311.

July 27 Family ArtVenture: Up-Close and Personal Portraits, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wichita Art Museum, wichitaartmuseum.org, 268-4921.

July 27 Night of Treasures...Moonshine and Mayem, 7 to 11 p.m., Museum of World Treasures, worldtreasures.org, 263-1311.

July 31- Aug. 2 “Enchanted Devils and Dreamers,” Chamber Music at the Barn, Wichita, cmatb.org, 316-721-7666.

Aug. 7-11 Tri Rivers Fair & Rodeo, Bicentennial Center, Salina, tririversfair.org, 785-827-4425.

Aug. 9-18 “Mary Poppins,” Music Theatre of Wichita, Century II, MTWichita.org, 265-3523.

Aug. 9 Rascal Flatts with the Band Perry, 7:30 p.m., INTRUST Arena, Wichita, intrustbankarena.com, 316-755-7328.

Aug. 10 Junior Brown, 8 p.m., Cotillion, thecotillion.com, 722-4201.

Aug. 10 Photography Program: Milky Way, 11 p.m. Lake Afton Public Observatory, 978-7827.

Aug. 13 Perseid Meteor Shower, 12:01 to 3 a.m., Lake Afton Public Observatory, 978-7827.

Aug. 15 “Roman Holiday,” Classic Film Series, 7 p.m., Orpheum, wichitaorpheum.com, 263-0884.

Aug. 16 80’s Rock, 8 p.m., Cotillion, thecotillion.com, 722-4201.

August

Aug. 16-18 Old Settler’s Celebration, Mulvane, gosumner.com.

Aug. 1 Art For Your Ears: Mark Selby and The Sillers, 7 to 9 p.m., Ulrich Museum, Wichita State University, 978-3664.

Aug. 23 Josh Abbott Band, Doors 7 p.m., Show, 8 p.m., Cotillion, thecotillion.com, 722-4201.

Aug. 2 Donny Edwards: One Night with Elvis, 7 p.m., Orpheum, wichitaorpheum.com, 755-7328.

Aug. 23 Moreland & Arbuckle, 8 p.m., Orpheum, wichitaorpheum.com, 855-755-7328.

Aug. 2-31 “Spring Awakening,” Crown Uptown Dinner Theatre, crownuptown.com, 612-7696.

Aug. 3 Youthville’s Chalk ART Festival, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Old Town Square, youthville. org, 529-9100.

Aug. 23- Oct. 13 Wichita National All Media Craft Exhibition 2013, Wichita Center for the Arts, 634-2787.

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July 16-Sept. 1 “Americans by Choice,” Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum, wichitahistory.org, 265-9314.

July 17-20 Pretty Prairie Rodeo, nightly dance, Pretty Prairie, 800-638-2702.

July 17-19 Romantically Inclined, Chamber Music at the Barn, Wichita, cmatb.org, 721-7666.

July 18 Tickets Please: The Story of Airlines at the Wichita Air Terminal, Kansas Aviation Museum, kansasaviationmuseum.org, 683-9242.

July 19-Aug. 3 Broadway RFD presents “Guys and Dolls,” 8 p.m., Swennson Park, Lindsborg, broadwayrfd.org, 888-227-2227.

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Underground Salt Museum, Hutchinson, underkansas.org, 620-662-1425.

Aug. 30 Wichita Black Arts Festival, McAdams Park, wbafa.org, 371-5624.

September Sept. 6-15 Kansas State Fair-100th Birthday, Kansas State Fairgrounds, Hutchinson, kansasstatefair.com, 620-669-3600.

Sept. 7 Zoobilee, Sedgwick County Zoo, scz.org, 660-9453.

Sept. 8 Johnny Mathis, 7 p.m., Orpheum, wichitaorpheum.com, 855-755-SEAT. Sept. 12-Nov. 2 Admiral Windwagon, Vampire Hunter, Mosley Street Melodrama, mosleystreet.com, 263-0222.

Sept. 12 Luke Bryan, INTRUST Arena, Wichita, intrustbankarena.com, 755-SEAT. Sept. 13- Oct. 19 “Cats,” Crown Uptown Dinner Theatre, crownuptown.com, 612-7696.

Sept. 18-22 “Arcadia” by Tom Stoppard, theater performance, Wichita Center for the Arts, 634-2787.

Sept. 21 33rd Annual Art in the Park and Craft Show, Marion, marionks.com, 620-382-3425.

Sept. 21 Hillsboro Arts & Crafts Fair, hillsboroartsandcraftsfair.com, 620-947-3506.

Mindbender Mansion, an exhibition developed by the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, will be at Exploration Place Sept. 28-Jan. 5. Adults and children will encounter a world full of puzzles, brainteasers and hands-on challenges to test their problem-solving skills.

Sept. 28-Jan. 5 Mindbender Mansion traveling exhibition; explore a world of puzzles, brainteasers, and hands-on challenges to test your brain power and problem solving skills, Exploration Place, 660-0620.

Sept. 28-29 Scottish Festival, Highland dance, athletics, dance and bagpipe competition, Celtic music, McPherson Lakeside Park, macfestival.org, 800-324-8022.

October Oct. 3 Aaron Neville, 7:30 p.m., Orpheum, wichitaorpheum.com, 755-7328.

Oct. 4-5 Svensk Hyllningsfest, Lindsborg, visitlindsborg.com, 888-227-2227.

Oct. 5 Blake Shelton, INTRUST Arena, Wichita, intrustbankarena.com, 755-SEAT. Oct. 10-13 10th Annual Holiday Galleria, Century II, holidaygalleria.org, 682-7473.

Nov. 8 Rhonda Vincent & The Rage, 8 p.m., Orpheum, wichitaorpheum.com, 855-755-SEAT. Nov. 10 Brian Regan, 7 p.m., Cotillion, thecotillion.com, 722-4201.

Nov. 13-17 1960s musical adaptation of “Two Gentlemen of Verona,” Wichita Center for the Arts, 634-2787.

Nov. 14 -Dec. 28 “Derbysville: The Town of Misfit Toys,”Mosley Street Melodrama, mosleystreet.com, 263-0222.

Nov. 22-Jan. 5 Kansas Watercolor Society National Exhibition 2013, Wichita Center for the Arts, 634-2787.

Oct. 11 Clint Black, 8 p.m., Orpheum, wichitaorpheum.com, 855-755-SEAT. Oct. 12 BOOtanica, Botanica, Wichita, botanica.org, 264-0448.

December

Oct. 16-20 11th Tallgrass Film Festival, Wichita, tallgrassfilmfest.com.

Dec. 1 Moscow Ballet’s “Great Russian Nutcracker,” Orpheum, wichitaorpheum.com, 755-SEAT.

Oct. 25-27 Night of the Living Zoo, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Sedgwick County Zoo, scz.org, 660-9453.

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Nov. 7-Dec. 22 “White Christmas,” Crown Uptown Dinner Theatre, crownuptowndinnertheatre.com, 612-7696.

Nov. 29-Dec. 31 Illuminations, see the gardens decked out in lights, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., Botanica, Wichita, 264-0448.

Oct. 19 Monkey Butt Poker Run, Sedgwick County Zoo, scz.org, 660-9453.

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Nov. 6-9 Holiday Tables Bake Sale and Boutique, Wichita Center for the Arts, 634-2787.

Dec. 6-7, 13-14 A Victorian Christmas Celebration, Old Cowtown Museum, oldcowtown.org.

Oct. 26 Taj Mahal: World Blues Tour, 8 p.m., Orpheum, wichitaorpheum.com, 755-SEAT.

Dec. 7 Night of Christmas Magic, horsedrawn trolley rides, Candy Cane Lane, lighted parade, Santa and Mayor’s Tree Lighting, 2 to 8 p.m., downtown.

November

Dec. 9-10 Spaghetti with Santa, 5:30 p.m., Botanica, 264-0448.

Nov. 1 Aaron Carter, Cotillion, thecotillion.com, 722-4201.

Dec. 14 Lucia Festival, Lindsborg, visitlindsborg.com, 888-227-2227.

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 MidContinent Airport, the Wichita Convention & Visitors Bureau and other tourist information centers. The listings are also online at wichitatimesonline.com.

Botanica, The Wichita Gardens 701 Amidon | 264-0448 botanica.org Located at Murdock and Amidon, this botanical paradise features the new Downing Children’s Garden with an array of interactive areas for children to explore. The 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 26 themed display gardens, including the Butterfly Garden, Woodland Bird Garden, Shakespearean Garden, Sensory Garden and Wildflower Meadow. Seasonal exhibits such as the spring tulip display, the Butterfly House (June-September) and the fall chrysanthemum display invite return trips through the seasons.

Year-round hours are Monday-Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with seasonal extended hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays until 8 p.m. April through September, and Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m. April through October. Call or visit the website for more information about special events, weekly lunchtime lectures, educational programs and workshops, group tours, membership, facility rentals and volunteer opportunities.

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 twostory carriage factory founded in Newton in 1883.You’ll find landscapes, contemporary and impressionist art, plus photography, ceramics, and sculptures for sale by Kansas and regional artists. Special art displays and music are featured the Third Thursday of each month from 6 to 8 p.m. The Carriage Factory Art Gallery is publisher of “Blackbear Bosin: Keeper of the Indian Spirit” about the prominent Native-American Kansas artist. Copies may

be purchased at the gallery or online at www. blackbearbosin.com. The gallery and gift shop are open noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday. Guided tours and facility rental available. See website for more information. Gallery and adjacent park are a half block from downtown Newton, a friendly town just 30 miles north of Wichita on I-135.

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appreciation. Local and regional art is on display in five exhibition galleries that 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 gift shop full of handcrafted and decorative pieces of art.

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. CityArts is part of the Final Friday Gallery Crawl. Hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.

Exploration Place 300 N. McLean Blvd. | 660-0600 exploration.org

CityArts 334 N. Mead | 350-3245 Wichitaarts.com Located in the historic Old Town district, CityArts is a center for artistic creation and

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Lake Afton Public Observatory . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

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Century II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Hot Stone Korean Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

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

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

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The Indian Center is the only facility in Kansas that is solely dedicated to preserving and promoting the rich cultural history and heritage of American Indians in North America. Adults and children are immediately immersed in the American Indian history and culture from the moment they walk through the doors. Exhibits of traditional and contemporary art depict the American Indian cultures of the past and present. On the path to visit the 44-foot tall “Keeper of the Plains” sculpture are two memorial gardens dedicated to renowned American Indian artists Woody Crumbo and Blackbear Bosin. The gift shop offers handcrafted jewelry, baskets, pottery, books, music and botanicals. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Old Cowtown Museum 1865 W. Museum Blvd. | 350-3323

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hands-on exhibit areas focus on flight, Kansas, medieval life in a three-story castle, imaginative spaces for toddlers, 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 stateof-the-art, digitally-produced films. Other EP 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 and Twitter. See ad on inside front cover.

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Old Cowtown Museum is one of the oldest living-history museums in the Midwest. Its unique programming chronicles Wichita’s transformation from a frontier settlement to a cattle town to a burgeoning agricultural and manufacturing area. The 23-acre site is home to 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. Visit the gift shop and browse for unique Kansas-made items and Old West souvenirs.

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able by a museum. Accreditation recognizes high standards in individual museums and ensures they continue to uphold public trust.

Only 4 percent of the nation’s estimated 17,500 museums are accredited. Historic Wichita Cowtown Inc. works in partnership with the City of Wichita to enhance and further the Museum and its mission. Closed Monday in summer and Sunday-Monday in winter. Group rates and tours available.

Sedgwick County Zoo 5555 Zoo Blvd. | 316-660-WILD (9453) www.scz.org Kansas’ No. 1 outdoor family attraction includes the 50,000-square-foot Slawson Family Tiger Trek. The Asian-themed area encompasses two tiger yards, glass viewing ports, a stream and pools plus homes for the endangered red panda and Burmese brow-antlered deer. After exploring Asia navigate along a twisting path to the Cessna Penguin Cove. Relax and watch the penguins as they 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.

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The zoo is open 364 days a year, closing only the day of Zoobilee. Visit website when planning your visit for more information.

The 11th annual Tallgrass Film Festival, a five-day celebration of the best independent films from around the globe, takes place at venues around downtown Wichita Oct. 16-20. The theme for this year’s festival is “flight,” paying homage to the city’s long history with the aviation industry as well as the incredible journeys that movies take us on. Tallgrass Film Festival will screen more than 100 films, including features, shorts, documentaries, a Spotlight on Women Filmmakers, a Spotlight on Scandinavian Cinema and Smallgrass: a children’s film program at Exploration Place, in addition to parties, panels, educational workshops, special guests and visiting filmmakers from around the world. For screening times, venues and tickets, and special screening information visit the tallgrassfilmfest.com. See ad, page 6.

Ulrich Museum of Art at Wichita State University 1845 Fairmount St. | 978-3664 ulrich.wichita.edu The Ulrich Museum of Art develops and presents an endless stream of groundbreaking exhibitions, prominent guest speakers and compelling performances that explore the art of our time. 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 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 1-5 p.m. Saturday

and Sunday; closed Mondays and major/university holidays. Free admission, parking and guided group tours.

Wichita Art Museum 1400 W. Museum Blvd. | 268-4921 wichitaartmuseum.org Discover a nationally renowned collection of American art including masterpieces by Mary Cassatt and Edward Hopper at the largest art museum in Kansas. Peruse our galleries before experiencing fine food overlooking the beautiful scenery of the Arkansas River at the Muse Cafe. Shop in the unique Museum Store featuring hand-crafted goods by local artisans.

Take a moment and gaze at Chihuly’s Confetti Chandelier and walk on art – the Persian Seaform Ceiling can be viewed from below and above. Complete your experience at the Wichita Art Museum in the Living Room, our interactive family friendly exhibition. Museum hours are 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 on inside front cover.

Wichita Center for the Arts 9112 E. Central | 634-2787 wcfta.com At 93-years-old, the area’s oldest and most comprehensive visual and performing arts organization produces ten exhibitions per year in addition to three national juried shows. The exhibitions focus on regional and national artists and feature the varied disciplines taught at the Mary R. Koch School of Visual Arts.

Upcoming exhibitions include: National AllMedia Craft Exhibition Aug. 23-Oct.13, and Kansas Watercolor Society National Exhibition Nov. 22- Jan. 5. Gallery hours are 1 to 5 p.m.

Tuesday-Sunday; admission is free. The Mary R. Koch School of Visual Arts comprises a 9,500-square-foot continuing education facility dedicated to art instruction for adults, teens and children. The center is also home to the

2 GALLERIES IN 1 LOCATION 412 E. Douglas Authentic MexicanRestaurant in Wichita’s Old Town

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Creative Child Center Preschool, one of the few arts-based preschools in the state. The 484-seat Irene Vickers Baker Theater produces four theater productions each year. Fall performances are Tom Stoppard’s “Arcadia” Sept. 18-22, and a 1960s style musical adaptation of “Two Gentlemen of Verona” Nov. 13-17. For tickets, call 315-0151. Check website for information about membership, educational programs/ classes, group tours, facility rentals and volunteer opportunities.

Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum 204 S. Main | 265-9314 wichitahistory.org Located in the heart of downtown Wichita in the original City Hall topped with its 170-foot tall clock tower, this exceptional AAM-accredited museum features four floors of special and longterm exhibits examining Wichita and Sedgwick County’s rich history and cultural heritage. The museum’s collection of 70,000 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. Enjoy these special exhibits: “C.A. Seward and the Western Lithograph Fine Arts Press,” “Alert Today – Alive Tomorrow,” (until Aug. 11) and “Americans by Choice” July 15-Sept. 1. 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).

Thursday-Saturday evenings, Sunday afternoons and occasional Thursday matinees. Showing until July 27 is “Hairspray,” set in 1960s Baltimore and winner of the 2003 Tony Award for best musical. “Spring Awakening,” a rock musical adaptation of a play set in 19th-century Germany which won eight Tonys in 2007, will be staged Aug. 2-31. Broadway’s second longestrunning show, “Cats,” is set for Sept. 13-Oct. 19, and “White Christmas” will set the stage for the holidays with performances Nov. 7-Dec. 22.

Full bar available. The Crown Uptown is also available for rental for private functions.

Music Theatre of Wichita Century II | 265-3107 MTWichita.org Each show includes performers from New York and Hollywood, working hand in hand with gifted Midwestern artists to create fully orchestrated musical productions. The 42nd season features musicals with a British influence, beginning June 12-16 with “Monty Python’s Spamalot,” which won the Tony for best musical. “Les Miserables,” which debuted in London, hits the Wichita stage June 26-30.

“The King and I,” the story of an English school teacher and a Siamese monarch, will be per-

formed July 10-14. The U.S. premiere of “Betty Blue Eyes,” based on the droll British film “A Private Function,” is scheduled for July 24-28.

The season will conclude with “Mary Poppins” Aug. 9-11 and 14-18. Season tickets available.

Performances are Wednesday-Sunday evenings with weekend matinees at Century II Concert Hall. See ad on page 5.

412 Art Center 2 Galleries in 1 Location 412 E. Douglas Gallery XII | 267-5915 WichitaGalleryXII.com Tessera Fine Art Gallery | 262-2435 Tessera-Gallery.com Two unique galleries featuring original works by leading Kansas artists in a variety of media are housed in a Wichita downtown historic building. In addition to regular hours, (10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Saturday), the galleries are open the last Friday of each month, from 5:30 to 10 p.m. Works for sale range from traditional to abstract, and include watercolor, Continued on page 12.

Crown Uptown Dinner Theatre 3207 E Douglas Ave. | 612-7696 crownuptown.com Enjoy a three-course meal and professionally performed musical in Wichita’s elegantly restored historic theater. Performances are

CARRIAGE FACTORY ART GALLERY Flint Hills landscapes, contemporary art, photography, ceramics, sculptures, and other art for sale by Kansas artists.

12-5 T-F | 10-5 Sat. 128 E. 6th St., Newton | 316-284-2749 30 miles north of Wichita

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oil, acrylic, pastel, printmaking, photography, pottery, sculpture and hand-blown glass.

Founded 35 years ago, Gallery XII is Wichita’s oldest artists’ cooperative. The sales gallery features rotating exhibits of original works by the member artists. Tessera Fine Art Gallery is a privately owned gallery featuring working artists’ studios, classroom, and gallery space.

Monthly exhibitions feature invited guest artists. See ad page 1o.

Cero’s Candies 3429 E. Douglas | 264-5002 ceroscandy.com Cero’s has been making and selling candy and other tasty treats in Wichita for over 125 years. The wonderful aroma of chocolate comes to you as soon as you step in the door. You can watch our confectioners make candy the old-fashioned way and then treat yourself to some of the best sweet treats. We have a wide selection to choose from including Chocolate Turtles, Caramels, Truffles, Creams, Toffee, Peanut Brittle, Nut Clusters, Artisan Marshmallows and many more. You can buy by the pound

here are many ways to use the restaurant portion of this guide to Wichita: You can browse through the ads and listings until something strikes your fancy. Or, if you want a restaurant in a particular part of the city, you can check the directory listings (which are grouped by geographic location) or the map on pages 8-9. If you know the name of the restaurant and want more information, refer to the index on page 16.

We’ve tried to include as much pertinent information as possible about hours and price range. The following guidelines were used in assigning price range for a total check for one person:

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Karg Art Glass 111 N. Oliver, Kechi | 744-2442 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 (and occasionally in the afternoons) on 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. Pieces also are for sale at the Wichita Art Museum store. The studio and gallery are located in Kechi, just north of Wichita off I-135 (turn east at 61st Street exit) at the intersection of North Oliver and 61st Street. See ad on inside back cover.

Black Angus Grille Wichita Marriott Hotel Kellogg and Webb Road | 651-0333 Specializing in the beef that Kansas is famous for, dinner at the Black Angus Grille promises to be a distinctive experience. This elegant restaurant combines a relaxed atmosphere with exquisite cuisine. Join us for expertly grilled steaks or enjoy succulent seafood.

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or just one sumptuous morsel. From Memorial Day to Labor Day, we also make ice cream, sorbet, frozen bananas and other cool concoctions. Conveniently located on the east edge of Old Town. Summer hours 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Wednesday-Saturday; fall-winter hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Saturday. You can also shop online. We ship. Come see us today.

The casual surrounding and friendly service of Cinnabar Cafe are hallmarks of Kansas hospitality. Enjoy delicious buffets and a la carte menu selections that capture the spirit of the region and offer a true taste of Wichita. Make Cinnabar part of your Sunday tradition and

join us for our bountiful Champagne Brunch.

Open for breakfast and lunch Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.; and Saturday and Sunday from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday Brunch is served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. $$

The Good Egg in Bradley Fair 2141 N. Bradley Fair Pkwy. | 315-0110 goodeggrestaurants.com Recently voted the best breakfast in Wichita, the Good Egg offers an amazing array of made-to-order breakfast options, ranging from traditional items to crepes, frittatas, fanciful omelets and 15 kinds of pancakes, including chocolate chip, cashew and coconut.

The breakfast menu (served until 2:30 p.m.) also includes Healthy-Light options. For those who want lunch, there’s Southwestern entrees, grilled sandwiches and several kinds of salads.

The espresso bar offers cappuccino, flavored lattes, smoothies and other drinks. Open for breakfast and lunch 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. daily in Bradley Fair at 21st and Rock Road.

Zagat restaurant guide calls The Good Egg “one of America’s best meal deals.” $$

Hog Wild Pit Bar-B-Q 1200 S. Rock Rd. | 618-7227 662 E. 47th St. South | 522-7636 3550 N. Woodlawn | 684-1945 www.gohogwild.com Voted Readers Choice best bar-b-q by the Wichita and Hutchinson newspapers in 2012 for the third straight year, this popular restaurant now has five locations in Wichita (see West listings for additional addresses) in addition to restaurants in Hutchinson and Salina. Hog Wild’s delicious mouth-watering slow smoked pit bar-b-q menu features ribs, beef brisket, pulled pork, hot links, turkey breast, pulled chicken and ham. The menu also includes a Carolina pulled pork sandwich, giant stuffed baked potatoes (meat optional), curly fries, Ranch House Salad (meat optional), assorted sides, kids’ menu and fresh-baked cobbler. One, two and three meat dinners available. Smoked meats also sold by the pound. Family packs feed from 4 to 16 people; catering available for 25 to 200+, perfect for office meetings, wedding receptions, reunions, tailgate parties, customer appreciation events, any occasion. See ad, page 11. $$

Hot Stone Korean Grill 3743 N. Rock Rd. | 425-7082 For six years we have served traditional Korean food that is not only delicious but healthy. Dine-in entrees are served with rice, miso soup, bean sprouts and Kimchi or green salad. The menu includes appetizers like crispy

dumpling and tempura and entrees such as Beef Bulgogi, Korean BBQ, Bibimbap and spicy tofu stew served in a stone bowl. Or try a Hot Stone special: Japchae (sweet potato noodle) and Korean roll. A variety of vegetarian, spicy, teriyaki dishes with salmon, shrimp, squid, and pork are also available. Bento lunch box specials served Monday-Saturday. Enjoy strawberry, mango or green tea Mochi ice cream for dessert. Domestic and import beers. Hours: 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday (lunch served until 3:30 p.m.) $$

Old Chicago 7626 E. Kellogg | 685-3111 oldchicago.com Located near Towne East Square just west of the corner of Rock Road and Kellogg, Old Chicago specializes in made-from-scratch pizzas, pasta, calzones, burgers and more! Featuring over 110 beers from around the world as well as a full bar. A favorite for sports fans with HDTV plasma screen TVs and sports packages.

Relax on the large patio with a cold one. Enjoy lunch, dinner or late night daily from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Kid friendly. Ask about daily specials and featured beers. To-Go available. Visit www.oldchicago.com. See ad, page 7, for other Wichita locations. $$

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specials. A soothing ambiance, reasonable prices and pleasant, attentive service by experienced staff complete the dining experience.

Daily lunch buffet 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. MondaySaturday; Sunday brunch buffet 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Dinner is served 4:30 to 9 p.m. SundayThursday and 4:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Reservations recommended for dinner.

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Villar’s Mexico Café 1860 S. Hillside | 264-1121 The 43-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 43-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 9 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Visit the other familyowned location, Mexico Café Delano, at 555 W. Douglas, now with William Villar on keyboards Saturday nights. Both locations serve original Villar family recipes, a taste Wichitans have enjoyed for four decades. $/$$

2424 N. Woodlawn | 651-0123 sweetbasilwichita.com When this quaint Italian eatery tucked away in northeast Wichita opened in 1991, its authentic Italian cuisine quickly became so popular with locals that it was voted “Wichita’s Most Romantic Restaurant.” Italian, European and Pacific Rim specialties are enhanced by great Midwestern beef. The ever-changing wine list (over 33 offered by the glass) has something for everyone, whether novice or experienced wine sampler. Lunch buffet Monday-Saturday and a Sunday brunch buffet. The dinner menu is complemented by the owner-chef’s nightly

Mexico Café Delano 555 W. Douglas | 264-1121 Starting with Mary Villar Espinoza 43 years ago, this family continues the tradition of serving authentic Mexican food in Wichita.

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Voted “most romantic restaurant” • Extensive wine collection Lunch buffet and dinner specialties available Monday-Saturday lunch 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Sunday brunch 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

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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 daily for lunch; dinner served Tuesday-Saturday. Live music on Saturday evenings with owner William Villar on keyboard, starting at 7 p.m. (light menu, beer and beverages served). Visit our other family-owned restaurant, now reopened at its original location from the 1970s at 1860 S. Hillside. $/$$

Old Chicago 300 N. Mead St. | 264-2057 oldchicago.com Located in the heart of Old Town, Old Chicago is famous for its friendly service, made-from-scratch pizzas, pasta, calzones, burgers and more. Featuring the World Beer Tour club, over 110 beers from around the world including regional and local microbrews, and a full bar. A favorite for sports fans with plenty of TVs and sports packages. Kid friendly. Relax and people-watch on the patio facing the square. Enjoy lunch, dinner or late night daily from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Ask about daily specials and featured beers. To-Go avail-

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able. See ad on page 7 or visit oldchicago.com for other Wichita locations. $$

Playa Azul Mexican Restaurant 111 N. Washington St. | 267-2284 Decorated in bright cantina colors, this popular Old Town eatery features authentic Mexican food as well as atmosphere for a truly south of the border experience. The extensive menu includes several choices of fajitas, quesadillas, nachos, tacos, burritos and enchiladas. Specialties include chimichangas, seafood, chicken, steak, tamales, carnitas and chile rellenos. Can’t decide? Try a combination dinner (vegetarian options available). Several express lunch specials are served daily until 3 p.m. Desserts include sopapillas and flan. Children’s menu. Wine, sangria, beer, daiquiris, cocktails served. Margaritas for $1.99 Monday-Thursday. Complimentary chips. Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday-Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday. See ad, page 10. $/$$

Public at the Brickyard 129 N. Rock Island | 263-4044 publicoldtown.com Tucked away in a turn-of-the-century warehouse in Old Town, Public offers a unique dining experience, signature cocktails, locally grown ingredients and popular appetizers like the house-made pickles. Open for lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch, the restaurant’s menu features hearty dishes like brisket tacos and prairie sliders as well as salads, pizzas, and vegetarian dishes. Nightly specials include steak, ribs, and fried chicken. Happy Hour 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday-Friday offers drink specials as well as $1.50 tacos on Tuesdays, wine specials on Wednesdays and $5 gourmet burgers on Thursdays. For Sunday brunch, try the Brioche French Toast, multigrain pancakes or breakfast burrito. Kitchen hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday (bar until 2 a.m. on weekends) and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday.

Live music Wednesday-Saturday. $$

DeFazio’s 2706 Amidon | 838-0709 For 30 years, chef-owner Pietro DeFazio’s extensive and authentic menu has made this family-owned and operated Italian restaurant a local favorite. It was recently voted Favorite Italian Restaurant in the Wichita Eagle Reader’s Choice contest; other awards include the 2004 Best Quaint Italian eatery, 2005 Best Lasagna and 2008 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 for special occasions. Daily lunch and dinner specials. Open WednesdaySaturday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday. Closed Monday and Tuesday.

Reservations accepted for parties of eight or more. See ad, page 14. $$

Hog Wild Pit Bar-B-Q 8821 W. 21st Street N. | 721-7775 233 S. West St. | 945-9550 www.gohogwild.com Voted Readers Choice best bar-b-q by the Wichita and Hutchinson newspapers in 2012 for the third straight year, this popular restaurant now has five locations in Wichita (see West listings for additional addresses) in addition to restaurants in Hutchinson and Salina. Hog Wild’s delicious mouth-watering slow smoked pit bar-b-q menu features ribs, beef brisket, pulled pork, hot links, turkey breast, pulled chicken and ham. The menu also includes a Carolina pulled pork sandwich,

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giant stuffed baked potatoes (meat optional), curly fries, Ranch House Salad (meat optional), assorted sides, kids’ menu and fresh-baked cobbler. One, two and three meat dinners available. Smoked meats also sold by the pound. Family packs feed from 4 to 16 people; catering available for 25 to 200+, perfect for office meetings, wedding receptions, reunions, tailgate parties, customer appreciation events, any occasion. See ad, page 11. $$

Legends DoubleTree by Hilton Wichita Airport 2098 Airport Rd. | 945-1966 LegendsWichita.com A local favorite for over 20 years, Legends Restaurant and Lounge is the ideal location for meeting up with friends or business colleagues.

From Key West shrimp with crabmeat stuffing and black bean mango relish to grilled New Zealand rack of lamb with sweet blackberry demi glaze or Thai coconut chicken penne pasta tossed with fresh basil, you will discover a world of tasteful delicacies right here in west Wichita. Legendary specials: T-Bone Tuesdays, Big Rib Eye Wednesdays, Friday’s Prime Rib Buffet, Saturday’s Seafood Buffet and Sunday’s Champagne Brunch. Don’t forget half-price bottles of wine every Monday and Friday. In a time crunch for lunch? Try our weekday value hot lunch buffet for $8.95. 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 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. FridaySaturday. Closes at 3 p.m. on Sunday. $$

world including regional and local microbrews and a full bar. A favorite for sports fans with plenty of TVs and all the major sports packages. The whole family will love Old Chicago.

Patio seating available. Enjoy lunch, dinner or late night daily from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Ask about daily specials and featured beers. To-Go available. See ad on page 7 or visit oldchicago. com for other Wichita locations. $$

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. Children and senior citizen prices. Full bar service starts at 5 p.m. daily. See ad, page 12. $$

Located on the west side of Wichita just north of 21st on Tyler Road, Old Chicago features made-from-scratch pizzas, pasta, calzones, burgers, and more. Featuring the World Beer Tour club, over 110 beers from around the

Wichita Times 111 N. Mosley Ste. 201 | 264-5850 wichitatimesonline.com This locally owned company publishes the semi-annual Wichita Times Dining&More and annual TravelKansas magazines. Up-todate information about events can be found at wichitatimesonline.com. Listings from this magazine are found there as well as wichitadiningandmore.com.

Yoga with Dana Riffel 1629 Harlan | 945-8188 Via Christi Clinic 20 locations, plus Immediate Care Services viachristiclinic.com With more than 200 doctors, Via Christi Clinic is one of the state’s largest outpatient multispecialty group practices and is accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambula-

Whether you’re a local resident or Wichita visitor, soothing and energizing yoga classes are available on a drop-in basis at the studio of Dana Riffel. Regular classes for all levels are Mondays at 10:30 a.m., Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. and Saturdays at 10 a.m. She also can schedule private sessions or create custom programs for groups or businesses. Call for directions.

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Old Chicago 2240 N. Tyler Rd. | 729-0002 oldchicago.com

tory Health Care. More than three-quarters of a million patient visits were made to Via Christi Clinic in 2012. Immediate Care services for minor emergencies and common illnesses are available without an appointment at three locations: 3311 E. Murdock (East), 316-689-9107; 13213 W. 21st St. North (West), 316-946-1789; and 700 Medical Center Drive in Newton, 316-284-5011. Call for Immediate Care hours or visit viachristiclinic.com. For help in choosing a doctor, call 316-689-9708.

Via Christi Clinic is owned and operated by Via Christi Health. See ad inside front cover.

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museums as well as the longest continuous performance of Handel’s “Messiah” in North America; Broadway RFD, the longest running outdoor theatre in Kansas; Swedish Dancers and two performing brass bands. Anatoly Karpov, Russian chess grandmaster/former World Champion, opened his only U.S. Chess School here. World-renowned 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.

Lindsborg hosts many festivals and events: Highlights include Svensk Hyllningsfest Oct. 4-5, the biennial celebration of Scandinavian heritage, and a month full of Christmas festivities revolving around St. Lucia and other American and Scandinavian traditions.

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412 Art Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 11

Mexico Café Delano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

An easy drive north of Wichita on I-135, Lindsborg is home to many contemporary and Scandinavian boutiques, art galleries and

Black Angus Grille . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Mid-America All-Indian Center . . . . . . . . . . 9

Botanica . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3, 7

Music Theatre of Wichita . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5, 11

Carriage Factory Art Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . 7, 11

Old Chicago . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7, 13, 14, 15

Cero’s Candies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Old Cowtown Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4, 9

Cinnabar Café . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Playa Azul . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 14

CityArts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Public at the Brickyard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Crown Uptown Dinner Theatre . . . . . . . . . . 11

Riverside Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

DeFazio’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Sedgwick County Zoo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2, 10

Exploration Place . . . . . . . . inside front cover 2, 3, 6, 7

Sweet Basil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 opened its new permanent gaming floor and restaurants at the end of 2012. The new facility offers 1,829 slot machines, 400 more than the temporary casino housed. The new casino also has 10 additional game table games, double the number of poker tables, a gift shop and five restaurants. Dining and drinking options include Woodfire Grille, an upscale steak house (reservations recommended), as well as Kitchen Buffet; An Pho, an Asian noodle bar; Panini Jo’s; Shark Bar and Cottonwood Bar. A Hampton Inn and Suites opened at the casino in October. Check kansasstararena.com for live entertainment schedule. Free car parking. See ad on back cover.

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). Other 2013 events include the county fair in July, Goessel Threshing Days in August, the Labor Day Parade & Festival in Florence, and the Hillsboro Arts & Crafts Fair and Marion Art in the Park and Craft Show on Sept. 21 (see ad page 15).

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Hillsboro Arts & Crafts Fair . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Hog Wild Pit Bar-B-Q . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 13, 14

Tallgrass Film Festival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 10 Tessera Fine Arts Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 11 Town & Country . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 15 Ulrich Museum of Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 4, 10

Hot Stone Korean Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Via Christi Immediate Care . . . . . . inside front cover, 15

Kansas Star Casino . . . . . . . . . . 16, back cover

Villar’s Mexico Café . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Karg Art Glass . . . . . . . . . 12, inside back cover

Watson Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Keeper of the Plains Plaza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Wichita Art Museum . . inside front cover, 10

Le Monde Café & Deli . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Wichita Center for the Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

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Wichita Marriott . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

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Lindsborg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9

Wichita State University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 4

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Marion Art in the Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Wichita Times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 15

Marion County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 16

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Gallery Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday – Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.

Watch the artisans at work Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturday 8:30 a.m. to noon.

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