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What’s Up, Wichita? Exploration Place launches new aviation exhibition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Publisher/Editor Cynthia Mines
Gallery XII celebrates 40th year as city’s oldest art coop . . . . . . . . . . 3
Art Director Susan Burdick
Mark Arts moves into modern new gallery, education facility . . . . . . 4
Marketing Assistant Shane Coelho
Area event highlights for January-June . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
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Above: Claude Monet’s “Rising Tide at Pourville” (detail shown) painted in 1882 will be part of the Wichita Art Museum’s exhibition “Monet to Matisse: French Moderns from the Brooklyn Museum, 1850-1950,” which will be on display from Feb. 24 until May 20, 2018.
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On the cover: Mickey Shannon’s photograph “Behind the Icon” gives a unique view of Exploration Place and the downtown skyline. To see more of his work or order prints, visit mickeyshannon.com.
Exploration Place launches aviation exhibit
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he Air Capital now has an extensive interactive space dedicated to the processes that put Wichita on the aviation map. After five years of planning, the new permanent exhibit Design Build Fly opened at Exploration Place in early December. “It’s one of a kind, literally,” said Christina Bluml, director of marketing for Exploration Place. “There is nowhere else that does what we do here in Wichita. It’s a point of pride for our community and we wanted to share that.” The 50 activities in the 5,100-squarefoot space include piloting an unmanned aerial vehicle, testing landing gear, repairing a wing, designing a plane exterior and airplane seat, creating and flying paper airplanes, and watching air patterns on a wind wall (pictured to the right). Visitors can also sit in the cockpit of a jet and see what it feels like to fly around the country or lounge in a private jet. Six films featuring local aviation companies are shown in the Fuselage Theater. Exhibits also answer such questions as why you can’t use a cell phone during takeoff and what happens when you flush a toilet 25,000 feet in the air. Planning began in 2012 with workshops involving representatives from local aircraft companies and then an exhibit advisory committee was established, according to Jan Luth, president. “We worked with a host of people from local companies, NIAR (National Institute for Aviation Research), even test pilots,” Luth said. “We made it as real and true as possible.” Financial support for the exhibition was provided by NASA, Spirit AeroSystems, Textron Aviation, Bombardier Learjet and other donors. The Wichita exhibit focuses on engineering and manufacturing, rather than the physics of flight as most science museums do, according to Luth. Videos shown inside a fuselage featuring Wichitans discussing their work “really hit home,” Bluml said. “You see people from Wichita working in the industry now. We want to instill pride in what people in
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Wichita do and inspire future generations of aviation professionals.” To complement the exhibit, a Live Science Show demonstrates how pilots navigate lightning, ice and turbulence, and the Digital Dome Theater is showing the film “Fighter Pilot: Operation Red Flag.” Aviation-themed birthday parties, summer camps, Aviation
Family Nights and adult teambuilding programs are also available. The aviation exhibit is included in regular admission. For more information, visit exploration.org. Exploration Place’s new Design Build Fly exhibit gives visitors an upclose look at aviation.
Gallery XII reaches 40-year milestone
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rtist Maureen Walter’s last day at Gallery XII in December epitomized what members of Wichita’s oldest artist cooperative say makes it special. Walter was the coop’s longest-tenured member at 35 years before choosing to give up her membership at the end of the year because of family health issues. It was an unusually busy Wednesday morning with patrons and other artists stopping in to bid her farewell. “This woman has taught me so much about galleries,” said Jan Butler, who became a member three years ago. The coop was started by 12 women (hence the name) in 1977 who scrubbed and painted the first floor of an old house on East Douglas so they would have a place to display their art. Each contributed $400 and pledged to work 12 hours per month. The bylaws and foundation created at its inception helped the coop gallery survive so long, Walter said. “Dedicated committees and a layaway plan also set it apart.” After 10 years in the house, Gallery XII moved to its current location in downtown Wichita three decades ago. Membership has grown to 22 member artists and several three-dimensional consignment artists; selections are based not just on quality of work but how it contributes to diversity of mediums and styles offered in the gallery.
“It’s amazing that a concept 12 people put together 40 years ago is still viable,” said Jan Klassen, who became a member in 2010. “I’m honored to be part of such a great group of people. They came up with a business plan that’s still working. We’re still writing tickets by hand but it still works.” John Ellert, president and a member for 11 years, counts among the advantages “the formation of lifelong friendships of like-minded artists” as well as “the artistic growth resulting from rubbing shoulders with a group of very talented artists.” “Membership in the gallery also plugs me into the greater community of area artists,” Ellert said, “and it seems to me that I’ve found a home there among bonds of friendship and camaraderie.” Member Melinda Weis attributes the coop’s longevity to the fact that each member is a “co-owner.” “We have a vested interest in making the gallery work and we wholeheartedly support our fellow members,” she said. “We are family.” Each month a different member and consignment artist are featured in exhibitions which open during Wichita’s Final Friday gallery crawl. Because Walter has not been able to produce new work for her upcoming exhibit slot, works by Shirley Glickman, one of the original dozen members, is slated for Feb. 23-March 27. The annual Crazy 8’s Small Works Invita-
tional is Jan. 26-Feb. 20. Upcoming featured member artist exhibitions include: Jim Clements through Jan. 23; Sally Allen, March 30-April 24; Martha Wherry, April 27-May 22; and Judy Dove, May 25-June 26. Gallery XXII, 412 E. Douglas, is open Monday-Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. as well as Final Fridays and by appointment.
AT TOP Current Gallery XII members include: (front row) John Ellert, Tom Montgomery, Lyda Andrews, Maureen Walter, Jan Jensen, Jan Butler, Judy Dove; (back row) Martha Wherry, Steve Perry, Carolyn Denver, Bob Neace, Doug Billings, Jan Klassen, Susan Fellows, Chiaw-weai Loo, Melinda Weis, Justin Bayles, Sally Allen, Diane Curtis, Joanna Ramondetta, Rosemary Dugan, Diane Warta. Not pictured: Bob Benson.
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Mark Arts moves into modern new facility to be part of the artistic process.” A 5,000-square-foot gallery space with movable walls will continue to host national, local and student exhibitions. The inaugural exhibition, on display until March 25, features more than 100 works of prominent artists who have lived or worked in Kansas. Gallery admission is free and hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. An LED sign facing Rock Road will display works currently on display inside. For more information, visit MarkArtsKS.com.
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he new year brought a new $20 million home to what started as the Wichita Art Association in 1920. Known for decades as the Wichita Center for the Arts, the organization was rebranded Mark Arts last year as construction proceeded on a modern gallery and educational facility. Set on 17 acres with outdoor terraces and sculptures, the building at the corner of 13th and Rock Road was also designed as a place
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to host events, according to Katy Dorrah, executive director. The 40,000-square-foot building houses nine state-of-the-art studios, including ones devoted to ceramics, culinary, digital arts, drawing, metals, painting, printmaking, sculpture and youth. A feature of the educational wing is a common area in the center of classrooms where artists can congregate, Dorrah said. “We envisioned it as a hub for students and
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January-June event highlights for Wichita and the surrounding area
January
Feb. 8 Brown Bag Gallery Walk, noon,
Jan. 1-March 4 “Surveillance: Who is Watching You? Photographs from the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art,” Wichita Art Museum, wichitaartmuseum.org.
Feb. 8 Curator Talk: Jane Aspinwall,
Jan. 1-June 17 “Saisons de la Mode:
19th-Century Fashion Prints,” Wichita Art Museum, wichitaartmuseum.org.
Jan. 1-Aug. 5 “Americans in Paris: The
French Connection from the Wichita Art Museum Collection,” Wichita Art Museum, wichitaartmuseum.org.
Jan. 5-20 “20x20” Gallery Exhibition,
CityArts, works by 20 artists who exhibited at CityArts during its formative years, 350-3245.
Jan. 20 Elk Days, bison and elk tours of
prairie, 10 a.m., Maxwell Wildlife Refuge, Canton, 620-628-4455.
Jan. 20-21 Mozart Winterfest, Wichita
Symphony, Century II, Wichitasymphony.org.
Jan. 20-March 25 “We the People:
American Art of Social Concern,” opening reception 7 to 9 p.m. Jan. 20, Ulrich Museum of Art, Wichita State, ulrich.wichita.edu.
Jan. 20-April 1 “Piero Golia: Solutions to
Mortality,” Ulrich Museum of Art, Wichita State, ulrich.wichita.edu.
Ulrich Museum of Art, Wichita State, RSVP to ulrich.wichita.edu or 978-3664.
associate curator of photography at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, 6 p.m., Wichita Art Museum, wichitaartmuseum.org.
Feb. 10 A Patriotic Salute, Wichita
Symphony, Century II, Wichitasymphony.org.
Feb. 16-18 Wichita Women’s Fair, speakers, shopping, cooking demos, fashion shows, 385 exhibitors, Century II, womensfair.com. Feb. 17-18 Bolero, Bernstein & Barber,
Feb. 24-May 20 “Monet to Matisse: French Moderns from the Brooklyn Museum, 1850–1950” showcases 65 masterworks from the distinguished Brooklyn Museum collection of French modernism. Impressionism, symbolism, fauvism, cubism and surrealism are explored in the works of Paul Cezanne, Marc Chagall, Edgar Degas, Henri Matisse, Claude Monet, and Pierre-August Renoir, special exhibition ticket pricing, opening party 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 24, Wichita Art Museum, wichitaartmuseum.org.
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Wichita Symphony, Century II, Wichitasymphony.org.
March 2 Art Chatter, program 6:45 p.m.,
Feb. 23 Final Friday art gallery crawl, downtown Wichita.
March 3 Pink in concert, Intrust Bank
Feb. 23-25 Antique Show & Sale to benefit the Joyland Carousel Fund, Botanica, botanica.org.
March 3 Blast of Bluegrass, McPherson
Feb. 24 12th Annual Death by Chocolate,
benefit for Exploration Place, 7 to 10 p.m., exploration.org.
Feb. 24 Family ArtVenture: Impress Me Paris, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wichita Art Museum, wichitaartmuseum.org.
Wichita Art Museum, wichitaartmuseum.org. Arena, intrustbankarena.com.
Opera House, 7 p.m., 620-241-1952.
March 3, 10, 31 Drop-In Tour of “Monet to Matisse: French Moderns from the Brooklyn Museum, 1850-1950,” 11 a.m., Wichita Art Museum, wichitaartmuseum.org. March 6 Paris, City of Light: History Talk
with Dr. Marni Kessler, 6 p.m., Wichita Art
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Jan. 20-May 6 Rescue, national traveling
exhibition, the science of saving lives, Exploration Place, exploration.org.
Jan. 24-Feb. 4 “Breaking the Code,”
Wichita Community Theatre, 258 N. Fountain, 686-1282.
Jan. 27 Final Friday art gallery crawl,
downtown Wichita.
Jan. 27 Mozart’s Magnificent Voyage,
Wichita Symphony, Century II, Wichitasymphony.org.
Jan. 27 Family ArtVenture: Third Annual
Ice Spectacular, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wichita Art Museum, wichitaartmuseum.org. 100
Jan. 27 Kansas Day Celebration at
Kauffman Museum, North Newton, kauffman.bethelks.edu.
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Jan. 28 Kansas Day Celebration: A Musical Celebration of Statehood, 2 p.m., free admission, Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum, wichitahistory.org.
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Feb. 3 Family Fun Fair, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.,
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Feb. 3-4 VikeFest, Old Mill campgrounds, Lindsborg, visitlindsborg.com.
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Museum, wichitaartmuseum.org.
“Mean Girls,” 7 p.m., Wichita Art Museum, wichitaartmuseum.org.
Orchestra, 4 p.m. in Memorial Hall at Bethel College, North Newton, nmkso.org.
March 8 Brown Bag Gallery Walk, noon,
March 30 Final Friday art gallery crawl,
April 12 Wooden Lecture: Kimberly A. Jones, curator of 19th century French art at the National Gallery of Art, illustrated talk on Mary Cassatt, free 7:30 p.m. lecture, dinner $40, Wichita Art Museum, wichitaartmuseum.org.
Ulrich Museum of Art, Wichita State, RSVP to ulrich.wichita.edu.
March 10-11 Fire and Ice, Wichita
Symphony, Century II, Wichitasymphony.org.
March 15-17, 19-21 NCAA Men’s
Basketball Championship, Intrust Bank Arena, intrustbankarena.com.
downtown Wichita.
March 31 Tulips, Fairies & Forts, 10 a.m. to
2 p.m., Botanica, botanica.org.
April April 2-3 Artstream Nomadic Gallery,
March 17-July 15 “Look, Don’t Touch,” works that investigate visual and physical texture, Wichita Art Museum, wichitaartmuseum.org. March 21 Senior Wednesday: Sculpture
on the Go, 10 a.m., Ulrich Museum of Art, Wichita State, ulrich.wichita.edu.
March 23-April 1 Messiah Festival of the Arts, art, music and theatrical events, Lindsborg, messiahfestival.org. March 24 Family ArtVenture: WAM BAM
unique traveling exhibition housed in a restored 1967 Airstream trailer, opening reception 5:30 to 7 p.m. April 2, artist demos and talks, Ulrich Museum of Art, Wichita State, ulrich.wichita.edu, or art-stream.com for more info.
April 5-7 Gridiron, 8 p.m., scholarship
fund-raiser and annual roast of current events by local media, Orpheum Theater, wichitagridiron.com. April 7 Fairy Tea Party, tea and performance,
RSVP, Botanica, botanica.org.
Disco Divine, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wichita Art Museum, wichitaartmuseum.org.
11 a.m., Exploration Place, exploration.org.
March 24 Våffeldagen, Swedish celebration
April 7, 14, 21 Tulips, Fairies & Forts, 10
March 28 Interactive Film Screening:
April 8 The Latin Connection with Berta Rojas and Newton Mid-Kansas Symphony
dedicated to waffles and the arrival of spring, Lindsborg, visitlindsborg.com.
April 7 Breakfast with Local Heroes, 9 to
a.m. to 2 p.m., Botanica, botanica.org.
April 14 Little Cowtown on the Prairie,
Cowtown, oldcowtown.org.
April 14-15 The Planets, Wichita Symphony, Century II, Wichitasymphony.org. April 20 Art Chatter, 6 p.m., Wichita Art Museum, wichitaartmuseum.org. April 21 Spring Exhibition Opening for “EN MAS: Carnival and Performance Art of the Caribbean,” 7 to 9 p.m., Ulrich Museum of Art, Wichita State, ulrich.wichita.edu. April 21 Royal Tea, 12:30, McPherson
Opera House, 620-241-1952.
April 22 Tour of homes in Newton’s McKinley Historic District, 2-5 p.m; begin at Warkentin House Museum, 211 E. 1st, ToNewton.com. April 23 Art Garden Lunch and Learn: Lori
Guthridge, program on Versailles and French garden design, noon, Wichita Art Museum, wichitaartmuseum.org.
April 24 -Aug. 12 EN MAS: Carnival and
Performance Art of the Caribbean; curator talk 6 p.m. April 24 Ulrich Museum of Art, Wichita State, ulrich.wichita.edu.
April 27 Final Friday art gallery crawl,
downtown Wichita.
April 27 Apple Blossom Festival, 5-8 p.m.,
Newton Presbyterian Manor.
April 28 Drop-in Tour: “Monet to Matisse,”
11 a.m., Wichita Art Museum, wichitaartmuseum.org.
April 28 Family ArtVenture: Celebrate
Landscapes, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., free, Wichita Art Museum, wichitaartmuseum.org. April 28 Lindsborg in Bloom,
visitlindsborg.com.
May
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May 5 What a Wonderful World: A Tribute to Louis Armstrong, Wichita Symphony, Century II, Wichitasymphony.org. May 5 Newton Downtown Car Show, 8 a.m.4:30 p.m., newtondowntowncarshow.com. May 5 Chisholm Trail Bike Ride, begins at Athletic Park, Newton, chisholmtrailbikeride.com. May 5-6 Millfest, Old Mill, see 1898 mill in operation, Lindsborg, visitlindsborg.com.
May 11 All Schools Day Parade, 10 a.m.,
McPherson, 620-241-3340.
May 12, 19 Drop-in Tour: “Monet to Matisse,” 11 a.m., Wichita Art Museum, wichitaartmuseum.org. May 12-13 Art and Book Fair, Wichita Art
Museum, wichitaartmuseum.org.
May 13 Mother’s Day, free admission for mothers, Botanica, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., botanica.org. May 19 Family Fun Day, 1 to 3 p.m., Ulrich Museum of Art, Wichita State, ulrich.wichita.edu.
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.
May 25 Final Friday art gallery crawl,
downtown Wichita.
May 26-Sept. 3 Planet Shark: Predator or Prey, national traveling exhibition, Exploration Place, exploration.org. May 28 Memorial Day Concert &
Celebration, Botanica, botanica.org.
June June 1-9 Wichita Riverfest, parade, food court, music, family activities, symphony concert, fireworks, wichitariverfest.com. June 3 Newton Mid-Kansas Symphony Orchestra summer concert, 4 p.m.,Trinity Heights United Methodist Church, Newton. June 8 Opening Party: “Charlotte Potter and April Surgent: Cameo Glass in Context,” Wichita Art Museum, wichitaartmuseum.org. June 3 Take Flight: Butterfly House Grand Opening, 1 to 5 p.m., Botanica, botanica.org. June 5, 12, 19, 26 Tuesdays on the Terrace, 6 to 8 p.m., Botanica, botanica.org. June 7, 14, 21, 28 Family Game Nights,
5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Botanica, botanica.org.
June 9 Community Art Sale & Market, CityArts, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 9-10 Newton Flower and Garden Tour,
various locations in Newton, newtonplks.org.
June 9-Sept. 9 “Charlotte Potter and April
Surgent: Cameo Glass in Context,” Wichita Art Museum, wichitaartmuseum.org.
June 13-17 “Sister Act,” Music Theatre Wichita, Century II, MTWichita.org. June 15 Tunes + Tallgrass, 6:30 p.m., outdoor live music and film screening, free, Wichita Art Museum, wichitaartmuseum.org.
Botanica, The Wichita Gardens 701 Amidon | 264-0448 botanica.org This botanical oasis features more than 30 gardens, including its most recent additions, the Chinese Garden of Friendship and the Downing Children’s Garden, which offers an array of interactive areas for children to explore. Eighteen acres feature more than 4,000 species of plants both native and new to the region as well as numerous sculptures and water features in themed display gardens, including the Butterfly House and Garden, Woodland Bird Garden, Shakespearean Garden, Sensory Garden and Wildflower Meadow. Seasonal exhibits such as the spring tulip display, featuring over 60,000 tulips, the Butterfly House (June-September) and the fall chrysanthemum display inspire return trips. Hours are Monday-Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with extended hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays until 8 p.m. April-September, and Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m. AprilOctober. Call or visit botanica.org for volunteer opportunities, special events, weekly lunchtime lectures, educational programs/ workshops, group tours, membership, and facility rentals for business meetings, events, weddings or other occasions. See ad coupon, page 4.
Carriage Factory Art Gallery
June 16 Midsummer’s Festival, Lindsborg,
128 E. 6th St., Newton | 316-284-2749 carriagefactoryartgallery.com
June 23 Family ArtVenture, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wichita Art Museum, wichitaartmuseum.org.
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,
visitlindsborg.com.
June 27-July 1 “Guys and Dolls,” Music
Theatre Wichita, Century II, MTWichita.org.
contemporary and impressionist art, plus photography, ceramics and sculptures for sale by Kansas and regional artists. Special art displays and music are featured the Third Thursday of each month from 6 to 8 p.m. The Carriage Factory Art Gallery is publisher of “Blackbear Bosin: Keeper of the Indian Spirit” about the prominent Native-American Kansas artist. Copies may be purchased at the gallery or online at www.blackbearbosin.com. The gallery and gift shop are open noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday. Guided tours, classes and facility rental available. See website for more information. Gallery and adjacent park are a half block from downtown Newton, a friendly town just 30 miles north of Wichita on I-135. See ad, this page. Continued on page 8.
Carriage Factory Art Gallery 128 E. 6th, Newton Noon - 5 p.m. Tues.- Friday |10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sat. carriagefactoryartgallery.com 316.284.2749 30 MILES NORTH OF WICHITA
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Exploration Place
Mid-America All-Indian Center
Cowtown
300 N. McLean Blvd. | 660-0600 exploration.org
650 N. Seneca | 350-3340 theindiancenter.org
Exploration Place is Kansas’ premier hands-on science center for all ages, located on a 20-acre site along the Arkansas River in Wichita’s downtown Museums on the River district. Nine hands-on exhibit areas include the all-new, one-of-a-kind aviation exhibit about advanced manufacturing and engineering, Kansas, medieval life in a three-story castle, architecture, health, imaginative spaces for preschoolers, evolution of the center’s site and construction, and a special traveling exhibition area. In Kansas’ largest domed theater, the Digital Dome Theater and Planetarium, enjoy state-of-the-art, digitally-produced films. Other amenities include a snack bar, free parking, picnic grove/adventure play yard, Explore Store and family restrooms. Special summer activities and events. Closed Mondays in winter. For details about hours, ticket prices, theater show times and daily activities, call or visit the website, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram. See ad coupon, page 4 .
The centerpiece of the Indian Center is the museum that houses work from American Indian artists from around the country. The museum mixes interactive displays, videos and exquisite pieces of art to fully express the life and culture of American Indians. The center is home to an outdoor classroom, open seasonally, where visitors learn about life on the Plains. It houses a full size tipi alongside native edible and medicinal gardens, which is one of 206 official State of Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism Outdoor Wildlife Learning Sites (OWLS). Nearby is the Keeper of the Plains Plaza with its massive sculpture by Blackbear Bosin. The Indian Center is home to the largest permanent collection of original artwork created by Bosin, one of the center’s founders. See website for yearround programs and special events. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday.
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1865 W. Museum Blvd. | 350-3323 oldcowtown.org One of the oldest living-history museums in the Midwest, Cowtown’s 23 acres encompass 70 historic and re-created buildings. Restored original homes represent both the upper-class as well as more rustic lodgings. The five-acre 1880 DeVore Farm demonstrates 19th century agricultural methods and features livestock, crops and equipment. Established in 1952, Cowtown’s unique programming chronicles Wichita’s transformation from a frontier settlement to a cattle town to an agricultural and manufacturing area. The museum is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, the highest national recognition and one attained by only 3 percent of the nation’s estimated 34,144 museums. Visit the gift shop and browse for unique Kansas-made items and Old West souvenirs. See website for special events. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Monday in summer and Sunday-Monday in winter. Group rates and tours available.
Sedgwick County Zoo 5555 Zoo Blvd. | 316-660-WILD (9453) scz.org Kansas’ No. 1 outdoor family attraction includes the Reed Family Elephants of the Zambezi River Valley, an innovative new African habitat encompassing more than five acres of outdoor space, an indoor facility and world’s largest elephant pool at 550,000 gallons. Next, head off to Asia with a visit to the Slawson Family Tiger Trek, where you’ll be captivated by Amur tigers, red pandas and Burmese browantlered deer. After exploring Asia navigate along a twisting path to the Cessna Penguin Cove where you can watch the penguins dive, swim and play. Feeling adventurous? A fifty-foot bridge will take you out of the market atmosphere of Nganda Village and immerse you in The Downing Gorilla Forest Reserve. Discover 3,000 animals of nearly 400 different species. Summer hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. March-October; winter hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. November-February. The zoo is open 364 days a year, closing only the day of Zoobilee.
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Ulrich Museum of Art at Wichita State University 1845 Fairmount St. | 978-3664 ulrich.wichita.edu The Ulrich Museum of Art develops and presents groundbreaking exhibitions and prominent guest speakers exploring modern and contemporary art. Included in the collection are works by Joan Miró, Gordon Parks, Robert Motherwell, Joan Mitchell and Alexander Calder. Educational programs give students and the public the opportunity to interact with exhibits and artists. The museum’s Martin H. Bush Outdoor Sculpture Collection, known as one of the top 10 outdoor sculpture collections in the country, is located throughout WSU’s 330-acre campus and is always open and always free. Visitors can enjoy monumental works by such seminal figures as Henry Moore, Robert Indiana, Tom Otterness, Andy Goldsworthy and Louise Nevelson. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; closed Mondays and major/university holidays. Free admission, parking and guided group tours. Pick up a map at the front desk for a self-guided tour of the sculpture collection. See ad, page 9.
Wichita Art Museum 1400 W. Museum Blvd. | 268-4921 wichitaartmuseum.org Discover a nationally renowned collection of American art – including masterpieces by Mary Cassatt, Charles Russell and Edward Hopper – at one of Kansas’ premier art museums. Visit the galleries before experiencing fine food overlooking the beautiful Arkansas River at the Muse Cafe. Shop in the unique Museum Store featuring a mix of artisanal items. Gaze at Chihuly’s Confetti Chandelier and walk on art – Chihuly’s Persian Seaform Ceiling can be viewed from below and above. Complete your experience in the Living Room interactive family space. The new Art Garden creates a “roofless museum” with 13 sculptures, including masterworks by artists Henry Moore and Wichita-native Tom Otterness. Paved walking paths and thoughtfully placed seating invite visitors to stop any time for reflection and enjoy the lush landscape of the eight-acre site across from the river. Gallery hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. on Sundays. Museum Store hours: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. Muse Cafe serves
lunch 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday with brunch specials on Saturday and Sunday, and beverages, mini-bar and desserts until 3 p.m. Galleries, store and cafe closed Mondays and major holidays. Free admission on Saturdays. See ad coupon, page 4.
Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum 204 S. Main | 265-9314 wichitahistory.org Located in the heart of downtown Wichita in old City Hall topped with a 170foot tall clock tower, this exceptional AAMaccredited museum features dozens of exhibits on four floors examining Wichita and Sedgwick County’s rich history and cultural heritage. Established in 1939, the museum maintains a collection of 90,000 artifacts. Exhibits include a Wichita-built 1916 Jones Six automobile in an early garage setting, a full-scale Victorian home interior and the original 1890s Mayor’s Office. Core exhibits explore a vibrant history from settlement in 1865 to the era of aviation and electric guitars. Check website for programs, exhibit news and special events. Museum and Continued on page 10.
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After five years of conservation, the iconic Joan Miró mural Personnages Oiseaux has returned to the Ulrich Museum of Art. Stroll through the 76-piece Martin H. Bush Outdoor Sculpture Collection and see this ^masterpiece pantone 116 c as well as works by Henry Moore, Louise Nevelson, Fernando Botero, Claes Oldenburg, Andy Goldsworthy, Tom Otterness, and more. Maps available at the Ulrich. Free group tours available. @ulrichmuseum | ulrich.wichita.edu | Free Admission | 316.978.3664
Wichita State University 1845 Fairmount St. | Wichita, Kansas
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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).
Gallery XII 412 E. Douglas | 267-5915 Wichitagalleryxii.com
Music Theatre Wichita Century II | 265-3107 MTWichita.org “Sister Act” gets MTW’s 47th season off to a rollicking start June 13-17. The awardwinning and perennial favorite “Guys and Dolls” will take center stage June 27-July 1. MTW will present the area premiere of a new musical, “Freaky Friday,” based on the popular 1972 novel and the hit Disney films, July 11-15. Circus spectacle and Fossestyle choreography are front and center in MTW’s reimagining of the 1972 Broadway hit “Pippin,” which will be presented July 25-29. The musical features an unforgettable score by Stephen Schwartz (“Wicked,” “Hunchback of Notre Dame”). Closing the season will be Disney’s “The Little Mermaid,” Aug. 8-18. Each season features professional performers from New York working with gifted Midwestern artists to create fully orchestrated musical productions. Season tickets available. Performances are Wednesday-Sunday evenings with
Conveniently located in downtown Wichita, this unique 40-year-old cooperative art gallery features original artworks by leading Kansas artists. The gallery offers works for sale in a wide range of mediums and styles suitable for home or office. Works on display are both traditional and abstract, and include watercolors, oils, acrylics, pastels, prints, photography, pottery, sculpture and hand-blown glass. The gallery also features monthly rotating exhibits by member artists and invited guest artists. Hours are Monday-Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (and by appointment) as well as Final Fridays from 5:30 to 10 p.m. See ad, page 6.
J. Rae’s Bakery 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, includ-
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ing 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, white chocolate and Oreo cheesecakes come in three convenient sizes. Special orders welcome. Open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday-Saturday along Maize Road in NewMarket Square.
Karg Art Glass 111 N. Oliver, Kechi | 744-2442 Rollinkarg.com Award-winning glass-blown art by Rollin Karg is found in private collections and galleries in this country and Europe. Watch the artisans work and choose from Karg creations as well as glass-blown objects and ceramic pieces by artists from across the country. Karg’s work, which has won numerous awards, has been featured in group and one-man shows at galleries and exhibits across the country. Watch the artisans blow glass 8:30 a.m. to noon Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Make an appointment and blow your own glass ornament or other piece. The gallery is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. The studio and gallery are located in Kechi, just north of Wichita off I-135 (turn east at 61st Street exit) at the intersection of North Oliver and 61st Street. See ad on inside back cover.
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 four-
cheese stuffed mushrooms. Favorite entrees include cedar plank Atlantic salmon, lamb chops with minted pan sauce 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.
Sweet Basil 2424 N. Woodlawn | 651-0123 Sweetbasilwichita.com A Wichita favorite since opening in 1991, this recently renovated, metropolitan restaurant offers a casual upscale dining experience, dynamic wine list and excellent service. The new modern look is enhanced by artwork from local artists. The delectable menu includes Italian, European and Pacific Rim specialties as well as Midwestern beef, known for its incredible taste and freshness. Voted Wichita’s Most Romantic Restaurant, Sweet Basil is also recognized for its outstanding hospitality where guests are treated like family. From the regulars who have patronized the restaurant since its launch to those who have just discovered this gem tucked away in northeast Wichita, this is a dining experience for those who love food, family and a friendly environment. Lunch served 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily with Sunday brunch buffet 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Dinner served 4:30 to 9 p.m. TuesdaySunday. Dinner reservations recommended for groups larger than four. Catering and large party delivery orders available.
Villar’s Mexico Café 1860 S. Hillside | 264-1121 The 47-year family tradition of serving the best Mexican food in Wichita dates back to mother Mary Villar Espinoza, who is grateful to Wichita for four decades of support. The family has now returned to its popular location from the 1970s and 1980s in southeast Wichita. There, the family continues its 47-year tradition of serving authentic Mexican food. Enjoy signature family recipes such as the deluxe burrito, special Monterey, famous flour tacos, chile rellenos and guacamole. Open for lunch and dinner 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Visit the other family-owned location, Mexico Café Delano, at 555 W. Douglas. Both locations serve original Villar family recipes, a taste Wichitans have enjoyed for four decades. For catering and frozen enchiladas by the dozen call William at 871-8686.
Zaytun 2020 Woodlawn | 613-2474 Myzaytun.com Since opening seven years ago in Brittany Center, Zaytun (which means olive) has become known for its freshly prepared ethnic dishes, especially authentic Indian cuisine. Locally owned, the restaurant offers flavorful Mediterranean, Middle Eastern and Indian cuisine. Kebabs, dosa, chutneys, curries and sauces are made fresh daily. Naan flat bread is served warm from the tandoor oven and even the Greek yogurt is made on-site. A Monday-Saturday lunch buffet allows diners to sample a variety of dishes. The Sunday brunch (11 a.m. to 3 p.m.) buffet highlights Indian cuisine. Choose a perfectly brewed pot of Persian or Moroccan tea made with fresh mint, Pakistani chai or a spicy mango lemonade to complement your meal. Dinner entrees (lamb, beef, chicken, seafood and vegetarian) feature authentic Persian, Mediterranean, Indian-Pakistani and Turkish cuisine served from 5 to 9 p.m. Monday-Thursday and until 10 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Open for lunch 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Closed Sunday evening. Catering available. See ad, page 11.
and 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Catering offered. Site available for parties, weddings, showers, birthdays, private functions. Sister restaurant, Casa del Charro, open in evenings. See ad, page 10.
Mexico Café Delano 555 W. Douglas | 264-1121 Starting with Mary Villar Espinoza 47 years ago, this family continues the tradition of serving authentic Mexican food in Wichita. Located in the Delano District just west of downtown, this location, which opened in 2007, continues the longstanding tradition of serving home-cooked Mexican specialties as well as traditional dishes. Lunch specials Monday-Friday. Complimentary chips; beer available. Open Monday-Saturday for lunch 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Live music 6 to 8 p.m. Saturdays with owner William on keys and serving light menu. Visit our other familyowned restaurant, now reopened at its former location from the 1970s at 1860 S. Hillside. For catering or frozen enchiladas, call William at 871-8686. Continued on page 13.
Fresh, Authentic Indian and Other Ethnic Cuisines Eggcetera 242 N. Mosley | 263-1787 Extensive breakfast and lunch menu served in an exposed-brick setting in Old Town. Breakfast menu features createyour-own omelets, quiche, sweet potato pancakes, huevos rancheros, Belgian malted waffle and egg sandwiches. For lunch, try a cheeseburger, sandwich or panini (chicken pesto or club) served with choice of steak fries, house potatoes or Waldorf salad. Or dig into one of the house specialties: fajitas, chimichangas, carnitas chile verde, super burro, chilaquiles, enchilada suizas, steak camaron, egg chorizo burrito or tamales. Entrée salads include fajita taco, applewood smoked bacon salad and shrimp. Kids’ menu. Enjoy a latte, espresso, mocha cappuccino; an iced coffee drink (mocha, French vanilla, hazelnut and caramel); or Raspberry or Strawberry flavored iced tea. Open 6:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday-Friday
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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 – in fact, it was voted one of the nation’s best bourbon bars for 2017 by the Bourbon Review. This casual eatery features an eclectic menu complemented by local artwork and a wide variety of signature cocktails crafted from houseinfused vodkas. All sandwiches are created with house-smoked meats, including local favorites such as the Roundabout (sliced smoked ham layered with apple slices, brie and Dijon mustard). House-smoked Monarch Wings, St. Louis-style ribs and Smoked Chicken Alfredo are also menu stand-outs. Menu also includes soups, salads and sides such as sweet potato tots. Open at 11 a.m. Monday-Saturday and at noon on Sunday.
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Augustino Brewing Co. 756 N. Tyler Rd. | 721-5554 Augustinobrew.com Opened in late 2017 by a local brewer with 20 years’ experience, this brewpub already is garnering rave reviews for his small-batch beers crafted onsite. American and BBQ pub cuisine inspire the menu and pair well with high-end, house-brewed craft beers, signature cocktails, and hand-crafted coffee beverages. Family-friendly and a great place to watch NCAA basketball. Visit augustinobrew.com to register for your first Augustino Brewing craft beer or coffee beverage for only $1 on your first visit. See ad on inside front cover.
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in the Top Ten in the state. Past accolades include favorite Italian Restaurant in the Wichita Eagle Reader’s Choice contest, Best Quaint Italian eatery, Best Lasagna, and Best of Wichita. The menu features antipasto, arancini and calamari. Specialties include Chicken Piccata, Shrimp Scampi and Steak Pizzaiola as well as a variety of pasta and homestyle pizzas, submarine sandwiches and calzones. An array of homemade desserts includes cannoli, zeppole and cream puffs. DeFazio’s grinds its own sausage, and makes the breads and sauces fresh every day. With fresh modern interior, affordable wine list, carry-out, children’s menu and private party room, DeFazio’s is suitable for any occasion. Open Wednesday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday. Closed Monday-Tuesday. Reservations accepted for parties of eight or more. Full menu online. See ad, page 14.
Le Monde Café & Deli 602 N. West St. | 943-4347 lemondecafeanddeli.com With a setting much like that of a European café, Le Monde features delicious French, Italian and Mediterranean cuisine that is authentic yet affordable. Every dish is made from scratch using the freshest ingredients, and the melt-in-your mouth complimentary biscuits are a local favorite. Enjoy lunch or dinner in a casual and relaxed atmosphere, surrounded by art, ranging from Raku pottery to nouveau fine art. Top off a great bistro meal with cappuccino and dessert: Choose from Le Monde’s many delectable French pastries or savor the rich layers of freshly made baklava. Across from Plaza West shopping center near Central and West Street. Open daily at 11 a.m.; dine until 9 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 10 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Closes at 3 p.m. on Sunday.
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. FridaySaturday. 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 14.
Towering Above the Rest for 35 Years Hutchinson 620-662-3391 | visithutch.com A convenient 45-minute drive northwest of Wichita through the Amish community of Yoder, Hutchinson offers a Smithsonianaffiliated space museum and unique exploration 650 feet below ground. The Cosmosphere has guests from all of over the world come to glimpse some of the unique artifacts housed in the museum, from the flown SR-71 Blackbird in the lobby to the flown Gemini X capsule and the actual Apollo 13 command
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steps away from boutiques, unique shops and restaurants. Vetehuset features its own private elevator. Kick back in the large living area with cable TV, prepare a delicious meal in the fully-equipped kitchen, spend the night in the queen- or king-size bed and prepare for the day in the sumptuous bathroom. Later this year, Stenhuset (Swedish for “stone house”), originally built by mason Johan Elmquist in 1877, will be both the newest and oldest vacation rental. When completed, Stenhuset will be the latest luxury destination in Lindsborg. See ad, page 15.
module, Odyssey. At Strataca, venture deep below the earth’s surface in a 90-second ride on a double decker elevator which lands you in the middle of one of the largest salt deposits in the world. Take a “dark ride” on a motorized tram through a section mined in the 1950s. Go to visithutch.com for information on lodging, upcoming events and dining. See ad, page 16.
Lindsborg 888-227-2227 | VisitLindsborg.com Lindsborg is a sweet little place. Established almost 150 years ago by Swedish immigrants, today’s Lindsborg is among livability.com’s 100 best American small towns. Bike our trails, picnic at the castle, peruse specialty shops, and enjoy a heritage founded in the fine arts. Stay awhile . . . refresh your soul in Little Sweden. See ad, page 15.
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McPherson 1111 E. Kansas | 800-324-8022 Visitmcpherson.com Located 60 miles north of Wichita, McPherson is an ideal location for a oneday shopping trip, a weekend getaway or an extended stay. Top attractions include Maxwell Wildlife Refuge, the McPherson Museum, McPherson Opera House, downtown murals, Turkey Creek Golf Course and McPherson Water Park. Be sure to check out McPherson’s newest attraction, Bremyer Dog Park, an off-leash park where dogs and their owners can socialize and play.
Lindsborg Vacation Rentals 855-872-3487 LindsborgVacationRentals.com Trädhuset and Vetehuset (Swedish for “tree house” and “wheat house”) are spacious and luxurious studio apartments, conveniently located in downtown Lindsborg, just
Explore Newton! Just minutes from Wichita, Newton offers art, attractions, restaurants and exciting family events.
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• Jan. 27: Kansas Day Celebration • April 8: Berta Rojas with Newton Mid-Kansas Symphony Orchestra • April 22: McKinley Residential Historic District home tours • April 27: Apple Blossom Festival • May 5: Downtown Car Show • June 9-10: Flower & Garden Tour
Established almost 150 years ago by Swedish immigrants, today’s Lindsborg is among livability.com’s 100 best American small towns. Bike our trails, picnic at the castle, peruse speciality shops, and enjoy a heritage founded in the fine arts.
Learn more about these and many other events on our calendar and plan your next visit.
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Begin your visit at the state’s newest Kansas Travel Center housed at the McPherson Museum, 1111 E. Kansas, and conveniently located off I-135 and along the welcoming corridor to the Downtown District.
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Newton is located just 30 minutes north of Wichita on I-135 and offers a variety of things to see and do. Tour the Warkentin House to glimpse life in the Victorian era. Visit the Kauffman Museum to learn more about the region’s Mennonite settlers or play a round of golf at the nationallyrecognized Sand Creek Station. Enjoy local restaurants and shopping in the downtown National Historic District. Home to several galleries, a symphony, Bethel College and the historic Fox Theatre. Arts, entertainment and outdoor opportunities abound. Visit website for upcoming events and more information. See ad, page 15. Visit us online at wichitatimesonline.com
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Le Monde Café & Deli . . . . . . . . . 14
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