The Wichita Times by Susan Burdick

What to see, do and eat in the city Januaryâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;June 2019

January-June 2019

Publisher/Editor Cynthia Mines Art Director Susan Burdick Marketing Assistant Shane Coelho

What’s Up, Wichita? Botanica sprouts Lego sculptures, WAM welcomes Georgia O’Keeffe and calendar highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8 Attractions & Museums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

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Music & Theatre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Shopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Restaurants: East, Downtown/Old Town, West . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-13 Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 In the Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-15 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Above: The world’s largest mural painted by one artist was recently completed in Wichita. The 50,000-square-foot mural earned the Guinness World Record, beating the next largest mural by 12,000 square feet. The mural painted on the east side of the Beachner grain elevator by Colombia street artist GLeo is the centerpiece of the two-year Horizontes project, which added 20 murals showcasing the cultures of north Wichita. The mural is on the east side of the grain elevator on 21st Street where it is visible west of I-135 and on westbound K-96. PHOTOS OF MURAL ON GRAIN ELEVATOR ABOVE AND ON BACK COVER BY ASCHA LEE, KMUW

On the cover: Sun setting on Keeper of the Plains by Mickey Shannon. See more of his photos at mickeyshannon.com.

Lego nature sculptures visit Botanica gardens Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects: Art with Lego Bricks will add another dimension to Botanica when the pieces are on display May 10 to Sept. 19. The award-winning creations by the New York artist have been touring North America, Asia and Europe since 2012. Kenney used more than 3 million Lego pieces to create hundreds of sculptures. Sponsored by Emprise Bank, the Wichita traveling exhibit will include 18 sculptures placed in the gardens. These sculptures comprise more than 46,000 Lego bricks. Kenney’s philosophy is that Lego pieces interconnect just as

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“everything in nature is interconnected in a delicate balance.” Check botanica.org for special events and more on the traveling exhibit.

Bike Share ICT doubles number of locations The bike share program started in 2017 proved so popular that the number of places to pick up bikes recently doubled. Funding from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas provided for an additional 100 bikes and dozens of new stations. The new locations include the Advanced Learning Library, Riverside Park, Clifton Square, Great Plains Nature Center, OJ Watson Park, Sedgwick County Zoo, Wichita Art Museum, Wichita State University and more locations along Douglas. The locations were chosen based on where people naturally gather or visit, said Becky Tuttle, community development director for Greater Wichita YMCA. “We spent a lot of time analyzing data and maps with experts to ensure this growth

and the new locations would benefit our residents and our visitors,” she said. “College Hill, WSU and tourist spots were a few natural choices for growth.” The program started with 100 cruiser bikes at 19 stations throughout downtown. The bikes, which are provided by Zagster, rent for $3 per hour or an annual membership of $30 ($20 for students). Riders (who must be 18 or older) can find the bikes using a free mobile app or online at bikeshareict.com. The rider enters the bike number into the app to get a singleuse code that opens the bike’s lockbox. The

lockbox contains a key that can be used to lock and unlock the bike while in use. The bike may be returned to any designated Bike Share ICT station.

The new app leads the way through the 76-piece Martin H. Bush Outdoor Sculpture Collection with multi-media self-guided tours and interactive maps to navigate the WSU campus. The app also provides information about exhibitions in galleries, events, membership, accessibility, visitor information and a self-guided tour just for families. “The app allows us to place the collection in the palm of people’s hands,” said Leslie Brothers, director. “Viewers on campus and all over the world will now have the opportunity, through simple and elegant navigation, to discover, care about, and research these compelling works of art.” The app is free in the App Store and Google Play Store. For more about the Ulrich Museum visit ulrich.wichita.edu.

Music Theatre unveils 48th summer season Music Theatre Wichita will open its 48th season June 12-16 with “Sound of Music,” which the local company has not produced for more than 20 years. The 2019 season continues June 26-30 with “An American in Paris,” a Broadway classic inspired by the Academy Award winning film with its George Gershwin melodies. “A Chorus Line,” winner of nine Tony awards and the Pulitzer Prize, returns to the MTW stage July 10-14. Next up July 24-28 is “Chicago,” based on a true crime drama and featuring signature Bob Fosse moves. The season finale is “In the Heights,” LinManuel Miranda’s claim to fame before he penned “Hamilton.” The Tony-winning musical about the area of New York where Miranda grew up will take the local stage Aug. 7-11. Performances are Wednesday-Sunday evenings with weekend matinees at Century II Concert Hall.

Brooklyn Museum exhibit illuminates O’Keeffe style “Georgia O’Keeffe: Art, Image, Style,” the first exhibition to explore the art, image and personal style of one of America’s most iconic artists, will be on display at the Wichita Art Museum March 30-June 23. Organized by the Brooklyn Museum, the exhibition offers an intimate glimpse at the artist as well as her paintings, photo portraits and original clothing. O’Keeffe was at the forefront of the American avant-garde move-

ABOVE: The oil “Black Pansy & Forget-Me-

Nots” is on loan from Brooklyn Museum.

BELOW LEFT: Portrait by Alfred Stieglitz,

Georgia O’Keeffe Museum.

ment in the early decades of the 20th century. The exhibition “reveals in particular how this painter of simplified images of enlarged flowers, Lake George tree trunks, and New Mexico’s terra-cotta hills applied her meticulous sense of austerity and detail to every garment she owned,” wrote New York Times art critic Roberta Smith about the Brooklyn exhibition in 2017. For seven decades, the artist defied labels and molded a persona that continues to capture the popular imagination and influence designers. For more information, visit wichitaartmuseum.org.

Ulrich app offers guide to outdoor sculptures Not long after launching its new app last year, WSU’s Ulrich Museum of Art received a Technology Award from the Kansas Museum Association.

Pizza Hut Museum opens at Wichita State University Wichita’s most recent new museum opened last year on the Wichita State University campus. The Pizza Hut Museum is housed in the original building, which opened in 1958 at Kellogg and Bluff. Brothers Dan and Frank Carney borrowed $600 from their mother to open a restaurant serving pizza, a new concept for many Midwestern diners. A year later they began franchising and in 1977 the WSU alumni sold the company to PepsiCo for $300 million. The 500-square-foot building, which was moved to the WSU campus in 1986, is filled with memorabilia and artifacts as well as interactive features and early TV commercials. The museum is located south of Marcus Welcome Center. Admission is free; check Wichita.edu for hours. Group tours available by appointment.

January-June event highlights for Wichita and the surrounding area In Wichita unless otherwise noted.

January Jan. 1-22 Paintings by Hugh Greer with

glass by Robin Lies, Gallery 12, wichitagallery12.com.

Jan. 1-Feb. 17 “Over There, Over Here:

American Print Makers Go to War, 191418,” depicts war abroad and effects at home, Wichita Art Museum, wichitaartmuseum.org. Jan. 1- March 10 “Kansas Land,”

photographs by D. Bryon Darby and Larry Schwarm, Wichita Art Museum, wichitaartmuseum.org. Jan. 1-April 14 “Cityscapes,” paintings and

prints from WAM’s collection, Wichita Art Museum, wichitaartmuseum.org.

Jan. 1-March 2 “Notorious,” exhibit examines Kansas characters, Smoky Hill Museum, Salina, smokyhillmuseum.org. Jan. 10 New York Cat Film Festival,

McPherson Opera House, visitmcpherson.com.

Jan. 11-27 “Dog Sees God,” Roxy’s Downtown, roxysdowntown.com.

using spy satellites, cracking codes and other methods, Exploration Place, exploration.org.

Jan. 19 Kansas African American Museum

Jan. 22 Beatles vs. Stones – A Musical Showdown, national show with Wichita North High School String Quartet, Orpheum Theatre, 7:30 p.m., wichitaorpheum.com.

Jan. 12, 26 Beaded Baby Moccasins,

Jan. 23 Curator Talk: Kate Meyer from KU’s Spencer Museum discusses Larry Schwarm’s photography, 6 p.m., Wichita Art Museum, wichitaartmuseum.org.

Jan. 15 Engage ICT, 5:30 p.m., Roxy’s

Jan. 24 New York Dog Film Festival, McPherson Opera House, visitmcpherson.com.

presents “United We Stand,” Martin Luther King Jr. recognition, 6 to 8 p.m., Chapel Hill UMC, tkaamuseum.org.

10 a.m. to noon, two-part class, $50 includes supplies, preregistration required, Indian Center, theindiancenter.org.

Downtown, engageict.org.

Jan. 16 KMUW Literary Feast, 6 p.m.,

KMUW, kmuw.org.

Jan. 17 Uncorked, locally crafted wine

and food pairings, 6 to 8 p.m., Botanica, botanica.org.

Jan. 19 Martin Sexton, 7 p.m., Wave,

waveict.com.

Jan. 19-April 28 Top Secret: License to Spy, national traveling exhibition. Search exotic locales to gather intelligence on a group of suspects by controlling hidden cameras,

Jan. 24-26 “My Fair Lady,” Christian Youth Theater, Isely Magnet School, cytwichita.org. Jan. 24-March 31 “In the Wake,” film and

video from permanent collection that employ water as a central motif in response to concurrent exhibition, “Waterscapes,” by Frederick Judd Waugh, Ulrich Museum of Art, WSU, ulrich.wichita.edu.

Jan. 25 Keeper Loves Kansas, 6 to 8 p.m.,

paint a 12” or 17” steel flat Keeper of the Plains, preregistration required, Indian Center, theindiancenter.org.

Jan. 25 Tchaikovsky’s “Swan Lake,” Russian

National Ballet Theatre, Century II, 7 p.m., wichitagrandopera.com.

Jan. 25-Feb. 19 Twelve Squared Small

Works Invitational, with ceramics by Diel Gray, opening reception on Final Friday, Gallery 12, wichitagallery12.com.

Jan. 26, Feb. 2 Flint knapping, 10 a.m. to

noon, two-part class, $50, Indian Center, theindiancenter.org.

Jan. 26 Kansas Day Celebration, Kauffman Museum, North Newton, kauffman. bethelks.edu. Jan. 26 Family ArtVenture: Plains and

Planes of Art, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wichita Art Museum, wichitaartmuseum.org.

Jan. 26-27 Joyce Yang Plays Tchaikovsky,

Wichita Symphony, Century II, wichitasymphony.org.

Jan. 28-30 Rodger’s & Hammerstein’s “Cinderella,” Century II, Americantheatre guild.com.

February Feb. 6 B.A. Shapiro: “The Collector’s

Apprentice,” reading and book signing, Ulrich Museum of Art presented with Watermark Books and Café, program at 6 p.m., WSU, ulrich.wichita.edu.

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Feb. 7 Writing Now/Reading Now: Margaret Malone, WSU’s spring 2019 visiting emerging writer and Pen Hemingway finalist, reception at 5:30 p.m., reading at 6:30 p.m., Ulrich Museum of Art, WSU, ulrich.wichita.edu. Feb. 6-June 9 “Arthur Dove: Reality and

Abstraction,” Wichita Art Museum, wichitaartmuseum.org.

Feb. 7 Ricky Nelson Remembered, per-

formed by his twin sons, McPherson Opera House, visitmcpherson.com.

Feb. 8 Sounds of the Plains, 6 p.m., music

recital exploring nature and climate in the Midwest, including art songs by Kansas composers and poets, Wichita Art Museum, wichitaartmuseum.org.

Feb. 8-March 30 “The Goldminer’s

Daughter or Who Got the Shaft,” Mosley Street Melodrama, mosleystreet.com.

Feb. 8-March 31 “The Golden Girls,”

Roxy’s Downtown, roxysdowntown.com.

Feb. 9 Poetry Out Loud Regionals – National

Recitation Contest, 10 a.m., Ulrich Museum of Art, WSU, ulrich.wichita.edu.

Feb. 9 Breakfast with the Birds, Sedgwick

County Zoo, 8 to 10 a.m., preregister online, scz.org.

Feb. 9-10 Rodgers & Hammerstein’s South

Feb. 23 Family ArtVenture: Art Ice-capades,

March 4 Art on a Monday with Reuben

Feb. 23 13th Annual Death by Chocolate,

March 5 Artist Talk: Carolina Caycedo: “Be

11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wichita Art Museum, wichitaartmuseum.org.

7 to 10 p.m., benefit for STEM education, Exploration Place, exploration.org.

Feb. 28 Curator Talk: Carolyn Kastner,

retired curator of Georgia O’Keeffe museum, will discuss O’Keeffe’s houses in New Mexico, 6 p.m., Wichita Art Museum, wichitaartmuseum.org.

March March 1 Art Chatter, doors open at 6 p.m.,

Wichita Art Museum, wichitaartmuseum.org.

March 1-30 Parade of Quilts, displays at par-

ticipating merchants, Yoder, yoderkansas.com. March 2 “Blast of Bluegrass,” featuring

The Smoky Valley Bluegrass Band, mcphersonoperahouse.org.

March 2-Aug. 18 “Dignity & Despair:

Dorothea Lange and Depression-Era Photographers, 1933–1941,” works of five photographers integrated with their words depict urban hardship, the plight of the migrant worker and poverty during one of the most difficult times in U.S. history, Wichita Art Museum, wichitaartmuseum.org.

Saunders, lunch at noon, Wichita Art Museum, wichitaartmuseum.org.

Dammed,” 6 p.m., Ulrich Museum of Art, WSU, ulrich.wichita.edu.

March 6 Curator Talk: Jane Aspinwall

of Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, 6 p.m., Wichita Art Museum, wichitaartmuseum.org.

March 16 The Hunts, McPherson Opera

House, visitmcpherson.com.

March 16-Oct. 12 “The Creative Spirit,”

Smoky Hill Museum, Salina, smokyhillmuseum.org.

March 18-20 “Evita,” Century II,

Americantheatreguild.com.

March 18-23 NJCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament, Hutchinson Sports Arena, njcaahutchtourney.com. March 20 KMUW Literary Feast, 6 p.m.,

KMUW, kmuw.org.

March 21 Melting Pot, fondues and brews,

6 to 8 p.m., Botanica, botanica.org.

March 23 Family ArtVenture: Disco Time,

Wichita Art Museum, wichitaartmuseum.org.

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Pacific in Concert, Wichita Symphony in collaboration with Music Theatre Wichita, Century II, wichitasymphony.org. Feb. 12 The Kings Singers, 7:30 p.m., Memorial Hall, Bethel College, North Newton, hesstonbethel.org.

Feb. 15, 17 Rachmaninoff: The Complete

Piano Concertos, Wichita Symphony, Century II, wichitasymphony.org.

Feb. 15-17 Women’s Fair, 300 pop-up shops, cooking demos, stage shows, food samples, shopping, Century II, womensfair.com. Feb. 16 Family Fun Day, 1 to 3 p.m., handson activities, refreshments, free, Ulrich Museum of Art, WSU, ulrich.wichita.edu. Feb. 16 Kansas Cattle Drive, Pretty Prairie, 620-662-2371. Feb. 16 Mine Run 5K, 7 a.m. to noon,

Strataca, Hutchinson, underkansas.org.

Feb. 19-20 “Jersey Boys,” Century II, Americantheatreguild.com. Feb. 20 KMUW Literary Feast, 6 p.m.,

KMUW, kmuw.org.

Feb. 22-March 26 Paintings by Rosemary

Dugan with ceramics by Terry Corbett, opening reception on Final Friday, Gallery 12, wichitagallery12.com.

Continued from page 5. March 23-24 Vintage World Market,

Kansas State Fairgrounds, Hutchinson, vintageworldmarket.com. March 29-April 23 Paintings and prints by Doug Billings with ceramics by Alaine Keustersteffen, opening reception on Final Friday, Gallery 12, wichitagallery12.com. March 30 Newton Mid-Kansas Symphony

Orchestra spring pops concert, 7 p.m., Memorial Hall, Bethel College, North Newton, nmkso.org.

March 30 Opening Day: “Georgia O’Keeffe:

Art, Image, Style,” guest speaker Wanda Corn from Stanford University, Wichita Art Museum, wichitaartmuseum.org.

March 30-June 23 “Georgia O’Keeffe: Art,

Image, Style,” the first exhibition to explore the art, image and personal style of one of America’s most iconic artists, organized by Brooklyn Museum, Wichita Art Museum, wichitaartmuseum.org.

March 31-May 26 121st annual Midwest Art Exhibition; reception March 31 from 2 to 4 p.m., Birger Sandzen Memorial Gallery, Lindsborg, sandzen.org.

April

The national traveling exhibit Top Secret: License to Spy is at Exploration Place Jan. 19 to April 28. Visitors are able to sleuth through the shadows of mystery and search exotic locales around the globe to gather intelligence on suspects and build a case. Interactive opportunities include controlling hidden cameras, using spy satellites and night vision, cracking codes and navigating a laser maze. Included with general admission and free to members.

April 4-7, 11-14 “A Gentleman’s Guide

April 2 Sculpture Dedication: Randy Regier, “The Celestial Mechanic,” 3:30 p.m. reveal; 5:30 p.m. artist talk, Ulrich Museum of Art, WSU, ulrich.wichita.edu.

to Love & Murder,” Stage 9, Hutchinson, stage9hutch.com.

April 5 Orfeo Tio featuring Leonid Shukaev,

Arts, Lindsborg. Art exhibitions and music culminating with the performance of Handel’s “Messiah” at 3 p.m. on April 21, messiahfestival.org.

April 5-May 18 “The Doctor is In,” Mosley Street Melodrama, mosleystreet.com.

April 12-May 5 “Avenue Q,” Roxy’s Downtown, roxysdowntown.com.

April 6 Season launch, Old Cowtown Museum, free admission, noon to 4 p.m., Old Cowtown Museum, oldcowtown.org.

April 12-Aug. 11 “Kevin Mullins: Fire in the Paint Locker, A Thirty-Year Retrospective,” opening reception 5 to 8 p.m. April 12; lecture by David Butler at 2 p.m. April 14; and catalog launch June 22, Ulrich Museum of Art, WSU, ulrich.wichita.edu.

April 6 El Dorado Half Marathon,

eldoradohalf.com.

April 6, 13, 20 Tulips, Fairies and Forts,

Botanica, botanica.org.

April 9 Ruth Moody Band, 7:30 p.m.,

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

Memorial Hall, Bethel College, North Newton, hesstonbethel.org.

April 9 Writing Now/Reading Now: Jericho

Brown, 6:30 p.m. reading by WSU’s Distinguished Visiting Poet, Ulrich Museum of Art, WSU, ulrich.wichita.edu. April 11 Recycled Percussion, 7:30 p.m.,

Hutchinson’s Historic Fox Theatre, hutchinsonfox.com.

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April 11-21 138th Messiah Festival of the

principal cellist of Wichita Symphony, 7 p.m., Birger Sandzen Memorial Gallery, Lindsborg, sandzen.org.

April 6 Murder in the Mine Interactive Dinner Theatre, 5 p.m., Strataca, Hutchinson, underkansas.org.

Carriage Factory Art Gallery

April 11 Party for the Planet, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sedgwick County Zoo, scz.org.

April 12-13 Kansas Mennonite Relief Sale, Hutchinson, kansas.mccsale.org. April 13 Wheat State Antique Truck Show, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Newell’s Travel Plaza, Newton. April 17 KMUW Literary Feast, 6 p.m.,

KMUW, kmuw.org.

April 17 Church Ladies - “Rise up, O Men,”

McPherson Opera House, mcphersonoperahouse.org.

April 17-18 Kansas Governor’s One-Shot

Turkey Hunt, El Dorado, ksoneshot.com.

April 18 Howard E. Wooden Lecture: Lisa Small of Brooklyn Museum speaks on Georgia

O’Keeffe, doors open 6 p.m., Wichita Art Museum, wichitaartmuseum.org.

4 presentations, 7 minutes each, Ulrich Museum of Art, WSU, ulrich.wichita.edu.

May 4 McPherson College C.A.R.S. Club Show, McPherson, visitmcpherson.com.

April 19 Mini Makers: Time to Tinker,

April 26-May 28 Photographs by Bob Benson with ceramics by Yusef Etudaiye, opening reception on Final Friday, Gallery 12, wichitagallery12.com.

May 5 Sand Plum Bicycle Classic, 8 a.m., Hutchinson, Hutchrec.com.

Exploration Place, exploration.org.

April 19 Popovich Comedy Pet Theater, McPherson Opera House, mcphersonoperahouse.org. April 20 Once Upon a Time, Old Cowtown

Museum, $5 admission, Old Cowtown Museum, oldcowtown.org.

April 20 Easter Eggstravaganza, Sedgwick County Zoo, scz.org. April 22 Earth Doctor, celebrate Earth Day,

Exploration Place, exploration.org.

April 23 Sculpture Dedication: Elyn

Zimmerman, “Font,” 3:30 p.m. reveal, 5:30 p.m. artist talk, Ulrich Museum of Art, WSU, ulrich.wichita.edu.

April 26 Apple Blossom Festival, 5 to 8 p.m., Newton Presbyterian Manor. April 26 Jimmy Webb - The Glen Campbell

April 27 Bizet’s “Carmen,” Wichita Grand

5 p.m., Sedgwick County Zoo, scz.org.

Opera, 7 p.m., Century II, wichitagrand opera.com.

May 10, 17, 24 RiverFlix, films begin at dusk, free, Exploration Place, exploration.org.

April 27 Bark in the Park, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.,

May 10 All School’s Day, parade, carnival, street dance, McPherson, visitmcpherson.com.

April 27 Civil War, Old Cowtown Museum,

oldcowtown.org.

May 10-Sept. 19 Nature Connects, Botanica, botanica.org.

April 27 Family ArtVenture: Colors of a

May 11 A Night in Old Delano, 7 p.m. to

Centennial Park dog park, Newton, tonewton.com.

Kaleidoscope, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., explore and celebrate color, Wichita Art Museum, wichitaartmuseum.org.

May May 4 Hutchinson Art Fair, Kansas State

Fairgrounds, Hutchinsonartcenter.net.

Years, McPherson Opera House, mcphersonoperahouse.org.

May 4 Newton Downtown Car Show, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., newtondowntowncarshow.com.

April 26 FUN: Future Now at the Ulrich,

May 4 Chisholm Trail Bike Ride, three route

4 p.m., introducing PechaKucha style presentations of campus-wide research: 3 Fridays,

May 5 Cinco de Mayo Celebration, noon to

choices, begins and ends at Athletic Park, Newton, chisholmtrailbikeride.com.

midnight, oldcowtown.org.

May 11-12 Friends of the Wichita Art Museum’s 60th Art & Book Fair, Wichita Art Museum, wichitaartmuseum.org. May 12 Mother’s Day, mothers get in free with paid child admission, Sedgwick County Zoo, scz.org. May 12 Sculpture Dedication: Tom

Otterness, “Shockers,” 3:30 p.m. reveal, 5 p.m. artist talk, Ulrich Museum of Art, WSU, ulrich.wichita.edu.

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Continued from page 7. May 12 Mother’s Day, moms free with paid

admission, Botanica, botanica.org.

May 14, 21, 28 Tuesdays on the Terrace,

6 to 8 p.m., Botanica, botanica.org.

May 15 KMUW Literary Feast, 6 p.m., KMUW, kmuw.org. May 15-19 “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical,” Century II, Americantheatre guild.com. May 17 Art Chatter, doors open 6 p.m., cash bar, creative types discuss variety of topics, Wichita Art Museum, wichitaartmuseum.org.

May 25 Take Flight, Botanica, botanica.org. May 25-26 Steampunk Day, Old Cowtown Museum, oldcowtown.org. May 30 Blooms, Brews and Bloody Marys, 6 p.m., Botanica, botanica.org. May 30 Opera on the Lake, Wichita Grand

Opera, Bradley Fair, free, 7 p.m., wichitagrandopera.com.

May 17-18 Abbyville Frontier Days Rodeo

May 31-June 25 Paintings by Diane Warta with ceramics by Gary Lincoln, opening reception on Final Friday, Gallery 12, wichitagallery12.com.

May 18-Sept. 2 Ripley’s Believe It or Not!

June

& BBQ, 620-727-4569.

Sedgwick County Zoo hosts Breakfast with the Birds on Feb. 9. Warm up in the rainforest on Winter Wednesdays when admission is only $3 in January and February. Celebrate spring at the zoo with an Earth Day party, Eggstravaganza, Cinco de Mayo or Mother’s Day.

May 25 Family ArtVenture, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wichita Art Museum, wichitaartmuseum.org.

Scientific discoveries shed light on the unexplainable, Exploration Place, exploration.org.

June 1-30 “Love! Valour! Compassion!”

May 19 “Noah’s Flood,” by Wichita Grand

Terrace, 6 to 8 p.m., Botanica, botanica.org.

Opera at McPherson Opera House, mcphersonoperahouse.org.

May 23 “Noah’s Flood,” Wichita Grand Opera,

7 p.m., Century II, wichitagrandopera.com. May 24-July 13 “Gone with the Windwagon,” Mosley Street Melodrama, mosleystreet.com.

Roxy’s Downtown, roxysdowntown.com.

June 4, 11, 18, 25 Tuesdays on the

June 6-9 “How I Learned to Drive,” Stage 9,

Hutchinson, stage9hutch.com.

June 8 Wichita Children’s Theatre: “The Little Red Hen,” McPherson Opera House, mcphersonoperahourse.org. June 8-9 Newton Flower and Garden Tour,

various locations, newtonplks.org.

June 9 Newton Mid-Kansas Symphony Orchestra summer concert, 4 p.m., Dyck Arboretum of the Plains, Hesston. June 12-16 “Sound of Music,” Music

Theatre Wichita, Century II, MTWichita.org.

June 16 Father’s Day Car Show, dads get in free with paid child admission, Sedgwick County Zoo, scz.org. June 20 Smallville Kansas Festival and Run/ Walk, Hutchinson, hutchrec.com. June 20-22 Main Street “Mainia,” special

sales and activities at various businesses in downtown Newton.

June 21 Tunes + Tallgrass, live music at

7100 p.m., film at 9 p.m., Wichita Art Museum, wichitaartmuseum.org.

95 June 22-23 Smallville Con, Kansas State

Fairgrounds, Hutchinson, smallvillecon.com. 75

June 26-30 “An American in Paris,” Music

Theatre Wichita, Century II, MTWichita.org.

June 28-29 Ape Awareness, Sedgwick 25 County Zoo, scz.org. 5 June 29 Celebrate America, Old Cowtown Museum, oldcowtown.org. 0

June 30 A SculpTour Affair, 4 to 7 p.m.,

Ulrich Museum of Art, WSU, ulrich.wichita.edu.

What to see, do and eat in Wichita

What to see, do and eat in Wichita Our first guide, 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.

Blade & Timber 535 W. Douglas Ave., Ste. 160 213-3961 bladeandtimber.com Want to do something AXEceptional in Wichita? Book a new adventure at Blade & Timber axe throwing and live like a lumberjack! With nine fully-enclosed axe throwing lanes available, safety-certified coaches spend time with each guest to master the bullseye before playing a variety of axe throwing games. Large-group discounts available. Book a shared lane or private lane for up to six people during 1.5-hour reservation slots at bladeandtimber.com. Walk-ins welcome during regular hours. Open Monday-Thursday 4 to 10 p.m., Friday 2 to 10 p.m., Saturday noon to 10 p.m., and Sunday 2 to 10 p.m.

Botanica, The Wichita Gardens 701 Amidon | 264-0448 botanica.org This botanical oasis features more than 30 gardens, including 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 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

with extended hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays until 8 p.m. from April-September, and Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m. April-October. Call or visit website 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 7.

Carriage Factory Gallery 128 E. 6th St., Newton (316) 284-2749 carriagefactoryartgallery.com Listed in the National Register of Historic Places, this fine arts gallery is housed in a two-story carriage factory founded in Newton in 1883.You’ll find landscapes, contemporary and impressionist art, plus photography, ceramics and sculptures for sale by Kansas and regional artists. Special art displays and music are featured the Third Thursday of each month from 6 to 8 p.m. The Carriage Factory Art Gallery is publisher of “Blackbear Bosin: Keeper of the Indian Spirit” about the prominent Native-American Kansas artist. Copies may be purchased at the gallery or online at www.blackbearbosin.com. The gallery and gift shop are open noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday. Guided tours, classes and facility rental available. See website for more information. Gallery and adjacent park are a half block from downtown Newton, a friendly town just 30 miles north of Wichita on I-135. See ad, page 6.

Cowtown 1865 W. Museum Blvd. | 350-3323 oldcowtown.org One of the oldest living-history museums in the Midwest, Cowtown’s 23 acres encompass 70 historic and re-created buildings. Restored original homes represent both the upper-class as well as more rustic lodgings.

The five-acre 1880 DeVore Farm demonstrates 19th century agricultural methods and features livestock, crops and equipment. Established in 1952, Cowtown’s unique programming chronicles Wichita’s transformation from a frontier settlement to a cattle town to an agricultural and manufacturing area. The museum is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, the highest national recognition and one attained by only 3 percent of the nation’s estimated 34,144 museums. Visit the gift shop and browse for unique Kansas-made items and Old West souvenirs. See website for special events. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Monday in summer and Sunday-Monday in winter. Group rates and tours available.

Exploration Place 300 N. McLean Blvd. | 660-0600 exploration.org Exploration Place is Kansas’ premier hands-on science center for all ages, located on a 20-acre site along the Arkansas River in Wichita’s downtown Museums on the River district. Nine hands-on exhibit areas include the 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. At the newly updated Digital Dome Theater, encounter an immersive experience unlike any other under the largest domed screen in the state. 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 7.

Mid-America All-Indian Center 650 N. Seneca | 350-3340 theindiancenter.org 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 Continued on page 10.

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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 artworks 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.

Sedgwick County Zoo 5555 Zoo Blvd. 316-660-WILD (9453) | scz.org The Sedgwick County Zoo is home to 3,000 individual animals of nearly 400 different species. Voted Kansas’ No. 1 outdoor family attraction, the zoo is home to Amur tigers and red pandas from Asia, Humboldt penguins and capybaras from South America, and wallaroos from Australia. Cross the bridge to the Downing Gorilla Forest Reserve and be immersed in the natural habitat of the lowland gorilla. Take a boat ride through the canal and share the water with an African elephant herd in the Reed Family Elephants of the Zambezi River Valley habitat, which boasts more than five acres of outdoor space, an indoor facility,

and the world’s largest elephant pool at 550,000 gallons. Open 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. March through October, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. November through February. Closed only for Zoobilee in early September.

Ulrich Museum of Art at Wichita State University 1845 Fairmount St. | 978-3664 ulrich.wichita.edu As the region’s source for modern and contemporary art, the Ulrich Museum of Art at Wichita State University connects viewers with artists and artworks that reflect our world today. Visitors can explore and enjoy 20th- and 21st-century art with exhibitions that feature local, regional, national and international artists and include selections from our permanent collection. 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 TuesdayFriday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday 1 to 5 p.m.; closed Mondays and major/university holidays. Free admission and parking. Download the Ulrich Museum of Art mobile app from the App Store and Google Play for multi-media self-guided tours, interactive maps, and information on

galleries, events, membership and accessibility. See ad, inside back cover.

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 eightacre 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. Closed Mondays and major holidays. Free admission on Saturdays. See ad coupon, page 7.

Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum 204 S. Main | 265-9314 wichitahistory.org

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Celebrating its 80th anniversary, the museum is located in downtown Wichita’s original City Hall with its 170-foot clock tower. This exceptional AAM-accredited museum features exhibits on all four floors exploring Wichita and Sedgwick County’s rich history and cultural heritage. The museum maintains a collection of 90,000 artifacts used to tell the stories through dozens of exhibits, including a Wichita-built 1916 Jones Six automobile in an early garage setting, a full-scale Victorian home interior and the building’s original 1890s Mayor’s Office. Core exhibits explore a vibrant history from settlement in 1865 to the era of avia-

tion and electric guitars. Check website for programs, exhibit news and special events. Museum and Gift Shop are open TuesdayFriday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and weekends 1 to 5 p.m. Museum admission: $5 adults, $2 children (6-12).

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 4.

I-135 (turn east at 61st Street exit) at the intersection of North Oliver and 61st Street. See ad on inside front cover.

Karg Art Glass 111 N. Oliver, Kechi | (316) 744-2442 rollinkarg.com

Music Theatre Wichita Century II | 265-3107 MTWichita.org Not produced for over 20 years by MTW, “Sound of Music” opens the 48th season with performances June 12-16. The season continues with “An American in Paris,” a Broadway classic inspired by the Academy Award winning film. The musical with memorable George Gershwin melodies takes center stage June 26-30. “A Chorus Line,” winner of nine Tony awards and the Pulitzer Prize, returns to the Wichita stage July 10-14. Next up July 24-28 is “Chicago,” with its signature Fosse moves and catchy Kander and Ebb tunes. “In the Heights,” Lin-Manuel Miranda’s pre-“Hamilton” creation, will be staged Aug. 7-11. Each season features professional performers from New York working with gifted Midwestern artists to create fully orchestrated musical productions. Season tickets available. Performances are Wednesday-Sunday evenings with weekend matinees at Century II Concert Hall. See ad, page 5.

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, heart 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

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, Continued on page 12.

Gallery 12 412 E. Douglas | 267-5915 wichitagallery12.com Conveniently located in downtown Wichita, this unique 42-year-old cooperative art gallery was recently expanded to feature even more 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. Artworks on display are both traditional and abstract, and include watercolors, oils, acrylics, pastels, prints, photography, pottery, sculpture and hand-blown glass. The

Monthly community discussions with a panel of local experts and topics that impact our daily lives. Always free and open to all. Learn more at EngageICT.org.

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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 49-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 49-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.

espresso, mocha cappuccino; an iced coffee drink (mocha, French vanilla, hazelnut and caramel); or flavored iced tea. Open 6:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday-Friday and 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Catering offered. Site available for parties and private functions. Check us out on Facebook, Instagram or skoopp for promotions. See ad, page 10.

Mexico Café Delano 555 W. Douglas | 264-1121 Starting with Mary Villar Espinoza 49 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 MondaySaturday for lunch 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Live music 6 to 8 p.m. Saturdays with owner William on keys and serving light menu. Visit our other family-owned restaurant, now reopened at its former location from the 1970s at 1860 S. Hillside. For catering or frozen enchiladas, call William at 871-8686. Find us at the Green Acres Farmers Market Tuesdays from 3 to 6 p.m. and at the Hutchinson fairgrounds the first Sunday of each month.

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

Eggcetera 242 N. Mosley | 263-1787 Extensive breakfast and lunch menu served in an exposed-brick setting in Old Town. Breakfast menu features create-yourown omelets, quiche, sweet potato pancakes, huevos rancheros, Belgian malted waffle and egg sandwiches. For lunch, try a cheeseburger, sandwich or panini served with steak fries, house potatoes or Waldorf salad. Or dig into one of the house specialties: fajitas, chimichangas, carnitas chile verde, 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,

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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 and 2018 by the Bourbon Review. This casual eatery features an eclectic menu complemented by local artwork and a wide variety of signature cocktails crafted from house-infused vodkas. All sandwiches are created with 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.

DeFazio’s 2706 Amidon | 838-0709 defaziositalian.com For 35 years, chef-owner Pietro DeFazio’s extensive and authentic menu has made this family-owned and operated Italian restaurant a local favorite. In 2016 a Kansas Restaurant & Hospitality Association survey of favorite eateries placed the restaurant in the Top Ten in the state. Past accolades include favorite Italian Restaurant in the Wichita Eagle Reader’s Choice contest, Best Quaint Italian eatery, Best Lasagna, and Best of Wichita. The menu features antipasto, arancini and calamari. Specialties include Chicken Piccata, Shrimp Scampi and Steak Pizzaiola as well as a variety of pasta and homestyle pizzas, submarine sandwiches and calzones. An array of homemade desserts includes cannoli, zeppole and cream puffs. DeFazio’s grinds its own sausage, and makes the breads and sauces fresh every day. With fresh modern interior, affordable wine list, carry-out, children’s menu and private party room, DeFazio’s is suitable for any occasion. Open Wednesday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday. Closed Monday-Tuesday. Reservations accepted for parties of eight or more. Full menu online. See ad, page 13.

Krab Kingz Seafood 784 N. West St. | 260-1678 Come taste the flavorful Florida seafood experience. Franchise owner Karla Neumann-Campbell has teamed up with Krab Kingz founder Brandon LaMar Martin, whose garage business expanded to a food truck and then to several locations from Texas to Kansas City. A KC native, Karla knew the local love of Southern seafood and brought the concept to Wichita. The seafood boils are made fresh-to-order with crab legs, shrimp, potatoes, sausage, corn and egg in a casual setting reminiscent of a seaside shack. Menu includes lobster crawfish, hand-battered fish and shrimp crab cakes and hush puppies complemented by honey garlic, Cajun, lemon pepper or spicy butter. For non-seafood lovers, chicken is available. Complete your Southern eating experience

with sweet tea and key lime pie. Kids’ menu. Check us out on Facebook and mention this ad for a chance to win a free dinner. Opens at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday-Saturday and at noon on Sunday. Closes at 8:30 p.m. TuesdayWednesday; 9:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; and 8 p.m. Sunday.

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.

KMUW-FM 89.1 121 N. Mead, Suite 200 | 978-6789 kmuw.org A listener-supported public radio station licensed to Wichita State University, KMUW combines the best of public radio programming with locally produced news and programs. The station offers intelligent, civil discussion of ideas balanced with jazz, roots, blues, bluegrass and world music. For programs, podcasts, local news and special events, visit the website. See ad, page 11.

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Town & Country 4702 W. Kellogg | 316-943-0761 A family-owned and operated restaurant serving family dining at affordable prices since 1958. Mesquite-grilled USDA Choice aged steaks, prime rib, hand-breaded chicken-fried steaks, grilled or fried seafood, chicken, hamburgers, and a full selection of salads and sandwiches. Homemade cinnamon rolls served with entrees are a 50-year tradition. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday-Thursday, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Breakfast served daily until 11:30 a.m. Friendly service, relaxing atmosphere for business travelers. Lobster and prime rib available daily. Special prices for children and senior citizens. Full bar service starts at 5 p.m. daily. See ad, page 12.

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Lindsborg is a sweet little place. Established 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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dining and a microbrewery make for a perfect day trip or weekend get-away. The new greens at Prairie Trails Public Golf Course will satisfy any golfer or, if disc golf is more your style, play a round at our new course. El Dorado offers a lively year-round calendar of events, including the El Dorado

Storm the Dam, June 1. Only 30 miles from downtown Wichita at turnpike exits 71 or 76. Check out our website or stop by and say hello. See ad, page 15.

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McPherson 1111 E. Kansas | (800) 324-8022 visitmcpherson.com

Newton Newton Convention & Visitors Bureau (316) 284-3642 | tonewton.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. McPherson’s Lakeside Park also plays host to the nationally acclaimed Kansas Barn Sale during the first weekend of October. 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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El Dorado . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Sedgwick County Zoo . . . . . . . 8, 10

Exploration Place . . . . . . . . . . 6, 7, 9

Sweet Basil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Gallery 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4, 11

Town & Country . . . . . . . . . . 12, 13

Horizontes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Ulrich Museum of Art . . . . . . 3, 10, inside back cover

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 16.

2019 event highlights

• Jan. 26: Kansas Day Celebration at Kauffman Museum • Feb. 12: Kings Singers at Bethel College • April 26: Apple Blossom Festival • April 27: Bark in the Park • May 5: Downtown Car Show • June 8-9: Flower & Garden Tour Learn more about these and many other events on our calendar and plan your next visit.

ToNewton.com

Newton Convention & Visitors Bureau

Inside Newton City Hall (316) 284-3642 • ToNewton.com facebook.com/VisitNewtonKS 16 l

What to see, do and eat in Wichita

Hutchinson . . . 15, inside back cover Karg Art Glass . . inside front cover, 11 KMUW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 13

Villar’s Mexico Café . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Wichita Art Museum . . . . . . . 3, 7, 10

Krab Kingz Seafood . . . . . . . . . . 13

Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Le Monde Café . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Wichita State University . . . . . . . . 3

Lindsborg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Women’s Fair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Two amazing experiences. One place on Earth.

HUTCHINSON, KANSAS

1100 North Plum St. Hutchinson, Kansas 67501 620.662.2305 www.cosmo.org

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3650 East Avenue G Hutchinson, Kansas 67501 866.755.3450 www.underkansas.org

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Buy your ticket online or in person at COSMOSPHERE or STRATACA within 10 days and receive a $5.00 discount* when you purchase the BLAST PASS at Strataca and the ALL-ACCESS MISSION PASS at the Cosmosphere. *Just present your pass from one attraction at the second attraction for a discount.

117 North Walnut Hutchinson, Kansas 67501 800.691.4262 For information about attractions, shopping and dining, go to www.visithutch.com

Joan Miroâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s massive glass-and-marble mosaic mural (below), which was unveiled on the faĂ§ade of the Ulrich Museum at Wichita State in 1978, is the only one of its kind in the world. During the past few years, scores of murals have appeared throughout Wichita, and in late 2018 one painted on a grain elevator (above) earned the Guinness World Record distinction for being the largest mural painted by a single artist.

ICT murals