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The Wichita Times Dining&More magazine is published twice a year by Matrix Media Inc., a locally owned company founded in 1993 which also publishes Travel Kansas magazine. The listings included in this edition can be found online at wichitatimesonline.com and wichitadiningandmore.com. For information about advertising in the next edition, call 316-264-5850 or email cmines@aol.com. To order additional print copies, please send $5 per copy to The Wichita Times, 111 N. Mosley Ste. 201, Wichita, KS 67202. © 2015 Matrix Media Inc. Wichita Times is a registered trademark of Matrix Media Inc. No part of the magazine can be reproduced without the express written consent of Matrix Media Inc. Wichita Times is not affiliated with any of the companies represented in the guide and assumes no responsibility for their goods or services.
Opera star Samuel Ramey and glass sets by Chihuly star in Wichita Symphony performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Area calendar highlights January-June . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Museums, Attractions & Theater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Map of Wichita . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9 Shopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Restaurants: East, Downtown/Old Town, West . . . . . . . . . . 11 Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 In the Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 On the cover: Wichita artist Doug Billings often uses recognizable Wichita images, such as Exploration Place, in his paintings and lithographs. He received a master of fine arts degree from Wichita State in printmaking and drawing, and is currently director of the Tallgrasss Prairie Press Printmaking Studio at the Wichita Center for the Arts. His work may be seen there, at Gallery XII and in many private offices and buildings in Wichita. Above: Concerts are among the many events planned for the 2015 Wichita Riverfest May 29-June 6 in the downtown area.
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Exploration Place celebrates15 years ince opening in 2000, nearly 3 million visitors have experienced the interactive exhibits housed in the iconic structure on the Arkansas River in the heart of Wichita’s Museums on the River district. As STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) initiatives gain momentum nationally, Exploration Place President Jan Luth sees the Wichita science and discovery center as being an integral part of Kansas efforts. “We want to position Exploration Place as a leader in STEM education,” said Luth, who came to Wichita from Florida in 2010 to take over as president. “We see ourselves as a community collaborator.” The goal is to “keep this place dynamic and fast paced as well as meet the needs of the community,” Luth said. “But the trick is you have to make it fun. That’s what a science center is supposed to be about.” After a decade of dreaming, planning and fund-raising, the $62 million, 100,000-square-foot science museum and state’s largest dome theater opened on 20 acres in April 2000. The dramatic structure was designed by internationally acclaimed architect Moshe Safdie, whose work is distinguished by dramatic curves, geometric patterns, massive windows, and surrounding open green spaces. To keep people coming back, Exploration Place periodically reinvents its exhibit spaces through national traveling exhibitions, rejuvenation of favorite exhibits, and the addition of entirely new permanent exhibits. CreatorSpace opened in late December; a new Kansas Kids Connect exhibit area will open this fall; and plans are under way for new aviation exhibits in the Exploring Flight and Design Pavilion to open in 2017, according to Luth. It can take seven years of research, design and fund-raising to turn an exhibit idea into reality, she said. Exploration Place also is explor-
ing an aquifer exhibit since that has been such an important topic in the Midwest recently. “We want to help educate the community and find solutions,” she said. In recent years Exploration Place has emphasized growing its educational programs to reach more in the community through programming not only for teachers, students, homeschool families and Scout groups but also for local businesses and colleges. While visitors appreciate new exhibits, they also have favorites they return to time and again, Luth noted. One perennial favorite -- Where Kids Rule, a three-story castle filled with 60 mostly STEM-related activities for preschool and elementary children – underwent renovation in 2011. Kansas in Miniature, an intricate, animated re-creation of Kansas in the 1950s when Eisenhower was president, remains a favorite among visitors. In the exhibit, trains weave through terrain that includes 120
Visiting Exploration Pl ace 300 N. McLean Blvd.: Open MondaySaturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed Mondays after Labor Day through mid-March) and Sunday noon to 5 p.m. Dome theater tickets may be purchased separately. No charge to visit gift shop. Discount admission for youth and seniors. See Exploration.org for show times and more information.
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scenes from across Kansas, including a tiny carnival and drive-in theater as well as landmarks such as the Brookville Hotel, Chase County Courthouse, Beaumont’s wooden water tower and Wichita’s first NuWay Café. The display features 51 animations, 125 buildings, 200 period vehicles, 1,000 people and 3,000 trees, shrubs and flowers. Around the perimeter are geological sites such as Castle Rock, Chalk Hills, Flint Hills, Mushroom Rock and Red Hills. The “wind wall” in the aviation area will be retained in the aviation exhibit area because of its popularity, according to Luth. The wall is made up of thousands of tiny reflective discs that show air currents generated by a real airplane propeller and two wind generators. An exhibit that became a surprise favorite is the KEVA Planks Art and Architecture Studio, Luth said. Popular with both adults and chil-
Opposite page: The exhibition Wildlife Rescue will take a look at endangered species Jan. 24 to April 26. Clockwise from top: Goose
and other materials to make simple toys or machines.” In addition to offering hands-on activities with circuits, lights and sound, the room also is equipped with a small 3-D printer that will run every day. “So far we’ve made ornaments for a Christmas tree, a clock and a badge with an Exploration Place logo,” Bluml said. “The goal of the hands-on activities is to spark that ingenuity and innovation in children that someday could make them our next big thinkers, scientists and inventors.” Other permanent exhibits allow adults and children to fly a flight simulator, dig for fossils, stand in a tornado simulator and walk inside a seven-foot-tall human mouth. Visitors can also see shows in the 160-seat Boeing Dome Theater & Planetarium, attend a live science
Bumps! The Science of Fear examines how the body responds to this universal emotion from May 23 to Sept. 7. Exploration Place’s aviation programming includes summer camps. The KEVA Planks studio has proven popular with both adults and children. Director Jan Luth poses with participants in the newly opened CreatorSpace.
dren, the area has also been used by businesses for team-building exercises. The studio allow adults and children to build intricate structures from small wooden planks. The CreatorSpace that opened in late December is a separate area for kids to make, tinker, plan and create their own inventions. Educators have found that children are losing the art of working with their hands and some do not even know how to tie a simple knot, said Christina Bluml, director of marketing. “CreatorSpace sparks you to create new things,” she said. “The room is our effort in joining the worldwide maker movement to get kids to use their hands. In the space we use things like cardboard, foam, dowel rods
show and play MiniGolf outside in the summer. Exploration Place offers summer camps as well as special programming during spring break and summer vacation. And it’s not just for kids – Exploration Place participates in Wichita’s Senior Wednesday lecture program. Upcoming traveling exhibits include Wildlife Rescue Jan. 24 to April 26 where visitors will encounter endangered species and meet the people dedicated to helping them survive. They will be able to interact with puppets and take a simulated flight on an ultralight to guide young whooping cranes along their first migratory route. From May 23-Sept. 7, Goose Bumps! The Science of Fear will explore the fight or flight response and see how the brain processes the response to fear. A new film, “Animalopolis,” opens Jan. 17 in the Boeing Dome Theater and Planetarium. “The Last Reef,” featuring iridescent tropical reefs and a million jellyfish, opens June 20. The film was produced by the Academy Award-nominated creators of the off-Broadway show “STOMP.” Check the website for time for films and live science shows. – By Cynthia Mines
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Historic Fox Theatre, 18 E. First, Hutchinson, 620-663-1981.
Jan. 1-27 Photographs by Justin Bayles and
ceramics by Karen Tevis, Gallery XII, 412 E. Douglas, 267-5915.
Jan. 1- March 8 “Ordinary Extraordinary: Billy Morrow Jackson,” Wichita Art Museum, 268-4921.
Jan. 17-18 Wichita Symphony: Tchaikovsky’s
Second, 8 p.m., Wichita Symphony Orchestra, 267-7658
Jan. 18 Nora Jane Struthers and the Party
Line, Prairie Window Concert Series, Dyck Arboretum of the Plains, Hesston, 620-327-8127.
Jan. 24 -April 26 Wildlife Rescue Traveling Exhibit, Exploration Place, 660-0600. Jan. 29 St. Louis Brass, Hesston-Bethel
Performing Arts Series, Hesston College, 620327-8158.
Jan. 29 - March 28 “Always, Patsy Cline,” Roxy’s Downtown (formally Cabaret Oldtown), starring Cindy Summers and Christine Tasheff, show at 8 p.m., doors open at 7 p.m., 265-4400.
Jan. 21 Fab Four, 7:30 p.m., Orpheum
Jan. 30 - Feb. 1 Wichita Symphony: Time for Three in Blue Jeans, 8 p.m., Wichita Symphony Orchestra, 267-7658.
Children’s Theatre & Dance Center and Once Upon a Time Players, based on the original novel, 201 Lulu, 262-2282.
Jan. 23 Ricky Skaggs, 8 p.m., Orpheum Theatre, selectaseat.com.
Jan. 30- Feb. 24 Paintings by Lyda Andrews and ceramics by Eugene Stucky, Gallery XII, 412 E. Douglas, 267-5915.
Jan. 14 -18 “Varekai,” Cirque du Soleil, Intrust
Intellectual Property Donor, In Living Color: Art on Paper from the Permanent Collection” and “Ulrich Underground: Shock Print,” Ulrich Museum of Art, Wichita State, 978-3664.
Jan. 10 -11 Bridal & Event Expo, 10 a.m.5 p.m., Century II Exhibition & Convention Halls. Jan. 14 -17 “The Wizard of Oz,” Wichita
Bank Arena, intrustbankarena.com.
Jan. 17 3rd Annual Smallgrass Film Festival, family-friendly films, including “Babe” and the opening of “Animalopolis,” Boeing Dome Theater, Exploration Place, exploration.org.
Jan. 17 A Band Called Honalee, 7:30 p.m.,
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Jan. 24 Opening reception for “Evan Roth//
Jan. 24 - April 18 “Evan Roth // Intellectual Property Donor,” Ulrich Museum of Art, Wichita State, 978-3664.
Jan. 31 Harlem Globetrotters, Intrust Arena, 2 and 7 p.m., selectaseat.com.
February Feb. 3-5 “Sister Act,” Theater League Broad-
way in Wichita, Century II, theaterleague.com/ Wichita.
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Wichita Symphony combines opera and art masterworks
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he Wichita Symphony will combine the musical masterpiece “Bluebeard’s Castle” with native Kansan opera star Samuel Ramey and large-scale works of world-renown glass artist Dale Chihuly in a performance at 8 p.m. on March 13 and 3 p.m. at March 15 at Century II. Daniel Hege will direct the orchestra for the semi-staged one-act opera by Bela Bartok starring Ramey, a Wichita State alumnus and faculty member, in the title role and mezzo-soprano Nancy Maultsby in the role of Bluebeard’s wife Judith. The sets by Chihuly were originally designed for performances of “Bluebeard” by the Seattle Symphony in 2007. Representing the seven mysterious doors of Bluebeard’s Castle, towering 14-foot tall podiums revolve at appropriate times in the performance, revealing works of art that illuminate secrets of Bluebeard’s dark past. This presentation of Chihuly’s sets marks only the fifth time that his creations for “Bluebeard’s Castle” have been seen at an American symphony orchestra. Chihuly’s work is included in more than 200 museum collections worldwide, including the famous Confetti Chandelier and Persian Seaform Installation at the Wichita Art Museum. Ramey, one of the most heralded bass and bass-baritones on opera and concert stages of the past three decades, recorded “Bluebeard’s
Feb. 5- March 28 “My Sweetheart is Smok-
ing Hot or The Valentine Day from Hell,” Mosley Street Melodrama, 263-0222.
Feb. 5 Wichita Home Show 2015, Century II, 267-7658. Feb. 5-8, 12-15 “Doubt, A Parable,” Hutchinson Theatre Guild, hutchinsontheatre.com.
Feb. 6- 8 Sesame Street Live: Let’s Dance, Intrust Arena, selectaseat.com. Feb. 6 - March 8 Scholastic Art Awards
Castle” on the Sony label with the Hungarian State Opera Orchestra. Ramey has also performed the work for the Metropolitan Opera. For ticket information, call 267-5259 or visit wichitasymphony.org.
Feb. 7 Opening reception and artist talk, “Rural Tranquility,” featuring the artwork of Stephen Perry, Angela Pickman, Belinda Skiles, 7 p.m., Carriage Factory Art Gallery, Newton, 316-284-2749. Feb. 7- June 7 Japanese Print Exhibition
2015, Wichita Center for the Arts, wcfta.com.
Feb. 7- May 31 “Five Alchemists: Contem-
porary Photographers Explore 19th-Century Techniques,” Wichita Art Museum, wichitaart museum.org.
Feb. 19 Curator’s Talk: Keith F. Davis, “Looking at American Daguerreotypes,” 6 p.m., Wichita Art Museum, wichitaartmuseum.org. Feb. 20 2015 Wichita Regional Science &
Engineering Fair, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Exploration Place, exploration.org.
Feb. 20-22 Women’s Fair, 385 exhibitors and vendors, cooking demonstrations, fashion shows. Friday business workshop, keynote speakers, shopping, food, Century II, womensfair.com.
Exhibition 2015, Wichita Center for the Arts, wcfta.com.
Feb. 11 “Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles,”
Feb. 7 Free Family Fun Fair, Botanica, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. botanica.org.
7:30 p.m., Century II, 303-8100.
Feb. 21 Benefit Powwow, Mid-America AllIndian Center, theindiancenter.org.
Feb. 14 Wichita Symphony: Pops Goes to
Feb. 21- July 12 “Chipping the Block,
the Movies, a Valentine’s Day Concert, 8 p.m., Wichita Symphony Orchestra, 267-7658.
Feb. 17 Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band,
7:30 p.m., Intrust Bank Arena, selectaseat.com.
Painting the Silk: The Color Prints of Norma Bassett Hall,” Wichita Art Museum, wichitaart museum.org. Continued on page 6.
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Calendar Continued from page 5. The daguerreotype “Clown,” circa 1850-55, is on display at the Wichita Art Museum from Jan. 17-May 10 as part of the exhibition “Photographic Wonders: American Daguerreotypes from the NelsonAtkins Museum of Art.” The daguerreotype, which dates to 1839, was the first practical method for permanently capturing an image photographically. The exhibition includes 82 works from a collection accumulated by Kansas City-based Hallmark Cards.
Feb. 23 The King’s Singers, Hesston-Bethel
Performing Arts Series, 7:30 p.m., Hesston College, 620-327-8158.
Feb. 27- March 24 Paintings by Carolyn
Denver, Final Friday opening Feb. 27, Gallery XII, 412 E. Douglas, 267-5915.
Feb. 27- Jume 21 Bridging Art and Science featuring student artwork linking science and art, Exploration Place, exploration.org. Feb. 28 Australian Bee Gees Show, 8 p.m., Orpheum, selectaseat.com.
March March 2-4 “Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story,”
Century II, theaterleague.com/Wichita.
March 6 Ailey II, Orpheum Theatre, 8 p.m., selectaseat.com.
Heroes, Intrust Bank Arena, selectaseat.com.
March 13, 15 Wichita Symphony Orchestra features Kansas native Samuel Ramey as Bluebeard with artwork by Dale Chihuly, 8 p.m. on Friday and 3 p.m. on Sunday, Century II, WichitaSymphony.org or 267-7658. March 14-22 Go Wild Spring Break, bird
spotting activities, special animal demos, Exploration Place, exploration.org.
March 27- April 21 In memoriam: paintings
March 7 Miranda Lambert concert, 7:30 p.m.,
by Hermine Greywall and glass by Robin Lies, Gallery XII, 412 E. Douglas, 267-5915.
March 7 9th Annual Death by Chocolate, fundraiser for Exploration Place, 7 p.m., 660-0620.
March 27-May 10 National Fiber Directions
Intrust Bank Arena, selectaseat.com.
March 9 ABBA Mania, 7:30 p.m., Orpheum, selectaseat.com. March 12-15 Disney on Ice: Princesses and
Exhibition 2015, opening reception March 27, Wichita Center for the Arts, wcfta.com.
March 31 Fleetwood Mac, 8 p.m., Intrust Bank Arena, selectaseat.com. March 31- April 2 “Chicago,” Century II, theaterleague.com/Wichita.
April 23 Party for the Planet, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Sedgwick County Zoo, scz.org.
April 24 -May 26 Paintings by Cathy Fiorelli and functional pottery by Gary Lincoln, Final Friday opening April 24, Gallery XII, 412 E. Douglas, 267-5915.
April 25 “Cinderella” by Prokofiev Russian National Ballet Theatre, 7 p.m., Century II, presented by Wichita Grand Opera, 855-755-SEAT, wichitagrandopera.org. April 25-26 Vettes & Harleys at the Hutchinson Zoo, hutchgov.com/zoo.
May May 2 World Penguin Day, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sedgwick County Zoo, scz.org. May 2 Cinco de Mayo Celebration, downtown Hutchinson, 620-664-0549.
April April 4 Easter Eggstravaganza, 8:30 a.m.-
3 p.m., Sedgwick County Zoo, scz.org.
May 2 11th annual Newton Downtown Car Show, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., 316-283-0391, newtondowntowncarshow.com.
April 9 Jason Aldean, 7:30 p.m., Intrust Bank
May 2- October Old Town Farmer’s Market,
Arena, selectaseat.com.
“Propulsion Paintings” is part of the exhibition “Evan Roth//Intellectual Property Donor,” on display at the Ulrich Museum from Jan.24April 18.
Window Concert Series, Dyck Arboretum of the Plains, Hesston, 620-327-8127.
every Saturday 7 a.m. to noon.
April 16 -19 “Steel Magnolias,” Flag Theatre, 310 N. Main, Hutchinson, 620-662-1601.
May 3 6th Annual Sand Plum Bicycle Classic, Hutchinson, 620-663-6179.
April 17-18 Kansas Mennonite Relief Sale,
May 3 Cinco de Mayo Celebration, noon-6 p.m., Sedgwick County Zoo, scz.org.
quilt auction, crafts, food, Kansas State Fairgrounds, Hutchinson, kansas.mccsale.org.
April 18 Civil War Day, Cowtown, cowtown.org.
May 3 Car Show, Mid-America All-Indian Center, theindiancenter.org.
April 19 Barnaby Bright, 4 p.m., Prairie
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Our first guide to dining out, published in fall 1995, was such a success we expanded the publication to include information about shopping, museums, attractions, theater, special events and In the Area opportunities. The magazine is now published twice a year and distributed to area hotels, Wichita MidContinent Airport, the Wichita Convention & Visitors Bureau and other tourist information centers. The listings are also online at wichitatimesonline.com.
334 N. Mead | 350-3245 www.WichitaCityArts.org
Botanica, The Wichita Gardens 701 Amidon | 264-0448 botanica.org Located at Murdock and Amidon, this botanical paradise features the Downing Children’s Garden with an array of interactive areas for children to explore and the Chinese Garden of Friendship (scheduled to open in spring 2015). The gardens feature more than 4,000 species of plants both native and new to the region as well as multiple sculptures and water features in 26 themed display gardens, including the Butterfly Garden, Woodland Bird Garden, Shakespearean Garden, Sensory Garden and Wildflower Meadow. Seasonal exhibits such as the spring tulip display, the Butterfly House (June-September) and the fall chrysanthemum display invite return trips through the seasons. Year-round hours are Monday-Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with seasonal extended hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays until 8 p.m. April through September, and Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m. April through October. Call or visit the website for more information about special events, weekly lunchtime lectures, educational programs and workshops, group tours, membership, facility rentals and volunteer opportunities. See coupon, page 4.
and regional artists. Special art displays and music are featured the Third Thursday of each month from 6 to 8 p.m. The Carriage Factory Art Gallery is publisher of “Blackbear Bosin: Keeper of the Indian Spirit” about the prominent Native-American Kansas artist. Copies may be purchased at the gallery or online at www.blackbearbosin.com. The gallery and gift shop are open noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday. Guided tours and facility rental available. See website for more information. Gallery and adjacent park are a half block from downtown Newton, a friendly town just 30 miles north of Wichita on I-135. See ad, page 6.
Located in the historic Old Town district, CityArts is a focal point for the arts in Wichita. Local and regional art is on display in four exhibition galleries that debut new exhibits monthly. Admission is free to all galleries. The majority of works on display are for sale, and CityArts also has a unique Boutique gift shop full of one-of-a-kind artwork, jewelry and unique gifts made by local and regional artists. Adults, teens and youth are invited to express their creativity by enrolling in one of the many art classes offered year-round. CityArts offers classes for beginners to experts in many mediums, including digital arts, painting, drawing, glassblowing, pottery and photography. It is the only facility in the area that offers glassblowing classes. CityArts is part of the Final Friday Gallery Crawl. Hours are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 9 a.m. Continued on page 9.
Carriage Factory Art Gallery 128 E. 6th St., Newton 316-284-2749 carriagefactoryartgallery.com Listed in the National Register of Historic Places, this fine arts gallery is housed in a two-story carriage factory founded in Newton in 1883.You’ll find landscapes, contemporary and impressionist art, plus photography, ceramics and sculptures for sale by Kansas
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Kansas Star Casino, Mulvane . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
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Gallery XII . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Karg Art Glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Century II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Greatroom, The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Lake Afton Public Observatory . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Cero’s Candy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Hog Wild Pit Bar-B-Q . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Le Monde Café & Deli . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
CityArts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Hot Stone Korean Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Cowtown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Hutchinson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Legends at DoubleTree by Hilton Wichita Airport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Crown Uptown Dinner Theatre . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Intrust Bank Arena . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Lindsborg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
DeFazio’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Kansas African American Museum . . . . . . . . . 19
Marion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Eggcetera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Kansas Aviation Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
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Town & Country . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
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Cowtown is one of the oldest living-history museums in the Midwest. Historic Wichita Cowtown Inc. works with the City of Wichita to further the Museum and its mission. 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 has the distinction of being accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, the highest national recognition achievable by a museum. Accreditation recognizes high standards in individual museums and ensures they continue to uphold public trust. Only 3 percent of the nation’s estimated 34,144 museums are accredited. The 23-acre site is home to 70 historic and re-created buildings; restored original homes represent both the emerging upper-class as well as more rustic lodgings. The five-acre 1880 DeVore Farm demonstrates 19th century agricultural methods and features livestock, crops and equipment. Visit the gift shop and browse for unique Kansas-made items and Old West souvenirs. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Monday in summer and Sunday-Monday in winter. Group rates and tours available.
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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 on page 4.
panda and Burmese brow-antlered deer. After
from across North America. Visit tallgrassfim-
exploring Asia navigate along a twisting path to
fest.com for screening times, venues and ticket
the Cessna Penguin Cove. Relax and watch the
information.
Mid-America All-Indian Center 650 N. Seneca | 350-3340 www.theindiancenter.org
penguins as they dive, swim and play. Feeling
lage and immerse you in The Downing Gorilla
Ulrich Museum of Art at Wichita State University 1845 Fairmount St. | 978-3664
Forest Reserve. Discover 3,000 animals of
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adventurous? A fifty-foot bridge will take you out of the market atmosphere of Nganda Vil-
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
The Indian Center is the only facility in Kansas solely dedicated to preserving and promoting the rich cultural history and heritage of American Indians in North America. Adults and children are immediately immersed in the American Indian history and culture from the moment they walk through the doors. Exhibits of traditional and contemporary art depict the American Indian cultures of the past and present. The Indian Center is home to the largest permanent collection of original artwork created by Blackbear Bosin, one of the founders of the Indian Center and creator of Wichita’s iconic Keeper of the Plains sculpture. On the path to visit the 44-foot tall Keeper of the Plains sculpture are two memorial gardens dedicated to renowned American Indian artists Woody Crumbo and Blackbear Bosin. The gift shop offers handcrafted jewelry, baskets, pottery, books, music and botanicals. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday.
Sedgwick County Zoo 5555 Zoo Blvd. | 316-660-WILD (9453) scz.org
only the day of Zoobilee. Visit website when planning your visit for more information.
presents an endless stream of groundbreaking exhibitions, prominent guest speakers and compelling performances which explore the art of our time. Included in the collection are works by Joan Miro, Gordon Parks, Robert Motherwell, Joan Mitchell and Alexander Calder. Educational programs give students and the public the opportunity to interact with exhibits and artists. The museum’s outdoor sculpture collection, one of the top 10 outdoor
Tallgrass Film Association Various Locations tallgrassfilmfest.com The Tallgrass Film Association presents
sculpture collections in the U.S. (2006 Public Art Review magazine), is located throughout WSU’s 330-acre campus and is always open. Visitors can enjoy monumental works by such seminal figures as Henry Moore, Robert Indi-
year-round special screenings highlighting the
ana, Tom Otterness, Andy Goldsworthy and
best independent films from around the world
Louise Nevelson. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 5
as well as many of Wichita’s cultural locations
p.m. Tuesday-Friday and 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday
and organizations in addition to the Tallgrass
and Sunday; closed Mondays and major/uni-
International Film Festival, a hallmark of the
versity holidays. Free admission, parking and
city’s cultural landscape and one of MovieMak-
guided group tours. See ad, page 5.
er Magazine’s Top 25 Coolest Film Festivals on celebration of film, the 13th annual festival
Wichita Art Museum 1400 W. Museum Blvd. | 268-4921
takes place Oct. 14-18 in and around downtown
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Wichita and screens close to 200 movies from dozens of countries around the world, includ-
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The Ulrich Museum of Art, which just celebrated its 40th anniversary, develops and
ing features, documentaries and shorts. The
cludes the 50,000-square-foot Slawson Family
five-day festival also features four gala events,
Tiger Trek. The Asian-themed area encompass-
epic parties, midnight screenings, educational
Discover a nationally renowned collection of American art, including masterpieces by Mary Cassatt and Edward Hopper at the second largest art museum in Kansas. Peruse our galleries before experiencing fine food overlooking the beautiful scenery of the Arkansas River at the Muse Cafe. Shop in the unique Museum Store featuring hand-crafted goods by local artisans. Take a moment and gaze at Chihuly’s Confetti Chandelier and walk on art -- the Persian Seaform Ceiling can be viewed from below and above. Complete your
Wichita’s Premier Art Destination Since 1977
experience at the Wichita Art Museum in the Living Room, our interactive family friendly exhibition. Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. on
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Sundays. Closed Mondays and major holidays. Free admission on Saturdays. See ad coupon on page 4.
Wichita Center for the Arts 9112 E. Central | 634-2787 wcfta.com
Tuesday-Friday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and weekends 1 to 5 p.m. Museum admission: $5 adults, $2 children (6-12). Group discounts available.
Since 1920, the Wichita Center for the Arts has provided Wichita and the surrounding communities with applied arts education opportunities. The Center is the area’s longesttenured and most comprehensive visual and performing arts organization, producing
Music Theatre Wichita Century II | 265-3107
ten exhibitions per year in addition to three
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Each season features professional performers from New York and Hollywood, working hand in hand with gifted Midwestern artists to create fully orchestrated musical productions. The 44th season offers a mix of old and new favorites in an unexpected journey: “Aida,” June 10-14; “My Son Pinocchio,” June 24-28; “Billy Elliot,” July 8-12; “Big Fish,” July 22-26; and “Hello, Dolly,” Aug. 5-9. Season tickets available. Performances are WednesdaySunday evenings with weekend matinees at Century II Concert Hall. See ad, page 16.
on regional and national artists and feature the varied disciplines taught at the Mary R. Koch School of Visual Arts. Upcoming exhibitions include the Scholastic Art Awards, Feb. 6-March 8; Japanese Print Exhibition, Feb. 7-June 7; and National Fiber Directions Exhibition 2015, March 27- May 10. Gallery hours are 1 to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday; admission is free. The Mary R. Koch School of Visual Arts comprises a 9,500-square-foot continuing education facility dedicated to art instruction for adults, teens and children. The center is also home to the Creative Child Center Preschool, one of few arts-based preschools in the state. The 484-seat Irene Vickers Baker Theater produces several theater productions for adults and children each year. State-of-the-art renovations were made to the stage and house lighting and sound system in 2014. The spring performance is “Noises Off” by Michael Frayn, directed by Dan Schuster, April 17-19, 24-26. For tickets, call (316) 634-2787. Check website wcfta.com for information about membership, educational programs/classes, group tours, facility
Gallery XII 412 E. Douglas | 267-5915 Wichitagalleryxii.com Conveniently located in downtown Wichita, this unique 36-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 10.
Cero’s Candies 3429 E. Douglas | 264-5002 ceroscandy.com Cero’s has been making and selling candy and other tasty treats in Wichita for more than 125 years. The wonderful aroma of chocolate comes to you as soon as you step in the door. You can watch our confectioners make candy the old-fashioned way and then treat yourself to some of the best sweet treats. We have a wide selection to choose from including Chocolate Turtles, Caramels, Truffles, Creams, Toffee, Peanut Brittle, Nut Clusters, Artisan Marshmallows and many more. You can buy by the pound or just one sumptuous morsel. We also make ice cream. Now located in the College Hill area. Fall-winter hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday-Saturday; closed on Sunday. Please Continued on page 12.
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Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum 204 S. Main | 265-9314 wichitahistory.org Located in the heart of downtown Wichita in the original City Hall topped with its 170foot tall clock tower, this exceptional AAM-accredited museum features four floors of special and long-term exhibits examining Wichita and Sedgwick County’s rich history and cultural heritage. The museum’s collection of 70,000 artifacts includes a Wichita-built 1916 Jones Six automobile, a full-scale Victorian home interior and many others embodying the area’s vibrant history from its settlement in the 1860s to the era of aviation and electric guitars. Special exhibits include the “75th Anniversary Exhibit,” “Visual Art – Downtown’s Mid-Century Modernist Galleries” and “1960’s Youth Music Culture.” Museum and Gift Shop are open
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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. Pieces also are for sale at the Wichita Art Museum store. The studio and gallery are located in Kechi, just north of Wichita off I-135 (turn east at 61st Street exit) at the intersection of North Oliver and 61st Street. See ad on inside back cover.
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The Greatroom Wichita Marriott Hotel Kellogg and Webb Road 651-0333 The Greatroom features a comfortable seating area with approachable menu emphasizing fresh ingredients and small plates. Favorites include fresh-made pita chips with hummus, chipotle chicken skewers with cilantro dipping sauce, and warm goat cheese spread with grilled bread. For entrees, try the fish tacos, loaded steak salad, stuffed tortellini or tender grilled steak. An excellent place to gather with colleagues or friends and enjoy a signature cocktail or glass of wine from an extensive selection. Open daily for breakfast with Sunday brunch. Lunch and dinner daily with cocktails served 9 a.m. to midnight.
Hog Wild Pit Bar-B-Q 1200 S. Rock Rd. | 618-7227 662 E. 47th St. South | 522-7636 3550 N. Woodlawn | 684-1945 gohogwild.com Voted Readers Choice Best BBQ by Wichita and Hutchinson in 2014 for the fifth straight year, this poplar restaurant has five locations in Wichita (see West listings for additional addresses) in addition to restaurants in Hutchinson, Salina, Lawrence and El Dorado. Hog Wild’s delicious mouth-watering slow-smoked pit BBQ menu features ribs, beef brisket, pulled pork, hot links, turkey breast, pulled chicken and ham. The menu also includes a Carolina pulled pork sandwich, giant stuffed baked potatoes (meat optional), curly fries, Ranch House Salad (meat optional), assorted sides, kids’ menu and fresh baked cobbler.
One, two and three meat dinners are available, and smoked meats are also sold by the pound. Take-home family packs feed from 4 to 16 people; catering available for 25 to 200+, perfect for office meetings, wedding receptions, reunions, tailgate parties, customer appreciation events or any occasion. See ad, page 7.
Hot Stone Korean Grill 3743 N. Rock Rd. | 425-7082 Led by owner-chef in a lovely setting for seven years, Hot Stone serves traditional Korean food that is not only delicious but healthy. Dine-in entrees are served with rice and miso soup; Korean side dishes include Kimchi. The menu includes appetizers like crispy or steamed Mandu (dumpling) and Japche (sweet potato noodle) as well as entrees such as beef Bulgogi (tender sliced beef), Korean BBQ (beef short rib and country style pork rib) and Dolsot Bibimbap (rice bowl). Various type of stews, such as Sundubu (soft tofu stew), Kimchi stew and egg stew, are served in hot stone bowls. A variety of spicy and teriyaki dishes with chicken, pork, salmon, shrimp and squid are also available. Enjoy strawberry, mango and green tea Mochi ice cream for dessert. Sake, wine, domestic and import beers. Bento lunch box served 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dinner served 5 to 9:30 p.m. from Monday to Saturday. Closed Sunday. Visit us on Facebook.
Red Robin 9990 E. 13th | 425-6300 Redrobin.com For almost 45 years we’ve been dedicated to one thing – the smile on your face after you take the first bite of your freshly prepared food, whether you’re craving one of our Gourmet Burgers, Salads, Wraps or one of our new halfpound Black Angus Burgers. Our goal remains the same: to create the best experience for you,
our guest. Come see us soon in the Waterfront area. Bar, appetizers, desserts, kids’ menu. Perfect place for parties. Call 316.425.6300 for seating, to-go orders or catering options. Open Sunday-Thursday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday until 11 p.m.
Villar’s Mexico Café 1860 S. Hillside | 264-1121 The 45-year family tradition of serving the best Mexican food in Wichita dates back to mother Mary Villar Espinoza, who is grateful to Wichita for four decades of support. The family has now returned to its popular location from the 1970s and 1980s in southeast Wichita. There, the family continues its 45-year tradition of serving authentic Mexican food. Enjoy signature family recipes such as the deluxe burrito, special Monterey, famous flour tacos, chile rellenos and guacamole. Open for lunch and dinner six days a week: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Visit the other family-owned location, Mexico Café Delano, at 555 W. Douglas. Both locations serve original Villar family recipes, a taste Wichitans have enjoyed for four decades. For catering and frozen enchiladas by the dozen call 871-8686.
Zaytun 2020 Woodlawn | 613-2474 Myzaytun.com Since opening five 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, chutneys, curries, dressings and sauces are made fresh daily, and naan flat bread is served warm from the tandoor oven. 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. 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 2 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Closed Sunday evening. 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. Catering available. See ad, page 12.
Eggcetera 242 N. Mosley | 263-1787 Extensive breakfast and lunch menu served in an exposed-brick setting in the heart of Old Town. Breakfast menu features create-yourown omelets, three kinds of quiche, sweet potato pancakes, huevos rancheros, Belgian malted waffle and various egg sandwiches. For lunch, try a cheeseburger, sandwich or panini (chicken pesto or club) served with choice of steak fries, house potatoes or Waldorf salad. Or dig into one of the house specialties: fajitas, chimichangas, carnitas chile verde, chicken mole, super burro, enchilada suizas, steak camaron, egg chorizo burrito or tamales. Entrée salads include a fajita taco salad, applewood smoked bacon salad and shrimp salad. Kids’ menu. New iced coffee drinks (mocha, French vanilla and caramel) as well as Raspberry and Georgia Peach flavored iced tea. Open 6:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday-Friday and 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Catering available;
from house-infused vodkas. A selection of more than 120 craft bourbons makes The Monarch a destination for whiskey enthusiasts. 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). Housesmoked 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 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Monday-Saturday.
Public at the Brickyard 129 N. Rock Island | 263-4044 publicoldtown.com Featured on the Travel Channel and visited by Alton Brown, Public at the Brickyard offers a unique dining experience in a turn-of-thecentury Old Town warehouse. The restaurant sources the finest Kansas ingredients to create local-centric menu items like its Prairie Sliders and brisket tacos while also serving fresh pizzas until midnight on Fridays and Saturdays. The restaurant also features award-winning cocktails and hard to find craft beers. Nightly specials include local Yoder filet with smoked Listings continued on page 14.
site available for parties, weddings, showers, birthdays, private functions. Call for more information. See ad, page 11.
Mexico Café Delano 555 W. Douglas | 264-1121 Starting with Mary Villar Espinoza 45 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 homecooked Mexican specialties as well as traditional dishes. Lunch specials Monday-Friday. Complimentary chips; beer available. Open daily for lunch; Wednesday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. for dinner. Visit our other family-owned restaurant, now reopened at its former location from the 1970s at 1860 S. Hillside. Catering available; for frozen enchiladas by the dozen call 871-8686.
Towering Above the Rest for 33 Years
The Monarch 579 W. Douglas | 201-6626 Monarchwichita.com Located at the roundabout in the historic Delano District, this casual eatery features an eclectic menu complemented by local artwork and a wide variety of signature cocktails crafted
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and three meat dinners are available, and smoked meats are also sold by the pound. Take home family packs feed from 4 to 16 people; catering available for 25 to 200+, perfect for office meetings, wedding receptions, reunions, tailgate parties, customer appreciation events
DeFazio’s
or any occasion. See ad, page 7.
2706 Amidon | 838-0709 For 33 years, chef-owner Pietro DeFazio’s extensive and authentic menu has made this family-owned and operated Italian restaurant a local favorite. It was recently voted Favorite Italian Restaurant in the Wichita Eagle Reader’s Choice contest; other awards include Best Quaint Italian eatery, Best Lasagna and Best of Wichita. Specialties include homemade lasagna, manicotti, antipasto, a variety of pasta and pizza, submarine sandwiches, calzone, steaks and seafood. The menu also features an array of appetizers, soups and homemade desserts, including cannoli. DeFazio’s grinds its own sausage, and makes the breads and sauces fresh every day. Children’s menu, Italian wines, carry-out and private party room for special occasions. Daily lunch and dinner specials. Open Wednesday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday. Closed Monday and Tuesday. Reservations accepted for parties of eight or more. See ad, page 13.
Legends at DoubleTree by Hilton Wichita Airport 2098 Airport Rd. | 945-1966 LegendsWichita.com A long-standing local favorite, Legends Restaurant and Lounge is the ideal location for meeting up with friends or business colleagues. From the Whiskey Steak Tournedos with Dijon peppercorn demi-glace or the Porterhouse Pork Chop with apple chutney, you will discover a world of tasteful delicacies right here in west Wichita. Legendary specials: T-Bone Tuesdays, Big Rib Eye Wednesdays, Saturday’s Seafood Buffet and Sunday’s Champagne Brunch. Don’t forget half-price bottles of wine every Monday and Friday. Satisfy your sweet cravings with a delectable dessert like the DoubleTree chocolate chip cookie cheesecake or chocolate soufflé. In a time crunch for lunch? Try our weekday hot lunch buffet. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. See ad, page 12.
Le Monde Café & Deli 602 N. West St. | 943-4347 Hog Wild Pit Bar-B-Q 8821 W. 21st Street N. | 721-7775 233 S. West St. | 945-9550 gohogwild.com Voted Readers Choice Best BBQ by Wichita
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With a setting much like that of a European café, Le Monde features delicious French, Italian and Mediterranean cuisine that is authentic yet affordable. Every dish is made from scratch using the freshest ingredients – the melt-in-
and Hutchinson in 2014 for the fifth straight
your mouth complimentary biscuits are a local
year, this poplar restaurant has five locations
favorite. Enjoy lunch or dinner in a casual
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and relaxed atmosphere, surrounded by art,
ranging from Raku pottery to nouveau fine art. Top off a great bistro meal with cappuccino and dessert: Choose from Le Monde’s many delectable French pastries or savor the rich layers of freshly made baklava. Across from Plaza West shopping center near Central and West Street. Open daily at 11 a.m.; dine until 9 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 10 p.m. FridaySaturday. Closes at 3 p.m. on Sunday.
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 chickenfried 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
Greater Hutchinson Convention/Visitors Bureau 620-662-3391 | visithutch.com A convenient 55-mile drive northwest of Wichita on K-96 through the Amish community of Yoder, Hutchinson offers a Smithsonianaffiliated space museum and unique exploration 650 feet below ground in addition to a variety of shopping and dining options. The Cosmosphere and Strataca were chosen as two of Kansas’ Eight Wonders, making Hutchinson the only city in the state to boast two wonders. The Cosmosphere houses the Hall of Space Museum, Carey Digital Dome Theater, Justice Planetarium, a flight simulator, Dr. Goddard’s Lab and gift shop. At Strataca, venture deep below the earth’s surface to a one-of-a-kind attraction located in the depths of a historic Kansas salt mine. Go to visithutch.com for lodging, upcoming events and coupons. See ad, inside front cover.
and prime rib available daily. Special prices for
Kansas Star Casino
children and senior citizens. Full bar service
777 Kansas Star Dr., Mulvane I-35 and Exit 33 KansasStarCasino.com
starts at 5 p.m. daily. See ad, page 14.
Wichita Times 111 N. Mosley Ste. 201 | 264-5850 wichitatimesonline.com This locally owned company, founded in 1993, publishes the semi-annual Wichita Times Dining&More and annual TravelKansas magazines. Up-to-date information about Wichita and Kansas events can be found at wichitatimesonline.com. Listings from this magazine are found there as well as wichitadiningandmore.com.
Yoga with Dana Riffel 1629 Harlan | 945-8188 Whether you’re a local resident or Wichita visitor, soothing and energizing yoga classes are available on a drop-in basis at the studio of Dana Riffel. Regular classes for all levels are Mondays at 10:30 a.m., Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. and Saturdays at 10 a.m. She also can schedule private sessions or create custom programs for groups or businesses. Call to register and for directions.
Located nine miles south of Wichita on I-35, Kansas Star Casino opened its new permanent gaming floor and restaurants at the end of 2012. The new facility offers 1,800 slot machines and 50 table games, including Craps, Roulette, no-ante Blackjack and a 13-table poker room, as well as a gift shop and restaurants. Dining and drinking options include Woodfire Grille, an upscale steak house with extensive wine list and bar specials (reservations recommended), as well as Kitchen Buffet; An Pho, an Asian noodle bar; Panini Jo’s deli; Shark Bar, Cottonwood Bar, and the newly added Star Bar. The Kansas Star Casino is also home to the 300-room Hampton Inn and Suites and the Kansas Star Arena, a 6,500 seat multi-purpose arena which is south-central Kansas’ new home for big-name national acts. Visit KansasStarCasino.com for more information. Free car parking. See ad on inside front cover.
Lindsborg 1-888-227-2227 visitlindsborg.com An easy drive north of Wichita on I-135, Lindsborg is home to many contemporary and Scandinavian boutiques, art galleries and museums as well as the longest continuous
performance of Handel’s “Messiah” in North America; Broadway RFD, the longest running outdoor theatre in Kansas; Swedish Dancers and two performing brass bands. Anatoly Karpov, Russian chess grandmaster/former World Champion, opened his only U.S. Chess School here. World-renowned artist Birger Sandzén taught at Bethany College and his works form the core of the Sandzen Memorial Gallery. Other Main Street highlights include the Small World Gallery and studio of National Geographic photographer Jim Richardson and the only U.S. Dala horse factory where artists hand paint each wooden sign.
Marion County 620-382-8830 growmarioncounty.com Nestled on the edge of the Flint Hills and only an hour’s drive northeast of Wichita, Marion County offers recreational opportunities at Marion Reservoir and Marion County Park and Lake as well as antique shopping, shady city parks, restaurants and lodging. While in Marion County, visit the Mennonite Heritage and Agricultural Museum in Goessel, the Harvey House Museum in Florence and the 1880s Main Street in Peabody to get a glimpse into the area’s settlers. Markers and ruts denote where the Santa Fe Trail crossed the county (call number above for a map). Upcoming events include the Antique Tractor & Engine Show May 25 in Lehigh; Chingawassa Days June 5-7 in Marion; Bluegrass on the Lake at Marion County Lake 5 to 10 p.m. June 20; and Marion Garden Tour June 27. For more information go to growmarioncounty.com.
Newton Newton Convention & Visitors Bureau 316-284-3642 tonewton.com Newton is located just 30 minutes north of Wichita on I-135 and offers a variety of things to see and do. Tour the Warkentin House to glimpse life in the Victorian era. Visit the Kauffman Museum to learn more about the region’s Mennonite settlers and the Kansas Sports Museum to experience the state’s rich athletic heritage. Enjoy local restaurants and shopping in the downtown National Historic District. Home to several galleries, a symphony, Bethel College and the historic Fox Theatre. Arts and entertainment opportunities abound. Visit tonewton.com for upcoming events and more information. See ad, page 6.
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Calendar Continued from page 6. May 3 “Swan Lake,” Russian National Ballet
June
Theatre, 7 p.m., Century II, ballet presented by Wichita Grand Opera, 855-755-SEAT, wichitagrandopera.org.
June 10-14 “Aida,” Music Theatre of Wichita,
May 9 -10 Art of the Book, Wichita Art Museum, wichitaartmuseum.org.
4 p.m., Sedgwick County Zoo, scz.org.
May 15 -16 Abbyville Frontier Days Rodeo &
BBQ, Abbyville Rodeo Grounds.
Century II, MTWichita.org.
June 21 Father’s Day Car Show, 8:30 a.m.June 18 Third Thursday Sculpture Walk/
Art Tour, 5 to 9 p.m., downtown Hutchinson, thirdthursdayhutch.com.
May 14 -16 NJCAA Outdoor Track & Field
June 18-21 Smallville Kansas Festival,
downtown Hutchinson, vendors, entertainment, food, costumes, theater production, Smallville Comic-Con at Kansas State Fairgrounds June 20-21, smallvillecomiccon.com.
June 20 Bluegrass on the Lake, Marion County Lake, 5 to 10 p.m., marioncounty parkandlake.com.
June 24 -28 “My Son Pinocchio,” Music Theatre of Wichita, Century II, MTWichita.org.
National Championship, Hutchinson.
May 23-24 Salt City Criterion, new cycling
event, downtown Hutchinson and Kansas State Fairgrounds, 620-663-6179.
May 25 Antique Tractor & Engine Show, Lehigh 620-483-3370, 620-382-6722. May 29 Paintings by Jan Klassen and sculpture by Don Lind, Final Friday opening May 29, Gallery XII, 412 E. Douglas, 267-5915.
May 29- June 6 Riverfest 2015 offers dozens
of events in the downtown area, including music, food, a parade, kids’ activities and fireworks, wichitariverfest.com.
May 29-July 5 Student Faculty Exhibition 2015, Wichita Center for the Arts, wcfta.com.
May 30 Steampunk Day, Cowtown, cowtown.org.
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Botanica . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4, 7
Mexico Café Delano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Carriage Factory Art Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 7
Mid-America All-Indian Center . . . . . . . . . 10
Cero’s Candies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Monarch, The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Cinnabar Café . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Music Theatre of Wichita . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 16
CityArts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Newton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 15
Cowtown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Public at the Brickyard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
DeFazio’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 14
Red Robin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Eggcetera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 12
Sedgwick County Zoo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Exploration Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2, 3, 4, 9
Tallgrass Film Festival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Gallery XII . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 10, 11
Town & Country . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 15
Greatroom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Ulrich Museum of Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5, 6, 10
Hog Wild Pit Bar-B-Q . . . . . . . . . . . . 7, 12, 14
Villar’s Mexico Café . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Hot Stone Korean Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Wichita Art Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4, 6, 10
Hutchinson . . . . . . . . . . inside front cover, 15
Wichita Center for the Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 11
Kansas Star Casino . . . . inside front cover, 15
Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Karg Art Glass . . . . . . . . . 12, inside back cover Le Monde Café & Deli . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Legends at Doubletree by Hilton Wichita Airport . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 14
Wichita Symphony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Wichita Times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Wichita Women’s Fair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Lindsborg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Yoga . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9
Zaytun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 13
Marion County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
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