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Publisher/Editor Cynthia Mines Art Director Susan Burdick Marketing Assistant Shane Coelho
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.
What’s Up, Wichita? Check out “recycled” paint art, India exhibition at Ulrich, WaterWalk fountains show, Disney Symphony concert, calendar highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Museums, Attractions & Theater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Map of Wichita . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9 Shopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Restaurants: East, Downtown/Old Town, West . . . . . . . . . . 12 Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 In the Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 On the covers: In June Botanica opened the Chinese Garden of Friendship, a longplanned project which recognizes Wichita’s sister city, Kaifeng, China. Back cover: Mary Cassatt’s “Mother and Child” is part of the Murdock Collection at WAM, which is celebrating its 80th anniversary this fall. Above: A stone wall of orchids stands out among the lush vegetation in Sedgwick County Zoo’s recently opened Tropics exhibit building. Photo by Cynthia Mines
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fter years of planning, Botanica opened its Chinese Garden of Friendship – a nod to Wichita’s Sister City, Kaifeng, China – in June. A pair of Foo Dogs greets visitors to the serene area filled with pavilions, walkways, murals and a koi pond. A waterfall and Flint Hills limestone surround the Treasured Friend Pavilion, which is based on a Chinese scholar garden designed to promote inner peace and personal awareness. It is the highest point in the garden. The curving Treasure Dragon Wall evokes visions of China’s Great Wall. Rather than being a frightening creature as depicted in Western culture, the dragon in Chinese mythology is a guardian and protector, said Jon Pic, communi-
Foo Dogs welcome visitors to the Chinese Garden (above). Leak Windows (left) allow views into the garden as well as some of the garden to “leak” out. Window designs were inspired by Wichita artist Chiaw-Weai Loo.
cations director. The 200 linking pieces that make up “Fu Cang Long,” the treasure dragon, were created by local artist Jennie Becker using porcelain clay and celadon green, the most prominent glaze in Chinese ceramic history. The dragon resides along the stream with hopes of bringing rain for the garden. A pearl in its mouth represents the guardianship of the most valued treasures buried on earth. Becker also created the plum tree tile artwork in the Rose Wind Pavilion and other ceramic features in the garden. Leak Windows along the exterior wall were inspired by designs from local artist ChiawWeai Loo. The windows allow light to leak into the garden and views of the garden to leak into the outside world. Three murals on the west wall of the new terrace are from original Chinese paintings by Chiaw-Weai Loo: Crane Couple, Mandarin Duck Pair and Peacock Duo. Cranes and pine trees are symbols for longevity while Mandarin ducks symbolize a happy marriage. The Thousand Foot Bridge represents Wichita’s friendship with Kaifeng. A replica of the famous mural “Along the River During the Qingming Festival” painted by Zhang Zeduan (1085-1145) adorns the east wall of the garden. The garden uses vegetation and flowers similar to those in Kaifeng because Wichita and its sister city share similar climates, according to Pic. Main species planted in the garden include Chinese plum, bamboo and maple interspersed with flowers such as chrysanthemums, peonies, narcissus, daylilies, hostas, roses and azaleas. Botanica is open daily. For more information, visit botanica.org.
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The Treasure Dragon (above) was created by Wichita ceramicist Jennie Becker and is composed of 200 separate pieces. A replica of a wellknown Chinese mural (right) depicts a famous river festival.
Wichita Art Museum turns 80 he Wichita Art Museum will celebrate its 1935
founding with 80 events in 80 days, including the opening of the new art garden and landscaped grounds on Sept. 26. Eighty Days Around the WAM will kick off Sept. 22 and culminate with a gala celebration Dec. 12. In the first week after the art museum opened on Sept. 22, 1935, more than 13,000 visitors came through the doors. Louise Caldwell Murdock, a prominent Wichitan who died in 1915, had left a bequest in her will for funds that could be used for the purchase of American art if the city of Wichita would build a museum to house the art. “Eighty years is such a milestone for any organization,” said Director Patricia McDonnell. “When we opened our doors in 1935, our entire building was under 700 square feet and we had yet to purchase our first work of art for the collection. Today our facility is over 90,000 square feet, and our collection now approaches 9,000 prized artworks.” The museum’s newest addition – an Art Garden and seven landscaped acres – will open to the public on Sept. 26. It will add two outdoor sculptures to the current collection for a total of 13 outdoor works. “The new Art Garden offers the city a
WAM is home to the Roland P. Murdock collection of American works, which began in 1939 with John Steuart Curry’s “Kansas Cornfield” (left) and includes Edward Hopper’s “Conference at Night” (above) and Mary Cassatt’s “Mother and Child” (back cover). Above is a detail of Dale Chihuly’s “Confetti Chandelier,” acquired in 2003.
anniversary of the 1975 project featuring the photography of James Enyeart, Terry Evans
stunning new asset that combines art and
and Larry Schwarm. The 63 classic images
nature, urban leisure and quality of life –
from rural Kansas are on special loan from
all for the Wichita community,” said Mc-
the Smithsonian American Art Museum
Donnell, who adds that the local community
from Sept. 12 to Jan. 3.
has always been at the heart of the museum’s mission. An expansion in 2003 was highlighted
“Scenery, Story, Spirit: American Painting and Sculpture from the Santa Barbara Museum of Art,” will open Sept. 26 with
by the commissioning of Dale Chihuly’s
52 paintings and eight sculptures by some
“Confetti Chandelier” and “Persian Seaform
of America’s greatest artists, including
Installation.” “Confetti Chandelier” is made
Winslow Homer, Childe Hassam, George
up of 810 individual pieces of glass that together weigh 1,500 pounds. Fall exhibitions include “No Mountains in the Way, 40 Years Later: Kansas Documentary Photography,” a celebration of the 40th
Bellows and John Singer Sargent. An exhibition titled “WAM @ 80” about the history of the museum will be on display until Nov. 15. For more information and hours, visit wichitaartmuseum.org.
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hile closed for more than a year the former jungle building at the Sedgwick County Zoo underwent a major
renovation, including a new roof, which will encourage more plant growth.
The newly named Tropics building, which opened in May, features tropical areas around the world and not just jungles. One favorite feature of the former exhibit – a giant stone rain god that sat in the lobby – is now incorporated into foliage along a stream. Thousands of new plants were added and now more than 300 species are represented, said Cheryl Rice, horticulture curator. “We’re already seeing better growth with the new roof. We couldn’t keep orchids alive before.” Visitors explore along wood chip paths alongside 175 free-flight birds representing 57 species, according to Scott Newland, curator of birds. The Tropics also includes a waterfall, stone wall of orchids, a ginger garden, bridge and a wide array of vegetation, including pineapples. “It was renovated for the health of our collection,” Newland said. “Plus the roof had reached its life expectancy. The new roof will allow better temperature control and keep humidity at 60 to 70 percent. It is one widely used in Europe but in only one other zoo in this country.” The renovation had been in the works since 2011 “when we discovered the level of light changing,” he said. “It was like dusk in here.” The jungle building originally opened 1977. “People see something new every time they come,” Newland said. The zoo is open daily. For more info, visit scz.org.
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CityArts exhibition features recycled paint
May through October. The shows incorporate music, lights and water in a choreographed display to different genres of music.
New “recycled” works by Wichita painter
The fountains are located at 605 S. Wichita
Eric Carbrey fill the main gallery of CityArts
Street, east of Gander Mountain.
in an exhibit titled “Box-Box-Box” through
Installed in 2012, the Fountains at
July 22.
WaterWalk are 150-feet long and have more
“Every drop of paint that I used for
than 1,200 custom designed and patented
the show is from a recycling facility,” said
nozzles. The fountains do not operate when
Carbrey, who uses repurposed house paint.
winds exceed 15 mph.
“No new paint was used in the creation of
Symphony presents Disney in Concert
any painting.” The exhibit conveys complexity through simplistic geometric shapes, according to
The Wichita Symphony Orchestra
Carbrey. For this series he used 51 different
opens its 2015-2016 season with “Disney in
colors in 121 paintings which explore how
Concert: Magical Music from the Movies,”
color works with other colors.
Saturday, Sept. 19, at 7 p.m. in Century II Concert Hall. Tickets start at $25, and can be purchased at WichitaSymphony.org or by calling 267-7658. “The Native Types – Returning from the Tank” by Pushpamala N.
tionally renowned but their work has not been widely exhibited in the United States. Drawing on diverse sources of inspiration – from archeological surveys to BollyCarbrey will also have exhibitions at Go Away Garage Aug. 28-Sept. 21 and at Newman University’s Steckline Gallery Oct. 30-Nov. 20. Openings for the shows will be on Final Friday. More information about the artist is available at exit27b.com.
Ulrich exhibition sheds new light on India An exhibition curated by former Ulrich Museum of Art curator Jodi Throckmorton has been named one of the “greatest Indian art shows” by the Huffington Post. “POSTDATE: Photography and Inherited History in India” will be on display at the Wichita State art museum Sept. 12-Dec. 13. Indian artists play a crucial role in interpreting the history of their country and the
wood film stills – the artists redefine iconic images from the days of British occupation to investigate the complex relationship between inherited representation and contemporary image-making. Throckmorton wrote a book to accompany the exhibition at the San Jose Museum of Art. In it she explains: “Many of the artists in this exhibition are mining the tradition of photography in India in order to rethink dominant historical narratives, share hidden stories, and, ultimately, to make a personal connection with the history of their country.” The Ulrich Museum is open TuesdaySunday. For more information, visit Ulrich.wichita.edu.
Fountains at WaterWalk The Fountains at WaterWalk “perform”
exhibition revisits colonial-era photographic
10- to 15-minute shows Thursday-Sunday
traditions. The artists included are interna-
evenings at noon, 8 p.m., 9 p.m. and 10 p.m.
“Disney in Concert” features movie clips on the big screen and songs from Disney favorites such as “Frozen,” “Beauty and the Beast,” “Aladdin” and other favorites performed by the symphony and guest vocalists.
Calendar Highlights July July 1-12 “Chipping the Block, Painting the Silk: The Color Prints of Norma Bassett Hall,” Wichita Art Museum, 268-4921.
July 1-18 “Cougar: The Musical,” Roxy’s Downtown, 265-4400.
July 1-28 “Near Water, Amongst Flowers,” Paintings on Rice Paper and Silk by ChiawWeai Loo with ceramic works by Terry Corbett, Gallery XII, 267-5915. July 1- Sept. 7 Goose Bumps! The Science of Fear National Traveling Exhibit, Exploration Place, 660-0600. July 1-18 “Anchorman of Steel,” Mosley Street Melodrama, 263-0222.
July 1- Aug. 20 20th Faculty Biennial Art Exhibition, Ulrich Museum of Art, WSU, 978-6462.
July 8-12 “Billy Elliot,” Music Theatre of Wichita, Century II, MTWichita.org, 265-3107. Continued on page 6.
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MacLeod, 7 p.m., Ulrich Museum of Art, WSU.
tions, food and crafts, wvfest.com.
July 8-12 Kansas Wheat Festival, Wellington,
Aug. 22 Yoder Heritage Day, parade, quilt
wellingtonks.org, 620-326-7466.
auction, buggy races, 620-960-0439.
Sept. 17-Oct. 31 “Hitchcock’s Psycho Motel,” Mosley Street Melodrama, 263-0222.
July 9 Art for Your Ears concert: Nikki Mod-
Aug. 22 4th Annual Fly Around Dine Around,
July 12 Vintage Baseball at Cowtown, oldcow
Sept. 19 Hillsboro Arts & Crafts Fair, 620-947-
town.org.
Aug. 28 Wichita Grand Opera presents “Turandot by Puccini,” 7 p.m., Century II Concert Hall, 262-8054.
July 15-18 78th Pretty Prairie Rodeo, Kansas’
Aug. 28-Oct. 18 Wichita National All Media
Show, Marion, 620-382-3425, marionks.com.
Craft Exhibition, Wichita Center for Arts, wcfta.com.
Sept. 25-26 Wichita Grand Opera presents “Don Carlo by Verdi,” Century II Concert Hall, 262-8054.
delmog and Shane Marler with Dennis Hardin, 7 p.m., Ulrich Museum of Art, WSU.
largest night rodeo, dance following, 800-6382702, pprodeo.com.
July 17-Aug. 16 National Printmaking Exhibition 2015, Wichita Center for the Arts, 634-2787, opening reception July 17, wcfta.com.
Kansas Cosmosphere, Hutchinson, cosmo.org.
Aug. 28-Sept. 22 Paintings by Melinda Weis with ceramics by David Self, Gallery XII, 267-5915.
Sept. 18-20 Autumn & Art at Bradley Fair, autumnandart.com. 3506, hillsboro-kansas.com.
Sept. 19 Annual Art in the Park and Craft
Sept. 25-Oct. 27 Paintings by Sally Allen
July 22-26 Music Theatre Wichita: “Big Fish,”
with pottery by Chris Arensdorf, Gallery XII, 267-5915.
July 23 -Sept. 12 “Mom and Pops Cockroach
800-324-8022.
Century II Concert Hall, 265-3107.
Sept. 26-27 McPherson Scottish Festival,
Casino or Quick, Run, It’s a Rain,” Mosley Street Melodrama, 263-0222.
October
July 24 -Aug. 8 NBC World Series, Wichita
Oct. 3-Jan. 3 Design Zone National Travel-
Wingnuts Baseball.
ing Exhibit, Exploration Place, 660-0600.
July 31-Aug. 25 Crazy Eights Small Works
Invitational with ceramics by Judy Brees, Gallery XII, 267-5915.
August Aug. 6 Art for Your Ears concert: Doug
Oct. 8-11 2015 Holiday Galleria presented In the Design Zone exhibition Oct. 3-Jan. 5 visitors to Exploration Place can examine how architects, engineers, video game developers, music producers, roller coaster designers and others use math and science to create.
September Sept. 1 Art for Your Ears concert: The Calamity Cubes! 7 p.m., Ulrich Museum of Art, WSU. Sept. 11-20 Kansas State Fair, Hutchinson, kansasstatefair.com. Sept. 12 Zoobilee, 6 p.m.- midnight, Sedgwick County Zoo benefit, 660-9453.
Sept. 12- Dec. 13 “Postdate: Photography &
by The Junior League of Wichita, Century II Expo Hall.
Oct. 8 29th Annual Taste of Newton, 6-8 p.m., downtown, dozens of food vendors, local ethnic specialties such as verenike and Mexican fare, ToNewton.com.
Oct. 9-10 Svensk Hyllningsfest, 75th anniversary of festival honoring Swedish immigrants who settled in the Smoky Valley in 1869, art, crafts, foods, music, smorgasbord, visitlindsborg.com. Oct. 10 BOOtanica 2015, Botanica, 264-0448. Oct. 14-18 13th annual Tallgrass Film Festival, various venues, panels, showings, galas, tallgrassfilmfest.com.
Inherited History In India,” Ulrich Museum of Art-Wichita State University, WSU, 978-3664
Oct. 16 “The Grand Duchess,” 7 p.m. Century II Performing Arts, 262-8054.
Sept. 16-20 Walnut Valley Festival, Winfield,
Oct. 17 Children’s Farm Festival: Fabulous Fall, Sedgwick County Zoo, 660-9453.
five stages of music plus international competi-
Join us in 2015 for
Century II Performing Arts Center / 225 W. Douglas / 316.265.3107 / mtwichita.org
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Oct. 23-25 Night of the Living Zoo, 6:30-
8:30 p.m., Sedgwick County Zoo, 660-9453.
Oct. 24 35th Annual Wichita Asian Festival, Century II, 262-8054.
Oct. 25 Hay, Hooves and Halloween!, 4-8 p.m., Old Cowtown Museum, 350-3323.
Oct. 30-Nov. 24 Paintings by Harry Williford with ceramics by Alaine Kuestersteffen, Gallery XII, 267-5915.
November Nov. 4-7 Holiday Tables, annual benefit for the Wichita Center for the Arts, wcfta.com.
What to eat, see and do in Wichita Our first guide to dining out, published in fall 1995, was such a success we expanded the publication to include information about shopping, museums, attractions, theater, special events and In the Area opportunities. The magazine is now published twice a year and distributed to area hotels, Wichita MidContinent Airport, the Wichita Convention & Visitors Bureau and other tourist information centers. The listings are also online at wichitatimesonline.com. in a two-story carriage factory founded in
Nov. 7 Culture Dash 5k run/walk, Mid-
Newton in 1883.You’ll find landscapes, con-
America All-Indian Center, Wichita, theindian center.org.
temporary and impressionist art, plus photography, ceramics and sculptures for sale
Nov. 12-Dec. 30 “The Great American Trailer
Park Christmas Musical,” Roxy’s Downtown, 265-4400.
Nov. 20-Jan. 3 Kansas Watercolor Society
National Exhibition, Wichita Center for the Arts, wcfta.org.
Nov. 24-29 “The Book of Mormon,” Century
II, theaterleague.com.
Nov. 27- Dec. 31 Illuminations 2015, 5:308:30 p.m., Botanica, 264-0448.
Nov. 27- Jan. 26 Guest artist Mary Binford
Miller, Gallery XII, 267-5915.
Cowtown’s 23 acres include 70 historic and re-created buildings depicting life in Wichita in the 19th century.
December Dec. 4-5, 11-12 Victorian Christmas, Cowtown, Wichita, cowtown.org. Dec. 4 Dickens of a Christmas, 40th Anniver-
sary, 6-9 p.m., Cowtown, 350-3323.
Dec. 12 Children’s Farms Festival: Santa at the
Barn, 1-4 p.m., Sedgwick County Zoo, 660-9453.
Dec. 12-13 The Nutcracker Ballet, Century II Concert Hall, 303-8100.
Dec. 13-16: Supper with Santa, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., Botanica, botanica.org. Dec. 17 “Christmas in Connecticut,” 7 p.m.,
Orpheum Theatre, 263-0884.
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 recently opened Chinese Garden of Friendship. 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 MondaySaturday 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 ad coupon, inside back cover.
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
by Kansas and regional artists. Special art displays and music are featured the Third Thursday of each month from 6 to 8 p.m. The Carriage Factory Art Gallery is publisher of “Blackbear Bosin: Keeper of the Indian Spirit” about the prominent Native-American Kansas artist. Copies may be purchased at the gallery or online at www.blackbearbosin.com. The gallery and gift shop are open noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday. Guided tours and facility rental available. See website for more information. Gallery and adjacent park are a half block from downtown Newton, a friendly town just 30 miles north of Wichita on I-135. See ad, page 10.
CityArts 334 N. Mead | 350-3245 www.WichitaCityArts.org Located in the historic Old Town district, CityArts is a focal point for the arts in Wichita. Local and regional art is on display in four exhibition galleries 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 glassContinued on page 9.
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Botanica, The Wichita Gardens . . . . . . . . . . 6
Exploration Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Kansas Star Casino, Mulvane . . . . . . . . . . 27
Carriage Factory Art Gallery, Newton . . . 40
Gallery XII . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Karg Art Glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Century II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Greatroom, The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Lake Afton Public Observatory . . . . . . . . . 34
Cero’s Candy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Hot Stone Korean Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Le Monde Café & Deli . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
CityArts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Hutchinson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Cowtown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Intrust Bank Arena . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Legends at DoubleTree by Hilton Wichita Airport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Crown Uptown Dinner Theatre . . . . . . . . . 23
J. Rae’s Bakery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Lindsborg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
DeFazio’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Kansas African American Museum . . . . . . . 19
Marion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Eggcetera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Kansas Aviation Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Marriott . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
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blowing classes. CityArts is part of the Final McPherson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Town & Country . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Mexico Cafe Delano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Ulrich Museum of Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Mid-America All-Indian Center . . . . . . . . . 8 Monarch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Museum of World Treasures . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Music Theatre of Wichita . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Newton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Public at the Brickyard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Friday Gallery Crawl. Hours are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday-Friday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.
Villar’s Mexico Cafe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Wichita Art Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Wichita Center for the Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Wichita/Sedgwick Co. Historical Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Red Robin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Wichita State University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Sedgwick County Zoo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
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Cowtown 1865 W. Museum Blvd. | 350-3323 www.oldcowtown.org Cowtown is one of the oldest livinghistory 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 transfor-
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Exploration Place 300 N. McLean Blvd. | 660-0600 exploration.org
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etarium, travel to faraway destinations and embark on unforgettable adventures during these state-of-the-art, digitally-produced films. Other amenities include a snack bar, free parking, picnic grove/adventure play yard, Explore Store and family restrooms. Special summer activities and events. Closed Mondays in winter. For details about hours, ticket prices, theater show times and daily activities, call or visit the website, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram. See ad coupon, inside back cover.
Mid-America All-Indian Center 650 N. Seneca | 350-3340 www.theindiancenter.org The Indian Center is a unique cultural facility that preserves the stories and showcases the heritage of American Indians. Since 1969, the facility has helped visitors of all backgrounds understand the strengths, traditions, pride and sovereignty of the American Indian through: Powwows that preserve the American Indian heritage by handing down traditions to the younger generation and providing an opportunity for all visitors to come together and bridge cultural gaps; a Museum with changing themes and a 3,000-piece artifact collection; dynamic children’s programs that focus on such themes as housing, hunting, art, ceremonies and clothing; outdoor exhibits that illustrate how Plains Indian families lived in the 1850s; monthly arts and crafts classes; and a gift shop with authentic American Indianmade clothing, jewelry and gifts. Year-round programming and special events bring the Indian Center’s mission to life. And no visit
to the Indian Center would be complete without a stop at the Keeper of the Plains Plaza. 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 the Keeper of the Plains sculpture. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday.
Sedgwick County Zoo 5555 Zoo Blvd. 316-660-WILD (9453) scz.org Kansas’ No. 1 outdoor family attraction includes the 50,000-square-foot Slawson Family Tiger Trek. The Asian-themed area encompasses two tiger yards, glass viewing ports, a stream and pools plus homes for the endangered red panda and Burmese browantlered deer. After exploring Asia navigate along a twisting path to the Cessna Penguin Cove. Relax and watch the penguins as they dive, swim and play. Feeling adventurous? A fifty-foot bridge will take you out of the market atmosphere of Nganda Village and immerse you in The Downing Gorilla Forest Reserve. Discover 3,000 animals of nearly 400 different species. Summer hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. March-October; winter hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. NovemberFebruary. The zoo is open 364 days a year, closing only the day of Zoobilee. Visit website when planning your visit for more information.
Tallgrass Film Association Various Locations tallgrassfilmfest.com The Tallgrass Film Association presents year-round special screenings highlighting
412 E. Douglas, Wichita, KS 67202 www.wichitagalleryxii.com Open Mon-Sat 10am-4pm | 316-267-5915
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the best independent films from around the world as well as many of Wichita’s cultural locations and organizations in addition to the Tallgrass International Film Festival, a hallmark of the city’s cultural landscape and one of MovieMaker Magazine’s Top 25 Coolest Film Festivals on the Planet 2014. An internationally recognized celebration of film, the 13th annual festival takes place Oct. 14-18 in and around downtown Wichita and screens close to 200 movies from dozens of countries around the world, including features, documentaries and shorts. The five-day festival also features four gala events, epic parties, midnight screenings, educational panels and workshops, a VIP Filmmaker Lounge and more than 30 visiting filmmakers from across North America. Visit tallgrassfimfest.com for screening times, venues and ticket information. See ad, page 6.
Ulrich Museum of Art at Wichita State University 1845 Fairmount St. | 978-3664 ulrich.wichita.edu The Ulrich Museum of Art develops and presents an endless stream of groundbreaking exhibitions, prominent guest speakers and compelling performances exploring modern and contemporary art. Included in the collection are works by Joan Miro,
Gordon Parks, Robert Motherwell, Joan
floors of special and long-term exhibits ex-
Mitchell and Alexander Calder. Educational
amining Wichita and Sedgwick County’s rich
programs give students and the public the
history and cultural heritage. The museum’s
opportunity to interact with exhibits and
collection of 70,000 artifacts includes a
artists. The museum’s Martin H. Bush
Wichita-built 1916 Jones Six automobile, a
Outdoor Sculpture Collection, one of the
full-scale Victorian home interior and many
top 10 outdoor sculpture collections in the
others embodying the area’s vibrant history
U.S. (2006 Public Art Review magazine), is
from its settlement in the 1860s to the era
located throughout WSU’s 330-acre campus and is always open. Visitors can enjoy monumental works by such seminal figures as Henry Moore, Robert Indiana, Tom Otterness, Andy Goldsworthy and Louise Nevelson. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; closed Mondays and major/ university holidays. Free admission, parking and guided group tours. Stop by gallery to
of aviation and electric guitars. Special exhibits include the “75th Anniversary Exhibit,” “The Art of George Bellis – Master of the Midway” and “Spirited – Prohibition in America.” Museum and Gift Shop are open Tuesday-Friday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and weekends 1 to 5 p.m. Museum admission: $5 adults, $2 children (6-12). Group discounts available.
Cero’s Candies 3429 E. Douglas | 264-5002 ceroscandy.com “Candy Pete” Cero was lured to Wichita for railroad work in 1883, but established the Cero’s legacy instead. He opened his confectionary shop in 1885 and over the years it became known for quality, innovation, affordability and great taste. The wonderful aroma of chocolate greets customers as soon as they step in the door. Watch our confectioners make candy and then treat yourself to some of our wide selection of artisan truffles, caramels, nougat, sponge, toffee, turtles, traditional truffles and much
pick up self-guided tour of the sculpture col-
more. You can buy by the pound or just one
lection. See ad, inside back cover.
sumptuous morsel. We also make ice cream
Wichita Art Museum 1400 W. Museum Blvd. | 268-4921 wichitaartmuseum.org Discover a nationally renowned collection of American art, including masterpieces by Mary Cassatt and Edward Hopper at one of the premier art museums in Kansas. Stroll our galleries before experiencing fine food at the Muse Café with a breathtaking view of the new Art Garden (opening September 2015). Shop in the Museum Store featuring unique, one-of-a-kind goods by local and national artisans. Take a moment and gaze at glass artist Dale Chihuly’s “Confetti Chandelier” in the S. Jim and Darla Farha Great Hall. Complete your experience at the Wichita Art Museum in the Living
Music Theatre Wichita Century II | 265-3107 MTWichita.org Each season features professional
using the finest ingredients without artificial flavors or colors in a French custard style. Everything about Cero’s, from the shop to the candies, is a nod to the past and a look toward the future. Open Monday through
performers from New York and Hollywood,
Saturday. Call or check Facebook or website
working hand in hand with gifted Mid-
for seasonal store hours. You can also shop
western artists to create fully orchestrated
with us online at www.ceroscandy.com. We
musical productions. The 44th season offers
ship! Come see us today.
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 Wednesday-Sunday eve-
Gallery XII 412 E. Douglas | 267-5915 Wichitagalleryxii.com Conveniently located in downtown Wichita, this unique 36-year-old coopera-
nings with weekend matinees at Century II
tive art gallery features original artworks
Concert Hall. See ad, page 6.
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Room, our interactive, family-friendly education space. Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. on Sundays. Closed Mondays and major holidays. Free admission on Saturdays. See ad coupon on inside back cover.
Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum 204 S. Main | 265-9314 wichitahistory.org Located in the heart of downtown Wichita in the original City Hall topped with its 170-foot tall clock tower, this exceptional AAM-accredited museum features four
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birthday party, shower or tailgate party. The
ers with cilantro dipping sauce, and warm
by leading Kansas artists. The gallery offers
cupcakes are so fresh your guests will think
goat cheese spread with grilled bread. For
works for sale in a wide range of medi-
they just came out of your oven. Flavors
entrees, try the fish tacos, loaded steak
ums and styles suitable for home or office.
include strawberry, coconut, red velvet,
salad, stuffed tortellini or tender grilled
Works on display are both traditional and
German chocolate, carrot, lemon, chocolate,
steak. An excellent place to gather with
abstract, and include watercolors, oils, acryl-
vanilla, Oreo, Snickers, peanut butter and chocolate chip cookie dough. Cookies and
colleagues or friends and enjoy a signature
ics, pastels, prints, photography, pottery, sculpture and hand-blown glass. The gallery
cupcakes are sold singly or by the dozen.
also features monthly rotating exhibits by
Made with farm-fresh cream, the vanilla,
member artists and invited guest artists.
strawberry, chocolate chip and white choco-
Hours are Monday-Saturday from 10 a.m.
late cheesecakes come in three convenient
to 4 p.m. (and by appointment) as well as
sizes. Special orders welcome. Open 9 a.m.
Final Fridays from 5:30 to 10 p.m. See ad,
to 8 p.m. Monday-Saturday along Maize
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Road in NewMarket Square.
J. Rae’s Bakery
Karg Art Glass
New Market Square 2357 N. Maize Rd. | 721-0090 jraes.com/Wichita
111 N. Oliver, Kechi | 744-2442 Rollinkarg.com
Whether it’s to satisfy your own craving
Award-winning glass-blown art by Rollin Karg is found in private collections and
or you need something sweet for a spe-
galleries in this country and Europe. Watch
cial someone or occasion, J. Rae’s offers
the artisans work and choose from Karg
the freshest of baked goods, ranging from
creations as well as glass-blown objects and
cookies and cupcakes to cheesecakes and
ceramic pieces by artists from across the
cake balls. Cookies come in six varieties, including iced cutout cookies, the perfect
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
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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
Daily Lunch Buffet • Catering Wide Range of Dinner Entrees
61st Street exit) at the intersection of North Oliver and 61st Street. See ad on inside front cover.
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.
Hot Stone Korean Grill 3743 N. Rock Rd. | 425-7082 Led by owner-chef in a lovely setting for eight 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
Monday -Thursday:
Lunch 11-3, Dinner 5-9 Friday-Saturday:
Lunch 11-3, Dinner 5-10 Sunday:
Indian Brunch 11-3 (closed evening)
2020 N. Woodlawn in Brittany Center 316-613-2474 • MyZaytun.com
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The Greatroom Wichita Marriott Hotel Kellogg and Webb Road 651-0333
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
The Greatroom features a comfort-
prepared food, whether you’re craving one
able seating area with approachable menu
of our Gourmet Burgers, Salads, Wraps or
emphasizing fresh ingredients and small
one of our new half-pound Black Angus
plates. Favorites include fresh-made pita
Burgers. Our goal remains the same: to cre-
ate 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.
Open for lunch 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. MondayThursday and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. FridaySaturday. 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
support. The family has now returned to its
242 N. Mosley | 263-1787
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 familyowned 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 six years ago in Brittany Center, Zaytun (which means olive) has become known for its freshly prepared ethnic dishes, especially authentic Indian cuisine. Locally owned, the restaurant offers flavorful Mediterranean, Middle Eastern and Indian cuisine. Kebabs, 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. MondayThursday and until 10 p.m. Friday-Saturday.
downtown, this location, which opened in
available. Open Monday-Saturday for lunch
is grateful to Wichita for four decades of
authentic Mexican food. Enjoy signature
Located in the Delano District just west of
Monday-Friday. Complimentary chips; beer
ing the best Mexican food in Wichita dates
continues its 45-year tradition of serving
of serving authentic Mexican food in Wichita.
as well as traditional dishes. Lunch specials
The 45-year family tradition of serv-
in southeast Wichita. There, the family
Starting with Mary Villar Espinoza 45 years ago, this family continues the tradition
of serving home-cooked Mexican specialties
1860 S. Hillside | 264-1121
popular location from the 1970s and 1980s
555 W. Douglas | 264-1121
2007, continues the longstanding tradition
Villar’s Mexico Café
back to mother Mary Villar Espinoza, who
Mexico Café Delano
Extensive breakfast and lunch menu
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.. Open 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday evening for live music with owner William on keys and serving light menu. Visit our other family-owned restaurant, now reopened at
served in an exposed-brick setting in the
its former location from the 1970s at 1860 S.
heart of Old Town. Breakfast menu features
Hillside. Catering available; for frozen enchi-
create-your-own omelets, three kinds of
ladas by the dozen call 871-8686.
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 avail-
The Monarch 579 W. Douglas | 201-6626 Monarchwichita.com Located at the roundabout in the historic
able; site available for parties, weddings,
Delano District, this casual eatery features
showers, birthdays, private functions. Call
an eclectic menu complemented by local
for more information. See ad, page 11.
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artwork and a wide variety of signature cocktails crafted from house-infused vodkas. A selection of more than 160 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). 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 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Monday-Saturday.
its Prairie Sliders and brisket tacos while
leagues. From the Whiskey Steak Tournedos
also serving fresh pizzas until midnight on
with Dijon peppercorn demi-glace or the
Fridays and Saturdays. The restaurant also
Porterhouse Pork Chop with apple chutney,
features award-winning cocktails and hard-
you will discover a world of tasteful delica-
to-find craft beers. Nightly specials include
cies right here in west Wichita. Legendary
local Yoder filet with smoked new potatoes,
specials: T-Bone Tuesdays, Big Rib Eye
truffle mac and cheese, chicken and waffles,
Wednesdays, Saturday’s Seafood Buffet and
and salmon over turnip fries. Happy Hour 2
Sunday’s Champagne Brunch. Don’t forget
to 7 pm. Draft and cocktail specials Tues-
half-price bottles of wine every Monday and
day-Friday. Sunday brunch specials include
Friday. Satisfy your sweet cravings with
corned beef hash, bananas foster pancakes
a delectable dessert like the DoubleTree
and salmon Benedict. Kitchen hours: 11 a.m.
chocolate chip cookie cheesecake or choco-
to 10 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday (bar until 2
late soufflé. In a time crunch for lunch?
a.m. on weekends) and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on
Try our weekday hot lunch buffet. Open for
Sunday. Live music on Saturday nights.
breakfast, lunch and dinner. See ad, page 13.
Public at the Brickyard 129 N. Rock Island | 263-4044 publicoldtown.com Featured on Travel Channel and visited by Alton Brown, Public at the Brickyard offers a unique dining experience in a turnof-the-century Old Town warehouse. The restaurant sources the finest Kansas ingredients to create local-centric menu items like
DeFazio’s 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;
European café, Le Monde features delicious French, Italian and Mediterranean
Specialties include homemade lasagna,
cuisine that is authentic yet affordable.
manicotti, antipasto, a variety of pasta and
Every dish is made from scratch using the
pizza, submarine sandwiches, calzone,
freshest ingredients -- the melt-in-your
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 14.
Legends at DoubleTree by Hilton Wichita Airport 2098 Airport Rd. | 945-1966 LegendsWichita.com A long-standing local favorite, Legends
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With a setting much like that of a
eatery, Best Lasagna and Best of Wichita.
an array of appetizers, soups and homemade
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602 N. West St. | 943-4347
other awards include Best Quaint Italian
steaks and seafood. The menu also features
Towering Above the Rest for 33 Years
Le Monde Café & Deli
mouth complimentary biscuits are a local favorite. Enjoy lunch or dinner in a casual and relaxed atmosphere, surrounded by art, ranging from Raku pottery to nouveau fine art. Top off a great bistro meal with cappuccino and dessert: Choose from Le Monde’s many delectable French pastries or savor the rich layers of freshly made baklava. Across from Plaza West shopping center near Central and West Street. Open daily at 11 a.m.; dine until 9 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 10 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Closes at 3 p.m. on Sunday.
Town & Country 4702 W. Kellogg | 943-0761 A family-owned and operated restaurant serving family dining at affordable
Restaurant and Lounge is the ideal location
prices since 1958. Mesquite-grilled USDA
for meeting up with friends or business col-
Choice aged steaks, prime rib, hand-breaded
chicken-fried steaks, grilled or fried seafood,
classes for all levels are Mondays at 10:30
chicken, hamburgers, and a full selection of
a.m., Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. and Saturdays
salads and sandwiches. Homemade cinna-
at 10 a.m. She also can schedule private
mon rolls served with entrees are a 50-year
sessions or create custom programs for
tradition. Serving breakfast, lunch and din-
groups or businesses. Call to register and
ner, from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday-Thursday,
for directions.
6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Breakfast served daily until 11:30 a.m. Friendly service, relaxing atmosphere for business travelers. Lobster and prime rib available daily. Special prices for children and senior citizens. Full bar service starts at 5 p.m. daily. See ad, page 15.
Kansas Star Casino 777 Kansas Star Dr., Mulvane I-35 and Exit 33 KansasStarCasino.com Located nine miles south of Wichita on I-35, Kansas Star Casino opened its new
Wichita Times 111 N. Mosley Ste. 201 | 264-5850 wichitatimesonline.com This locally owned company, founded
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
in 1993, publishes the semi-annual Wichita
shop and restaurants. Dining and drinking
Times Dining&More and annual Travel-
options include Woodfire Grille, an upscale
Kansas 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
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-pur-
Whether you’re a local resident or
pose arena which is south-central Kansas’
Wichita visitor, soothing and energizing
new home for big-name national acts. Visit
yoga classes are available on a drop-in
KansasStarCasino.com for more informa-
basis at the studio of Dana Riffel. Regular
tion. Free car parking.
S a t u r d a y , S e p t e m b e r 19 46th annual Hillsboro
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Exhibitors from 16 states • German Food Fest 620.947.3506 hillsboroartsandcraftsfair.org Find us on
Marion’s 37th annual & Craft Show 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Shady, relaxed atmosphere f o o d co u rt • f r e e s h u t t l e 620.382.3425 • marionks.com
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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. Worldrenowned artist Birger Sandzén taught at Bethany College and his works form the core of the Sandzen Memorial Gallery. Other Main Street highlights include the
Marion County
horseshoe tournament, Oct 3; Lincolnville
620-382-8830 growmarioncounty.com
Oct. 4. For more information go to grow-
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 Marion Country Fair July 23-26 in Hillsboro; Goessel Country Threshing Days July 31-Aug. 2; Labor Day Parade and Festival, Florence; the Hillsboro Arts &
Small World Gallery and studio of National
Crafts Fair and the Annual Art in the Park
Geographic photographer Jim Richardson
and Craft Show in Marion, both on Sept.
and the only U.S. Dala horse factory where
19; Old Settler’s Day in Marion on Sept.
artists hand paint each wooden sign.
26; Marion County Lake chili cook-off and
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.
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Carriage Factory Art Gallery . . . . . . . . . 7, 10
Mexico Café Delano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Cero’s Candies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Mid-America All-Indian Center . . . . . . . . 10
CityArts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5, 7
Monarch, The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Cowtown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7, 9
Music Theatre Wichita . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 11
DeFazio’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Newton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Eggcetera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 13
Public at the Brickyard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Exploration Place . . . 6, 9, inside back cover
Red Robin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Gallery XII . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 11
Sedgwick County Zoo . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 4, 10
Greatroom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Tallgrass Film Festival . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 10
Hillsboro Arts & Crafts Fair . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Town & Country . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 15
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POSTDATE Photography and Inherited History in India See India in a whole new way.
The contemporary South Asian artists in this exhibition take history into their own hands. They mine the uneasy legacy of photography in India and reach back in time to engage in artistic conversation with historical photography. POSTDATE was organized collaboratively by the San Jose Museum of Art and the Ulrich Museum of Art. This exhibition is made possible by the generous support of The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, The National Endowment for the Arts, Kaushie Adiseshan and Anand Rajaraman, Tad Freese, Yvonne and Mike Nevens, Dipti and Rakesh Mathur, the Asian Cultural Council, and Christie’s. The Ulrich presentation is generously supported by Mickey Armstrong, Richard D. Smith and Sondra M. Langel, John and Nancy Brammer, Norma Greever, Khicha Family Foundation, Ron and Lee Starkel, and the Ulrich Alliance through A SculpTour Affair gala (Tom and Kyle Futo; Joan Beren; Patrick Habkirk and Dean Bradley; Leilah Farha, Vincent Farha, and Genevieve and Chris Farha; Bill and Mary Lynn Oliver; C.M. Copple Family; Jeff Kennedy and Patti Gorham; Jeff and Janice Van Sickle; and Bob and Liz Workman).
September 12–December 13, 2015 IMAGE: Pushpamala N., The Native Types—Yogini (after a 16th- century Deccani painting), 2001. From the project “Native Women of South India: Manners and Customs,” 2000–2004. Chromogenic print on metallic paper, 14x20 inches each. Collection of Dipti and Rakesh Mathur.
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