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On the cover: Black Bear Bosin’s “Keeper of the Plains” stands at the sacred confluence of the Big and Little Arkansas rivers near the Mid-America All-Indian Center. Flames from a fire ring around the base can be seen nightly for 15 minutes at 9 p.m. in the summer and 7 p.m. in the winter. The full photo on page 2 (top) shows the bowinspired pedestrian bridge. photo by harland schuster Above: The Fountains at WaterWalk downtown along the river present shows during warm months at noon, 8 p.m., 9 p.m. and 10 p.m. Friday-Sunday (if the wind doesn’t exceed 15 mph). Each 10- to 15-minute show incorporates music, lights and water in a choreographed display to different genres of music. The fountains are located at 605 S. Wichita Street, east of Gander Mountain. Photo by Jim Meyer © 2014 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.

Ulrich Museum celebrates 40 years with exhibitions “Forty Years/Forty Stories,” on display until Aug. 3, chronicles the four decades since the Ulrich Museum of Art opened its doors at Wichita State in 1974. One piece on display is “Self Portrait with Model” by Duane Hanson (right), which was part of a national exhibition the Ulrich organized in the late 1970s. The exhibition was seen by more than 1 million people, which helped spread the word nationally about the new museum, according to then-director Dr. Martin Bush. The Ulrich collection grew to include 6,600 works, including a world-class outdoor sculpture collection. Showing prints made by the internationally recognized artist with Kansas roots, “Bruce Conner: Somebody Else’s Prints” will be exhibited from Sept. 5-Dec. 14. The museum is open Tuesday-Sunday and admission is free. For more information, visit Ulrich.wichita.edu.

Wichita hosts top ‘cool’ film festival Tallgrass Film Festival was named one of MovieMaker magazine’s “Top 25 Coolest Festivals in the World” for 2013. Last year’s festival screened nearly 190 films from 34 countries and attracted more than 12,000 attendees, including 30 visiting filmmakers. This year’s festival is slated for Oct. 15-19 at various downtown theaters and venues. In addition to screening independent films, the 12th annual festival will include panel discussions, workshops, galas and other events. The festival also sponsors events year-round, including the 4th annual Dudegrass: A Lebowski Extravaganza at Northrock Lanes on Aug. 16. A traveling road show of films will be shown at the Historic Fox Theatre in Hutchinson

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ABOVE: “Self Portrait with Model” by Duane Hanson is part of the Ulrich Museun’s

“Forty Years/Forty Stories” exhibition. The life-size sculptures drew double-takes and long lines when they were first exhibited at the Ulrich. LEFT: “Chaussette,” by Nadège Desgenétez, is part of WAM glass exhibition.

on Aug. 16 and at the McPherson Opera House on Nov. 20. For ticket and other information on the four-day festival and related events, visit tallgrassfilmfest.com.

Glass art focal point of display at WAM Twenty-five leading Australian and American contemporary glass artists are featured in an exhibition at the Wichita Art Museum through Sept. 14. Organized by the Museum of Glass in Tacoma, Wash., “Australian Glass Art, American Links” is the first American museum exhibition dedicated to Australian studio glass and its ties to the Pacific Northwest. Other exhibitions at WAM include: “Night: Works on Paper from the Amon Carter Museum of American

Art,” nocturnes from the 19th century to the 1960s, on display until Aug. 31; “White Symphonies and Red Flowers: Color Abstraction of Natvar Bhavsar,” until Oct. 5; and “American Moderns, 1910-1960: From O’Keeffe to Rockwell,” Sept. 27-Jan. 4. After having his first one-person show at WAM, Bhavsar went on to exhibit at the Guggenheim Museum and the Venice Biennale. WAM is open Tuesday-Sunday with free admission on Saturdays. For more info, call 268-4921 or visit wichitaartmuseum.org.

Social media at Cowtown Cowtown invites visitors to post on Facebook or Twitter using #CowtownWOW to be eligible to have photos and videos they take at the 1870s village museum used in a new promotional campaign. For more about Cowtown, visit oldcowtown.org.

July-December Calendar Highlights July July 1-19 “Jaws: the Melodrama,” by Tom Frye, Mosley Street Melodrama, 263-0222. July 1-30 Dawn of the Great War: A World War I Centennial Commemoration exhibition, Museum of World Treasures, 263-1311 or worldtreasures.org.

July 1-Sept. 14 “Australian Glass Art, American Links,” international exhibition dedicated to contemporary Australian glass art, Wichita Art Museum, 268-4921, wichitaartmuseum.org. July 1-Sept. 30 Tuesdays on the Terrace, live music, cash bar, food and gardens, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Botanica, 264-0448.

July 1-Aug. 3 “Forty Years/Forty Stories” exhibition, Ulrich Museum of Art, Wichita State, 978-3664, Ulrich.wichita.edu.

July 1-Oct. 5 “White Symphonies and Red Flowers: Color Abstraction of Natvar Bhavsar,” Wichita Art Museum, 268-4921, wichitaartmuseum.org.

July 1-Aug. 10 “House and Home,” MidAmerica Arts Alliance exhibition examining American homes, past and present, WichitaSedgwick County Historical Museum, 265-9314, wichitahistory.org.

July 1-Oct. 18 “Freedom Summer 1964,” exhibition chronicling efforts – including the deaths, beatings and arrests of volunteers – to register black voters in the South, The Kansas African-American Museum, tkaamuseum.net.

July 1-Aug. 17 “Gesture and Expression: Isabel Bishop and the Fourteenth Street School,” Wichita Art Museum, wichitaartmuseum.org.

July 1-Dec. 31 “Indians in Aviation,” new exhibition examines American Indians’ contributions to World War II, Mid-America All-Indian Center, open Tuesday-Saturday, TheIndianCenter.org or call 316-350-3340.

July 1-Aug. 31 “Night: Works on Paper from the Amon Carter Museum of American Art,” nocturnes from the 19th century to the 1960s, Wichita Art Museum, 268-4921, wichitaartmuseum.org. July 1-Sept. 1 Tony Hawk | Rad Science National Traveling Exhibit, Exploration Place, 660-0600.

July 1-Dec. 31 “Violent Universe,” new Dome show, Exploration Place, 660-0600. July 8, 15, 22, 29 Twilight Tuesdays, 6 to 8:30 p.m., Sedgwick County Zoo, see animals at twilight while they are more active, free with Cox voucher or zoo membership, scz.org.

“Just an Old-Fashioned Love Song,” an oil by Melinda J. Weis, is part of the Crazy 8’s (8 inches square) small works invitational at Gallery XII.

July 9-11 Fred Hersch Trio, Chamber Music at the Barn, Wichita, cmatb.org, 316-721-7666. July 9-13 “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” Music Theatre Wichita, Century II, evening and weekend matinee performances, 316-265-3107. July 10 Art for Your Ears: free summer outdoor concert series features Ellis Paul, galleries open Continued on page 4.

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until 8:30 p.m., Ulrich Museum of Art at Wichita State University, 7 p.m., 978-3664. July 10, 11, 18 “The Three Little Pigs,” Wichita Children’s Theatre & Dance Center, 262-2282. July 11-Aug. 9 “Aladdin,” children’s theater matinee with lunch, Crown Uptown Dinner Theatre, 612-7696. July 12 Children’s Farms Festival: COWabunga Day, 1-4 p.m., Sedgwick County Zoo, scz.org. July 12 Motely Crue, 7 p.m., INTRUST Arena, Wichita, intrustbankarena.com, 316-755-7328. July 12-13 American Indian Festival at Century II, contest powwows, food, music, Mid-America All-Indian Center, Wichita, theindiancenter.org. July 15-17 The Harlem Quartet, Chamber Music at the Barn, Wichita, cmatb.org, 316721-7666. July 16, 18, 23, 25 Hot Art for Cool Kids – Paint Me Silly, ages 6-12, 2 to 4 p.m., Wichita Art Museum, 268-4929. July 17 Tommy Emmanuel, concert, The Orpheum, wichitaorpheum.com, 755-7328. July 18 Old Town Square Concert, Mumblin Jones, free, 6 p.m., 655-9500. July 19 “Girls Night: The Musical,” 8 p.m., The Orpheum, wichitaorpheum.com, 755-7328. July 19 Entre Nous Victorian Dance Club, demonstrations of Victorian dancing 1-5 p.m., Cowtown, 219-1871. July 19 Summer Birthday Bash, 2-4 p.m.; celebrate WAM’s 79th birthday with free ice cream, music and a community art project, Wichita Art Museum, 268-4921, wichitaartmuseum.org. July 23 Chubby Carrier and the Bayou Swamp Band, concert, 7:30 p.m., Crown Uptown Theater, 612-7696. July 23-27 “Catch Me If You Can,” Music Theatre Wichita, Century II, 316-265-3107. July 24-Sept. 6 “John Wayne’s World,” Mosley Street Melodrama, 263-0222.

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July 24 -Aug. 10 “Fox on the Fairway,” Wichita Community Theatre, wichitact.org. July 25-Aug. 9 NBC World Series, Wichita Wingnuts Baseball, Lawrence-Dumont Stadium, 264-6887 July 25-Aug. 26 Annual Crazy 8’s Small Works Invitational, Gallery XII, 412 E. Douglas, 267-5915. July 25 Final Friday opening reception for Crazy 8’s Small Works Invitational and works by Brandon Smith and the late ceramicist Gordon Zradnick, 5:30 to 10 p.m., Gallery XII, 267-5915. July 26 Diamond W Wranglers Western Dinner Show, Empire House Theater at Old Cowtown, barbecue dinner starts at 6:30 p.m., 778-1751. July 26 Family ArtVenture: Paper Me Silly, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wichita Art Museum, 2684921, wichitaartmuseum.org. July 30-Aug. 1 Impassioned Rendezvous, Chamber Music at the Barn, Wichita, cmatb.org, 721-7666.

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9:45 a.m., free and open to the public, weather permitting, Wichita Art Museum, 268-4921.

Aug. 1-23 “Some Enchanted Evening: The Songs of Rodgers & Hammerstein,” Crown Uptown Dinner Theater, 612-7696.

Aug. 9 Stomp and Holler Outdoor Concert featuring Possum Posse, 8 p.m., Old Cowtown Museum, 219-1871.

Aug. 2 American Idol, Kansas Star Arena, ticketmaster.com.

Aug. 15 Old Town Square Concert, Jenny Wood, free, 6 p.m., 655-9500.

Aug. 6 Barenaked Ladies, Orpheum, wichitaorpheum.com, 755-7328.

Aug. 22 Night at the Museum: WAM’s Ode to the Sweet Summer Night, 8-10 p.m., $10 for non-members, Wichita Art Museum, 268-4921, wichitaartmuseum.org.

Aug. 6-10 “42nd Street,” Music Theatre Wichita, evening and weekend matinee performances, Century II, 316-265-3107. Aug. 7 Art For Your Ears Free Summer Outdoor Concert Series: The Cherokee Maidens, 7 p.m., galleries open until 8:30 p.m., Ulrich Museum of Art at Wichita State, 978-3664. Aug. 7-10 Ringling Bros. Super Circus Heroes, Intrust Bank Arena, instrustbankarena.com. Aug. 8 Cowtown: Vintage Base Ball Game, 8 p.m., Lawrence-Dumont Stadium, 350-3323. Aug. 9 Summer Yoga on the WAM Lawn, 8:30-

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Aug. 22 Diamond W Wranglers Western Dinner Show, Empire House Theater at Old Cowtown, barbecue dinner starts at 6:30 p.m., 778-1751. Aug. 22-Oct. 12 National Small Oil Painting Exhibition, Wichita Center for the Arts, 6342787, wcfta.com. Aug. 29 Opening reception for Diane Warta, featured artist, and pottery by Alaine Kuestersteffen, consignment artist, Gallery XII, Final Friday, 5:30-10 p.m., 267-5915. Aug. 30 “Don Giovanni,” Wichita Grand Opera, Century II, wichitagrandopera.org, 262-8054. Aug. 30-31 Age of the Gunfighter, Old Cowtown, Wichita, oldcowtown.org.

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Sept. 5-Dec. 14 “Bruce Conner: Somebody Else’s Prints,” exhibition of works by internationally recognized artist with Kansas roots, Ulrich Museum of Art at Wichita State, 978-3664. Sept. 6 Zoobilee, fund-raiser for Sedgwick County Zoo, 6 p.m. to midnight (zoo closed during day), scz.org. Sept. 10-14 “On Golden Pond,” Wichita Community Theatre, wichitact.org.

Sept. 12-14 Autumn & Art at Bradley Fair, juried arts festival, Wichita, autumnandart.com.

Oct. 11-12 “Hometown Favorites,” Wichita Symphony Orchestra, Century II, 267-7658.

Sept. 13-Jan. 5 “Eww! What’s Eating You?” carnival-themed exhibition about parasites and the human body, Exploration Place, Wichita, exploration.org.

Oct. 15-19 12th Annual Tallgrass Film Festival, screenings, panel discussions, receptions, various locations, tallgrassfilmfest.com.

Sept. 19 Zen: An Alfresco Event, benefit for Botanica, 6:30 p.m., 264-0448. Sept. 19-21, 26-28 Lyle Kesslers’ “Orphans,” directed by Shaun Michael-Morse, Vickers Baker Theater at Wichita Center for the Arts, 634-2787, wcfta.com. Sept. 20 Loretta Lynn in concert, 8 p.m., The Orpheum, selectaseat.com. Sept. 25-28 “The Spitfire Grill,” WSU School of Performing Arts, Wilner Auditorium, 978-3233. Sept. 26 Opening reception for Diane Curtis, featured artist, and Bob Schmidt, consignment artist, Gallery XII, Final Friday, 5:30-10 p.m., 267-5915. Sept. 27 “Manon,” Wichita Grand Opera, Century II, wichitagrandopera.org, 262-8054.

Oct. 16-19 “Julius Caesar,” WSU School of Performing Arts, Wilner Auditorium, 978-3233. Oct. 18 Children’s Farms Festival: Fabulous Fall, 1-4 p.m., old-fashioned county fair activities, Sedgwick County Zoo, scz.org. Oct. 24-26 Night of the Living Zoo, Sedgwick County Zoo, 6:30-8:30 p.m., activities and games throughout decorated zoo, costumes encouraged, scz.org. Oct. 25-26 “Dances of the Americas,” Wichita Symphony Orchestra, Century II, 267-7658. Oct. 30-Nov. 2 “Don Gioganni,” WSU School of Performing Arts, Miller Concert Hall, 978-3233. Oct. 31 Opening reception for Ann Krone, featured artist, and Ted Krone, consignment artist, Gallery XII, Final Friday, 5:30-10 p.m., 267-5915.

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November Nov. 3 Cher D2K concert, Intrust Arena, 7:30 p.m., selectaseat.com. Nov. 5-9 Holiday Tables, Wichita Center for the Arts, 634-2787, wcfta.com. Nov. 14 Wichita Art Chatter, 6 p.m., Wichita Art Museum, wichitaartmuseum.org, 268-4921.

Winter Wednesdays: From November through February, the Sedgwick County Zoo offers $2.50 admission on Wednesdays. For more information, visit scz.org.

Sept. 27 Art in the Park, Carriage Factory Art Gallery park, music, food, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Newton, 316-284-2749. Sept. 27 Opening party for “American Moderns, 1910-1960: From O’Keeffe to Rockwell,” 7-9 p.m., Wichita Art Museum, wichitaartmuseum.org, 268-4921.

Nov. 15-16 “Mozart & Salieri,” Wichita Symphony Orchestra, Century II, 267-7658. Nov. 21-22 Kansas Dance Festival, Miller Concert Hall, Wichita State, 978-3233. Nov. 21-Jan. 4 Kansas Watercolor Society National Exhibition, Wichita Center for the Arts, 634-2787, wcfta.com. Nov. 21-Dec. 21 “Miracle on 34th Street,” Crown Uptown Dinner Theater, 612-7696, crownuptown.com. Nov. 28 Opening reception for Brian Hinkle,

Botanica glows with nearly a million lights nightly from Nov. 28-Dec. 31.

featured artist, and Wint Harris, consignment artist, Gallery XII, Final Friday, 5:30-10 p.m., 267-5915. Nov. 28-Dec. 31 Illuminations, Botanica’s holiday light display features nearly a million lights, nightly 5:30-8:30 p.m., Botanica, 264-0448.

December Dec. 4 Illuminations VIP Party, see the gardens glow and sample gourmet foods from local restaurants, 6 p.m., Illuminations nightly until Dec. 31, Botanica, 264-0448. Dec. 2, 9, 16 Supper with Santa. 5:30 p.m., have supper and sing with Santa, read “The Night Before Christmas” and see the gardens during Illuminations, Botanica, 264-0448. Dec. 5-6 Studio 5 Pottery Sale, Wichita Center for the Arts, 634-2787, wcfta.com. Dec. 6 Holiday Open House with visit from Santa, Wichita Art Museum, 2-4 p.m., wichitaartmuseum.org, 268-4921. Dec. 13 Children’s Farms Festival: Santa at the Barn, demonstrations, 1-4 p.m., Sedgwick County Zoo celebrates the holidays all day, scz.org. Dec. 16-18 “Beauty and the Beast,” Broadway in Wichita, Century II, 316-303-8100.

Sept. 27-Jan. 4 American Moderns, 19101960: From O’Keeffe to Rockwell, Wichita Art Museum, wichitaartmuseum.org.

October Oct. 2-5 Holiday Galleria, Century II Expo Hall, holidaygalleria.org. Oct. 3-25 “Aida,” Crown Uptown Dinner Theater, 612-7696. Oct. 10 Wichita Art Chatter, 6 p.m., Wichita Art Museum, wichitaartmuseum.org, 268-4921. Oct. 11 BOOtanica, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., fall festival for the whole family, Botanica, 264-0448.

Wichita’s Premier Art Destination 412 E. Douglas, Wichita, KS 67202 316-267-5915 www.wichitagalleryxii.com Open Mon-Sat 10am-4pm

July-December Calendar Highlights for Surrounding Area Cosmosphere is home to world-class collection

July 1-Sept. 14 Ice Age Imperials, exhibition, Flint Hills Discovery Center, Manhattan, flinthillsdiscovery.org, 785-587-2726.

The Kansas Cosmosphere and Space Center in Hutchinson is hosting a Fly Around Dine Around fund-raising event on Aug. 23 to coincide with the 50th anniversary of the inception of the Blackbird program as well as the 45th anniversary of the 1969 Apollo missions. Attendees include Kansas astronaut Dr. Steve Hawley, who flew his first space mission 30 years ago and his last one 15 years ago. Dr. Buzz Aldrin, the lunar module pilot on Apollo 11 and the second person to walk on the moon, was special guest at the 2013 event. The Smithsonian-affiliated museum has the largest collection of Russian space artifacts outside of Moscow and the United States’ second largest collection. The Cosmosphere houses the Hall of Space Museum, Carey Digital Dome Theater, Justice Planetarium, NaviGATOR flight simulator (opened in 2013) and Dr. Goddard’s Lab, where live science experiments are performed in the lab of Dr. Robert Goddard, a 1930s scientist who pioneered modern rocketry. The Cosmosphere has recently embarked on a five-year $15 million renovation plan that will add interactive exhibits to the lobby and place more emphasis on STEM education. Activities are priced individually or an all-day Mission Pass may be purchased. (Reno County residents are admitted free.) For information, call 800-397-0330 or visit cosmo.org.

July 9-13 Kansas Wheat Festival, Wellington, 620-326-7466. July 16-19 Kansas Largest Night Rodeo, Pretty Prairie, pprodeo.com. July 24-27 Kustom Kemps of America (KKOA) Leadsled Spectacular Car Show, Oakdale Park, Salina, kustomkempsofamerica.com, 877-725-4625. July 25-26 Hutchinson Grand National Auto Races, 7:30 p.m., Kansas State Fairgrounds, 316-755-1781. Aug. 1-3 Goessel Country Threshing Days, Marion County, growmarioncounty.com. Aug. 9 6th Annual 19th-Century Vintage Baseball Game, 1 p.m., Eisenhower Campus, Abilene, 785-263-6700.

‘Monuments Men’ artifacts on display at Strataca

Aug. 9 Opening reception for Fiber Art Exhibit, 7 p.m., Carriage Factory Art Gallery, Newton, 316-284-2749.

Costumes and props from the 2014 film “Monuments Men” about art stolen during World War II have been added to the movie memorabilia display at Strataca: Kansas Underground Salt Museum in Hutchinson. Some of the country’s most famous films are stored at Underground Vaults & Storage, which has protected valuable items in salt caverns far beneath the earth since 1959. Items on loan from Sony Pictures Studios Archives and Collections include an Army uniform and boots worn by actor Matt Damon in the film. There is also a map showing the locations of salt mines in Europe where art was hidden. For information on visiting Strataca, the only attraction of its kind in North America, visit underkansas.org.

Aug. 22-24 3rd Annual Fly Around Dine Around Fundraiser for Kansas Cosmosphere honoring heroes of the Blackbird program, Apollo missions and others, Cosmosphere, Hutchinson, cosmo.org. Aug. 22-23 When Pigs Fly In & BBQ Contest, McPherson Airport, mcphersonchamber.com, 800-324-8022.

Aug. 23 Yoder Heritage Day, Yoder, 620960-0439.

Rolling Hills Zoo, Salina, rollinghillswildlife. com, 785-827-9488.

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Aug. 23 Murder in the Mine: A Very Brady Murder, interactive mystery, Strataca: Kansas Underground Salt Museum, 5 p.m., Hutchinson, 866-755-3450.

Oct. 25 Downtown Hutchinson Chili & Soup Festival, 620-694-2677. Nov. 22 Christmas Parade, downtown Hutchinson, 10 a.m.

Aug. 30-Sept. 1 Labor Day Parade and Festival, Florence, growmarioncounty.com.

Dec. 6 Opening reception for “Threads Through Time,” retrospective works by artist Bob Regier, 7 p.m., Carriage Factory Art Gallery, Newton, 316-284-2749.

Sept. 5-14 Kansas State Fair, Hutchinson, kansasstatefair.com. Sept. 17-21 Walnut Valley Festival, music on five stages, crafts, international flat-picking contests, Winfield, wvfest.com.

Bagpipers, highland athletes and clans converge in McPherson for the Scottish Festival Sept. 27-28.

Sept. 20 45th annual Hillsboro Arts & Crafts Fair, Hillsboro, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., hillsboroarts andcraftsfair.org.

Gallery park, music, food, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Newton, 316-284-2749.

Sept. 20 36th annual Marion Annual Art in the Park & Craft Show, Marion, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., marionks.com. Sept. 21 Spaghetti Western, 3 p.m. Strataca: Kansas Underground Salt Museum, Hutchinson, 866-755-3450.

Oct. 3-5 Downtown Hutchinson Rod Run & Classic Car Show, hutchrodrun.com. Oct. 4 Hunt for Red Rock-tober, 3 p.m., Strataca: Kansas Underground Salt Museum, Hutchinson, 866-755-3450.

Sept. 27-28 Scottish Festival, McPherson, macfestival.org, 800-324-8022.

Oct. 4 Opening reception for art by Christopher Gulick and Justin Marable, 7 p.m., Carriage Factory Art Gallery, Newton, 316-284-2749.

Sept. 27 Art in the Park, Carriage Factory Art

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Dec. 6 Five Places of Christmas, trolley tour of five museums/galleries in Newton, 10 a.m.4 p.m., Newton, 316-284-2749. Dec. 6 Snowflake Parade and Artists’ Studio Open House, visitlindsborg.com, 888-227-2227. Dec. 6 & 13 Old-Fashioned Christmas, Lindsborg, visitlindsborg.com, 888-227-2227. Dec. 7 Marion Art & Music Stroll, downtown, gallery101flinthills.com, 620-382-7501. Dec. 12 Murder in the Mine: I Saw Mommy Killing Santa Claus, interactive mystery, Strataca: Kansas Underground Salt Museum, 5 p.m., Hutchinson, 866-755-3450. Dec. 13 Lucia Festival, Lindsborg, visitlindsborg.com, 888-227-2227.

What to eat, see and do in Wichita Our first guide to dining out, published in fall 1995, was such a success we expanded the publication to include information about shopping, museums, attractions, theater, special events and In the Area opportunities. The magazine is now published twice a year and distributed to area hotels, Wichita MidContinent Airport, the Wichita Convention & Visitors Bureau and other tourist information centers. The listings are also online at wichitatimesonline.com.

Botanica, The Wichita Gardens 701 Amidon | 264-0448 botanica.org Located at Murdock and Amidon, this botanical paradise features the 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 3.

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 11.

CityArts 334 N. Mead | 350-3245 Wichitaarts.com Located in the historic Old Town district, CityArts is a center for artistic creation and appreciation. Local and regional art is on display in five exhibition galleries that debut new exhibits monthly. Admission is free to all galleries. The majority of works on display are for sale, and CityArts also has a unique gift shop full of handcrafted and decorative pieces of art. Adults, teens and youth are invited to express their creativity by enrolling in one of the many art classes offered year-round. CityArts offers classes for beginners to experts in many mediums, including digital arts, painting, drawing, glassblowing, pottery and photography. CityArts is part of the Final Friday Gallery Crawl. Hours are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Final Friday; and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday. 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 twostory carriage factory founded in Newton in 1883.You’ll find landscapes, contemporary and impressionist art, plus photography, ceramics, and sculptures for sale by Kansas and regional

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

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

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Cowtown is one of the oldest living-history museums in the Midwest. Its unique programming chronicles Wichita’s transformation from a frontier settlement to a cattle town to a burgeoning agricultural and manufacturing area. The 23-acre site is home to 70 historic and re-created buildings; restored original homes represent both the emerging upperclass 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. 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 35,144 museums are accredited. Historic Wichita Cowtown Inc. works in partnership with the City of Wichita to enhance and further the Museum and its mission. 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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Exploration Place is Kansas’ premier hands-on science center for all ages, located on a 20-acre site along the Arkansas River in Wichita’s downtown Museums on the River district. Eight hands-on exhibit areas focus on aviation, Kansas, medieval life in a three-story castle, architecture, health, imaginative spaces for toddlers, evolution of the center’s site and construction, and a special traveling exhibition area. In Kansas’ largest domed theater, the Boeing Dome Theater and Planetarium, travel to faraway destinations and embark on unforgettable adventures during these state-of-theart, 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 on page 3. Continued on page 10.

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Mid-America All-Indian Center 650 N. Seneca | 350-3340 theindiancenter.org The Indian Center is the only facility in Kansas that is solely dedicated to preserving and promoting the rich cultural history and heritage of American Indians in North America. Adults and children are immediately immersed in the American Indian history and culture from the moment they walk through the doors. Exhibits of traditional and contemporary art depict the American Indian cultures of the past and present. On the path to visit the 44-foot tall “Keeper of the Plains” sculpture are two memorial gardens dedicated to renowned American Indian artists Woody Crumbo and Blackbear Bosin. The gift shop offers handcrafted jewelry, baskets, pottery, books, music and botanicals. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 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 brow-antlered deer. After exploring Asia navigate along a twisting path to the Cessna Penguin Cove. Relax and watch the penguins as they dive, swim and play. Feeling adventurous? A fifty-foot bridge will take you out of the market atmosphere of Nganda Village and immerse you in The Downing Gorilla Forest Reserve. Discover 3,000 animals of nearly 400 different species. Summer hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. March-October; winter hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. November-February. The zoo is open 364 days a year, closing only the day of Zoobilee. Visit website when planning your visit for more information.

Various Locations tallgrassfilmfest.com The Tallgrass Film Association presents year-round special screenings highlighting 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 12th annual festival takes place Oct. 15-19 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.

ulrich.wichita.edu Celebrating its 40th anniversary with a special exhibition and events, the Ulrich Museum of Art develops and 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

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outdoor sculpture collection, one of the top 10 outdoor sculpture collections in the U.S. (2006 Public Art Review magazine), is located throughout WSU’s 330-acre campus and is always open. Visitors can enjoy monumental works by such seminal figures as Henry Moore, Robert Indiana, Tom Otterness, Andy Goldsworthy and Louise Nevelson. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; closed Mondays and major/university holidays. Free admission, parking and guided group tours. See ad, inside

Wichita Art Museum 1400 W. Museum Blvd. | 268-4921 wichitaartmuseum.org Discover a nationally renowned collection of American art, including masterpieces by Mary Cassatt and Edward Hopper at the 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 experience at the Wichita Art Museum in the Living Room, our interactive family friendly exhibition. Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. on Sundays. Closed Mondays and major holidays. Free admission on Saturdays. See ad coupon on page 3.

Wichita Center for the Arts 9112 E. Central | 634-2787 wcfta.com The Wichita Center for the Arts is the area’s oldest and most comprehensive visual and performing arts organization. For 94 years the Center has made art and art education available to Wichita and surrounding communities. The Center produces ten exhibitions per year in addition to three national juried shows. The exhibitions focus on regional and national artists and feature the varied disci-

plines taught at the Mary R. Koch School of Visual Arts. Upcoming exhibitions include the National Small Oil Painting Exhibition Aug. 22-Oct. 12 and the Kansas Watercolor Society National Nov. 21-Jan. 4. 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 each year. The fall performance is Lyle Kesslers’ “Orphans” directed by Shaun Michael-Morse Sept. 19-21 and Sept. 26-28. For tickets, call (316) 6342787. Check website wcfta.com for information about membership, educational programs/ classes, group tours, facility rentals and volunteer opportunities.

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

weekends 1 to 5 p.m. Museum admission: $5 adults, $2 children (6-12). Group discounts available.

4 p.m. (and by appointment) as well as Final Fridays from 5:30 to 10 p.m. See ad, page 5.

Cero’s Candies 3429 E. Douglas | 264-5002 ceroscandy.com

Music Theatre Wichita Century II | 265-3107

and other tasty treats in Wichita for more than

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Each season features performers from New York and Hollywood, working hand in hand with gifted Midwestern artists to create fully orchestrated musical productions. The 43rd season offers a mix of old and new favorites: “South Pacific,” June 11-15; “West Side Story,” June 25-29; “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” July 9-13; “Catch Me If You Can,” July 23-27; and “42nd Street,” Aug. 6-10. Season tickets available. Performances are Wednesday-Sunday evenings with weekend matinees at Century II Concert Hall. See ad, page 4.

Cero’s has been making and selling candy

late 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 call for summer hours (Memorial Day - Labor Day). You can also shop online. We ship! Come

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 Renegades of Sedgwick County,” “House & Home” and “Travel Air and the Mystery S.” Museum and Gift Shop are open Tuesday-Friday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and

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Gallery XII 412 E. Douglas | 267-5915 WichitaGalleryXII.com

Karg Art Glass 111 N. Oliver, Kechi | 744-2442 Rollinkarg.com

gallery also features monthly rotating exhibits

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 and Friday, and 8:30 a.m.

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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 medium 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

CARRIAGE FACTORY ART GALLERY Flint Hills landscapes, contemporary art, photography, ceramics, sculptures, and other art for sale by Kansas artists. 12-5 T-F | 10-5 Sat. 128 E. 6th St., Newton | 316-284-2749 30 miles north of Wichita

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to noon on 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 back cover.

The Greatroom Wichita Marriott Hotel Kellogg and Webb Road | 651-0333 The Greatroom features a comfortable setting with approachable menu emphasizing fresh ingredients and small plates. Favorites include fresh-made chips with hummus, chipotle chicken skewers with cilantro dipping sauce, and baked goat cheese with grilled bread. For entrees, try the fish tacos, loaded steak salad, stuffed tortellini or tender grilled steak. An

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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 2013 for the fourth straight year, this poplar restaurant has five locations in Wichita (see West listings for additional addresses) in addition to restaurants in Hutchinson, Salina 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.

served Monday-Saturday. Enjoy strawberry, mango or green tea Mochi ice cream for dessert. Domestic and import beers. Hours: 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday (lunch served until 3:30 p.m.).

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 9 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Visit the other familyowned location, Mexico Café Delano, at 555 W. Douglas, now with William Villar on keyboards Saturday nights. Both locations serve original Villar family recipes, a taste Wichitans have enjoyed for four decades.

Zaytun 2020 Woodlawn | 613-2474 Myzaytun.com Since opening four years ago in Brittany Center, Zaytun (which means olive) has developed a loyal following for its freshly prepared, authentic ethnic dishes. 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

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Hot Stone Korean Grill 3743 N. Rock Rd. | 425-7082 Led by owner-chef in a lovely setting for seven years Hot Stone has served traditional Korean food that is not only delicious but healthy. Dine-in entrees are served with rice, miso soup and Kimchi or green salad. The menu includes appetizers like crispy or steamed dumplings and sweet potato noodle as well as entrees such as beef Bulgogi (tender sliced beef), Korean BBQ (beef short rib and country style pork rib), Dolsot Bibimbap (rice bowl) and various types of stews served in hot stone bowls. A variety of spicy and teriyaki dishes with chicken, pork, salmon, shrimp and squid are also available. Bento lunch box

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 recipes 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.

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carne asada or fish), burritos, Monterrey tostadas, fajitas, quesadillas, pork chile and four kinds of nachos. Burgers and sandwiches come with fresh-cut fries or tots. The menu also

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of sandwiches, including Reuben, Philly Cheese

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. See ad, page 13.

Steak and Buffalo Chicken Po’ Boy. Sit outside on the patio and listen to music or challenge friends at shuffleboard table or one of three pool tables inside. Wireless internet and 35 TVs. Live music on Friday and Saturday nights. Visit west location at 2330 N. Maize. Open 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Wednesday-Saturday and 11 a.m. to midnight Sunday-Tuesday.

Mexico Café Delano 555 W. Douglas | 264-1121 Starting with Mary Villar Espinoza 45 years

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 from house-infused vodkas. A selection of more than 70 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.

ing authentic Mexican food in Wichita. Located

Public at the Brickyard 129 N. Rock Island | 263-4044

in the Delano District just west of downtown,

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Tucked away in a turn-of-the-century warehouse in Old Town, Public offers a unique dining experience, offering signature cocktails,

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lunch. Live music on Saturday evenings with

Emerson Biggin’s 808 E. Douglas | 303-9800

owner William Villar on keyboard, starting at 7 p.m. (light menu, beer and beverages served).

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fresh ingredients from local farmers, craft beers and a carefully curated wine list. Open for lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch, the restaurant’s menu features hearty dishes like Cuban and prairie sliders as well as salads, pizzas and vegetarian dishes. For brunch try the French toast, pancakes or Public sausage. Nightly specials include steak, ribs and gourmet burgers. Public is home to Old Town’s longest happy hour, featuring $2 select drafts from 2 to 7 p.m. An event space is perfect for large parties, and the adjacent Brickyard is the city’s best live music venue. Kitchen hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday (bar until 2 a.m. on weekends) and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays.

DeFazio’s 2706 Amidon | 838-0709 For 32 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.

Emerson Biggin’s 2330 N. Maize | 866-2577 What could be better than a traditional sports bar with not only burgers, wings and cold beer, but also an assortment of madefrom-scratch Hispanic dishes? The menu features Big Lou’s Famous Tacos (beef, chicken, carne asada or fish), burritos, Monterrey tostadas, fajitas, quesadillas, pork chile and four kinds of nachos. Burgers and sandwiches come with fresh-cut fries or tots. The menu also

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includes soups, salads, appetizers and a variety of sandwiches, including Reuben, Philly Cheese Steak and Buffalo Chicken Po’ Boy. Sit outside on the patio and listen to music or play pool or shuffleboard inside. Wireless internet and 35 TVs. Live music on Friday and Saturday nights. Visit Old Town location at 808 E. Douglas. Open 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Wednesday-Saturday and 11-midnight Sunday-Tuesday.

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 and Hutchinson in 2013 for the fourth straight year, this poplar restaurant has five locations in Wichita (see West listings for additional addresses) in addition to restaurants in Hutchinson, Salina 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.

Legends at DoubleTree by Hilton Wichita Airport 2098 Airport Rd. | 945-1966 LegendsWichita.com A local favorite for more than 20 years, Legends Restaurant and Lounge is the ideal location for meeting up with friends or business colleagues. From Key West shrimp with crabmeat stuffing and black bean mango relish to grilled New Zealand rack of lamb with sweet blackberry demi glaze or Thai coconut chicken penne pasta tossed with fresh basil, you will discover a world of tasteful delicacies right here in west Wichita. Legendary specials: T-Bone Tuesdays, Big Rib Eye Wednesdays, Saturday’s Seafood Buffet and Sunday’s Champagne Brunch. Don’t forget half-price bottles of wine every Monday and Friday. In a time crunch for lunch? Try our weekday value hot lunch buffet. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. See ad, page 11.

Le Monde Café & Deli 602 N. West St. | 943-4347 With a setting much like that of a European café, Le Monde features delicious French, Italian and Mediterranean cuisine that is authentic yet affordable. Every dish is made from scratch using the freshest ingredients -- the melt-inyour mouth biscuits are a local favorite. Enjoy lunch or dinner in a casual and relaxed atmosphere, surrounded by art, ranging from Raku pottery to nouveau fine art. Top off a great bistro meal with cappuccino and dessert: Choose from Le Monde’s many delectable French pastries or savor the rich layers of freshly made baklava. Across from Plaza West shopping center near Central and West Street. Open daily at 11 a.m.; dine until 9 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 10 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Closes at 3 p.m. on Sunday.

Town & Country 4702 W. Kellogg | 943-0761 A family-owned and operated restaurant serving family dining at affordable prices since 1958. Mesquite-grilled USDA Choice aged steaks, prime rib, hand-breaded 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 and prime rib available daily. Special prices for children and senior citizens. Full bar service starts at 5 p.m. daily. See ad, page 14.

Via Christi Clinic 20 locations, plus Immediate Care Services viachristiclinic.com With more than 200 doctors, Via Christi Clinic is one of the state’s largest outpatient multispecialty group practices and is accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care. More than threequarters of a million patient visits were made to Via Christi Clinic in 2013. Immediate Care services for minor emergencies and common illnesses are available without an appointment at three locations: 3311 E. Murdock (East), 316-689-9107; 13213 W. 21st St. North (West), 316-946-1789; and 700 Medical Center Drive

(Newton), 316-284-5011. Call for Immediate Care hours or visit viachristiclinic.com. For help in choosing a doctor, call 316-719-1262. Via Christi Clinic is owned and operated by Via Christi Health. See ad, inside back cover.

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 Travel 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 wichita diningandmore.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.

Kansas Cosmosphere & Space Center 800-397-0330 | cosmo.org

Strataca: Kansas Underground Salt Museum 866-755-3450 | UnderKansas.org A convenient 55-mile drive northwest of Wichita on K-96 through the Amish community of Yoder, Hutchinson offers a world-class space museum and unique exploration 650 feet below ground in addition to a variety of shopping and dining options. The Kansas Cosmosphere and the Underground Salt Museum 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, flight simulator, Dr. Goddard’s Lab and gift shop. At Strataca, descend deep into the Earth to explore salt deposits formed millions of years ago, view exhibits, experience the Stratadome and narrated tours on the Salt Mine Express and The Dark Ride. Go to visithutch.com for lodging, upcoming events and coupons. See ad, inside back cover.

Kansas Star Casino 777 Kansas Star Dr., Mulvane I-35 and Exit 33 KansasStarCasino.com

Greater Hutchinson Convention/Visitors Bureau

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 1,850 slot machines and 50 table games, including Craps, Roulette, no-ante Blackjack and a 13-table

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Hutchinson

S a t u r d a y, S e p t e m b e r 20 Hillsboro

9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Exhibitors from 16 states • German Food Fest 620.947.3506 hillsboroartsandcraftsfair.org

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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 and Cottonwood Bar. A 150-room Hampton Inn and Suites opened at the casino last year. Check kansasstararena.com for live entertainment schedule. 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

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Upcoming events include the county fair in July; Goessel Threshing Days Aug. 1-3; Labor Day Parade & Festival in Florence; Hillsboro Arts & Crafts Fair and Marion Art in the Park and Craft Show on Sept. 20; Old Settlers Day, Marion, Sept. 27; Octoberfest in Lincolnville, Oct. 4; Downtown Art & Music Stroll, Marion, Dec. 7. For more information go to growmarioncounty.com. See art fair ad, page 15.

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McPherson

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.

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).

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

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

McPherson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 16

Cero’s Candies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

McPherson Scottish Festival . . . . . . . . . . 6, 16

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

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

Cowtown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2, 9

Mid-America All-Indian Center . . . . . . . . . 10

DeFazio’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 14

Monarch, The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Eggcetera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Music Theatre of Wichita . . . . . . . . . . . . 4, 11

Emerson Biggin’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 14

Public at the Brickyard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Exploration Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3, 4, 9

Sedgwick County Zoo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5, 10

Gallery XII . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3, 5, 11

Strataca: Kansas Underground Salt Museum . . . . . . . . 6, 15, inside back cover

Hillboro Arts & Crafts Fair . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Hog 100 Wild Pit Bar-B-Q . . . . . . . . . . . . 7, 12, 14 Credit: @Larry Ventress

Hot Stone Korean Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 95

Hutchinson . . . . . . . . . 6, 15, inside back cover 75 Kansas Cosmosphere and Space Center . . . . 6, 15, inside back cover

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Located 60 miles north of Wichita, McPherson offers a restored opera house with art gallery in addition to other shopping, dining, occasional trolley tours and recreation at Turkey Creek Golf Course. Annual events include the McPherson Scottish Festival which attracts highland athletes, clans, bagpipers and other musicians to McPherson the last weekend in September. For more information, visit macfestival.org. See ad coupon, page 16.

Botanica . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3, 5, 7

Greatroom, The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

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Tallgrass Film Festival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2, 10 Town & Country . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 15 Ulrich Museum of Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . inside front cover, 2, 10 Via Christi Immediate Care . . . . . . . 15, inside back cover Villar’s Mexico Café . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Kansas Star Casino . . . . inside front cover, 15

Wichita Art Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2, 3, 10

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Art Glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, back cover

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

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

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

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Legends at Doubletree by 0 Hilton Wichita Airport . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 14

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

Yoga . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Children 12 and Under Admitted Free

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Zaytun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

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