Wichita Times|Dining&More Spring 2011 by Susan Burdick

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The Wichita Times Dining&More magazine is published twice a year by Matrix Media Inc., a locally owned company founded in 1993 which also publishes Travel Kansas magazine. The listings included in this edition can be found online at wichitatimesonline.com and wichitadiningandmore.com. For information about advertising in the next edition, call 316-264-5850. To order additional print copies, please send $5 per copy to The Wichita Times, 111 N. Mosley Ste. 201, Wichita, KS 67202.

Museums, Attractions & Theater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Map of Wichita . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Shopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Restaurants: East, Old Town/Downtown, West . . . . . . . . . . 11 Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 In the Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 On the cover: The 44-foot-tall Keeper of the Plains sculpture by Black Bear Bosin watches over the Arkansas River as it winds near downtown Wichita. It is especially dramatic during the 15 minutes when a ring of fire erupts from its base each evening (weather permitting). The sculpture is located at the confluence of the Little and Big Arkansas rivers, a site considered sacred by Native Americans. Photo by Harland Schuster Above: “August in the City” by Edward Hopper is among the works on display at the Wichita Art Museum Feb. 13-April 10 as part of the exhibition “New York, New York: The 20th Century.” Hopper’s “Conference at Night” is part of the museum’s permanent Roland P. Murdock Collection. The museum is open Tuesday-Sunday and admission is free on Saturday. © 2011 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.

Botanica unveils new Downing Children’s Garden otanica will introduce the Downing Children’s Garden – a creative oasis featuring a giant tree house and Enchanted Glen – in late June. The $3 million project was designed to be educational, imaginative and interactive as well as provide a safe, engaging learning environment where children and adults can discover the joys of being in a garden. Visitors will be tempted to explore the natural world by a diverse palette of plants, a farm, a pond, storytelling, puppet shows, a musical maze and monster trees. Occupying one acre on the west edge of Botanica, the Children’s Garden joins 25 other themed gardens and

is the first garden to open since the Woodland Bird Garden debuted in 2008. Highlights designed to stimulate children’s imaginations include the Rainbow Entry, Sunflower Plaza, Prairie Wind Amphitheater, Cargill Farm, Enchanted Glen, Musical Maze, Monster Woods, Granny Jean’s Tree and Tree house, Pollywog Pond and Dragonfly Deck, Salamander Spring and the Ant Hill. Many of the elements are being created by local and regional artists including Terry Corbett, Gino Salerno, Connie Ernatt, Conrad Snider, Dustin Sypher/Tall Grass Forge, Dodson Studios, Andy Newbry, Greg Johnson and Charles Baughman.

“We are excited to be part of such an important project and look forward to its opening,” said Barry Downing. “We are confident that the garden will provide children from across the state the opportunity to learn about nature and our environment.” Follow the construction progress at botanicachildrensgarden.blogspot.com. An opening celebration is planned for June 18-19. For more information, visit botanica.org.

Historical museum salutes 150 years of fashion The Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum is displaying an exhibit chronicling 150 years of Kansas fashion in honor of the state’s sesquicentennial from Jan. 29Oct. 31. Lectures on related topics will be presented Jan. 29, March 8 and March 30. The museum is open TuesdaySunday. For more information, visit wichitahistory.org.

Music Theatre celebrates 40th year with Disney debut

Local and regional artists are adding creative and whimsical touches to the new Downing Children’s Garden. Right: An artist from Dodson Studios adds detail to the face of the Climbing Head that connects the Monster Woods to Granny Jean’s Tree and Treehouse.

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To commemorate its 40th anniversary, Music Theatre of Wichita is performing four regional premieres and a returning classic. A highlight of the season is the regional debut of Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” – MTW was one of only two theaters in the country to be granted the post-Broadway rights to the show. Broadway veterans will join local talent June 8-12 for “The Music Man,” a local favorite that’s been performed four times in MTW history. The season’s other four shows are new: “Finian’s Rainbow,” a recent Broadway revival, June 22-26; “Sunset Boulevard,” the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical based on the 1950 film about silent film star Norma Desmond, July 6-10; “Xanadu,” the 1980s roller disco phenomenon, July 20-24; and “The Little Mermaid” Aug. 5-7 and 10-14. Performances are Wednesday-Sunday at Century II. For tickets, call 265-3107.

CSI: The Experience at Exploration Place wo national traveling exhibitions will allow Exploration Place visitors to explore the world’s largest shark and participate in a crime-scene investigation. Megalodon: Largest Shark That Ever Lived opens Jan. 29 and will be on display until May 1. This famous shark, whose closest relatives today are believed to the great white and mako, dominated the waters from 2 million to 17 million years ago. In this exhibit, enter Megalodon’s world through its “belly” – a full-size sculpture of Megalodon’s gigantic, 60-foot body and journey through its life, structure, diet, lifespan, relatives, evolution and eventual extinction. The exhibit is included in the general museum admission price and is free for members. CSI: The Experience opens May 28 and will be on display until Sept. 5. Based on the popular TV show, the interactive exhibit allows visitors to enter a crime scene, collect evidence and then scientifically analyze it in laboratories and autopsy rooms before building their case. The exhibit uses real scientific principles and the most advanced techniques that crime scene investigators and forensic scientists use to study blood patterns (to determine movement, speed, direction and location), identify the presence of drugs or poisons and understand the fundamental principles of genetic biology and DNA profiling. The exhibit was developed by the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History with support from CBS Consumer Products, the

cast and crew of the television show, the American Academy of Forensic Sciences and the National Science Foundation. Special admission prices apply for this exhibit. Exploration Place is open Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday-Monday noon to 5 p.m. Call 660-0600 for details or go to exploration.org. Above: Visitors solve crimes using the latest technology at CSI: The Experience. The exhibition opens in Wichita May 28. Right: Megalodon: Largest Shark That Ever Lived is at Exploration Place Jan. 29-May 1.

Robert Bubp, Field of Dreams (Intrust Arena, Wichita, Kansas) #1, 2009. Pencil and inkjet print on paper, 40 x 70 in. Courtesy of the artist.

Ulrich hosts faculty exhibit The Ulrich Museum of Art at Wichita State displays the School of Art and Design’s 18th Faculty Biennial from Jan. 22 to April 3. The exhibition includes works by 20 faculty members who provide instruction in art education, art history, ceramics, drawing, graphic design, painting, photography, printmaking and sculpture. Also opening Jan. 22 is “We Wish to Inform You that We Didn’t Know” by Alfredo Jaar, a Chilean-born artist whose work bears witness to the tragedies of war, famine and genocide. It is on display until March 27. Hours are 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and 1-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Free admission.

Women’s Fair offers info, demonstrations, shopping The 13th Wichita Women’s Fair Feb. 18-20 at Century II features 385 exhibits offering an array of information on topics from fashion and cooking to health care and financial planning. The event also features dance and cooking demonstrations, a shopping marketplace, Fitness Challenge, and twice-daily fashion shows and hair shows. Women’s Fair 2011 kicks off Friday afternoon with a business workshop led by Susan Armstrong, president and CEO of Wichita-based Armstrong|Shank marketing, advertising and public relations agency. Fair hours are noon to 8 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday; and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $7.75 for adults, $6.75 for seniors and $4.75 for children 6-12. Children 5 and under are free. For more information check the website at womensfair. com or call 838-6895.

Starry, starry nights at Lake Afton Observatory The Lake Afton Public Observatory presents “Wonders of the Winter Sky” on

moonless nights from January through March. Many sights in the night sky are more clearly seen by a pair of good binoculars than a telescope and this program allows visitors to compare both. Bring your own binoculars or use the observatory’s on Jan. 7-8, 21-22 and 28-29; Feb. 4-5 and 25-26; March 4-5 and 25-26. The observatory also features “Luna and the Starry Skies,” on Jan. 14-15; Feb. 11-12 and 18-19; and March 11-12 and 18-19. This program depicts a view of a double or binary star system, a double open cluster of stars and Jupiter (in January). Visitors will also be able to see features of the moon such as craters, mountain’s and smooth plains. For information and directions, call WSU-STAR.

on Jan. 8; “Lucia di Lammermoor” on Jan. 14 and 16 in a co-production with the Baltimore Opera Theatre; “The Merry Widow,” on Feb. 12-13; “Romeo & Juliet” on March 13; “Daughter of the Regiment” on April 29-May 1; and Opera on the Lake at Bradley Fair on May 21. During May the opera will tour to historic theaters in Salina, Hutchinson and McPherson for performances. For tickets, call 262-8054.

Season salutes Wichita Grand Opera’s 10th year The Wichita Grand Opera’s 10th anniversary gala, “There’s No Place Like Home,” on March 26 features three famous Kansas opera stars: Joyce DiDonato, Samuel Ramey and Alan Held. The 10th season also includes these productions: Puccini’s “Madama Butterfly”

The Italian opera “Lucia di Lammermoor” is the second production in WGO’s 10th anniversary season.

WSU SCHOOL OF ART & DESIGN FACULTY BIENNIAL JANUARY 22 – APRIL 3, 2011 Recent works by exceptional faculty who serve as committed teachers and working artists. ULRICH PROJECT SERIES: ALFREDO JAAR JANUARY 15 – MARCH 27, 2011 The Ulrich presents internationally prominent artist Alfredo Jaar with the stirring video installation, We Wish to Inform You That We Didn’t Know.

FISCH HAUS ANNIVERSARY SHOW APRIL 16 – AUGUST 6, 2011

The Ulrich presents a survey of Wichita’s creative artist collaborative with founding members Patrick Duegaw, John Ernatt, Eric Schmidt and Kent Williams.

Patrick Duegaw, Bullet Through King, 1964 Patrick Duegaw, Two Rooms with Insufficient Light (or) Portrait of Kent and Mel, 2007. (detail) Mixed media on sheetrock, 60 x 114 in. Collection of the Ulrich Museum of Art, Wichita State University, Wichita, Museum Purchase

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FREE ADMISSION Located on the WSU campus www.ulrich.wichita.edu

January-June Calendar Highlights Jan. 1-30 British Watercolors, Wichita Art Museum, 268-4921.

Feb. 5 Free Family Fun Fair, Botanica, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., botanica.org, 264-0448.

Jan. 1- July 24 75 Years of American Art, Wichita Art Museum, 268-4921.

Feb. 5-April 24 K’NEX: Building Thrill Rides National Traveling Exhibit, Exploration Place, 660-0600. Use K’NEX rods and connectors to build a thrill ride and learn about the forces of physics that keep people from tumbling out of these rides.

Jan. 8-Feb. 6 “Kosher Cabin Crisis,” Crown Uptown Theatre, 681-1566. Jan. 13, 27, Feb. 10 Academy Award Shorts: By the Decades, animated live action and documentary short films from 1980s, 1990s and 2000s, 6:30 p.m., Wichita Public Library, 261-8500. Jan. 15-16 Wichita Symphony Classics Concerts: Beethoven and the Clarinet Collaboration, Century II, wso.org, 267-7658. Jan. 18-19 “Riverdance,” Theater League Broadway Series, 7:30 p.m., Century II, wichitatix.com, 219-4849. Jan. 21 The Harlem Globetrotters-2011 World Tour, INTRUST Arena, 7 p.m., harlemglobetrotters.com, 755-SEAT. Jan. 27-Feb. 13 “Arsenic and Old Lace,” Wichita Community Theatre, 258 N. Fountain, 686-1281. Jan. 28 Final Friday Gallery Crawl, downtownwichita.org. Jan. 29 “What Kansas Means to Me,” Thomas Fox Averill discusses his book which includes essays by writers with connections to the state, 11:30 a.m., Rockwell Branch Library, 10:30 a.m., 688-9361. Jan. 28 Wichita Symphony Blue Jeans Concert, Magic at the Symphony, 8 p.m., Century II, wso.org, 267-7658. Jan. 29 Kansas Day 150th Birthday Bash, 1 to 4 p.m., Butler County History Center & Kansas Oil Museum, kansasoilmuseum.org, 321-9333.

Feb. 9-12 “Cuddle Bears,” Once Upon a Time Series, Wichita Children’s Theatre & Dance Center, wctc.com, 262-2282. Feb. 10-13 Home Show 2011, Century II, 684-1811. Feb. 11-13 EquiFest of Kansas, Kansas Pavilions, equifestofks.com, 785-215-1600. Feb. 11- March 20 “Lovers and Other Strangers,” Crown Uptown Theatre, crownuptown.com, 681-1566.

“Sunflower” by Maureen Fitzharris Walter, an oil painting on canvas, is on display in February as part of Gallery XII’s first Sunflower Invitational. The gallery is located at 412 E. Douglas; call 267-5915 for more information.

shopping marketplace, Fitness Challenge, womensfair.com or 838-6895.

Feb. 12 Valentine’s Day Benefit PowWow, 1 to 10 p.m., Mid-American All-Indian Center, theindiancenter.org, 350-3341.

Feb. 19 Born Here: Kansas Aviation History, presentation explores our state’s history of aviation, 1-3 p.m., Kansas Alford Branch Library 337-9119.

Feb. 17-20 “Art,” Irene Vickers Baker Theatre, Wichita Center for the Arts, wcftca. com, 315-0151.

Feb. 19 -20 Wichita Symphony Classics Concerts: Tchaikovsky Spectacular, Century II, wso.org, 267-7658.

Feb. 18-March 26 “If You Give A Mouse A Cookie,” Crown Uptown Children’s Theatre, 681-1566.

Feb. 24 Our History Alive! Speaker & Dinner Series: “The Stars of Kansas,” 6:30 p.m. dinner, 7:30 p.m. lecture, Botanica, botanica.org, 264-0448.

Feb. 18-19 22nd Annual KBA Winter Bluegrass Festival, Wichita Marriott Hotel, kansasbluegrass.org, 524-6795. Feb. 18-20 “All Shook Up,” Music Theatre for Young People, Century II, 262-6897. Feb. 18-20 13th Wichita Women’s Fair, Century II, 385 exhibits, demonstrations,

Feb. 24 Kansas Author’s Dinner featuring Antonia Felix, Brad Sneed and Nancy Pickard, Wichita Marriott, 733-8764 or kkgwichita.org for tickets; proceeds benefit local literacy programs. Feb. 26-28, March 1- 3, 5 Academy Continued on page 6.

Jan. 29 Megalodon: Largest Shark That Ever Lived National Traveling Exhibit opening, Exploration Place, exploration.org, 660-0600. Jan. 30 Wichita Symphony Popular Classics Concerts: Magic at the Symphony, Century II, wso.org, 267-7658. Feb. 2 Kid Rock, 7 p.m., INTRUST Arena, 755-SEAT. Feb. 3 Snoop Dogg-Live in Concert, 9 p.m., The Cotillion, thecotillion.com, 722-4201.

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Award Nominated Shorts, various times and locations, Wichita Public Library, 261-8500. March 2-6 2011 Wichita Garden Show, Century II, wichitagardenshow.com. March 4-6 Friends University Spring Ballet, Friends University, friends.edu/finearts, 295-5537. March 5 “Honk Jr,” Wichita Children’s Theatre & Dance Center, 1 and 4:30 p.m., Wichita Center for the Arts, wctdc.com, 262-2282. March 12-13 Wichita Symphony Classics Concerts: The Red Violin, Century II, wso. org, 267-7658. March 13 Wichita Grand Opera presents “Romeo & Juliet,” 7 p.m., Century II, 6833444. March 16 Psychic Medium John Edward, 7 p.m., Orpheum Performing Arts Center, wichitaorpheum.com, 755-7328. March 17 Our History Alive! Speaker & Dinner Series: “Water & Kansas History,” 6:30 p.m. dinner, 7:30 p.m. lecture, Botanica, botanica.org 264-0448. March 22-24 “Monty Python’s Spamalot,” Theater League Broadway Series, 7:30 p.m., Century II, wichitatix.com, 219-4849.

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March 26 Wichita Grand Opera 10th Anniversary Gala, Century II, wichitagrand opera.org, 683-3444.

The 1905 painting “Melting Snow” by the American artist Childe Hassam (above) is one of more than 50 works featured in the New York, New York: The 20th Century exhibition, on display at the Wichita Art Museum from Feb. 13-April 10. The imagery in the exhibition is centered on some of the most notable and beloved features of the city which can be seen in each of five themes: On the Waterfront, Avenues and Streets, In the Park, On the Town and Tall Buildings. WAM is open Tuesday-Sunday. Visit Wichitaartmuseum.org for more information.

March 31 12th Annual Literary Festival & Scholars Day-”The Well-Spread Fable: Food and its Meanings,” 7 p.m., Newman University, 942-4291.

April 20-24 “Tartuffe,” Irene Vickers Baker Theatre, Wichita Center for the Arts, wcfta.com, 315-0151.

May 21 Opera on the Lake, Bradley Fair at Wilson Estates, wichitagrandopera.org, 683-3444.

April 1-30 “It’s Easy Being Green-The Three R’s Game Show,” Crown Uptown Theatre, 681-1566.

April 26-28 “The Color Purple,” Theater League Broadway Series, 7:30 p.m., Century II, wichitatix.com, 219-4849.

June 3-11 Wichita River Festival, downtown, wichitariverfest.com.

April 2 Death by Chocolate, 7 to 10 p.m., benefit for Exploration Place, 660-0600.

April 30 Wichita Symphony Pops Concert: Take Me Home-A Tribute to John Denver, 8 p.m., Century II, wso.org, 267-7658.

April 8-May 29 “Pump Boys and Dinettes,” Crown Uptown Theatre, crownuptown.com, 681-1566. April 9-10 Wichita Symphony Classics Concerts, Century II, wso.org, 267-7658.

May 6-28 “The Great Home Science Experiment,” Crown Uptown Children’s Theatre, 681-1566.

April 13 Kenny Chesney Concert, INTRUST Arena, 7 p.m., 755-SEAT.

May 14 10th Annual Tunes on the Tarmac, 6:30 to 11 p.m., Midwest Corporate Avation/ Jabara Airport, artspartnerswichita.org, 262-4771.

April 15-17 “Annie,” Music Theatre for Young People, Century II, mtypks.org, 2626897.

May 16-21 Society of Decorative PaintersAnnual International Conference & Expo, Century II, decorativepainters.org, 269-9300.

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June 8-12 “The Music Man,” Music Theatre of Wichita, Century II, 265-3107. June 6-10, 13-17, 20-24, 27- July 1 Flight Crew and Pilot Training aviation camps, Exploration Place, 660-0620 or go to exploration.org. June 10-17 “The Odd Couple,” Crown Uptown Theatre, 681-1566. June 18-19 Downing Children’s Garden Grand Opening, Botanica, botanica.org, 264-0448. June 22 -26 “Finian’s Rainbow,” Music Theatre of Wichita, Century II, 265-3107.

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 and other special events. The magazine is now published twice a year and distributed to area hotels, Wichita Mid-Continent Airport, the Wichita Convention & Visitors Bureau and other tourist information centers. The magazine’s listings also are now accessible online for easy reference at wichitatimesonline.com and wichitadiningandmore.com. And this edition has another new feature: In the Area listings provide ideas for day trips from Wichita.

Botanica, The Wichita Gardens 701 Amidon | 264-0448 botanica.org Located in the Museums on the River district at Murdock and Amidon, this nineacre botanical paradise contains more than 4,000 species of plants both native and new to the region. Twenty-five themed display gardens – including the Butterfly Garden, Woodland Bird Garden, Shakespearean Garden, Sensory Garden and Wildflower Meadow – are home to more than 25 sculptures and multiple water features. Additionally, the Downing Children’s Garden is set to open in late June 2011, giving families the opportunity to explore and discover nature. Seasonal exhibits such as the spring tulip display, the Butterfly House (June-September) and the fall chrysanthemum display invite return trips through the seasons. Hours are Monday-Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with extended hours April through October (Sundays 1-5 p.m. and Tuesday and Thursday evenings until 8 p.m.). Call or visit the web site for more information about special events, weekly lunchtime lectures, educational programs and workshops, group tours, membership, facility rentals and volunteer opportunities. See ad on inside back cover.

Exploration Place 300 N. McLean Blvd. | 660-0600 exploration.org Exploration Place is Kansas’ premier hands-on science center for all ages, located

on a 20-acre site along the Arkansas River in Wichita’s downtown Museums on the River district. Five hands-on exhibit areas focus on flight, Kansas, medieval life in a threestory castle, imaginative spaces for toddlers, and a special traveling exhibition area. In Kansas’ largest domed space theater and planetarium, the Boeing CyberDome, travel to faraway destinations and embark on unforgettable adventures during these stateof-the-art, digitally produced shows. All of your experiences will definitely work up an appetite, so be sure to stop by the WaterWay

Café and choose from tasty, family-friendly fare. Other EP amenities include free parking, picnic grove/adventure play yard, Explore Store and family restrooms. Special spring activities and summer camps. For details about hours, ticket prices, theater show times and daily activities, call or visit the website. See ad on inside back cover.

Old Cowtown Museum 1865 W. Museum Blvd. | 219-1871 oldcowtown.org Cowtown is an accredited living-history museum where visitors experience what life was like in an evolving cattle town of the 1870s. Take a wagon ride, stop by the Saloon and drink a sarsaparilla, watch a gunfight in the street, hear the ring of the blacksmith anvil, dress up and take old-time photos and visit the humble home of the town’s founder, Darius Munger. Be sure to stop at the home Continued on page 8.

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of Marshall Murdock, who single-handedly promoted the town through his newspaper. The 23-acre site just west of modernday downtown is home to 70 historic and recreated buildings, including a marshal’s office, Wichita’s first jail, a saloon, general store, one-room schoolhouse, church, livery stable, train depot and more. Restored original homes represent both the emerging upper-class as well as more rustic lodgings. The five-acre 1880 DeVore Farm demonstrates 19th century agricultural methods and features livestock, crops and equipment. Visit the gift shop and browse for unique Kansas-made items and Old West souvenirs. Closed Monday-Tuesday in summer and Sunday-Monday in winter. Group rates and tours available.

Sedgwick County Zoo 5555 Zoo Blvd. | 316-660-WILD (9453) www.scz.org Kansas’ No. 1 outdoor family attraction recently welcomed the new 50,000-squarefoot Tiger Trek exhibit. 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 viewing the newest additions, navigate along a twisting path to the Cessna Penguin Cove. Relax and watch the penguins as they dive, swim and play. Feeling adventurous? A fiftyfoot bridge will take you out of the market atmosphere of Nganda Village and immerse you in The Downing Gorilla Forest Reserve. Discover 2,500 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

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zoo is open 364 day s a year, closing only the day of Zoobilee. Visit www.scz.org when planning your visit for more information.

Tallgrass Film Association Screenings Year-Round, Various Locations | 974-0089 tallgrassfilmfest.com The Tallgrass Film Association is proud to bring the best of independent film from around the world to the heartland region through special screenings, film programs and an annual film festival in October. The Tallgrass Third Thursday film series – which takes place January-May, August, September and November – features an independent film screening accompanied by a filmmaker, a Q&A session or other artistic media to create a themed event. The free outdoor Cinema Alfresco series takes place

every Thursday evening from May 26-July 28 (Rock Island Studios, 338 N. Mead) and this year includes Hollywood films with “twist endings.” Prepare to “Get Twisted” at the 9th annual Tallgrass Film Festival, a four-day celebration of independent film in downtown Wichita, from Oct. 20-23. For screening times, venues and tickets, visit www.tallgrassflmfest.com.

Ulrich Museum of Art at Wichita State University 1845 Fairmount St. | 978-3664 ulrich.wichita.edu The Ulrich Museum of Art, located on the WSU campus, is the city’s premier institution for the exploration of contemporary visual culture. The museum’s outstanding collection includes such “old masters” of modernism as Joan Miro, Alexander Calder,

Robert Motherwell, Andy Warhol and Joan Mitchell as well as ground-breaking new works by a diverse group of younger 21st-century artists. An exciting schedule of changing exhibitions drawn from the Ulrich collection and other institutions emphasizes recent work by emerging and established artists of national and international reputation. Accompanying educational programs give students and the public the opportunity to interact personally with exhibiting artists and engage more deeply with the art of our time and its historical precedents. The museum’s outdoor sculpture collection, one of the largest of its kind in the nation, is spread throughout WSU’s 330-acre campus and is always open (pick up a map at the museum). Visitors can enjoy monumental works by such seminal figures as Henry Moore, Robert Indiana and Louise Nevelson. Museum Continued on page 10.

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hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; closed Mondays and major holidays. Free admission, parking and guided group tours. See ad on page 4.

Wichita Art Museum 1400 W. Museum Blvd. | 268-4921 wichitaartmuseum.org Discover a nationally renowned collection of American art including masterpieces by Mary Cassatt, Arthur Dove, Edward Hopper and Charles M. Russell at the largest art museum in Kansas. Browse the galleries and experience fine food with a riverside view at The Muse Cafe. Shop in the unique Museum Store featuring impressive works by local artists. Take a moment and gaze at the Wichita Art Museum Confetti Chandelier by Dale Chihuly and walk on art – the Wichita Art Museum Persian Seaform Ceiling also by Chihuly can be viewed from below and above. Complete the experience in The Living Room, the museum’s interactive gallery. Museum and store 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. No admission charge to visit The Museum Store or The Muse restaurant.

Wichita Center for the Arts 9112 E. Central | 634-2787 wcfta.com At 91-years-old, the Wichita Center for the Arts is the area’s oldest and most comprehensive visual and performing arts organization. The gallery produces ten exhibitions per year, in addition to three

national juried shows. The exhibitions focus on regional and national artists and feature the varied disciplines taught at the Mary R. Koch School of Visual Arts. Upcoming exhibitions include the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards (Jan. 25-March 6), Fiber Directions (March 25-May 8) and the annual Student/Faculty Exhibition (June 3-July 3). 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 the few arts-based preschools in the state. The Irene Vickers Baker Theatre seats 484 and produces four theater productions each year. Spring performances are: “Art,” Feb. 16-20, and “Tartuffe,” April 20-24. Tickets are available by calling 315-0151. Check the website for more information about membership benefits, educational programs/classes, theater tickets, group tours, facility rentals and volunteer opportunities.

interior and many others embodying the area’s vibrant history from the buffalo-hunting days of the 1860s to the era of aviation and electric guitars. Enjoy the special exhibit celebrating 150 years of Kansas statehood 1861–2011: “What to Wear . . . to the Kansas Sesquicentennial?” Museum and Gift Shop open Tuesday-Friday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and weekends 1 to 5 p.m. Museum admission: $4 adults, $2 children (6-12).

Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum

For 40 seasons MTW has nurtured the tradition of bringing Broadway veterans and national talent to Wichita to perform with local cast members in presenting topnotch professional musical theater. This anniversary year will open with the most famous “river city” musical, “The Music Man,” June 8-12. That will be followed by four MTW debuts: “Finian’s Rainbow,” June 22-26; “Sunset Boulevard,” July 6-10; “Xanadu,”July 20-24; and Disney’s “The Little Mermaid,”Aug. 5-7 and 10-14. MTW is one of only two theaters in the country granted the post-Broadway rights by Disney to present a regional debut. Performances are Wednesday-Sunday evenings with weekend matinees. See ad on page 5.

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 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

Music Theatre of Wichita Century II | 265-3107 musictheatreofwichita.org

Cero’s Candies 1108 E. Douglas | 264-5002 ceroscandy.com

Voted “most romantic restaurant” • Extensive wine collection Lunch buffet and dinner specialties available Monday-Saturday lunch 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Sunday brunch 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Open for dinner nightly at 4:30 p.m., until 9 p.m. Sunday-Thursday and 10 p.m. Friday-Saturday.

2424 N. Woodlawn • 651-0123 • www.sweetbasilwichita.com

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Cero’s has been making and selling candy and other tasty treats in Wichita for over 125 years. The wonderful aroma of chocolate comes to you as soon as you step in the door. You can watch our confectioners make candy the old-fashioned way

and then treat yourself to some of the best candy. We have a wide selection to choose from including Chocolate Turtles, Caramels, Truffles, Creams, Toffee, Peanut Brittle, Nut Clusters and many, many more. You can buy by the pound or just one sumptuous morsel. Conveniently located on the east edge of Old Town. You can also shop with us online at www.ceroscandy.com. We ship! Come see us today.

Karg Art Glass 111 N. Oliver, Kechi | 744-2442 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. Kargâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday and from 8:30 a.m. to noon 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.

10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Open until 10 p.m. during Final Friday art crawl.

Black Angus Grille Wichita Marriott Hotel Kellogg and Webb Road | 651-0333 Specializing in the beef that Kansas is famous for, dinner at the Black Angus Grille promises to be a distinctive experience. This elegant restaurant combines a relaxed atmosphere with exquisite cuisine. Join us for expertly grilled steaks or enjoy succulent seafood. Our exceptional wine selection complements the remarkable service and outstanding menu selections. Open for dinner daily 5 to 10 p.m. $$$

Bocco Deli 3010 E. Central Ave. in Green Elephant Village 558-8412 | boccodeli.com Nathan Toubia, son of the late Wichita restauranteur Antoine Toubia, has opened this Italian-inspired deli in Green Elephant Village near Central and Hillside, an easy walk from Wesley Medical Center and surrounding businesses. Nathan honed his Italian cooking skills while working at Lidiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in Kansas City and attending culinary school. Sandwiches are served on foccacia and flatbread baked onsite. Salads and daily soup specials. Desserts include homemade ice cream, tiramisu and panna cotta (vanilla infused whipped cream, caramel, seasonal fruit and almond cookie). Bocco also offers catering, party trays and box lunches. Continued on page 12.

Melange Custom Jewelry 718 W. Douglas | 262-5656 melangecustomjewelryks.com Graduate gemologist Leslie Kinder has been creating jewelry for more than 30 years, and for 20 years has offered the unique pieces through her shop, Melange. Recently moved to a new location in the historic Delano District, the unpretentious shop offers gemstones and custom jewelry in prices from $12 to $12,000. Select from already created jewelry in silver, gold or platinum, or design your own. Jewelry repair, appraisals, antique restoration, remounts. Open Tuesday-Saturday from

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Open 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday-Friday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. $/$$

Cinnabar Cafe Wichita Marriott Hotel Kellogg and Webb Road | 651-0333 The casual surrounding and friendly service of Cinnabar Cafe are hallmarks of Kansas hospitality. Enjoy delicious buffets and a la carte menu selections that capture the spirit of the region and offer a true taste of Wichita. Make Cinnabar part of your Sunday tradition and join us for our bountiful Champagne Brunch. Open for breakfast and lunch Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.; and Saturday and Sunday from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday Brunch is served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. $$/$$$

Corrigan’s Wichita Marriott Hotel Kellogg and Webb Road | 651-0333 Join in for an evening of fun in a relaxed and inviting atmosphere. An ideal spot to cheer on your favorite sports team or for a friendly get-together. Stop in for our nightly dinner specials, appetizers or a cocktail in a comfortable setting. Open Monday-Saturday 5 p.m. to midnight; closed Sunday. $$

The Good Egg in Bradley Fair 2141 N. Bradley Fair Pkwy. | 315-0110 goodeggrestaurants.com Recently voted the best breakfast in Wichita, the Good Egg offers an amazing array of made-to-order breakfast options, ranging from traditional items to crepes, frittatas, fanciful omelets and 15 kinds of

pancakes, including chocolate chip, cashew and coconut. The breakfast menu (served until 2:30 p.m.) also includes Healthy-Light options. For those who want lunch, there’s Southwestern entrees, grilled sandwiches and several kinds of salads. The espresso bar offers cappuccino, flavored lattes, smoothies and other drinks. Open for breakfast and lunch 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. daily in Bradley Fair at 21st and Rock Road. Zagat restaurant guide calls The Good Egg “one of America’s best meal deals.” $$

Hereford House Steakhouse & Restaurant 1400 Terradyne, Andover | 733-7800 HerefordHouse-Wichita.com Kansas City’s Hereford House, a dining tradition since 1957, is now open inside Terradyne Country Club east of Wichita near the intersection of 159th East and Central. Open to the public, the restaurant specializes in the hand-selected, aged and handcut steaks and prime rib that earned it the people’s choice award for “Best Steakhouse in the Midwest.” Our steaks are seared to perfection on a 1,000-degree broiler to hold in the natural juices. In addition to Sterling Silver Beef, the Hereford House serves ahi tuna, cedar-plank salmon, chicken, pork chops, ribs, lobster, and a variety of side dishes and desserts. Ask about meeting rooms, reception and banquet areas. Have a drink next to the fireplace in the cozy Hearth Room. Open for lunch daily except Monday, nightly for dinner. Sunday brunch served from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. See ad inside front cover. $$$

Hot Stone Korean Grill 3743 N. Rock Rd. | 425-7082 For four years we have served traditional Korean food that is not only delicious but healthy. Dine-in entrees are served with rice, miso soup, bean sprouts and kimchi or salad. The menu includes appetizers like crispy dumplings and tempura, and entrees such as Beef Bulgogi, Korean BBQ. and spicy tofu stew served in a stone bowl. Or try a

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Hot Stone special: Japchae (sweet potato noodle), orange chicken or Korean roll. A variety of vegetarian, spicy, teriyaki and fried rice dishes with salmon, shrimp, squid, and pork are also available. Bento lunch box specials served Monday-Saturday. Enjoy red bean, mango or green tea ice cream for dessert. Domestic and import beers. Hours: 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for lunch and 5 to 9:30 p.m. for dinner Monday-Thursday; open 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday. $$

complemented by the owner-chef’s nightly specials. A soothing ambiance, reasonable prices and pleasant, attentive service by experienced staff complete the dining experience. Daily lunch buffet 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday-Saturday; Sunday brunch buffet 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Dinner is served 4:30 to 9 p.m. Sunday-Thursday and 4:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Reservations recommended for dinner. See ad, page 10. $$

here are many ways to use the restaurant portion of this guide to Wichita: You can browse through the ads and listings until something strikes your fancy. Or, if you want a restaurant in a particular part of the city, you can check the directory listings (which are grouped by geographic location) or the map on pages 8-9. If you know the name of the restaurant and want more information, refer to the index on page 16. We’ve tried to include as much pertinent information as possible about hours and price range. The following

Heroes Sports Bar & Grill Old Chicago 7626 E. Kellogg | 685-3111 oldchicago.com Located near Towne East Square just west of the corner of Rock Road and Kellogg, Old Chicago specializes in made-fromscratch pizzas, pasta, calzones, burgers, steaks and more. Featuring the World Beer Tour club and over 110 beers from around the world including regional and local microbrews as well as a full bar. A favorite for sports fans with HDTV plasma screen TVs and sports packages. Relax on the large patio with a cold one. Enjoy lunch, dinner or late night daily from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Kid friendly. Ask about daily specials and featured beers. In a hurry? Try the Rush Street pizza buffet for lunch, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. weekdays. To-Go available. See ad on page 7 or visit oldchicago.com. $$

117 N. Mosley | 264-4376 heroeswichita.com The sports bar voted Wichita’s favorite by Wichita Eagle readers is now serving pizza and is totally smoke-free inside (smoking is still permitted on the heated patio). Bring the kids and watch all your favorite sports on over 33 TVs, including three big screens. Free wireless internet available. DJs entertain with music after 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday nights. Menu includes Kickoff Appetizers, Bullpen Burgers, MVP Sandwiches, On The Greens Salads, Main Event Entrees, Classic Pizzas and a Little League menu for the kids. Full menu listed on our website. Carryout available. Daily food/drink specials. Hours: 11 a.m. to midnight Monday-Wednesday; 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Thursday-Saturday; noon to midnight Sunday. See ad inside front cover. $$

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It doesn’t hurt to call in advance to confirm hours – information was correct at time of printing, but situations do change in the restaurant world.

Mexico Café Delano

Sweet Basil

555 W. Douglas | 264-1121

2424 N. Woodlawn | 651-0123 sweetbasilwichita.com

Located in the Delano District just west of downtown, this Mexican restaurant is owned and operated by the Villar family, which has a 40-year tradition of serving homecooked Mexican food. This location opened in February 2007 and features such freshly made and flavorful specialties as burritos, Montereys, ranchero steak, chile rellenos, pork tamales and chile verde, in addition to traditional tacos, enchiladas and tostadas. Complement your meal with guacamole salad and sopapillas for dessert. Lunch specials Monday-Friday. Complimentary chips; to-go orders and beer available. Open 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday-Saturday

Now celebrating 20 years of serving authentic Italian cuisine. A quaint Italian eatery tucked away in northeast Wichita, Sweet Basil quickly became so popular with locals after opening in 1991 it was voted “Wichita’s Most Romantic Restaurant.” Italian, European and Pacific Rim specialties are enhanced by great Midwestern beef. The ever-changing wine list (over 33 offered by the glass) has something for everyone, whether novice or experienced wine sampler. Lunch buffet Monday-Saturday and a Sunday brunch buffet. The dinner menu is

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and noon to 2 p.m. Sunday. Live music on patio in summer on Friday and Saturday from 8 to 11 p.m. Visit our other family restaurant, Ben Villar’s Mexican Restaurant, at 1930 S. Oliver, 682-1133. $$

Old Chicago 300 N. Mead St. | 264-2057 oldchicago.com Located in the heart of Old Town, Old Chicago is famous for its friendly service, made-from-scratch pizzas, pasta, calzones, burgers, steaks and more. Featuring the World Beer Tour club and over 110 beers from around the world including regional and local microbrews as well as a full bar. A favorite for sports fans with plenty of TVs and sports packages. Kid friendly. Relax and people-watch on the patio facing the square. Enjoy lunch, dinner or late night daily from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. In a hurry? Try the Rush Street pizza buffet for lunch, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Ask about daily specials and featured beers. To-Go available. See ad on page 7 or visit oldchicago.com. $$

DeFazio’s 2706 Amidon | 838-0709 Since chef-owner Pietro DeFazio started this family-owned and operated Italian restaurant 29 years ago, its extensive and authentic menu has made it a local favorite. Recently voted Favorite Italian Restaurant in the Wichita Eagle Reader’s Choice contest. Other awards include the 2004 Best Quaint Italian eatery, 2005 Best Lasagna and 2008 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. Totally smoke-free. 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. $$

El Paisa Taqueria 2227 N. Arkansas | 838-0337 A festive Old Mexico atmosphere with hand-carved wooden booths and murals greets guests to this traditional northside restaurant. The food is authentic and uses only the freshest ingredients: Savor a traditional enchilada, burrito or tamale, or try the Chile Verde Con Carne slow-cooked with savory pork chunks, roasted garlic, Anaheim peppers, potatoes, onions and tomatoes. Other specialties include smoked pork chops, jumbo shrimp in chipotle sauce, ceviche tostadas, and whole tilapia fried and served with pico de gallo, rice, lime, cucumbers and radishes. Soups and desserts also on the menu. Full bar includes margarita specials on Wednesdays and several brands of Mexican beer. Carry-out, catering available. Open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday-Thursday and 10 a.m. to midnight Friday-Saturday. $/$$

Legends at Hilton Wichita Airport 2098 Airport Rd. | 945-1966 wichitaairport.hilton.com A local favorite for over 20 years, Legends Restaurant and Lounge offers entrees to please even the most particular palate. With a relaxed atmosphere, Legends 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: Big Rib Eye Wednesdays, Thursday’s filet and lobster, Friday nights all-you-can-eat Prime Rib, Saturday’s Seafood Buffet and Sunday’s elaborate Champagne Brunch. In a time crunch for lunch? Try our weekday value hot lunch buffet which includes drink and dessert. 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-in-your 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. MondayThursday and 10 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Closes at 3 p.m. on Sunday. $$

Old Chicago 2240 N. Tyler Rd. | 729-0002 oldchicago.com Located on the west side of Wichita just north of 21st on Tyler Road, Old Chicago features made-from-scratch pizzas, pasta, calzones, burgers, steaks and more. Featuring the World Beer Tour club and over 110 beers from around the world including regional and local microbrews as well as a full bar. A favorite for sports fans with plenty of TVs and all the major sports packages. The whole family will love Old Chicago. Patio seating available. Enjoy lunch, dinner or late night daily from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Ask about daily specials and featured beers. To-Go available. See ad on page 7 or visit oldchicago.com. $$

Shorty Small’s 12111 W. Maple | 773-0900 www.shortysmalls It’s no wonder diners get so much enjoyment from entrees like the “world famous” ribs, classic pulled pork, charbroiled steaks, shrimp, hearty brugers, pasta dishes, and hand-breaded chicken-fried steak. Can’t decide? Try one of the many combination dinners. Craving a salad? Have the best of both worlds with the Pork Salad Annie – fresh greens toppped with pulled pork and a side of BBQ ranch dressing. Shorty prides himself on having something for every taste. Kids eat free on Mondays; all-you-can-eat catfish on Thursdays. Lunch menu, full bar, call-ahead seating, patio dining, delectable desserts. Unique owner’s club allows you to eat half-price all for a small monthly membership fee. Open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. $$/$$$

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

Complete Organization, Inc. 337-519-8501 Complete Organization.com Let Complete Organization transform your cluttered space into an organized environment. We specialize in home and office organization and can help get your life in order one step at a time. We work one-onone with our clients to help purge, declutter, organize, and maintain their spaces. We also offer time management, relocation, and personal assistant services and we work with those who suffer from chronic disorganization and hoarding issues. Call today for a consultation or visit our site for project photos and client testimonials. Certified professional organizer now serving Wichita area. See ad, page 12.

Wichita Clinic 13 locations, plus Immediate Care Services www.wichitaclinic.com www.wichitaclinicaesthetics.com With more than 160 doctors, Wichita Clinic is one of the state’s largest outpatient multispecialty group practices and is accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care. Owned and governed by its doctors, Wichita Clinic currently has 13 locations in the Wichita Continued on page 16.

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metropolitan area. More than half a million patient visits were made to Wichita Clinic in 2010. Immediate Care services for minor emergencies and common illnesses are available without an appointment at 3311 E. Murdock (East), 13213 W. 21st St. N. (West), and 700 Medical Center Dr. in Newton. West-side is open 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. MondayFriday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. East-side is open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday-Friday, Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday noon to 6 p.m. Newton Immediate Care Services available MondayFriday 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For a complete listing of services and locations, refer to www.wichitaclinic. com and www.wichitaclinicaesthetics.com. For help in choosing a doctor, call 6899708. See ad, inside back cover.

exploration 650 feet below ground in addition to a variety of shopping and dining options. In 2008 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. And not far away is another honored site: Cheyenne Bottoms and Quivira National Wildlife Refuge. Go to visithutch.com for coupons and a complete list of attractions and upcoming events. See ad, page 14.

Wichita Times 111 N. Mosley Ste. 201 | 264-5850 wichitatimesonline.com

Spring tulip display at Botanica. Photo by Thane Rogers.

This locally owned company publishes the semi-annual Wichita Times Dining&More and annual TravelKansas magazines. Up-to-date information about events can be found at wichitatimes online. com. Listings from this magazine are found there as well as wichitadiningandmore.com.

Airport Hilton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 15

Legends at Airport Hilton . . . . . . . . . . 11, 15

Black Angus Grille . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9

Bocco Deli . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Melange Custom Jewelry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Botanica . . . . . . . . 2, 7, 16 inside back cover

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

Yoga with Dana Riffel

Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6

Music Theatre of Wichit . . . . . . . . . . 2, 5, 10

1629 Harlan | 945-8188

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

Old Chicago . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7, 13, 14, 15

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 for directions.

Cinnabar Café . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Old Cowtown Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Complete Organization, Inc. . . . . . . . . 12, 15

Sedgwick County Zoo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Corrigan’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Shorty Small’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

DeFazio’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 14 El Paisa Taqueria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Exploration Place . . . 3, 7, inside back cover Gallery XII . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Good Egg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Hereford House Steakhouse & Restaurant . . . . . . . inside front cover, 12

Greater Hutchinson Convention/Visitors Bureau 620-662-3391 | visithutch.com A convenient 55-mile drive northwest of Wichita on K-96 through the Amish community of Yoder, Hutchinson offers a world-class space museum and unique

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What to eat, see & do in Wichita

Heroes Sports Bar & Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . inside front cover, 13 Hot Stone Korean Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Sweet Basil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 13 Tallgrass Film Festival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Town & Country . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 15 Ulrich Museum of Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3, 4, 9 Wichita Art Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 6, 10 Wichita Center for the Arts . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Wichita Clinic . . . . . . . inside back cover, 15 Wichita Grand Opera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Wichita Marriott . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2, 10

Hutchinson Convention & Visitors Bureau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 16

Wichita State University . . . . . . . . . . . 3, 4, 9

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

Wichita Times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Lake Afton Observatory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Wichita Women’s Fair . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4, 14

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

Yoga . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

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