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ENTERTAINMENT AND COMMUNITY EVENTS

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 01:39 CST

DAILY "Guys on Ice (the Ice Fishing Musical)," Christmas dinner-theater, 7:15 p.m., Prairie Pines Christmas Tree Farm, 4055 N. Tyler Road. Curtain is at 8, and doors open at 6:45 p.m. Dinner/show $32 (group rates available). Reservations, 316-303-2037.

"Crouching Santa, Hidden Reindeer," melodrama with the Have a Very Mosley Christmas musical-comedy revue, Mosley Street Melodrama, 234 N. Mosley. Buffet 6:15 p.m. Mon.-Sat., curtain at 7:50, doors open at 6; buffet 5:15 p.m. Sun., curtain at 6:50, doors open at 5; matinee buffet 12:15 p.m. Sat., curtain at 1:50, doors open at noon. Dinner/show $25, show only $15. Reservations, 316-263-0222.

TODAY World AIDS Day, observance with program, 10 a.m.-noon and 1-2 p.m., Kansas Room, 1500 Building, Butler Community College, El Dorado. Free. Information, 316-321-3400 or 800-940-6083.

"Annie Jr.," musical, by Signature Theatre, 7 p.m., Wichita Scottish Rite Center, 332 E. First St. Tickets $8, $5 for children 12-under, available at the door. Information, 316-263-4218.

TUE. Ebony Fashion Fair, 7 p.m., WSU's Hughes Metropolitan Complex, 5015 E. 29th St. North. Tickets $30 at Roseline's International Enterprise. Benefits the Delta Sigma Theta's scholarship fund.

SUNDAY ARTS CALENDAR

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 01:39 CST

EVENTS

"Frontier Folklore," lecture by author David Dary, 2:30 p.m. today, Alford Branch Library, 3447 S. Meridian. Free. Information, 316-337-9119.

Larry Hatteberg, book-signing by the author of "More Larry Hatteberg's Kansas People," and signing of the DVD "Kansas People," noon-2 p.m. Tue., University Bookstore, Rhatigan Student Center, WSU. Free. Information, 316-978-7032.

Ebony Fashion Fair, 7 p.m. Tue., WSU's Hughes Metropolitan Complex, 5015 E. 29th St. North. Tickets $30 at Roseline's International Enterprise. Benefits the Delta Sigma Theta's scholarship fund.

HOLIDAY EVENTS

DIVERSIONS

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 01:39 CST

Recreation

All Star Adventures, 1010 N. Webb Road. Twenty-two attractions including 14 rides. Cost is per activity. Call for hours, 316-682-3700.

All-Star Sports West, 8333 W. 21st. Cost is per activity. Call for hours, 316-722-7529.

Laser Quest Wichita, 2120 N. Woodlawn, Shop No. 470. Open Mon.-Tue. by reservation only. Hours 6-9 p.m. Wed.-Thu., 4-11 p.m. Fri., noon-11 p.m. Sat., 1-7 p.m. Sun. Admission $7.50, per game. Information, 316-652-9500.

Skate East, 1836 S. Woodlawn. Call for hours and admission. Information, 316-685-5711.

HOLIDAY CALENDAR

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 01:39 CST

Events

Dyck Arboretum Luminary Walk, with music, live animals and readers theater on the theme of Willa Cather's book "My Antonia," 5:30-8 p.m. today-Sat., Dyck Arboretum of the Plains, 177 W. Hickory, Hesston. Tickets $5, $3 college students, $2.50 children, ages 4-under free. Soup supper $5.99, free for children under 4. Information, 620-327-8127.

Chase County Country Christmas _ Holiday Homes Tour, 1-5 p.m. Sat., Rocky T Ranch, 1562 Den Creek Road; The Bunkhouse, ½-mile north of Matfield Green on K-177; McBride House, north of The Bunkhouse on K-177; Pioneer Bluffs, 695 K-177; Bazaar United Methodist Church, K-177 and Rock Creek Road. Donation $5. Tickets available at each location, Chase County Chamber of Commerce and Emma Chase Cafe. Information, 620-273-8469.

Senior Wednesday Holiday Party, festivities, food, preview of spring programs, 10 a.m. Wed., Ulrich Museum of Art, WSU. Free. Information, 316-978-3664.

Senior Wednesday Holiday Program, 10:30 a.m. Wed., Wichita Art Museum, 1400 W. Museum Blvd. Free. Information, 316-268-4921.

COMING UP

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 01:39 CST

McCormick School Museum's Christmas Open House, 1890s Christmas theme includes music, decorations, refreshments and tours of the historic school, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Dec. 5, at 855 S. Martinson. Free. Information, 316-721-2206 or 316-755-0774.

Illuminations -- Botanica's Festival of Lights, thousands of luminarias and lights line garden pathways and structures, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Dec. 5-7 and 10-14, Botanica, 701 Amidon. Tickets $7, $3 children 3-13. Information, 316-264-0448.

Old-Fashioned Christmas, experience Christmas traditions of 100 years ago, 7 p.m. Dec. 5-6, 12-13, Old Cowtown Museum, 1865 Museum Blvd. Dinner served 7 p.m. Fri., and 5:30 and 7 p.m. Sat. Admission $15, $11 for children 11-under (includes dinner and museum admission); museum only $7.75. Reservations required by calling Rick Rekoske, 316-350-3333, or by e-mailing rrekoske@wichita.gov.

Festival of Trees Starlight Gala & Tree Auction, food, drink, live auction of decorated Christmas trees, silent auction of gift and holiday items, 7-11 p.m. Dec. 5, Wichita Ice Center, 505 Maple. Tickets $60. A benefit for Easter Seals of Kansas. Reservations, 316-744-9291, online at www.goodwillkansas.easterseals.com.

Breakfast with Santa, 9 a.m. Dec. 6 and 13, Old Cowtown Museum, 1865 Museum Blvd. Admission $10.95, $6.95 for children 10-under. Reservations, 316-350-3321.

Tuesday

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 01:39 CST

Ebony Fashion Fair, 7 p.m., WSU's Hughes Metropolitan Complex, 5015 E. 29th St. North. Tickets $30 at Roseline's International Enterprise. Benefits the Delta Sigma Theta's scholarship fund.

CONCERTS & DANCES

Saturday

Wildwood, 7-10 p.m., Park City Senior Center, 6100 N. Hydraulic. Donation $3. Information, 316-755-1060 or 316-744-1199.

Sunday

KANSAS CITY AREA

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 01:39 CST

American Jazz Museum, with Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, Gem Theater and Horace M. Peterson III Visitor Center, 1616 E. 18th St., Kansas City, Mo. Showcase of all genres of jazz with interactive studio, working nightclub, sound library and personal effects of jazz greats. Hours 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Tue.-Sat., noon-6 p.m. Sun. Jazz or baseball museum admission $6, $2.50 for children under 12 (combo tickets available). Information, 816-474-8463.

Arabia Steamboat Museum, remarkably preserved cargo recovered from a sunken 1850s steamboat, 400 Grand Ave., Kansas City, Mo. Tours every 30 minutes, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon.-Sat., noon-3:30 p.m. Sun. Open every day, except major holidays. Admission $12.50, seniors $11.50, $4.75 children 4-12, 3 and under free. Information, 816-471-4030.

Johnson County Museum of History, 6305 Lackman Road, Shawnee. The 1950s All-Electric House, ongoing. "Christmas at Lanesfield," Sat.-Dec. 28. Hours 1-4 p.m. Tue.- Sun., closed holidays. Admission $2, $1 children 12-under. Information, 913-715-2550, online at www.jocomuseum.org.

Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art, 4420 Warwick Blvd., Kansas City, Mo. "Defining Moments: Modern Selections From the Collection," ongoing. "Focus: Damien Hirst," through Dec. 5. "Anthony Lepore: Restoration," through Jan. 4. "Jeff Shore and Jon Fisher: Reel to Reel," through Jan. 11. "Between the Lines," through April 5. Hours 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tue.-Thu., 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. Free. Information, 816-753-5784.

Liberty Hall, University of Kansas, 642 Massachusetts, Lawrence. "Right Between the Ears," live, nationally broadcast sketch comedy show, 8 p.m. Sat. Tickets $14, $18 at Ticketmaster outlets. Charge by phone, 816-931-3330.

REGIONAL CONCERTS

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 01:39 CST

Wichita

• CENTURY II, 225 W. Douglas. Tickets available at www.wichitatix.com, 316-219-4TIX, or Select-A-Seat outlets, 755-SEAT.

Mannheim Steamroller, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 16-17, Concert Hall. Tickets $53, $69, at WichitaTix.

• COTILLION BALLROOM, 11120 W. Kellogg. Tickets available at Select-A-Seat outlets, the Cotillion and plant employee clubs, unless otherwise noted. Charge by phone and information, 316-722-4201.

Jagermeister Music Tour, Hinder, Trapt and Rev Theory, 6 p.m. Sun. Advance tickets $25, $28 day of show.

ART GALLERIES, MUSEUMS

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 01:39 CST

Today

Final Friday, gallery crawl, noon-6 p.m., at Reuben Saunders' Artworks, Piccadilly Square, 7724 E. Central, Suite 300 (open house and Scott Hartley reception); 1-4 p.m. at ChiART, 1007 W. Douglas (Delano Black Friday Open House); 4-9 p.m. at Bella Luz, 7825 Maple (Salvador Estrada and other artists); 5-8 p.m. at Springpark Gallery, Clifton Square, 3700 E. Douglas, No. 60 (George Bair and others); 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Riney Fine Arts Gallery, Riney Arts Center, Friends University (Charles Steiner reception); 6-8 p.m. at Watermark Books & Cafe, 4701 E. Douglas (Peggy Furan reception); 6-8 p.m. at C.A.F.E. Gallery, Inter-Faith Ministries, 829 N. Market (Tamara Hunt); 6-8 p.m. at Exploration Place, 300 N. McLean Blvd. (Neil Marcus); 6-8 p.m. at Garden Reflections, 3700 E. Douglas, No. 70 (Patty Morton); 6-8 p.m. at Sandbar Trading, 922 E. Douglas (Native American art); 6-9 p.m. at Redline Gallery at Lawrence Photo, 401 E. Douglas (Friends University Senior Art Show reception); 6-9 p.m. at Rock Paper Scissors, 300 N. Mead, Suite 105 (John Q'Art reception); 6-9 p.m. at Picture Framing & More, 323 N. Mead (Sue Vautravers reception/music by Monty Harrison); 6-9 p.m. at Meridian Street Art Glass, 326 S. Meridian, Valley Center (glassblowing demonstrations by John McDonald); 6-9 p.m. at Wichita Gallery of Fine Art, walkway level of Bank of America Center, 100 N. Broadway (Todd Matson); 6-10 p.m. at The Art of Healing, 130 N. St. Francis (Mike Fallier reception/live entertainment); 6-10 p.m. at Jones Gallery at Positive Directions, 414 S. Commerce (Stephen Miner reception); 6-10 p.m. at Robert Carver Studio Gallery, 209 N. Emporia (Robert Carver); 6 p.m.-midnight at Caffe Moderne, 300 N. Mead, Suite 108; 6:30-9 p.m. at Monica's Bundt Cake Co., 1328 E. Douglas (Janelle Johnson reception); 6:30-10 p.m. at Mead Street Gallery and Gifts, 121 N. Mead, Suite 107 (Small Works Show & Sale reception); 6:30-10 p.m. at Gallery XII, 412 E. Douglas (reception for Steve Murillo and "Form & Function" exhibit); 7-10 p.m. at Commerce Gallery at the Go Away Garage,508 S. Commerce (Black Friday Artists' Sale); 7-10 p.m. at The Fiber Studio, 418 Commerce (Brenda Jones closing); 7-10 p.m. at Eye of an Eagle Gallery, 322 E. Evans (J.E. Crawford); 7-10 p.m. at Bruce Ward Photos, 239 Pattie, Suite 1 (Free Portrait Night with exhibit); 7-10 p.m. at Fisch Haus Studios, 524 S. Commerce (Russell Bellamy reception); 7-10 p.m. at Center Gallery, 111 S. Ellis ("Ten X Ten" reception); 7-10 p.m. at Blank Page Gallery, 917 W. Douglas (The Grim Knitters reception/music by Lamont Billingsly); 7-10 p.m. at Martinson Place, 249 N. Athenian (Shawn McDonald); 7-10 p.m. at Diver Studio, 424 S. Commerce ("rEvolve" collaborative, interactive exhibit); 7-10 p.m. at Sugar Sisters Bakery & Cafe, 4811 E. Central(various artists); 7-11 p.m. at Tangent Lab, Rock Island Market Building, 143 N. Rock Island, third floor ("Extra Helpings -- The Best of the Shortest From the 2008 Tallgrass Film Festival"); 8-10 p.m. at Caffe Posto, 4714 E. Douglas (Mari Takasugi reception). Free admission and trolley rides between most venues.

Saturday

Black Friday Artists' Sale, noon-4 p.m., Commerce Gallery at the Go Away Garage,508 S. Commerce. Free. Information, 316-295-1999.

Open House Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., ChiART, 1007 W. Douglas. Free. Information, 316-682-1294.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 01:40 CST

After-Thanksgiving Fun Day, computer photo projects for ages 8 to 12, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 2 to 5 p.m. Friday, Pixel Time Learning Center, 7230 E. 29th St. North, www.pixeltime.com. Cost $40.

Democracy for America Wichita, a grassroots political action community, 3 to 4:30 p.m. Dec. 6 and the first Saturday of each month, Watermark Books, 4701 E. Douglas.

Military Order of the Purple Heart, 9 a.m. Dec. 13, American Legion Post 401, 101 E. 31st St. South. Open to all Purple Heart recipients. Call Tom Creel, 316-558-8059 or 316-650-1328.

Chili cook-off, by American Legion Riders Post 4, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 13, 816 N. Water. Entry fee $12; taster kit $3. Cash prizes. Open to the public.

McCormick School Museum open house, 2 to 5 p.m. Dec. 14, 855 S. Martinson. Free.

NEIGHBORHOOD MEETINGS

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 01:40 CST

Today

• Southwest Neighborhood Association, 7 p.m., West Side United Methodist Church, 1313 Lydia.

• Hilltop Association for Neighborhood Development, 6 p.m., Hilltop Community Center, 1329 S. Terrace.

Monday

• Sunnyside Neighborhood Association, 7 p.m., Lorraine Avenue Mennonite Church, 655 S. Lorraine.

SENIOR CALENDAR

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 01:40 CST

Beech-Raytheon Aircraft Retirees breakfast, 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, Double D's Restaurant, Red Coach Motel, 2529 W. Central, El Dorado.

Open house with pianist Wanda Warren, 10:10 to 11:15 a.m. Wednesday, Linwood Senior Center, 1901 S. Kansas.

Decorate Senior Room for the holidays, 2 p.m. Sunday, Bel Aire Senior Center, 7651 E. Central Park Ave., Bel Aire, 316-744-2451, ext. 121.

Parenting the Second Time Around, for grandparents raising grandchildren, 6:15 p.m. Monday, Kansas Children's Service League, 1365 N. Custer. Call B.J. Gore, 316-942-4261, ext. 1315, or e-mail bjgore@kcsl.org.

Holiday potluck dinner, with music by Jenny Stover-Brown and Jeffery Fous, 6:30 p.m. Monday, Bel Aire Senior Center, 7651 E. Central Park Ave., Bel Aire, 316-744-2451, ext. 121.

TODAY

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 01:37 CST

Oak Ridge Boys, concert, 7:30 p.m., Century II. Tickets $42.25, at www.wichitatix. Charge by phone, 316-219-4TIX.

FRIDAY

The Christmas Express -- A Rockin' Holiday Show, 3 Ring Circus, the Good Guys, Jim Koch, the Mistletoe Mistakes and Bucky Walters, 8 p.m., the Orpheum, 200 N. Broadway. Benefits Wichita Children's Home. Tickets $20 at Select-A-Seat outlets or by calling 316-755-SEAT.

FRIDAY-SUNDAY

24th annual Christmas Crafts Expo, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Fri.-Sat., noon-4 p.m. Sun., Century II Expo Hall. Presented by Pride of the Plains. Admission $5, free for children under 12. Free shuttle from parking at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium. Information, 316-729-9443.

ENTERTAINMENT AND COMMUNITY EVENTS

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 01:37 CST

TODAY Mudvayne, with 10 Years and Snot, concert, 7 p.m., the Cotillion, 11120 W. Kellogg. Advance tickets $30 at Select-A-Seat outlets, $35 day of show. Charge by phone, 316-722-4201.

Friends University Jazz Ensembles, with saxophonist Bobby Watson, 7:30 p.m., Sebits Auditorium, Riney Fine Arts Center, Friends University. Tickets $8, $5 for students and seniors. Information, 316-295-5537.

WSU Percussion Ensemble, 7:30 p.m., Miller Concert Hall, Duerksen Fine Arts Center, WSU. Tickets $6 (discounts available) at the box office, 316-978-3233.

TODAY-SUN. "Guys on Ice (the Ice Fishing Musical)," Christmas dinner-theater, 7:15 p.m. nightly through Dec. 23, Prairie Pines Christmas Tree Farm, 4055 N. Tyler Road. Curtain is at 8, and doors open at 6:45 p.m. Tickets $32 (includes dinner), with group rates available. Reservations, 316-303-2037.

TUE. Cindy Olson, reading and book-signing by the author of "The Whole Truth... So Help Me God: An Enlightened Testimony From Inside ENRON's Executive Offices," 7 p.m., Watermark Books, 4701 E. Douglas. Free. Information, 316-682-1181.

SUNDAY ARTS CALENDAR

Sun, 23 Nov 2008 01:38 CST

EVENTS

U.S. Weapons Gun Show, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. today, Kansas Coliseum, 85th North off I-135. Tickets $6, free for ages 10-under. Information, 316-660-1000.

Racing Pigeon Show & Auction, 9 a.m. today, Bud Palmer's Auction House, 101 W. 29th St. North. Judging starts at 9:30. Free. Information, 316-838-4141.

Lonetta L. Bartell, book-signing by the author of "These Kaleidoscope Hills," 2-4 p.m. today, Watermark Books, 4701 E. Douglas. Free. Information, 316-682-1181.

Hadley Middle School Bookfair Fundraiser, student concert, teen trivia scavenger hunt and drawing, 2-7 p.m. today, Barnes & Noble, 1920 N. Rock Road. Free. A portion of purchases benefit the school. Information, 316-315-0824.

RELIGION CALENDAR

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 01:38 CST

Concerts

Recital 70, Carol Neighbor and friends, 7 p.m. today, St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 1062 Chet Smith Avenue, Derby. Doors open 6:30 p.m. Free. Details, 316-788-7455.

iShine, faith-based music performances by teens, plus speakers and worship, 7 to 9:30 p.m. Sunday, Central Christian Church, 2900 N. Rock Road. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets $12-$18 at itickets.com.

Rejoice! It's Christmas!, musical, 7 p.m. Dec. 5, 6 and 7, Immanuel Baptist Church, 1415 S. Topeka. Free tickets at Bosley Tire Store, Perfect Peace, ibcwichita.com and at the door. Toys accepted for Toys for Tots. Child care for infants through age 4.

Christmas Concert, with David Josefiak and Teresa Kirkendoll, 3:30 p.m. Dec. 7, Trinity Episcopal Church, 400 W. Ash, El Dorado. Free.

Recreation

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 01:39 CST

All Star Adventures, 1010 N. Webb Road. Twenty-two attractions including 14 rides. Cost is per activity. Call for hours, 316-682-3700.

All-Star Sports West, 8333 W. 21st. Cost is per activity. Call for hours, 316-722-7529.

Skate East, 1836 S. Woodlawn. Call for hours and admission. Information, 316-685-5711.

Skate South, 1900 E. MacArthur. Call for hours and admission. Information, 316-524-7261.

Wichita

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 01:39 CST

• CENTURY II, 225 W. Douglas. Tickets available at www.wichitatix.com, 316-219-4TIX, or Select-A-Seat outlets, 755-SEAT.

Oak Ridge Boys, 7:30 p.m. Mon. Tickets $42.25.

Mannheim Steamroller, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 16-17, Concert Hall. Tickets $53, $69, at WichitaTix.

Mudvayne, with 10 Years and Snot, 7 p.m. Mon. Advance tickets $30, $35 day of show.

Saturday

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 01:39 CST

Fall Craft Fair & Bake Sale, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., St. Mary's Cathedral, 307 E. Central. Admission $1. Information, 316-943-0960 or 316-775-6911.

Western Days Rag Rugs, workshop, 10:30 a.m., Rockwell Branch Library, 5939 E. Ninth St. Free. Information, 316-688-9361.

Downtown Throwdown II, 10 mixed martial arts fights, 7 p.m., Century II Convention Hall. Ringside $38.50-$63.50, loge $23.50, balcony $8.50, at www.wichitatix. Presented by Havic Prizefighting. Charge by phone, 316-219-4TIX.

Saturday-Sunday

U.S. Weapons Gun Show, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat., 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sun., Kansas Coliseum, 85th North off I-135. Tickets $6, free for ages 10-under. Information, 316-660-1000.

COMING UP

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 01:39 CST

"Santa's Magical Christmas," Nov. 29-Dec. 20, Crown Uptown Professional Children's Theatre, 3207 E. Douglas. Buffet/show 11:15 a.m. Fri.-Sat., doors open at 11. Tickets $8.95 (includes lunch buffet). Reservations, 316-681-1566.

"Amahl and the Night Visitors," WSU Opera and Musical Theatre and Opera Kansas, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 29, 3 p.m. Nov. 30, Miller Concert Hall, Duerksen Fine Arts Center, Auditorium, WSU. Tickets $12, $7 for children, students and seniors. Information, 316-978-3233.

"Annie, Jr.," musical, by Signature Theatre, 7 p.m. Nov. 30-Dec. 1, Wichita Scottish Rite Center, 332 E. First St. Tickets $8, $5 for children 12-under, available at the door. Information, 316-263-4218.

"The Gingerbread Man," participatory theater for 2- to 8-year-olds, 11:30 a.m. Dec. 2; 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Dec. 3; 10 a.m. and 1:45 p.m. Dec. 4; 10 a.m., 1:30 and 6:15 p.m. Dec. 5; 10 and 11:30 a.m. Dec. 6; 6;15 p.m. Dec. 19; 11:30 a.m. Dec. 20, Wichita Children's Theatre & Dance Center, 201 Lulu. Show only $5.50; pizza and show $7. Reservations, 316-262-2282.

"Celebrate!" Music Theatre for Young People holiday song and dance musical revue, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 6, 2:30 and 7 p.m. Dec. 7, Mary Jane Teall Theater, Century II. Tickets $10, available at www.wichitatix or by calling 316-219-4TIX.

Holiday events

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 15:30 CST

Holiday Wreath Festival, holiday gifts, decorations, wreaths and baked goods, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. today, Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum, 204 S. Main. Admission $4, $2 children 6-12, children under 6 and members free (includes exhibit access). Lunch served 11 a.m.-1 p.m. daily; $12. Lunch reservations for six or more, call 316-265-9314.

Gingerbread Village, village of gingerbread houses, bake shop, make-your-own gingerbread house, 2-8 p.m. today, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat., 12:30-5 p.m. Sun., Parish Hall, Church of the Magdalen, 12626 E. 21st St. Tickets $7, ages 2-under free, available at the door, The First Place, Assistance League Thrift Shop, Cambridge Market merchants and Watermark Books. A benefit for Assistance League of Wichita programs. Information, 316-691-4534, online at www.assistanceleaguewichita.org.

Santa's Arrival Parade, with marching band and games, 2 p.m. Sat., Towne East Square, 7700 E. Kellogg. Free. Information, 316-686-3341.

Arts and crafts

Holiday Art Show and Sale, through Dec. 13, Wire House Art Gallery, Main and Grand, Haysville. Hours 4-6:30 p.m. Tue., 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Sat. Free. Information, 316-529-5922.

ART GALLERIES, MUSEUMS

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 01:39 CST

Today

Public reception for "Hot and Cold: Images of America in Conflict," by Jim Johnson, 5-7 p.m., Steckline Art Gallery, DeMattias Fine Arts Center, Newman University; on exhibit through Dec. 12. Free. Information, 316-942-4291, ext. 2199.

Opening reception for theKansas Watercolor Society Great 8 Exhibition 2008, 5-7 p.m., Wichita Center for the Arts, 9112 E. Central. On exhibit 1-5 p.m. Tue.-Sun., through Jan. 4. Free. Information, 316-634-2787.

Raisa Garayeva, Ikat weaving reception and presentation, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Wichita Center of the Arts, 9112 E. Central. Free. Information, 316-634-2787.

Photography party for "Illuminations -- Wichita's Black Community in the '40s and '50s," photographs by Leon and Rosie Hughes, 6-8 p.m., Kansas African American Museum, 601 N. Water. On exhibit 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tue.-Fri., 2-6 p.m. Sat., through Dec. 12. Free. Information, 316-262-7651.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 01:40 CST

ADHD -- If We Could Just Harness That Energy! with Mark Romereim of The Therapy Center, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. today, Fundamental Learning Center, Parklane Shopping Center, Lincoln and Oliver. For parents, grandparents and educators. No children. Cost $10 including refreshments and handouts. Reservations, 316-684-7323.

Augusta Historical Society chili feed and pie auction, 6 p.m. today, 640 Osage, Augusta. Cost $5; children 10 and younger $2.50. Prize drawings.

Advocacy Concerns Team in Action, to promote equal access for people with disabilities, 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday and the second and third Wednesday of each month, Independent Living Resource Center, 3033 W. Second St. Information or accommodations, 316-942-6300, ext. 214.

Make and Decorate Your MySpace Page, 7 to 8 p.m. Friday; Safer Kids Online: Guidelines and Parental Controls, 7 to 8 p.m. Dec. 5, both at Pixel Time Learning Center, 7230 E. 29th St. North. Free. Register at www.pixeltime.com.

Survivors of Suicide conference and webcast, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Via Christi St. Joseph. Free. Reservations, 316-858-0216 or e-mail Denise_VanDorn@Via-Christi.org. Light lunch provided.

SCHOOL CALENDAR

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 01:40 CST

High school

Goddard High School Madrigals, 6 p.m. Thursday, NewMarket Square, 2441 N. Maize Road. Free.

Metro-Boulevard chili cook-off, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, 751 George Washington Blvd. Students, parents and staff take chili recipes for others to sample and judge.

Districtwide

Wrap It Up Holiday Market and Poinsettia Sale, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 4, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 5, Wichita Collegiate School, 9115 E. 13th St. Clothing, jewelry, home decor, gourmet food, poinsettias. Drawings for gift certificates. Free admission. Information, 316-371-1118.

SENIOR CALENDAR

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 01:40 CST

Memory screening, 10 a.m. today, Kechi City Hall, 220 W. Kechi Road, Kechi. Free. Information, 866-232-8484 or www.nationalmemoryscreening.org, or call Rick Eberhard at 316-744-1337 or 316-734-7530.

Audiology, 11 a.m. today, Downtown Senior Center, 200 S. Walnut.

Computer Help for any skill level, 5 to 7 p.m. today, Downtown Senior Center, 200 S. Walnut. Cost $7 members; $10 others. Reservations, 316-267-0197.

Thanksgiving Dinner, noon Thursday, Leon Senior Center, 112 S. Main, Leon.

Scrapbooking class, 3 p.m. Thursday, Bel Aire Senior Center, 7651 E. Central Park Ave., Bel Aire, 316-744-2451, ext. 121.

NEIGHBORHOOD MEETINGS

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 01:40 CST

Today

• Delano Neighborhood Association, 7 p.m., West Side Christian Church, 1819 W. Douglas.

• Indian Hills-RiverbendNeighborhood Association, 7 p.m., Asbury United Methodist Church, 2801 W. 15th St.

• Grandview Heights Neighborhood Association, 7 p.m., Fellowship Hall of Mount Vernon Presbyterian Church, 3700 E. Mount Vernon.

• La Placita Park Neighborhood Association, 7 p.m., Felipe's, 3232 W. Central.

ENTERTAINMENT AND COMMUNITY EVENTS

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 01:40 CST

TODAY WSU Jazz Arts I and Mid Kansas Jazz Ensemble, 7:30 p.m., Miller Concert Hall, Duerksen Fine Arts Center, WSU. Tickets $6 (discounts available) at the box office, 316-978-3233.

Percussion Ensemble, 7:30 p.m., Sebits Auditorium, Riney Fine Arts Center, Friends University. Free. Information, 316-295-5537.

TUE. Augusta Historical Society's Chili Feed & Pie Auction, fundraiser, 6 p.m., Augusta Senior Citizen Center, 640 Osage, Augusta. Chili dinner $5. Admission free. Information, 316-775-5655.

THU. "The Coffee Controversy," Lunch & Lecture talk by Glen Hyland, lunch 11:15 a.m., lecture at 12:05, Bright Spot for Health, 3100 N. Hillside. Cost $11 (includes lunch). Reservations, 316-682-3100, or 800-447-7276.

"Frankly Speaking About Lung Cancer," workshop by Karen Kelly, 6 p.m., University of Kansas Medical School-Wichita, 1010 N. Kansas. Free. Reservations required today by calling 316-721-5477,

THURSDAY-FRIDAY

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 01:40 CST

Holiday Wreath Festival, holiday gifts, decorations, wreaths and baked goods, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Thu.-Fri., Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum, 204 S. Main. Admission $4, $2 children 6-12, children under 6 and members free (includes exhibit access). Lunch served 11 a.m.-1 p.m. daily; $12. Lunch reservations for six or more, call 316-265-9314.

THURSDAY-SATURDAY

"Dig That Crazy Christmas Show!" holiday themed musical-comedy, through Dec. 21, Cabaret Oldtown, 412 ½ E. Douglas. Performances Thu.-Sat., through Nov. 29, and Wed.-Sun., Dec. 3-21. Dinner 6:15 p.m. Wed.-Sat., show at 8, and doors open at 6 (starts one hour earlier on Sun.). Tickets $35. For show only, 8 p.m. Wed.-Sun.; doors open at 7 p.m. Wed.-Sat. and 6 p.m. Sun. Tickets $20. Reservations, 316-265-4400.

THURSDAY-SUNDAY

"The Diary of Anne Frank," drama by the Guild Hall Players, 8 p.m. Thu.-Sat., 7 p.m. Sun., Guild Hall, St. James Episcopal Church, 3750 E. Douglas. Preceded at 7 p.m. Thu.-Fri. with a talk by Forrest Robinson on his experience as one of the forces liberating World War II concentration camps. Tickets $10, $5 students and military. Reservations, 316-683-5686.

SUNDAY ARTS CALENDAR

Sun, 16 Nov 2008 01:40 CST

EVENTS

Kansas Coliseum Flea Market, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. today, Kansas Coliseum, 85th North off I-135. Admission $1. Information, Mid America Markets, 620-663-5626.

Augusta Historical Society's Chili Feed & Pie Auction, fundraiser, 6 p.m. Tue., Augusta Senior Citizen Center, 640 Osage, Augusta. Chili dinner $5. Admission free. Information, 316-775-5655.

Speed Dating for Single Professionals, up to 12 six-minute dates in one evening, 6:30 p.m. Tue., for ages 29-41, and 8:30 p.m. for ages 22-30, Fox and Hound Pub & Grille, 1421 N. Waterfront Pkwy. Cost $35. Register at www.Cupid.com/predating.

Senior Wednesday, program "Gordon Parks"Learning Tree' Experience," by J. Edgar Tiwell, 10 a.m. Wed., Ulrich Museum of Art, WSU. Free. Information, 316-978-3664.

RELIGION CALENDAR

Sat, 15 Nov 2008 01:40 CST

Bazaars and Fairs

Pre-Holiday Bake and Craft Sale and first day to buy church cookbooks, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. today, Douglas Avenue Assembly of God, 4501 W. Douglas. Cookbooks $12. Information, 316-943-4193.

Craft Fair and Chicken Noodle Dinner, crafts 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., meal 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., all today at St. Michael Catholic Church Hall, 525 E. Main, Mulvane. Dinner costs $5; ages 6-12 $2.50; under 6 $1. Carryout available.

Fall Bazaar continues 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. today, Resurrection Lutheran Church, 3850 W. 71st St. South. Gift baskets, crafts, baked goods, holiday decorations and lunch.

Graceway Community Church Bazaar, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. today, 200 S. St. Clair. Biscuits with sausage gravy, 8 to 10 a.m.; homemade noodles and chicken, chili, hot dogs, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.