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Wit, charm and musical stylings make Michael Buble a hit at the Coliseum

JEFFREY LUTZ — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 08:37 CDT

Podiatrists probably see a spike in business the day after a Michael Buble concert. As innocent as toe tapping is, it could cause damage when done nonstop for 90 minutes.

But it's almost impossible not to keep the beat to a Buble song, and toe tapping was in full swing on Friday night when Buble performed at the Kansas Coliseum in front of 6,500 fans — many of them shrieking females of all ages.

Buble, a Grammy award-winning Canadian crooner, could get by during live shows on music alone. His versatile voice swings easily from jazz to R&B to pop standards sung in the key of Frank Sinatra.

But he keeps those who might be only marginally interested in his music (translation: some men tagging along with their significant others) entertained by incorporating audience interaction and comedy into his shows.

His first such encounter involved a couple seated in the first few rows. After guessing that the man would probably score some points with his partner for accompanying her to the concert, Buble had a favor to ask of the woman:

SPECIAL EVENTS

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 01:42 CDT

Today

"State by State: A Panoramic View of America," Out of the Book Film screening, noon-1 p.m., Watermark Books, 4701 E. Douglas. Free. Information, 316-682-1181.

Public Open House, for the 60th anniversary of the Walter H. Beech Memorial Wind Tunnel, 3-6 p.m., Engineering Research Laboratory Building, WSU. Meet in the lobby. Free. Information, 316-978-3569.

"See it on Video," multimedia presentation of classic Egyptian dancers including film clips and the movie "Love at Karnak," 7 p.m., Safira's Center for World Dance, 2919 E. Kellogg Drive. Free. Information, 316-821-9042.

Saturday

REGIONAL CONCERTS

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 01:42 CDT

Wichita

• CENTRAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH, 2929 N. Rock Road. Tickets available at Perfect Peace, Family Christian Stores, the church, online at www.itickets.com or www.praisecalendar.com, or by calling 800-965-9324. Information, 316-612-7983.

Amy Grant, 7 p.m. Nov. 16. Tickets $30, $35.

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

Terry Fator, "America's Got Talent" winner, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 7. Tickets $50, $60 at WichitaTix.

ART GALLERIES, MUSEUMS

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 01:42 CDT

Today

Closing reception for "Reunion in Oz! Oh My!" with gallery talk by Steve Kestrel, Novelene Ross and Leslie Servantez, 5-7 p.m., The Fiber Studio, 418 Commerce. Free. Information, 316-303-1996.

Reception for "Painting a Story... the Art of Carlene & Marilyn Williams," 6-8 p.m., Coutts Memorial Museum of Art, 110 N. Main, El Dorado, with art talk at 6:30. On exhibit 1-5 p.m. Mon., Wed., Fri.; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tue. and Thu.; noon-4 p.m. Sat., through Oct. 29. Free. Information, 316-321-1212.

Saturday

En Plein Air Art Fair, sale of original art, live music, quick-draw competition, Jackson Pollock community event, children's corner, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Butler County Courthouse steps, 205 W. Central, El Dorado. In case of rain, moved to First Baptist Church. Free admission. Drawing ticket $2. Information, 316-321-1485.

REGIONAL CONCERTS

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 11:38 CDT

Wichita

Amy Grant, 7 p.m. Nov. 16. Tickets $30, $35.

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

B.B. King, 7:30 p.m. Tue. Tickets $69-$129 at WichitaTix.

Ben Folds fun

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 01:43 CDT

BEN FOLDS

'Way to Normal'

(Wingdings 171) (Epic)

Before the release of Ben Folds' latest album, he and his band mates secretly recorded fake versions of nine of the 12 tracks, just to mess with file-share pirates. The prank epitomizes Folds' musical career as well as the new album: impulsively creative, profanely comical and a little sad.

The lead track, "Hiroshima," is full of Folds' trademark thumping piano chords. But underneath the arena-rock atmosphere is an embarrassing true-life story about falling off a concert stage and sustaining a concussion. Even at his most earnest and sentimental, as in the bittersweet ballad "Cologne," he can't help a passing reference to a certain diaper-wearing astronaut.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 01:38 CDT

Today

Girls' Night Out, Junior League's Holiday Galleria shopping event, 5-9 p.m., Century II Expo Hall. Tickets $8 at the door, at www.wichitatix.com, or by calling 316-219-4TIX.

Today-Sunday

Holiday Galleria, shopping event and Junior League fundraiser with demonstrations and live entertainment, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. today, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sun., Century II Expo Hall. Tickets $8 at the door, at www.wichitatix.com, or by calling 316-219-4TIX.

Saturday

ART GALLERIES, MUSEUMS

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 01:38 CDT

Today

Public reception for "Art Is Joy," works by Virginia Garrison, 2:30 p.m., Esplanade, KU School of Medicine-Wichita, 1010 N. Kansas. On exhibit 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri., through Nov. 28. Free. Information, 316-293-2643.

Artists' reception for Ceramic Forms II -- Decorative and Functional Art, 6-9 p.m., Karg Art Glass, 111 N. Oliver, Kechi, with music by Victor Rose and Matt Maholland. The works by 10 artists will exhibit 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sun., through Nov. 2. Free. Information, 316-744-2442.

Saturday

Darcy Badiali Workshop, large-scale throwing techinques, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Wichita Center for the Arts. Cost $25 at the door. Information, 316-634-2787.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 01:38 CDT

Today

"Fort Apache," 1948 film, 7:30 p.m., Augusta Historic Theatre, 523 State, Augusta. A Country at the Augusta event. Tickets $5. Information, 316-775-2900.

Today-Saturday

Greater Andover Days, 5-11 p.m. today, 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Sat., Andover Central Park, 1607 E. Central, Andover. Includes contests, live entertainment, food court, carnival rides, motorcycle/car show, outdoor movie (9 p.m. today), parade (10 a.m. Sat.), KidFest (11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sat.), concert in the park with Big Fat Fun (8 p.m. Sat.), fireworks (8:30 p.m. Sat.). Admission button $3 (rides and food extra). Information, Andover Chamber of Commerce, 316-733-0648.

Conway Springs Fall Fest, 4-11 p.m. today, 7 a.m.-midnight Sat., throughout Conway Springs. Includes carnival rides, sporting events, book sale, arts/crafts fair, parade (11 a.m. Sat.), car show, children's activities, fireworks (9 p.m. Sat.), street dance (9:30 p.m. Sat.), live entertainment. Admission button $2 (rides and food extra). Information, City Clerk, 620-456-2345.

REGIONAL CONCERTS

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 01:38 CDT

Wichita

Amy Grant, 7 p.m. Nov. 16. Tickets $30, $35.

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

ZZ Top, 8 p.m. today, Concert Hall. All WichitaTix seats sold out except $500 front-row tickets.

ART GALLERIES, MUSEUMS

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 01:38 CDT

Today

Public opening reception for the "Triumph of the Spirit," heritage exhibit, 5-9 p.m., Dugan Library and Campus Center, Newman University. Hours 8 a.m.-midnight Mon.-Thu., 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Fri., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sat., 2 p.m.-midnight Sun. Free. Information, 316-942-4291.

Final Friday, gallery crawl, 4-10 p.m., at Bella Luz, 7825 Maple (Sally Cobbs/Matthew Hilyard); 5-7 p.m. at Steckline Art Gallery, De Mattias Fine Arts Center, Newman University (Frank Martinez reception); 5-8 p.m. at Wichita Art Museum, 1400 W. Museum Blvd. (interACTIVE artists, music by John Goolsby, open galleries); 5-8 p.m. at Architectural Artifacts, 5424 E. Central (Tracie Huskamp); 5-8 p.m. at Springpark Gallery, Clifton Square, 3700 E. Douglas, No. 60 (George Bair and others); 5-8 p.m. at Artworks, Piccadilly Square, 7724 E. Central, Suite 300 (Phil Epp/Roberto Gutierrez/Michael Sible/Paul Chauncey); 5-8 p.m. at Douglas Photographic, 2300 E. Douglas (Noel Linder with artist's talk at 6:45); 5-8 p.m. at Shoot Your Ride at Douglas Photographic, 2300 E. Douglas (Ric Wolford Q&A); 5-9 p.m. at Studio Calhoun, 1015 E. Douglas, Suite B (Muffin Spencer-Devlin); 5:30-8 p.m. at Riney Fine Arts Gallery, Riney Arts Center, Friends University (Friends University Art & Design Society Fundraiser Showcase reception); 6-8 p.m. at Mid-America All-Indian Center, 650 N. Seneca (closing reception for current exhibitions); 6-8:30 p.m. at Bay Leaf Cafe, 3700 E. Douglas (Paula and Leonard Plott/live music); 6-9 p.m. at ChiART, 1007 W. Douglas (Sue Spade/Bill Goffrier); 6-9 p.m. at Clay Art Studio, 708 W. Douglas (sale of pet-related functional clay works benefits Kansas Humane Society); 6-9 p.m. at 360Wichita, 914 E. Douglas (benefit show by various artists); 6-9 p.m. at C.A.F.E. Gallery, Inter-Faith Ministries, 829 N. Market ("Re-Imaging" reception/music by Trevor Stewart); 6-9 p.m. at Sandbar Trading, 922 E. Douglas (various artists); 6-9 p.m. at Rock Paper Scissors, 300 N. Mead, Suite 105 (Lyda Andrews reception); 6-9 p.m. at Beadazzled Art Glass Studio, 300 N. Mead, No. 109 (Mary Fowler); 6-9 p.m. at Sandler Training, 209 W. William, Suite 100B (Steve Hauck); 6-9 p.m. at Lather Salon & Boutique, 5426 E. Central (C. Matt Foley/Erin Pankratz/Coco); 6-9 p.m. at Blue Swallowtail Studio, 1201 W. Douglas (various artists); 6-9 p.m. at Wichita Gallery of Fine Art, 100 N. Broadway (gallery artists); 6-9:30 p.m. at Robert Carver Studio Gallery, 209 N. Emporia (Robert Carver/Clarence Bahruth/Jim Fallier/Dwane Taylor); 6-10 p.m. Harris & Co. Frame Shop/Diver Studio, 424 S. Commerce (ArtAID Martini Night/music by

The Naughty Astronauts, $15); 6-10 p.m. at CityArts, 334 N. Mead (various artists/music by Ryan Windham); 6-10 p.m. at Strings Attached Music, 728 W. Douglas (Elly Biggerstaff/Jon Cruz); 6-10 p.m. at The Art of Healing, 130 N. St. Francis (Philip Koker reception); 6-10 p.m. at the Redline Gallery, Lawrence Photo, 401 E. Douglas (reception for Ted, Ann, Ryan and Aaron Krone); 6-10 p.m. at Daily Grind Coffee House and Cafe, 209 E. William, Suite 100 (Brooke Bell/David Campbell); 6-10 p.m. at United Country Real Estate, Eaton Hotel Plaza, 509 E. Douglas (C. Matt Foley); 6-10 p.m. at Baxter's Cafe & Sweet Roll Emporium, 804 E. Douglas (Kerry Burrow/Hannah Carter, live music); 6:30-9 p.m. at Monica's Bundt Cake Co., 1328 E. Douglas (Velera Adams reception); 6:30-9:30 p.m. at Artists at Old Town, 412 E. Douglas, Suite C (Faye Neil); 6:30-9:30 p.m. at Upfront Gallery, 412 E. Douglas, Suite B (23 regional artists); 6:30-10 p.m. at Gallery XII, 412 E. Douglas (Mary Ellen Williford reception); 6:30-10 p.m. at Mead Street Gallery and Gifts, 121 N. Mead, Suite 107 (Sharon Leiker/Vernon McGee reception); 6 p.m.-midnight at Caffe Moderne, 300 N. Mead, Suite 108 (various artists); 7-10 p.m. at The Fiber Studio, 418 Commerce (Steve Kestrel/Novelene Ross/Leslie Servantez reception); 7-10 p.m. at David Friday Studio, 1403 N. Emporia, No. 106 (various artists); 7-10 p.m. at WSU ShiftSpace, 803 E. Third St. ("Flicker" collaborative video installation); 7-10 p.m. at Blank Page Gallery, 917 W. Douglas ("Quack Attack" reception); 7-10 p.m. at Savage Threads, 615 W. Douglas (Alec Parker reception, music by Aaron Newton); 7-10 p.m. at Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum, 204 S. Main ("Campaign for Volts: Wichita and the Electric Guitar" with music by Dwayne Friend); 7-10 p.m. at Center Gallery, 111 S. Ellis (San Francisco Art Institute alumni reception); 7-11 p.m. at Fisch Haus Studios, 524 S. Commerce (Stephen Atwood/live theater and music); 7-11 p.m. at Tangent Lab, Rock Island Market Building, 143 N. Rock Island, Third Floor (Nicholas Carvalho/music by Spirit of the Stairs); 7-11 p.m. Walnut Street Gallery, 112 S. Walnut (Brian Barker/Kirsten Wixson reception, music by Georgia vs. Georgia); 7:30-11 p.m. at Start Thinking, 916 E. Douglas (10 artists); 8-10 p.m. at Caffe Posto, 4714 E. Douglas (Sasha Chapek). Free admission unless otherwise stated. Free trolley rides available between most venues.

Saturday

ART GALLERIES, MUSEUMS

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 01:39 CDT

Sunday

"Up the Beaten Path: Following the Chisholm Trail," lecture by curator Kris Schmucker, 3 p.m., Harvey County Historical Museum, 203 N. Main, Newton. Admission $3, $2 youth 5-17, children 4-under free. Information, 316-283-2221.

Tuesday

"Awareness Series: Old Masters," video, 12:30 p.m., Wichita Art Museum, 1400 W. Museum Blvd. Included with admission. Information, 316-268-4921.

Thursday

SPECIAL EVENTS

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 01:39 CDT

Today

Midwest Beerfest Beer Dinner, prepared by executive chef Larry Walker with fine beer and program by Bob Miller, 7 p.m., Hilton-Airport, 2098 S. Airport Road. Cost $55; seating limited. Reservations, 316-682-5502.

Today-Saturday

Park City State BBQ Championships, 5 p.m. today, 10 a.m. Sat., Kansas Coliseum, 85th North off I-135. Free admission; food available for purchase today. Information, 316-660-1000.

Today-Sunday