Kansas.com Let's GO! Entertainment Newsletter
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1 EVENTS
Wichita River Festival
There are things Wichitans have an excuse to do just once a year at the Wichita River Festival. Like pay for their personal pan pizzas with tickets. Do a Zydeco jig in front of Century II. Starting tonight with the Sundown Parade, Wichitans have an excuse to engage in nine days worth of festival-fitting behavior. Read more | Schedule
2 CONCERTS
3 FOOD
Kansas and more
Classic rock band Kansas -- known for Top 20 hits such as "Dust in the Wind," "Carry on Wayward Son" and "Point of No Return"-- will perform at tonight's opening of the Wichita River Festival. The band is one of several well-known acts playing the festival. Read more
Festival food court
The Wichita River Festival food court will once again offer a balanced diet of corn on the cob and funnel cakes (and this year an invention called "chicken fried bacon with dip.") But it will also feature a few changes this year, including the fact that food court tickets will be sold in $1 increments rather than 50 cents. Read more
4 MOVIES
5 DINING
'Star Trek'
You don't expect to find much fresh air in outer space, but that's exactly what the reboot of "Star Trek" brings to the musty franchise. The film finds compelling new angles on iconic science fiction characters, thanks to spot-on casting and a young, sexy "Abercrombie & Trek" vibe. Read more | Watch a video preview, get showtimes | Look up other movies' showtimes | Write your own reviews
Mother's Day buffets
She gave you life. Buying her brunch is the least you can do. We'll help you plan your Mother's Day brunch outing (it's this Sunday, people!) with a handy guide to which local restaurants are putting out special spreads. See a list
WEEKLY GIVEAWAY
Clutch at the Cotillion
Enter to win two tickets to see hard rock band Clutch Thursday, May 14, at the Cotillion. E-mail contests@wichitaeagle.com with Clutch in the subject line. You have until 10 a.m. Friday (May 8). See what's up at The Cotillion at www.thecotillion.com.

Congratulations to Sherry Boesen, who won tickets last week to see Reverend Horton Heat tonight at the Cotillion.

Tell your friends to visit www.kansas.com/newsletters to receive LET'S GO! so they can be eligible for future giveaways.
NEW IN TOWN
BBQ --N-- Catfish Shack
The BBQ --N-- Catfish Shack is a new restaurant at 519 E. Harry (in the spot that once housed El Mexico Cafe) that specializes in Texas-style barbecue cooked over hickory, and fried catfish. The owner is Staci Justice, whose husband once ran CD's Home Style Barbecue in Augusta. The menu also features burnt end dinners, stuffed baked potatoes and barbecue/catfish combos. It's open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays. Call 316-267-7427 for more information.
COMING UP
Bryan Adams: 8 p.m. June 5, Orpheum Theatre ($97.50, $67.50, $47.50 at www.selectaseat.com)
Yanni: 7:30 p.m. June 10, Hartman Arena ($20-$30 at www.stage1tickets.com) or 888-755-2583)
New Kids on the Block: 7:30 p.m. July 3, Hartman Arena ($39.50-$85 at www.stage1tickets.com) or 888-755-2583)
Keith Urban with Jason Aldean: 7:30 p.m. July 10, Kansas Coliseum ($21.50, $50.50, $60.50 at www.selectaseat.com)
Jonas Brothers: 7 p.m. July 29, Sprint Center, Kansas City, Mo. ($29.50-$89.50., www.ticketmaster.com)
Huey Lewis & The News: 7 p.m. Sept. 13, Kansas State Fairgrounds, Hutchinson ($30, http://kansasstatefair.tix.com)
Dave Matthews Band: 7 p.m. Sept. 30, Sprint Center, Kansas City, Mo. ($45-$65, www.ticketmaster.com)
Contact Denise Neil: 316-268-6327 | dneil@wichitaeagle.com
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