Wichita Times Dining & More

July-December 2011

What to eat, see and do in the city

New Children’s Garden blooms at Botanica Wichita’s own red carpet: The Tallgrass Film Festival

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What’s Up, Wichita? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Downing Children’s Garden opens at BotanicaCrimes and creatures abound at Exploration Place9th Tallgrass Film Festival adds new features

July-December calendar highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Museums, Attractions & Theater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Map of Wichita . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

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On the cover: Rich Bergen created the Ant Hill sculpture for Botanica’s new Down-ing Children’s Garden. The artist and his father, Dick Bergen, crafted the “Ad Astra” sculpture on top of the capitol in Topeka. The giant ants and nearby Salamander Spring encourage children to explore with sand and water features. Above: A giant arch of colored acrylic glass marks the entry to the new garden. The sun shining through the glass casts rainbow hues on the people walking under the arch. The new Children’s Garden incorporates 30 functional works of art by 10 artists. PHoToS By vADA SNIDER.

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A fter six years of planning, Botanica

unveiled the newly created Downing

Children’s Garden in early July. The

$3 million project on the west edge of Botanica

is filled with 30 pieces of interactive art by 10

artists, a giant tree house, a maze with musical

instruments kids can play, a swinging bridge,

a stream and other creative elements to invite

children to explore nature.

“The art elements raise the level over what

children’s gardens traditionally have,” said

Pam Harnden, director of education. “We

want to inspire kids, get them to use their

imaginations and love nature.”

Visitors enter the garden under a metal

arch with colored acrylic glass that shines

rainbow hues onto the sidewalk in the

afternoon sun. The rainbow colors are

mimicked in the blocks of plants that line the

Rainbow Trail.

Once inside, visitors see a kinetic dragon-

fly sculpture that moves in the wind crafted

by Greg Johnson and a Sunflower Fountain

created out of mosaic tiles by Terry Corbett.

Resembling a sunflower, the fountain invites

children and adults to change the flow of water

by touching the bright-colored tiles.

In the nearby farmyard, children can use

water pumps, help in the vegetable garden,

turn compost bins, explore grandma’s flower

garden and play in the farmhouse kitchen.

This area also includes a barn for parties and

a working windmill.

“The plants have neat textures or smells

or fun names, like Teddy Bear magnolia,” said

Mia Jenkins, director of communications.

“In the garden are plants like hollyhocks that

grandma would have planted.”

The Enchanted Glen features elements

representing the life of the butterfly. The

centerpiece is a nine-foot book-reading

caterpillar created by Andy Newbrey. Inside a

nearby chrysalis is a water-proof book

that can be read while sitting at

a toadstool table. The entry-

way to the musical maze,

which sports red French

horns that spritz water on

passersby, was created by

Charles Baughman.

Inside Granny Jean’s

Treehouse are a series of fairy

houses created by Connie Ernatt,

who also painted murals and

made the salamanders having a

water fight near the stream. In the Monster

Woods await three tree creatures and six

woodland spirits carved by Gino Salerno.

Botanica’s cadre of 300 volunteers and

various local organizations helped with build-

ing the garden and several will be staffing the

interactive activity cart, which can be moved

to various locations in the garden.

“The beauty of a project like this is that the

community makes it happen,” Jenkins said.

Daily activities, such as Mud Pie Mon-

days, are scheduled, and every Friday at 10

a.m. is storytime in the garden followed by an

activity. A list of activities in the garden, such

as scavenger hunts, is available to visitors.

Special programs are planned for the Prairie

Wind Amphitheater.

The entire area is shaded by mature

trees. Designers worked with existing topog-

raphy, but had to bring in 900 cubic yards of

compost and soil because the area previously

had been a sandbar, according to Jenkins.

Admission for children aged

3-12 is $5, with children under 3

admitted free. Adults are $7 and

seniors are $6. (See page 6 for coupon.) Mem-

bers admitted free. Botanica is open Monday-

Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with extended hours

(Sundays and Tuesday/Thursday evenings)

from April through October. For more infor-

mation, visit botanica.org.

Tallgrass Film Festival welcomes Elliott Gould

Elliott Gould will receive the Ad Astra

award at this year’s Tallgrass Film Festival

Oct. 20-23. The annual festival hosts indepen-

dent film screenings, panel discussions and

related events at venues in downtown Wichita.

Gould first came to prominence after

being nominated for Best

Supporting Actor for his role

as Ted in the 1969 film “Bob &

Carol & Ted & Alice.” That role

was followed by Trapper John

in the Robert Altman movie

Children’s Garden blooms at Botanica

Top right: An interactive cart with activities can be moved through the garden. A giant squirrel planter by Conrad Snider greets visitors. Above: Members gather around the Sunflower Fountain created by Terry Corbett during a special preview. PHoToS By vADA SNIDER.

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“M*A*S*H” and then by Detective Philip Mar-

lowe in Altman’s “The Long Goodbye.”

Born Elliott Goldstein in Brooklyn, he

graduated from the Professional Children’s

School in Manhattan. He toiled on the fringes

of Broadway to pay the bills until he landed the

leading role in “I Can Get It For You Wholesale”

opposite Barbra Streisand in 1962.

Films such as “A Bridge Too Far,” “Capri-

corn One,” “The Big Picture” and “Bugsy” were

followed by a recurring role as Jack Geller on

the TV show “Friends.” In the 2000s, he ap-

peared in “Oceans Eleven,” “Oceans Twelve”

and “Oceans Thirteen.” He currently serves on

the national board of directors for the Screen

Actors Guild.

The lineup for the ninth annual festival

features more than 120 independent films

from around the world, according to Lela

Meadow-Conner, executive director of the

Tallgrass Film Association. The Free Friday

Films program will continue for students and

seniors on Friday of the festival when several

educational documentaries will be screened.

VIP events include two new venues: the

Mayor’s Cocktail Reception at the Wichita

Art Museum and the Filmmaker Brunch at

Tanya’s Soup Kitchen. Also new this year will

be two Filmmaker Chats at Mead’s Corner

where the public can meet visiting filmmakers

and learn about independent filmmaking in a

moderated panel, Meadow-Conner said.

For details and a schedule, visit tallgrass

filmfest.com.

Crimes, Creatures at Exploration Place

Based on the popular TV show, CSI: The

Experience, an interactive exhibit, allows Ex-

ploration Place visitors to enter a crime scene,

collect evidence and then scientifically analyze

it in laboratories and autopsy rooms before

building their case. The national exhibition

will be in Wichita until Sept. 5.

Every weekend a live science show

features special interactive demos that focus

on matching bullet striations, tool mark iden-

tification, effects of alcohol impairment

(using vision distortion goggles) and more.

The show is noon and 3 p.m. on Saturday and

2:30 p.m. on Sunday in the Kemper Creative

Learning Studio.

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.

Creatures of the Abyss, a national travel-

ing exhibition, will be at Exploration Place

Oct. 1-Jan. 8, 2012. Visitors will learn that

only 3 percent of the deepest and most inac-

cessible ecosystem on earth – the deep ocean

– has been explored and will meet some of the

mysterious creatures that live in the world’s

last great frontier. This exhibit is included in

general admission (see page 6 for coupon) and

is free for members.

The completely refurbished Kids Explore

Castle will reopen Nov. 5 with hands-on

exhibits to experience life in the Middle Ages

and Renaissance.

For hours and prices, visit exploration.org

or call 660-0600.

Creatures of the Abyss opens at Exploration Place oct. 1.

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July July 1- Aug. 6 Fisch Haus 21st Anniversary Show, Ulrich Museum of Art, 978-3664.

July 1- Aug. 20 “The Tuskegee Airmen: The Segregated Skies of World War II,” exhibition at The Kansas African American Museum, 601 N. Water, 262-7651.

July 1- Aug. 27 Diamond W Wranglers Western Dinner Show, Empire House Theater, Old Cowtown Museum, show schedule at www.diamondWchuckwagon.com; reservations, 729-4825.

July 1- Sept. 5 “CSI: The Experience,” national traveling exhibit, Exploration Place, 660-0600.

July 1- Oct. 31 Kansas Sesquicentennial Exhibit: “What to Wear,” Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum, 265-9314.

July 1-31 “A Kansas Treasure in Context: Mary Cassatt,” exhibition, Wichita Art Museum, 268-4921.

July 1-Oct. 9 “Wichita Art Stars in Fabulous 2-D” Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum, 265-9314.

July 2 Celebrate America, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Old Cowtown Museum, 219-1871.

July 6-10 “Sunset Boulevard,” Music Theatre of Wichita, Century II, MTWichita.org, 265-3107.

July 7 Art for Your Ears: Town Mountain, 7-9 p.m., outdoor concert, Ulrich Museum of Art, WSU, 978-3664.

July 7 Cinema Alfresco: “A Fish Called Wanda,” 7:30 p.m., Rock Island Studios, tallgrassfilmfest.com/events.

July 9-10 American Indian Festival, A Kansas Sesquicentennial Event, Century II, indiancenter.org/PowWows, 350-3341.

July 13-15 The Quebe Sisters, Chamber Music at the Barn, Prairie Pines, cmatb.org, 721-7666.

July 14 Capitol Federal Summer Concert Series: John Oates, 7:30 p.m., Sedgwick County Zoo, scz.org, 266-8273.

July 14 Cinema Alfresco: “The Crying Game,” 7:30 p.m., Rock Island Studios, tallgrassfilmfest.com/events.

July 15-16 “Rock the Dome,” an evening of three Pink Floyd Cosmic Light Shows, Boeing Dome Theater and Planetarium, Exploration Place, doors open at 6:30 p.m., 660-0620.

July 15-22 “Pinocchio,” Wichita Children’s

Theatre & Dance Center, wctdc.com, 262-2282.

July 15-Aug. 14 “Kansas Masters,” art exhibition, Wichita Center for the Arts, 634-2787.

July 20-24 “Xanadu,” Music Theatre of Wichita, Century II, MTWichita.org.

July 21 Cinema Alfresco: “The Maltese Falcon,” 7:30 p.m., Rock Island Studios, tallgrassfilmfest.com/events.

July 23 Family Artventure: Weird and Wacky, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Wichita Art Museum, wichitaartmuseum.org.

July 23 Bela Fleck & the Original Flecktones, 8 p.m., Orpheum Center, wichitaorpheum.com.

July 27-29 Chamber Concert at the Barn: The Pro Arte Quartet, Prairie Pines, cmatb.org.

July 28 Capitol Federal Summer Concert Series at Sedgwick County Zoo: Tab Benoit, 7:30 p.m., scz.org, 266-8273.

July 28 Cinema Alfresco: “Raising Arizona,” 7:30 p.m., Rock Island Studios, 338 N. Mead, free, tallgrassfilmfest.com/events.

July 28 Merle Haggard, 7:30 p.m., Orpheum Center, wichitaorpheum.com, 755-7328.

July 29 Viva Alfresco! 7-11 p.m., Botanica, botanica.org, 264-0448.

AugustAug. 5-7, 10-14 “The Little Mermaid,” Music Theatre of Wichita, Century II, MTWichita.org.

Aug. 5 Orpheum Film Series: “Rebel Without a Cause” and “East of Eden,” 6:30 p.m., Orpheum Center, 755-7328.

Aug. 6 Mandolin Magic, Chamber Music at the Barn, Prairie Pines, cmatb.org.

Aug. 6 Orpheum Film Series: “Swing Time” and “Top Hat,” 6:30 p.m., Orpheum Center, 755-7328

Aug. 16 Keith Urban in concert, 7 p.m., INTRUST Arena, intrustbankarena.com, 755-SEAT.

Aug. 18 Orpheum Film Series: “Hedwig and the Angry Inch,” 7 p.m., Orpheum Center, wichitaorpheum.com.

Aug. 19 Riders in the Sky, 7:30 p.m., Orpheum Center, wichitaorpheum.com.

Aug. 19 Native American storytelling about

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the constellations and legends, Lake Afton Public Observatory, 9:30 p.m., WSU-STAR.

Aug. 20-21 Wichita Flight Festival, Jabara Airport, wichitaflightfestival.com, 462-2787.

Aug. 20-Nov. 27 “Terry Evans: Matfield Green Stories,” Flint Hills photography exhibit, Ulrich Museum of Art, ulrich.wichita.edu, 978-3664.

Aug. 26-Oct. 16 Wichita National All Media Craft exhibition, Wichita Center for the Arts, 634-2787.

Aug. 26-Nov. 5 “Hattie McDaniel,” exhibition focusing on the Wichita native and first black actress to win an Academy Award, for her role as Mammy in “Gone with the Wind.” She appeared in more than 300 films, but received credit for only about 80, and was also the first black woman to sing on the radio. The Kansas African American Museum, 601 N. Water, 262-7651.

Aug. 25-27 River City Ribfest, 11 a.m.- 11 p.m., INTRUST Arena, intrustbankarena.com, 755-SEAT.

Aug. 27 Mauri Rains, Wick and Delores and the Pickin’ Fretter perform at Kansas Acoustic Arts in the Park, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Central Riverside Park,776-2891.

Aug. 27 Victorian Ball, 7-11 p.m., Old Cowtown Museum, oldcowtown.org.

Aug. 27-28 40th birthday celebration at Sedgwick County Zoo, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., free admission, 660-WILD.

September Sept. 3 Age of the Gunfighter, Old Cowtown Museum, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., oldcowtown.org.

Sept. 7-11 “Rabbit Hole,” Wichita Community Theatre, wichitacommunity theatre.com, 686-1282.

Sept. 8-Oct. 29 “The Devil Wore Wranglers,” Mosley Street Melodrama, mosleystreet.com.

Sept. 8-11 Disney Pixar’s Toy Story 3 on Ice, INTRUST Arena, intrustbankarena.com.

Sept. 10 Zoobilee, annual benefit for Sedgwick County Zoo, 6 p.m. to midnight, (zoo closed during the day), 660-WILD.

Sept. 15 Orpheum Film Series: “The Three Musketeers,” 7 p.m., Orpheum Center, wichitaorpheum.com.

Sept. 16 Native American storytelling about the constellations and legends, Lake Afton Public Observatory, 9:30 p.m., WSU-STAR.

Sept. 16-Oct. 7 9TH Annual Art Auction, Wichita Center for the Arts, 634-2787.

Sept. 21-25 “Bill W. and Dr. Bob,” theater production, Wichita Center for the Arts, 634-2787.

Sept. 24 Smithsonian Magazine’s Museum Day, free admission to area museums, museumdaywichita.com.

Sept. 24 Wichita Symphony Pops Concert: Chris Botti, 8 p.m., Century II, wso.org.

Sept. 25-Nov. 27 Ulrich Project Series: Anne Appleby, exhibit, Ulrich Museum of Art, ulrich.wichita.edu.

Sept. 28 Share Our Culture Lecture Series: Warriors Society, 7-9 p.m., Mid-America All-Indian Center, indiancenter.org, 350-3340.

octoberOct. 1-Jan. 8, 2012 Creatures of the Abyss, national traveling exhibit, Exploration Place, exploration.org, 660-0600.

Oct. 8 Old-Fashioned County Fair, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Old Cowtown Museum, oldcowtown.org.

Oct. 8 Sara Bareilles, with Sugarland, 7:30 p.m., INTRUST Arena, intrustbank arena.com.

Oct. 8-9 Wichita Symphony Classics Concerts: Picture This!, Century II, wso.org, 267-7658.

Oct. 9-Jan. 15, 2012 “Edmund L. Davison: At Home in Kansas and New Mexico,” exhibition, Wichita Art Museum, 268-4921.

Oct. 15 BOOtanica, 2 to 5 p.m., Botanica, botanica.org.

Oct. 20-23 9th Annual Tallgrass Film Festival, tallgrassfilmfest.com, 755-7328.

Oct. 21 Straight No Chaser, 8 p.m., Century II, wichitaTIX.com, 219-4849.

Oct. 23-Nov. 6 “Music Comedy Murders of 1940,” Wichita Community Theatre, wichitacommunitytheatre.com, 686-1282.

Oct. 28-30 Night of the Living Zoo, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Sedgwick County Zoo, 660-WILD.

Oct. 29 Orpheum Film Series: “Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein,” 7 p.m., Orpheum Center, wichitaorpheum.com, 263-0884.

Oct. 29-30 Wichita Symphony Classics Concert, Century II, wso.org.

Oct. 29-Feb. 12, 2012 “The Lawrence Lithography Workshop,” exhibition, Wichita Art Museum, 268-4921.

“Edmund L. Davison: At Home in Kansas and New Mexico,” a Wichita Art Museum exhibition on display from oct. 9-Jan. 15 includes the painting “Arroyo Hondo.”

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NovemberNov. 2-7 Annual Holiday Tables Displays, Wichita Center for the Arts, 634-2787.

Nov. 4-Dec. 18 Christmas with the Diamond W Wranglers, a cowboy Christmas dinner show at Old Cowtown Museum, schedule at www.diamondWchuckwagon.com; reservations, 729-4825.

Nov. 9 Share Our Culture Lecture Series: Native Foods, 7-9 p.m., Mid-America All-Indian Center, wichitahistory.org.

Nov. 10-Dec. 30 “Goodnight Gracie! Did You Lose Your Garland?”Mosley Street Melodrama, mosleystreet.com, 263-0222.

Nov. 11-Dec. 17 “Freedom Riders,” exhibition prepared in conjunction with the PBS film on the 50th anniversary, The Kansas African American Museum, 601 N. Water, 262-7651.

Nov. 12 “Hal Holbrook-Mark Twain Tonight!,” 7:30 p.m., Orpheum Center, 755-7328.

Nov. 16-20 “Road to Rouen,” Wichita Center for the Arts, 634-2787.

Nov. 17 Orpheum Series: “It’s a Wonderful Life,” 7 p.m., Orpheum Center, wichita orpheum.com.

Nov. 18-Jan. 1, 2012 Kansas Watercolor Society National Watercolor exhibition, Wichita Center for the Arts, 634-2787.

Nov. 19 Wichita Symphony Classics Concert: The Beat Goes On, Century II, wso.org, 267-7658.

Nov. 25-26 “Rock the Dome,” an evening of three Pink Floyd Cosmic Light Shows, Boeing Dome Theater and Planetarium, Exploration Place, doors open at 6:30 p.m., 660-0620.

Nov. 26-Dec. 24 Illuminations, 5:30- 8:30 p.m., Botanica, botanica.org, 264-0448.

DecemberDec. 2-10 Let’s Make Merry: A Victorian Christmas Celebration, 6-9 p.m., Old Cowtown Museum, oldcowtown.org, 219-1871.

Dec. 4-18 “The Last Christmas Show (This Time We’re Serious),” Wichita Community Theatre, wichitacommunity theatre.com, 686-1282.

Dec. 5-7 “Young Frankenstein,” Theater League Broadway Series, 7:30 p.m., Century II, wichitatix.com, 219-4849.

Dec. 8 Moscow Ballet presents “Great Russian Nutcracker,” 7:30 p.m., Orpheum Center, wichitaorpheum.com.

Dec. 13 “The Spirit of the Season,” Wichita Symphony Free Family Holiday Concert, 7:30 p.m., Century II, wso.org, 267-7658.

Dec. 15 Orpheum Film Series: “White Christmas,” 7 p.m., Orpheum Center, wichitaorpheum.com, 263-0884.

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Botanica • Exploration Place • Wichita Art Museum

300 N. McLean Blvd., Wichita, Kansas316.660.0600•www.exploration.org•

Opens Oct. 1, 2011

Opens Nov. 5, 2011

Castle Exhibit

“Cattle Paths, Chase County, Kansas, July 2009” is part of the “Terry Evans: Matfield Green Stories” exhibition at WSU’s Ulrich Museum of Art Aug. 20-Nov. 27. The nation-ally prominent photographer has turned her fascination with the Flint Hills into poignant, poetic images.

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Botanica, The Wichita Gardens701 Amidon | 264-0448 botanica.org

Located in the Museums on the River district at Murdock and Amidon, this botani-cal paradise features the recently opened Downing Children’s Garden as well as more than 4,000 species of plants both native and new to the region. Twenty-six themed dis-play gardens – including the Butterfly Gar-den, Woodland Bird Garden, Shakespearean Garden, Sensory Garden and Wildflower Meadow – are home to multiple sculptures and water features. Seasonal exhibits such as the spring tulip display, the Butterfly House (June-September) and the fall chrysanthe-mum 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 page 6.

CityArts334 N. Mead | 462-2787 Wichitaarts.com

Located in the historic Old Town dis-trict, CityArts is a center for artistic creation and appreciation. Local and regional art is on display in three exhibition galleries that debut new exhibits monthly. Admission is free to all galleries. The majority of works on display are for sale, and CityArts also has a unique gift shop full of handcrafted and decorative pieces of art. Adults, teens and youth are invited to express their creativity by enrolling in one of the many art classes offered year-round. CityArts offers classes

for beginners to experts in many mediums, including computer arts, painting, drawing, glassblowing, pottery and digital photog-raphy. CityArts is part of the Final Friday Gallery Crawl. Hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.

Diamond W Chuckwagon Supperold Cowtown Museum 1865 W. Museum Blvd. | 866-830-8283 diamondWchuckwagon.com

Saddle up for an extraordinary evening at the Diamond W! Located at the Empire House

Theater on the streets of Old Cowtown, the Diamond W features a delicious all-you-can-eat Western style dinner and the best cowboy music show in the Midwest. The famous Diamond W Wranglers are your hosts. Stu, Jim, Steve and Chip have literally traveled the world sharing their brand of Western harmony and humor. They make their home at Cowtown most weekends from May-August and November-December. Go to the website for a complete show schedule, and please call for reservations. Cost: adults are $30, children 12 and under are $20. (Prices include all tax and gratuities.) Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; dinner is served at 6:30 p.m. Happy Trails!

Exploration Place300 N. McLean Blvd. | 660-0600 exploration.org

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district. Five hands-on exhibit areas focus on flight, Kansas, medieval life in a three-story castle, imaginative spaces for toddlers, and a special traveling exhibition area. In Kansas’ largest domed theater, the Boeing Dome Theater and Planetarium, travel to faraway destinations and embark on unforgettable adventures during these state-of-the-art, digitally-produced shows. Other EP ameni-ties include Grab & Go Snack Bar, free parking, picnic grove/adventure play yard, Explore Store and family restrooms. Special fall activities and events. For details about hours, ticket prices, theater show times and daily activities, call or visit the website, Facebook and Twitter. See ad on page 6.

The Kansas African American Museum601 N. Water | 262-7651 tkaamuseum.org

Located in the historic Calvary Baptist Church, once the cornerstone of Wichita’s black community, the museum’s mission is to tell the story of the African American experience in Kansas in order to educate about the past and inspire hope for the future. Upcoming exhibitions include: “The Tuskegee Airmen: The Segregated Skies of World War II,” on display until Aug. 20; “Hattie McDaniel,” Wichita native and the first black actress to win an Academy Award, Aug. 26 to Nov. 5; and “Freedom Riders,” Nov. 11-Dec. 17. The museum hosts the free StoryTime Village to inspire kids to read on the third Saturday of every month from 2 to 4 p.m. Museum hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday and noon to 4 p.m. Saturday. See ad on page 4.

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Cinnabar Cafe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

CityArts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Corrigan’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

DeFazio’s. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

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Exploration Place. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Good Egg, The . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Hereford House Steakhouse & Restaurant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Heroes Sports Bar & Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

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

Hutchinson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Kansas African American Museum . . . . . . 19

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

Karg Art Glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Lake Afton Public Observatory. . . . . . . . . . 34

Le Monde Café & Deli . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Legends at Airport Hilton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Marion County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Marriott. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

McPherson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Mexico Cafe Delano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Mid-America All-Indian Center . . . . . . . . . . 8

Museum of World Treasures . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Music Theatre of Wichita . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Old Chicago . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Old Cowtown Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Sedgwick County Zoo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Shorty Small’s. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Society of Decorative Painters . . . . . . . . . . 27

Sweet Basil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Town & Country . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Ulrich Museum of Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Wichita Art Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Wichita Center for the Arts. . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Via Christi Clinic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Wichita/Sedgwick Co. Historical Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Wichita State University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

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Mid-America All-Indian Center650 N. Seneca | 350-3340 theindiancenter.org

MAAIC is the only facility in Kansas that is solely dedicated to preserving and promot-ing the rich cultural history and heritage of American Indians in North America. Indoor and outdoor exhibits of traditional artifacts, full-size tipis and grass houses, and contem-porary art depict American Indian culture of the past and present. Permanent exhibits include the Gallery of Nations, a collection of flags created to help visitors understand the strength, traditions, pride and sovereignty of the native people of North America. On the path to visit the 44-foot tall “Keeper of the Plains” sculpture are two memorial gardens dedicated to renowned American Indian artists Woody Crumbo and Blackbear Bosin. The gift shop offers handcrafted jewelry, baskets, pottery, books, music and bo-tanicals. Special events include Community

Nights on Wednesdays, Share our Culture lecture series and intertribal powwows that feature dancing, artisans and traditional foods. Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday.

Music Theatre of WichitaCentury II | 265-3107 MTWichita.org

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 top-notch professional musical theater. This anniversary year opened with “The Music Man” and con-tinues with “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 at Century II Concert Hall.

Old Cowtown Museum1865 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 of Marshall Murdock, who single-handedly promoted the town through his newspaper. The 23-acre site just west of modern-day downtown is home to 70 historic and recre-ated buildings, including a marshal’s office, Wichita’s first jail, a saloon, general store, one-room schoolhouse, church, livery stable, Continued on page 10.

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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 Zoo5555 Zoo Blvd. | 316-660-WILD (9453) scz.org

Kansas’ No. 1 outdoor family attraction includes the 50,000-square-foot Slawson Family Tiger Trek. The Asian-themed area encompasses two tiger yards, glass viewing ports, a stream and pools plus homes for the endangered red panda and Burmese brow-antlered deer. After exploring Asia navigate along a twisting path to the Cessna Penguin Cove. Relax and watch the penguins as they dive, swim and play. Feeling adventurous? A fifty-foot bridge will take you out of the market atmosphere of Nganda Village and immerse you in The Downing Gorilla Forest Reserve. Discover 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 zoo is open 364 days a year, closing only the day of Zoobilee. Visit www.scz.org when planning your visit for more information.

Tallgrass Film Association 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. Prepare to “Get Twisted” at the 9th annual Tallgrass Film Festival, a four-day celebra-tion of independent film at venues around downtown Wichita. The 2011 Tallgrass Film Festival, Oct. 20-23, offers more than 120 in-dependent films, a Spotlight on Kansas Film-makers, parties, panels and special guests, including Oscar-nominated Elliott Gould and filmmakers from around the country. For screening times, venues and tickets, and year-round screening information, visit www.tallgrassflmfest.com. See ad, page 10.

Ulrich Museum of Art 1845 Fairmount St., WSU | 978-3664 ulrich.wichita.edu

The Ulrich Museum of Art, located on the WSU campus, is the city’s premier institu-tion 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 reputa-tion. 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 mu-seum’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 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 admis-sion, parking and guided group tours. See ad on page 3.

Wichita Art Museum1400 W. Museum Blvd. | 268-4921 wichitaartmuseum.org

Discover a nationally renowned collec-tion 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 galler-ies 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 Liv-ing 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. See ad on page 6.

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Gallery XII316.267.5915

Upfront Gallery316.266.4984

Vintera Gallery316.262.2435

Original art by leading Kansas artists for home and office. Paintings, photography, sculpture, pottery, blown glass, jewelry and much more.

Open Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Final Fridays 6-10 p.m.

For year-round screenings, festival showtimes and information: www.tallgrassfilmfest.com

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Wichita Center for the Arts9112 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 exhi-bitions include Kansas Masters, July 15-Aug. 14; Wichita National All-Media Craft, Aug. 26-Oct. 16; and KWS National Watercolor Nov. 18-Jan. 1, 2012. 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 Pre-school, one of the few arts-based preschools in the state. The Irene Vickers Baker Theatre seats 484 and produces four theater produc-tions each year. Fall performances are: “Bill W. and Dr. Bob,” Sept. 21-25, and “Road to Rouen,” Nov. 16-20. Tickets are available by calling 315-0151. Check the website for more information about membership benefits, educational programs/classes, theater tick-ets, group tours, facility rentals and volun-

teer opportunities.

Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum204 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 collec-tion of 70,000 artifacts includes a Wichita-built 1916 Jones Six automobile, a full-scale Victorian home interior and many others embodying the area’s vibrant history from its settlement in the 1860s to the era of aviation and electric guitars. 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).

412 Art Center 412 E. Douglas, Suites A, B, C

Three unique galleries featuring original works by leading Kansas artists in a variety of media are housed at The 412 Art Center, a historic building in downtown Wichita. In addition to regular hours, (10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Saturday),the three galleries are open on Final Fridays, the last Friday of every month, from 6 to 10 p.m. Gallery XII | 267-5915: Founded 35 years ago, it is Wichita’s oldest artist’ cooperative. The sales gallery features rotating exhibits of original works by the 22 member artists. Works for sale range from traditional to abstract, and include watercolor, oil, acrylic, pastel, print-making, photography, pottery, sculpture and hand-blown glass. Upfront Gallery | 266-4984: Traditional and abstract works in photography, painting, ceramics and jewelry. Vintera Gallery | 262-2435: Features a

collection of artist studios, classroom and exhibition space. Monthly exhibitions fea-ture invited guest artists. See ad page 10.

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

Cero’s has been making and selling candy and other tasty treats in Wichita for over 125 years. The wonderful aroma of choco-late comes to you as soon as you step in the door. You can watch our confectioners make candy the old-fashioned way and then treat yourself to some of the best candy. We have a wide selection to choose from includ-ing 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. Conve-niently located on the east edge of Old Town. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. You can also shop online at www.ceroscandy.com. We ship! Come see us today.

Karg Art Glass111 N. oliver, Kechi | 744-2442

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Voted “most romantic restaurant” • Extensive wine collectionLunch 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

and galleries in this country and Europe. Watch the artisans work and choose from Karg creations as well as glass-blown objects and ceramic pieces by artists from across the country. Karg’s work, which has won numer-ous 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. Sun-day. 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.

Black Angus GrilleWichita 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 din-ner daily 5 to 10 p.m.

Cinnabar CafeWichita Marriott Hotel Kellogg and Webb Road | 651-0333

The casual surrounding and friendly ser-vice of Cinnabar Cafe are hallmarks of Kan-sas 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 Cham-pagne 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 Fair2141 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, smooth-ies 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 & Restaurant1400 Terradyne, Andover | 733-7800 HerefordHouse-Wichita.com

Kansas City’s Hereford House, a dining tradition since 1957, is now open inside Ter-radyne 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 hand-cut steaks and prime rib that earned it the people’s choice award for “Best Steakhouse in the Midwest.” Our steaks are seared to perfec-tion 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, recep-tion 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 Grill3743 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


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such as Beef Bulgogi, Korean BBQ. and spicy tofu stew served in a stone bowl. Or try a 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 strawberry, mango or green tea ice cream for dessert. Domestic and import beers. Hours: 11a.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.

Old Chicago7626 E. Kellogg | 685-3111 oldchicago.com

Located near Towne East Square just west of the corner of Rock Road and Kel-logg, Old Chicago specializes in made-from-scratch pizzas, pasta, calzones, burg-ers, 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.

Sweet Basil2424 N. Woodlawn | 651-0123 sweetbasilwichita.com

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 special-ties 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 sam-pler. Lunch buffet Monday-Saturday and a Sunday brunch buffet. The dinner menu is complemented by the owner-chef’s nightly specials. A soothing ambiance, reasonable prices and pleasant, attentive service by experienced staff complete the dining experi-ence. 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 recom-

mended for dinner. See ad, page 11.

Heroes Sports Bar & Grill117 N. Mosley | 264-4376 heroeswichita.com

Voted Wichita’s favorite by Wichita Eagle readers and recently renovated to include over 33 new high-definition LED TVs, new exciting menu options, and a large, heated, covered patio. Home of the famous Sweet Pepper Bacon Cheeseburger, delicious salads like the Smoked Gouda Citrus, pizzas, sand-wiches, entrees, and more. All this housed in one of Wichita’s historic warehouses. It’s a perfect setting for watching sports, relaxing with the family, or meeting with your office. Large selection of beers with daily food/drink specials, free wireless internet, kids menu and DJs on weekend nights. Carryout available. Hours: 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Monday-Saturday; noon to midnight Sunday. See ad inside front cover.

Mexico Café Delano 555 W. Douglas | 264-1121

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 home-cooked 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 guaca-mole 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 and noon to 2 p.m. Sunday. Life 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 Chicago300 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’s2706 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 home-made 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 can-noli. 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 occa-sions. Daily lunch and dinner specials. Open Wednesday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday. Closed Monday and Tuesday. Reservations accepted for parties of eight or more. See ad, page 13.

Legends Hilton Wichita Airport 2098 Airport Rd. | 945-1966 wichitaairport.hilton.com

A local favorite for over 20 years, Leg-ends 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 busi-ness colleagues. From Key West shrimp with crabmeat stuffing and black bean mango rel-ish 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 delica-cies right here in west Wichita. Legendary specials: Big Rib Eye Wednesdays, Thurs-day’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 Eu-ropean café, Le Monde features delicious French, Italian and Mediterranean cuisine that is authentic yet affordable. Every dish is made from scratch using the freshest ingre-dients -– 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. Monday-Thursday and 10 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Closes at 3 p.m. on Sunday.

Old Chicago2240 N. Tyler Rd. | 729-0002 oldchicago.com

Located on the west side of Wichita just north of 21st on Tyler Road, Old Chicago fea-tures made-from-scratch pizzas, pasta, cal-zones, 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’s12111 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 burgers, pasta dishes, and hand-breaded chicken-fried steak. Can’t decide? Try one of the many combina-tion dinners. Craving a salad? Have the best of both worlds with the Pork Salad Annie – fresh greens topped with pulled pork and a side of BBQ ranch dressing. Shorty prides himself on having something for every taste. Kids eat free on Mondays. 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 & Country4702 W. Kellogg | 943-0761

A family-owned and operated restau-rant 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 cinna-mon rolls served with entrees are a 50-year tradition. Serving breakfast, lunch and din-ner, 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 travel-ers. Lobster and prime rib available daily. Children and senior citizen prices. Full bar service starts at 5 p.m. daily. See ad, page 12.

Via Christi Clinic13 locations, plus Immediate Care Services viachristiclinic.com

With more than 150 doctors, Via Christi Clinic is one of the state’s largest outpatient multispecialty group practices and is ac-credited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care. Owned and oper-ated by Via Christi Health, Via Christi Clinic currently has 13 locations in the Wichita metropolitan area. More than half a million patient visits were made to Via Christi 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. Monday-Friday, 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, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sat-urday and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday. Newton Immediate Care Services available Monday-Friday 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 viachristiclinic.com. For help in choosing a doctor, call 689-9708. See ad, inside back cover.

Wichita Times111 N. Mosley Ste. 201 | 264-5850 wichitatimesonline.com

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

Yoga with Dana Riffel 1629 Harlan | 945-8188

Whether you’re a local resident or Wichita visitor, soothing and energizing yoga classes are available on a drop-in basis at the studio of Dana Riffel. Regular classes for all levels are Mondays at 10:30 a.m., Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. and Saturdays at 10 a.m. She also can schedule private sessions or create custom programs for groups or businesses. Call for directions.

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Kansas Cosmosphere and Space Center1100 North Plum, Hutchinson 800-397-0330 | cosmo.org

It’s extraordinary to have a world-renowned space museum right here in central Kansas. The Cosmosphere show-cases the actual Liberty Bell 7 and Apollo 13 space capsules in a collection of U.S. space artifacts second only to the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, and the largest collection of Russian space artifacts outside Moscow. The Cosmosphere experi-ence includes the IMAX domed theatre, Carey Planetarium, and Dr. Goddard’s Lab.

Summer space adventure camps are popular with students of all ages. Open daily except Christmas, Thanksgiving and Easter. See ad inside back cover.

Kansas Underground Salt Museum3504 East Ave. G (G & Airport Road), Hutchinson | 866-755-3450 undergroundmuseum.org

What a sense of adventure it is to go 650 feet under the Earth’s surface and roam through massive caverns mined from salt deposits created 275 million years ago. In addition to the fascinating exhibits, visitors can take the Dark Ride, a tram tour through more remote salt chambers, and ride the Salt Mine Express underground train. A surprising bonus is the captivating display of

authentic costumes from some of Holly-wood’s most famous movies. Open Tuesday-Sunday and selected Monday holidays. See ad inside back cover.

Marion County620-382-8830 | growmarioncounty.com

An hour’s drive northeast of Wichita, Marion County offers recreational oppor-tunities at Marion Reservoir and Marion County Lake as well as antique shopping, shady parks, restaurants and lodging. The Mennonite Heritage and Agricultural Mu-seum in Goessel, the Harvey House Museum in Florence, the Mennonite Settlement in Hillsboro and the 1880s Main Street in Peabody give a glimpse into the area’s earlier settlers. Upcoming special events include


Visit Marion CountyL a k e s • s h o p p i n g • R e s t a u R a n t s • M u s e u M s

Special Events in Marion County July 27-30 Marion County Fair, Hillsboro,

exhibits, parade, carnival

Aug. 5-7 Goessel Country Threshing Days

Sept 3-5 Labor Day Parade & Festival, Florence

Sept. 17 Annual Hillsboro Arts & Crafts Fair

Sept. 17 Annual Art in the Park and Craft Show, Marion

Sept. 24 Old Settler’s Day, Marion Central Park

Oct. 1 Marion County Lake annual Chili Cook-off, Horse Shoe Tournament

Oct. 1 Lincolnville Octoberfest

Oct. 1 Goessel Harvest Festival, craft show, car show, street dance

Oct. 1 Downtown Hillsboro Autumn in the Air, Quilters’ Block Party

Oct. 2 Arts & Music Stroll, 1-5 p.m., downtown Marion

Nov. 5-6 Textile Trunk Show, Marion Auditorium

Nov 19 Hillsboro Christmas Parade

Nov 26 Goessel Community Christmas Tree Lighting

HillsboroArts & Crafts Fair

The Midwestern Creative Art Market

saturday, sept. 17, 2011 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Exhibitors from 16 states German Food Fest • Kaffeehaus

For more information,call 620-947-3506

Come , Grow with Us MaRion Cou nt y eConoMiC DeveLopMent • growmarioncounty.com • 620-382-8830

Textile Trunk Show

November 5-6 Saturday 10-5 Sunday 1-5 Marion Community Center, 203 N. 3rd, Marion

From handkerchiefs to dramatic tapestries, this show demonstrates that art is

not limited to creations on canvas. Two floors of textile treasures will feature quilts, aprons, weavings, knitwear, crochet, tatting, beadwork, lace needlepoint, rugs, clothing, hats and toys. There also will be demonstrations, programs and vintage fashion shows.

More information, including exhibitor info, may be obtained from Teresa Huffman, Marion County Economic Director, 620-382-8830; Jeanice Thomas, 620-382-3206;

or Gallery 101, Marion, 620-382-7501.

An 1880s town in the Cottonwood River Valley offers antique shops, a historic Main Street and a friendly Flint Hills welcome.

two large arts and crafts fairs on Saturday, Sept. 17, which annually bring thousands to the neighboring communities of Hillsboro and Marion. The 42nd annual Arts & Crafts

Fair in Hillsboro attracts exhibitors from 16 states; for more info, call 620-947-3506. For details about Marion’s 33rd Art in the Park & Craft Show, call 620-382-3425. Both offer food in addition to arts and crafts. An Art & Music Stroll is planned for Oct. 2 in

downtown Marion. On Nov. 5-6, Marion will host a Textile Trunk Show featuring all kinds of handwork at the community center. For other special events, see ad on page 15.


In the Area listings Continued from page 15.

412 Art Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 11

Airport Hilton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 14

Black Angus Grille . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Botanica . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 2, 6, 7

Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Cero’s Candies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

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

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

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

DeFazio’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Diamond W Chuckwagon Supper. . . . . . . . 7

Exploration Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3, 6, 7

Gallery XII . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 11

Good Egg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Hereford House Steakhouse & Restaurant . . . . . . . inside front cover, 12

Heroes Sports Bar & Grill . . . . . . . . . . inside front cover, 13

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

Hutchinson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Kansas African American Museum . . . . 4, 8

Kansas City Renaissance Festival . . . . . . . 16

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

Le Monde Café & Deli . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Legends at Airport Hilton . . . . . . . . . . 11, 14

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

Marion County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

McPherson Scottish Festival . . . . . . . . . . . 16

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

Mid-America All-Indian Center . . . . . . . . . 9

Music Theatre of Wichita . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

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

Old Cowtown Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Sedgwick County Zoo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Shorty Small’s. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Sweet Basil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11, 13

Tallgrass Film Festival. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2, 10

Town & Country . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 14

Ulrich Museum of Art . . . . . . . . . . . . 3, 6, 10

Via Christi Clinic . . . . .14, inside back cover

Vintera Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10, 11

Wichita Art Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5, 6, 10

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

Wichita Marriott. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Wichita State University . . . . . . . . . . 3, 6, 10

Wichita Times. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Yoga . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Come see 100 pipers and drummers from across the U.S. perform at this family-centered weekend of traditional Scottish activities.

The Year of Pipe & Drumat the 18th Annual

September 24 & 25, 2011 Lakeside Park • 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

B e t w e e n w i c h i t a a n d S a l i n a o n i - 1 3 5

Massed bands • Highland athletics • Celtic singers & dancers Clan tents • Kids’ crafts & games

16 venues of family fun • Children 12 and under admitted free

$1 off daytime admission

special D&M offer • you May photocopy

www.macfestival.org • 1-800-324-8022 Join us on

A d f u n ded i n pA rt by A Mcph erson CV b gr A n t

Photos © LaureL Kenney, Jr.

Obstetrics & Gynecology

Obstetrics & Gynecology

Via Christi Clinic9211 E. 21st Street, Wichita

PH 316.609.4501

viachristiclinic.com

Via Christi Clinic welcomes our

new physicians

Offering comprehensive

care for your personal health

Andrea M. Fullerton, MD Medical degree: University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine, Vermillion, SD

Residency: University of Kansas School of Medicine, Wichita, KS

Joining: September 2011

Elda M. Perales, MD Medical degree: University of Kansas School of Medicine, Kansas City, KS

Residency: University of Kansas School of Medicine, Wichita, KS

Joining: September 2011

gallery and gift shopart gives any static location life. glass sculptures are a dynamic, dimensional and intoxicating art form that creates a level of sophistication and aesthetic beauty…anywhere. rollin karg,a renowned glass artisan, captures the essence of formand function with many commercial art projects.

316-744-2442 | rollinkarg.com

located: 111 north oliver (61st street north & oliver in kechi, ks) easy access from i-135: turn east from the north 61st street exit.

hours: 8:30 am to 5:00pm mon – sat, 11:00am to 4:00pm sun watch the artisans at work mon, tues, thurs and fri 8:30 am to 3:00pm and sat 8:30 am to noon.

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