May 31 Friday
It’s a summer of celebrity at WAM! Inspired by the featured exhibition ANNIE LEIBOVITZ / WORK, each film is related to a photograph by this iconic celebrity photographer and will include commentary and Q&A with a local expert.
Film Series #1: Hugo(2011) This gorgeous film, directed by Martin Scorsese, infuses enchantment and magic into its production design. The storybook-like sets and visuals create a world of fantasy and childlike imagination that lies within a train station, allowing the viewer to see the same magic in the world that Hugo sees. (2 hr 6 min) Rated PG.
Speaker:Ellen Jones is a Wichita-based writer, filmmaker, and therapist. Her short films have played throughout the Midwest and often explore our relationship to ourselves and each other. Her films have won a variety of awards, including (but not limited to): Best Cinematography, Best Kansas Film, and Curator’s Choice Award.
Hugo images courtesy of Paramount.
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About WAM Nights: We’re open late on Fridays until 9 pm! Get your weekend started with after-hours access to the galleries and shopping in the Museum Store. WAM Nights include programs with artists, musicians, and performers–don’t miss your chance to see the art at WAM in a new way! The museum comes to life with local creatives during WAM Nights!
Tickets on sale now for a great night of country rock with Firefall and Richie Furay on Friday, May 31 @ 7:30PM at the Stiefel Theatre. Firefall’s hits include “You Are The Woman,” “Strange Way,” and “Just Remember I Love You.” Other major Firefall radio hits include “Cinderella,” “Goodbye I Love You,” “Livin’ Ain’t Livin” and “Mexico.” Vocalist/guitarist Furay is known for his work with Poco, Buffalo Springfield and Souther, Hillman and Furay. Furay is responsible for hits ranging from “For What It’s Worth/Stop Children What’s That Sound” to “Kind Woman” “Rose of Cimmaron” and “Good Feeling To Know.” Tickets start @ $49 and are available at our box office at stiefeltheatre.org, in person at the Box Office at 151 S. Santa Fe or by calling 785-827-1998.
Jun 01 Saturday
Join us June 1-30 for an entire month of NEW vegan options all over Wichita!
During this time, restaurants throughout the Wichita area will feature special vegan menu items. Diners have the opportunity to go visit restaurants, enjoy meals, vote, comment, and post photos of the delicious vegan meals they have ordered.
This month-long event brings all diners—not just vegans, together to appreciate the remarkable talents of Wichita chefs.Check out our website at:veganchefchallenge.org/Wichita
Watermark Books & Café will be hosting the award-winning author and public school teacher Brenda Maier for her wonderful new books The Adventures of Penguin and Panda: Surprise! and The Adventures of Penguin and Panda: Fun and Games on Saturday, June 1st at 10 am. Brenda Maier is known for The Little Red Fort, The Little Blue Bridge, and Peeping Beauty. She will be at Watermark to do a storytime of her newest series of graphic novels The Adventures of Penguin and Panda which follows the fun hijinks of unlikely best friends Penguin and Panda. Brenda will also do a book signing after the storytime. We hope to see you there!
Enjoy lunch and art at the Ulrich Museum's new Makers & Masterpieces series. Learn how to sketch with pencil and create 3D sculptures out of air-dried clay using works from the Ulrich Outdoor Sculpture Collection as models. Guided tours of the Fully Dimensional exhibition will start at 11 a.m., Noon, 1 p.m., and 2 p.m. Art materials will be provided. A food truck will sell snack options. This event is for all ages.
Exhibition tickets required; purchase at the Welcome Desk.
Grab a bite to eat or a cup of coffee for this online lunch-time virtual chat, open-access session with Bonita Gooch, Editor-in-Chief of The Community Voice. Friday, July 7, 12:00pm-1:00pmWe'll talk about community issues, ideas for stories, your likes or dislikes about the paper or anything else.It's our chance to hear from our readers. We care what you think! We'll share what we know!! This event happens on the first Friday of each month, just register and on the Thursday before the event we will email you the link to join in the webinar.
Join us for our "Sew Sustainable Self Care" series! In this workshop you will make a rice-filled hot/cold pack using repurposed fabric that can be either warmed in a microwave or cooled in a freezer to soothe aches and pains. This workshop is appropriate for beginners. Participants may bring old clothing or other textiles made of cotton, wool or flannel (no polyester, rayon or acrylic) to make the pack, but it is not required. A limited number of sewing machines will be available to use during the program, or you may bring one from home. Call (316) 261-8500 or register online.
3rd Annual McCormick Film Night with host Rick Every, former Orpheum projectionist. This year’s educational film is from Rick’s collection titled “They said It Couldn’t Be Done”. It is narrated by Lee Marvin with music by the 5th Dimension. The film features engineering feats such as the Hoover Dam, the Transcontinental Railroad, the Golden Gate Bridge, Mount Rushmore, etc. Popcorn and lemonade. Admission at the door is by donation.
The 3rd Annual Film Night at McCormick School Museum will present the educational film “They Said It Couldn’t Be Done” from Rick Every’s Film Collection. The film is narrated by Lee Marvin and includes music by the 5th Dimension. The film features engineering feats such as the Hoover Dam, the Transcontinental Railway, the Golden Gate Bridge, Mount Rushmore, etc. The host for the film night is Rick Every, former Orpheum projectionist. Popcorn and lemonade will be served. Admission at the door is by donation.
Jun 02 Sunday
ShowerUp: Mobile Showers And Personal Care ShowerUp serves those experiencing homelessness and anyone in need by providing mobile showers, hygiene resources, and personal care. It’s our goal to Shower Grace, Hope, and Love with everyone.
Haymakers
October 16th, 2022 - from 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Humbird
October 30th, 2022 - from 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Goodnight Moonshine
November 13th, 2022 - from 4:00pm - 6:30pm
John Fullbright
December 11th, 2022 - from 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Lindsay Lou
January 15th, 2023 - from 4:00pm - 6:30pm
The Barefoot Movement
January 29th, 2023 - from 4:00pm - 6:30pm
The Small Glories
February 4th, 2023 - from 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Bella White
February 19th, 2023 - from 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Dyck Arboretum of the Plains177 W. Hickory StreetHesston, KS 67062