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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

• 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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,

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.

Wichita

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 01:39 CST

• 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. Sun. Tickets $30, $35.

• 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. Nov. 24. Tickets $42.25.

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

SPECIAL EVENTS

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 01:39 CST

Today

Laurel and Hardy films, "Busy Bodies" and "The Further Perils of Laurel and Hardy," 6:30-10 p.m., Calvary United Methodist Church, 2525 N. Rock Road. Presented by the Sons of the Desert Laughing Gravy Tent Oasis No. 229 of Wichita. Donation. Information, 316-841-8312.

"The Cook, the Thief, His Wife, and Her Lover," film, 7 p.m., WSU ShiftSpace, 803 E. Third. Bring pillows or chairs for seating. Free. Information, 316-978-3518.

Saturday

Blings for Ballet, Ballet Wichita fundraiser with light food and shopping, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Wichita Country Club, 8105 E. 13th St. Admission $10. Information, 316-687-5880.

Recreation

Fri, 14 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.

HOLIDAY CALENDAR

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 01:39 CST

Events

All Things Gingerbread, life-size gingerbread house, pictures taken with Gingerbread Boy, cookie sale, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat., Cambridge Market, 21st and Webb Road. A benefit for Assistance League of Wichita. Free admission. Fee charged for photos and cookies. Information, 316-636-1277.

Holiday Wreath Festival, holiday gifts, decorations, wreaths and baked goods, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Thu.-Nov. 21, 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 Preview Party, food, spirits, music, entertainment and auction, 6 p.m. Thu., Parish Hall, Church of the Magdalen, 12626 E. 21st St. Tickets $75. Reservations, Rosemary Steven, 316-685-5889.

Celebrate the Lights, holiday lighting event with Santa Claus and music by the Goddard High School Madrigals, 6 p.m. Thu., NewMarket Square, 21st and Maize Road. Free. Information, 316-263-3201.

ART GALLERIES, MUSEUMS

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 01:39 CST

Today

Opening reception for "Brenda Jones, New Works on Paper," 5-7 p.m., The Fiber Studio, 418 Commerce; exhibiting through Nov. 28. Free. Information, 316-303-1996.

Artist Lecture: Roger Shimomura, with reception and book-signing, 5:30 p.m., Ulrich Museum of Art, WSU. Held in conjunction with "Zeitgeist in Babel: The Postmodernism Symposium." Free. Information, 316-978-3664.

Reception for "Absolutely Abstract: A Glass and Painting Show," 6-9 p.m., Karg Art Glass, 111 N. Oliver, Kechi, with glassblowing demonstrations and music by Martina and Gino Salerno. Free. On exhibit 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sun., through Jan. 4. Information, 316-744-2442.

Today-Saturday

SENIOR CALENDAR

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 01:40 CST

Computer Help for any skill level, 5 to 7 p.m. today or Nov. 18, Downtown Senior Center, 200 S. Walnut. Cost $7 members; $10 others. Reservations, 316-267-0197.

Joint Ownership, The Good and Bad of Joint Tenancy, 1:30 p.m. Wednesday Downtown Senior Center, 200 S. Walnut.

AARP Driver Safety Class, 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Downtown Senior Center, 200 S. Walnut. Cost $10. Reservations, 316-267-0197.

Women and Heart Disease, 3 p.m. Thursday, Bel Aire Senior Center, 7651 E. Central Park Ave., Bel Aire, 316-744-2451, ext. 121.

Everything Digital Seminar, 7 p.m. Thursday, Bel Aire Senior Center, 7651 E. Central Park Ave., Bel Aire, 316-744-2451, ext. 121. Information about HDTV, Digital TV, HD radio.

SCHOOL CALENDAR

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 01:40 CST

Elementary school

Earhart Environmental Magnet moving day parade to the new Earhart building, 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, 4401 N. Arkansas.

High school

Wichita Collegiate School dinner theater production of "Once Upon a Mattress" with dessert auction, 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 9115 E. 13th St. Show 7:30 p.m. Cost $20; $15 for children 11 and younger. Call 316-634-0433.

Districtwide

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 01:40 CST

Chili supper, by Riverside Citizens Association, 5 to 8 p.m. today, Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 1101 N. River Blvd. Cost $5, $3 children 10 and younger, for chili or vegetable beef soup, homemade dessert and drink. Open to the public. Information, 316-263-0668.

Holiday House, by Prairie Pilot Club, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2116 Clearstone. Crafts, jewelry, food items.

Twitter for Beginners, 7 to 8 p.m. Friday; Make and Decorate Your MySpace Page, 7 to 8 p.m. Nov. 21, all at Pixel Time Learning Center, 7230 E. 29th St. North. Free. Register at www.pixeltime.com.

Kansas Writers Association, "How to Avoid Scams and Other Legal Questions," by attorneys Ron Rose and Richard Stevens, 1:30 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Rockwell Library, 5939 E. Ninth St. Free and open to the public.

NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATIONS

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 01:40 CST

Today

• McCormick Neighborhood Association, 7 p.m., Aley-Stanley Neighborhood City Hall, 1749 S. Martinson.

• Southwest Village Neighborhood Association, 7 p.m., Southwest Community Church, 3214 S. Edwards.

• Longview Neighborhood Association, 7 p.m., Amateur Poker League building, 900 George Washington Drive.

Thursday

ENTERTAINMENT AND COMMUNITY EVENTS

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 01:38 CST

TODAY Jazz Friends Community Big Band, fall concert, 7:30 p.m., Sebits Auditorium, Riney Fine Arts Center, Friends University. Tickets $8, $5 for seniors and students. Information, 316-295-5537.

TUE. Riverside Citizens Association Chili Supper, chili, vegetable beef soup, desserts and drinks, 5-8 p.m., Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 1101 River Blvd. Cost $5, $3 children 10-under. Information, 316-263-0668.

WED. "Medicine Under Canvas," documentary about KU Medical Center's 77th Evacuation Unit in World War II, 12:30 p.m., Roberts Amphitheater, KU School of Medicine-Wichita, 1010 N. Kansas. Free. Information, 316-293-2643.

WED.-SUN. "Gertrude Stein & a Companion," drama, opens Wed., through Nov. 16, Wichita Center for the Arts, 9112 E. Central. Shows 8 p.m. Wed.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. Tickets $17.50, $15.50 for seniors and members, $9 for students, available at wichitatix.com or by calling 316-219-4849.

THU. "A Lady Alone: Elizabeth Blackwell, First American Woman Doctor," one-woman play by Lynn Eckhert, 7:30 p.m., Hyatt Regency Wichita, 400 W. Waterman. Sponsored by the office of the dean at the University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita. Free. Information, 316-293-2643.

THURSDAY-SATURDAY

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 01:38 CST

"Crouching Santa, Hidden Reindeer," melodrama with the Have a Very Mosley Christmas musical-comedy revue, opens Thu., through Dec. 30, Mosley Street Melodrama, 234 N. Mosley. Buffet 6:15 p.m. Thu.-Sat., through Nov. 22, curtain at 7:50, doors open at 6. Schedule Nov. 28-Dec. 30: 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 (discounts available). No discounts beginning Nov. 28. Reservations, 316-263-0222.

FRIDAY

Keith Sweat, concert, 8 p.m., the Cotillion, 11120 W. Kellogg. Advance tickets $45 at Select-A-Seat outlets, the Cotillion and plant employee clubs; $48 day of show. Charge by phone and information, 316-722-4201.

SATURDAY

Kansas Aviation Gala, dinner and program with speaker Erik Lindbergh, grandson of Charles Lindbergh, 5:30 p.m., Hyatt Regency Wichita, 400 W. Waterman. A benefit for Kansas Aviation Museum. Tickets $75, available by calling 316-683-9242.

EVENTS

Sun, 09 Nov 2008 01:38 CST

Holiday Tables, annual exhibit of elaborately decorated holiday tables hosted by Designing Women, 1-5 p.m. today, Wichita Center for the Arts, 9112 E. Central. Children over age 8 may attend. Tickets $10. Information, 316-634-2787.

White Christmas -- A Benefit for Music Theatre of Wichita, Bonnie Bing's Wichita Eagle Holiday Highlights Fashion Show, wine and cheese reception and silent auction 6 p.m. today, fashion show at 7, second-floor lobby, Century II. Reservation deadline has passed. Information, 316-265-3107.

Holiday Wreath Festival, holiday gifts, decorations, wreaths and baked goods, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 20-21, 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 Preview Party, food, spirits, music, entertainment and auction, 6 p.m. Nov. 20, Parish Hall, Church of the Magdalen, 12626 E. 21st St. Tickets $75. Reservations, Rosemary Steven, 316-685-5889.

SUNDAY ARTS CALENDAR

Sun, 09 Nov 2008 01:37 CST

EVENTS

Sports Card and Sports Memorabilia Show & Auction, buy, sell or trade, starts 8 a.m. today, Holiday Inn Downtown, 221 E. Kellogg, with auction at 1:15 p.m. Free admission. Presented by Trademasters. Information, Matthew Campbell, 316-265-1777, or 316-640-6221.

Wichita Military Guns & Collectibles Show, buy or sell historical artifacts from all periods and wars, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. today, Cessna Activity Center, 2744 S. George Washington Blvd. Admission $4, free for children under 12 accompanied by adult. Information, 316-210-3255.

Intertribal Warrior Society Annual Veterans Powwow, 1 p.m. today, Mid-America All-Indian Center, 650 N. Seneca. Free. Information, 316-262-5221.

RELIGION CALENDAR

Sat, 08 Nov 2008 01:37 CST

Bazaars and Fairs

Bazaar and Soup Day and Deacon's Flea Market, 8 a.m. today, Covenant Presbyterian Church, 1750 N. Tyler Road. Breakfast and lunch served. Admission free.

Arts and Craft Fair, by Church of the Holy Spirit, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. today, Explorer Elementary School, 424 S. 167th St. West, Goddard. Breakfast and lunch served. Admission $1.

Bazaar and Gift Fair continues 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. today, First Unitarian Universalist Church of Wichita, 7202 E. 21st St. Lunch and continental breakfast. Admission $2 or two cans of food.

Holiday Bazaar, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. today, Rose Hill United Methodist Church, 19551 SW Butler Road, Rose Hill. Lunch 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.