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Project Downtown: Energy UnfoldingProject Downtown is providing the framework to develop a nationally recognized Downtown and region Our latest development update features information on the sale of Union Station, new renderings of the WaterWalk Apartments and photos of the Courtyard by Marriott Renovations. The Block One update section includes Block One Ribbon Cutting event photos, current KLC construction, William Street Conversion and Douglas Ave Streetscape updates. See how the energy is unfolding in Downtown Wichita view all > 2013 Downtown Development GuideFind all the information you need about doing business in Downtown Wichita, including economic programs, Downtown statistics, and current markets. This guide includes information on Residential, Hotel, Retail and Office Development, Attractions & Conventions statistics as well as Q-Line information. An updated list of Downtown Projects Under Construction, Downtown Projects Completed and Helpful Contacts is also included. view all > Block One Ribbon CuttingCelebrating the completion of three major projects in the Block One development Thursday, March 28, at 9:00 a.m. the public and private sectors celebrated the completion of three major projects in the Block One development at the Block One Ribbon Cutting. The ribbon cutting was held at the new Urban Plaza at Block One, which is directly South of the Ambassador Hotel (104 S. Broadway). The projects completed include the Ambassador Hotel at Block One, the Block One Parking Garage and the Urban Plaza at Block One. The Kansas Leadership Center is still currently under construction and will have another ribbon cutting at a later date. view all > 2012 Project Downtown Annual ReportProject Downtown: The Master Plan for Wichita continues to serve as an effective instrument in guiding strategic public investment and cultivating private development. Growth in key markets such as residential and hospitality are serving as catalysts in related markets as retail and service industries. In 2011, over $60 million in projects were completed and over $94 million in projects were commenced. We are pleased to report in 2012, this level of investment continued and increased. view all > Union Station has been sold! A vital link between Old Town and INTRUST Bank Arena, Union Station was recently bought by a prominent local developer Recently announced was the sale of the Wichita Historic train station, Union Station, which includes the old Rock Island depot and baggage facility and the old Wichita Grand Hotel. Plans to transform Union Station into a multimillion-dollar destination attraction, include retail, restaurants and potentially hospitality and office space. The LUXMODERN. DOWNTOWN. LIVING. The LUX is the redevelopment of the Kansas Gas & Electric Building on First and Market Street. The project will be a mixed-use development offering office, residential and luxury terraces overlooking the City's skyline. Shown above is the Third Floor Rooftop Common Area. view all > KANSAS LEADERSHIP CENTER AT BLOCK ONEBlock One represents a new start for Downtown development in the City of Wichita. Construction of the Kansas Leadership Center at Block One (shown above) is the first new construction along the core of Douglas Ave in 38 years
The new 36,000-square-foot LEED-certified Kansas Leadership Center and Kansas Health Foundation Conference Center will be built on the parking lot adjacent to the Kansas Health Foundation's building at 309 East Douglas at Block One in Downtown Wichita. Recently, the Ambassador Hotel at Block One and the Block One Parking Garage have opened. view all > Player Piano Lofts are Leasing!704 E. Douglas This beautiful 5-story brick building formerly housed the world's largest supplier of materials for rebuilding and repairing antique player pianos, organs, and coin operated musical instruments.
The 33,000-square-foot building was built in 1901 and has great features such as large wood columns, wood beams and floors with exposed exterior brick walls and 16-foot ceilings on the first and second floors. view all > The Renfro is now leasing!The Renfro offers you the perfect urban lifestyle with unique and unexpected features in downtown Wichita. Entrepreneurs and small-business owners can experience a big-city style of life with the benefit of a prime Douglas street address in one of The Renfro’s five live-work units. The live-work units have first and second floor entrances and spiral staircases, making for the perfect layout and transition from your business to your personal life. More traditional layouts, including three studios, two 2-bedroom units and nine 1-bedroom units are also available. view all > | May 15 | | Four more downtown Wichita buildings have been listed on the National Register of Historic Places. |
| May 10 | | The mayors of Wichita, Oklahoma City and Kansas City, Mo., have jointly signed a letter supporting passenger rail service. |
| May 10 | | Rose Hill Bank is a big believer in Occidental’s ability to pull off the large renovation project. |
| May 09 | | Abby Glastetter envisions improvements to downtown’s Naftzger Park. |
| May 09 | | Movers and shakers, the powers-that-be. |
| May 07 | | Passenger rail service supporters will release letter of support� |
| May 07 | | County Commissioner Tim Norton to be recognized. |
All Ways a Woman starring Angela Geer, Barb Schoenhofer, Mary Lou Phipps-Whinfrey, and Christi Moore.
Regular show schedule is Friday & Saturdays at 8pm
Tickets are $20.00 and reservations are requested, Doors open 7pm Gate Admission: Advance tickets are not required
$4 per person
Children 12 and under are free
Thursday Only:
Half-price admission 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. courtesy of Go Wichita
Free admission with a Wichita Riverfest button
Kid's Play Zone:
Ribfest will include a kid's area featuring activities and entertainment for kids of all ages. Bring the family and enjoy inflatables, balloon art, a caricature artist and more.
Kid's Play Zone Hours:
Thursday, May 16: 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Friday, May 17: 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 18: 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Corn Hole Tournament -- Saturday May 18th, 2013
Corn Hole is a fan favorite game similar to horseshoes except you use
wooden boxes called Corn Hole platforms and corn/bean bags instead of horseshoes and metal stakes. Teams take turns pitching their corn bags at the Corn Hole platform until a team reaches the score of 21 points. A corn/ bean bag in the hole scores 3 points, while one on the platform scores 1 point.
Tournament Specifics:
Site: 777 E Waterman, Parking Lot D -- Date: Saturday May 18, 2013 -- Team Check-in: 11:15 a.m. -- First round of games begins at 11:30 a.m. -- Eligibility: Teams of 2 players. Players must be 18 years of age or older.
Registration Info:
Entry Fee: $20.00 per team -- Registration Deadline: May 10, 2013 Paula Bean and Emeroid Largasse (our Villain) are engaged in a battle royale to win this year's Bite It, Wichtia! Challenge; and with the help of their assistants, Alton Bean (our Hero) and Julie Rachel Ray (our Heroine), respectively, they both hope to become the new champion. However, Emeroid's talents are not what they seem and his assistant, Julie, is frustrated with her work being played off as his own. When Emeroid hatches a new plan to kidnap Paula to ensure his victory, our young love birds will have to work together to defeat the evil Emeroid. Of course, they will have a little help along the way, but why spoil all the fun? Don't miss this wacky spoof on some of your favorite cooking competitions.
Then following intermission, enjoy some of your favorite hits from yesterday and today while you try to guess their tie to our theme. Featuring some hits by Meatloaf, The Black Eyed Peas, and The Cherry Poppin' Daddies. Support local (within 150 miles) farms, ranches, dairies and nurseries and have a hoot of a time while you are doing it in our beautiful site in Old Town Wichita! The Old Town Farmers' Market (OTFM), a growers' market, is an exciting and bountiful place to buy your fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, cheeses, eggs and plants. When you shop at the OTFM, you get the freshest, most delicious foods available from the growers themselves! There are plentiful prepared foods, farm products turned into jams, salsas and honey, and hand-made crafts. Chef's demos and live local musicians make supporting local growers fun!
Located in the heart of Old Town at Farm & Art Market Square (2nd and Mosley), the market is a vital part of the community and the Old Town experience. Support local (within 150 miles) farms, ranches, dairies and nurseries and have a hoot of a time while you are doing it in our beautiful site in Old Town Wichita! The Old Town Farmers' Market (OTFM), a growers' market, is an exciting and bountiful place to buy your fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, cheeses, eggs and plants. When you shop at the OTFM, you get the freshest, most delicious foods available from the growers themselves! There are plentiful prepared foods, farm products turned into jams, salsas and honey, and hand-made crafts. Chef's demos and live local musicians make supporting local growers fun!
Located in the heart of Old Town at Farm & Art Market Square (2nd and Mosley), the market is a vital part of the community and the Old Town experience. presented by International Machine Quilters Association
9 a.m. - 3 p.m., May 18
Theme: “DreamCatcher”
OPEN to the PUBLIC
Sponsored by The Cabinet Lady, Flint Hills RV, DreamLife Homes
Tickets On Sale NOW at the KWLS Office in Wichita or online at kwlsradio.com or at the door the night of the show.
Your home is about you and your style.
This Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 9am - 9pm, come join us at Mr. Diggs, where you'll find furniture and home decor to bring YOUR design vision to life.
See you this weekend! Author Gerald McCoy will be here to discuss his new book and give us a glimpse of the people and events that helped shape "The City of the Valley." Old 97's Concert for the Cure -A Benefit for Brain Cancer Research
Tickets:
$25-$100.      | |
