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. Wichita Guitar Society Recital Meeting
This Event Begins On:January/3/2009
This Event Ends On:January/3/2009
Time of Event:3 P.M.
Cost of Event:Free
Description:
Wichita Sedgwick County Historical Museum, 204 S. Main welcomes the Wichita Guitar Society for their monthly recital meeting.

. Dwayne Mitchell - Art Exhibit
This Event Begins On:January/6/2009
This Event Ends On:January/26/2009
Time of Event:M-Th 9AM-9PM, F 9AM-8PM,Sa 10AM-4 P.M.
Cost of Event:Free
Description:
CityArts, 334 N. Mead. View works by slef-taught, local artist Dwayne Mitchell in the Balcony Gallery.

. Shoe Fetish - Art Exhibit
This Event Begins On:January/6/2009
This Event Ends On:January/26/2009
Time of Event:M-Th 9AM-9PM, F 9AM-8PM,Sa 10AM-4 P.M.
Cost of Event:Free
Description:
CityArts, 334 N. Mead. View works by local artist, Lauren Fitzgerald in the First Floor Hall Gallery.

. Life is Easy with Eyes Closed - Art Exhibit
This Event Begins On:January/6/2009
This Event Ends On:January/26/2009
Time of Event:M-Th 9AM-9PM, F 9AM-8PM,Sa 10AM-4 P.M.
Cost of Event:Free
Description:
CityArts, 334 N. Mead. View works by local artist, Pat Fallier in the Main Gallery.

. Sweeney Todd
This Event Begins On:January/6/2009
This Event Ends On:January/7/2009
Time of Event:7:30 P.M.
Cost of Event:$49 & $54
Description:
Century II, Concert Hall. Theater League presents this Stephen Sondheim award-winning musical about the legendary murderous barber.

. Youth Art Exhibit
This Event Begins On:January/6/2009
This Event Ends On:January/26/2009
Time of Event:M-Th 9AM-9PM, F 9AM-8PM,Sa 10AM-4 P.M.
Cost of Event:Free
Description:
CityArts, 334 N. Mead. View works by youth of the Mental Health Assocation in the Boardroom Gallery.

. College featuring Buster Keaton
This Event Begins On:January/10/2009
This Event Ends On:January/10/2009
Time of Event:7 P.M.
Cost of Event:$10
Description:
Orpheum, 200 N. Broadway welcomes the Kansas Assocation of Interpreters Registry Interpreters of the Deaf for an evening of silent entertainment featuring Buster Keaton in College. Tickets are available at all Select-A-Seat outlets.

. Bridal & Prom Expo
This Event Begins On:January/10/2009
This Event Ends On:January/11/2009
Time of Event:Sa 10-5PM, Su 12-5 P.M.
Cost of Event:$6
Description:
Century II, Exhibition Hall. The Bridal & Prom Expo is the largest bridal show in Wichita with 150 booths and fashion shows. Sign up to win a $10,000 Grand Prize, bridal gowns, prom dresses, and many other prizes.

. Glass Bead Making Class
This Event Begins On:January/10/2009
This Event Ends On:January/10/2009
Time of Event:10AM-4:30 P.M.
Cost of Event:$125 includes supplies
Description:
Beadazzled, in Old Town Square will hold a one day bead making class. Most students take home about a dozen beads or more.

. Movie Matinee @ KS Sports Hall of Fame
This Event Begins On:January/11/2009
This Event Ends On:January/11/2009
Time of Event:2 P.M.
Cost of Event:$7 adults, $6 K-12, 6 & under free
Description:
Kansas Sports Hall of Fame will be showing a G or PG rated sports movie every second Sunday of the month. The museum will open at 1pm and the movie starts at 2pm. Cost includes admission to the museum as well as soda and popcorn during the movie. Museum club members get in free wtih their membership card.

. Crafts 4 Fun
This Event Begins On:January/13/2009
This Event Ends On:January/13/2009
Time of Event:7 P.M.
Cost of Event:Free
Description:
Wichita Public Central Library.

. Songs, Stories & Sonnets of Old Kansas
This Event Begins On:January/14/2009
This Event Ends On:January/14/2009
Time of Event:1:30 P.M.
Cost of Event:Free
Description:
Wichita Public Central Library.

. The Blues Brothers
This Event Begins On:January/15/2009
This Event Ends On:January/15/2009
Time of Event:7 P.M.
Cost of Event:$5
Description:
Orpheum, 200 N. Broadway presents the 1980 classic The Blues Brothers directed by John Landis.

. Darryl Starbird's 52th Annual Exotic Car Show
This Event Begins On:January/16/2009
This Event Ends On:January/18/2009
Time of Event:F 12-10PM, Sa 10AM-10PM, Su 10AM-6 P.M.
Cost of Event:$16 adults, $11 ages 10-14, $5.50 ages 6-9, 5 & un
Description:
Century II. Over 300 of the top custom cars, street rods, sports cars, pickup, 4x4, race cars, Classics and antique cars plus motorcycles competing for top awards and cash awards. Plus over 100 of Detroits latest innovations and models for 2009 on display.

. Nunsense
This Event Begins On:January/16/2009
This Event Ends On:January/16/2009
Time of Event:8 P.M.
Cost of Event:$20, $32, $38 & $45
Description:
Orpheum, 200 N. Broadway presents Nunsense starring Sally Struthers. This hilarious production features tap and ballet dancing, an audience quiz and comic surprises. With more than 5000 productions worldwide, it has been translated into 21 languages. Don't miss your chance to see it! Tickets are available through Select-A-Seat.

. All That Jazz - Wichita Symphony Orchestra
This Event Begins On:January/17/2009
This Event Ends On:January/18/2009
Time of Event:Sa 8PM, Su 3 P.M.
Cost of Event:$19-$40
Description:
Century II, Concert Hall. The Wichita Symphony Orchestra presents pianist Kirill Gerstein in concert featuring works by Gershwin, Ravel & Stravinsky.

. An Evening at the World Cabaret
This Event Begins On:January/17/2009
This Event Ends On:January/17/2009
Time of Event:8 P.M.
Cost of Event:$12 & $16.50
Description:
Century II, Mary Jane Teall Theater. Celebrate the cultures of Spain, Mexico, Hawaii, Egypt and Lebanon with Flamenco, Folklorico, Hula, Gypsy and Middle Eastern Dance. Featuring dancers and performers from Safira's Center for World Dance.

. 2009 MLK Celebration
This Event Begins On:January/18/2009
This Event Ends On:January/18/2009
Time of Event:4 P.M.
Cost of Event:$3 button
Description:
Orpheum, 200 N. Broadway welcomes the Kansas African American Museum and its annual celebration in observance of Martin Luther King Day.

. Cinderella
This Event Begins On:January/20/2009
This Event Ends On:January/20/2009
Time of Event:7 P.M.
Cost of Event:$35-$85
Description:
Century II, Concert Hall. Wichita Grand Opera presents the Russian National Ballet Theater in this lavish classic production.

. Wichita Boat Show
This Event Begins On:January/22/2009
This Event Ends On:January/25/2009
Time of Event:T & F 12-9PM, Sa 10AM-9PM, Su 10AM-5PM P.M.
Cost of Event:TBA
Description:
Century II, Expo Hall

. Alithea Mime Theatre
This Event Begins On:January/24/2009
This Event Ends On:January/24/2009
Time of Event:8 P.M.
Cost of Event:$18, $16 for seniors and $10 for students
Description:
Orpheum, 200 N. Broadway presents The Alithea Mime Theatre, a company dedicated to the produciton of single discipline and multi-discipline performances in mime theatre. Tickets are available at all Select-A-Seat outlets.

. Blue Jeans Concert - Wichita Symphony Orchestra
This Event Begins On:January/30/2009
This Event Ends On:January/30/2009
Time of Event:8 P.M.
Cost of Event:$10 unreserved
Description:
Century II, Concert Hall. The Wichita Symphony Orchestra blurs the lines of classical music with evertying from Brahms to Bluegrass, Copland to Countyr and Gershwin to Gypsy featuring violinists Zach DePue Nd Nick Kendall and bassist Ranaan Meyer.

. Final Friday
This Event Begins On:January/30/2009
This Event Ends On:January/30/2009
Time of Event:6-10 P.M.
Cost of Event:Free
Description:
Various galleries, studios and retailers throughout Downtown use Final Friday to unveil and debut new shows. The event is free and open to the public and most galleries provide light refreshments. A free shuttle will circulate through Downtown to make it easier for people to get from one center city gallery to the next. The trolley will also drive by restaurants and shops. The trolley will run from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m.

. Final Friday @ KS Sports Hall of Fame
This Event Begins On:January/30/2009
This Event Ends On:January/30/2009
Time of Event:6 P.M.
Cost of Event:free
Description:
Kansas Sports Hall of Fame will be participating in Final Friday with exhibits from local and regional artists.

. Cabaret's Greatest Hits: The Recent Years, Volume
This Event Begins On:January/30/2009
This Event Ends On:April/4/2009
Time of Event:Th, F & Sa 8 P.M.
Cost of Event:$19
Description:
Cabaret Old Town, 412 1/2 E. Douglas presents this musical comedy that will take you back to some of the favorite and most popular moments over the past few years for the theatre group. to make reservations call 265-4400

. Michael Carmody film installation
This Event Begins On:January/30/2009
This Event Ends On:January/30/2009
Time of Event:7 P.M.
Cost of Event:Free
Description:
Fisch Haus, 524 S. Commerce welcomes local filmmaker and man-about-town Michael Carmody and his latest project for this Final Friday event.

. Hands of Hope Benefit & Auction
This Event Begins On:January/31/2009
This Event Ends On:January/31/2009
Time of Event:7 P.M.
Cost of Event:$25
Description:
Broadview Hotel. A benefit for All of God's Children orphanage in Haita, which is operated by Global Vision Citadelle Ministries (based in Wichita). Live and silent auction.

. Bach to Bluegrass - Wichita Symphony Orchestra
This Event Begins On:January/31/2009
This Event Ends On:February/1/2009
Time of Event:Sa 8PM, Su 3 P.M.
Cost of Event:$16-$40
Description:
Century II, Concert Hall. The Wichita Symphony Orchestra blurs the lines of classical music with evertying from Brahms to Bluegrass, Copland to Countyr and Gershwin to Gypsy featuring violinists Zach DePue Nd Nick Kendall and bassist Ranaan Meyer.

. Big Boy Toy Show
This Event Begins On:January/31/2009
This Event Ends On:January/31/2009
Time of Event:10AM-5 P.M.
Cost of Event:TBA
Description:
Century II, Expo Hall

. Glass Bead Making Class
This Event Begins On:January/31/2009
This Event Ends On:January/31/2009
Time of Event:10AM-4:30 P.M.
Cost of Event:$125 includes supplies
Description:
Beadazzled, in Old Town Square will hold a one day bead making class. Most students take home about a dozen beads or more.