Saturday, November 28, 2009

It's a glorious day to be outdoors with a high of 64 degrees expected in Wichita today. Forecasters say enjoy the warmth while you can.
Sunday is expected to be nearly 20 degrees colder with a drop in temperature to 44.

Whether you decide to spend the day on activities indoors or outdoors, there are a variety of activities going on across the city. Find a partial list below. More fun things to do this weekend can be found on the Wichita Convention and Visitors website, "Go Wichita".

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"A Crown Uptown Christmas" - Crown Uptown Professional Dinner Theatre
November 13, 2009 - December 31, 2009
Times: Thu Matinee doors open 11 am, buffet 11:30 am-12:10 pm, show 12:30 pm; Thu-Sat evening doors open 5:45 pm, buffet 6 pm, show 7:30 pm; Sun evening doors open 4 pm, buffet 4:15-5:30 pm, show 5:45 pm
http://www.crownuptown.com
Location: Crown Uptown Professional Dinner Theatre, 3207 E. Douglas, Wichita, KS
Phone: 316-681-1566
Admission: Select Thu matinee $26.95 + tax. Thu or Sun evening $30.95 + tax, Fri-Sat evening $33.95 + tax, Children 12 & under $14.95 + tax

The Crown Uptown celebrates the holiday season with an exciting, all-new musical comedy revue for all ages! Whether it's for a group of 500 or just a table for 2, everyone will enjoy this fun-filled show with dazzling dance numbers, sensational singing, colorful costumes and witty comedy! It's always the most popular show of the year and its never too early to start planning! The perfect holiday gift for friends, families, co-workers and more. We are taking Christmas Party reservations, so call now to get great seats! Select Thursday matinees on Dec. 2 & Dec. 10.

How to Make a Monster, The Art and Technology of Animatronics
October 3, 2009 - January 3, 2010
Times: Call or visit website
http://www.exploration.org
Exploration Place, 300 N. McLean Blvd., Wichita, KS
Phone: 316-660-0600
Admission: Included with museum admission, free for members

Film buffs beware: your curiosity about how movie monsters are made will be quenched as you investigate behind-the-scenes visual effects that are used to make these creepy creatures. Such techniques as sculpting, fur blending and the design/installation of animatronic components will make you want to create your own creature feature!

The Wyeths: Three Generations
September 27, 2009 - January 10, 2010
Times: Tue- Sat 10 a.m.- 5 p.m., Sun Noon- 5 p.m.
http://www.wichitaartmuseum.org
Location: Wichita Art Museum, 1400 W. Museum Blvd. Wichita, KS
Phone: 316-268-4921
Admission: Adult $5, Senior $4, Youth (5-17) $2, Children under 5 Free (free admission on Sat)

Seldom is extraordinary artistic talent found in three successive generations of one family. The Wyeth family with N.C., Andrew and Jamie prove that talent is genetic. This exhibition showcases the works of all three Wyeth artists.

"Box Art" at the Coutts Museum of Art
November 6, 2009 - December 18, 2009
Times: Mon-Wed-Fri 1-5 p.m., Tue & Thu 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat Noon-4 p.m.
http://www.couttsmuseum.org
Location: 110 N. Main Street, El Dorado, KS
Phone: 316-321-1212
Admission: Free
Creative cardboard constructions by Jessie Montes. The work varies from portraiture to landscape, it sometimes includes architecture and it always functions as excellent abstraction. In other words, the work is totally consistent, but also has incredible range.

"Santa's Toyland" - Crown Uptown Children's Theatre
November 20, 2009 - December 19, 2009
Times: Fri-Sat Matinee, doors open 11 a.m., buffet 11:15 a.m., show 12:15 p.m.
http://www.crownuptown.com
Location: Crown Uptown Professional Dinner Theatre, 3207 E. Douglas, Wichita, KS
Phone: 316-681-1566
Admission: $8.95 + tax

Complimentary Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides at Bradley Fair
November 20, 2009 - December 19, 2009
Times: 6-10-p.m. (Fri & Sat)
http://www.bradleyfair.com
Location: Bradley Fair Plaza, 21st & Rock Road, Wichita, KS
Phone: 316-630-9990
Admission: Free
Create a family tradition and celebrate the season with complimentary horse-drawn carriage rides on Fri and Sat evenings. For more information contact Bradley Fair Guest Services.

Christmas with the Diamond W Wranglers
November 13, 2009 - December 20, 2009
Times: Doors open 5:30 p.m., Dinner 6:30 p.m., Show 7:30 p.m.
http://www.diamondWchuckwagon.com
Location: Old Cowtown Museum, 1865 W Museum Blvd, Wichita, Kansas
Phone: 866-830-8283
Admission: $30 adults, $20 children (ages 2-12), prices include tax and tip
Refreshingly old, traditionally new! “Christmas with the Diamond W Wranglers” is the perfect way to celebrate the holidays with your friends, co-workers, and family. This special holiday show is a growing Wichita tradition. The Diamond W Wranglers promise a memorable evening when you come to their home at the Empire House Theater in Old Cowtown. A tasty dinner served by the cowboys themselves is followed by a holiday music performance that has become a Wichita tradition. You'll find the tight harmonies amazing, and the jokes hilarious. Call for reservations and additional dates.

Rockin' Around the Christmas Show
November 13, 2009 - December 22, 2009
Times: 8 pm
http://www.cabaretoldtown.com
Location: Cabaret Oldtown 412 1/2 E Douglas, Wichita, Kansas
Phone: 316-265-4400 for reservations
Admission: $21 per person show only ($36 show/buffet)

Our hysterical holiday themed musical comedy revue. Featuring a buffet dinner and shows Wed-Sun. in December. (Normal Show days are Thu-Sat, extended dates in Dec)

"Mystery at Snowy Point"
November 20, 2009 - December 23, 2009
Times: Doors open 6:45 pm, dinner shortly after 7 pm, show 7:50 pm
http://www.prairiepines.com
Location: Prairie Pines, 4055 N Tyler, Wichita, KS
Phone: 316-303-2037
Admission: $32 dinner and show tax included, group rates available

A holiday comedy where you help solve the mystery. Showing Nov 20-21, Nov 27 & 28 and every day Dec 1-23 - EXCEPT MONDAY. The Old Barn Christmas shoppe is open 6-6:50 pm.

Christmas on the Prairie
November 5, 2009 - December 23, 2009
Times: Open 5 pm, Meal 6:30 pm, Show 7:30 pm
http://www.prairierosechuckwagon.com
Location: Prairie Rose Chuckwagon Supper, Benton, KS - (15 miles NE of Wichita)
Phone: 316-778-2121
Admission: Adults $30, 6-12 $10, 3-5 $5, Under 3 free.
Celebrate the season cowboy-style at the Prairie Rose Chuckwagon Supper. Arrive early to ride the horse-drawn wagon and the train. You can also watch a cowboy movie while enjoying free popcorn and hot chocolate. Or do your Christmas shopping in the mercantile. After the all-you-can-eat barbecue supper, you'll enjoy the brand new Christmas show of the Prairie Rose Rangers.

2009 Arc Lights on St. Paul
November 26, 2009 - December 27, 2009
Times: Display open Sun-Thu 5:30-9 p.m., Fri-Sat 5:30-10 p.m. and Christmas Eve 5:30-11:45 p.m.
http://www.arc-sedgwickcounty.org
Location: Display begins at Douglas Ave. north on St. Paul Street
Phone: 316-943-1191
Admission: Free, donations accepted

Over 130 displays and more than 1 million lights in a three block span. Santa will be on site Thu Nov 26 & all Fri, Sat & Sun through Dec. 23, also Dec. 22 & 23 from 6-9 pm. Photos with Santa ($4 or donation with your own camera). All donations to assist with Arc programs for persons with developmental disabilities.

The Tinsel Tale of Tori by Tom Frye
November 13, 2009 - December 30, 2009
Times: Call for times/reservations
http://www.mosleystreet.com
Location: Mosley Street Melodrama, 234 N. Mosley, Wichita, Kansas
Phone: 316-263-0222
Admission: Dinner/Show-Adults $26, Show
"A Crown Uptown Christmas" - Crown Uptown Professional Dinner Theatre
November 13, 2009 - December 31, 2009
Times: Thu Matinee doors open 11 am, buffet 11:30 am-12:10 pm, show 12:30 pm; Thu-Sat evening doors open 5:45 pm, buffet 6 pm, show 7:30 pm; Sun evening doors open 4 pm, buffet 4:15-5:30 pm, show 5:45 pm
http://www.crownuptown.com
Location: Crown Uptown Professional Dinner Theatre, 3207 E. Douglas, Wichita, KS
Phone: 316-681-1566
Admission: Select Thu matinee $26.95 + tax. Thu or Sun evening $30.95 + tax, Fri-Sat evening $33.95 + tax, Children 12 & under $14.95 + tax

The Crown Uptown celebrates the holiday season with an exciting, all-new musical comedy revue for all ages! Whether it's for a group of 500 or just a table for 2, everyone will enjoy this fun-filled show with dazzling dance numbers, sensational singing, colorful costumes and witty comedy! It's always the most popular show of the year and its never too early to start planning! The perfect holiday gift for friends, families, co-workers and more. We are taking Christmas Party reservations, so call now to get great seats! Select Thursday matinees on Dec. 2 & Dec. 10.

How to Make a Monster, The Art and Technology of Animatronics
October 3, 2009 - January 3, 2010
Times: Call or visit website
http://www.exploration.org
Location: Exploration Place, 300 N. McLean Blvd., Wichita, KS
Phone: 316-660-0600
Admission: Included with museum admission, free for members

Film buffs beware: your curiosity about how movie monsters are made will be quenched as you investigate behind-the-scenes visual effects that are used to make these creepy creatures. Such techniques as sculpting, fur blending and the design/installation of animatronic components will make you want to create your own creature feature!

The Wyeths: Three Generations
September 27, 2009 - January 10, 2010
Times: Tue- Sat 10 a.m.- 5 p.m., Sun Noon- 5 p.m.
http://www.wichitaartmuseum.org
Location: Wichita Art Museum, 1400 W. Museum Blvd. Wichita, KS
Phone: 316-268-4921
Admission: Adult $5, Senior $4, Youth (5-17) $2, Children under 5 Free (free admission on Sat)

Seldom is extraordinary artistic talent found in three successive generations of one family. The Wyeth family with N.C., Andrew and Jamie prove that talent is genetic. This exhibition showcases the works of all three Wyeth artists.

"A Crown Uptown Christmas" - Crown Uptown Professional Dinner Theatre
November 13, 2009 - December 31, 2009
Times: Thu Matinee doors open 11 am, buffet 11:30 am-12:10 pm, show 12:30 pm; Thu-Sat evening doors open 5:45 pm, buffet 6 pm, show 7:30 pm; Sun evening doors open 4 pm, buffet 4:15-5:30 pm, show 5:45 pm
http://www.crownuptown.com
Location: Crown Uptown Professional Dinner Theatre, 3207 E. Douglas, Wichita, KS
Phone: 316-681-1566
Admission: Select Thu matinee $26.95 + tax. Thu or Sun evening $30.95 + tax, Fri-Sat evening $33.95 + tax, Children 12 & under $14.95 + tax

The Crown Uptown celebrates the holiday season with an exciting, all-new musical comedy revue for all ages! Whether it's for a group of 500 or just a table for 2, everyone will enjoy this fun-filled show with dazzling dance numbers, sensational singing, colorful costumes and witty comedy! It's always the most popular show of the year and its never too early to start planning! The perfect holiday gift for friends, families, co-workers and more. We are taking Christmas Party reservations, so call now to get great seats! Select Thursday matinees on Dec. 2 & Dec. 10.

How to Make a Monster, The Art and Technology of Animatronics
October 3, 2009 - January 3, 2010
Times: Call or visit website
http://www.exploration.org
Location: Exploration Place, 300 N. McLean Blvd., Wichita, KS
Phone: 316-660-0600
Admission: Included with museum admission, free for members

Film buffs beware: your curiosity about how movie monsters are made will be quenched as you investigate behind-the-scenes visual effects that are used to make these creepy creatures. Such techniques as sculpting, fur blending and the design/installation of animatronic components will make you want to create your own creature feature!

The Wyeths: Three Generations
September 27, 2009 - January 10, 2010
Times: Tue- Sat 10 a.m.- 5 p.m., Sun Noon- 5 p.m.
http://www.wichitaartmuseum.org
Location: Wichita Art Museum, 1400 W. Museum Blvd. Wichita, KS
Phone: 316-268-4921
Admission: Adult $5, Senior $4, Youth (5-17) $2, Children under 5 Free (free admission on Sat)

Seldom is extraordinary artistic talent found in three successive generations of one family. The Wyeth family with N.C., Andrew and Jamie prove that talent is genetic. This exhibition showcases the works of all three Wyeth artists.

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