Events

Sloppy Joe Improv Troupe Workshop

Organization: Newman University
Location: Jabara Flexible Theatre
Date: April 20, 2015
Time: 7:00pm to 9:00pm

Sloppy Joe Improv Troupe will provide improv workshops open to the public. Join the Joe's for a night of improv and learn a few of our tips and tricks to performing an improv scene. 

Sidewalk Chalk Contest

Organization: Newman University
Location: Founder's Plaza
Date: April 21, 2015
Time: 4:00pm to 6:00pm

The Newman University Art Club will sponsor a sidewalk chalk contest. The theme? ArtDOG. The catch? Quantity vs. quality. Submissions must include an ArtDOG with the hashtag '#ArtDOG.' Both the student who creates the most and best ArtDOG rendering(s) will receive a gift certificate to Scooter's. Students may work in teams but only one prize will be given per category. Students are asked to submit their work via Twitter with #ArtDOG. Contest will begin in Founder's Plaza, but will be extended to the entirety of campus.

Pizza and Plays

Organization: Newman University
Location: Jabara Flexible Theatre
Date: April 22, 2015
Time: 7:30pm to 9:00pm

Come join the Newman University Theatre Club for a night of short plays. "Tangled Up in Blue" and "The Folder" will be performed by Newman University students and staff. There will also be pizza!

Free Admission to Zoo

Organization: Sedgwick County Zoological Society
Location: Sedgwick County Zoo
Date: April 23, 2015
Time: 9:00am to 2:00pm

Free admission to the Zoo for Party for the Planet!
We're planning a Party for the Planet to celebrate Earth Day and Wichita Art Day of Giving! This FREE environmental fair gives everyone the opportunity to learn how to protect and care for the world we live in. With hands-on activities and interactive exhibits, there are many learning opportunities for children. Activities are geared towards third through fifth grade.

Splatter Mural

Organization: Newman University
Location: Soccer Fields
Date: April 23, 2015
Time: 4:00pm to 6:00pm

The Newman University Art Club will sponsor another splatter paint event on campus. Only this time, instead of individual pieces, students will work together to create a mural that will be displayed in the De Mattias Fine Arts Center hallway during Final Friday. 

2015 Wichita Jazz Festival - "AD ASTRA"

Organization: Wichita Jazz Festival
Location: Wichita Art Museum
Date: April 23, 2015
Time: 7:00pm to 10:00pm

"WJF Sessions" All-Star Combo, Addison Frei, piano, with the Matt Otto Quartet

Wichita Art Museum, Thursday, April 23 2015, 7:00pm

WAM's Thursday concert opens with a showcase of WJF's educational work. An All-Star combo made up of area high school students has been working with WJF personnel and will present as the opening act for Thursday night. Check out the best of Wichita's youngest jazz talent!

Thursday night continues as we feature one of today's brightest young jazz pianists, Addison Frei. 

Thursday's concert continues with the venerable Matt Otto on saxophone with his quartet. 

$10 TICKETS AT THE DOOR

Online Auction for Ernest Vincent Wood III's ArtDOG Artwork

Organization: CreativeRush
Location: Bid using #CRArtDOG
Date: April 24, 2015
Time: 12:00am to 11:55pm

One of our artists, Ernest Vincent Wood III, created a wonderful oil painting for our ArtDOG Video Series. Stay tuned to watch his process video! We are auctioning off this artwork to the highest bidder by 11:55p on April 24th. 

Bid using the tag: #CRArtDOG  -  Using our the posted Facebook event at Facebook.com/CreativeRush or tweet us @CreativeRushKS  --- We will announce the winner that night!

ArtDOG "Buy-a-Book"

Organization: Wichita Public Library Foundation
Location: Watermark Books
Date: April 24, 2015
Time: 7:00am to 8:00pm

Join us at Watermark Books, enjoy entertainment throughout the day and support the Wichita Public Library.

Reader's Corner

Organization: Wichita Public Library Foundation
Location: Watermark Books
Date: April 24, 2015
Time: 7:30am to 11:30am

Enjoy your favorite poetry and literature readings by students from Newman University.

2015 Wichita Jazz Festival - "AD ASTRA"

Organization: Wichita Jazz Festival
Location: WSU's Miller Concert Hall
Date: April 24, 2015
Time: 7:30am to 10:00pm

2015 WJF/WSU Jazz Invitational (all-day competition)

2015 WSU Jazz Invitational Combo Winner, 2015 WSU Jazz Invitational Big Band Winner, and the People's Liberation Big Band of Greater Kansas City, 7:30 pm

Miller Concert Hall, Friday, April 24 2015

Our Friday night concert closes the 2015 WSU Jazz Invitational, featuring the winning combo and big band of the competition, the WSU Jazz Arts Ensemble, and The People's Liberation Big Band of Greater Kansas City!