Senior Wednesdays

History of the Wichita Art Museum
2010 is the 75th anniversary of the Wichita Art Museum. Hear a talk about the founders of the collection and the history of the organization.
Doors open at 10:00 a.m., program begins at 10:30 a.m.
Wichita Art Museum, 1400 W. Museum Blvd.
(316) 268-4921
$2 admission

Tai Chi by David Larsen
Several Tai Chi forms are inspired by water and water animals. Wear some comfortable clothes and come try a new low-impact exercise.
1:30 p.m.
WATER Center, 101 E. Pawnee, in Herman Hill Park
(316) 337-9262
Free

Ape over Apes . . . and Monkeys Too
Explore the world of chimpanzees, orangutans, gorillas and much more in this all primate adventure. 10:00 a.m.
Sedgwick County Zoo, 5555 Zoo Blvd.
(316) 266-8213
$4 programming fee

Tuskegee Airmen
Learn more about the African American pilots who flew with distinction in World War II. Colonel George Boyd will discuss their history and achievements.
1:30 p.m.
Wichita Public Library - Central Library, 223 S. Main St.
(316) 261-8500
Free

Against the Odds: Writers Growing Up Black in Kansas with Dr. J. Edgar Tidwell
Langston Hughes, Gordon Parks and Frank Marshall Davis were all born in Kansas, a land full of uncertainty and contradictions for African Americans, each developing remarkable literary talents. Dr. Tidwell will examine how the birthplace of these Kansas writers influenced their work.
10:00 a.m.
Ulrich Museum of Art, Wichita State University, 1845 Fairmount St.
(316) 978-3664
Free

Black History Month Celebration
Join TKAAM for Senior Wednesday in February for a special Black History Celebration just for our seniors!
1:30 p.m.
The Kansas African American Museum, 601 N. Water St.
(316) 262-7651
Free

Wichita's First Zoo by Jim Mason
An illustrated account of the human and animal history of Central Riverside Park Zoo from a Great Plains Nature Center naturalist.
10:00 a.m.
Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum, 204 S. Main St.
(316) 265-9314
$2 admission

Wild Music
Feast on the sounds of nature as we learn more about music nature's way. Learn about the possible biological origins of music and dance.
1:30 p.m.
Exploration Place, 300 N. McLean Blvd.
(316) 660-0600
$2 admission plus tax