Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2011

Lithography
Learn about this complex and collaborative printmaking technique through an exhibition of prints from the Lawrence Lithography Workshop. Artists featured include Roger Shimomura, Luis Jimenez, and William Wiley, among others.
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

Tea Time Traditions by Denise Dias
This popular beverage is steeped in history and tradition. Learn some interesting facts about tea. Popular tea time recipes will be shared!
1:30 p.m.
WATER Center, 101 E. Pawnee, in Herman Hill Park
(316) 337-9262
Free

Wednesday, Nov. 9

Turkey Talk
Ummm, maybe we could have some nice beef for Thanksgiving! Come to learn about what could have been our nation’s bird!
10:00 a.m.
Sedgwick County Zoo, 5555 Zoo Blvd.
(316) 266-8213
$4 programming fee

Songs and Stories of the Cowboy
Cowboy balladeer Abe Reddekopp shares classic Western music, poetry, and stories in honor of the Library’s Western Days celebration.
1:30 p.m.
Wichita Public Library - Central Library, 223 S. Main St.
(316) 261-8500

Wednesday, Nov. 16

Rachel Carson: A Life of Significance presented by Ann Birney
Ann Birney provides a first-person portrayal of conservationist and "Silent Spring" author Rachel Carson.
10:00 a.m.
Ulrich Museum of Art, Wichita State University, 1845 Fairmount St.
(316) 978-3664
Free

Freedom Riders
Join us to learn more about the Freedom Riders story that is taking the nation by storm. Also, enjoy the American Experience traveling exhibit about this powerful story of the 1961 Freedom Rides where young people endured bitter racism and slave beatings, but ultimately changed America forever.
1:30 p.m.
The Kansas African American Museum, 601 N. Water St.
(316) 262-7651
Free

Wednesday, Nov. 23

No programming due to holiday conflicts

Wednesday, Nov. 30

Gorillas in our Midst
Come hear GPNC Naturalist Patty Marlett as she recounts her recent experiences travelling in Uganda, including a hike to visit a troupe of mountain gorillas!
10:00 a.m.
Great Plains Nature Center, 6232 E. 29th St. N.
(316) 683-5499
Free

Christmas: Modern Traditions, Victorian Roots
How our culture celebrates this festive season reflects the intentional actions of the Victorians. Come explore the invention of our modern Christmas.
1:30 p.m.
Old Cowtown Museum, 1865 Museum Blvd.
(316) 350-3321
$2 programming fee plus tax