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May 9, 2008 - May 16, 2008

View Day(10 Events)Today (Friday May 09, 2008)

Mountain Man Rendezvous

Arts ⁄ Exhibits9:15 am - Mid-America All-Indian Center

Location: Mid American Indian Center

9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Sponsored by: Mid-America All-Indian Center
Come experience a 1700 - early 1800's Mountain Man camp. Demonstrations will include fire and friction, bead making and tomahawk throwing, as well as traditional living and cooking. Admission
free with a Riverfest button.


JOE WORREL AND THE LAST FREE EXIT BAND

Concert ⁄ Live Music9:30 am - Sam's Place


Riverfest Photo Booth

Other11:00 am - Century 2 Convention Center

Location: Century II Kennedy Plaza

11:00 am – 1:00 pm, 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Location: Lunch hour at the BWCU Food Court at Century II; look for it at the West Bank concerts and
in the evenings at Kennedy Plaza
Say cheese! Find some friends and pull the curtain closed on the Riverfest photo memento booth.
Photos $2 with a Riverfest button.


Kansas Lottery - Get Your Tickets & Win

Other11:00 am

Location: Food Court at Century II

Friday, May 9, 11:00 am - 9:30 pm
Saturday, May 10, 10:00 am - 9:30 pm
Sunday, May 11 - Thursday, May 15, 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Friday, May 16, 11:00 am - 9:30 pm
Saturday, May 17, 10:00 am - 5:30 pm
Location: BWCU Food Court at Century II
Saturday, May 17, 6:00 pm Second-Chance Drawing
Giveaway Location: Douglas Street Bridge
Sponsored by: Kansas Lottery, Cougar Custom Boats, GarminTM
Win one of two 2008 Cougar Custom Bass Boats...in the Kansas Lottery's Cougar and Cash instant ticket second chance drawing held on the Douglas Street Bridge, May 17. The boats, built in Hill City,
Kansas and equipped with GarminTM electronics made in Olathe, Kansas, are on display next to the Kansas Lottery Booth in the BWCU Food Court at Century II. Buy $10 or more of Kansas Lottery tickets and get a FREE T-shirt.


Women & Heart Disease Lunch and Learn Lecture

Educational11:30 am - Wesley Medical Center

Location: Wesley Medical Center- Cessna Conference Center

Presented by Elizabeth Tappan,M.D. This event will expose the medical myths and explain why and how women need to take action. Friday, May 9, lunch begins at 11:30am., lecture at noon, in Cessna Conference Center at Wesley Medical Center. $6. RSVP by APRIL 28th by calling Wesley Friends office at 962-8400.


Riverfest Grand Opening Ceremony

Other12:30 pm

Location: Century II

Grand Opening Ceremony
12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
Location: Team Kansas Toyota Food Court Stage at Century II
Start the Party in Overdrive! Begin nine days of fun, enjoy lunch and take part in the fanfare to kickoff
Riverfest 2008!


Outdoor Channel and Motor Moose

Other5:00 pm

Location: 1st and Waco

Outdoor Channel Motor Moose
5:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Saturday, May 10, 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
Sunday, May 11, 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Location: 1st and Waco
Sponsored by: Outdoor Channel
Come visit the Motor Moose and audition to be on national television. Outdoor Channel is holding auditions for talented hunters and anglers. You can also have a unique photo taken with the Motor Moose Team. Auditions are free with a Riverfest button, must be 18 or older to audition. Outdoor
Channel is on Cox Communications Channel No. 258. www.outdoorchannel.com


Church Basement Ladies - Musical Comedy

Comedy5:45 pm - Crown Uptown Dinner Theatre

Location: Crown Uptown Professional Dinner Theatre


Johnathan Goodwin’s Green Vehicle Giveaway

Other6:00 pm - Occidental Management

Location: 535 W. Douglas

Johnathan Goodwin’s Green Vehicle Giveaway
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Saturday, May 10, 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Sunday, May 11, Noon – 7:00 pm
Monday, May 12 – Thursday, May 15, 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Location: View the transformation at 535 W. Douglas
Sponsored in part by: Occidental Management
Wichitan Johnathan Goodwin, “Going Green” car genius, will overhaul a vehicle during the nine days of Riverfest with the grand unveiling during the Block Party May 16, 8:00 pm. The vehicle will be selected from a random drawing where the average “Joe” can submit their gas-guzzling vehicle to go “Green.” Entrants will have from April 7 – April 30 to submit their entry form. For more information and registration forms, go online at www.wichitariverfestival.com/contests and www.hlineconversion.com. Registration fee is $20 and includes a Riverfest button.


LaberInto

Concert ? Live Music9:00 pm - Cotillion

Location: The Cotillion

LaberInto 9pm Friday, May 9 at the Cotillion w/ special guests Beto Terrazas, Ernesto Baez El Cadete De La Voz De Oro. Advance Tickets on sale for $35 at La Sopresa, Galindos Fashion, Discotienda Tovar, Carniceria Mexicana, and Lauras Super Tortas. For more info you can call 316-821-9228.

 

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