Concert

Every summer the Sedgwick County Zoo has a series of concerts called the Capitol Federal Summer Concert Series that takes place every other Thursday.  The first one was last Thursday, June 2.  The band was Liverpool – a Beatles tribute band.  It was a blast!  You can buy food, drinks, bring a lawn chair and just sit back and relax.  Shane, Rashell (from Univision) and I were able to make it out to the concert, have some fun, find out what people’s favorite Beatles songs are, etc.  The Crew will actually be at all of the concerts.  Now, this summer there is a lot of great talent coming out to the zoo, a lot of soul, rock, R&B…..basically, you don’t wanna miss it.  Here is this summer’s line up: June 16 is Sister Sparrow and the Dirty Birds - a mix of gut-busting soul, earthy rock and New Orleans beats.

It seems like these days there's rarely a free concert, especially from national recording artists. Well guess what? Here in Wichita we are in luck! Drew Holcomb performs with The Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors band. His wife, Ellie, performs alongside him. They've opened for acts like Ryan Adams and The Avett Brothers (who will in fact be here in early March…but not for free). They've gained a following across the country due to their extensive touring. We are so lucky because they will be stopping in Wichita this month for a FREE, all ages show!

Are you searching for a fun outing for family and friends?  The Sedgwick County Zoo has the answer for you!  It's the Capitol Federal Summer Concert Series!  Zoo concerts provide top-rate entertainment and an evening under the stars at one of your favorite Wichita locations. Mark your calendars and join us for a great time at the Sedgwick County Zoo. June 2         Liverpool, A Tribute to The Beatles June 16       Sister Sparrow and the Dirty Birds June 30       Terrance Simien July 14        John Oates July 28        Tab Benoit Tickets Purchased in Advance $12 for adults (ages 12 and up)

Wichita Festivals, Incorporated announced the concert lineup for the 2010 Riverfest.  This year's lineup features acts like Bret Michaels and Grand Funk Railroad along with local favorites and more. "This years' line-up has something for everyone.   From well-known bands who've been around a long time and have great hits to new performers with releases that are hitting the top of the charts," Janet Wright, President/CEO of Wichita Festivals, Inc, said in a press release. Riverfest is teaming up with the Kansas Food Bank to aid the fight against hunger in the Wichita community.

There's no where to sit inside Century II's Concert Hall, but it's not because of a sold out show. This week the City of Wichita began renovations on the hall, which includes removing all of the old seats. While they've been refurbished at one point, the seats are the original ones from when the hall was built in 1969. As the process moves forward, the hall will get new paint, new carpet and new, more comfortable chairs. The $1.5 million in renovations are part of the city's long-term captial improvement plan.

A Wichita church is hosting a charity concert for the Choi family tonight.  Three members of the Choi familiy were killed in a wrong-way crash on the Kansas Turnpike in Sumner County earlier this year. 39-year-old Kyoung Yeaon Chae, her 9-year-old son Seo Won Choi, and 17-year-old daughter Yuna Choi were killed. Yuna's twin sister, Hanna survived the crash. Also killed in the crash was 27-year-old Gregory Davis, who was going the wrong way on the turnpike. The charity concert is tonight at 7:00 at Wichita East Heights United Methodist Church at 4407 E. Douglas Ave.

Tickets go on sale Saturday, December 4th for Kid Rock. Kid Rock's concert at Intrust Bank Arena is set for February 1, 2011. Ticket prices are $25, $39.50, $49.50, and $89.50. A lottery system is in place for ticket sales this Saturday. No line will be allowed to form until 7 a.m. Everyone who arrives before 9:30 a.m will be issued a raffle ticket.  At 9:30, the tickets are shuffled, and one ticket is drawn.  The person who has the matching ticket becomes the first person in line.

(WICHITA, Kan.) The big game, on the big screen, was only the warm-up at Emerson Biggins on Saturday afternoon. At least that's what managers were hoping. "We're expecting our business to increase immensely," said Marketing Manager Thomas Lyons.  Sitting within just a few blocks of the arena, the sports bar is already coming up with ways to draw concert goers into their seats before and after the shows. Cashing in on a piece of the business the arena brings with.

National stars and diverse talents are scheduled to take the stage during Wichita's Riverfest this summer. Chris Mann will perform opening night, May 31. He will be accompanied by the Wichita Symphony Orchestra. Mann is a Wichita native and a finalist for NBC's "The Voice. " Saturday, June 1, Mike Finnigan and the Phantom Blues Band will entertain with its eclectic mix of Texas Blues, Memphis Soul, and Jamaican R&B. The two-time Grammy award-winning group has performed with Bonnie Raitt, Joe Cocker, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Elton John, and others.

Monday's concert by Kid Rock at INTRUST Bank Arena is still on. The Arena said Monday morning that the winter storm blanketing most of the state will not impact the show. The arena will open its doors at 5:30 to allow people to get there early.  All shuttles will run as normal. The concert is scheduled to start at seven o'clock. Concert-goers should leave plenty of time to get downtown as roads are snow-packed and blizzard like conditions persist.