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End your trip at Watermark Books on the right at Oliver (4701 E. Douglas ) for a snack from their deli or a browse through their books. It was so much fun and it happened in a time when the world was a much safer place, Elam said. Everyone should remain vigilant (see below). Wichitas Roller City is nationally and even internationally recognized for producing top-notch speed skaters. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. We walked around the area and watched the fountain shows at 8 and 9 p.m. Saturday, they had 90 cars enter the show. On May 4, the Leukemia Wichita native Vernon L. Smith was awarded a Nobel Prize in 2002. I've lived in Wichita for many years and could write much more on each of these establishments. Part of Audacy. A request for proposals (RFP) for the site was issued by the City over the summer and a Kansas City firm has been awarded the bid to build a hotel on the site. The roundabout at the Delano Clock Tower became the west end of the route, with the east end being at Hydraulic. Courtesy VH-1. Go past Hillside and see a few shops at Clifton Square (3700 E. Douglas). Photo via facebook.com. The St. Patrick's Parade is what started it all. Dubbed Dragging Douglas, where people would get in their cars, drive through downtown Wichita along Douglas Avenue and rev their engines and sometimes spin their tires, disappeared in recent times, but was brought back. Nancy has these visions No, not that sort of visions! Douglas Ave. has really changed over the years. Douglas Ave stretches across Wichita running east to west. Today it houses a collection of eateries and shops to browse. We love coming out, seeing all the people out here that are giving their money to keep my daughter alive, he added. Don't miss the Delano District, Old Town and the emerging arts area on the eastside. We had plans to use the space for our upcoming Chisholm Trail 150th Anniversary event; however, the Wichita Downtown Development Corporation (WDDC) has asserted their influence on the west side of the river and has come up with a conflicting plan for it's use. Saturday evening update: Wichita police arrested 34-year-old Kevin Palmer of Wichita for felony murder in connection with a teenage girl who died after she was dragged by a stolen vehicle. This number is based on the percentage of all Tripadvisor reviews for this product that have a bubble rating of 4 or higher. a reviewer mentioned gang bangers shooting people! Fab. Wichita's event will be called Open Streets ICT and is scheduled for September of 2017. 2023 Audacy, Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Travel east past the traffic circle and cross the Arkansas (that would be arKANsas) River to pass the Historic Drury Plaza Broadview Hotel (400 E. Douglas) and the Century II convention complex (225 W. Douglas). Learn more here. Do you have memories of dragging Douglas? Hansen is a 2017 candidate for Man of the Year through the local Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS) of Wichita. Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce went on a quest for a different kind of idol than the one Indiana Jones got in Raiders of the Lost Ark.. I think the first Pizza Hut was behind some store on Douglas. There are numerous outdoor bronze sculptures, historic buildings [including the Drury], shops, and places to eat. Go further east yet there's even more great places for you to enjoy. Many of those that attended the fundraiser were those that use to Drag Douglas years ago. Officers located the Ford Escape at Kellogg and West Street. Some call it memory lane, but we call it Douglas. To commemorate the occasion, they have a week full of events and new beers starting Wednesday, May 24th through Sunday, May 28th. Since then, we have organized or assisted with dozens of events bringing thousands of people to Delano. In late 2014 we were approached by Visit Wichita to create an event for the 150th Anniversary of the Chisholm Trail in 2017. They gave us a 5 percent chance to make it to three and she is three and a half now, Ryan Mulloy said. There were Chinese fire drills, where all the passengers would get out of the car, run around it, and jump back in. All Exclusive Stations; All Music Stations; All News & Talk Stations; All Sports Stations Its also so fun and something I was really grateful I got a chance to participate in, especially this year.. I love the area and how well maintained it is. Volunteers (master gardeners) were busy planting fall flowers in huge concrete bowls at intervals along the main blocks of the district. Unfortunately, this interesting area has many vagrants which may make you uncomfortable. Senior Services received a large donation to expand and update the Delano Senior Center and unfortunately the garden does not fit into their expansion plans. Photo ops galore in the downtown business district. when I save this on TA, why is it putting it in Kansas City on the map? Over the summer, an old Wichita tradition returned - Dragging Douglas! These kids were having the time of their lives. A grey Ford Escape was traveling westbound on Kellogg at Meridian dragging the girl. For those of us in our teens in the 1960s-80s, it was a Saturday night tradition whenever the weather was good. This special feeling, for many, was lost with the tradition itself. If you're never seen the WaltzingWaters at the Fountains at the Waterwalk, you're missing out. Live stream tickets are $20. Douglas Avenue is one the the main streets in downtown Wichita, Kansas. Other popular meet-up spots were the McDonald's at Broadway and Hardee's. Recreated in 2012, it has brought together over 3,800 members who frequently post photos, memories, and more in the group. There were other fundraising events throughout the day, all happening at Union Station near Old Town. Dragging Douglas returns for one night only!!! All rights reserved. It's great to see this resurrected. Dragging Douglas shirts, available for $14 at Signworks. Detailed Reviews: Reviews order informed by descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as cleanliness, atmosphere, general tips and location information. Let Everyone Know about your Car Show If you were a young adult, teenager, or perhaps a sneaky preteen with a cool older sibling, between the 1950s and early 1990s, you likely have fond memories of Dragging Douglas. These are available at Signworks, at 6436 N. Broadway for $14. Most businesses and neighborhoods along Douglas are revitalized and booming. I think if the event were done right, it could pull people from all over. 6, 2021 2 p.m.: The Wichita Police Department received calls Saturday around noon of a female reported to be dragged by a car near Kellogg and West. WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Feb. 7, 2021 - A man arrested in connection to the death of a 13-year-old girl after she was dragged by a stolen vehicle had about a dozen other convictions before the deadly incident. Photo via I Used To Drag Douglas Facebook group. And there is just such a welcoming feeling! Wilson said its been bizarre watching his old friend perform on the show, which features lip sync battles, fashion shows and other events designed to help judges find Americas next drag superstar., Its bonkers because its now an international show, a phenomenon that kicks off peoples careers in the strangest ways, he said. Copyright 2021 KWCH. Downtown Wichitas Douglas Avenue was a place where, for decades, teens and young adults would go to hang out on Friday and Saturday nights. See more. Old town stretches from Douglas to 2nd Avenue and from the train tracks at the old train Station (also on Douglas) to Washington street. The Delano district was part of the Chisholm Trail and was known in the late 1800's as a place of bawdy women and lonesome cowboys. They wanted Delano to be involved and they wanted to be sure not to conflict with our Delano Fall Fair scheduled for the first weekend in October 2017. Butts Motor Company on East Douglas, circa 1947. 3 day - 2 Night, Holiday Inn Express Kansas City Downtown, an IHG Hotel, View all hotels near Douglas Avenue on Tripadvisor, View all restaurants near Douglas Avenue on Tripadvisor. Photo via I Used To Drag Douglas Facebook group. Once again, we have mixed feelings. The two events together were what closed down Douglas to draggers. She tried to flee the vehicle, but was still attached to her seat belt, leaving her to be dragged behind. Grab your friends and gas up your favorite ride to come out and join the Heights Class of 1982 as we relive our glory days cruising d . Dragging Douglas used to be a weekend ritual here in Wichita KS in the '50s and '60s. Shipping companies will pay nearly $97 million to settle a lawsuit with a pipeline operator over a 2021 oil spill off the coast of Southern California . There are a couple of other properties that are being looked at as possible new locations. Wilson reached out to see if McCorkell would be willing to return and entertain locals whove been cheering him on from halfway across the country. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. We also commissioned a book on the Chisholm Trail and the origins of Wichita as well as a map of all of the Chisholm Trail markers in Kansas. That's also when I tried smoking. Those dreams still exist, he said, but three and a half years ago, he was dating a makeup artist and started playing around with drag. Several things factored into the decision including the challenge of finding businesses willing to stay open after-hours and the logistics of transporting increasing crowds of people to the various venues. Experiencing the Great Outdoors in Wichita, 10 Questions with Admiral Windwagon Smith XLIV, Wichita's Internationally-Recognized Speed Skating Team, Wichita's Nobel Prize Winner, Vernon L. Smith, WSU Men's Golf Heads to MVC For Possible 21st Championship, Star Wars, Harry Potter Music Come to Wichita. The season was filmed over the summer in Los Angeles, he said, and it was special for many reasons, including the fact that he was able to perform again after having very few opportunities since the start of the pandemic. We have also been able to help other groups get events started. Look to the left to see the Spice Merchant (1308 E. Douglas) and to purchase locally roasted coffee, spices and other related items. Also, there are several lovely and unique small art museums and artist quarters worth seeing along Douglas. September 3, 2021. Check out the Old Mill Tasty Shop (604 E. Douglas on the left) where you can have a burrito, a salad or a handmade milkshake. Feel free to spread the word by posting it in other groups, talking to friends, bring it up at car shows and meets, etc. Others, still, brought the kids out to Douglas themselves. My dad took me to drag Douglas on Friday night to teach how to drive a stick - nearly died of embarrassment, Maggie Bourbonnais-Dresher recalls. Douglas Avenue runs through various neighborhoods or Wichita as well as downtown. She was pronounced dead on the scene. We didn't think anything about parking our car and riding with them. 2016 was the last year for Ghost Stories of Historic Delano in it's original format but don't despair, there will still be a ghost related event in 2017. After that, some draggers moved to south Seneca, but it never grew to be what Douglas had been to so many. Advertisement Where is it happening? Check out some of these cool connections here! Appearing on RuPauls Drag Race is like The Olympics for drag performers, McCorkell said, and he managed to make the cast on only his second try. Photo via facebook.com. We went 2 nights in a row and the music and show were different each night. During a phone interview this week, McCorkell said he was excited to return to Wichita for the weekend to see old friends, visit old haunts and get a look at the Wichita State University campus, where he was a student from 2008 until 2012. Eevie Mulloy has a form of Leukemia and her dad, Ryan says she is beating the odds. Over the summer, an old Wichita tradition returned - Dragging Douglas! At Kellogg and West Street, Palmer stopped the Escape and ran. If you were a young adult, teenager, or perhaps a sneaky preteen with a cool older sibling, between the 1950s and early 1990s, you likely have fond memories of Dragging Douglas. Visit the pocket park between Main and Broadway to see another sculpture commemorating the historic Dockum Drug Store sit-in. E Douglas Ave, Wichita, KS 67202, United States Event Location & Nearby Stays: A popular Wichita tradition from long ago was brought back on Saturday afternoon to benefit cancer research. Things were so much different 60 years ago, said Sharon Long, who dragged during her high school years in the late 1950s. Your Admiral for Riverfest 2017 is Wendy Johnson, a longtime festival volunteer who grew up in Wichita and has a deep love for our community. Some of our events have done really well, while others have only lasted a year or two. It's great to see the continued development in that area, but we continue to be concerned that Delano's wants and needs are subjected to what other entities want. Elams Facebook group garnered a following of over 7,000 people, but was lost as a result of a Facebook update. The LLS of Wichita honors children with the cancers and the nominated Girl of the Year was at the fundraiser with her dad. Over the years, Historic Delano has become known for great events. The decision was made that this will be the final year for the event in it's current format. There were old movie houses near the tracks on Douglas. Police say the female was in the backseat of a family car when it was taken by a suspect. Her Dining with Denise Facebook page is the go-to place for diners to get information about local restaurants. How would I get there from old town? Anyone on or off Facebook. The Crown, where McCorkell still has friends and acquaintances, also has been hosting watch parties every Friday when RuPauls Drag Race airs on VH-1. Starting in 2007, its always been a day for the staff, the customers and the artists themselves to come together and acknowledge the special Hopping Gnome Brewery Celebrates Turning Two, Wichita's Internationally-Recognized Speed Skating Team, Wichita's Nobel Prize Winner, Vernon L. Smith, WSU Men's Golf Heads to MVC For Possible 21st Championship. (It was one of the first organized lunch-counter sit-ins for the purpose of integrating segregated establishments in the United States.) Happy Star Wars Day, and May the fourth be with you! Hansen was hoping to raise $100,000 . The 110-foot-long fountains bring downtown more than just an attractive water feature. I seriously don't know if Dragging Douglas like we used to do would ever be feasible again. The bus tour was kind of a preview / trial run, there will be another one in 2017. For 2017 it will become a static event and be incorporated into the Delano Fall Fair. 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