Most businesses and neighborhoods along Douglas are revitalized and booming. Volunteers (master gardeners) were busy planting fall flowers in huge concrete bowls at intervals along the main blocks of the district. Detailed Reviews: Reviews order informed by descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as cleanliness, atmosphere, general tips and location information. Children love finding all the animals. They persuaded McCorkell, who moved to New York City after graduating from WSU in 2012, to return for a weekend of appearances. Impressing a skeptical crowd upon opening, the event looks forward to an even more successful run in 2017. Once again, we have mixed feelings. "How difficult could it be? 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. Hell be a special guest at Fridays watch party, and while tickets to that event are sold out, fans can still get seats for two shows on Saturday night one at 5 p.m. and one at 8 p.m. during which McCorkell will put on a cabaret-style show where hell sing and lip sync as Ros. Go just a bit further east your hit the Douglas area of Oldtown. Air Capital Bacon and Beer Festival returns to Wichita for the second year after debuting in 2016. I love the area and how well maintained it is. 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. Many went to Douglas to look for a cute guy or girl, and when they succeeded, they would meet up at popular hangouts like Sandys, a burger joint that was located at Douglas and Grove, or Griffs, another burger joint, this one at Oliver and Harry, a ways removed from the hustle and bustle of the drag. We are an RV park here in Wichita and I was wondering if there are any pamphlets for Douglas Ave that I could put out on display for our customers? That's also when I tried smoking. Butts Motor Company on East Douglas, circa 1947. 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.. Also, there are several lovely and unique small art museums and artist quarters worth seeing along Douglas. Don't miss Tanya's Soup Kitchen, on the right (1725 E. Douglas) for a great sandwich and bowl of soup. Down the center, everything you would want in Wichita. When it started getting dangerous on Douglas back in the late 80's is also when they started planning Old Town. 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. It has a neighborhood feel and regularly hosts bike events, art crawls and music. It was always great fun to cruise Douglas and hang out on the street corner. The event took off around 2:00 p.m. and ended around 4:00 p.m. During that time, a stretch of Douglas from approximately Washington Street to Broadway Avenue was shut down for safety. Still, it is another fun event that takes place at least partially in Delano. Hansen was hoping to raise $100,000 through the fundraiser. Since then, we have organized or assisted with dozens of events bringing thousands of people to Delano. While here, he said, hell also participate in a Zoom call with WSU Performing Arts students to talk about his life after graduation. There are numerous outdoor bronze sculptures, historic buildings [including the Drury], shops, and places to eat. On July 6th there was a groundbreaking ceremony for the Downtown Advance Learning Library. They gave us a 5 percent chance to make it to three and she is three and a half now, Ryan Mulloy said. 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. AboutPressCopyrightContact. SANTA ANA, Calif. Officers located the Ford Escape at Kellogg and West Street. Her family went into the restaurant to get food as she remained in the vehicle. Oh, there might be a few diehard gearhead kids that would like showing off their cars, but to enjoy sitting in a car for 2 hours, bumper to bumper just talking and listening to music, I don't think kids today would go for it, Elam said. McCorkell, who was born in Scotland and moved to the United States with his parents at age 10, enrolled in the WSU School of Performing Arts in 2008. 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. Everyone should remain vigilant (see below). If youre a lover of Wine and good causes, dont worry. She was pronounced dead on the scene. Many former draggers have attempted to bring the event back, though Elam is not certain that the event would take off the way that it did so many years ago. He entered one of New York Citys biggest drag competitions and won, and after that, his drag career took off quickly. The fountain show was pretty cool, a great way to pass some time and not have to spend anything to do it! The suspect is in custody and the investigation is ongoing. Take some time to savor this area. Dragging Douglas and other Wichita memories Discussion in ' The Hokey Ass Message Board ' started by seesko , May 14, 2009 . Douglas Avenue, estimated early 1960's. 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. 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. I think the first Pizza Hut was behind some store on Douglas. Just on the west side of the river you have the Delano district which is a great area of town. Happy Star Wars Day, and May the fourth be with you! Douglas Avenue is one the the main streets in downtown Wichita, Kansas. 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. I would love to see vendors down there and have the Old Town bars get involved. The Delano Community Garden received some bad news - 2016 would be the final season for the garden. Many a romance started this way, and many of these chance encounters on Douglas ended in marriages years later. Photo via facebook.com. This number is based on the percentage of all Tripadvisor reviews for this product that have a bubble rating of 4 or higher. Over the summer, an old Wichita tradition returned - Dragging Douglas! For 2017 it will become a static event and be incorporated into the Delano Fall Fair. As of lately the tradition is bring brought back to life! The 110-foot-long fountains bring downtown more than just an attractive water feature. 2023 Audacy, Inc. All rights reserved. On the east side of the river is the downtown & business district with many sculptures on the sidewalks. Why Hoda Kotb has not been on Today since mid-February, KISS announce the credits are about to roll with final 'End Of The Road' shows, Hilary Duff: I needed to be my own person after Lizzie McGuire ended, Hes back: Arnold Schwarzenegger stars in trailer for Netflixs Fubar, Khlo Kardashian reveals tumor was removed from her face: Totally OK. Douglas Avenue runs through various neighborhoods or Wichita as well as downtown. The 110-foot-long fountains bring downtown more than just an attractive water feature. Now the gang bangers will shoot you, oh to return to the more innocent days of old. Dragging Douglas with girlfriends was the cool thing to do on Friday and Saturday nights, especially after a football or basketball game; however, my parents didn't think it was so cool. We have also been able to help other groups get events started. The investigation revealed the teen was sitting on the drivers side rear of the Escape while it was parked outside of a nearby restaurant running. In the downtown area, it was once where young baby boomers went to "drag Douglas" and hangout. Tom Leahy, local TV personality in Wichita, Kansas, best known as Major Astro and The Host on KAKE channel 10 in the 1960s and 1970s. Under the guidance of coach Joe Cotter, a National Coach of the Year and a USA World Team Coach who has been in the industry since 1974, Roller Local beer is a large part of Wichitas culture. Take your time and have fun. The roundabout at the Delano Clock Tower became the west end of the route, with the east end being at Hydraulic. My suggestion : get familiar with this street and spin-off from there. There are so many things to do, see, eat, enjoy on Douglas street! A Douglas enthusiast herself, Elam dragged between 1979 and 1985, and frequently hung out behind Century II with friends after theyd finished dragging. 100% of travelers recommend this experience. a reviewer mentioned gang bangers shooting people! It took too many cops to keep it in check and those who were looking to make Old Town an evening destination didn't want to deal with the traffic, said Lisa Jacques Elam, creator of the I Used To Drag Douglas Facebook group. In a perfect world, what I would love to see is a yearly event commemorating all the years we spent dragging Douglas. Others, still, brought the kids out to Douglas themselves. Throughout the year we spent a lot of time on Chisholm Trail 150th Anniversary stuff. While in school, he received good reviews for his singing and acting in not only productions put on at WSU but also in those he joined in professional community theaters, including The Crown and Music Theatre Wichita. Anytime members feel. These kids were having the time of their lives. Great drive and views are some of my favorite in town, day or night. is this area dangerous? You may have also seen a Dragging Douglas t-shirt or two around town. Today it houses a collection of eateries and shops to browse. Both are available at crownuptown.com/events/rose. Look to the left to see the Spice Merchant (1308 E. Douglas) and to purchase locally roasted coffee, spices and other related items. Until the creation of the group in 2010, many memories lived on for decades only in the form of the occasional stories of former draggers. I met a really cute guy from Kapaun and we dated for 6 or 7 months.. On May 4, the Leukemia Wichita native Vernon L. Smith was awarded a Nobel Prize in 2002. 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. A group of car enthusiasts is planning to drag Douglas on Saturday night. The best part about it, all the money is going to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, and we couldnt be more excited about the turn out, said Eddie Hansen. Ranked first in the conference, which includes nine teams in total, the Shockers are well-positioned to take home Record Store Day is an annual event celebrated around the world that honors the unique culture of record stores. If it were brought back today, I am not sure that it could ever be what it was. Now everyone goes to enjoy and hang out at many of the businesses, restaurants and entertainment areas on that avene. It's great to see this resurrected. A popular Wichita tradition from long ago was brought back on Saturday afternoon to benefit cancer research. The 13-year-old was caught on the outside of the vehicle. In January we attended a meeting sponsored by Wichita Parks and Recreation about a new city-wide event called Open Streets. 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. Long evenings, green grass, barbecues, beers, beautiful lakes and a warm breeze are all you need to feel refreshed and stress-free, no matter what else may be going on in your world. On any given weekend between the 1950s and the early 1990s, this street was filled with young people who would come from all over the Wichita area to hang out. Farther up, visit the Anchor on the right (1109 E. Douglas) was various types of brews and a good burger. Dragging Douglas Comes Back to Wichita April 25, 2017 | Local 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. Shes a regular judge at local food competitions and speaks to groups all over Wichita about dining. In late 2014 we were approached by Visit Wichita to create an event for the 150th Anniversary of the Chisholm Trail in 2017. Go further east yet there's even more great places for you to enjoy. Photo via I Used To Drag Douglas Facebook group. We went 2 nights in a row and the music and show were different each night. Travel through historic College Hill with large trees and large houses. Is there an address I can type in or is it by a restaurant or something? The Cinerama theator was at Douglass and Hillside. The area would be nice and peaceful if people could control their kids. A citizen saw the deadly situation, called 911, and followed the vehicle. That is why so many people are on the page and it doesn't matter whether they dragged in the 50's, 60's, etc..they felt how special it was.. Don't miss the Delano District, Old Town and the emerging arts area on the eastside. Dragging Douglas returns. And it was the most challenging thing Ive ever been a part of. Anyone on or off Facebook. We walked around the area and watched the fountain shows at 8 and 9 p.m. PART OF AUDACY MUSIC. September 3, 2021. As we prepared for Ghost Stories of Historic Delano we came to the realization that the event was getting stale and logistics were becoming difficult as attendance increased. April 24, 2017 | Events. The next store was across from me on North Hillside. This number is based on the percentage of all Tripadvisor reviews for this product that have a bubble rating of 4 or higher. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. 0. We will miss the gardening community and the great Garden Parties. The sculptures are on a nice short walk along Douglas. This is one of the saddest cases I have been associated with in my over 28 years of law enforcement, Chief Gordon Ramsay said. The organizer of this weekends events is Max Wilson, the Crowns manager who not only attended Wichita State University with McCorkell but also worked as office manager at the Crown from 2011 to 2014, when McCorkell appeared in shows like White Christmas and Next to Normal.. I was inspired to create the site because I am just a nostalgic person. I recommend standing on the deck! Douglas Avenue (Wichita) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go. Home to a variety of locally owned and operated breweries and special events like Midwest Beerfest and the Air Capital Bacon and Beer Festival, Wichita is a perfect place for craft beer enthusiasts. 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. Photo via I Used To Drag Douglas Facebook group. Dragging Douglas is back for one night. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. The two events together were what closed down Douglas to draggers. Do you have memories of dragging Douglas? Nancy has these visions No, not that sort of visions! 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