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January 01, 2007
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Borders Press Release |
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For Immediate Release
Contact: Brad Purkey
Community Relations Manager
Barnes & Noble at Bradley Fair
1920 N. Rock Road
(316) 315-0824
crm2319@bn.com
Contact: Chris Steincamp
The Friends of the Wichita Art Museum
(316) 262-4000
Friends of the Wichita Art Museum to Have Bookfair Fundraiser at Both Wichita Barnes & Noble Locations
Wichita, KS, May 19, 2008 – Both Barnes & Noble locations in Wichita will host a Bookfair fundraiser which will benefit the Friends of the Wichita Art Museum. On Sunday, May 25, from 10am to 9pm, The Barnes & Noble in Bradley Fair, located at 1920 N. Rock Road, and Barnes & Noble Eastgate, located at 8021 E. Kellogg Avenue, will have a double-store Bookfair fundraiser. When making purchases during this time period on Sunday, May 25th, simply tell the cashier that you want a portion of the sale to benefit the Friends of the Wichita Art Museum. Any purchase you make at Barnes & Noble during this time period including books, music, dvds, gifts, and café purchases may count towards the bookfair (excluding gift cards). Both Barnes & Noble locations will have special events & fun activities for the whole family.
Throughout the day both children & adults can go on a Work-of-Art Scavenger Hunt in the store to enter to win fun prizes. Both locations will also have a special children’s Art & Artist Storytime at 2 pm, featuring stories about famous artists, a fun art activity, and a special treat. As a part of the festivities, the Barnes & Noble at Bradley Fair will also feature a concert of the local band Blazmo, from 6 to 9pm. Blazmo plays a combination of blues, jazz, & more.
The Friends of the Wichita Art Museum (FWAM) is a 501 ( c )(3) corporation and is a volunteer group for the Wichita Art Museum. FWAM’s mission is to establish a permanent endowment for art acquisitions, exhibitions, and educational opportunities for the Wichita metropolitan community. |
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| The Wichita Art Museum opened in 1935. It is home to The Roland P. Murdock Collection, one of the premier collections of American Art in the country. The Museum is proud to be supported through public and private funds, owned by the City of Wichita and managed by a private entity, Wichita Art Museum, Inc. Located at 1400 West Museum Boulevard, the Museum and Museum store are open Sunday noon – 5 p.m., and Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free through September 30 and scheduled school groups are always free. | ||||||||||||||||||||

