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. Her Dining with Denise Facebook page is the go-to place for diners to get information about local restaurants. Wichitas Roller City is nationally and even internationally recognized for producing top-notch speed skaters. Anytime members feel. 153 talking about this. The Monarch Grill on one end, parks, Downtown, antiques, Old Town, night life, shops, gas, walk the river, City History, etc. It's great to see this resurrected. The City continues to reject our request for a review of the Delano Revitalization Plan and a reconciliation of the Delano Plan with the Downtown Plan. The Wichita State University Mens Golf team heads into this years Missouri Valley Conference with some really impressive statistics. 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. The ones at 9 were better of course because it was darker so the lights really popped.. Would have liked to stay for the 10:00 show as well but didn't have time. 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. 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. The case numbers associated with the cases are 21C007528 and 21C007542. Kevin Palmer, 34, had about a dozen convictions in the past decade for theft, burglary, and fleeing police. The girl tried to get out of the vehicle while it was moving. 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. W Wichita native Vernon L. Smith was awarded a Nobel Prize in 2002. Take your time and have fun. Dragging Douglas: A popular and long gone Wichita past time makes a comeback 322 views Nov 14, 2017 1 Dislike Share Save Bryan Ramsdale 285 subscribers A favorite Wichita pastime has a. On the east side of the river is the downtown & business district with many sculptures on the sidewalks. Happy Star Wars Day, and May the fourth be with you! I love the area and how well maintained it is. 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. They were literally getting in each other's faces and screaming at the top of their lungs. Today it houses a collection of eateries and shops to browse. Along with the advancement of plans for the library comes an increasing push to develop all of the land around it. Downtown Wichita's Douglas Avenue was a place where, for decades, teens and young adults would go to hang out on Friday and Saturday nights. We walked around the area and watched the fountain shows at 8 and 9 p.m. Wichita, KS - Open Streets ICT is a free community-building event along Douglas Avenue in Wichita, KS for a full day of physical activity, food trucks, music and fun! The area would be nice and peaceful if people could control their kids. Part of Audacy. Photo via I Used To Drag Douglas Facebook group. Douglas Avenue is one the the main streets in downtown Wichita, Kansas. Today there's no dragging. 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. Let Everyone Know about your Car Show Of course these days most of us would rather sit on the sidewalks (or at the clock tower) and watch. CT-150 Sedgwick County was put in charge of acquiring commemorative souvenirs for the Kansas group. a reviewer mentioned gang bangers shooting people! The Wichita Eagle As of Friday afternoon, nearly 300 people had marked on the invitation that they're going, and. A popular Wichita tradition from long ago was brought back on Saturday afternoon to benefit cancer research. Photo via facebook.com. 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. Travel through historic College Hill with large trees and large houses. 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. I think if the event were done right, it could pull people from all over. You may have also seen a Dragging Douglas t-shirt or two around town. Palmer continued to drive for several miles. The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Fundraiser is tonight!. Historic East High on the right (2301 E. Douglas) was built in 1929 and is one of the oldest high schools in Wichita. A much more modern Douglas, circa 2010. Visit the pocket park between Main and Broadway to see another sculpture commemorating the historic Dockum Drug Store sit-in. 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. It's just a parade". 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. This weekend, Wichita can watch Ros do all of that and more on a local stage. Its a big win for everybody, Hansen said. A GoFundMe has been set up to support the family of the 13-year-old. 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. The roundabout at the Delano Clock Tower became the west end of the route, with the east end being at Hydraulic. This story was originally published January 20, 2021, 1:01 PM. Advertisement Where is it happening? See more. In late 2014 we were approached by Visit Wichita to create an event for the 150th Anniversary of the Chisholm Trail in 2017. I think the first Pizza Hut was behind some store on Douglas. Now the gang bangers will shoot you, oh to return to the more innocent days of old. Did you know that Star Wars was related to Wichita in several ways? The LLS of Wichita honors children with the cancers and the nominated Girl of the Year was at the fundraiser with her dad. Also, there are several lovely and unique small art museums and artist quarters worth seeing along Douglas. WPD: Teen dragged by stolen SUV on Kellogg, 12 News anchor Lily Wu resigns, exploring run for mayor, Wichita police: Search over, 4 girls reported as runaways found safe, Kansas school targeted in mass swatting incident, Man sentenced to 4 years in prison for 2020 standoff, assault on Wichita police, Boyd Gaming has company as two others apply for HHR facilities, Liberal student planned to show off gun before alerted of lockdown, Senior Services of Wichita reports urgent volunteer shortage, Contact information: 316-831-6166 or investigators@kwch.com. This is one of the saddest cases I have been associated with in my over 28 years of law enforcement, Chief Gordon Ramsay said. Dragging Douglas was some of the best times of all of our lives. Photo via I Used To Drag Douglas Facebook group. These kids were having the time of their lives. These are available at Signworks, at 6436 N. Broadway for $14. Nice! There were other fundraising eventsthroughout the day, all happening at Union Station near Old Town. April 24, 2017 | Events. We have also been able to help other groups get events started. A national television audience has watched Ros, the drag queen alter ego of Wichita State University graduate Ross McCorkell, dance, sashay and lip sync on RuPauls Drag Race since the shows 13th season premiered four weeks ago. Over the years, Historic Delano has become known for great events. Air Capital Bacon and Beer Festival returns to Wichita for the second year after debuting in 2016. Still, it is another fun event that takes place at least partially in Delano. A GoFundMe page has been set up to assist the girls family with her funeral and burial. Photo via facebook.com. Dragging Douglas and other Wichita memories Discussion in ' The Hokey Ass Message Board ' started by seesko , May 14, 2009 . Her family went into the restaurant to get food as she remained in the vehicle. If anyone has any information on this case, they can call WPD detectives at 316-268-4407, the See Something Say Something hotline at 316-519-2282, or Crime Stoppers at 316-267-2111. Detailed Reviews: Reviews order informed by descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as cleanliness, atmosphere, general tips and location information. Additionally, Palmer was previously convicted of multiple felony crimes. Traffic was bumper-to-bumper, and sometimes it could take up to two hours to complete a circuit, but that didnt matter. Dragging Douglas was a decades-long Wichita tradition in which young people . Go past Hillside and see a few shops at Clifton Square (3700 E. Douglas). This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. The Wichita State University Mens Golf team heads into this years Missouri Valley Conference with some really impressive statistics. Is there an address I can type in or is it by a restaurant or something? Photo via I Used To Drag Douglas Facebook group. If you're never seen the WaltzingWaters at the Fountains at the Waterwalk, you're missing out. On July 6th there was a groundbreaking ceremony for the Downtown Advance Learning Library. 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. Go further east yet there's even more great places for you to enjoy. Go just a bit further east your hit the Douglas area of Oldtown. She was pronounced dead on the scene. Covering over four miles on Douglas (College Hill at Bluff St. to Glenn St. in the historic Delano District), this event allows people of all ages to get . Many Wichitans fondly recall time spent on Douglas, showing off their cars, blasting loud music and hanging out windows talking to friends in other cars. Copyright 2000 - 2023 WorldNow and KAKE, Dragging Douglas: Popular Wichita tradition coming back. They persuaded McCorkell, who moved to New York City after graduating from WSU in 2012, to return for a weekend of appearances. Dragging Douglas was a decades-long Wichita tradition in which young people . This special feeling, for many, was lost with the tradition itself. With a variety of places to geek out, the current expansion of Headshots, our original video gaming bar, and more, its pretty plain to see that nerd culture is really thriving in our comm Midwest Winefest is about more than just sampling over 300 wines, its about providing free and affordable healthcare to the members of our community who are uninsured and uncared for due primarily to financial restrictions. Take some time to savor this area. Often, passengers would go from one car to another, meeting new people and making new friends. Throughout the year we spent a lot of time on Chisholm Trail 150th Anniversary stuff. when I save this on TA, why is it putting it in Kansas City on the map? There's just lots and lots on Douglas Ave! Douglas at Washington, circa 1962. Break out the D20 and ready your decksno matter where you live in Wichita, theres a place nearby for RPG and tabletop gaming. 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 . Unfortunately, this interesting area has many vagrants which may make you uncomfortable. We planned our visit so we would be there on Saturday, avoiding downtown traffic on work days. Once again, we have mixed feelings. While here, he said, hell also participate in a Zoom call with WSU Performing Arts students to talk about his life after graduation. 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.. 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. The roundabout at the Delano Clock Tower became the west end of the route, with the east end being at Hydraulic. And there is just such a welcoming feeling! The female was pronounced dead at the scene. PART OF AUDACY MUSIC. Dragging Douglas returns. I have to admit, I lied to them about what I was doing. Photo ops galore in the downtown business district. Dubbed 'Dragging Douglas', where people would get in their cars, drive through. If it were brought back today, I am not sure that it could ever be what it was. We walked east from the Drury Inn Hotel to Bricktown during the day. 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. 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. Joined: Feb 9, 2009 Hansen was hoping to raise $100,000 . Staying true to Delano standards, we took it upon ourselves to organize an entire year of events looking at the Chisholm Trail from all aspects. It was always great fun to cruise Douglas and hang out on the street corner. Looking back, I think they probably knew by keeping track of the miles on the speedometer, Long said. Impressing a skeptical crowd upon opening, the event looks forward to an even more successful run in 2017. Farther up, visit the Anchor on the right (1109 E. Douglas) was various types of brews and a good burger. "How difficult could it be? 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. The Delano Revitalization Plan (2001) calls for that triangle to be public greenspace. Just on the west side of the river you have the Delano district which is a great area of town. The next store was across from me on North Hillside. So, definitely a daytime outing. She sees possibilities in situations and finds ways to make things happen. This page is in attempt to bring back dragging douglas. Both are available at crownuptown.com/events/rose. Dragging Douglas: Popular Wichita tradition coming back. Event byJason CarmichaelandI Used to Drag Douglas. Some of our events have done really well, while others have only lasted a year or two. Elam also runs a blog where she reminisces about her time spent on Douglas, which can be found here. Everyone should remain vigilant (see below). There were other fundraising events throughout the day, all happening at Union Station near Old Town. I seriously don't know if Dragging Douglas like we used to do would ever be feasible again. At Kellogg and West Street, Palmer stopped the Escape and ran. 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). She says she use to drive the road in the 1960's. Others, still, brought the kids out to Douglas themselves. Fab. I would love to see vendors down there and have the Old Town bars get involved. 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. A popular Wichita tradition from long ago was brought back on Saturday afternoon to benefit cancer research. Down the center, everything you would want in Wichita. In the downtown area, it was once where young baby boomers went to "drag Douglas" and hangout. 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It is a main avenue east and west thru some of the grandest neighborhoods and historic areas of central Wichita. After that, some draggers moved to south Seneca, but it never grew to be what Douglas had been to so many. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. The popular event was shut down in the late 1980s/early 1990s due to increased violence. AboutPressCopyrightContact. I was inspired to create the site because I am just a nostalgic person. 2023 Audacy, Inc. All rights reserved. Hansen was hoping to raise $100,000 through the fundraiser. Other popular meet-up spots were the McDonald's at Broadway and Hardee's. We went 2 nights in a row and the music and show were different each night. I love history.especially when I took part in it. They are whimsical, sweet and very friendly for children as well as adults, and well worth experiencing. He entered one of New York Citys biggest drag competitions and won, and after that, his drag career took off quickly. 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. How would I get there from old town? 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. Douglas Avenue (Wichita) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go. 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. Shes a regular judge at local food competitions and speaks to groups all over Wichita about dining. 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. If you are there in the morning and hungry stop at The Donut Whole (there is a big rooster on top of the building). Photo via I Used To Drag Douglas Facebook group. 0. A group of car enthusiasts is planning to drag Douglas on Saturday night. It has a neighborhood feel and regularly hosts bike events, art crawls and music. In the downtown area, it was once where young baby boomers went to "drag Douglas" and hangout. A lot of professors at WSU really helped shape me into the performer that I am today, he said. Today there's no dragging. 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 . 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