2023 Audacy, Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Learn more here. If you are there in the morning and hungry stop at The Donut Whole (there is a big rooster on top of the building). Today there's no dragging. I would love to see vendors down there and have the Old Town bars get involved. This was the first year for a new Delano Safe Treat Halloween event coordinated by the Delano Neighborhood Association and Delano businesses. Some of our events have done really well, while others have only lasted a year or two. 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. Historic Delano was founded in 2007 to put on a St. Patrick's Day Parade. When it started getting dangerous on Douglas back in the late 80's is also when they started planning Old Town. Nice! They are whimsical, sweet and very friendly for children as well as adults, and well worth experiencing. Traffic was bumper-to-bumper, and sometimes it could take up to two hours to complete a circuit, but that didnt matter. Downtown Wichitas Douglas Avenue was a place where, for decades, teens and young adults would go to hang out on Friday and Saturday nights. The investigation is ongoing, and the case will be presented to the Sedgwick County District Attorneys Office. Often, passengers would go from one car to another, meeting new people and making new friends. 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. 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. Share them with us in the comments! 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. The Cinerama theator was at Douglass and Hillside. It's great to see this resurrected. The girl tried to get out of the vehicle while it was moving. Chiefs Travis Kelce channels Indiana Jones for new Saturday Night Live promo, See details of a new $400M riverbank proposal that saves Century II, former library, Another Wichita police officer has been suspended in the text message scandal, chief says, How a unique NIL deal helped this Kansas State walk-on chase his football dreams, Police investigate after woman in her 20s is shot in front of south Wichita home, Fans of historic plane built in Wichita launch effort to restore it to flying condition, Meghan and Harry Stunned by Frogmore Cottage Eviction: Sussex Biographer, New Real Housewives of New Jersey Star Rachel Fudas Plastic Surgery: See What Work Shes Had Done, Finding Love at SUR! Kevin Palmer, 34, had about a dozen convictions in the past decade for theft, burglary, and fleeing police. As of lately the tradition is bring brought back to life! As we started planning the 2016 parade it started to set in - we've been doing this for 10 years! Douglas at Washington, circa 1962. 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. The Delano Community Garden received some bad news - 2016 would be the final season for the garden. 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. Nancy has these visions No, not that sort of visions! September 3, 2021. The concept is to close 4-6 miles of a major street through town for a giant block party and has been going on in other major cities for several years. Palmer got into the drivers seat and took off with the vehicle. The popular event was shut down in the late 1980s/early 1990s due to increased violence. Now everyone goes to enjoy and hang out at many of the businesses, restaurants and entertainment areas on that avene. 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. Douglas Avenue, estimated early 1960's. Break out the D20 and ready your decksno matter where you live in Wichita, theres a place nearby for RPG and tabletop gaming. This weekend, Wichita can watch Ros do all of that and more on a local stage. 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. Shes a regular judge at local food competitions and speaks to groups all over Wichita about dining. Look to the left to see the Spice Merchant (1308 E. Douglas) and to purchase locally roasted coffee, spices and other related items. If you're never seen the WaltzingWaters at the Fountains at the Waterwalk, you're missing out. Historic East High on the right (2301 E. Douglas) was built in 1929 and is one of the oldest high schools in Wichita. Air Capital Bacon and Beer Festival returns to Wichita for the second year after debuting in 2016. The Monarch Grill on one end, parks, Downtown, antiques, Old Town, night life, shops, gas, walk the river, City History, etc. Butts Motor Company on East Douglas, circa 1947. We love coming out, seeing all the people out here that are giving their money to keep my daughter alive, he added. There are numerous outdoor bronze sculptures, historic buildings [including the Drury], shops, and places to eat. Everyone should remain vigilant (see below). In 2013, he relocated to New York City with dreams of pursuing a career on Broadway. 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. Fab. This page is in attempt to bring back dragging douglas. The result was over a dozen events at multiple venues celebrating what the Chisholm Trail means to Wichita. Dragging Douglas returns. A lot of professors at WSU really helped shape me into the performer that I am today, he said. 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. Do you have memories of dragging Douglas? Whether you want to hear the Call of Cthulhu, or your CCG play style is aggro or control, heres where you can go t Local beer is a large part of Wichitas culture. There are a couple of other properties that are being looked at as possible new locations. 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! It was always great fun to cruise Douglas and hang out on the street corner. I met a really cute guy from Kapaun and we dated for 6 or 7 months.. It was a great experience, he said. A national television audience has watched Ros, the drag queen alter ego of Wichita . It was so much fun and it happened in a time when the world was a much safer place, Elam said. WPD sends its thoughts and prayers to family, friends, and others affected by this tragic incident.. Old town stretches from Douglas to 2nd Avenue and from the train tracks at the old train Station (also on Douglas) to Washington street. Don't miss the Delano District, Old Town and the emerging arts area on the eastside. You may have also seen a Dragging Douglas t-shirt or two around town. Her family went into the restaurant to get food as she remained in the vehicle. Go further east yet there's even more great places for you to enjoy. 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. 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 . 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. If you're never seen the WaltzingWaters at the Fountains at the Waterwalk, you're missing out. Saturday, they had 90 cars enter the show. A popular Wichita tradition from long ago was brought back on Saturday afternoon to benefit cancer research. Others, still, brought the kids out to Douglas themselves. Photo via facebook.com. 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. Part of Audacy. (It was one of the first organized lunch-counter sit-ins for the purpose of integrating segregated establishments in the United States.) Sandy's was located at Grove and Douglas. Today there's no dragging. A Douglas enthusiast herself, Elam dragged between 1979 and 1985, and frequently hung out behind Century II with friends after theyd finished dragging. 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. Ros from "RuPaul's Drag Race" will perform in Wichita this weekend. Still, it is another fun event that takes place at least partially in Delano. The 13-year-old was caught on the outside of the vehicle. The 110-foot-long fountains bring downtown more than just an attractive water feature. A GoFundMe page has been set up to assist the girls family with her funeral and burial. Dragging Douglas was a decades-long Wichita tradition in which young people . 100% of travelers recommend this experience. In a perfect world, what I would love to see is a yearly event commemorating all the years we spent dragging Douglas. 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. Go just a bit further east your hit the Douglas area of Oldtown. The bus tour was kind of a preview / trial run, there will be another one in 2017. 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. By Denise Neil. But this journey, from 1112 W. Douglas (at Seneca) to 4701 E. Douglas (Oliver) provides a fun and varied journey with things to do and things to see.that is representative of this city. 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. Dragging Douglas used to be a weekend ritual here in Wichita KS in the '50s and '60s. I recommend standing on the deck! 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. McCorkell, the 31-year-old former Wichita performer who is starring on the popular VH-1 reality competition, is headed back to Wichita for performances this weekend at the Crown Uptown Theatre the venue at 3207 E. Douglas where he once regularly appeared in productions. Photo via I Used To Drag Douglas Facebook group. a reviewer mentioned gang bangers shooting people! The roundabout at the Delano Clock Tower became the west end of the route, with the east end being at Hydraulic. 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. We walked east from the Drury Inn Hotel to Bricktown during the day. 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Hansen was hoping to raise $100,000 . Officers responded to the call around noon on Saturday. How would I get there from old town? They persuaded McCorkell, who moved to New York City after graduating from WSU in 2012, to return for a weekend of appearances. We will miss the gardening community and the great Garden Parties. 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. Thats 9,000 bucks we raised by bringing back Dragging Douglas. Wichita's event will be called Open Streets ICT and is scheduled for September of 2017. Let Everyone Know about your Car Show The Wichita Eagle As of Friday afternoon, nearly 300 people had marked on the invitation that they're going, and. The fountain show was pretty cool, a great way to pass some time and not have to spend anything to do it! See Which Vanderpump Rules Stars Are Single, Married or Dating, Harry, Meghan asked to leave UK home in further royal rift, Anna Netrebko concert canceled by Taiwan national orchestra, Fashion designer uses Paris show to display life in Ukraine. A much more modern Douglas, circa 2010. You get on that show, and if you play your cards right and youre as driven and talented as someone like Ross, thats your ticket out.. Elam also runs a blog where she reminisces about her time spent on Douglas, which can be found here. 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. In late 2014 we were approached by Visit Wichita to create an event for the 150th Anniversary of the Chisholm Trail in 2017. more. Both are available at crownuptown.com/events/rose. Is there an address I can type in or is it by a restaurant or something? On May 4, the Leukemia Wichita native Vernon L. Smith was awarded a Nobel Prize in 2002. Dragging Douglas was a decades-long Wichita tradition in which young people . 94% of travelers recommend this experience. 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. If youre a lover of Wine and good causes, dont worry. This is one of the saddest cases I have been associated with in my over 28 years of law enforcement, Chief Gordon Ramsay said. If you need a restaurant to get a street address try "Larkspurs" which is in Old Town and on Douglas Avenue. Children love finding all the animals. Was disappointed that several with water action were not working and appeared they had not worked in some time. 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. 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. My suggestion : get familiar with this street and spin-off from there. Now everyone goes to enjoy and hang out at many of the businesses, restaurants and entertainment areas on that avene. He entered one of New York Citys biggest drag competitions and won, and after that, his drag career took off quickly. But don't stop there. 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. Most businesses and neighborhoods along Douglas are revitalized and booming. All in all, dragging Douglas was one on Wichitas biggest traditions, spanning close to 40 years, and many would love to see it brought back in some fashion. She tried to flee the vehicle, but was still attached to her seat belt, leaving her to be dragged behind. At Kellogg and West Street, Palmer stopped the Escape and ran. We all went sometimes as the tickets were 25 cents. Many a romance started this way, and many of these chance encounters on Douglas ended in marriages years later. Many of those that attended the fundraiser were those that use to Drag Douglas years ago. 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. 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. We had meetings with the Tri-state group and the Kansas group and organized a Sedgwick County group. Hansen is a 2017 candidate for Man of the Year through the local Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS) of Wichita. 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 downtown Wichita on a Friday night! 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? These kids were having the time of their lives. While some parents, like Longs, did not approve of dragging Douglas, others had no problem with letting their child take the car for a drag. 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. It is a different world and kids of today would only be amused with the novelty of dragging for a short time before their desire to be entertained by something else would kick in.. Today it houses a collection of eateries and shops to browse. It has a neighborhood feel and regularly hosts bike events, art crawls and music. Douglas Avenue runs through various neighborhoods or Wichita as well as downtown. Photo via I Used To Drag Douglas Facebook group. 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. Check out these great places in Wichita to grab a great burger. The triangle of land that was considered for fracking operations in 2013 became a center of controversy once again in 2016. Fries from Griff's, which was located at Oliver and Harry. Nowadays I'm not sure that I would want to drag Douglas. The Delano Revitalization Plan (2001) calls for that triangle to be public greenspace. We got to Drag Douglas all the time and it was one heck of a lot of fun, said attendee Sandra Poston. We would puff away with all the windows rolled down and look for cute guys. Also, there are several lovely and unique small art museums and artist quarters worth seeing along Douglas. Looking back, I think they probably knew by keeping track of the miles on the speedometer, Long said. 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. Event byJason CarmichaelandI Used to Drag Douglas. Over the years, Historic Delano has become known for great events. Dragging Douglas was a decades-long Wichita tradition in which young people Air Capital Bacon and Beer Festival returns to Wichita for the second year after debuting in 2016. A popular Wichita tradition from long ago was brought back on Saturday afternoon to benefit cancer research. 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 . What restaurants are near Douglas Avenue? The businesses also continued their Holidays in Delano event and took over responsibility for raising money to light the clock tower. It is a main avenue east and west thru some of the grandest neighborhoods and historic areas of central Wichita. There were other fundraising events throughout the day, all happening at Union Station near Old Town. Did you know that Star Wars was related to Wichita in several ways? 153 talking about this. Eevie Mulloy has a form of Leukemia and her dad, Ryan says she is beating the odds. 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. In recent years, Wichita has become quite the hub of nerd culture. Since then, we have organized or assisted with dozens of events bringing thousands of people to Delano. After that, some draggers moved to south Seneca, but it never grew to be what Douglas had been to so many. Of course these days most of us would rather sit on the sidewalks (or at the clock tower) and watch. We walked around the area and watched the fountain shows at 8 and 9 p.m. Some call it memory lane, but we call it Douglas. Live stream tickets are $20. On any given weekend between the 1950's and the early 1990's, this street was filled with young people who would come from all over the Wichita area to hang out. Check out some of these cool connections here! 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. 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 . 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. Go past Hillside and see a few shops at Clifton Square (3700 E. Douglas). And it was the most challenging thing Ive ever been a part of. This number is based on the percentage of all Tripadvisor reviews for this product that have a bubble rating of 4 or higher. when I save this on TA, why is it putting it in Kansas City on the map? Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. She sees possibilities in situations and finds ways to make things happen. Take some time to savor this area. The two events together were what closed down Douglas to draggers. Dubbed 'Dragging Douglas', where people would get in their cars, drive through. Old Town begins right before you go under the train tracks, with more eateries. The sculptures are on a nice short walk along Douglas. 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. Dragging Douglas was some of the best times of all of our lives. Most of these posts spark conversation between group members, and they reminisce on the good times together. Its also so fun and something I was really grateful I got a chance to participate in, especially this year.. Read More. If you stand on the deck, you'll get wet. Now the gang bangers will shoot you, oh to return to the more innocent days of old. The area would be nice and peaceful if people could control their kids. Copyright 2021 KWCH. 2023 Audacy, Inc. All rights reserved. The roundabout at the Delano Clock Tower became the west end of the route, with the east end being at Hydraulic. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. 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. Impressing a skeptical crowd upon opening, the event looks forward to an even more successful run . Once again, we have mixed feelings. 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. Its a big win for everybody, Hansen said. Happy Star Wars Day, and May the fourth be with you! 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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. All rights reserved. Over the summer, an old Wichita tradition returned - Dragging Douglas! Instead of being stuck in traffic, they were dragging Douglas; participating in a Wichita tradition that saw poodle skirts, pinch-rolled jeans, 90s grunge, and everything in between. Things were so much different 60 years ago, said Sharon Long, who dragged during her high school years in the late 1950s. E Douglas Ave, Wichita, KS 67202, United States Event Location & Nearby Stays: 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. It was just a feeling that I can't even describe, but anyone who used to drag knows exactly what I am talking about. On the east side of the river is the downtown & business district with many sculptures on the sidewalks. This story was originally published January 20, 2021, 1:01 PM. For 2017 it will become a static event and be incorporated into the Delano Fall Fair. Photo ops galore in the downtown business district. Air Capital Bacon and Beer Fest. Throughout the year we spent a lot of time on Chisholm Trail 150th Anniversary stuff. If it were brought back today, I am not sure that it could ever be what it was. There were Chinese fire drills, where all the passengers would get out of the car, run around it, and jump back in. Palmer continued to drive for several miles. Courtesy VH-1. SANTA ANA, Calif. Officers located the Ford Escape at Kellogg and West Street. I love the area and how well maintained it is. The Wichita State University Mens Golf team heads into this years Missouri Valley Conference with some really impressive statistics. The female was pronounced dead at the scene.
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