Dragging Douglas and other Wichita memories Discussion in ' The Hokey Ass Message Board ' started by seesko , May 14, 2009 . 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 was the first year for a new Delano Safe Treat Halloween event coordinated by the Delano Neighborhood Association and Delano businesses. 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. Photo via I Used To Drag Douglas Facebook group. 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. Happy Star Wars Day, and May the fourth be with you! Take your time and have fun. Throughout the year we spent a lot of time on Chisholm Trail 150th Anniversary stuff. 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 . That's also when I tried smoking. 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. Before he was chosen for RuPauls Drag Race, he also made appearance as Ros as part of a trio called Stephanies Child on Season 13 of The Voice in 2017 and on the 14th season of Americas Got Talent in 2019. We got to Drag Douglas all the time and it was one heck of a lot of fun, said attendee Sandra Poston. Unfortunately, this interesting area has many vagrants which may make you uncomfortable. If you're never seen the WaltzingWaters at the Fountains at the Waterwalk, you're missing out. The 13-year-old was caught on the outside of the vehicle. Is there an address I can type in or is it by a restaurant or something? Down the center, everything you would want in Wichita. 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. Most of these posts spark conversation between group members, and they reminisce on the good times together. And, we met quite a few. Copyright 2000 - 2023 WorldNow and KAKE, Dragging Douglas: Popular Wichita tradition coming back. 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). 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. I think the first Pizza Hut was behind some store on Douglas. Interesting architecture, bronze sculptures, colorful murals. There were old movie houses near the tracks on Douglas. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. 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? 94% of travelers recommend this experience. All Exclusive Stations; All Music Stations; All News & Talk Stations; All Sports Stations 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. Traffic was bumper-to-bumper, and sometimes it could take up to two hours to complete a circuit, but that didnt matter. April 24, 2017 | Events. 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. Photo via facebook.com. It was always great fun to cruise Douglas and hang out on the street corner. On July 6th there was a groundbreaking ceremony for the Downtown Advance Learning Library. 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. As of lately the tradition is bring brought back to life! Anyone on or off Facebook. Historic East High on the right (2301 E. Douglas) was built in 1929 and is one of the oldest high schools in Wichita. In-person tickets are $30 or $45 with a meet-and-greet included. Kevin Palmer, 34, had about a dozen convictions in the past decade for theft, burglary, and fleeing police. With the Wichita Wingnuts Community Benefit Concert, you have the opportunity to jam to your favorite country music and donate to local nonprofits at the same time! And it was the most challenging thing Ive ever been a part of. It was so much fun and it happened in a time when the world was a much safer place, Elam said. After that, some draggers moved to south Seneca, but it never grew to be what Douglas had been to so many. By Denise Neil. Douglas Avenue runs through various neighborhoods or Wichita as well as downtown. I think if the event were done right, it could pull people from all over. Many a romance started this way, and many of these chance encounters on Douglas ended in marriages years later. A GoFundMe has been set up to support the family of the 13-year-old. Learn more here. Air Capital Bacon and Beer Festival returns to Wichita for the second year after debuting in 2016. Wichita's event will be called Open Streets ICT and is scheduled for September of 2017. Some call it memory lane, but we call it Douglas. Anytime members feel. Crossing the "Wheat" bridge over the Arkansas River you soon start seeing the street sculptures on both sides of Douglas Ave. 153 talking about this. If youre anything like me, you come to life during the summer. While here, he said, hell also participate in a Zoom call with WSU Performing Arts students to talk about his life after graduation. September 3, 2021. All rights reserved. This story was originally published January 20, 2021, 1:01 PM. Photo ops galore in the downtown business district. I met a really cute guy from Kapaun and we dated for 6 or 7 months.. There are a couple of other properties that are being looked at as possible new locations. Feel free to spread the word by posting it in other groups, talking to friends, bring it up at car shows and meets, etc. Also, there are several lovely and unique small art museums and artist quarters worth seeing along Douglas. She was pronounced dead on the scene. The Delano Revitalization Plan (2001) calls for that triangle to be public greenspace. 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 . 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. Hansen was hoping to raise $100,000 through the fundraiser. It was just a feeling that I can't even describe, but anyone who used to drag knows exactly what I am talking about. Don't miss the Delano District, Old Town and the emerging arts area on the eastside. Photo via I Used To Drag Douglas Facebook group. Today it houses a collection of eateries and shops to browse. Both are available at crownuptown.com/events/rose. The Delano Community Garden received some bad news - 2016 would be the final season for the garden. 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. Things were so much different 60 years ago, said Sharon Long, who dragged during her high school years in the late 1950s. Still, it is another fun event that takes place at least partially in Delano. Advertisement Where is it happening? The Cinerama theator was at Douglass and Hillside. Nancy has these visions No, not that sort of visions! Let Everyone Know about your Car Show Just on the west side of the river you have the Delano district which is a great area of town. Elams Facebook group garnered a following of over 7,000 people, but was lost as a result of a Facebook update. We have also been able to help other groups get events started. 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. 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. 2023 Audacy, Inc. All rights reserved. A popular Wichita tradition from long ago was brought back on Saturday afternoon to benefit cancer research. It was a great experience, he said. To commemorate the occasion, they have a week full of events and new beers starting Wednesday, May 24th through Sunday, May 28th. 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. CT-150 Sedgwick County was put in charge of acquiring commemorative souvenirs for the Kansas group. As she exited, she got caught in the seatbelt on the outside of the vehicle. 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. Thats 9,000 bucks we raised by bringing back Dragging Douglas. WPD sends its thoughts and prayers to family, friends, and others affected by this tragic incident.. In January we attended a meeting sponsored by Wichita Parks and Recreation about a new city-wide event called Open Streets. Dragging Douglas was a decades-long Wichita tradition in which young people . The next store was across from me on North Hillside. This special feeling, for many, was lost with the tradition itself. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features Press Copyright Contact us Creators . 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 Tanya's Soup Kitchen, on the right (1725 E. Douglas) for a great sandwich and bowl of soup. The Wichita State University Mens Golf team heads into this years Missouri Valley Conference with some really impressive statistics. The WDDC plan calls our planned greenspace the Delano Catalyst Site and they have been pushing to see it developed. Detailed Reviews: Reviews order informed by descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as cleanliness, atmosphere, general tips and location information. Everyone should remain vigilant (see below). I seriously don't know if Dragging Douglas like we used to do would ever be feasible again. So, definitely a daytime outing. Looking back, I think they probably knew by keeping track of the miles on the speedometer, Long said. I have to admit, I lied to them about what I was doing. Now everyone goes to enjoy and hang out at many of the businesses, restaurants and entertainment areas on that avene. A Douglas enthusiast herself, Elam dragged between 1979 and 1985, and frequently hung out behind Century II with friends after theyd finished dragging. 2023 Audacy, Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Douglas Ave stretches across Wichita running east to west. Palmer got into the drivers seat and took off with the vehicle. Impressing a skeptical crowd upon opening, the event looks forward to an even more successful run . 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. Over the years, Historic Delano has become known for great events. Often, passengers would go from one car to another, meeting new people and making new friends. Historic Delano was founded in 2007 to put on a St. Patrick's Day Parade. A citizen saw the deadly situation, called 911, and followed the vehicle. Additionally, Palmer was previously convicted of multiple felony crimes. 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. Denise Neil has covered restaurants and entertainment since 1997. Downtown Wichitas Douglas Avenue was a place where, for decades, teens and young adults would go to hang out on Friday and Saturday nights. Travel through historic College Hill with large trees and large houses. 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. 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. 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. Joined: Feb 9, 2009 E Douglas Ave, Wichita, KS 67202, United States Event Location & Nearby Stays: Just on the west side of the river you have the . 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. The 110-foot-long fountains bring downtown more than just an attractive water feature. This number is based on the percentage of all Tripadvisor reviews for this product that have a bubble rating of 4 or higher. It's just a parade". Since then, we have organized or assisted with dozens of events bringing thousands of people to Delano. Officers responded to the call around noon on Saturday. when I save this on TA, why is it putting it in Kansas City on the map? 100% of travelers recommend this experience. Those who cant attend can watch the show via livestream. They gave us a 5 percent chance to make it to three and she is three and a half now, Ryan Mulloy said. 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. 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. 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. I love history.especially when I took part in it. After you go under the railroad viaduct, Old Town to the north has restaurants, galleries, a theater, a fabulous fountain for kids to play in. From the Delano district (around Seneca at the west end) up through Oliver (at the end) there's lots to see and do. 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. Go further east yet there's even more great places for you to enjoy. You may have also seen a Dragging Douglas t-shirt or two around town. Besides serving as festival ambassador as Admiral Windwagon Smith XLIV, Johnson is involved in many civic volunteer act We found the best. 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. Did you know that Star Wars was related to Wichita in several ways? Palmer continued to drive for several miles. Today there's no dragging. 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. Go past Hillside and see a few shops at Clifton Square (3700 E. Douglas). Douglas Ave. has really changed over the years. SANTA ANA, Calif. The Wichita State University Mens Golf team heads into this years Missouri Valley Conference with some really impressive statistics. The Wichita Eagle As of Friday afternoon, nearly 300 people had marked on the invitation that they're going, and. Douglas Avenue, estimated early 1960's. We planned our visit so we would be there on Saturday, avoiding downtown traffic on work days. We had meetings with the Tri-state group and the Kansas group and organized a Sedgwick County group. Wichitas Roller City is nationally and even internationally recognized for producing top-notch speed skaters. She sees possibilities in situations and finds ways to make things happen. They are whimsical, sweet and very friendly for children as well as adults, and well worth experiencing. The fountain show was pretty cool, a great way to pass some time and not have to spend anything to do it! 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