Wichita: Taylor Swift concert sold out: Taylor Swift concert tickets sold out just within 15, officials started to sell. Intrust Bank Arena, twelve box office windows opened at 1 a.m.

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Scott Neal, assistant general manager for SMG, said, “It’s pretty standard for arenas across the country and across the world. We just want to make sure there’s a fair opportunity for everyone that comes.”

No line was allowed to form until 7 a.m. Anyone age 12 or older who was in the line by 9:30 a.m. received one raffle ticket. At 9:30 a.m., the tickets were shuffled, and one ticket was drawn.

The person who had the matching ticket number became the first person in line. Everyone else stayed in numerical order, and those with lower ticket numbers went to the end of the line.

SUNDAY ARTS CALENDAR

EVENTS

Sports Card Show, sports memorabilia, comics and cards, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. today, Northrock Bowling Center, 3232 N. Rock Road. Koyie Hill, Chicago Cubs catcher, signing autographs (noon-1 p.m.) to benefit Make-A-Wish. Free admission, autographs $5. Information, 316-682-7902.

Cowboy Poet Sam Kiefer, 2:30 p.m. Mon., Alford Branch Library, 3447 S. Meridian. Free. Information, 316-337-9119.

Coliseum Barrel Racing, 6 p.m. Tue., Kansas Coliseum, 85th North off I-135. Free. Information, 316-660-1000.

Opening reception for the "Changing the Face of Medicine: Celebrating America's Women Physicians" exhibit with talk by Donna Sweet and Jennifer Blades, 7 p.m. Tue., Wichita Public Library, 223 S. Main. On exhibit 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Thu., 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 1-5 p.m. Sun., through Jan. 20. Free. Information, 316-261-8500.

COMING UP

"The Best Christmas Pageant Ever," holiday children's theater, Dec. 7-8, 11-14, Wichita Center for the Arts, 9112 E. Central. Tickets $5.50. Reservations, 316-262-2282.

"The Spirit of Christmas," Wichita Symphony Orchestra Family Holiday Concert with vocalist Karen Robu and the Butler Community College Choir, conducted by Jay Decker, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 8, Century II Convention Hall. Doors open at 6:30. Free ticket request forms available in upcoming editions of The Wichita Eagle and online at www.wso.org. Information, 316-267-7658.

Red Stocking Breakfast, buffet, celebrity servers and drawings, hosted by Mayor Carl Brewer, 6:30-9:30 a.m. Dec. 9, Carlos O'Kelly's East, 7703 E. Douglas. A benefit for Kansas Children's Service League. Advance tickets $12 at www.kcsl.org or by calling 316- 942-4261, ext. 1309; $15 at the door. Children 10-under eat free.

Tommy Overstreet, dinner 6:30 p.m. Dec. 10-12, country Christmas show at 7:30, Old Mill Theater, 111 Old Mill Lane, Buhler. Doors open at 5:30. Tickets $45. Reservations, 620-960-6455.

Curious George, 7 p.m. Dec. 10, 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. Dec. 11, 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Dec. 12, 1 and 4:30 p.m. Dec. 13, Kansas Coliseum, 85th North off I-135. Tickets $14-$28 at Select-A-Seat outlets. Ticket required for ages 1-up. Charge by phone, 316- 755-SEAT. Information, 316-660-1000.

Central Plains E-Fly Spectacular, indoor electric remote control airplane and helicopter flying, 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Dec. 11-12, 8 a.m.-noon Dec. 13, Century II Expo Hall. An AMA sanctioned event presented by Clearview Field. Admission $7, $2 for children 9-under, at www.wichitatix, or by calling 316-219-4849.

THEATER

"Avenue Q," Theater League Broadway Series, 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Thu., Century II Concert Hall. Not for children under 13. Tickets $44-$49 at www.wichitatix.com or by calling 316-219-4849. Discounts available for students, military and groups.

"Health Cares," Senior Class Acts comedy revue fundraiser, 2 p.m. Mon., Downtown Senior Center, 200 S. Walnut. Tickets $2.

MUSIC

Thanksgiving Covered Dish & Singles Dance Mixer, 6:30 p.m. today, American Legion Post 401, 101 E. 31st St. South. Cost $5 ($1 off with food). Information, PSN Hotline, 316-942-5117.

Spinnin' Boots Line Dance, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Tue., Bethany Lutheran Church, 1000 W. 26th St. South. Cost $5, members $4. Information, 316-722-6878.

WSU Symphony Orchestra, works by Brahms, Mendelssohn and Tobias Picker with violinist Mary Irwin, 7:30 p.m. Thu., Miller Concert Hall, Duerksen Fine Arts Center, WSU. Tickets $7 (discounts available). 316-978-3233.

Martina McBride and Trace Adkins, 7:30 p.m. Fri., Hartman Arena, 8151 N. Hartman Arena Drive, Park City. Tickets $25-$69.75 at the Hartman Arena box office, at www.stage1tickets.com, or by calling 888-755-2583.

Sir Charles Jones, with Under Construction, 9 p.m. Fri., the Cotillion, 11120 W. Kellogg. Advance tickets $25 at the Cotillion, Select-A-Seat outlets and employee clubs; $30 day of show. Charge by phone, 316- 722-4201.

Safira's Belly Dancers, 10:30 p.m.-midnight Fri., Petra Hookah Bar & Cafe, 535 N. Woodlawn. Free. Information, 316-821-9042.

Kansas Bluegrass Association, monthly jam, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Sat., Immanuel Baptist Church, 1415 S. Topeka. Free. Information, 316-524-6795.

Wichita Contra/Barn Dance, music by Smokey Hill Hotshots and caller John Turner, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Sat., Midtown Community Resource Center, 1150 N. Broadway. Cost $7, $5 for students with ID, listeners $2, youth under 16 free. Information, 316-942-6068.

Yesterday's Playboys, 7-10 p.m. Sat., Park City Senior Center, 6100 N. Hydraulic. Donation $3. Information, 316-755-1060 or 316-744-1199.

Small Potatoes, 7:30 p.m. Sat., Iron Horse Concert Hall, 315 S. Main, El Dorado. Tickets $12. Information, 316-321-6348.

DJ Stormin' Gale, dance, 8-11 p.m. Sat., Moose Lodge, 10005 E. Kellogg. Admission $8, members $7. Information, 316-682-7654.

Breaking Benjamin, with Rev Theory, 8 p.m. Sat., the Cotillion, 11120 W. Kellogg. Advance tickets $35 at the Cotillion, Select-A-Seat outlets and employee clubs. Charge by phone, 316-722-4201.

Bill Garrison, CD-release party for "I've Got a Couple of Fans" with concert by Garrison and guests, 9 p.m. Sat., Rockin' Daddy's, Hillside and Douglas. Free.

CALL FOR ENTRIES

BARKitecture 2010 — Entries of animal-themed artwork and animal abode creations are being accepted through Jan. 20 to benefit the Kansas Humane Society. Entries will be displayed at Abode Home, then travel to the Home Show and be sold by auction at the BARKitecture Bash & Meow Mixer on Feb. 12. Register at www.barkitectureks.org.

MUSEUMS

Botanica, 701 Amidon — Open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri. year-round, and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat., 1-5 p.m. Sun., April-October (except major holidays). Admission $6.50, $5.50 seniors 62-up, $3 youth, under 5 free. Information, 316-264-0448.

Great Plains Nature Center, 6232 E. 29th St. North _ Open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Sat. Gift shop hours 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon.-Sat. Nature trail hours sunrise to sunset. Free. Information, 316-683-5499.

Indian Center Museum, Mid-America All-Indian Center, 650 N. Seneca — Museum and gift shop hours 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tue.-Sat. Admission $7, $5 seniors, $3 youth 6-12, children under 6 free. Information and tours, 316-262-5221.

Kansas African American Museum, 601 N. Water — Hours 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tue.-Fri., 2-6 p.m. Sat. Free. Information, 316-262-7651.

Kansas Aviation Museum, 3350 George Washington Blvd. —Museum housed inside Wichita's first municipal airport, opened in 1934. Includes hand-on exhibits, historic planes under restoration, flight simulator, Jimmie Allen Flying Club Exhibit, KC-135, B- 52, 727 and other historic planes. Museum hours 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Sat., noon-5 p.m. Sun. Admission $8, $7 seniors 60-up, $6 children 4-12, ages 3-under free. Information, 316-683-9242.

Museum of World Treasures, 835 E. First St. —Hours 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Sat., noon-5 p.m. Sun. Admission $8.95, $7.95 for seniors, $6.95 ages 4-12, children under 4 free. Tours and group rates available. Information, 316-263-1311.

Ulrich Museum of Art, WSU — Hours 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tue.-Fri., 1-5 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Free. Information, 316-978-3664.

Wichita Art Museum, 1400 W. Museum Blvd. —Hours 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tue.-Sat., noon-5 p.m. Sun., closed major holidays. Admission $5, $4 students and seniors, $2 children 5 and up, Saturdays free. Information, 316-268-4921.

Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum, 204 S. Main — Open 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tue.-Fri., 1 to 5 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Museum admission $4 adults, $2 ages 6-16, children under 6 and members free. Information, 316-265-9314.

ART EVENTS

"Vance Kirkland's Visual Language," video, 12:30 p.m. Tue., Wichita Art Museum, 1400 W. Museum Blvd. Included with admission. Information, 316-268-4921.

Artist's reception for Clark Britton, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Sat., Riney Fine Arts Gallery, Riney Arts Center, Friends University; on exhibit through Dec. 22. Free. Information, 316-295-5537.

WICHITA - About 15 minutes after tickets went on sale at Intrust Bank Arena, officials announced that the Taylor Swift concert is sold out. Twelve box office windows at the arena opened at 10 a.m.

Marvin Osman was at the ticket window when concert tickets sold out.

"They went quickly, and I knew they would," he said.

Sunny Schmidt got the first six tickets for her 8-year-old daughter Riley and friends.

Tickets went on sale at 10 a.m. Because of a lottery system used for in-person ticket purchases at the arena box office, Deb Shirkey, the holder of raffle ticket No. 140, was the first in line.

She was trying to get tickets for her 14- and 19-year-old daughters.

"I'm excited," Shirkey said. "I tried to get tickets online yesterday and couldn't."

People started arriving at 5 a.m. today, with about 40 people in line for raffle tickets at about 8:30 a.m.

Shirkey arrived this morning at 8:40 a.m.

The goal of the lottery system was to eliminate the possibility of overnight lines and camping.

No line was allowed to form until 7 a.m. Anyone age 12 or older who was in the line by 9:30 a.m. received one raffle ticket. At 9:30 a.m., the tickets were shuffled, and one ticket was drawn. The person who had the matching ticket number become the first person in line. Everyone else stayed in numerical order, and those with lower ticket numbers went to the end of the line. People who arrived after the lottery also went to the end of the line.

Regarding the lottery, Scott Neal, assistant general manager for SMG, said, "It's pretty standard for arenas across the country and across the world. We just want to make sure there's a fair opportunity for everyone that comes."

As people received their raffle tickets, they headed back to their cars to warm up.

Most people wanted tickets for daughters, sisters or nieces.

Crystal Branaugh has 7-year-old daughter Hailey.

"This is all she wants for Christmas," Branaugh said. "Nothing else."

Jennifer Hughes wanted tickets for 10-year-old daughter Savannah.

"I figure I probably won't get them, but I had to try," Hughes said.

Azure Winter said her 7-year-old daughter, Sydnie, was excited at the thought of seeing Taylor Swift "in real life." If they get tickets it would be her first concert.

Krispy Kreme donated dozens of donuts and coffee.

Arena officials allowed people in (briefly, with an escort) to use bathrooms.

Tickets also went on sale at 10 a.m. at Select-A-Seat outlets, www.selectaseat.com and phone sales at 316-755-SEAT.

Tickets were $61.50, $51.50 and $27.