The raw material of emotions: Scott Jones at the Steckline Gallery
The artists' bright, lumpy forms are investigations into masculinity and 'a permanent record of touch, an indictment against cruelty.' The exhibition is on view through October 25.
Three Wichita-area candidates for office discussed the arts in a public forum. Their opponents didn’t show up.
In a friendly conversation at the Orpheum Theatre, Democrats Esau Freeman, Sarah Lopez, and Celeste Racette emphasized the importance of the arts as an economic driver and source of civic pride.
Meticulous yet free: Charles Sanderson at the Birger Sandzén Memorial Gallery
An exhibition of works by the late painter and educator demonstrates how his style changed over the course of 36 years. It's on view in Lindsborg, Kansas, through October 20.
A Wichita State incubator program teaches students how musicals are made
Over two semesters, musical theater artists Janine McGuire and Arri Simon have refined their one-act musical "Express" on the WSU campus.
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On-tune delivery: "Express" at Wichita State
Impressive choreography, strong musicality, and an energetic ensemble deliver shiny stories of New York subways past.
Concerning the land and the body: the 2024 Faculty Art Exhibition at Fort Hays State
The show includes works in painting, printmaking, sculpture, and interior, graphic, and motion design, installed in the Moss-Thorns Gallery and the Patricia A. Schmidt Gallery Lobby through October 25.
A space for reflection amid the overstimulation of modern life: Emily Moores at Pittsburg State
The colorful installation combines the jubilant excess of celebration with a quiet undertone of reflection and ritual. It's on view in the University Gallery through October 11.
From pinball wizard to cult leader: ‘The Who’s Tommy’ at the Forum Theatre
Thoughtful direction and a hardworking cast bring joy to a dark and challenging musical. Performances of ‘The Who’s Tommy' run through October 5.
To the brightest little star: being an account of the Great First Grade Book War of 1979
On the first day of of Banned Books Week, we present the epic saga of one first grader’s quest to read a school library book and the beloved teacher who fought for her.