A big-city jazz album has roots in small-town Kansas
Vocals/trumpet duo Sounds of April and Randall is based in the New York area, but "Dishes Ain't Clean" is rooted in the Sunflower State.
October 11, 2026
Butler Community College alumni share how the school shaped their creative identities
An exhibition of works by emerging, mid-career, and established alumni artists is a testament to the visual art program's supportive but challenging atmosphere.
October 11, 2026
Before the records fall apart: New book and album preserve a chaotic but brilliant Kansas music era
Francis X. Connor and Darren DeFrain’s ‘No Choice But Action’ is a love letter to an almost lost Midwestern scene.
October 07, 2026
‘A Continuous Joy’: Charles McAfee's lifetime of architecture and activism in Kansas
At age 94, the pioneering Black architect still hasn’t given up on Wichita.
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The Robu family kicks off Plymouth Fine Arts Series' 10th season
Tim and Francie Robu play a father and daughter in 'Birds of North America,' which Karen Robu directs.
October 07, 2026
Freedom to read: Wichita Public Library hosts events to mark Banned Books Week
Banned Books Week launched in 1982 in response to a surge in the number of book challenges in libraries and schools. This year's theme is 'Let Books Be: Protect the Freedom to Read.'
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ICTRep’s ‘Gaslight’ creates Halloween-season tension
Last-minute cast changes don’t hamper this theatrical thriller.
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In the Galleries: Marc Bosworth at CityArts
Creative director of Alpha Charlie Marketing (formerly Greteman Group) and onetime Famous Dead Artist has work on view at City Arts through October 24.
September 24, 2026
In the Galleries: Last call to see these Wichita exhibitions
Art House 310, Harvester Arts, and Envision Arts exhibitions to see before they're gone.
September 20, 2026Announcements
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Where to next? Kansas Arts Network seeks next host for KANCon
KAN seeks a Kansas community to organize the conference for the next two years. Applications are due November 16.
October 11, 2026
The Wichita Area Arts Council announces 2026 Arts Awards winners
2026 winners include Trisha Coates, Envision Arts, Kathleen Shanahan, Walter Girton, Ken White, and Robin Macy.
October 08, 2026Books
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Before the records fall apart: New book and album preserve a chaotic but brilliant Kansas music era
Francis X. Connor and Darren DeFrain’s ‘No Choice But Action’ is a love letter to an almost lost Midwestern scene.
October 07, 2026
Freedom to read: Wichita Public Library hosts events to mark Banned Books Week
Banned Books Week launched in 1982 in response to a surge in the number of book challenges in libraries and schools. This year's theme is 'Let Books Be: Protect the Freedom to Read.'
October 06, 2026Film
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After two years in Hutchinson, Salt City Film Festival moves to Wichita — at least for now
The September 26 festival includes 28 films, most by regional filmmakers, on a program that aims to give the audience a break from divisiveness.
September 24, 2026
In zany martial arts romp 'King Kung Fu,' 1970s Wichita is in the picture
'The unforgettable story of a Chinese gorilla who knows karate' is now available on Blu-ray in 4K.
August 02, 2026Music
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A big-city jazz album has roots in small-town Kansas
Vocals/trumpet duo Sounds of April and Randall is based in the New York area, but "Dishes Ain't Clean" is rooted in the Sunflower State.
October 11, 2026
Before the records fall apart: New book and album preserve a chaotic but brilliant Kansas music era
Francis X. Connor and Darren DeFrain’s ‘No Choice But Action’ is a love letter to an almost lost Midwestern scene.
October 07, 2026Theater
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The Robu family kicks off Plymouth Fine Arts Series' 10th season
Tim and Francie Robu play a father and daughter in 'Birds of North America,' which Karen Robu directs.
October 07, 2026
ICTRep’s ‘Gaslight’ creates Halloween-season tension
Last-minute cast changes don’t hamper this theatrical thriller.
October 06, 2026Visual Art
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Butler Community College alumni share how the school shaped their creative identities
An exhibition of works by emerging, mid-career, and established alumni artists is a testament to the visual art program's supportive but challenging atmosphere.
October 11, 2026
Windows of Discovery: Ruth Gogel at The Clayworks in McPherson
“Fractions of Wonder” exhibits works by the late scientist-turned-photographer.
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