Photos: Wichita's historic Orpheum Theatre shows off newly renovated interior
The theater reopens to the public on Sunday after a 15-month closure and $13 million renovation project.
August 27, 2026
Wichita Forever Fest showed the strength of Wichita’s music scene
The ambitious new event criss-crossed genres and the city itself, proving that local musicians have what it takes.
August 27, 2026
American Memeplex: James Gates' 'Hot Sandwiches in 2026* (*some served cold)'
Load your plate with culture sandwiches through August 29 at Harvester Arts
August 23, 2026
After 15 years, the nomadic Forum Theatre has a home
Built from 'good bones,' the longtime Wichita theater opens the doors to its new space on September 10.
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Find catharsis in Music Theatre Wichita’s ‘Hairspray’
Despite technical glitches, this production of the iconic musical displays strong ensemble chops and colorful set and costume designs.
August 20, 2026
The architecture of accumulation: Joshua Cross, Karen Holliday & Rachel Epp Buller at the Carriage Factory
With 'Pressed, Pieces, and Presence,' the Newton gallery continues its 'lineage of raw assembly and hard labor.'
August 14, 2026
Expeditions in Laughland: 'The Explorer’s Club' at ICTRep
This critic hasn't spent such a pleasurable two hours in quite some time.
August 13, 2026In the Galleries
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In the Galleries: Mountain Plains Contemporary Art Biennial at the Salina Art Center
The every-other-year exhibition showcases work by 62 artists living in 10 states. It's on view through September 6.
August 20, 2026
In the Galleries: 'Timeless Mucha' at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
The exhibition includes a remarkable number of works by the influential Czech illustrator alongside the 1960s psychedelic rock posters and Japanese manga he inspired.
August 09, 2026Announcements
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Black Bookstore Day launches August 29 in Wichita
Latasha N. Eley Kelly, owner of Wichita-based independent bookstore Left on Read, founded the annual celebration.
August 26, 2026
Smoky Valley Arts & Folklife Center to host new Mike Hartung exhibition 'Political Porn,' Clay Wirestone book signing
The Lindsborg artist and his politically charged paintings are featured in a new book about opinion writing in Kansas.
August 26, 2026Books
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Bill Gardner on 'Iconic Branding'
A new book by the founder of Gardner Design and LogoLounge is a road map for graphic designers.
August 13, 2026
In 'Shouting Fire,' photographer Jennifer Ray illuminates gun violence
A new book documents the Wichita State professor's decade-long project focused on improvised shooting targets in rural Wyoming.
July 26, 2026Film
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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, 2026
Read reviews of 6 Doc Sunback Film Fest selections, all by Kansas filmmakers
The annual festival in Mulvane, Kansas, returns to the Pix Community Center this weekend.
June 17, 2026Music
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Wichita Forever Fest showed the strength of Wichita’s music scene
The ambitious new event criss-crossed genres and the city itself, proving that local musicians have what it takes.
August 27, 2026
Something different: Music festival returns with new partners, new approach
Chase Koch's Somewhere Fest ended its relationship with Midtopia earlier this year, moved its festival from June to September, and added country acts to the lineup.
August 05, 2026Theater
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Find catharsis in Music Theatre Wichita’s ‘Hairspray’
Despite technical glitches, this production of the iconic musical displays strong ensemble chops and colorful set and costume designs.
August 20, 2026
After 15 years, the nomadic Forum Theatre has a home
Built from 'good bones,' the longtime Wichita theater opens the doors to its new space on September 10.
August 19, 2026Visual Art
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American Memeplex: James Gates' 'Hot Sandwiches in 2026* (*some served cold)'
Load your plate with culture sandwiches through August 29 at Harvester Arts
August 23, 2026
The architecture of accumulation: Joshua Cross, Karen Holliday & Rachel Epp Buller at the Carriage Factory
With 'Pressed, Pieces, and Presence,' the Newton gallery continues its 'lineage of raw assembly and hard labor.'
August 14, 2026