Vivian Zavataro to depart the Ulrich Museum of Art for a new job in California
Plans for a new vault, increased attendance, and a capable staff leave the Wichita State Museum ‘better than I found it,’ she said.
September 16, 2026
Nearly 1 in 5 Wichita adults struggle with literacy. New initiative seeks solutions.
The Wichita Journalism Collaborative's new 'Beyond Words: Wichita’s Reading Crisis' initiative aims to raise awareness about literacy struggles.
September 15, 2026
‘Tosca,’ ‘Cav/Pag’ anchor Wichita Grand Opera’s new season
Other 2026-27 offerings include 'Amahl and the Night Visitors,' 'The Light in the Piazza,' the Vienna Boys Choir
September 08, 2026
The lore behind the viral Seneca Street Liquor jingle that took over TikTok
Maxx James doesn’t work for the Wichita liquor store, nor is he a customer. Yet the improbably catchy tune he created with childhood friend Caleb Hope is on everybody’s FYP.
September 06, 2026Our free email newsletter is like having a friend who always knows what's happening
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Nearly 20% of Kansas adults struggle with reading. Here's what that means for them and the state
Studies show that about one in five adults in Kansas can decipher letters and even read simple words. But they can’t read well enough to understand instruction manuals, healthcare forms or safety warnings.
September 12, 2026
Stay for the spectacle: Music Theatre Wichita's 'Les Misérables'
Despite minor quibbles, a masterful cast and crew deliver a spectacular season closer for MTW.
September 10, 2026
Artists assemble metaphor and meaning in the Lincoln Art Center’s invitational ‘Figure of Speech’
In an invitational exhibition of 24 works, Kansas artists find their own connections between language and embodiment.
September 06, 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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Wichita’s Regina Klenjoski Dance Company premieres 'Adieu' at New Dance Partners in Overland Park
RKDC will perform new work by choreographer Katarzyna Skarpetowska.
September 16, 2026
Eco-artist Jenny Kendler and The Land Institute announce 'House of Water' art installation
Prairie Festival 2026 attendees get a firsthand look at the multiyear eco-art project September 25-27.
September 16, 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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The lore behind the viral Seneca Street Liquor jingle that took over TikTok
Maxx James doesn’t work for the Wichita liquor store, nor is he a customer. Yet the improbably catchy tune he created with childhood friend Caleb Hope is on everybody’s FYP.
September 06, 2026
John Legend helps usher in a new beginning for the Orpheum Theatre
The performance served as a door onto the past and a mirror of Wichita now.
September 03, 2026Theater
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Stay for the spectacle: Music Theatre Wichita's 'Les Misérables'
Despite minor quibbles, a masterful cast and crew deliver a spectacular season closer for MTW.
September 10, 2026
That unwavering Canadian kindness: ‘Come from Away’ at Roxy’s
An ensemble of strong singers and actors portrays the multitudes impacted by the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
September 01, 2026Visual Art
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Artists assemble metaphor and meaning in the Lincoln Art Center’s invitational ‘Figure of Speech’
In an invitational exhibition of 24 works, Kansas artists find their own connections between language and embodiment.
September 06, 2026
Photos: The Grand Maritime Bazaar offers a different kind of art-buying experience
Ramon Fonseca & the Salmon Roe Collective created an immersive, Victorian-inspired pop-up art market in downtown Wichita.
August 29, 2026