'The Bridges of Madison County' fizzles at the Forum Theatre
Despite a strong production, the musical is less romantic fantasy than it is cliched commentary on Midwestern existence. Performances continue through March 2.
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News flash: One of Wichita's most interesting art exhibitions is at a senior living community
A wide-ranging fiber show at Larksfield Place is a genuine delight and an easy place to visit. It's on view every day through January 30.
Short films at the Tallgrass Film Festival reflect on the history and landscape of Kansas
"The Interior Frontier," "Color Me Wichita," "Unwarranted: The Senseless Death of Journalist Joan Meyer," and "Electra Wasp” approach Kansas subjects from different directions.
Two kinds of alchemy: Meghan Miller at the E.B. White Gallery and Ann Resnick at the Salina Art Center
In “Dreaming Canopy” and “Tell Me What You Think of Me, Part One: Something to Divine” two very different artists present meditative, deeply engaging work.
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.
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.
What is ‘percent for art?’ About the public art funding program that Wichita arts advocates don’t want to lose
Local arts leaders sounded the alarm after comments from Mayor Lily Wu during last Tuesday’s Wichita City Council meeting. The Council will vote to adopt the proposed 2025 city budget tomorrow.
A Wichita woman began studying Indian classical dance to keep her daughter company. Then she opened a school.
Manasi Kulkarni’s Kalakrit School of Art is part of a growing Indian classical dance community in Wichita. Two different performances will take place this weekend.
Doc Sunback Film Festival to screen 25 short films this weekend, many of which have a Kansas connection
Here's a review roundup of seven shorts filmed in the Sunflower State or made by Kansas filmmakers.