Breaking through to freedom: Tchaikovsky and Shostakovich at the Wichita Symphony
On October 24, young pianst Clayton Stephenson and the Wichita Symphony Orchestra gave an intense, energetic performance.
October 29, 2026
Wichita filmmakers make their directorial debut with horror comedy 'Stoned Inn'
Key Tawn Toothman and Naythan Smith assembled a diverse cast, including Maximum James, Don Winsor, Jessa Jupiter Flux, and Danny Trejo.
October 28, 2026
Multi-location exhibition celebrates Lindsborg’s 1970s art scene
Nearly 150 works by by 77 artists are on view at the Mingenback Art Center, Prairie Sea, Smoky Valley Arts & Folklife Center, and Birger Sandzén Memorial Gallery.
October 27, 2026
Wichita Community Theatre unearths creepy classic ‘The Haunting of Hill House’
Who’s in charge: Scientists, ghosts, mental illness — or the estate itself?
October 26, 2026Our free email newsletter is like having a friend who always knows what's happening
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Out & about with The SHOUT: Raymer Society art auction
Going once, going twice ... a year! Lindsborg's regular art auction is an entertaining way to add to your collection.
October 27, 2026
Mark Arts' National Watercolor Exhibition illustrates the possibilities of water media
Some 60 artists from across the U.S. artists flaunt technical ability in the annual juried exhibition.
October 25, 2026
Updates: 'Death Itself,' how D. Vour's doing on 'King of Drag'
Joe Worley is crowdfunding for his annual horror anthology 'Death Itself' Anna Andersen reviewed Volume 2 in 2025. This year's 34-page comic anthology will feature four short stories from Midwestern artists. The Kickstarter page for Vol. 4 lists the new stories and their contributors: "
October 23, 2026In the Galleries
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In the Galleries: 'Past & Present' at the Wichita Art Museum
The exhibition creates conversations between new and well-loved works in the museum's collection.
October 15, 2026
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, 2026Announcements
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Classical Revolution ICT returns for Halloween edition of 'Cider & Strings'
Costumes are welcome at this casual performance of classical music at White Crow Cider Company.
October 28, 2026
ICTRep to present 'Red Velvet' by Lolita Chakrabarti
The play about race, art, betrayal, and social change opens November 13 at the Fisch Haus.
October 28, 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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Wichita filmmakers make their directorial debut with horror comedy 'Stoned Inn'
Key Tawn Toothman and Naythan Smith assembled a diverse cast, including Maximum James, Don Winsor, Jessa Jupiter Flux, and Danny Trejo.
October 28, 2026
Documentary presents American Girl dolls — and their creators — as feminist icons
Christy Wegener's 'All American Girls' is a selection at Wichita's Tallgrass Film Festival.
October 17, 2026Music
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Breaking through to freedom: Tchaikovsky and Shostakovich at the Wichita Symphony
On October 24, young pianst Clayton Stephenson and the Wichita Symphony Orchestra gave an intense, energetic performance.
October 29, 2026
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, 2026Theater
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Wichita Community Theatre unearths creepy classic ‘The Haunting of Hill House’
Who’s in charge: Scientists, ghosts, mental illness — or the estate itself?
October 26, 2026
‘The Woman in Black’ haunts downtown Wichita
Roxy’s ushers in the Halloween season with theater tricks and powerful storytelling.
October 13, 2026Visual Art
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Multi-location exhibition celebrates Lindsborg’s 1970s art scene
Nearly 150 works by by 77 artists are on view at the Mingenback Art Center, Prairie Sea, Smoky Valley Arts & Folklife Center, and Birger Sandzén Memorial Gallery.
October 27, 2026
Out & about with The SHOUT: Raymer Society art auction
Going once, going twice ... a year! Lindsborg's regular art auction is an entertaining way to add to your collection.
October 27, 2026