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, 2026
In Tyler W. Moore's 'Brimstone Terrace, hell is what you make it
The animated feature film about a lawyer navigating the afterlife screens Friday and Saturday at the Tallgrass Film Festival in Wichita.
October 15, 2026
Kansas filmmakers shine in shorts program at Tallgrass Film Festival
The Wichita festival will screen a mix of documentaries and narrative films during the Kansas Shorts block on Sunday.
October 14, 2026
‘The Woman in Black’ haunts downtown Wichita
Roxy’s ushers in the Halloween season with theater tricks and powerful storytelling.
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In the Galleries: Marc Bosworth at CityArts
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Wichita Symphony Orchestra, Clayton Stephenson celebrate 'Defiance'
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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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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, 2026
In Tyler W. Moore's 'Brimstone Terrace, hell is what you make it
The animated feature film about a lawyer navigating the afterlife screens Friday and Saturday at the Tallgrass Film Festival in Wichita.
October 15, 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 Woman in Black’ haunts downtown Wichita
Roxy’s ushers in the Halloween season with theater tricks and powerful storytelling.
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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.
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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.
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