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The real monster is not who you think: “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” at Roxy’s Downtown
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The real monster is not who you think: “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” at Roxy’s Downtown

The musical version splits the tonal difference between Disney's animation and the original 19th-century novel. Performances run through September 7.

Old songs, new sound: Dani Echo releases latest collection of lovably weird folk tunes
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Old songs, new sound: Dani Echo releases latest collection of lovably weird folk tunes

Released under the moniker Old Man Creaky Bones, "Cold Commodities and Knowing Pains" is a collection of 14 songs written over the past 10 years but only now fully realized and recorded. Echo will perform tracks from the album for the first time this Friday at Harvester Arts.

All the feels: 'Beautiful: The Carole King Musical' at Music Theatre Wichita
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All the feels: 'Beautiful: The Carole King Musical' at Music Theatre Wichita

A strong lead performance and large, diverse cast bring King's multitude of hits to life on the Century II Concert Hall stage. Performances continue through August 25.

Recalculating the equation: 'Tetra Zeros' at Mulberry Art Gallery
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Recalculating the equation: 'Tetra Zeros' at Mulberry Art Gallery

An exhibition of six "self-portraits" is an exploration of multiracial identities. The works will be on view at the Revolutsia gallery through September 13.

What is ‘percent for art?’ About the public art funding program that Wichita arts advocates don’t want to lose
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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.

In “The Devil Raises His Own,” Scott Phillips delivers a dirty story about the seedy side of Hollywood
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In “The Devil Raises His Own,” Scott Phillips delivers a dirty story about the seedy side of Hollywood

In his latest book, former Wichitan Scott Phillips scrapes away the shiny paint of the glamorous movie industry to reveal the pentimento underneath. In the end, the smutty, cynical novel emerges as a cheerful and genuine toast to love.

A new, minimalist adaptation of 'Cyrano de Bergerac' is on stage at Kechi Playhouse
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A new, minimalist adaptation of 'Cyrano de Bergerac' is on stage at Kechi Playhouse

Joseph Urick's version of the 19th-century romantic drama trims the run time and simplifies the cast and staging. Directed by Misty Maynard, the production runs through August 25.

A Wichita woman began studying Indian classical dance to keep her daughter company. Then she opened a school.
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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.

'Echoes of Nature' speaks quietly of war, climate, extinction, grief and beauty
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'Echoes of Nature' speaks quietly of war, climate, extinction, grief and beauty

The exhibition of works by Lora Jost, Scott Jost, Carolyn Goertzen Wedel and Kim Brook are on view at Newton's Carriage Factory Art Gallery through September 13.

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