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, 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, 2026
Artist-driven and unrepeatable: The Wichita Symphony’s ‘Neon Strings’
The WSO Connects program featured music by minimalist composer Philip Glass and new-wave pop hits in a concert at Odd Fellow Hall.
August 31, 2026
What’s Happening at The SHOUT: What we saw, heard & felt at the Kansas Arts Network Conference
The gathering of arts workers reminded us of the power of art and community.
August 30, 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
Photos: Wichita's historic Orpheum Theatre shows off newly renovated interior
The theater reopens to the public on Sunday after a 15-month closure and $13 million renovation project.
August 27, 2026
Wichita Forever Fest showed the strength of Wichita’s music scene
The ambitious new event criss-crossed genres and the city itself, proving that local musicians have what it takes.
August 27, 2026
American Memeplex: James Gates' 'Hot Sandwiches in 2026* (*some served cold)'
Load your plate with culture sandwiches through August 29 at Harvester Arts
August 23, 2026
Find catharsis in Music Theatre Wichita’s ‘Hairspray’
Despite technical glitches, this production of the iconic musical displays strong ensemble chops and colorful set and costume designs.
August 20, 2026
After 15 years, the nomadic Forum Theatre has a home
Built from 'good bones,' the longtime Wichita theater opens the doors to its new space on September 10.
August 19, 2026
The architecture of accumulation: Joshua Cross, Karen Holliday & Rachel Epp Buller at the Carriage Factory
With 'Pressed, Pieces, and Presence,' the Newton gallery continues its 'lineage of raw assembly and hard labor.'
August 14, 2026
Expeditions in Laughland: 'The Explorer’s Club' at ICTRep
This critic hasn't spent such a pleasurable two hours in quite some time.
August 13, 2026
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
Wichita Art Museum announces major new acquisitions
In the past year the museum has acquired works by historical and contemporary artists including Grandma Moses, Elizabeth Catlett, Rashid Johnson and Nick Cave
August 09, 2026
How Wichita's relationship with 'Tripodal' has evolved over a half century
James Rosati's 1972 modernist sculpture was part of a larger movement across the country. With time (and a time capsule), the work has gained some respect from the city it was built for.
August 08, 2026
Something different: Music festival returns with new partners, new approach
Chase Koch's Somewhere Fest ended its relationship with Midtopia earlier this year, moved its festival from June to September, and added country acts to the lineup.
August 05, 2026
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
‘The Explorers Club’ opens ICTRep’s 2026-27 season
The off-Broadway satire skewers Victorian British pomp.
August 01, 2026