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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.

Emily Christensen August 19, 2024
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.

Anne Welsbacher August 19, 2024
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.

Teri Mott August 14, 2024
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.

Emily Christensen August 09, 2024
'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.

Lori Brack August 07, 2024
'Nobody else is gonna tell my story:' 'Matilda' at Music Theatre Wichita
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'Nobody else is gonna tell my story:' 'Matilda' at Music Theatre Wichita

A strong cast, dazzling technical elements, and the rambunctious joy of children illuminate Roald Dahl’s dark musical. The regional premiere is on at Century II through Sunday.

Anne Welsbacher August 02, 2024
Refreshingly intimate: 'Small Expressions' at the Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum
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Refreshingly intimate: 'Small Expressions' at the Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum

A small-scale textile exhibition organized by the Handweavers Guild of America challenges viewers to discover the subtle details in each piece. "Small Expressions" is on view through August 6.

Edward Faun August 02, 2024
Painting through it: Autumn Noire on 20 years of making art
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Painting through it: Autumn Noire on 20 years of making art

The Wichita-based artist spoke with the SHOUT about the starving artist cliché, artificial intelligence, and living with a disability.

Jacinda Hall July 29, 2024
A shift to the middle: the Mountain Plains Contemporary Art Biennial at the Salina Art Center
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A shift to the middle: the Mountain Plains Contemporary Art Biennial at the Salina Art Center

The regional art center's fourth biennial offers pluralistic perspectives from 62 artists working in 10 states. It's on view through September 1.

Chloe Lang July 26, 2024

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