Exhibition traces the history of Mennonite immigration to the Midwest
Family heirlooms, travel items link immigrant stories to lives in the Midwest at the end of the 19th century, on view at the Kauffman Museum at Bethel College through June 1.
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In its 53rd year, the Wichita Jazz Festival adds a local history lesson
The 2025 festival, which takes place April 22-26, includes performances by April May Webb, Matt Wilson & Peter Erskine — plus an event celebrating Wichita jazz history.
Old punks on the block
A new podcast warmly remembers a Wichita punk era nearly forgotten (even by its own members)
From pinball wizard to cult leader: ‘The Who’s Tommy’ at the Forum Theatre
Thoughtful direction and a hardworking cast bring joy to a dark and challenging musical. Performances of ‘The Who’s Tommy' run through October 5.
In his new book, Patrick Joseph O'Connor situates Wichita within the history of the blues
The author will promote "Wichita Blues: Music in the African American Community" during appearances this fall in Topeka and Wichita, beginning with the Kansas Book Festival on September 28.
Bygone Friends University museum housed curious collections
Pieces of the Fellow-Reeve Museum, which once occupied the upper floors of the iconic Davis Administration Building, are still on view at the Derby Historical Museum. The exhibits reflect what early 20th-century Wichita residents found notable and worthy of preservation.