WSO's approaching season pairs notable contemporaries with classic icons
The 2026-27 Wichita Symphony Orchestra lineup includes works from luminaries as diverse as Beethoven, Tina Turner, Mozart, John Williams, and Nickel Creek's Chris Thile.
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Susan Mayo’s new orchestra work 'Malaqatin Meetings' brings together two cultures, three works of art, dozens of community musicians
The cellist and composer’s first work for orchestra premiered last month in Winfield, Kansas. The last performance takes place May 19 in Arkansas City.
Heavy hitters on an overflowing stage: Wichita Symphony Orchestra and Chorus present Verdi's Requiem
Maestro Daniel Hege and WSO chorus master Ryan Beeken led a sizable group of musicians in a memorable performance.
Out and about with The SHOUT: Salsa Night with Tumbáo
Culture, community, and dancing' is the easiest way to describe salsa night here in Wichita, Kansas. But its some you've got to experience for yourself.
Central Standard Bluegrass Band brings their peppy, hopeful brand of 'jam grass' to a Wichita microbrewery every Tuesday night
Our critic caught a set at Central Standard Brewing in late March.
How the most die-hard marching band members spend their offseason
ICT Winds performs on the new Sunflower Indoor Performing Arts Association circuit. The group competes in the winter guard world championships later this month.
Seven glorious things about Bridget Everett
A national tour brought the multi-faceted performer to Kansas City's Uptown Theater, only a couple hours' drive from her hometown of Manhattan, Kansas.
Photos: Mike Coykendall, Freedy Johnston & Bill Goffrier at Central Standard Brewing
Three Kansas musicians convened for an acoustic show and storytelling session on Super Bowl Sunday.
An unexpected double-header: Valentine's Day weekend at the Wichita Symphony
Concerts 'Voyage to Vienna: Haydn & Brahms' and 'Tango Caliente' featured earnest, focused playing and arresting performances.