Vivian Zavataro to depart the Ulrich Museum of Art for a new job in California
Plans for a new vault, increased attendance, and a capable staff leave the Wichita State Museum ‘better than I found it,’ she said.
September 16, 2026News
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Nearly 1 in 5 Wichita adults struggle with literacy. New initiative seeks solutions.
The Wichita Journalism Collaborative's new 'Beyond Words: Wichita’s Reading Crisis' initiative aims to raise awareness about literacy struggles.
September 15, 2026
Nearly 20% of Kansas adults struggle with reading. Here's what that means for them and the state
Studies show that about one in five adults in Kansas can decipher letters and even read simple words. But they can’t read well enough to understand instruction manuals, healthcare forms or safety warnings.
September 12, 2026
‘Tosca,’ ‘Cav/Pag’ anchor Wichita Grand Opera’s new season
Other 2026-27 offerings include 'Amahl and the Night Visitors,' 'The Light in the Piazza,' the Vienna Boys Choir
September 08, 2026
The lore behind the viral Seneca Street Liquor jingle that took over TikTok
Maxx James doesn’t work for the Wichita liquor store, nor is he a customer. Yet the improbably catchy tune he created with childhood friend Caleb Hope is on everybody’s FYP.
September 06, 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
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
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