A graffiti-covered music festival lands in downtown Wichita this weekend
With funding from Chase Koch, the first annual Elsewhere Fest & Conference seeks to transform St. Francis and Emporia Streets — and the local music economy.
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‘The world as it is must always be available to writers:’ An interview with Holly Wilson
In her debut novel “Kittentits,” the Nickerson, Kansas native introduces us to Molly, a potty-mouth 10-year-old who runs away from home to find her idol and raise the dead.
Why Wichita’s Century II is salvaged but not quite saved
Wichita’s Century II convention center and a historic library remain intact. But the story of their survival is unfinished, and it leaves lingering questions about the community and how it will make decisions about the future of its riverfront.
Star of MTW's 'Gypsy' finds purpose both on stage and from behind a pulpit
The Rev. Dr. Karen Robu's career took an unexpected turn when she joined the ministry — but she's still one of Wichita's most respected actors.
The Keeper of the Plains turns 50
Photos by Fernando Salazar capture Blackbear Bosin's iconic sculpture, easily Wichita's most enduring symbol.
This ‘Satieday,’ a vexing premiere will unfold across Wichita
A group of Friends University faculty organized the daylong, multisite marathon performance that promises to reflect composer Erik Satie’s quirky personality.
Off-Broadway, a Kansas playwright meditates on the labor that defines us
Majkin Holmquist’s "Stargazers" concludes its five-week run at New York's Connelly Theater this week.
‘We are all looking for walls.’ Kansas muralists share hopes, concerns for the future of public art
‘Urban Canvas: Exploring Muralism in Wichita’ at the Ulrich Museum of Art highlights work by artists including Armando Minjárez, Ellamonique Baccus, Ric Dunwoody, Connie Fiorella Fitzpatrick and Chris Garcia.
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.