'It's always been about a love of stories': Jesse Koza on opera, 'Dido and Aeneas'
Koza directs Opera Kansas' upcoming production of one of the oldest English-language operas.
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Emporia Art Center project sends valentines to seniors
The Emporia Arts Center's "Project Share the Love" collects handmade valentines for residents of senior living communities.
Rick Bumgardner back in at Roxy's Downtown
Ten weeks after Bumgardner's public resignation, the theater announced the reinstatement of its longtime artistic director.
Vinyl is back for another round at local sellers’ markets, bars and stores
The national resurgence of vinyl records is reflected in central Kansas, where collectors have built both collections and community.
Up next at Wichita Community Theatre: ‘The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940’
Opening night looms; lives are at stake. The show runs January 22-February 1.
𝗔𝗻 𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗿’𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗿𝘆 𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲’𝘀 𝗗𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿
ICTRep’s production of “Silent Sky,” based on the true story of 19th-century astronomer Henrietta Leavitt, opens January 22 for one weekend only.
Court documents: Wichita actor targeted teenager online, in text messages
Cody LaCrone said he met his alleged victim at Roxy's Downtown, but The SHOUT has confirmed they did not perform there together.
‘Wichita has a way of shaping you’: Kimberly Paige on her musical journey
How one of Wichita’s most compelling voices blends discipline, authenticity, and connection to create her distinct blend of soul, R&B and jazz
After a busy 2025, lots of new public-art projects are on the horizon
What we learned by taking a close look at public art in Wichita over the course of this year.