John Legend helps usher in a new beginning for the Orpheum Theatre
The performance served as a door onto the past and a mirror of Wichita now.
September 03, 2026Reviews
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That unwavering Canadian kindness: ‘Come from Away’ at Roxy’s
An ensemble of strong singers and actors portrays the multitudes impacted by the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
September 01, 2026
Artist-driven and unrepeatable: The Wichita Symphony’s ‘Neon Strings’
The WSO Connects program featured music by minimalist composer Philip Glass and new-wave pop hits in a concert at Odd Fellow Hall.
August 31, 2026
Wichita Forever Fest showed the strength of Wichita’s music scene
The ambitious new event criss-crossed genres and the city itself, proving that local musicians have what it takes.
August 27, 2026
American Memeplex: James Gates' 'Hot Sandwiches in 2026* (*some served cold)'
Load your plate with culture sandwiches through August 29 at Harvester Arts
August 23, 2026
Find catharsis in Music Theatre Wichita’s ‘Hairspray’
Despite technical glitches, this production of the iconic musical displays strong ensemble chops and colorful set and costume designs.
August 20, 2026
The architecture of accumulation: Joshua Cross, Karen Holliday & Rachel Epp Buller at the Carriage Factory
With 'Pressed, Pieces, and Presence,' the Newton gallery continues its 'lineage of raw assembly and hard labor.'
August 14, 2026
Expeditions in Laughland: 'The Explorer’s Club' at ICTRep
This critic hasn't spent such a pleasurable two hours in quite some time.
August 13, 2026
How Wichita's relationship with 'Tripodal' has evolved over a half century
James Rosati's 1972 modernist sculpture was part of a larger movement across the country. With time (and a time capsule), the work has gained some respect from the city it was built for.
August 08, 2026