'The Bridges of Madison County' fizzles at the Forum Theatre
Despite a strong production, the musical is less romantic fantasy than it is cliched commentary on Midwestern existence. Performances continue through March 2.
February 18, 2025Reviews
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Meadowlark Press enters its 11th year of publishing voices from the Great Plains
To celebrate, Skyler Lovelace reviews poetry volumes by Tyler Robert Sheldon, Olive L. Sullivan, and Laura Lee Washburn from the small press' back catalog.
February 15, 2025
Landscapes and memory shimmer in selections from Barton Community College art collection
The college's new president and his wife curated "Executive Collection," on view at the Shafer Art Gallery in Great Bend, Kansas, through March 1.
February 11, 2025
‘Avian Migrations’ bridges technological, organic modes of expression
The Advanced Learning Library centerpiece is an interactive sculpture controlled passively by its patrons.
February 07, 2025
A joyful celebration of Wichita drag artists: Lydia Humphreys at CityArts
At a fraught moment for drag artists, Humphreys' exhibition celebrates the creativity and self-determination inherent in drag. It's on view through February 23.
February 04, 2025
Stitches in Time: 'À La Mode' at Mark Arts
An exhibition exploring the power of fashion includes works in a variety of mediums by more than 40 artists. It's on view at the community art center through March 15.
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Friendship on deck: '[title of show]' at Roxy’s Downtown
More than a gimmick, this musical about writing a musical celebrates not only theater but the vital importance of friendship. It's on stage Wednesdays-Saturdays through February 1.
January 21, 2025
A twinning combination: Artists A+B at the Wichita Art Museum
In WAM's fifth Regional Creatives exhibition, twin artists from Rose Hill, Kansas, present 13 visual double sonnets — each the size of a pair of twin beds.
January 14, 2025
News flash: One of Wichita's most interesting art exhibitions is at a senior living community
A wide-ranging fiber show at Larksfield Place is a genuine delight and an easy place to visit. It's on view every day through January 30.
January 03, 2025