🌾 You like puzzles?

You like puzzles?

There are 122 days until Christmas so we’re starting to think ahead.

We are working with a local artist on a Wichita design we think you all will really love with the goal of turning it into a 1000 piece puzzle worthy of gifting to someone you love (or keeping for yourself, we don’t judge).

But before we pull the trigger, we would like to know:

Together with Meritrust Credit Union

Meritrust Credit Union has some great resources for every member.

Yep, every single member.

One of those resources is called Balance. It gives members looking for financial advice access to tips and tools 24/7 through a digital learning resource. It’s packed with some amazing things like articles, calculators, webinars, and more that can help you learn about financial well-being and take control of your money.

If you’ve been meaning to get a better handle on your finances, this is a great place to start, and Meritrust offers it to members for FREE.

This is just one of the many ways Meritrust helps members improve their financial lives. Check out Balance through Meritrust here.

LOCAL BUSINESS

Opening

• Elisabeth’s Lounge (R&B, African food, and culture) - 6160 E 21st Stt N - Now Open

• Vivre (upscale coffee shop offering coffee, cocktails, and retail clothing) - 3221 N Ridge Rd (Suite 101) - Opening in November

• Paleteria Chihuahua - 500 E Central Ave (formerly My Tho) - Now Open

• Waaargh Hammer Gaming - 8999 W Central Ave - Now Open

• Chicken Salad Chick (1st location) - 10240 W 29th St North - Opening in mid-December

• Chicken Salad Chick (2nd location) - 2600 N rock Rd in Derby - Opening in February

Expanding

• Meddy’s - 21st and Greenwich - expanding into the Edible Arrangements space and adding 80 more seats

Kylee Kelce

We all know you love Taylor Swift who is engaged (probably) to Travis Kelce, brother to Jason Kelce whose wife, Kylee Kelce, is the true star.

Kylee just gave a big shoutout on her podcast to the new baby hippo Mars over at Tanganyika.

NON-PROFIT

Taste of Italy

The Taste of Italy fundraiser for the Bel Aire Lions Club is scheduled for November 8th.

Together with Fly ICT

Win a FREE Trip to DC

Make plans to make history.

American Airlines is now offering daily nonstop flights from Wichita (ICT) to Washington Reagan National Airport (DCA).

Whether it’s for business or just for fun to explore our nations capitol, it has never been easier to get to DC.

What’s stopping you from seeing the Lincoln Memorial, White House, the Smithsonian Museum or the cherry blossoms?

I can tell you what isn’t - a connection.

Want a chance to win a FREE trip to DC (flights + hotel + parking)? Click here.

CIVIL

Planeview

The City of Wichita City Council just approved a new $9.9 million, 18,400 sq-ft Planeview Community Center.

LOCAL

Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience

We had a chance to stop by the new Van Gogh experience at 3535 Rock Rd Suite 100 (kind of by Sam’s Club and Planet Fitness on Rock Rd).

It shows off his famous work in ways you’ve never seen.

Rest in Peace

If you went to Riverfest this year, you may have met the 51st Admiral Windwagon Smith, Alan Howarter.

He meant a lot to a lot of people. He passed away last week. Rest in Peace to one of the good ones.

King Kung Fu

King Kung Fu is one of those historic pieces of culture 🤌 that Wichita has produced.

Lucky for you, starting tomorrow you can also get it on Blu-Ray.

Dakari

Wichita meet Dakari!

The Sedgwick County Zoo just announced the fourth healthy baby elephant calf this year!

Zuberi is a first time mama and gave birth at 7:24am yesterday to Dakari which means one who brings happiness in Swahili!

Zoo guests will not be able to see Zuberi and Dakari quite yet as baby and mama are bonding privately.

Sunflower Fields

It’s sunflower szn.

The rain may have messed with your plans for picture perfect…pictures, so be sure to call ahead.

Downtown Wichita Action Plan

Don’t forget to make your voice heard at the Final Open House on Wednesday for the Downtown Wichita Action Plan.

ICT EXTRA

Can you zine?

Zines are all the rave these days. Should we start a print Wichita Life zine?

Home of the Week

Pretty crazy what you can get for $1.29 million in Wichita.

WSU President

The WSU President Rick Muma is about to release a new book tomorrow called Student Centered, innovative Driven.

Puppies

Kudos to the Kansas Humane Society on rescuing 6 puppies form a Wichita storm drain.

Monday 8/25

• Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience | 3535 N Rock Rd | All Week

• Monday Bike Night | Shamrock | 2pm

Tuesday 8/26

• Sip n Shop | FernaCHer | 11am

• South Central Regional Golf | Sierra Hills Golf Club | 5pm

• Culinary Workshop: Global Grilling | 1307 N Rock Rd | 6pm

• City Council Meeting | City Hall | 7pm

• Bird Girl World Premiere! | Boulevard Theatres at Old Town | 7pm

Wednesday 8/27

• Ladies Beachy Keen Bingo Luncheon | Candle Club | 11am

• Lofi Book Night | Grow | 5pm

• Chill Before the Storm: Easing Anxiety Before It Starts | Flying Pig | 6pm

• Wine/Spirits Workshop: Wines of Mexico Flight | 1307 N Rock Rd | 6pm

• Community Night | Mid-America All-Indian Museum | 6pm

• Gnome De Plume Book Club | Hopping Gnome | 6:30pm

• Bachman-Turner Overdrive: Roll on Down the Highway 2025 Tour | Park City Arena | 7:30pm

Thursday 8/28

• Roots in Reason: Lunchtime Lecture Series | Botanica | 12pm

• Fall 2025 Exhibition Opening Celebration | Ulrich Museum of Art | 5:30pm

• Book Club for Summer & Fall | Botanica | 5:30pm

• Wandering Wildflower Walk | Great Plains Nature Center | 6pm

• 2025 Planeta Venus Latino Award Dinner | WAM | 6pm

• First Draft Improv | Mosley Street Melodrama | 7pm

• Evita | Roxy’s | 7:30pm

LIVE MUSIC

Don't see your concert or show here?

​Be sure to submit it on our website so we don't miss it!

SPORTS