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🌾 Does Wichita need a new Performing Arts Center?

Yes, yes we do

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Landon Huslig
February 02, 2026

Together With

Good morning, Wichita!

Last call for Dinner Club! Sign ups will close tomorrow night. Come out and meet some new friends (and maybe we will see you after dinner)!

Let’s get to it!

- Landon

We still have a few of our Cityscape Wichita Puzzles left and THIS WEEK only we will be offering free shipping with code WLFreeShipping !

News

Performing Arts Center

Century II

One of the biggest pieces of the Century II debate is how unaccommodating and limited the spaceship is for performing arts.

Yes, we have still hosted big shows like Lion King and Hamilton (both absolutely incredible by the way), but it has been well-known for years that the set up just isn’t ideal for plays and musicals.

Angela Cassette from Music Theatre Wichita answered some of the questions about what we need out of a new performing arts center.

 

Together with Bliss Climbing & Fitness

Bliss Climbing and Fitness summer camps are designed for kids ages 4–14 and combine rock climbing, movement-based challenges, and instructor-led games that focus on teamwork, confidence, and problem solving. Whether your child is brand new to climbing or already loves the gym, each camp is structured to keep kids active, engaged, and supported throughout the day.

Camp offerings include:

  • Mini Summer Camps (ages 4–7) morning sessions

  • Full-day Summer Camps (ages 8–14) running over consecutive days

  • Individualized attention from experienced instructors to help each child grow and succeed

Plus, we’re offering a 15% early bird discount for families who register ahead of time—just use code EARLYSUMMER at checkout.

LOCAL BUSINESS

Opening

  • Amazon Warehouse - Last-Mile Center now Open in Bel Aire - Employing 150 people + 130 drivers

  • Pizza Shuttle - WSU Campus at Braeburn Square - Grand Opening Today

  • Pinnacle Pizza (Arkansas-style) - 832 N Webb Rd

  • Tommy’s Apizza (New Haven Style) - 2330 E Douglas (formerly Varsity Barbershop) near East High - Opening in Mid-April

Anniversary

Black History Month

Black History Month kicked off yesterday. Here is our list of black-owned local businesses. What are we missing?

Snicks Cat Cafe

Congrats to Snicks on celebrating over 200 adoptions in its first year!

NONPROFIT

United Way

United Way of the Plains just received $2.2 million in grant funding to help families stay out of homelessness by helping with rent, utilities, and childcare.

Making new friends as an adult can be weirdly tough. So… we’re making it easier.

We’re excited to announce:

Here’s how it works:

🍽️ Take a quick quiz about your personality, interests, and food preferences.

✨ Get matched with five other Wichitans who fit your vibe (food preferences, budget, life stage, etc.).

📍 Your table of six meets for dinner on Thursday, February 5 at 6:30 PM — the exact restaurant is revealed that morning.
(We’ve heard your feedback about not only doing Tuesdays — tell us what days work best for future meetups.)

🥂 After dinner, all groups are invited to a casual after-meetup to keep the conversation going.

If you’ve been wanting to meet new people in town, this might be the easiest (and most fun) way to do it.

Registration closes Tuesday evening. Spots are almost full — I’d grab yours today.

CIVIL

Pracht Wetlands

The ribbon cutting for the new Pracht Wetlands playground is today at 11am!

Free Microchipping

If you have a pet, Wichita Animal Services is offering free microchipping and 24/7 scanning - first come, first serve to 50 pets each Monday.

Sales Tax Vote Locations

There is a Wichita Sales Tax Election on March 3 if you haven’t heard.

Please check your voting location and double check because some precincts have been temporarily reassigned.

LOCAL

2026 Innovation Awards

That includes several of my friends like Chris Callen, Ricki Ellison, Laura & Chris from Goodwill, our friends at Groover Labs, Ben Sauceda, Learning Lab Wichita, NXTUS, Pando Initiative, and last but not least, our friends at United Way of the Plains (including some of my colleagues Joe and Melissa)!

XV

I can remember back to my high school days listening to local rapper and legend XV.

But did you know that he did a rendition of Home on the Range a few years back for Kansas Day?

Edgar Allen Poe

What does Edgar Allen Poe have to do with Wichita?

I’m not really sure, but check out the Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy coming to Wichita this week!

Survivor Scavenger Hunt

Did you partake in the Survivor 50 Challenge over the weekend?

ICT EXTRA

Wichita Eagle

Here is how you can read the Wichita Eagle for free.

Genealogy Made Easy

Ever wonder about your family history? Let the Derby Public Library help you out!

Daylight Saving Time

What do you think of Daylight Saving Time?

Sam Stevens

Congrats to Sam Stevens who is now #40 in the Official World Golf Ranking.

Job Board

Looking for a new job? 66 new jobs were posted this week! Looking to hire? Post here for all to see!

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Friday 2/6

LIVE MUSIC

Don't see your concert or show here?

SPORTS

That's it for today! Send this to a friend who loves the snow.

Thanks!

- Landon