🌾 Fiasco at WSU

Alright, Already, The Show Goes On

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Landon Huslig
September 19, 2025

 Together With

Good morning, Wichita!

Nobody panic, but an asteroid the size of a skyscraper just passed right by Earth early yesterday. Some things are just better left unknown, at least until after.

Let's get to it!

- Landon

Shocker Madness + Lupe Fiasco

Wichita State’s annual Shocker Madness tips off Saturday, Oct. 4, at 6 p.m. in Charles Koch Arena capped by a live performance from Grammy-winning artist Lupe Fiasco (The Show Goes On, Superstar, Kick Push) - man that takes me back.

The free event also includes team introductions, contests, scrimmages, and Shocktoberfest festivities. Doors open at 5 p.m., first-come seating.

Together with Parade of Homes

The 2025 Fall Parade of Homes is officially live! That means you can start planning your tour today and map out which homes you want to see first.

From modern layouts to timeless designs, the Parade is your chance to explore some of the best new builds in the Wichita area, meet top local builders, and gather inspiration for your own future home.

You’ll have three weekends to make the rounds:

September 20–21 | September 27–28 | October 4–5
(Saturdays & Sundays | 1–5 PM)

✨Start planning your Parade route here: 

LOCAL BUSINESS

Opening

  • Urban Nails - 4817 E Douglas Avenue #250 - Now Open

  • Haven Restaurant & Lounge (specializing in Southern cuisine, cognac, and cocktails) - 315 N Mead in Old Town Square (former Todd Brian’s) - Opening Soon, Exact Date TBD

  • Rooted Hair Co. - 618 W Douglas - Opening 11/1

  • 7 Brew - 3505 N Rock Rd in former spot of IHOP (to be torn down) - Opening Spring 2026, construction to start Winter 2025

For Sale

Oktoberfest

October is still a week and a half away, but the Oktoberfest festivities start this weekend.

Anniversary

What is your business or organization anniversary? (it doesn’t have to be this month, we just want to have it on record to celebrate you!)

NON-PROFIT

Tallgrass Film Festival Lineup is Live!

The full 2025 lineup has been announced, and Tallpasses are your ticket to experience it all. Secure yours now and get access to Wichita’s biggest celebration of independent film.

Together with The Podcast Room

Have you always wanted to start a podcast, but don’t know where to start?

Let’s stop you right there.

Call Troy at The Podcast Room and let the Trussell Media Studios team take care of you.

All you have to do is show up and chat.

CIVIL

Become a Documenter

Have you ever thought about becoming a Documenter yourself? Join the next Orientation on Monday, August 25 (5:30–7:30 p.m. at the Oaklawn Activity Center) to learn how you can get paid to attend public meetings and take notes that make local government more accessible.

Share Your Priorities for Wichita’s Next City Manager

The City is seeking input from residents through a short survey, open until October 8, 2025. The survey, created by the resident-led Selection Advisory Committee and CPS HR Consulting, will help shape the search for Wichita’s next City Manager.

Take the survey in English, Spanish, or Vietnamese.

LOCAL

Margarita Festival

Festive ICT throws some of the best parties in town and you don’t want to miss Margarita Festival tomorrow at Naftzger Park!

Run 316

Congrats to Run 316 on a year of running! If you want to celebrate, head out tomorrow at Sedgwick County Park.

Lego Mural

Shoutout to the Wichita Public Schools for a dope 101,000 brick lego massive mural.

State Fair Attendance

Over 300,000 people went out to Hutch over the 9-day Kansas State Fair, but this is a hair down from last year. Some reasons for the drop could be the heavy rain which caused some parking issues. Did you go?

Uncorked

Do you have your tickets for the Uncorked event next week at Grace Hill Winery?

Recycle & Get Wild Lights Tickets

From Sept. 19–24, recycle small electronics at any Wichita-area Cox store and get a free ticket to Wild Lights at the Sedgwick County Zoo (limit two per household). The e-recycling event wraps up on World Gorilla Day, Sept. 24 and Wild Lights runs Oct. 15–Dec. 21. Details here.

Wine & Dine-osaur in Derby

Sip local wines and brews among the dinos at Field Station: Dinosaurs on Sept. 25, 5–8 p.m. Enjoy appetizers, live music from The Nailbiters, and a souvenir wine glass with your $40 ticket. Ages 21+ only, registration due Sept. 22.

New Music Release

A new local track drops on all streaming platforms Friday, Sept. 19. Listen to the final version here, now featuring pedal steel and saxophone.

Shoutouts:

  • 🎨 Mara McElgunn — Cover art (local Wichita artist & owner of Mac & Made)

  • 🎸 Colin Croom — Pedal Steel Guitar (Waxahatchee, Twin Peaks)

  • 🎷 Dima Faustov — Saxophone (session player from Ukraine)

ICT Extra

Top clicks of the week 🖱️

Best Donuts in Wichita

EB ran the whole 16 team bracket to find the best donuts in Wichita and Crispy Donuts won. I can’t say I disagree. They are dang good donuts. Do you agree?

Shriners

The Kansas Shrine Bowl (football) raised $140k+ for the Shriner’s Children's.

Thank you to all of our Wichita Life Insiders!

The first monthly giveaway (value of $20+ that is only open to those Insiders) will happen at the end of the month.

Want to support what we are doing? Click here to join!

Click the banner above to view the full event calendar

Weekend

Friday 9/19

Saturday 9/20

LIVE MUSIC

Don't see your concert or show here?

SPORTS

*Bold = Home

That's it for today! Send this to someone listens to Lupe Fiasco.

Thanks!

- Landon