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Landon Huslig
September 12, 2025

 Together With

Good morning, Wichita!

I don’t want to jinx it, but my crystal ball says we have 1 more week in the 80s before we head down to the 70 degrees for a while.

Let's get to it!

- Landon

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Can you spot Candace and I?

This is the most excited I’ve been since we sat front row at the Final Four to watch the Shockers in college.

We are re-launching Wichita Life Insiders which is an exclusive club for our biggest supporters.

So what is it?

When you join Wichita Life Insiders, you will directly support these emails and the way we cover Wichita news and events. The membership also comes with a few perks we think you will like:

  • Support independent news coverage

  • Monthly Member Only Giveaways (worth $20+)

  • Monthly Event Calendar

  • Shoutout in our Email Newsletter

  • 20% Wichita Life Shop Discount

And we’re just getting started. We are working with partners to offer up even more awesome benefits.

Wichita Life Insiders is now accepting members.

Together with Prairie Fire Marathon

We have 1 month to go until October 12 i.e. the next Prairie Fire Marathon, Half-Marathon, 5k, and more race day!

While this may not be enough time to train for a full or half marathon (or maybe it is, I wouldn’t know), you have time to get a few runs in before the 5K or the Mayor’s Friendly 5K!

This is your sign to sign up today so that you can’t back out tomorrow.

In the words of a supportive friend “You can do it!”

LOCAL BUSINESS

Opening

Closing

Moving

  • Bella Vita Bistro - Now Closed at 120 N West St → moving to 9506 W Central (former Magic Wok / Fusion Restaurant and Catering space) - Hoping to Open by 10/1

Anniversary

TempleLive

The TempleLive music and entertainment venue that lived in the Wichita Scottish Rite Center has officially closed after TempleLive nationwide shuts down.

The historic building will be sold in the future.

Ninth Floor Club

You may have heard of the Petroleum Club, but have you heard of the Ninth Floor Club?

That is the new name of the Petroleum Club. The ninth floor of the Ruffin Building downtown has a new upscale dining room and top-floor views.

New Anchor Owners

It was acquired in July by a few locals including Wichita realtor Bobbie Lane, her husband Jonathan Lane (Lane Insurance Group), and Adam Churc (Parabolic Construction).

NON-PROFIT

Shepherds’ Way and Outdoor Mentors

I don’t like to pick favorites, but it is hard not to when it is an old friend.

If you’d like to support two incredible non-profits AND enter to win a Harley, check this out. Come support Shepherd’s Way and Pass it On -Outdoor Mentors’. Raffle ends on Monday!

Holiday Galleria

Holiday Galleria is back October 2–5, celebrating 20 years of bringing Wichita an upscale shopping experience you won’t want to miss. Hosted by the Junior League of Wichita, this annual event features unique merchants, fun surprises, and supports projects that build a better community. Mark your calendars and get ready to shop for a cause!

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: 

CIVIL

Recovery Month

The City of Wichita officially recognizes September as Recovery Month as an initiative led by Wichita Recovery Coalition.

Fall Clean-Up

Downtown Wichita is hosting its first Fall Clean-Up this Friday 9/12 (today) from 9 a.m.–noon. Volunteers will help repaint Gallery Alley’s brick pathway, plant trees, and pick up litter to keep downtown looking its best.

School Swap

The Wichita schools will be selling former Clark Elementary School to The Classical School of Wichita and former Payne Elementary to Pyxis.

LOCAL

Autumn and Art

Autumn & Art is the premier al fresco art show and is a great time. It’s right here at Bradley Fair. The Patron Party tickets are no longer available, but are available at the door tonight until it sells out.

Otherwise the event is free all weekend long, so come on by! There is even a Wichitan participating.

Tyler Hubbard

Tyler Hubbard from Florida Georgia Line is bringing his hits like Cruise to the home of the Wind Surge! See you there?

Kansas State Fair

The State fair is still going strong. After some heavy rains, you may read about parking.

Local Animals

There must be something in the water between the Sedgwick County Zoo and Tanganyika.

Sedgwick County Zoo is closing in on its $10 million elephant barn expansion after their baby boom.

Meanwhile, Tanganyika just welcome four new giraffes born within weeks of each other.

On the Foundation side of things, Tanganyika is now selling tickets for their Fallapalooza event where you can get in for just $20!

ICT Extra

Top clicks of the week 🖱️

Suicide Prevention Month

Kudos to Trey Dulaney who is planning his 250 mile-run across Kansas in honor of Suicide Prevention Month.

Pothole

When is a pothole, more than a pothole?

Click the banner above to view the full event calendar

Weekend

Friday 9/12

Saturday 9/13

Sunday 9/14

LIVE MUSIC

Don't see your concert or show here?

SPORTS

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Thanks!

- Landon