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Together with the Wichita Jazz Festival

The Wichita Jazz Festival is back April 23-26!

Did you know the Wichita Jazz Festival has been bringing the biggest names to Wichita since 1972?! This year’s musical lineup is no exception!

• April 23 - Donna Tucker with the DelanoJazzOrchestra

• April 24 - Peter Erskine with Alan Pasqua and Scott Colley

• April 25 - WSU Jazz Invitational with Pat Bianchi and Dan Wilson

• April 26 - April May Webb with Randall Haywood followed by Matt Wilson’s Good Trouble

LOCAL BUSINESS

Opening

• Victory Sports Bar - 418 N Andover Road, Rd - Now Open

• Abode Bar & Bistro - 837 N Andover Rd, Andover - Now Open (Bistro side opens on Friday 4/18)

• Point Nine - 1533 N Andover Rd, Andover - Opening in June Tentatively

Best Wings in Wichita

According to the loyal followers of the biggest food blogger in town, our friend Wichita by EB, the best wings in Wichita can be found at Nelson’s Kitchen.

4 The People Barber Lounge

Are you familiar with barber culture in Wichita?

STARTUP

NXSTAGE Customer Traction Cohort

Congrats to the 19 Kansas entrepreneurs who graduated from the newest cohort from NXTUS.

Congrats to Exemplify Leadership, Good Works Talent, NPWR Training, Phy-Cy.X Security Group, POURPIS, Reliant Merchant Services, and Van-Go! Transport Services that are from Wichita!

#WichitaLife

Wichita meet Bomani! Our newest friend at the Sedgwick County Zoo!

Use #WichitaLife to get your post in the Wichita Life Update!

Together with Bliss Climbing & Fitness

Ready to try something new?

At Wichita’s only full-service indoor climbing gym, everyone is welcome—no experience needed. Whether you're chasing a new adventure, switching up your fitness routine, or just looking to have fun, Bliss has your back.

No reservations. No pressure. Just walk in and climb!

CIVIL

Greater Wichita Housing Conference

This Wednesday and Thursday, head down to Century II for a free conference to learn about fair housing practices and current efforts to end homelessness. It’s free, but registration is appreciated.

New Fire Station

You can never have enough fire stations.

The Wichita City Council approved a new fire station at Pawnee & Maize Rd, a replacement at Central & Elder as well as Lincoln & Rock Rd. They also approved $8.2 million in new equipment for the FD.

Fireworks

Joe Dirt is going to be ecstatic.

Governor Kelly just signed a bill that will allow fireworks to be sold all. year. long.

River Levels

The Ar-Kansas River was finally back to looking healthy and full again recently, but is once again intentionally lowering the level. This time, just a couple of feet as they are replacing faulty gate sensors at the Lincoln Street Bridge dam.

LOCAL

Baby Kyansa

Welcome to the world Kyansa! She is the new baby chimp at Sedgwick County Zoo. She was born to Mahale via planned C-section.

New Roof

This Wednesday, GAF & Habitat for Humanity will provide a new roof for a family in need in Wichita.

Towne West Rezoning

As you may know, Towne West has new owners.

It has also now been rezoned to industrial which opens the doors for out-of-town developers.

Downtown Wichita Clean-Up

Mark your calendars, Saturday, April 26th is your chance to help clean up our downtown (and get a free lunch). Sign up today.

Performing Arts

Here are a few upcoming notes about performing arts in Wichita:

• This Thursday 4/17, check out Champions of Magic at Century II.

• The Cher Show is coming 4/25 - 4/27 at Century II!

• Get your tickets for a Grand Night For Singing at MTW in September.

Reality U

A new pilot version of Reality U was presented last week at North High.

This special session of the financial literacy program was translated into Spanish and is designed specifically for newcomer students. All volunteers for the event are bilingual, helping ensure a meaningful and inclusive experience for the 150 students participating.

ICT EXTRA

More Egg Hunts

There are more egg hunts to come this weekend! Stay tuned for more details, but mark your calendar for Saturday 4/19 at 9am at the Sedgwick County Zoo!

Early Bird Buttons

Do you have your early bird, discounted Riverfest buttons? Get them before it’s too late.

Free Shower Head

Y’know that drought? You can help and do you part with a free low-flow shower head from the City of Wichita that can save up to 8000 gallons a year.

Academic Integrity

AKA Cheating.

WSU is catching more kids cheating these days.

I mean, can you imagine if you / we had Chat GPT back in high school or college?

Monday 4/14

• Monday Bike Night | Shamrock | 2pm

• Monday Miniature Paint Night | Headshots | 3pm

Tuesday 4/15

• Pokemon League | Headshots | 3pm

• Wild and Wrangled Release Party | Watermark | 5pm

• Culinary Workshop: Yeehaw! On the Ranch with Yellowstone | 1307 N Rock Rd | 6pm

Wednesday 4/16

• Embrace Your Power | Marina Point Office park | 6pm

• Geeks Who Drink Wednesday Trivia Night | Headshots | 7pm

Thursday 4/17

• Coffee with the Curator | Museum of World Treasures | 9am

• Save the Date Honors Night 2025 | Textron Aviation Activity Center | 5:30pm

• Rooted in Riverside | Botanica | 6:30pm

• One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest | Orpheum | 7pm

• 2025 Anniversary Film Series | Orpheum | 7pm

• Champions of Magic | Century II | 7:30pm

Coming Up

• Tulip Festival | Botanica | ]4/19

• Wichita Jazz Festival | Various Locations | 4/22 - 4/26

• Wichita Riverfest | Downtown Wichita | 5/30 - 6/7

• Somewhere Fest & Conference | Downtown Wichita | 6/13 - 6/14

• Nate Bargatze | INTRUST Bank Arena | 9/14

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

National Champs

Alexa, play Can’t Hold Us

Congrats to the WSU Coed Cheer team on winning the NCAA National Championship!

Also a huge congrats to 13 year old Presley Beard on winning the Wrestling National Championship in Spokane!

Luke Barnwell

Luke Barnwell helped build Sunrise into the powerhouse high school program it is. After spending some time at Texas Tech as an asst. coach and bringing them tourny bound back to Wichita, he is headed to Iowa as an asst. coach!

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