Community Calendar

ShowerUp: Mobile Showers And Personal Care ShowerUp serves those experiencing homelessness and anyone in need by providing mobile showers, hygiene resources, and personal care. It’s our goal to Shower Grace, Hope, and Love with everyone.

"Power to the People: Mexican Prints from the Great War to the Cold War" explores the political and social conditions of early-20th century Mexico and the dynamic, groundbreaking art that emerged from the Mexican Revolution (1910–1920). This period of war and dramatic social upheaval witnessed a flowering of artistic production, particularly in printmaking and graphic arts.
Mexico’s long printmaking tradition dates to the late 1500s. Artists such as José Guadalupe Posada, Diego Rivera, José Clemente Orozco, and David Alfaro Siqueiros—icons of Mexican modernism—drew on those traditions and everyday imagery to create new messages of social justice meant to appeal directly to the working classes in the Mexican provinces.
"Power to the People" is guest-curated by Cori Sherman North and Bill North.
Image: Diego Rivera, "The Fruits of Labor," 1932. Lithograph, 16 1⁄4 x 11 5⁄8 inches. Collection of James and Virginia Moffett, Kansas City

Local filmmaker Sara J. Harmon returns this month for a Director’s Talk to showcase her newest documentary with a special screening of "Who Scammed Rajah Rabbit?" This film won "Best Kansas Documentary Short" at the 2021 Tallgrass Film Festival. It tells the story of a salesman who came to Wichita in 1929 and conned the city into investing in 55,000 white rabbits.

$2 general admission; free for WAM members. Includes gallery admission.

The ostomy support group meets the second Tuesday of each month at the Child Advocacy Center on Lincoln between Emporia and Topeka in the Education Center. We welcome ostomates and their support people to a time of learning, networking and support at 6:30 p.m. monthly. For more information call Valerie at 316-799-9456.

Modern transceivers offer amateur radio operators (and shortwave listeners) the opportunity to set many of the operating parameters that used to be hard wired into radios of the past. All of this power can be rather overwhelming. Tom Apalenek, WA2IVD,
will be walking us through how to get the most out of our modern transceivers. He has a YouTube channel dedicated to the subject called, “Ham Radio A 2 Z.” Co-sponsored by the Wichita Amateur Radio Club.

Live performances, artist talks, hands-on workshops, and a film program will join the Myths of the West exhibit as the Ulrich Museum of Art presents the Contemporary Indigenous Arts Festival, Oct. 4-5 at the museum and other locations at Wichita State University, with sponsorship by Art Bridges, INTRUST Bank and Wichita Marriott Corporate Hills. All events are free of charge. The festival kicks off at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 4 at Duerksen Amphitheater with a free performance by Frank Waln, a Sicangu Lakota rapper and activist. Mvskoke Creek/Seneca Hoop dancers Lumhe and Samoche Sampson, also known as the Sampson Brothers, will open the show. On Wednesday, Oct. 5 a variety of programs are available. Registration is required for hands-on workshops, film screenings, and the Wichita War Dancer performance because space is limited, but all programs are free.

Register now at https://IndigenousArtsFestival.eventbrite.com.

Workshops and more on Oct. 5:

Intro to Hoop Dance: An introduction to Indigenous Hoop Dance utilizing multiple hoops. Learn, sweat, or have fun. Pick one, but all three are gonna happen! This workshop is for all ages. Teaching Artists: Lumhe Sampson & Samsoche Sampson (Mvskoke Creek/Seneca) | Location: McKnight Art Center North Lawn | 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

Printmaking: The Magical Art Medium: Join a printmaking tour of Myths of the West and a tour of the printmaking studio. Learn about the four major printmaking processes, then carve a small linoleum block and print it using a printing press. Teaching Artists: 10 a.m.-Marco Hernandez | 12:45 p.m.-Jocelyn Lechuga | 2:30 p.m.-Anthony Corraro | Location: Ulrich Museum of Art

Sun Printing with WarClan Collective: Enjoy a discussion about native art and cultural influences with one of the cofounders of Warclan Art Collective and take part in a guided cyanotype sun printmaking workshop. Teaching Artist: Taiomah Rutledge (Ojibwe/Meskwaki/Dakota) I Location: TBA | 10 a.m., 12:45 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.

Tattoos: Illustrations Meant for Skin: A brief history of design that uniquely applies to tattoo art from its origins to modern day. Attendees will design a rose through the lens of tattoo art. Teaching Artist: Megan Shelton (Ponca/Seminole/Creek) | Location: TBA | 10 a.m., 12:45 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.

Indigenous Bling-Beaded Earrings: A brief overview of beading styles and tribal designs, including crafting techniques, stitches and tools. Attendees will execute a simple beaded earring design using provided beading starter kits. Teaching Artist: Tylana Looking Glass (Comanche/Apache Tribe of Oklahoma) | Location: Clayton Staples Gallery | 10 a.m., 12:45 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.

Indigenous Songwriting Workshop with Frank Waln: A masterclass in Indigenous songwriting from award-winning Lakota music artist, producer and audio engineer Frank Waln, who will demonstrate how culture, history, and ancestral teachings can ground us in our creative process and life path. Teaching Artist: Frank Waln (Sicangu Lakota) | Location: Ulrich Collection Study Center | 10 a.m.

Alter Stories of Place and Identity: Take part in a short tour and discussion of Myths of the West, highlighting the work of Indigenous artist Norman Akers. After the tour, participants will create their own accordion-style mini book collage to map their story of place and identity. Teaching Artist: Lori Santos (Taino) | Location: Ulrich Museum of Art | 10 a.m., 12:45 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.

Performance: World Champion Wichita War Dancer (Tohono O'Odham/Ponca) has a passion for sharing his culture and history. He will perform traditional native dance in regalia. Location: McKnight Arts Center Atrium | 12:45 p.m.

Sundance Indigenous Short Film Tour 2022: Six films by Indigenous filmmakers in one 92 minute program: “Udeyonv (What They’ve Been Taught) by Brit Hensel (Cherokee Nation), “The Headhunter’s Daughter” by Don Josephus Raphael Eblahan (Ífugao, Visayan), “The Original Shareholder Experience” by Petyr Xyst (Roadrunner clan in the Pueblo of Laguna), “Long Line of Ladies” by Shaandiin Tome (Dine), “Kicking the Clouds” by Sky Hopinka (Ho Chunk Nation/Pechanga Band of Luiseno Indians), and “Maidenhood” by Xóchitl Enríquez Mendoza ((Zapoteca). Location: CAC Theater | 10 a.m., 12:45 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. at the CAC Theater.

The purpose of the conference is to provide insight into current local, state, and national economies, addressing topics of interest to the community. A combination of nationally known speakers and local experts will be on hand to provide perspectives on issues affecting business, industry, education, and government.

"Power to the People: Mexican Prints from the Great War to the Cold War" explores the political and social conditions of early-20th century Mexico and the dynamic, groundbreaking art that emerged from the Mexican Revolution (1910–1920). This period of war and dramatic social upheaval witnessed a flowering of artistic production, particularly in printmaking and graphic arts.
Mexico’s long printmaking tradition dates to the late 1500s. Artists such as José Guadalupe Posada, Diego Rivera, José Clemente Orozco, and David Alfaro Siqueiros—icons of Mexican modernism—drew on those traditions and everyday imagery to create new messages of social justice meant to appeal directly to the working classes in the Mexican provinces.
"Power to the People" is guest-curated by Cori Sherman North and Bill North.
Image: Diego Rivera, "The Fruits of Labor," 1932. Lithograph, 16 1⁄4 x 11 5⁄8 inches. Collection of James and Virginia Moffett, Kansas City

Become familiar with the process of printing to the Library’s Prusa printer. Learn the best
practices for optimizing prints for the Prusa i3 MK3S+. This is the second of three steps to be certified to use our Prusa 3D Printer. Introduction to 3D Printing is a pre-requisite for this class. Call 261-8500 or visit wichitalibrary.org/events to register.

Join Music Theater Wichita for an opportunity to be in the Madrigal family! Students will sing,
dance, and act scenes from the film as a group of story-tellers. All experience levels are welcome. For ages 5-11

Writing is a powerful tool for creativity and self-expression, whether you prefer poetry, prose, or journaling. Join our growing community of writers to learn more about the craft of writing and receive feedback on your own Works-in-Progress. Each session will include a craft lesson applicable across genres, a writing prompt for fresh writing opportunities, and workshop
time to receive gentle feedback on your own writing. Call 261-8500 or visit wichitalibrary.org/events to register.

Watermark Books & Cafe is thrilled to be hosting Rolf Potts for an event celebrating his newest book, The Vagabond's Way. For readers who dream of travel, yearn to get back out on the road, or want to enrich a journey they're currently on, The Vagabond's Way explores and celebrates the life-altering essence of travel. Rolf will be joining us in-store on Monday, October 6th at 6pm. This event will also be available on Watermark's Facebook Live HERE.

The ostomy support group meets the second Tuesday of each month at the Child Advocacy Center on Lincoln between Emporia and Topeka in the Education Center. We welcome ostomates and their support people to a time of learning, networking and support at 6:30 p.m. monthly. For more information call Valerie at 316-799-9456.

Wear your PJs and bring a stuffed animal to our storytime. Children will make picture frames
to hold a photograph of their animals’ crazy overnight adventure. Leave the animals to spend the night at the library, then return to see the fun they had! Animals and pictures will be available for pick-up for one week. For ages 3-8