KMUW Community Calendar

Derby Arts Council: Veteran Art Show at the Derby Public Library

The exhibit is set to run Aug. 31 through Oct. 22 and will collect works from veteran artists across all mediums (fiber arts, photography, painting, metalwork, etc.) to be shown in the Gathering Space Gallery and display case at the library entrance.

As part of the exhibit, there will be awards up for grabs, with Aug. 4 the deadline to submit entries. There will also be a public reception — and awards presentation — for the exhibit on Sept. 18.

Bring your current project and enjoy the classic needle arts in the company of others who share your interest in crochet, knitting, cross stitch, felting, tatting, and more. All skill levels welcome.

Senior Wednesdays are informational and entertaining sessions, designed for active seniors and offered by a collaboration of local institutions. Learn more at Seniorwednesday.org

Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum offers their Senior Wednesdays on the 4th Wednesday of each month, January-October.

SEPTEMBER'S TOPIC: Before the Hillcrest in College Hill
Presented by Mike Maxton

Mike Maxton covers the early history of the College Hill area of Wichita, focusing on the land where the Hillcrest Apartments building currently stands, at Douglas and Rutan.

About the Presenter

Mike was born and raised in Wichita and grew up in the College Hill neighborhood, only a few blocks from the Hillcrest. He stumbled into a career with the United States Postal Service when he applied for a part-time job while attending Wichita State University. After 30 years of working and relocating for the Postal Service, he retired in Dallas as the Executive Manager of Plant Support for a five-state region. Mike and his wife, Wanda, moved back to Wichita to be closer to their family. As his parents approached the end of their lives, he found an interest in his family genealogy, which led to a long-lasting addiction to Wichita history.

Doors open at 9:30am
Non-Member Admission Fee – $2 (Annual Memberships available starting at $25- Learn more at: Memberships)
Refreshments provided by the “Friends of the Historical Museum” (served prior to program).

Program starts at 10am  in the DeVore Auditorium (2nd Floor) – Tour to follow at 11am

(Due to capacity restrictions, program has limited seating of 60.)

The Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum’s Senior Wednesday programs are made possible through a generous grant from the Charles and Joanne McIlwaine Foundation.

Don’t miss our last Senior Wednesday of 2026!

October 28th - Museum Docents Present Their Favorites

Join us for a special event to view USD259 K-12 students’ artwork on display at the Wichita Art Museum! Exhibition on Display: September 19 – November 29, 2026

Submission to the USD259 Student Art Gallery is coordinated by Wichita Public Schools. Entries are selected by participating teachers, and individual students should contact their teacher for participation details.

Children ages 0-6 will develop literacy skills through active listening, singing, movement, and sharing a love of stories in a group setting. Please note this program will not take place on 11/11 at the Rockwell location.

Children ages 3-6 will develop literacy skills through active listening, singing, movement, and sharing a love of stories in a group setting. Please note this program will not take place on 11/11 at the Westlink location.

Art is not only for Art Museums. If a picture is worth a thousand words, it stands to reason that art can tell us a lot about the times and place where it was produced. Local history museums exist to explore time and place.

Featuring works from C.A. Seward, John Noble, Edmund Davison, Birger Sandzen, Bruce McGrew, and more!

On view on the Historical Museum's 3rd Floor, throughout 2026 as part of the ongoing Lois Kay Walls visual art exhibition series produced by the Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum.

Be the first to visit this new exhibition during the First Friday opening on April 3, 2026.

Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum

204 S Main St; Wichita, KS 67202
Tues-Fri 11am-4pm

Sat & Sun 1pm-5pm
$5 Adults, $2 Children, Free on Sundays

We're celebrating 50 years of Heritage Square over 5 weeks in September!

Heritage Square is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Created in 1976 by the Junior League of Wichita to mark their own golden jubilee, the Square sits on the former site of the City's police station, which was demolished that same year as part of an urban renewal project.

Free Admission over the noon hour every Wednesday in September, and a special Saturday performance from 2-3 on the 19th! Enter Heritage Square through the Historical Museum and bring your lunch!

September 2nd: The Wonderers (Vintage Rock N' Roll)
September 9th: Mariachi Jalisco (Mariachi)
September 16th: Intrepid Brass (Showtunes & Popular Variety)
September 19th: Grandpa Snazzy (Old-Timey String Band)
September 23rd: The House Band (Rhythm & Blues)
September 30th: Dear Friends (Bluegrass, Country, Rock, and Folk)

A giant thank you to our sponsors of this annual event!

CGP Group
Devlin Enterprises, Inc.
Dondlinger Construction
Evergy
Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers
INTRUST Bank
KMUW
Mitchell & Richards, CPA’s
Moka's Coffee & Eatery
Platt, Adams, & Bradley
The Spice Merchant
The Trust Company of Kansas
TSNEWS.COM

The Summit is a reimagined and expanded evolution of the Kansas Economic Outlook Conference, bringing together business, workforce, economic and community development, civic leaders, and public-sector partners from across Kansas to explore the trends, opportunities, and challenges shaping the state’s industries and communities. The new three-day experience includes intensive pre-summit workshops, a welcome reception, classic keynotes and forecast, and new concurrent IMPACT and solutions focused ELEVATE sessions. The Kansas Economic Outlook Conference is still the core event of the summit. Come and enjoy the classic experience as well as the new opportunities to gain actionable insights, tools, resources, and strategies. You will also have the chance to build statewide connections through dedicated networking spaces, an evening in Wichita, and a new conference app designed to support engagement before, during, and after the event.

Learn how to use Libby, the Library's free digital e-book service. Bring your digital reader or mobile device for hands-on help. Call (316) 261-8500 or visit wichitalibrary.org/events to register.

Knitters and crocheters, join us and share projects, see demos, and explore craft books. Bring your own projects or use our supplies. All ages and skill levels can create and connect!

Join us for stories and songs before bedtime. Don't forget to dress in your jammies and bring along your favorite stuffed toy for snuggles and fun! For children ages 3-8 and their families.

Join us for a fun-filled night of board games at Evergreen Library! All ages welcome.

Free Developmental Screenings for Children (Birth to Age 5)
Wondering how your child is growing and learning?
Our free screening checks:
Overall development
Hearing and vision
Speech and language
Behavior
These screenings are offered by Wichita Public Schools and Rainbows United, Inc., in partnership with Connecting Point.
How to Schedule:
Call Connecting Point at 316-267-3535 to make an appointment for one of the available dates: January 22, Feb 6, Feb 26, March 12 , March 27, April 9, April 24, May 8, May 21, June 19, June 25 or July 16 or 24th.