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.

The annual Walnut Valley Festival, now over 50 years old, is known for several unique qualities

Four stages (Stages I, II, III, IV), with sets from over 25 performers, providing 150+ hours of music over 4 days, with nationally and internationally recognized performers.

A contest stage, where you can watch contestants vie for national and international championships in 8 instrument contests.

Large campground just a 5-minute walk from interior stages, with plenty of campground jamming.

A juried arts and crafts fair, with all handmade items, as well as representation from some of the biggest instrument makers and music shops

Activities for the whole family, including Feisty’s Music Camp for Kids, Andy May’s Acoustic Kids™, Kids Crafts, and others.

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.

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

Learn about cyber/social media safety including web threat management, safe practices, and password protection. Call (316) 261-8500 or visit wichitalibrary.org/events to register.

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 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 deep dive into a popular book genre, including essential themes, where to start, authors to know, hot and upcoming titles, recommended resources and more!

Learn about the Library's Bambu P1S 3D printer and how to use the Bambu Studio slicer software to adjust settings to optimize prints. Must have intermediate keyboard and mouse skills. Call (316) 261-8500 or visit wichitalibrary.org/events to register.

Music by Claude-Michel Schönberg | Lyrics by Herbert Kretzmer | Original French text by Alain Boublil and Jean-Marc Natel
Rated PG. Running time approximately [3 hours including intermission].
The epic story that changes how you see the world. Prepare to be swept away by one of the most powerful musicals ever written. Les Misérables is an emotional journey through love, sacrifice, redemption, and the unbreakable human spirit. Les Mis is the show that reminds us why we need art, why we need each other, and why hope can never truly die. “Do you hear the people sing?” – and will you join them?

ASL provided, Saturday, September 12th @ 2:00pm.

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.