KMUW Community Calendar

In three sessions, we'll have activities blending art, mindfulness, and self-expression. We invite people of all ages to join us as nurture mental wellness through creativity. Call (316) 261-8500 or visit wichitalibrary.org/events to register.

Choose from two showtimes: 6:30 PM or 8:30 PM, both held in The Loft (McCain Auditorium Lobby, Floor 2).

Daniel Ho’s simple philosophy of presenting music with sincerity and artistry encompasses six consecutive GRAMMY Awards, number-one albums on national airplay charts, and top ten albums on Billboard. In 2010, his solo ‘ukulele CD, Polani (Pure), was the first ‘ukulele album in music history to receive a GRAMMY nomination. On piano the following year, he received a nomination for Best Pop Instrumental Album for his CD, E Kahe Malie (Flowing Gently). Daniel’s album On a Gentle Island Breeze” was nominated for a GRAMMY in the World Music category.

A Honolulu native, Daniel started music lessons at an early age and spent his teenage years orchestrating big band arrangements.

At the Grove School of Music in Los Angeles, he excelled in composition and film scoring. He was the leader and keyboardist of the acclaimed ’90s contemporary jazz band, Kilauea. Daniel performs original songs in English and Hawaiian that feature his versatility on ukulele, slack key guitar, and piano. Notable credits include singing Prince’s “Nothing Compares 2 U” in Hawaiian for the feature film Forgetting Sarah Marshall (2008), and his widely covered `ukulele instrumental anthem, “Pineapple Mango.” As an independent record company owner, he pursues excellence in composition, performance, audio engineering, and production.

Recommended for ages 8+

Daniel Ho: Multi-Instrumentalist is proudly sponsored by Bluestem Bistro and KS StateBank.

Choose from two showtimes: 6:30 PM or 8:30 PM, both held in The Loft (McCain Auditorium Lobby, Floor 2).

Daniel Ho’s simple philosophy of presenting music with sincerity and artistry encompasses six consecutive GRAMMY Awards, number-one albums on national airplay charts, and top ten albums on Billboard. In 2010, his solo ‘ukulele CD, Polani (Pure), was the first ‘ukulele album in music history to receive a GRAMMY nomination. On piano the following year, he received a nomination for Best Pop Instrumental Album for his CD, E Kahe Malie (Flowing Gently). Daniel’s album On a Gentle Island Breeze” was nominated for a GRAMMY in the World Music category.

A Honolulu native, Daniel started music lessons at an early age and spent his teenage years orchestrating big band arrangements.

At the Grove School of Music in Los Angeles, he excelled in composition and film scoring. He was the leader and keyboardist of the acclaimed ’90s contemporary jazz band, Kilauea. Daniel performs original songs in English and Hawaiian that feature his versatility on ukulele, slack key guitar, and piano. Notable credits include singing Prince’s “Nothing Compares 2 U” in Hawaiian for the feature film Forgetting Sarah Marshall (2008), and his widely covered `ukulele instrumental anthem, “Pineapple Mango.” As an independent record company owner, he pursues excellence in composition, performance, audio engineering, and production.

Recommended for ages 8+

Daniel Ho: Multi-Instrumentalist is proudly sponsored by Bluestem Bistro and KS StateBank.

MakeICT is Wichita's oldest community driven Maker Space. Maker Monday is our open house event, and a great way to experience the makerspace and the maker culture in person. Come tour our shops and see our brand new facility at 5920 E. Mt. Vernon. You’ll learn all about our makerspace, tools, policies, people, and how we operate.

Our tours are free and open to the public. While you are welcome to just show up, we prefer that you register in advance so we have enough members on hand to assist with our tours. Sessions are at 7 pm and 7:30 pm.

If you wish to begin your membership at Maker Monday we will have members here to sign you up. There’s always something interesting going on at Maker Monday!

To contact our onboarding team to arrange a tour outside our scheduled ones on Maker Mondays or general questions about joining, please send an email to onboarding@makeict.org.

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!

We are a group of individuals practicing cultivation of the mind. All ages and people are welcome. Each week we have a thirty minute guided meditation followed by discussion. Our topics include meditation practice and living a life of compassion and contemplation. You do not need to have any experience to join and you will be welcomed by a very loving group of individuals. This is not a religious gathering. Please join us if you could use an hour of deep relaxation!

World Premiere Event!

Neil Berg’s 50 Years of Country Rock features Broadway and top country-rock performers, sharing music and stories from the genre’s roots (1930s–40s) through its rise in the 1970s, with tributes to icons like Hank Williams, Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan, The Byrds, Janis Joplin, The Band, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Gram Parsons, The Grateful Dead, Neil Young, Linda Ronstadt, Eagles, and more.

Neil Berg’s 50 Years of Country Rock is proudly sponsored by Midwest Concrete Materials.

We are a group of individuals practicing cultivation of the mind. All ages and people are welcome. Each week we have a thirty minute guided meditation followed by discussion. Our topics include meditation practice and living a life of compassion and contemplation. You do not need to have any experience to join and you will be welcomed by a very loving group of individuals. This is not a religious gathering. Please join us if you could use an hour of deep relaxation!

We are a group of individuals practicing cultivation of the mind. All ages and people are welcome. Each week we have a thirty minute guided meditation followed by discussion. Our topics include meditation practice and living a life of compassion and contemplation. You do not need to have any experience to join and you will be welcomed by a very loving group of individuals. This is not a religious gathering. Please join us if you could use an hour of deep relaxation!

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.

We are a group of individuals practicing cultivation of the mind. All ages and people are welcome. Each week we have a thirty minute guided meditation followed by discussion. Our topics include meditation practice and living a life of compassion and contemplation. You do not need to have any experience to join and you will be welcomed by a very loving group of individuals. This is not a religious gathering. Please join us if you could use an hour of deep relaxation!

We are a group of individuals practicing cultivation of the mind. All ages and people are welcome. Each week we have a thirty minute guided meditation followed by discussion. Our topics include meditation practice and living a life of compassion and contemplation. You do not need to have any experience to join and you will be welcomed by a very loving group of individuals. This is not a religious gathering. Please join us if you could use an hour of deep relaxation!

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.

We are a group of individuals practicing cultivation of the mind. All ages and people are welcome. Each week we have a thirty minute guided meditation followed by discussion. Our topics include meditation practice and living a life of compassion and contemplation. You do not need to have any experience to join and you will be welcomed by a very loving group of individuals. This is not a religious gathering. Please join us if you could use an hour of deep relaxation!