Apr 27 Saturday
The Wichita Grand Opera proudly presents Leonard Bernstein's brilliant comic operetta, Candide. Acclaimed actor Kelsey Grammer, of Cheers and Frasier fame, stars in the semi-staged production and brings his signature wit and charisma to this glittering satire.
The production also features Metropolitan Opera singer Emily Pulley, both directing and performing on stage. Rising stars Jonathan Johnson and Amy Owens perform the lead roles of Candide and Cunegonde. Inspired by Voltaire's novella, the story follows the adventures of the innocent Candide on his quest for meaning and happiness in a world full of absurdity and chaos. Bernstein's dazzling score incorporates a whirlwind of musical styles including lush romanticism, jazz, waltzes, a sizzling tango, and much more. With Grammer's wit, the vocal pyrotechnics of the cast and the vibrant energy of the chorus & orchestra, this Candide guarantees an unforgettable night of emotion and laughter.
Apr 28 Sunday
Plant sale of Kansas native and adaptable plants.
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.
Friends of the Wichita Art Museum READiculous Book SaleApril 26-28Friday 4/26 - 5pm to 9pmSaturday 4/27 - 10am to 5pmSunday 4/28 - 10am to 5pmWichita Art Museum, Great Hall Cost is free and includes general admission to the museum. Bring $$ for books!The READiculous Book Sale is a three-day extravaganza and the FWAM largest fundraising event of the year! We will have a wide selection of gently-used books for all ages and interests, including fiction, non-fiction, children’s books, and many 1st editions, author signed and rare-finds. All proceeds benefit WAM’s events and programs. Plus, there will be fun events throughout the museum perfect for the whole family.
Grab a bite to eat or a cup of coffee for this online lunch-time virtual chat, open-access session with Bonita Gooch, Editor-in-Chief of The Community Voice. Friday, July 7, 12:00pm-1:00pmWe'll talk about community issues, ideas for stories, your likes or dislikes about the paper or anything else.It's our chance to hear from our readers. We care what you think! We'll share what we know!! This event happens on the first Friday of each month, just register and on the Thursday before the event we will email you the link to join in the webinar.
Tour de Wichita is the only urban ride and walk that both highlights Wichita’s attractions and helps two great local nonprofit organizations— Bike Walk Wichita and Great Plains Diabetes!
This year’s event will be on April 28th, 2024 and we want YOU to join us!
Tour de Wichita is a fun Sunday afternoon ride and walk that takes participants by some of Wichita’s most popular attractions, neighborhoods, paths, artwork, and architecture.
Riders and walkers will pass by The Monarch, Riverfront Stadium, The Keeper of the Plains as well as explore the Douglas Design District, Downtown Wichita, Midtown, the Nomar/North end area, Delano, and so much more!
The Tour de Wichita draws hundreds of like-minded participants all of whom love the outdoors, exploring our city and helping local nonprofits working to make Wichita a healthier place to live! If you are looking for fun events in Wichita, we invite you to join us! This event has accessibility options for people of all abilities!
Haymakers
October 16th, 2022 - from 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Humbird
October 30th, 2022 - from 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Goodnight Moonshine
November 13th, 2022 - from 4:00pm - 6:30pm
John Fullbright
December 11th, 2022 - from 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Lindsay Lou
January 15th, 2023 - from 4:00pm - 6:30pm
The Barefoot Movement
January 29th, 2023 - from 4:00pm - 6:30pm
The Small Glories
February 4th, 2023 - from 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Bella White
February 19th, 2023 - from 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Dyck Arboretum of the Plains177 W. Hickory StreetHesston, KS 67062
Apr 29 Monday
Join us for sensory exploration designed just for babies and toddlers. Activities will build neural connections in the brain and set the stage for pre-reading skills. Children and caregivers will explore and children's senses swill be engaged with interesting textures and stimulating environments.
Join us for a discussion at the Rockwell Branch! March: Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave; April: Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer; May: Bitterroots by C.J. Box.
Tickets on sale now to see Joe Satriani and Steve Vai join forces for their return to the Stiefel Theatre on Mon., April 29 at 7:30 pm! Joe Satriani is the world’s most commercially successful solo guitar performer, with six gold and platinum discs to his credit (including one more gold award for the debut album by his band Chickenfoot), and sales in excess of 10 million copies. Satriani’s solo discography includes a host of classics, including 1989’s Flying In A Blue Dream, The Extremist from 1992, Is There Love In Space? (2004) and 2010’s Black Swans And Wormhole Wizards. His 15 GRAMMY® nominations have been for songs such as Always With Me, Always With You, The Crush Of Love, and Summer Song, as well as full albums like Surfing With The Alien, The Extremist and Super Colossal. Steve Vai is a virtuoso guitarist, visionary composer, and consummate producer who sculpts musical sound with infinite creativity and technical mastery. Steve has awed fans of all genres with his exceptional guitar skills and musicianship for decades. He has sold over 15 million records, received three GRAMMY® Awards and recorded music with legends like Frank Zappa, David Lee Roth, Whitesnake and many more. Tickets start @ $69 and are available at our box office at stiefeltheatre.org, in person at the Box Office at 151 S. Santa Fe or by calling 785-827-1998.
Apr 30 Tuesday
Are you struggling with failure? Conni's got you covered!
Join us for an inspiring event series on turning failures into stepping stones for success!
In the journey of entrepreneurship, setbacks are inevitable. But what if we told you that failures can be your greatest teachers? Join us for an enriching discussion led by Conni Mansaw, founder of CM Consulting and Development Services, as we explore how to transform failures into valuable learning opportunities.
Key Takeaways:
Learn strategies for analyzing failures as opportunities for growth
Discover how setbacks can fuel your journey towards success
Network with fellow entrepreneurs and share insights
This event is FREE and open to the public!
Register now to secure your spot at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeafQiKhx-JEmgUF3EBx11yfnIJoq7at-jkmKN-HVMREaRoWQ/viewform
About Conni Mansaw: With a passion for leadership development and community empowerment, she is a seasoned communicator and team-building coach. Through her leadership training organization, she has helped individuals and organizations thrive by embracing growth through adversity.
Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and connect with like-minded entrepreneurs! #EmbraceFailureWithConni #Entrepreneurship #SuccessMindset #LearnAndGrow