Wichita Soundscapes
Alternate Wednesdays during Morning Edition and All Things Considered
Wichita Soundscapes celebrate the sounds of the city and the surrounding area. We bring you short audio snapshots of area events like the Prairie Fire Marathon and the Walnut Valley Festival, or simple scenes like an evening by the Keeper of the Plains. Explore Wichita in a new way, every other Wednesday during Morning Edition and All Things Considered.
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A live concert includes much more than the featured tunes. Lu Anne Stephens shares some of those extra experiences from a performance by the Wichita Symphony Orchestra on this week’s Wichita Soundscape. -
One of the many art classes at City Arts each week is Doug Cravens' Beginning Glass Art class. KMUW's Torin Andersen caught up with Cravens teaching student Lisa Payne about glass blowing for this Wichita Soundscape. -
Gridiron is an annual Wichita event where journalists satirize the year's news and politicians to raise money for journalism scholarships. Performances will run on March 12-14 at Roxy's Downtown. -
This month, four Black STEM leaders are being celebrated with life-size images at the Exploration Place Outdoor Display, in collaboration with the Kansas African American Museum. -
An annual event celebrating the life and legacy of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. took place Monday at the Wichita State University Metroplex. The program featured speakers, singers and the MLK Celebration Choir. -
About 30 people gathered at the entrance of Wichita’s Holy Savior Catholic Academy for a “clap-in” — an event celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the Million Man March by applauding students as they arrived for the school day. KMUW’s Carla Eckels has this Wichita Soundscape... -
Botanica's Illuminations is one of Wichita's most cherished holiday events—an immersive light show featuring more than 2 million lights that draws thousands to Riverside's botanical garden. KMUW visited this year's display, and Haley Crowson brings us this Wichita Soundscape. -
The Frostbite Regatta has attracted hundreds of rowing clubs to Wichita since its start in 1992. The competition is hosted by the Wichita Rowing Association and takes place on the first Sunday in November. KMUW's Lu Anne Stephens was there this year and has this Wichita Soundscape. -
KMUW's Meg Britton-Mehlisch tagged along as nearly 3,000 runners took over Wichita streets in the 2025 Prairie Fire Marathon. -
Wichita Soundscapes celebrate the sounds of the city and the surrounding area. Explore Wichita in a new way, every other Wednesday during Morning Edition and All Things Considered.
