Daymond John Book Signing at Watermark Books
Daymond John (of FUBU and Shark Tank fame) will be at Watermark Books on December 1 to sign his new book titled The Power of Broke. If we didn’t already love Daymond John, we love him now. What a book title! From the Watermark Books announcement: “Here, the FUBU founder and star of ABC’s Shark […]
Why I love my Instant Pot
The year my slow cooker died, I went in search of a replacement and found the Instant Pot. It was four times the price of your average slow cooker, but I bought it almost immediately. Well… for me “immediately” is three days of online research, discussing it with my husband, and checking the bank balance, […]
Seriously great local gifts for under $20
This holiday season, before you head to the big box store to purchase gifts for the people on your list, consider stopping at a local store first.
$10 off tickets to Wichita Symphony Orchestra
Wichita Symphony Orchestra is taking some time off for Thanksgiving, but while they’re away you can save $10 on select seating at upcoming concerts. For seven days, from November 21 – 28, order tickets online and use the promo code GIVETHANKS10 for $10 off sections A & B for all Pops concerts and Classics Concerts. You’ll also […]
Rhythm and Blues for Christmas
Rhythm and Blues for Christmas isn’t on for 2017. Below is information about the event from last year. Enjoy blues, art, prizes, BBQ, and a full bar at the 21st annual Rhythm and Blues for Christmas – a fundraiser for Carpenter Place Children’s Home. The event will be held at Mosley Street Melodrama, 234 […]
Purchase tickets to A Christmas Carol, The Musical in advance and save $3 per ticket
You can get discount tickets for the Music Theatre for Young People’s upcoming performance, A Christmas Carol, The Musical! The musical is an adaptation of the classic story of Ebenezer Scrooge and his transformation upon encountering the ghosts of Christmas past, present, and future. The show will be held at Century II’s Mary Jane Teall […]
Cultural Dance Classes
Amira Dance Productions, the longest-running community dance studio in Wichita, is offering monthly, two-hour cultural dance workshops through January. No dance experience is necessary. Cost is $10 for each workshop, with a 50 percent discount if you already are a regular student at ADP. The classes focus on Turkish dance, which goes back centuries to […]
Holiday sing-alongs for families with young children
Erin from Riverside Music Together is hosting holiday sing-alongs for families with young kids. Everyone will get to join in the fun and jingle all the way through the class. The sing-along class is $10 per family, with proceeds supporting local refugee families. The sing-along is geared toward families with young kids, from birth to […]
Jingle Mingle for adults at Exploration Place (21+)
Have a holly jolly evening at D – an event especially for adults ages 21 and over. You’ll enjoy tasty seasonal drinks and food, a live science show called The Science of Spirits, a worst/best holiday sweater contest, a sing-along with a local a cappella group, a photo booth, and other activities. The Jingle Mingle will […]
Substantial ticket discount for advance purchase to Mid-America All-Indian Center’s “Share Our Food” dinner
Wichita’s Mid-America All-Indian Center will host an event this month that highlights the food and way of life of the native American Indian. “Share Our Food” will include sampling authentic American Indian recipes, a wine tasting, hearing the stories behind the food, and touring the Mid-America All-Indian Center Museum. There is a substantial discount if […]
Santa’s making his first stop in Wichita Friday
Towne East Square gets to be Santa’s first stop in Wichita! The east mall will be pulling out all the stops for Santa’s grand arrival on Friday, November 11, 2016. As part of the festive event, Ballet Wichita will perform scenes from The Nutcracker! They’ll also have Santa’s real reindeer (of course!), an indoor snow […]
Free Firewood and Mulch at Sedgwick County Zoo
Free Firewood Is Back! Sedgwick County Zoo, Westar Energy and the City of Wichita have teamed up to give away firewood and mulch this winter. The free firewood and mulch is provided from Westar Energy’s ReliabiliTree tree trimming program and the City of Wichita’s forestry tree pruning and removal operations. You can pick up the […]
Donut Decorating Party at Hurts Donuts
Kids in Wichita will be out of school for Veterans Day on Friday, November 11, so Hurts Donuts is holding a party – a donut decorating party! For just $5 per person, all the supplies will be provided, including donuts and toppings, for you to decorate your own delicious masterpiece. Will it look too good […]
Full Moon Walks at the Great Plains Nature Center
Note: Due to overwhelming response – literally overwhelming – the GPNC is not taking any more reservations for these walks. If they open them up again in the new year I’ll try to let you know! Walk through Chisholm Creek Park by the light of the moon and with a Great Plains Nature Center staffer to […]
Subway National Sandwich Day deal
It only makes sense- who better to celebrate National Sandwich Day than America’s most popular sub shop? To celebrate the condiment-filled “holiday”, SUBWAY is offering a buy-one-get-one deal on Nov. 3 at participating locations. Buy a six-inch or Footlong sub, as well as a 30-ounce beverage, and receive a second sandwich for FREE (of equal or lesser value.) For bargain hunters, share the […]
Exhibit opening and free admission to veterans and military at Museum of World Treasures
On Veterans Day, Friday, November 11, from 10 a.m. to noon, the Museum of World Treasures will open its newest exhibit, Forgotten Heroes: Conflict in Korea, 1951-1953. The exhibit will showcase newly donated and never before seen objects from the Museum’s collection, along with new interpretive signs and displays focusing on what is often known […]
Toy Drive for Warriors in Transition
The American Legion is collecting toys for the children of service members who are in the Warriors in Transition program stationed at Fort Riley. These service members have been wounded, are ill, or are injured and are either transitioning back to normal military life or civilian life because they are no longer medically or physically […]
Firehouse Subs election day freebie
Exercise your right to vote and receive a refreshing freebie! Wear your “I voted” sticker to Firehouse Subs on November 8, 2016 and get a FREE medium drink – no purchase necessary. (If you vote early, be sure to save your sticker and wear it into the sub shop on election day!) This is a […]
Pottery Barn Grand Opening in Wichita
Pottery Barn is opening in Wichita on October 28 at the Bradley Fair shopping center – do your happy dance, and then keep reading! (Oh! Already sold out! I just found out they’re also going to be having a pre-opening party tonight, Thursday, October 27, that will include wine-tasting, small bites, a special discount on […]
FREE: C-Arrow Stables Fun Show
C-Arrow Stables in Maize is holding a Fun Show this Sunday, October 23, 2016. The show is free for spectators and open to the public. They’ll have folks demonstrating skills they’ve learned in riding lessons and – especially for October – a costume contest. (Look for horses in costume too!) The show starts at 1 […]
Free movies and TV on VUDU
VUDU has just launched a new, free, ad-supported service they’re calling AVOD. All you need is an account and you can start watching free today. (I’ve got School of Rock playing in the background as I type this. 🙂 ) They told affiliates today that thousands of movies and TV shows are available to watch […]
CYT Wichita Presents: Mary Poppins
Christian Youth Theater will be performing Disney’s Mary Poppins at Isely Elementary School November 3-5, 2016. This will be a show that both adults and children will enjoy. The jack-of-all trades, Bert, introduces us to England in 1910 and the troubled Banks family. Young Jane and Michael have sent many a nanny packing before Mary […]
Living History Rendezvous
Travel through time to the 1800s and see firsthand what life was like in America in the 19th century. The Living History Rendezvous brings re-enactors from all across Kansas and the U.S. to provide an authentic and historically accurate portrayal of that time period, and educates as it entertains. It’s also FREE to attend and open […]
Miro Returns to Ulrich Museum of Art
The Miró mosaic, Personnages Oiseaux (Bird People), was removed for restoration from the wall of the Ulrich Museum in 2011 and is now being reinstalled. To celebrate the return of the iconic mural, the Ulrich is hosting a community celebration and block party on Sunday, October 30, 2016. The event is free and open to […]
Save $4 on tickets to Tanganyika’s Poke-palooza
Lures and gym battles, a costume contest, and prizes for catches are all happening at Tanganyika’s Poke-palooza event on Sunday, October 23, 2016. They’re saying it’s the most epic Pokemon Go event ever. Tickets are priced at $20, but you can catch a $4 discount on admission if you purchase your tickets in advance (by […]