WSU Center for Entrepreneurship Fall 2012 Forum Series (FREE)
The WSU Center for Entrepreneurship begins its Fall 2012 forum series began in September. The forums are free and open to the public. The Forum Series lectures are held in 107 Devlin Hall at the Wichita State University Campus at 3:30 p.m. on the following Thursdays: Thursday, September September 13, Nail it then Scale it! Proven […]
Banff Mountain Film Festival in Wichita
The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour is making its stop in Wichita on September 11, 2012. The films in the annual tour all relate to the outdoors, whether exploration and adventure, culture and environment, or mountain sports. The Banff Mountain Film and Book Festival is held each November in Banff, Alberta, Canada, then immediately […]
Live and Learn: FREE Lecture Series at KU School of Medicine in Wichita
This week, the KU School of Medicine in Wichita will present a FREE Live and Learn lecture in the Roberts Amphiteater at 1010 N. Kansas. The series features experts speaking on various health topics (see schedule below). Lectures are held most months on the second Tuesday, from Noon to 1:30 p.m. You can bring a […]
FREE Jeremy Camp Album
This one ends today. Christian music fans will be happy to know that Jeremy Camp is giving away a free download of select songs from his “LIVE” album. You’ll need to visit the Jeremy Camp Facebook page, enter your email address, country, and zip code to get this freebie.
FREE People Country Music Playlist
People Magazine has a new FREE country playlist at its website ready for download. You’ll need the iTunes player to take advantage of this freebie. These are the free songs in this edition of the People Country Playlist: Kix Brooks, “New To This Town” (Feat. Joe Walsh) Easton Corbin, “Lovin’ You Is Fun” David Nail, “Half […]
FREE $5 Amazon MP3 credit
Have an Amazon account? Let’s add some credit to it then! You can get a FREE $5 Amazon MP3 credit when you sign up for the Scott brand Savings Club. If you’re already a member, just sign in and look for the code to get your free credit. Once you get to the offer, copy the code […]
Half-Price Admission for Grandparents at Rolling Hills Zoo
Rolling Hills Wildlife Adventure in Salina is celebrating Grandparents Day this Saturday, September 2012, with half-price admission for grandparents. All visiting Grandparents receive half-price Zoo admission with a paid grandchild. Rolling Hills Wildlife Adventure is at 625 N. Hedville Road in Salina, Kansas. It will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Special activities […]
BOGO Birthday Cards in September
It’s BOGO Birthday card month in September at Cardstore.com. Use the coupon code CAL2691 at checkout to get Buy 1 Get 1 FREE birthday cards. Note: Free Shipping is available the entire month of September for orders shipped within the US. Buy 1 Get 1 Free on all Birthday Cards at Cardstore.com. Use code: CAL2691 Valid 9/1 thru […]
KFC Chicken Littles Combo $5 for a Limited Time
Lunch on the cheap: For a limited time, you can get a Chicken Littles Combo, which is two “Littles” sandwiches, a side item and a medium drink, for only $5 at KFC. As always, price and participation will vary depending on your KFC location, and tax will be extra. You won’t need a coupon for […]
Smallgrass Includes Admission to Exploration Place
See the newest version of this post: Smallgrass at Exploration Place Smallgrass is the newest addition to Tallgrass Film Festival. It’s a children’s film program that will be shown at Exploration Place during the 10th annual Tallgrass Film Festival. Smallgrass begins at 10:30 a.m. Saturday October 20, 2012. Admission is $7 per person ($5 for members […]
Midwest Bicycle Fest
It’s like a car show, but with bikes! The Coasters Bicycle Club is hosting its 8th annual Midwest Bicycle Fest in Haysville’s Riggs Park. Admission and bicycle entry is free. Throughout the day, bicycles will be on display and competing for your vote in Classic and Kustom categories. The festival will include games, contests and […]
Handmade in the Heartland Craft Fair Saturday
The next HandMade in the Heartland Craft Fair is Saturday, Sept. 1, 2012 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Sedgwick County Extension Center. Admission to the craft fair is free. There will be over 50 booths of only hand-made art and homemade treats. For more information, visit the Handmade in the Heartland Facebook […]
Sly and the Family Stone Concert in Wichita
This is awesome. The original founding members of Sly and the Family Stone will perform in Wichita this Saturday, September 1, 2012 in an outdoor concert. Tickets are only $10. The concert is part of The Kansas African-American Museum’s We Are Family Reunion events. It will be held at the Keeper of the Plains Plaza […]
FREE Make and Take Craft at the Library: Rain Music
Kids ages 4-10 can make a rainstick craft at the library for free. (A rainstick is a percussion instrument made from a hollow tube and filled with pebbles or beans to produce a rain-like sound.) Stop by one of the following branches during the times listed below: Saturday, September 8, 2012, from 2-5 p.m. at […]
Red Barn Outdoor Market Fall 2012
The inaugural Red Barn Outdoor Market was held this past spring near Benton, Kansas. It was filled with handcrafted goods and a variety of antique and vintage items. On Saturday, September 15, the market will be open again with even more vendors, live music, and food vendors.Among the goods offered at the fall market will […]
FREE Jazz on the Patio at Homewood Suites in the Waterfront
Homewood Suites by Hilton in the Waterfront offers free Jazz on the Patio many nights through September. The event includes jazz performances featuring Wichita musicians from 7-9 p.m. and cash bar from 6-10 p.m. on their beautiful (it really is) Lakeside Landing Patio. Here you can relax and unwind, or enjoy a round of golf […]
Discount Tickets to The Lion King
Get a 20% discount on tickets to see Disney’s The Lion King, the Broadway musical that is coming to Century II in Wichita September 4-30, 2012. The discount is valid only on remaining seats in the rear orchestra and middle-balcony for Tuesday through Friday performances. It is not valid for the 1 p.m. matinee on […]
50¢ Ice Cream Cones at Burger King
Burger King is serving up its vanilla soft serve at a discount. BK ice cream cones are only 50¢ right now. This is a limited-time promotion, and participation may vary depending on location. Wichita has several Burger King locations.
Wichita Blues Society Youth Jam
This looks like a terrific opportunity for young musicians (of any age). The Wichita Blues Society holds a youth jam on the first Saturday of every month. The jam sessions will be held from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at The Underground, and all ages are welcome. The Underground is located at 1628 George Washington Blvd. […]
National Bar-B-Que Derby 2012 in Derby, KS
BBQ pitmasters from across the region will be coming in for the 2nd annual National Bar-B-Que competition and community event in Derby, KS, Friday and Saturday, September 7-8, 2012. The two days of fun will include live entertainment from the Diamond W Wranglers, Good ‘n Greasy, and Annie Up, a car show, children’s area, military vehicles […]
2012 Derby Summerfest Rescheduled
A notice on the City of Derby website says that the 2012 Derby Summerfest was rescheduled for Saturday, September 15. Here’s the latest info: Derby Summerfest 2012 Summerfest Rescheduled for September 15 Due to the wet weather this weekend, Summer Fest has been rescheduled for Saturday, Sept. 15 at High Park. The event will begin […]
Spinner’s Kids’ Club August 2012 Event
I’ve written before about the Wichita Wingnuts’ Spinner’s Kids’ Club. It’s FREE and designed for kids 14 years old and younger. There are lots of reasons you may want to sign your kids up, including free admission to two games and free monthly sponsor events during the season. This Saturday, August 25, from noon to […]
Delano Bicycle Block Party
These Delano folks love a party, and you’re invited. Street musicians, clowns, magicians and dancers will add to the fun and games at the Delano Bicycle Block Party Thursday, August 23, 6-9 p.m. There will be children’s activities, a homemade ice cream contest (complete with celebrity judge), and best-decorated bicycle contests. Hot dogs, chips, pop, […]
Casablanca at the Orpheum this Week
Thursday evening, August 23, 2012, at 7 p.m. enjoy the classic film Casablanca with Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman on the big screen at the Wichita Orpheum theater. Tickets are only $5, or $4 for seniors, military, and students. For more information, visit the Wichita Orpheum website.
Wichita Mid-Continent Airport Giving Away Prizes, Round-Trip Airfare, KSU/KU Tickets, and More
Mid-Continent Airport’s Kickoff to Travel promotion features some pretty impressive prizes, including round-trip airfare for two on AirTran, tickets to KU and KSU football games, an iPad 2, and more. Winners of the weekly prizes will be announced on the Facebook page beginning August 20, 2012 and continuing through October. Enter by filling out the […]