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The Oeno Wine Bar is located in Old Town, a neighborhood driving downtown’s residential boom Residency Increases In Wichita’s Bustling Downtown District
Dine, shop, work, play, live – you can do all that and more in downtown Wichita.
Great Plains Nature Center Wichita’s Friendly Atmosphere Adds to Family Appeal
Wichita residents agree: The city is large enough with lots to do, yet small enough to remain friendly.
Locals take in the creations at CityArts during the Final Friday gallery crawl. Wichita Sees Rise of Creative Class
Wichita, known the world over for aviation, is witnessing the emergence of a new signature industry: arts.
Fill Your Datebook With This Downtown Go-To Guide
When the sun goes down, the scene heats up downtown, the cultural center of Wichita.
Andover YMCA Will Be the Area’s Largest
A new, 115,000-square-foot YMCA under construction in Andover will only reinforce that fact.
New Wingnuts Baseball Team Wins Over Local Fans
Long before the Wichita Wingnuts took the field before 6,000 cheering fans at Lawrence Dumont Stadium, the team already had scored big with crowds in middle Kansas.
Bartlett Arboretum Provides a Lush, Natural Oasis for Special Events
Twenty minutes and 100 years south of Wichita, the Bartlett Arboretum greets visitors to the peaceful Kansas community of Belle Plaine.
Go Wild at Tanganyika Wildlife Park
Tanganyika Wildlife Park has quietly bred and cared for rare and endangered animals for more than 20 years.
Sedgwick County Park Boasts State’s First Boundless Playground
The first-ever boundless playground in Kansas opened in November 2006 – in Sedgwick County Park.
Sedgwick County Zoo Celebrates Return of Asian Tigers Exhibit
Asian tigers return to the Sedgwick County Zoo in 2009.
Great Plains Nature Center Showcases Regional Wildlife
Life is truly an adventure at Great Plains Nature Center.
Golf Enthusiasts Delight in Wichita Area Courses
Golf courses in the Wichita area are well above par - and that’s a good thing.
All Star Adventures Makes Every Day a Carnival Day
Every day is a virtual carnival at All Star Adventures.
Children’s Miracle Network Boundless Playground Opens in Sedgwick County
Kids who play together‚ grow together.
Cheney Reservior Offers Some of the Finest Sailing in the U.S.
One of the finest sailing lakes in the country is in Kansas.
National Baseball Congress Has Been a Hit Since 1935
The National Baseball Congress World Series tournament has been a hit in Wichita since it was established in 1935.
Sand Creek Station Delivers Wee Bit of Scotland to Wichita Area
Sand Creek Station Golf Club is delivering a wee bit of Scotland to the Wichita area.
Sedgwick County Zoo opened its Cessna Penguin Cove in 2007. Wichita Abounds With Family-Friendly Educational Entertainment Options
From exploring the world of science to hanging out with penguins‚ there’s no shortage of activities in Wichita that will interest the whole family.
National Baseball Congress Brings the Boys of Summer to Wichita
In the early 1930s‚ sporting goods salesman Hap Dumont convinced the city of Wichita to build him a stadium‚ promising city officials a national tournament in return.
Coach Mark Turgeon is Taking Wichita State Basketball to New Height
Mark Turgeon took over as coach of the Wichita State University men’s basketball team in March 2000.
Wichita River Festival Draws Huge Crowds Downtown
What do funnel cakes‚ meatballs on a stick‚ snow cones and snickerdoodle brownies have in common with paddleboats‚ lumberjacks‚ classical music and antique bathtubs?
Wichita’s Low Cost of Living Attracts and Retains Young Professionals
When Rene Campirano decided to leave Seattle in 2005 in search of a smaller city and a better quality of life‚ his nationwide search led him to Wichita.
Neighborhood Strolls Can Yield Architectural History Lessons
An afternoon stroll in Wichita’s in-town neighborhoods like College Hill and Riverside can provide an architectural history lesson.
Share Your Love for City at UploadWichita.com
A new community Web site encourages users to share what they love about Wichita.
Derby Earns Accolades for High Quality of Life
Congratulations, Derby – and congratulations again.
Music Theatre of Wichita, Patrons Enjoy Never-Ending Summer Romance
Packing five full-scale musicals into a 10-week run is more of a challenge than most theater companies would dare tackle.
Keeper of the Plains Statue Undergoes Restoration
A 10‚000-pound Indian sculpture in Wichita has hit new heights.
Take In the Beauty of Flint Hills, the Country’s Largest Tract of Tallgrass Prairie
No lawnmower is going to cut through the tallgrass of Flint Hills.
Sedgwick County Zoo Welcomes Humboldt Penguins
Sedgwick County Zoo is about to get a new black-and-white exhibit.
Veterans Memorial Park Provides Much-Deserved Salute
Veterans Memorial Park pays homage to the men and women who have gone to war for this nation.
New and Historic Theatres Make Wichita a Destination for Film and Live Performances
Here’s to a city that takes dinner-and-a-show way beyond the ordinary.
Wichita’s Tallgrass Film Festival Grows in Popularity
Two time zones and 1,300 miles from the million-dollar movie sets of Hollywood, independent filmmakers gather in Wichita each October to celebrate the visionary art of filmmaking.
Inter-Faith Ministries Volunteers Share Common Belief in Helping Others
At Wichita’s Inter-Faith Ministries, volunteers may differ in political affiliation, religious belief or race, but they share at least one commonality – a desire to help their fellow man.
Museums, Galleries and Restaurants Buzz With Latest in Arts During Final Fridays
On the last Friday night of each month, downtown Wichita’s museums, galleries and restaurants buzz with the latest in visual and performing arts.
Wichita Grand Opera Attracts Big-Name Vocal Talents
The great Placido Domingo sang with the Wichita Grand Opera‚ and so did Luciano Pavarotti.
Botanica, The Wichita Gardens Features Butterflies, Assortment of Flowers
Looking for inspiration? Then spend an afternoon at Botanica‚ The Wichita Gardens.
Public Artwork on Display All Around Wichita
He stands strumming his guitar on a main thoroughfare‚ his head cocked to one side as if he’s listening to the sound echoing from his instrument.
Music Theatre of Wichita Gives Actors a Head Start
Many of the nation’s hottest young stage actors bypass New York City to spend their summers at Music Theatre of Wichita – a nonprofit arts organization with a knack for launching tomorrow’s Broadway stars.
Wichita Residents Point to Friendly People as Selling Point
Wichita’s got all the right stuff when it comes to quality of life.
Wichita’s Many Arts Venues Attract Residents, Visitors
It doesn’t take much effort to expose yourself to art in Wichita.
Various cultural offerings and new living spaces are drawing more people to the Old Town district. Upcoming Projects in Downtown Wichita Excite Old Town Business Owners
Two years ago, the Old Town Merchants Association dropped the “Merchants” from its name. Obviously, its members knew what the future held for downtown Wichita’s historic business district.
Retail, Housing in Wichita Continues to Grow
Take a look in nearly any direction in Wichita these days‚ and you’re likely to see something new.

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