A blog post about cool things in Wichita, Kansas.
Does your family have Christmas traditions that center around enjoying the many light displays at this time of year? If so, check out the list below for some large displays in the Wichita area: Illuminations at Botanica: 701 Amidon St. It is open from 5:30-9:00 through January 1st. The one-way Read more…
Most Saturdays, my daughter and I have been exploring our city to find the best donuts in Wichita. Here is a list of some of the best donuts we have found in Wichita: Donut Whole | 1720 E Douglas Ave, Wichita, KS 67214 Donut Palace | 1235 N. Broadway, Wichita, Read more…
Today’s guest is Rob Gerlach. Rob is the executive director of tech transfer and commercialization at WSU. Rob basically helps take technology that is being created and innovated by students, faculty, and the community and turn it into products or services that can help make a real impact in people’s Read more…
Back in high school, we used to love going to “Haunted” places around town and trying to spook each other. I wish I had this list back then, but I did go to a few of these then including Therosa’s Bridge. Here is our list of the truly spooky, haunted Read more…
Below is a list of activities for your youngster during the last few weeks of October. Great family fun locally! Hays, Hooves and Halloween at Old Cowtown Museum Saturday, October 23-Sunday, October 24th. Envision’s Kids Club Pumpkin Patch Party, Saturday, October23rd, Cedar Creek Farm & Pumpkin Patch, Maize Halloween Party Read more…
For adults only! Here is a list of haunted houses and other events that are only appropriate for adults. Call ahead for hours of operation and mask requirements. Apparition: Dracula, Headshots Bar & Grill, 2120 N Woodlawn PH 316-260-4370. There are six new drinks highlighting Kansas spirits. Boos and Brews Read more…
A little known fact about Wichita is that there are several nice Bed and Breakfast locations. If you would like to take a stay-cation, check out these options! Delano Bed & Breakfast is located at 305 S Elizabeth, Wichita, KS 67213 PH (316) 201-3120. It has received a 4.9 (out Read more…
Pickleball is a rapidly growing sport across the nation, but especially in Wichita. We are even home to some top ranked players like Matt Wright and Lucia Kovalova. With places like Chicken N Pickle popping up and bringing even more awareness, it might make you wonder where you can find Read more…
Where do you buy furniture in Wichita? There are a number of furniture stores and furniture outlets. One of the best and most unique places to buy furniture in town is Furniture USA. Furniture USA is located at 1500 E Douglas Ave, Wichita, KS 67214. They are open Monday through Read more…
Top Wichita Restaurant Recommendations Everyone has different taste and everyone has a favorite restaurant or two. I wanted to see what everyone’s “go-to restaurant recommendation” is so I asked the readers of the Wichita Weekly Update: “If you had to take an out of town friend to ONE restaurant in Read more…
Wichita Public Transportation Wichita Transit is the public transportation department of the City of Wichita, which operates paratransit and transit bus services within Wichita, Kansas. Transit Services operate 17 fixed-route bus lines and 17 demand-response paratransit routes. They report about two million yearly fixed-route trips and 320,800 yearly disabled paratransit trips. The company has Read more…
Tiffany Bias Patmon – WNBA Champion & God Benefits Founder Today’s guest is Tiffany Bias Patmon. Tiffany graduated from Andover Central where she led them to 2 state titles before playing at Oklahoma State where she led the cowgirls to a sweet 16 and is the all time assists leader Read more…
Where to buy Wichita Merchandise? Signs of Wichita pride are everywhere. There are tags, flags, t-shirts, stickers and more. But where can you purchase these items? Pretty much anywhere! Below is a list of places to purchase Wichita items. The Workroom 150 N Cleveland (316) 295-4520 Walmart Supercenter 6110 W Read more…
Audra Dinell – The Thread Today’s guest is Audra Dinell. Audra is a Wichita-native. After leaving town for several years, she returned mid-pandemic from Hawaii to start The Thread, a women’s leadership collective. We talk about her journey of leadership and entrepreneurship as well as her experience with the first Read more…
Wichita has numerous talented people. Many of these people are authors. Whether they are from Wichita, lived in Wichita, or still live in Wichita, we are going to claim them. This list is not all inclusive, so please send in any additional authors so we can add them! We are Read more…
Wichita Co-Working Spaces Are you an entrepreneur? A small business owner? Run a business from your home but need an occasional office space or meeting room? Check out these options to rent a co-working space! Omni Business Center Omni Business Center offers unified messaging, personal receptionists, business lounge, professional street Read more…
BW Barkley and Robert Feeney – KaaS & Ringorang Today’s guests are BW Barkely and Robert Feeney. BW and Robert run Knowledge as a Service (KaaS). Their product is Ringorang which is working to modify behaviors and habits with technology. They recently relocated to WIchita. We talk about what led Read more…
Watch the Perseid Meteor Shower from Wichita I have a lot of memories growing up of watching the Perseid meteor shower. As a kid we would lay on my neighbor’s trampoline and watch. In high school, we would go to a friends and sit on their driveway and watch. What Read more…
Today’s guest is Jennifer Strong McConachie. Jennifer is an author and endurance athlete. Her book, “Go Far: How Endurance Sports Help You Win At Life” comes out on September 28th.” You can pre-order it today and find it on amazon, barnes and noble, and locally at places like Watermark books Read more…
Wichita’s Wonder Women Most communities have a few claims to fame and Wichita is no exception. The boundless plainsbirthed some of our country’s biggest business success stories. This list often leads with Charles Koch, Phil Ruffin, the Carney brothers and various last names now notable as aircraft brands. We Wichitans Read more…
With the 2020 Olympics almost here, we looked back to see some athletes with ties to Kansas who participated in 2016. Nico HernandezNico Hernandez is a boxer from Wichita. He represented team USA in the light flyweight division in Rio and received a bronze medal. Miles UkaomaMiles Ukaoma of Wichita Read more…
Who is Kendrian Elliott? Kendrian Elliott grew up in Wichita, Kansas. High school: Kendrian started all 4 years at Wichita South High School where she helped lead the Titans to 4 straight state championships. She was the 2015-16 Kansas Gatorade girls Player of the Year. She earned All-State 3 times Read more…
Ron Baker – Shocker Legend & Former Pro Basketball Player Today’s guest is Ron Baker. Ron grew up in Scott City before walking on at Wichita State and playing a pivotal role in the best run of Shocker basketball which included a final four appearance, an undefeated regular season and Read more…
Just a Kid from Wichita A lot of success has come out of Wichita. We have had successful businesses, successful musicians, and successful athletes. Many of these people have something in common: they are just kids that grew up in Wichita. DJ Fisher, founder of Defining Sports, brings together many Read more…
The Summer Olympics start on Friday, July 23rd and run through Sunday, August 8th. Kansas Athletes in Tokyo 2020 Olympics After searching for Kansans in the Olympics, we came across two women competing in the 2021 games. Adrianna Franch from Salina is one of the 18 players on the Women’s Read more…
Wichita 4th of July Guide There are many ways people celebrate the 4th of July. There will almost always be Lee Greenwood singing “Proud to be an American” on the radio at some point and neighborhoods doing their celebrations in a small way. If you just want to be a Read more…
Ramsey Jamoul – CEO of Unified Esports Today’s guest is Ramsey Jamoul. Ramsey is the CEO of Unified which is an esports company that brings competitive gaming events for all levels including collegiate and semi-professional. We talk about his journey with the company and what the future of esports looks Read more…
CHALLENGES FACE DOWN WIZARDS UP TO TASK FOR FINAL STRETCH Did you know Wichita has a basketball team?Did you know they are undefeated in regular season play?No? Well, you’re not alone.That is a struggle facing down a young team of local, Wichita talent. And the executive team supportingWichita’s only pro Read more…
The Greens at Terradyne – Andover, Kansas Review by Fert The Foodie Did you know that you don’t need a membership to dine at The Greens at Terradyne? It’s open to regular Joes like me, so I stopped in for lunch today. The restaurant portion of the country club is Read more…
Juneteenth Are you celebrating Juneteenth this weekend? Are you not sure what Juneteenth is? Read on to learn some history about Juneteenth. What is Juneteenth? June 19th is the Juneteenth holiday celebrated to commemorate the emancipation of enslaved people in the US. The holiday was first celebrated in Texas, where Read more…
School’s out! What kid isn’t excited to hit the pool? We have compiled a list of water activities that can help celebrate summer. Wichita Splash Pads If a splash pad is what you’re looking for, Wichita has many options. All of them opened on Memorial Day. They are: Boston Park, Read more…
Wichita Farmers Markets There is something magical about summertime. Swimming, lazy weekends, going to the lake, corn on the cob, grilling outside and fresh fruits and vegetables from the farmer’s market. Old Town Farm & Art Market Wichita is blessed with many options to get your fix of fresh produce. Read more…
Kansas Flavor Farmers Market in Valley Center By Kat Massaglia The Kansas Flavor Farmers Market in Valley Center is a Saturday spot worth adding to your list – especially if you’re hungover. The new market is small and doesn’t have any produce vendors – yet. But the vendors who are Read more…
Wichita’s Favorite Coffee Shops A while back, we made a list of some of the best coffee shops in Wichita. We wanted to figure out who Wichita values as their “Favorite” coffee shop. We turned to our audience on Instagram and Twitter. The ultimate champ stayed the same, but each Read more…
Doo-Dah Diner Pizza – Wichita, Kansas Review by Fert The Foodie Back in February, I was invited to Doo-Dah Diner to taste test their new pizzas before they started serving them to the public. There were several creative pizzas that are based off of some of their popular dishes like Read more…
What is Sporting Wichita? Sporting Wichita is a soccer club in Wichita, Kansas. It officially became ‘Sporting Wichita’ on May 6, 2014 after changing it’s name from the Wichita Rojos Soccer Club. The Wichita Rojos began in 2002. Sporting Wichita is the Official Affiliate for Sporting KC (the professional soccer Read more…
What is Nikoyle Noel? Nikoyle Noel is a collective of musicians. They are not only classically trained in orchestral performance, but also church and R&B. They perform a fusion of hip hop/soul and classical music which they call a new genre: Symphonic Soul. The name is created after the middle Read more…
West Street Burgers – Wichita, Kansas Review by Fert The Foodie On my lunch break today, I had to go to the Kellogg and West Street area, so what better to get over there than some burgers from West Street Burgers. I went with a double of their feature burger, Read more…
Grandma Thuy’s – Wichita, Kansas Review by Fert The Foodie I’ve been meaning to get over to Grandma Thuy’s since they reopened to try their new enhanced wings. I thought they were good before, but I guess they came up with a way to keep them super crispy even after Read more…
Best Pizza in Wichita Pizza is a fan favorite. BUT who has the best pizza in Wichita? This is a question that’s difficult to answer, but instead of pushing my personal opinion, we polled our audience and came up with a list. This is in alphabetical order, but don’t miss Read more…
Wichita Wolves: The Official Esports Team of Wichita Wichita has a number of official teams. The Wichita Wind Surge, Wichita Wings, Wichita Thunder, Wichita Force. On Tuesday, April 13th, The Wichita Wolves were named the Official Esports team of Wichita. You might find it surprising that we even have an Read more…
Fat Miilk at KIMSON ASIAN MARKET Review by Fert The Foodie There is a company based out of Chicago called Fat Miilk that sells coffee beans that were grown in Vietnam, and they are doing a little pop-up at KIMSON ASIAN MARKET today. I stopped by over my lunch break Read more…
Check out our conversation with Bill Farha about the St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway in Wichita: Tell us about you and your involvement in the Wichita communityI was extensively involved with the Wichita Prayer Breakfast for over 25 years. My wife, Shirley and I hosted thespeaker and committee annually in Read more…
Last April, in the midst of American Idol and the start of the pandemic, we recorded a zoom call with Arthur Gunn / Dibesh to talk about his time on Idol. We had the opportunity to sit down with Arthur Gunn once more. This time we could go more in Read more…
It’s been one full year since the pandemic started (3/11/2020). This has thrown many things for a loop, including certain holiday events. The Delano District St. Patrick’s Day parade has been cancelled this year. That being said, there are plenty of ways to celebrate the green day. Check out a Read more…
Beautiful weather calls for beautiful patios. Kansas weather can be all over the place, but it does have many days and especially evenings that make for a good time outdoors. But where are the best outdoor patios in Wichita? We asked the local experts around town where we could find Read more…
National Margarita Day is February 22. To celebrate, we asked the natives of Wichita where their favorite Margs are from. Below is a list of the favorites in Wichita! I am sure we are missing some, so please let us know where your favorite is and we will add it! Read more…
The Delano District in Wichita, wasn’t always part of Wichita. In 1862, in large part due to the cheap land available under the Homestead Act of 1862, settled in what is now the Delano district of Wichita. The area was originally dubbed Elgin. Elgin grew into a stopping point for Read more…
Here is a crowd-sourced list of the favorite and best gluten free restaurants in Wichita. If we are missing any (which I am sure we are), please let us know and we will update the list! Beautiful Day Cafe “Healthy, sustainable farm to table, organics, lower glycemic, made from scratch, Read more…
If you have been in Wichita for more than five minutes, odds are you have seen it in person, seen it on a t-shirt or seen a sculpture somewhere. What am I talking about? The Keeper of the Plains (aka The Keeper). The Keeper is a 44-foot tall steel sculpture Read more…