National Pride Month: How to celebrate in Wichita
Wichita Pride is back in 2023 for another year of vibrant, exciting National Pride Month festivities. Here’s what to expect this year. Wichita Pride Festival May 27 - June 25 The Wichita Pride…
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Keeper of the Plains: Wichita's inclusive gathering spot
The Keeper of the Plains, a five-ton, 44-foot-tall steel sculpture located on the Arkansas River, is the most recognizable landmark in Wichita, the Heart of the Country. The iconic Wichita work of art…
The ultimate guide to supporting Wichita's Asian culture
Wichita embraces a rich tapestry of diverse ethnicities, individuals, communities and cultures, among them a thriving and expanding Asian population. Here are some several avenues to immerse yourself…
Wichita Asian Association fosters hope, advocacy for the future
The History In the late 19th century, the term "yellow peril" was coined when Chinese laborers were brought to the United States to replace emancipated Black communities as a cheap labor source…
Celebrate Asian culture with up-and-coming Asian festivals in Wichita
Mark your calendars now for Wichita’s highly anticipated Asian festivals. Every year, large crowds gather to celebrate and appreciate Asian culture through festivals marked by diverse music…
A taste of Asia in the Heart of the Country
Wichita is a surprising, yet bustling hub for outstanding Asian cuisine and culture. Food has always served as a gateway to understanding and acceptance of a culture. In Wichita, there are great…
Get to know Wichita’s first Black female Riverfest Admiral Windwagon Smith
Every year, the Wichita Riverfest brings together people from all over the city to celebrate the heritage, culture, and community of Wichita, Kansas. At the heart of this 9-day festival, June 2-10…
Rolling through Wichita: Explore breweries and nightlife in a wheelchair
Excited, overwhelmed or both? Visiting a new city for someone in a wheelchair can bring the same excitement as it does for everyone else to try new food, see new scenery, meet new people and have new…
Must-visit wheelchair-accessible live entertainment venues in Wichita
I’m quite the fan of live music and enjoying a concert is one of the many things I love about Wichita. There are four venues that I find easy to navigate and with a few helpful tips, you can too…
The queer travel guide to Wichita
When you think of “Queer Vacation Destinations” Kansas’ largest city might not be the first city that comes to your mind. However this city in the Heart of the Country offers a fusion of nightlife…
