Wichita Soundscapes

Open Streets is a recurring event hosted by The City of Wichita. It's intended to help people stay active and get to know their neighbors. Open Streets NoMar happened in early May celebrating Wichita's large Hispanic culture and community. KMUW’s Jennifer Anima was there and has this Wichita Soundscape.

People come from all over the country to go to the Walnut Valley Festival. Musical groups of all sizes perform around campfires, blending and harmonizing long into the night. Hear the sounds from the campgrounds.

The new school year just began at L'Ouverture Magnet Elementary in Wichita. KMUW’s Carla Eckels captures the hustle and bustle after the first bell rings.

The Keeper of the Plains is the cultural - and official - logo of Wichita. The tall, steel sculpture of a Native American stands at the confluence of the Big and Little Arkansas Rivers.

Once every spring, comic book publishers offer free, promotional versions of comics at stores across the U.S. It’s an effort to encourage kids and other readers to check out the hobby. KMUW's Daniel Caudill spent the latest Free Comic Book Day at a local comic shop and brings us this Wichita Soundscape.

JaiDe Brown spends most of her time managing the City Arts ceramics studio. But on Monday nights she gets to sit behind the wheel and lead one of their weekly pottery classes.

Hear the sounds and songs of a Pow Wow at The Mid-America All Indian Museum.

Hear the sounds of commerce at the farmers market at the Old Town Farm and Art Market Plaza on this week's "Wichita Soundscapes."

This year's Asian Night Market took place earlier this month at Equity Bank Park downtown. KMUW’s Hugo Phan and Torin Andersen bring you this Wichita Soundscape.

The Society of Women Engineers ignites young imaginations at Wichita’s Engineering Expo, inspiring the next generation of innovators.

KMUW tags along as Meals on Wheels delivers hot lunches to seniors in need.

A live concert includes much more than the featured tunes. Lu Anne Stephens shares some of those extra experiences from a performance by the Wichita Symphony Orchestra on this week’s Wichita Soundscape.

One of the many art classes at City Arts each week is Doug Cravens' Beginning Glass Art class. KMUW's Torin Andersen caught up with Cravens teaching student Lisa Payne about glass blowing for this Wichita Soundscape.

Gridiron is an annual Wichita event where journalists satirize the year's news and politicians to raise money for journalism scholarships. Performances will run on March 12-14 at Roxy's Downtown.

This month, four Black STEM leaders are being celebrated with life-size images at the Exploration Place Outdoor Display, in collaboration with the Kansas African American Museum.

An annual event celebrating the life and legacy of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. took place Monday at the Wichita State University Metroplex. The program featured speakers, singers and the MLK Celebration Choir.

About 30 people gathered at the entrance of Wichita’s Holy Savior Catholic Academy for a “clap-in” — an event celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the Million Man March by applauding students as they arrived for the school day. KMUW’s Carla Eckels has this Wichita Soundscape...

Botanica's Illuminations is one of Wichita's most cherished holiday events—an immersive light show featuring more than 2 million lights that draws thousands to Riverside's botanical garden. KMUW visited this year's display, and Haley Crowson brings us this Wichita Soundscape.

The Frostbite Regatta has attracted hundreds of rowing clubs to Wichita since its start in 1992. The competition is hosted by the Wichita Rowing Association and takes place on the first Sunday in November. KMUW's Lu Anne Stephens was there this year and has this Wichita Soundscape.

KMUW's Meg Britton-Mehlisch tagged along as nearly 3,000 runners took over Wichita streets in the 2025 Prairie Fire Marathon.

Wichita Soundscapes celebrate the sounds of the city and the surrounding area. Explore Wichita in a new way, every other Wednesday during Morning Edition and All Things Considered.