Applications can be submitted online until midnight, March 6 for Wichita Professional Communicators 2023 scholarship worth $2,000

Students Pursuing Degree in Mass Communications Can apply for WPC Scholarship

Applications can be submitted online until midnight, March 6 for Wichita Professional Communicators 2023 scholarship.

Boys and Girls Club members learn about Black History, create ‘mood board’ of drawings, quotes

Members at the Boys and Girls Club of South Central Kansas put their artistic talents […]

NOW  thru Feb 28 African-American Scientists Honored with Exploration Place Outdoor Display Exploration Place, 300 N. McLean Blvd.  Each night during February, Exploration Place will honor African-American scientists by projecting giant portraits onto the side of its iconic island building. Guests are also invited to stay to watch the nightly 7 p.m. Ring of Fire lighting at the Keeper of the Plains and view 12 riverfront banners featuring a selection of women in STEM careers. Admission is not required to view the display from the Exploration Place promenade.

NOW – Mar 24-26 Take 36 Tallgrass Film Center, 120 E 1st, Tallgrass Film Association short film competition, TAKE 36 is being held March 24-26. TAKE 36 task creatives to conceive, develop, write, shoot, edit, and submit a short film, made in just 36 hours! And just to keep things interesting, there is some required criteria that must be present in all submitted films! Anyone is welcome to participate! Filmmakers from local middle schools and high schools compete as well as seasoned professionals.Films are due by 7 a.m. on Sun, Mar. 26.  Tickets for showcase https://bit.ly/40q8i7F

Tue, Feb 21, 1 p.m.:  Introduction to Microsoft Word 2013 Workshop.  Wichita Workforce Center 2021 N. Amidon, #1100.  This workshop is designed to help customers learn the fundamentals of Microsoft Word 2010 program. Basic computer skills are required for this workshop.  Topics include: Understanding how tools and buttons are organized, Opening and saving documents, Creating and formatting a document, Using the Copy and Paste feature. FREE

Thu., Feb 23, 5:30 p.m.: State of the City Address,  Wichita Mayor Brandon Whipple, City Hall, 455 N Main, 5:30 p.m. – Reception in the First Floor Board Room and 6:30 p.m. – State of the City in the City Council Chambers.

Sat., Feb 25, 7 p.m.: Annual Word & Note, Plymouth Congregational Church, 202 N Clifton Vocal Trio from Kansas City – Kristen Altoro-Nevins, Matthew Harris, and Jazlyn Epps. This will be an eclectic mix of music from classical to R&B. Altoro-Nevins Crystal is a  music theatre singer and actress, Harris is a pianist, organist, conductor and voice teacher; and Epps is an R&B singer, songwriter, and actress. COST: $20

Sun., Feb. 26, 2-4 pm:  Wichita Branch NAACP Youth Council, Black History Month Celebration, Dunbar Theater, 1007 N Cleveland. Invited students from Rise Up For Youth and Progeny. Emcee, Ms ICT Wichita. Youth and young adults will be performing music, poetry, and skits and information on African American historical figures. DJ Don will provide other music.  FREE

Sun., Feb. 26, 3 pm: “TEACH: A Journey of Faith,” Concert,  Holy Savior Academy, 3000 E. 13th.  A joint but separate concert by ARISE and the Holy Savior Catholic Academy Choir. The concert is part of the ARISE Choir’s initiative, TEACH (Transformation, Empowerment, Advocacy, Cultural Appreciation and Hope) and a benefit for both ARISE and HSCA. AAdmission is $20 for adults and $5 for children ages 12 and under. For ticket information, contact Dr. Delia Shropshire.316-684-2141 or dshropshire@holysavior.org. 

Sun., Feb. 26, 4 pm: Celebrating Our Past, Embracing Our Present, Envisioning Our Future. St. Mark United Methodist Church, 1525 N Lorraine.  Guest speaker; Pastor Robert Johnson, Mistress of Ceremony; Pastor Ronda Kingwood.   FREE

Sun. Feb 26, 6 pm: Ponder.This. Poetry & Gospel, Wichita Art Museum, 1400 Museum Blvd. Enjoy Wichita’s local talent, indulging in the art of spoken word & euphoric song. Performances by Poets: QueenNina, Blakkfist, Lesa Lank, Tyjuan Davis, Scott Victor, Tom Hanks.  Featuring Gospel Artists: NuLyric.  Also featuring vocalist: Sean Jackson. Cost $15 http://bit.ly/3DuFqkX

Sun. Feb 26, 12:30 – 1:30 pm: Memoir Writing Workshop with Polly Basore Wenzl, Watermark Books & Cafe,  4701 E. Douglas.  This session will include reflecting and recording your own pandemic story, or more broadly, memoir writing. Similar to Polly’s WSU course, The Power of Storytelling, this workshop will help you identify transformative moments in your life and tell your own story to the greatest effect on others. Each ticket comes with a copy of Polly’s memoir.  Contact Madison Hofer-Holdeman at 316-682-1181 Cost $30.

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