Wichita loves St. Patrick’s Day, and it celebrates at several long-established events: The Delano parade , the corned beef and cabbage feast at The Shamrock . An Irish talent show at The Artichoke.
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Independent filmmaking thriving in Wichita
If there’s one event that crystallizes just how far filmmaking in Wichita has come in recent years, it’s Down to the Wire. The event, put on by the Tallgrass Film Association and CreativeRush every year since 2012 , is a 24-hour film race, where teams of local filmmakers create short films in that time span, competing to win a grand prize.
Wagonmasters throw together chili feed to help injured officer
Usually, the Wichita Wagonmasters cook large amounts of chili only in September for the popular Wichita Wagonmaster’s Downtown Chili Cookoff . On Saturday, Feb. 25, the Wagonmasters will be putting on a chili feed in Old Town Square , Second and Mead, with the goal of raising money to benefit Wichita police Officer Brian Arterburn, who suffered injuries to his chest, abdomen and brain after being run over by a stolen car on on Feb. 7. He’s still in critical condition at a local hospital.
2017 Valentinea s Day meals, specials at Wichita restaurants
But that isn’t stopping local restaurants, coffee shops and dessert cafes from planning dinners and events to accommodate those who feel amorous even on weeknights. Some of the businesses are even starting their specials early and serving them starting next weekend.
Underdog cats searching for a home during Wichita Cat Show
He was born last April, just inside the doors of the Wichita Animal Shelter where his mother, a stray, was brought moments before she gave birth to him and his two surviving siblings. Ten months later, he’s the last of his family, including his mom, who is looking for a permanent home.
Wichita Brewing Companya s wild pizza plans for 2017
You may be hearing that plea a lot this coming year from Wichita chefs and restaurateurs who have agreed to participate in a fun promotion that launches Sunday at Wichita Brewing Company . Owner Greg Gifford, who dreams up WBC’s many inventive promotions, invited me and 11 local restauranteurs to invent a pizza that he’ll serve at both Wichita Brewing Company restaurants, 8815 E. 13th St. N. and 535 N. Woodlawn, throughout 2017.
Share the Season helps woman so she can get her prescriptions
Share the Season is an annual campaign that offers one-time aid to people affected by unforeseen hardships. The people are not identified to protect their privacy.