Nov 20 Wednesday
KMUW's monthly book club features selections made by KMUW staff. For November, we are reading "Intermezzo" by Sally Rooney.
We'll meet at KMUW for a group discussion over dinner from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 20. Dinner is provided by Public, guests are invited to bring a beverage to share with the group.
Nov 21 Thursday
Merry & Bright is a free, family-friendly event open to the public. This year’s event will once again feature the lighting of the Union Station building, photos with Santa, carriage rides, hot cocoa and cookies, a kids’ activity station, and special performances, as well as a TV partnership with KWCH Channel 12 and Summit Media.Everyone is encouraged to bring a new, unwrapped toy to donate to the Wichita Children’s Home.
Nov 23 Saturday
Come join us for intentional holiday shopping with women-owned businesses and organizations working with women, and a day of learning in community about great missions and cultures.FAIR/DIRECT TRADE GOODSLOCAL MADEARTWORK & JEWELRYFOODS & SNACKSGIFTS & HOME DECORMAKE & TAKE WORKSHOPS* THE LIBRARY'S BOOK BUS *Fun for all ages!We are a movement of missions -- local and global handmade art and goods from a variety of cultures, fair/direct trade, nonprofits, and small businesses. Empowered women are changing the world.VENDORSIf you want to work together with other purpose-driven business owners, learn about the stories of local and global women, and network with very purposeful shoppers, this is the place to be!Vendors must be selling handmade local or global goods and ensure fair wages were paid to the makers. Applications at bit.ly/handmadeholiday2024.** Please do not apply via any personal comments or pay anyone other than Alegria Ventures -- we have had some difficulty with scammers in the past.
WHAT MAKES US UNIQUE🌍 Local and global-made art, handmade goods, and foods.🛍 A fabulous time of shared missions to highlight women makers and businesses here in Wichita and across the world.🌼 Committed vendors and shoppers who want to LEARN and who care about the sourcing of their products.
ShowerUp: Mobile Showers And Personal Care ShowerUp serves those experiencing homelessness and anyone in need by providing mobile showers, hygiene resources, and personal care. It’s our goal to Shower Grace, Hope, and Love with everyone.
Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy stitching and chatting. Bring your knitting, crocheting, quilting or other needlecraft projects to work on and share your ideas, questions and love of needlecrafts. Learn from the experience of others and advise those who are just beginning.
Thrift Finds: Thrifted Treasures from the Museum’s Collection
Museums acquire objects in many ways, including purchases from thrift stores. Thrift stores sell donated used or second-hand items to the public at moderate prices, often as a way to support charitable organizations or causes. By promoting green practices, encouraging the re-use of items, and providing funds and services to underserved audiences, thrift stores support the community in important ways – and you never know what you’ll find at a thrift store!
Originally created as a companion to September 2024’s traveling exhibit Thrift Style, Thrift Finds features thrifted treasures from the Museum’s Permanent Collection and will be on view until February 2025.
September 2024 – February 2025
Tues-Fri 11am-4pm, Sat & Sun 1-5pm
Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum – 204 S Main
Located in the Lois Kay Walls Gallery – 3rd Floor.
Grab a bite to eat or a cup of coffee for this online lunch-time virtual chat, open-access session with Bonita Gooch, Editor-in-Chief of The Community Voice. Friday, July 7, 12:00pm-1:00pmWe'll talk about community issues, ideas for stories, your likes or dislikes about the paper or anything else.It's our chance to hear from our readers. We care what you think! We'll share what we know!! This event happens on the first Friday of each month, just register and on the Thursday before the event we will email you the link to join in the webinar.
AARP Kansas, Urban League of Kansas, and AT&T are offering a series of in-person classes on digital literacy for participants 50 and older. These courses will cover Smartphones, social media, telehealth, fraud protection, and more.
Writing the Great American Novel can be a lonely business. Join other Wichita-area NaNoWriMo writers for some fellowship while you craft that perfect paragraph!
Become a digital artist and learn how to draw with a stylus and a digital tablet. Call (316) 261-8500 or register online.
Children ages 2 and under will develop a love of learning as they sing, dance, and enjoy simple stories. Caregivers will learn tips to encourage their child's early learning development. Please note this event will not take place on 11/28.
A unique storytime presented in English and Spanish. This program will not take place on November 28. Disfrute de una hora de cuentos única presentada en inglés y español. Etse programa no occurria el 28 de noviembre.
Join us for the 41st Annual Wreath Festival! Admission to the Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum is free to the public during this 3-day celebration!
Enjoy holiday cheer, music, and a wonderful destination for holiday gift buying. The Museum’s Store is transported to the 2nd floor DeVore Auditorium, where holiday shoppers are sure to be dazzled by an array of artful handmade wreaths, décor items, baked goods, cards, books, and unique gift items. The festival takes place from 11am to 4pm Thursday, Friday, and Saturday - November 21st-23rd.
A carryout lunch will be available. (Keep an eye on our website for details to be posted closer to the date.) The museum will have limited seating inside with additional seating in Heritage Square, weather permitting. Place your lunch order by calling (316-265-9314) or emailing (wschm@wichitahistory.org) the museum.
Thank you to Friends of the Historical Museum, for sponsoring this event!
November 21st-23rd 11:00am-4:00pm204 S Main StFree AdmissionOpen to the Public
In the lobby of the Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum, from the Wreath Festival through the New Year, visitors will find the Moore Family Santa Dolls on display. As a yearly tradition that's continued for the last 17 years, the Museum has exhibited a small selection of the Moore's collection -- which is about 150 in total -- for the public to admire. These antique Santas come in various sizes, colors, and expressions. It's hard to pick a favorite!
Santa Claus has long served as a Christmas icon. By 20th century, Santa Claus had become so popular that his likeness was interpreted by many diverse toy manufacturers for a variety of uses. Most of the plush toy Santa figures featured in this exhibit date from the 1950's and 60's. Some figures are made of molded plastic, cast metal, rubber, or paper mache' and date earlier in the 20th century.
November 2024 - December 2024
Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum - 204 S Main
A Featured exhibit of the Wichita-Sedgwick County Historical Museum includes “A Wichita Cottage.” This exhibit authentically recreates a typical middle-class Wichita home of the late 19th century complete with Victorian adornment and the emerging technology which would soon change domestic life and society in general. Seven individual rooms compose this environmental exhibit. Visit and pay a social call on the residents of a Wichita cottage, this 1890 Victorian house is authentically decorated throughout, from the wooden icebox on the back porch to the combination gas-and –electric ceiling light fixture hanging in the parlor.
Located on the third floor, starting during our annual Wreath Festival and going through to the New Year, the immersive Victorian Cottage exhibit has been decked out for Christmas jubilation. visitors will get a glimpse of how people celebrated the season over 100 years ago. All that's missing is a roaring fire and a cup of hot cocoa!