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Wichita Classic Rock Band enters contest to be featured in Rolling Stone Magazine
Wichita classic rock band enters contest to be featured in Rolling Stone Magazine. A Wichita band wants to be America's Next Top Hitmaker. They're in a competition to be in Rolling Stone Magazine, win $10,000, and share the stage with music legends.
First Look at Jabo’s Liquid Lounge
The month of July has been filled with lots of lackluster food. There have been some good meals, but few where I left thinking to myself, “WOW!!!” One of those few places I’ve been to in the past month that had me walking out with a huge smile was Jab’s Liquid Lounge.
Well-known Wichita musician, producer Michael Curtis dies
Wichita musician, composer and sound engineer Michael “Mike” Curtis has died, according to longtime friend, Leif Jonker. Curtis was well-known in the Wichita music scene in the 1980s and ’90s. He also co-wrote, produced and performed the soundtrack to the seminal Wichita horror film “Darkness,” alongside Jonker.
Dead Center Vintage: A clothing shop for everyone
Who doesn’t love a good vintage shop? One of the popular ones around town is Dead Center Vintage. Located at 626 E. Douglas, it’s conveniently located in the middle of the city, right across the street from Naftzger Park. This isn’t anything new. Oh, no. The owners have...
Popular tattoo shop will soon close its doors
WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) - It is business as usual for Hell Bomb Tattoo shop owner Steven Turner but a bomb was recently dropped on him when he found out he will have to close. "Considering the Hell Bomb here at this location it's just been home for such a long time like, it's almost like moving from a childhood home,” said Turner who also added there are many emotion wrapped up in his current location on Douglas Street.
bb.q Chicken to open at Towne East Square next month
More dining options at Towne East Square at 7700 E. Kellogg Dr are on the way. Bb.q Chicken who specializes in Korean fried chicken is near completion and is expected to open around mid-August. The chain out of Seoul, Korea originally launched in 1995. Since then, over 3,500 locations in...
Sedgwick County Zoo welcomes twin orphaned black bear cubs
WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) - The Sedgwick County Zoo announced they recently got two new baby black bears from Oregon and will be ready for public viewing as soon as Monday. The announcement came during the weekly meeting of the Sedgwick County Board of Commissioners. The cubs, brother and sister twins...
First Look at Uncle Scottie BBQ
A new BBQ restaurant has opened at 3851 S. Seneca in the former Nikki’s Poker Room space in southwest Wichita. Uncle Scottie BBQ just had their first day of business over the weekend. I decided to swing by and get a first glimpse at what you can expect. ===========
A south-side Wichita restaurant staple is about to close, at least for now
A Wichita restaurant that has operated at Lincoln and Edgemoor for 34 years is about to close, at least for now. Po Boy Pizza, home of the famous supreme pizza roll, will close at the end of business on Aug. 6. Owner May Khoury has been running the restaurant by herself since her husband died five years ago and says she’s ready to retire. Her grown sons are both engineers and can’t take the restaurant over right away, but they say they might revive it at a different address in two or three years. Until its final day, the restaurant will offer to-go service only.
Back to School Haircuts for $5 at Paul Mitchell School
Get Ready for school with a fresh new look at Paul Mitchell Hair School. They are offering $5 haircuts for all K-12 students and teachers. It’s the perfect opportunity to start the school year with a fresh style. We also have some other back-to-school tips on how to save...
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