Wichita Soundscapes

Wichita Soundscapes celebrate the sounds of the city and the surrounding area. We bring you short audio snapshots of area events like the Prairie Fire Marathon and the Walnut Valley Festival, or simple scenes like an evening by the Keeper of the Plains. Explore Wichita in a new way, every other Wednesday during Morning Edition and All Things Considered.

18 episodes

11d ago latest

fortnightly cadence

English language

▶ Play latestRSS feed Website Society Culture Leisure Arts

https://www.kmuw.org/podcast/wichita-soundscapes/rss.xml

Episodes 16

BOOM! SNIKT! BAMF! Free Comic Book Day welcomes readers and collectors of all ages
24d ago · 1:55
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.
Sounds and pounds of clay
1mo ago · 1:43
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.
The sounds and songs of a Pow Wow
2mo ago · 1:40
Hear the sounds and songs of a Pow Wow at The Mid-America All Indian Museum.
Hustle and bustle at the Old Town Farm and Art Market Plaza
2mo ago · 2:03
Hear the sounds of commerce at the farmers market at the Old Town Farm and Art Market Plaza on this week's "Wichita Soundscapes."
Wichita Asian Night Market brings burgeoning vendors and food aficionados together
3mo ago · 1:41
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.
Exploring at the Engineering Expo
4mo ago · 1:40
The Society of Women Engineers ignites young imaginations at Wichita’s Engineering Expo, inspiring the next generation of innovators.
On the road with Meals on Wheels
4mo ago · 2:00
KMUW tags along as Meals on Wheels delivers hot lunches to seniors in need.
Getting in tune with the Wichita Symphony Orchestra
5mo ago · 2:00
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.
A glimpse of Gridiron rehearsals
5mo ago · 2:02
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.
Exploration Place and TKAAM honors black STEM leaders with life-size outdoor tribute
6mo ago · 2:19
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.
Building Community: Celebrating the Legacy of MLK Jr. with Greater Wichita Ministerial League
7mo ago · 1:57
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.
Wichita school hosts 'Clap-In' to celebrate 30th anniversary of Million Man March
7mo ago · 1:56
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...
The bright lights and sounds of Botanica's Illuminations
8mo ago · 2:12
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.
A race around the river bend
8mo ago · 2:10
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.
From the sidelines of Wichita's Prairie Fire Marathon
9mo ago · 2:06
KMUW's Meg Britton-Mehlisch tagged along as nearly 3,000 runners took over Wichita streets in the 2025 Prairie Fire Marathon.
Coming Nov. 12: Wichita Soundscapes
9mo ago · 0:25
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.