I’ve been drinking a lot of beer lately.
Before I have to go all Amy Winehouse and say, “No, No, No” to rehab, let me explain. As I’ve previously mentioned, a year ago, I didn’t know beer besides Bud Light even existed. Now that I’ve had a taste of what I’ve been missing all my life, I can’t get enough. I’m intrigued by all these concepts: winter beers, lagers, stouts, ales… I could go on and on. There is so much to learn and yet I’m just one person so I …

Malena Lott is a woman with a vision. Her goal? Bringing book clubs back with some sass. “Girlfriends don’t get together as much as we would like. A book club makes reading a priority and provides a nice structure for a girls’ night out,” Lott said.
As an author, Lott has written and published two novels, The Stork Reality in 2006 and Dating DaVinci in 2008. Encouraging literacy isn’t just job security, it’s a passion for this mother of two in Oklahoma. “Studies have shown …

I know what you’re thinking: “What the $&@! is a walkshop?” So am I. What the word actually means is anyone’s guess. My best stab at the answer: it’s a combination of photowalk and workshop. Basically, it’s a chance for ordinary people – especially photographers – to give their input on Wichita downtown development, with a focus on “walkability” (things that make the city more pedestrian-friendly).All
The sessions – a collaboration between Visioneering Wichita, Denver-based PlaceMatters and architecture firm Goody Clancy – take place this weekend. One is a chat session …

Are you looking to do more this holiday season than spend money? Think outside the gift box and volunteer for one ofthe more than 260 nonprofit organizations in Wichita, many of which have holiday opportunities. But how can you decide which organization is a good fit for you? The United Way of the Plains Volunteer Center is ready to match you to an opportunity to do good things, this holiday and every day.
According to Volunteer Coordinator Becky Springer, the United Way Volunteer Center has helped match 7,000 …

It’s no secret that Wichita is an arts town, and that’s why I love it.
There are a number of all-encompassing 0rganizations that promote creative Wichitans in some capacity and give them a chance to showcase their talent, and The Wichita Center for the Arts is one of my favorites.
Between the Center Theatre, the Mary R. Koch School of Visual Arts, and the Gallery, there is something for every artistic taste. Even if you’re merely an arts appreciator, the center has numerous volunteer opportunities.
Ready to learn how to make glass …