l’esprit de l’escalier 1. The experience of thinking of a devastating rejoinder only after leaving the scene of the debate. 2. “staircase wit”
Spirit of the Stairs holds a special place in the heart of Wichita music. Composed of five instrumentalists from several notable Wichita bands, the group drips, then rushes, straight into the veins of a limited body of post-rock greats. Originally described as “rock instrumentation for non-rock purposes,” the genre became characterized by long, dynamic songs of symphonic magnitude, often composed of multiple movements and with massive tonal …

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 …

Cheering fans, colored lights and rock music. This was the scene of my Friday night, not at the Cotillion or the Coliseum, but in the basement of Senseney Music. What brought me there was the first ever performance by the students of the Adult Rock Band class.
Walking in, my expectations were immediately exceeded. There was a pretty large crowd and there seemed to be a lot of excitement. I took a seat in the front row and waited for the show to begin.
Before I tell you about the performance, …

I love a good jukebox. This feeling started early in my life, with the jukebox at the local Big Cheese Pizza in Park City back in the ’80s/early ’90s. I would save up my quarters and jump at the chance to feed them to that wonderful machine, waiting eagerly to hear the latest New Kids or Paula Abdul hit.
The music changes, the prices get higher, records are replaced by CDs are replaced by digital music, but the love remains. This feature is designed to shed some light some of Wichita’s …

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Not Bon Jovi, that’s for damn sure. I’m not much for arena-sized musicians. Or, at least, musicians that could stand a chance of filling an arena in Wichita. But, hey, Reptar on Ice! would be pretty rad. – Aimee Brock
I would love to see Zack Attack perform. What the arena need is a little “Friends Forever” action with Zack Morris and friends. …