Author: Karlee Cooper

KMUW’s monthly book club features selections made by KMUW staff. For August, it’s reading “The God of the Woods” by Liz Moore.

Suzanne Perez, KMUW book reviewer, said about the book: “I couldn’t stop reading it or thinking about it, and now I can’t stop talking about it either. The story, the characters, the setting, the ending — everything about this novel is absolute perfection.”

Attendees will meet at KMUW for a group discussion over dinner from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28. Dinner is provided by Public, and guests are invited to bring a beverage to share with the group.

Part fun, part fundraiser, KMUW’s “You’re Spelling It Wrong” offers an entertaining opportunity for proficient spellers to show off their skills.

Led by bee-master Fletcher Powell, host of KMUW’s “You’re Saying It Wrong” podcast, at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23 at Wichita Brewing Company Event Venue, 6160 E. Central Ave. Taco buffet provided by Custom Cuisine Catering.

• $35 – participant entry
• $250 – table of six (each receives a buffet pass and drink ticket)
• $40 – VIP individual ticket (includes a buffet pass and drink ticket)
• $25 – General admission

KMUW thanks its “You’re Spelling It Wrong” sponsors:

• Jill Docking
• McClelland
• Two Trees Technology
• Walkers Jazz Lounge
• Brain Balance of Wichita
• Comfort Care Homes
• Wichita Brewing Company
• Kent Audio Visual
• Carps Bees
• Custom Cuisine Catering
• McPherson Opera House

KMUW’s free calendar stickers are back for the 2024-25 academic year. To request a calendar, send your name, campus box number and the quantity requested to cooper@kmuw.org. KMUW has limited quantities, please only order what you need.

Calendars available while supplies last.

KMUW’s monthly book club, Literary Feast, features selections made by KMUW staff. For June, KMUW is reading “Knife” by Salman Rushdie.

Participants will meet from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 26 at KMUW for a group discussion over dinner. Dinner is provided by Public, and guests are invited to bring a beverage to share with the group.

Join KMUW for An Evening in Two Acts: a journalism fundraiser, with special guest Korva Coleman of NPR, Wednesday, June 19.

Act I

• Act I features cocktails and appetizers from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at The President’s Residence.
• Hosted by President Rick Muma and First Gentleman Rick Case.

Act II

• Act II moves to Walkers Jazz Lounge, 252 North Mosley, for dinner and jazz from 6:45 to 9 p.m.
• Hosted by Walker’s Jazz Lounge, featuring a performance by the WSU Student Trio, with dinner generously provided by Olive Tree Catering.

Thanks to the generous donations of Muma and Case, Walker’s Jazz Lounge and Olive Tree Catering, 100% of the ticket price goes directly to providing the tools and experience for the next generation of journalists.

KMUW’s monthly book club, Literary Feast, features selections made by its staff. For March, KMUW is reading “Wandering Stars” by Tommy Orange.

Participants will meet from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 27 at KMUW for a group discussion over dinner. Dinner is provided by Public, and guests are invited to bring a beverage to share with the group.

Listen to Beth Golay’s conversation with Tommy Orange to learn more about the novel.

KMUW’s monthly book club, Literary Feast, features selections made by its staff. For September, KMUW is reading “Yellowface” by R.F. Kuang.

Participants will meet from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27 at KMUW for a group discussion over dinner and drinks. Dinner is provided by Public, and guests are invited to bring a beverage to share with the group.

KMUW is proud to present a solo exhibition by its 2023 featured artist Armando Minjarez. Titled “My Precious Lil’ Things,” the exhibit features new paintings and sculptures by Minjarez. An opening reception will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 15 at Harvester Arts, 215 N. Washington.

Minjarez is a Mexican interdisciplinary artist, designer and community organizer. The exhibit of his work will feature both paintings and sculptures. An example of Minjarez’s artistic style is illustrated in “Winter Blues,” a piece donated to KMUW for its 2023 pledge campaigns.

Minjarez has presented work, conducted research and facilitated workshops and training on racism, displacement, migration and creative expression in Canada, U.S., Mexico and throughout Europe. He may be best known for bringing together the country’s largest mural on a Wichita grain elevator.

The KMUW Artist Series began in the spring of 2004 as a way to highlight and promote Wichita’s immense creative community. In the 19 years since the Artist Series began, 33 artists have been featured.

Here’s a chance to be an indispensable part of the KMUW team. KMUW is looking for volunteers for its fall pledge drive, Sept. 19-22. Volunteers will work alongside KMUW staff and other public radio fans to help take donations, and all meals are provided.

Part fun, part fundraiser, “You’re Spelling It Wrong” offers an entertaining opportunity for proficient spellers to show off their skills at 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 8 at the Wichita Brewing Co. at 6160 E. Central.

Led by bee-master Fletcher Powell, host of KMUW’s “You’re Saying It Wrong” podcast.

The bee will be recorded and edited to air on KMUW at a later date.

Find the rules for the Spelling Bee online, including ways for participants to extend their spelling lives.

• $35 contestant fee (limited to the first 25 to sign-up)
• $20 general admission ticket
• $200 for a table of six (includes pizza and beer)
• $40 for a single seat at a mixed table of 6 (includes pizza and beer)

Buy tickets or sign up to be a contestant. Select either an audience ticket or a contestant sign-up in the dropdown menu.