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- The Eddytorial: 2/20/25
The Eddytorial: 2/20/25
The cold weather got you down in Wichita lately? This newsletter may not help.

What Up Wichita?
You snowed in again? Hating the miserable cold? Let’s get you something to smile about. P.S. this newsletter ain’t it.
In today’s email:
Kid Ideas: Need to occupy those children not at school?
WBC: An opening day for Wichita Brewing Co.
Death By Chocolate: Who won those tickets?
FEATURE STORY
It’s Snow School Lately for Kids

Adventurz Creative Indoor Playground - 206 W Greenway St., Derby, KS
Parents,
I’m with you. Between conferences and snow days, your kids are starting to feel couped up. It’s too cold outside to do anything and after day 54 of being at home, you need a break.
Where can you take the kids? We actually put together a list of 20+ indoor activities for kids which you can find here.
Whether your kids are still crawling or all the way up to 18+, here are some ideas to help you out:
The Arcade
Where: 906 E. 3rd St. N.Advanced Learning Library
Where: 711 W. 2nd St.Blast Off Bay
Where: 435 N. Crowne Dr., Goddard, KSCarousel Skate Center
Where: 312 N. West St.Exploration Place
Where: 300 N. McLean BlvdLet’s Roll Seneca
Where: 1909 S. Seneca St.Museum of World Treasures
Where: 835 E. 1st St. N.FunCity Adventure Park
Where: 6959 E. 21st St.Chicken N Pickle
Where: 1240 N. Greenwich RoadTap N Paddles
Where: 4956 E. 35th St. N.Shot Suite
Where: 4854 E. 35th St. N.MyGym
Where: 2434 N. Woodlawn BlvdAdventurz Creative Indoor Playground
Where: 206 W. Greenway St., DerbyBliss Climbing and Fitness
Where: 11114 E. 28th St. N.Kansas Aviation Museum
Where: 3350 George Washington Blvd
EDDYTORIAL EXCLUSIVE
Wichita By E.B. Trivia
Wednesday marked 100 days until this year’s Riverfest. If you didn’t know, Riverfest returns May 30th through June 8.
How well do you know your history…
What was the first year of Riverfest?That year it was the Wichitennial River Festival |
DINING SCENE
Restaurant News
Earlier this week, we branched our restaurant section to a Monday email delivery called the Dining Digest. You can check out this week’s here.
So, much of the restaurant information can be found on Monday, but we won’t leave you completely hanging. We’ll be sure to share the high-level information such as…
Last week, we shared information about Levantine Kitchen, located at 3337 E. Central. The official opening date is Monday, February 24.
And…
Wichita Brewing Company is set to open their third location at 901 W. Douglas in Delano on Wednesday, February 26.
Interested in seeing the interior before they open? We got you covered right here.
EVENTS
What’s Coming This Weekend
Here are some snippets from the upcoming Best Things Happening This Weekend blog.
Thursday
Sip & Build at Exploration Place
Vintage Shopping Weekend at Hunt & Gather Vintage Market
Friday
Vintage Shopping Weekend at Hunt & Gather Vintage Market
Rhea Lana’s Children’s Consignment Event at Century II
Saturday
Art Market & Open House at Mark Arts
Monster Jam at Intrust Bank Arena
Ponder This at Wichita Art Museum
Vintage Shopping Weekend at Hunt & Gather Vintage Market
Rhea Lana’s Children’s Consignment Event at Century II
Heartland Championship Wrestling Road 2 Legacy at Osage Park
Sunday
Monster Jam at Intrust Bank Arena
Vintage Shopping Weekend at Hunt & Gather Vintage Market
Rhea Lana’s Children’s Consignment Event at Century II
WATCH NOW
Wichita Dinner Table
Joining us this week is Amanda Birdsong with Rhea Lana! We also have Brooklyn, the daughter of DJ Carbon to discuss The Book of Mormon.
Available on Facebook, YouTube, Apple Podcast and Spotify.
NEWS
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GIVEAWAY
Death By Chocolate Ticket Winner
Our ticket winner is (drumroll please……)
Meagan Patton-Paulson
Megan,
Congrats, if you’re reading this, please email us within 72 hours to claim your tickets!
If you didn’t win, you can get your tickets at here.
EVENTS
Live Music Sponsored by Mort’s Martini Bar
Friday Live Music: 2/21
Time | Artist | Venue |
---|---|---|
4:30pm | Raylee Madden | Greater Grounds Coffee Shop |
6pm | Whitnie Means | Shamrock Lounge |
6pm | Steffanie Moore | 6S Steakhouse |
7:30pm | Jeremy & Company | Artichoke Sandwich Bar |
8pm | Electronic Frontier | Jessica Audiffred | Must Die | The Cotillion |
8pm | Sontia Soul | Ryan Brooks | A Story To Unfold | The Internet Explorers | John Barleycorn’s |
8pm | Nick & Julie | Mort’s Martini Bar |
8pm | Alan & Grant | Artichoke Sandwich Bar East |
8pm | Scandle | Candle Club |
8pm | Craig Owens and The Bodo Ensemble | Walker’s Jazz Lounge |
8:30pm | DJ Bearfoot | Mortdecai’s Tavern & Eatery |
9pm | Annie Up | Jerry’s Bar & Grill |
9pm | Just Tori | JJ Beard’s Pub & Pizza |
10pm | DJ LOL | Pumphouse |
Saturday Live Music 2/22
Time | Artist | Venue |
---|---|---|
3pm | The Scandalnavians | Mort’s Martini Bar |
4:30pm | J. Michael | Greater Grounds Coffee Shop |
6pm | Patz | The Kitchen (N. Oliver) |
7pm | One Night With Elvis | TempleLive Wichita |
7pm | Steel Skarecrow | Wichita Union Stockyards |
7:30pm | Bob Nugent & Joe Emery | Artichoke Sandwich Bar |
8pm | Larry Fleet | The Cotillion |
8pm | Candice & The Business Casual | Mort’s Martini Bar |
8pm | Whitnie Means | Oliver’s Lounge |
8pm | RKO Trio | Artichoke Sandwichbar East |
8pm | Scandle | Candle Club |
8pm | “OW” Jazz Sextet | Walker’s Jazz Lounge |
8:30pm | Landing Strip ICT | Brick’s Bar & Grill |
8:30pm | Weekend Limousine | Mortdecai’s Tavern & Eatery |
9pm | Band of Brothers | Shamrock Lounge |
8pm | Jet City | Jerry’s Bar & Grill |
10pm | Blank Nite | Kirby’s Beer Store |
10pm | Salsa Night with Tumbao | John Barleycorn’s |
10pm | DJ Smooth | Pumphouse |
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