The Eddytorial: 3/20/25

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Wichita By E.B.
March 20, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 8 minutes

What Up Wichita?
Are we ready for an actual nice weekend with no snow?

In today’s email:

  • Get Low: At Riverfest with the 2025 concert lineup

  • Anime and Kpop: Where to go

  • Free Entertainment: Open Streets is coming

FEATURE STORY
Riverfest Concert Lineup

Wichita Riverfest has announced their concert lineup for 2025!

The city's largest community festival, is back for its 53rd year, bringing a lineup of national headliners, rising starts and local talent to Kennedy Plaza Stage from May 30 – June 7, 2025.

This year’s festival will feature Flo Rida, Chris Janson, Everclear, Allen Stone, and Jamey Johnson, leading a dynamic selection of artists that span multiple genres—from country and rock to Latin and R&B— promising something for every music lover.

2025 Riverfest Concert Lineup:

Friday, May 30 – Everclear, Marcy Playground

Saturday, May 31 – Flo Rida, Sir Charles III, DJ Cadence

Tuesday, June 3 – Paramount, The Nailbiters

Wednesday, June 4 – Jamey Johnson, Jason Callahan

Thursday, June 5 – Allen Stone, Mudbugs

Friday, June 6 – La Arrolladora Banda El Limón, La Fiesta Norteña, DJ Tinno Morales

Saturday, June 7 – Chris Janson, Jaelen Johnston, Jason Boyd Band

VIP tickets to the shows are now on sale!

EDDYTORIAL EXCLUSIVE
Wichita By E.B. Trivia

Since the 1950s, how many times has Wichita hosted the NCAA Tournament?

The NCAA Tournament has been in Wichita ___ times since the 1950s

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COMMUNITY
NCAA Weekend Begins

The Road to the Final Four begins in Wichita for some teams. Festivities started Tuesday but the real fun begins when games kick off Thursday at 1 p.m. Don’t miss out on all the fun at Intrust Bank Arena and the surrounding areas where parties and events will be taking place.

Looking for a place to eat outside the arena or in downtown Wichita? Guess what! We have a guide for that too!

EVENTS
Open Streets

Open Streets ICT

The first of many Open Streets ICT kicks off with WSU & Shocker Neighborhood on Sunday, April 13, 2025.

This spring, join us for Open Streets ICT – WSU & Shocker Neighborhood, an exciting event that transforms nearly two miles of 17th Street into a vibrant hub of activity, connection, and wellness. With the streets closed to traffic, you’ll have the perfect space to walk, bike, run, skate, or dance your way through the day, all while embracing the joy of movement and promoting a healthy lifestyle.

The event offers something for everyone! Relish delicious offerings from local food trucks, groove to live music, and explore unique shops and businesses along the route. As you move through the open streets, you'll not only activate the community but also foster your own wellness journey, making this a day of fun and positive change.

Mark your calendars and come experience a day of laughter, community, and health-focused fun. Let’s activate the streets together and make memories that last a lifetime!

Which is your favorite of the Open Streets ICT events?

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Be sure to check your email every Monday morning for the Dining Digest with even more restaurant news.

EVENTS
What’s Coming This Weekend

Besides the NCAA tournament events we’ve covered extensively here and in yesterday’s newsletter, here are some other from our event calendar.

Thursday

Hunt and Gather Vintage Market at Hunt and Gather
The Very Big Show at Vorshay’s Cocktail Lounge

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

WATCH NOW
Wichita Dinner Table

In a different special, we put Annette Lawless on the hot seat with this week’s “Get To Know” segment.

Available on Facebook, YouTube, Apple Podcast and Spotify.

NEWS
Blogs You Missed

Let’s catch you up on the blogs you may have missed over the past week from our website, Facebook or Instagram.

Wichita’s kpop and anime store: Kpop Stop and Anime at 8037 E. Peachtree Lane

  • Snack Lab at Exploration Place (more)

  • Stingray Cove is free at the Zoo (more)

  • First look at the Pizza Bus (more)

  • Wichita’s anime store (more)

ADVER

FEATURED SHOW
Jaelen Johnston Acoustic

We are looking forward to this one! Jaelen Johnston will now be playing for 2 hours!!

Brought to you by Auto Smart Inc., Smart Choice Powertrain, and US 107.9 KWLS Real-American-Country

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