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The Eddytorial: 5/15/25
One of the city's own is championship bound next week
Wichita By E.B.
May 15, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 7 minutes
What Up Wichita?
Want to know what’s going on in Wichita? We got you covered with The Eddytorial.
In today’s email:
The Voice: A local makes it to the finals
Patios: For your best friend
AMC: Half-off tickets
Wizards: Back for 2025
FEATURE STORY
The Voice of Derby, KS
Jaelen Johnston, a 22-year-old country artist from Derby, Kansas, is headed to the Season 27 finale of NBC’s The Voice. Johnston advanced through the Top 12 live semifinals this week and now has a chance to win it all next week which comes with a recording contract.
In a surprise twist, Johnston was actually eliminated from the show, but brought back via a “Super Save” on the competition music show.
The Season 27 finale airs Monday, May 19, with results revealed Tuesday, May 20.
You can also catch Jaelen Johnston perform live at the Wichita Riverfest on June 7 from 7:30pm to 9pm.
EDDYTORIAL EXCLUSIVE
Wichita By E.B. Trivia
Let’s talk comics….
What famous newspaper comic book strip takes place in Wichita, KS? |
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DEALS
50% off movie tickets at AMC
Looking for an affordable activity this summer? AMC Theatres is slashing the prices of adult movie tickets by 50% starting on Wednesday, July 9.
To get in on this deal, you must be a member of the AMC Stubs Rewards Program, which is a free tier of the AMC program.
This now means back to back days of deals for AMC Theatre who is already offering Discount Tuesdays that includes discounted tickets and deals on concessions.
GUIDES
Patios for your best friend
Patio dining season is upon us, and we know your dog wants to join. Fortunately, you can share the joys of outdoor dining with your dog at plenty of the dog friendly patios in Wichita. Here is a list of over 60 dog-friendly patios in the Wichita area that you need to check out next time you’re looking for a place to grab drinks or a bite to eat with your dog.
WATCH NOW
Wichita Dinner Table
This week we are joined by Dan Winston to discuss the growing motorcyle community.
And shout out to our new show sponsor, Twister City - Harley Davidson.
Available on Facebook, YouTube, Apple Podcast and Spotify.
Not conservative. Not liberal. Just Christian.
Trust in media is at an all-time low (shocking… we know), but let’s keep “walking around completely uninformed” as a backup plan.
The Pour Over provides concise, politically neutral, and entertaining summaries of the world’s biggest news paired with reminders to stay focused on eternity.
EVENTS
Men’s Minor League Basketball
Did you know that Wichita has a men’s minor league professional basketball team? It’s called the Wichita Wizards and they just released their upcoming schedule for the 2025 season.
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.
Who remembers Grandy’s in Wichita? (more)
ENTERTAINMENT
Best Spaghettio’s?
One thing I plan to do soon is try all the Spaghettio’s and see which one is best.
Who do you think will win the blind taste test?
FYI, the Spaghettio’s with franks I’m told has been discontinued.
Which Spaghettios do you think is the best? |
EVENTS
What’s Coming This Weekend
Events have moved over to our Wednesday Wichita Weekender email. Make sure to check yesterday’s emails to see what events are coming this week!
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