What Up Wichita?
Want to know what’s going on in Wichita? We got you covered with The Eddytorial.

In today’s email:

• Crown Uptown: What’s the future?

• Family Fun: Summer Sunflower is back

• Local Spotlight: Kansas Humane Society

• GIveaway: Wingapalooza

FEATURE STORY
What’s the future of Crown Uptown

Earlier this week, the City Council voted against putting the Crown Uptown on Wichita’s Register of Historic Places.

Who knows what will happen? Will the owner decide to demolish the long-time theatre? Will he try to once again apply to increase the capacity? Will he create a second Andy’s Frozen Custard for College Hill?

It’s worth noting, even if the council voted for it, demolition of the theatre would still have been a possible option.

What do you want to see happen with the Crown Uptown?

EDDYTORIAL EXCLUSIVE
Wichita By E.B. Trivia

COMMUNITY
The Sunflower Summer Program is back

Through the Kansas State Department of Education, a program called the Sunflower Summer is back and runs from July 12 through August 3. It's designed to provide a wide variety of ways for families to get out, explore something new, and enjoy time together.

By downloading the Sunflower Summer app, available on iPhone and Android, Kansas residents with students enrolled in Pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, are eligible to access 1 free ticket per child to 200+ attractions, museums, zoos, and more.

LOCAL SPOTLIGHT
Kansas Humane Society

Since 1888, the Kansas Humane Society has been committed to helping the abandoned and homeless animals in our community. Our animal shelter has helped hundreds of thousands of Wichita’s pets by providing them care, comfort, hope, and most importantly, a second chance at a new life.

The Kansas Humane Society is a community resource for pets and people. We offer an array of services that promote the human/animal bond, including pet adoption, behavior consultation, pet supplies, social media outreach, spay/neuter, end of life services, classroom field trips, youth education and community outreach.

WATCH NOW
Wichita Dinner Table

Come here from the Kansas Humane Society on the Dinner Table this week.

Available on Facebook, YouTube, Apple Podcast and Spotify.

GIVEAWAY
Wingapalooza

Who wants all you can eat wings?

Check out Wingapalooza on August 9 at Intrust Bank Arena where there’s wings from 20+ restaurants.

Entry includes a beer garden featuring a variety of options and entertainment and music from a live DJ. Participating restaurants and chefs will vie for two awards at the event: a People’s Choice Award or "Lord of the Wings" and a Judge’s Choice Award. 2024 First Place Award Winners included Willie’s Wings for "Lord of the Wings" and Top Golf for "Judge’s Choice."

Get tickets here or enter to win via the link below!

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.

• Connekt Cafe says goodbye (more)

• Hot Berries & Crepes in Andover (more)

YOUTUBE SHORTS
Dill Pickle Flavor Ramen

I recently came across Nissin Cup Noodles Dill Pickle Flavor at Walmart. Picked up six cups, gave it a whirl and while I love all things dill flavored, I need to rescind the words “all things”.

This cup o’ noodles tasted like very watered down dill flavor. I love ramen and eat it regularly but this didn’t do it for me.

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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