At Mosley Street Melodrama, the audience is part of the performance. During the show, you can feel free to cheer for the hero of the story. Tickets can be purchased with our without dinner. Enjoy a buffet-style meal while watching some of Wichita's best live entertainment. They also have a full bar and complimentary popcorn to complete the experience.
The Kansas African American Museum is a historical museum, dedicated to the lives, ordeals and experiences of the African-American community in the State of Kansas. The building was first built in 1917 as the Calvary Baptist Church, which was considered to be the cornerstone and an important landmark of Wichita's African-American community. In 1972, the church was relocated and the first National Black Historical Society was set up to safeguard the historical building. In 1993, the building was added to the National Register of Historical Places and by 1997, it was renamed the Kansas African American Museum. This museum is especially renowned for its annual celebrations and events, including the Cranford Village Celebration, Doris Kerr Larkins Brunch and Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration.
Housed in the iconic Carnegie Library, the Harvey County Historical Museum is located in the heart of Newton, Kansas. Displaying the local history, the county’s culture and heritage, the museum has an extensive collection of artifacts and displays. With both, permanent and temporary exhibits, the museum has preserved over 5000 images from the 19th Century. The facility also organizes various events and programs every now and then. You can also explore the archive library for research and pick up souvenirs from the museum gift shop.
Nicknamed the 'Round Mound of Sound,' The Cotillion has been a staple when it comes to entertainment in Wichita. Built in 1960, this gem of a venue has hosted various outstanding live music performances. In the past this stellar venue, with its beautifully illuminated stage, has featured legends such Louis Armstrong, Muddy Waters and B.B. King. Music-admirers from far away cities still flock to the venue to watch their favorite artists. Apart from concerts, the venue also hosts comedy shows, grand wedding receptions and other major events.