February became National Bird Feeding month in 1994 when Congressman John Porter (R-IL) read the following resolution into the Congressional Record on February 23, 1994, proclaiming February as National Bird Feeding Month. Mr. Speaker, I would like to recognize February, one of the most difficult months in the United States for wild birds, as National Bird-Feeding […]
One is hard-pressed to say something new about Martin Luther King. That he was one of the great leaders of the Civil Rights Movement seems, by all accounts, to be an understatement. Individuals fought against his ideals from the day he was born. And following his death, when a few members of Congress thought it […]
Winnie the Pooh Day takes place on January 18th to celebrate the birth of A. A. Milne in 1882. Milne named the character Winnie-the-Pooh after a teddy bear owned by his son, Christopher Robin Milne, who was the basis for the character Christopher Robin. Christopher Milne had named his toy bear after Winnie, a Canadian […]
The Year of the Rabbit ushers in good fortune for 2023! Celebrations for Chinese New Year begin on January 21st, much as the Western New Year begins on December 31st. Because the Asian New Year commences on the second new moon following the winter solstice, it is also known as the Lunar New Year. Some […]
Join Ant Avery, Jill Avery, and Ti’Juana Mamarazzi Hardwell as we bring you all back to the days when a party outside was the best vibe! This event will be held on Saturday, July 23rd from 3 pm to 9 pm at Nafzger Park 601 E Douglas Ave, Wichita KS, right in the heart of the city. Will […]
The “National Day of the Cowboy,” celebrates the everyday working cowboy. The character who with words and deeds created the west. There will be demonstrations of the many skills that were required to do this tough, demanding, and unpredictable work. There will also be music and poetry that reflect the life they lived. In addition, […]
National Women’s History Month Posted on March 20, 2023 by URBAN PREVUE Local Women-Owned Businesses: Part I Aida’s: A Journey of Generations Aida Sabha began her journey from Mexico City in 1979, where her mother, a role model of independent, strong women, built her successful restaurant and textile businesses. Guillermina Vargas also taught her daughter to be persistent […]
Posted on March 20, 2023 by URBAN PREVUE Frou Frou Moves to The Waterfront. Frou Frou, a long-time favorite boutique, is moving at the end of March into their brand-new digs at The Waterfront—a move that is already bringing a March Wave of excitement. Frou Frou is much more than a place to shop. It’s an experience. A […]
Each year, the galleries of Mark Arts are transformed with exquisite tablescapes, sure to give attendees ideas for the upcoming holiday season. Dining tables of all shapes and sizes are decorated by individuals, nonprofit organizations and businesses showcasing home entertaining ideas. Tables Exhibit Celebrate the season at one of Wichita’s most popular and longest-running holiday […]
This dessert cake made of layers of filo filled with butter, honey, and nuts—we’re partial to pistachios—was brought to Hungary by Turkish invaders in the sixteenth century and later transformed in Europe into strudel. This is a delicious pastry you’ll want to have on hand for family and guests during the holiday season. If you’re […]