Kill Vargas News Today

Local band Kill Vargas spent a decade building a name for itself but a break from the road in 2020 gave the band time to reflect on its past and future. The group changed its name to Social Cinema, added two new members, and has released a new single. KMUW's Jedd Beaudoin recently caught up with Social Cinema's Austin Engler as well as brothers Logan and Griffin Bush.

Naftzger Park, downtown at the corner of Douglas and St. Francis, has three upcoming events. First up is SHiNE Dance Fitness — a dance workout for ages 8 and up — at 10 a.m. this Saturday. That’s followed by the Wichita Community Children’s Choir spring concert at 3 p.m. on Sunday. Then, at 1 p.m. on April 25, the Wichita Symphony Youth Orchestras presents “Playing in the Park.” This performance will feature winners of the youth talent competition and student chamber groups. Informa...

1:00 After going dark because of the pandemic, many big entertainment venues in Wichita are reopening for live performances this spring. Stages at the Orpheum Theatre, the Cotillion, Intrust Bank Arena and Wave have been dormant for more than a year. The venues cancelled concerts and events, and temporarily shut down due to COVID-19 health restrictions. But now, theyre starting to come back to life with new safety protocols. The Orpheum The historic Orpheum Theatre in downtown Wichita plans to ...

Editor’s note: Senior culture editor Mark Champion is a collaborator for The Mez. He had no role in the editing or reporting of this story. On March 8, 2020, a local art and music venue called The Mez was filled wall-to-wall with patrons clustered together, fighting for their spot to hear bands like Death Cow, Kill Vargas and Garst fill the room with reverberation. Levi Hagen, executive administrator of The Mez, was pushed up against the crowd, trying to run sound despite his lack of perso...