This month’s celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander communities, their stories, and their contributions to our country concludes with the second annual Asian Night Market, this year, at the Riverfront Stadium.  The Asian Night Market is inspired by the late-night bazaars of Asia, where people come together to enjoy the many local foods, drinks, and arts of Asian cuisine. Socialize and experience a new nighttime entertainment that downtown Wichita hasn’t seen. The Asian Night Market aims to unite and empower the community by serving as a platform for showcasing local talent, in ..read more

Get your gardening vibe on with the awesome annual Garden Tour, sponsored by the Sedgwick County Extension Master Gardeners. This year’s six beautiful landscapes include a “Woodland Retreat,” a “Garden of Water Views,” “Islands of Color,” a blend of “Creativity of Nature and Art,” “Backyard Garden Medly,” and Landscaping that Rocks!” Friday, June 2nd, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Saturday, June 3rd, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Sunday, June 4th, 1–4 p.m. More Information The post 2023 Garden Tour of Gardens on Steroids  appeared first on Urban Prevue ..read more

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 and kind. She and a friend were the subjects of a documentary about The Troubles of 1978 for the many ways they aided people, including helping young students avoid arrest Within a few years of making the Unite ..read more

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 place where you can come and enjoy yourself while you shop. When we think about stories, those that owner Betsy Morrison shares about the hundreds of exciting products she carries are part of what makes this store so unique. If she hasn’t met the original creator, s ..read more

An entire month dedicated to pies. How good is that? Americans love pie. You can say it’s almost a national obsession—more than 90% of us agree that pie is about enjoying the simple things in life. Nearly every family has a favorite or more. It’s difficult to say what makes our all-time favorite double-crust lemon pie more delicious—the tiny bits of whole lemon in the filling or the unbelievably flaky crust. This pie, handed down from the editor’s grandmother, continues to stand the test of time and is bound to become your new family favorite, too. Whether it’s to celebrate the Great American ..read more

Get a head start on your spring garden tours with this annual event at Botanica. Sponsored by the Wichita Area Garden Council. Featuring vendors with garden-related items such as yard art, garden-related jewelry, plants, artwork with garden themes, and more. Admission to Botanica will get visitors into the Garden Expo. Open 9 am–5 pm. The post Spring Garden Expo Botanica <br> Saturday, March 25th appeared first on Urban Prevue ..read more

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 was time to recognize this American, there was more fighting. There seemed to be a lot of fighting around this man who walked a path of peace and freedom. Mahatma Gandhi led a peaceful resistance to fight for the freedom of an entire country from a colonial power. But Martin Luther King ..read more

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 Month. During this month, individuals are encouraged to provide food, water, and shelter to help wild birds survive. This assistance benefits the environment by supplementing wild bird’s natural diet of weed seeds and insects ..read more

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 black bear that he often saw at London Zoo, and “Pooh,” a swan they had met while on holiday. In the Milne books, Pooh is naive and slow-witted, but he is also friendly, thoughtful, and steadfast. Although he and his friends agree that he “has no Brain,” Pooh is occasionally ack ..read more

December Solstice is officially the first day of winter, the shortest day north of the equator, and the lengthiest day in the south. Celebrations in the north might include the lighting of bonfires or candles to lure back the sun on this day. Some people can’t wait for the colder weather, snow, skiing and ice skating, curling up by a fire, and the holiday spirit. You notice a peaceful silence when you walk outside—a muffled quiet—the quiet wonder of winter. The post December 21, 2022<br>December Solstice appeared first on Urban Prevue ..read more