CONCERTS +PERFORMANCES

PONDER THIS:

Verbal Expressions of the Divine Ponder This brings spoken word poetry and gospel music together for a special evening. Poets and gospel musicians will explore hardhitting topics and their personal relationships with community, faith, and hope. NOTE: As an art form, the expression and perspective can be brash and hard-hitting and will not suit all audiences.

SUN, FEBRUARY 26, 6 PM

$15 general public, $10 for WAM members

CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY:

Akropolis Reed Quintet

Celebrating their 13th year making music with a “collective voice driven by real excitement and a sense of adventure” (The Wire), Akropolis has “taken the chamber music world by storm” (Fanfare). As the first reed quintet to grace the Billboard Charts (May 2021), the untamed band of five reed players and entrepreneurs are united by a shared passion: to make music that sparks joy and wonder.

SUN, MARCH 19, 5 PM

$30 general public, $25 for WAM members

CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY : Outburst Chamber Orchestra

The Outburst Chamber Orchestra serves as CMSICT’s resident group and it brings together the most dedicated chamber musicians from the region. The ensemble’s variety of instrumental combinations allow for performances of virtually the full range of repertoire available in the western classical tradition.

SUN, APRIL 16, 5 PM

$30 general public, $25 for WAM members

THE WICHITA JAZZ FESTIVAL COMES TO WAM!

For nearly 50 years, the Wichita Jazz Festival has been celebrating the history and legacy of jazz music while encouraging and developing the next generation of musicians and helping build on the love for one of the oldest genres of music in the world.

THE DELANO JAZZ ORCHESTRA WITH GUEST ARTIST MARCUS LEWIS ON TROMBONE

The Delano Jazz Orchestra performs the great music of the most iconic big bands such as Woody Herman, Buddy Rich, Stan Kenton, Count Basie, and others. Marcus Lewis hails from Kansas City where he leads his own quintet and an 18-piece big band. His most recent album “Brass and Boujee” is riding high on the Billboard jazz charts. He is currently Assistant Professor of Jazz Studies at the University of Missouri–Kansas City Conservatory.

WED, APRIL 19, 6 PM

$30 general public, $25 for WAM members

“NIGHT OF THE GUITAR” concert and Wes Bound movie premiere

The “Night of Guitar” concert will feature three of Wichita’s most well-known jazz guitarists: William Flynn, Randy Zellers, and Kenny White. 2023 is the 100th Anniversary of one of the most influential guitarists in jazz, Wes Montgomery. Robert Montgomery (Wes’ son) will present the film that he directed, chronicling the life and struggles of his father, and host a Q&A session immediately following.

THURS, APRIL 20, 6 PM

$20 general public, $15 for WAM members

TERELL STAFFORD with the Mid-Kansas Jazz Ensemble and WSU Jazz Arts

Friday’s concert will feature Terell Stafford, trumpeter, performing with the Mid-Kansas Jazz Ensemble and the WSU Jazz Arts 1. Terell Stafford has been hailed as “one of the great players of our time, a fabulous trumpet player” by piano legend McCoy Tyner. Terell is based in New York City, where he is a member of the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, and Director of Jazz Studies and Chair of Instrumental Studies at Temple University.

FRI, APRIL 21, 6 PM

$30 general public, $25 for WAM members

ART

& KRIMES | Documentary and Panel Discussion

While locked up for six years in federal prison, artist Jesse Krimes secretly creates monumental works of art, including an astonishing 30-foot mural made with prison bed sheets, hair gel, and newspaper. Art & Krimes by Krimes takes a hard look at the issues facing our justice system from systemic racism to recidivism and the far-reaching consequences of a criminal record. Following the 80-minute documentary, our panel of experts will reflect on the film itself and the state of our justice system—touching on the challenges facing returned citizens, the imbalances of the justice system, and how art is used within the prison system.

WED, FEBRUARY 15, 6 PM

$15 general public, $10 for WAM members

MAMA.FILM SERIES *

Whether subtle or extravagant, a film’s costume design conveys its social fabric—the essential storytelling elements of time, place, personality and more. In conjunction with Isabelle De Borchgrave’s exquisite exhibition, WAM and mama.film have curated a series of films that span the decades, to celebrate the art of costume design on screen. These films feature iconic costumes that are unforgettable and often scene stealing. Joining us are local experts and aficionados who will contextualize the costumes as they relate to each story.

$10 general public, FREE for WAM members

MARIE ANTOINETTE *

Directed by Sofia Coppola, 2006

An Austrian teenager (Kirsten Dunst) marries the Dauphin (Jason Schwartzman) of France and becomes that country’s queen following the death of King Louis XV (Judy Davis) in 1774. Years later, after a life of luxury and privilege, Marie Antoinette loses her head during the French Revolution. (Winner, Best Costume Design 2007, Academy Awards)

FRI, MARCH 10, 6:30 PM