Wichita, Kan.– Friends University will host a First Friday gallery reception for local artist and cartoonist, Richard Crowson Sept. 3 from 5-7 p.m. The in-person reception will take place in the Riney Fine Arts Gallery on the Friends University campus. Light refreshments will be served. The exhibit is titled Misery Loves Cartoonery. “The works in […]
Wichita, KS- Friends University has announced its 2021-22 Fine Arts events calendar. Patron favorites such as Jazz Fest and Symphony of Spring are part of the upcoming season. New performances will include a modern farce and screwball comedy, Moon over Buffalo, and the timeless story of Little Women expertily adapted into a musical. Brass and […]
Wichita, Kan. – Friends University Jazz Department will present a live recital Friday, August 27, 2021 at 7:30 p.m. in Sebits Auditorium. The concert will showcase the Friends University Faculty Quintet consisting of new jazz program director, Dr. Nick Schroeder (trumpet), as well as Randy Zellers (guitar), John Goering (piano), Renea Abdallah (bass) and Andy […]
Wichita, Kan.– Friends University will host a First Friday gallery reception for artist and educator, Natalie Brown Aug. 6 from 5-7 p.m. The in-person reception will take place in the Riney Fine Arts Gallery on the Friends University campus. Light refreshments will be served. The exhibit is titled Reflections. “My exhibit reflects different aspects of […]
Wichita, KS – Friends University’s Opera Seme (“Say-may” which means “seed” in Italian) is proud to present La clemenza di Tito by W.A. Mozart, July 9-10, 2021. This performance is a victory after two years in the making! “We have been planning to launch a new summer opera program through Friends University in Arezzo, Italy for […]
Wichita, KS – Last summer, ICT Young Artists Academy had their first camp in collaboration with Friends University, inviting young musicians from across the nation to come together while much of the country was at a stand-still. This year the camp will continue, culminating in a Gala concert on Friday afternoon, July 9, 2021. Featured […]
Wichita, Kan.– Friends University Visual Arts & Communications departments will sponsor a First Friday senior art and design exhibition titled Make Your Mark. It will feature artwork by Friends University seniors Germán Andrade, Samantha Camden, Micaela Dixon, Rachel Masterson, Julianna Mattson, Courtney Nichols, Isabella Smith and Amanda Williams. “Make Your Mark is inspired by the […]
Wichita, Kan. – Friends University Jazz Department will present a live showcase concert, International Jazz Day Celebration, Friday, April 30, 2021 at 7:30 p.m. in Sebits Auditorium. This concert will highlight each of the Friends University jazz groups: Zellers Combo Abdallah Combo SOULstice Friends University Faculty Jazz Quartet Conjunto Latino de Friends University The Swingin’ […]
Wichita, Kan. – Carrying on the tradition, Friends University Concert Choir members will share their talent Sunday, April 25, at 7 p.m.. The show, which like many events was canceled last year, is a tradition beloved by the community. “We are so excited to put on this fun event once again. It’s a highlight of […]
Wichita, KS – The Friends University Singing Quakers will present the Symphony of Spring concert featuring the theme Show People April 23-25. The show has been a Wichita favorite for more than 50 years. Disney favorites, pop standards and Broadway tunes from around the world will feature shows ranging from Les Misérables, Bye Bye Birdie, […]