Events
WAM Nights: Live Music by Charlie Wilks in the Farha Great Hall
August 21, 2026 | 6:00pm - 8:00pm
FREE Event, WAM Nights, Adult Events & Programs, Youth & Family
Cost:
Free event. No reservations required.
Location:
Wichita Art Museum
Organizer:
Wichita Art Museum
About This Event
6 – 8PM | Free and open to the public
Location: Farha Great Hall
Bring a loved one or enjoy an evening on your own with live music by musician Charlie Wilks. WAM is the perfect place to bring your sketchbook, fiber project, or a date—and even grab dinner and drinks at EAT.
About WAM Nights: We’re open late on Fridays until 9 pm. Start your weekend with after-hours access to the galleries, shopping in the Museum Store, and a stop at EAT for dinner and specialty drinks. WAM Nights feature programs with artists, musicians, and performers, offering a dynamic way to experience the museum. The building comes to life with local creatives during WAM Nights—an energizing, creative start to your weekend. WAM Nights are generously supported by Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program.
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Originally from Emporia, Charlie Wilks is an acoustic guitarist and singer-songwriter known for his strong melodies, relatable lyrics, and dynamic variety of styles. A skilled fingerstyle guitarist with roots in jazz, blues, and country, Charlie brings warmth, depth, and technical artistry to every performance.
Charlie writes and produces his own music and has been playing guitar since the age of 13. He earned his degree in music performance from Kansas State University and now performs throughout Wichita.
Completely blind, Charlie’s musicianship is driven by intuition, discipline, and a deep love of sound, creating performances that are both heartfelt and unforgettable.
