INSIDE THIS ISSUE: FEATURES

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Adventure in Barbie Land

Nostalgia is exploding like a pink confetti cannon with the release of the new adventurecomedy “Barbie” movie. SPLURGE! columnist Lauren “L” Mercado contends that Barbie, the doll, is more than meets the painted eye.

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Grimaldi’s Pizzeria

NYC’s authentic, coal-fired, brick oven pizza comes to ICT’s east side, thanks to the recent grand opening of the renowned Brooklyn franchise. Grab your award-winning slices now, no airline ticket required.

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Sparkling Spectacles

Baseball and fireworks — a classic Fourth of July combo. But what about a wild-west gunfight and saloon girls, or the great outdoors and Broadway tunes? These are just a few examples of patriotic celebrations happening in the ’Ta.

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Wichitans of all ages and genders love pickleball — really love it. And the City is listening. Not only have they hired a pickleball pro, but they’re building a pickleball complex at South Lakes Park.

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Make It a Sunflower Summer

Quick! How many Kansas attractions can you visit with your kids between now and when school starts? A free program called Sunflower Summer offers entry to 115 venues, thanks to the Kansas State Department of Education.

On The Cover

SPLURGE! Barbie Lookalike Contest Winner

Addi Lowell of Wichita

Pink Range Rover: Piper Ewy

Addi’s Dress: The LBD Etc.

Location: The home of Erick and Stacey Crowdus

Photography: Darrin Hackney Photography

Congratulations to the winners of the SPLURGE! Barbie & Friends Lookalike Contest! Winner Addi Lowell is director of budgeting for Wichita Public Schools. She says her entire adult life she’s been likened to Margot Robbie, who plays Barbie in the new “Barbie” movie! Our runnerup is the stunning Brittany Culley, a model and actress, pictured in our fashion section. We had tons of amazing contestants – thanks to all who entered! It’s definitely a Barbie world!