April 14, 2018 by Savanna Maue Samaria Fleig describes her troupe’s comedy show as intense, exhausting and exhilarating — all at the same time. The show, PANTS, is hosted by the Pantomime And Nontraditional Theatre Society, and originated as a student group at Emporia State University. The concept seems simple: the troupe rehearses 30 two-minute … Continued
April 11, 2018 by Rick Hellman Two years after it was filmed in this area and after a year of kudos on the film-festival circuit, the dramatic film “The Tree” is set to live on as an advocacy tool for the compassionate treatment of older people. Read more …
April 2, 2018 by Nick Spacek It’s only been four years since comedian Hari Kondabolu released his first album, Waiting For 2042, via Kill Rock Stars, but he’d been working toward it for awhile, with appearances on stand-up showcases and late-night talk shows. It was arguably a 2012 on-screen appearance on Totally Biased with W. Kamau Bell, … Continued
March 26, 2018 by Rochelle Valverde In the coming year, city grants will help fund an interactive light installation in South Park, a live classical music marathon and a theater performance about the experiences of local female veterans. Read more …
March 1, 2018 by Martina Bourland A handful of HHS art enthusiasts traveled to Lawrence on Friday, Feb. 16, to view the solo exhibit of HHS alum and Robinson native Justin Marable. Students who attended – seniors Daniel Eccles, Gracie Miller and Liam Brook, and junior Alexis Watka – joined HHS art teacher. Karie Covert on … Continued
February 23, 2018 by Jackson Sabol It began as usual. With the first storyteller a man named Bill, who is a seasoned story slammer, I knew we’d be off to a good start. Halfway through his story, a drunk man in the corner began mumbling to himself, and when Bill paused his story to ask … Continued
February 18, 2018 By Nick Krug The Lawrence Arts Center’s upcoming production of “The Wizard of Oz” won’t change the script or music of the beloved tale, director Amanda Pintore said. However, as far as the set and many of the underlying messages, she and the cast are inviting viewers to skip arm-in-arm down a different … Continued
January 28, 2018 By Savanna Maue Each year, the Raven Book Store and the Lawrence Arts Center collaborate to honor two Douglas County writers they feel encompass the spirit of Langston Hughes, an American poet, social activist, novelist and playwright who spent his childhood in Lawrence. The Creative Writing Awards are given to those who continue in … Continued
January 25, 2018 Nicole Asbury The latest production from the Lawrence Arts Center will be evaluating the parallelism of the current political climate to the actions that led to the Holocaust. The production, called “Bent,” recounts the story of a gay protagonist in the time period, except with an Americanized twist. Read more …
The Chamber announces the recipients of two prestigious awards recognizing outstanding commitment to the Lawrence community and its citizens. Shirley Martin-Smith is the recipient of the Citizen of the Years award, while Cindy Maude will receive the ATHENA Award, presented by Crown Automotive. Both awards will be presented to the winners at The Chamber’s Annual … Continued