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KPR Presents: Hari Kondabolu

Comedian Hari Kondabolu is coming to the Lawrence Arts Center this month! Tune in to this … [more]

The Lawrence Times: Free State Film Society announces fall lineup and new venue for events

Hari Kondabolu, the documentarian behind “The Problem with Apu,” will be featured in one of … [more]

LJWorld: 2-year project will work with Mexican-American community to create art installation about La Yarda

The Lawrence Arts Center will lead a two-year project to create an art installation about … [more]

The Lawrence Times: Reimagining La Yarda, Digital art installation to re-create Lawrence neighborhood

An immersive art experience called “Finding La Yarda” will re-create a room from the housing … [more]

LJWorld Q&A: Free State Fest’s John Waters talks origins of his one-man show ahead of Lawrence visit

John Waters says the COVID-19 pandemic has been terrifying, but also boring, and he’d rather … [more]

Free State Fest on KPR Presents with Kaye McIntyre

It’s time for our favorite interview of every festival season… Kansas Public Radio’s Kaye McIntyre … [more]

Masks are optional starting March 28th

Based on new CDC guidelines and recommendations we’ve received from the Lawrence Douglas County Health … [more]

Lawrence Journal-World: John Waters, Cameron Esposito coming to Lawrence for Free State Festival

Filmmaker John Waters and comedian Cameron Esposito, among others, will visit Lawrence next month as … [more]

The Lawrence Times: John Waters, Kevin Willmott and more to be featured at Free State Festival

In-person appearances by filmmaker John Waters, comedian Cameron Esposito and musicians The Black Creatures are … [more]

The Lawrence Times: ‘Night of 1,000 Candles’ to debut during Valentine’s weekend

An upcoming production sponsored by Lawrence’s Free State Film Society, “Night of 1,000 Candles,” will … [more]

A New Survey of Contemporary Midwestern Artists Doesn’t Try to Pinpoint What Makes the Region Special—But It Does So All the Same | ArtNet

IMAGE: Jonathan Christensen Caballero, Envíos a Mi Hermano/Shipments to My Brother (2021). Check out this article … [more]

Clint Smith explains ‘critical race theory boogeyman’ in Lawrence talk | The Lawrence Times

Vocal opponents of critical race theory aim to perpetuate the myth of meritocracy and the … [more]

Clint Smith, author of ‘How the Word is Passed,’ to speak in Lawrence Monday | The Lawrence Times

Clint Smith — poet, journalist and author of “How the Word is Passed: A Reckoning … [more]

The 10 Best Books of 2021 | The New York Times

Editors at The Times Book Review choose the best fiction and nonfiction titles this year. … [more]

Bestselling author Clint Smith to give talk about his book ‘How the Word Is Passed: A Reckoning with the History of Slavery Across America’ | LJW

By Rochelle Valverde on November 19, 2021 As part of programming for the ongoing “Ghosts … [more]

Zombies tonight; after that, haunted Lawrence, pumpkins, pottery, books and more | LJW

By Sarah Parson on October 21, 2021 With little more than a week remaining before … [more]

Cult classic ‘Carnival of Souls’ to screen at Liberty Hall | The Lawrence Times

Just ahead of Halloween, the Free State Film Society will screen “Carnival of Souls,” a … [more]

Lawrence Arts Center, City Band join forces for live ‘Music Man’ performances | The Lawrence Times

Harold Hill returns next weekend with his timeless message of hope and the importance of … [more]

A moment in Lawrence: Former residents of La Yarda and their descendants attend film screening | The Lawrence Times

Former residents of La Yarda, the East Lawrence housing unit built for Mexican American railroad … [more]

Lawrence City Commission candidates weigh in on funding the arts at community forum | The Lawrence Times

By Lucie Krisman on October 2, 2021 Although candidates for Lawrence City Commission agreed that … [more]

‘A story worth telling’: Local filmmakers document early Mexican American community in East Lawrence | LJW

By Rochelle Valverde on September 30, 2021 Kids growing up in Lawrence are almost sure … [more]

Lawrence Arts Center production for little ones to hit the playground this weekend | The Lawrence Times

By Andrea Albright Children’s imaginations will come to life this weekend during Over, Under, All … [more]

‘Searching for La Yarda’ documentary to screen at Lawrence Arts Center in October | The Lawrence Times

A short film documenting the story of La Yarda, the housing unit built for Mexican … [more]

Lawrence Exhibit Captures Lingering Signs Of America’s Segregated Past | KCUR

‘Ghosts of Segregation’ presents photographic evidence of the prejudice and exclusion people of color faced. … [more]

‘Ghosts of Segregation’ photographer to give free art talks next week about ongoing exhibit | LJW

By Rochelle Valverde on September 17, 2021 Photographer Rich Frishman will host a series of … [more]

Free State Film Society aims to unite movie-goers, support festival; Act 2 dates announced | The Lawrence Times

Free State Festival organizers have launched the Free State Film Society, a new, year-round membership … [more]

Upcoming “Ghosts of Segregation” photo exhibit reveals where racism hides in plain sight | LJW

by Rochelle Valverde on September 6, 2021 The side of the white-glazed brick building, interrupted … [more]

’Ghosts of Segregation’ asks Kansans to face their complicity in America’s racist history | Kansas Reflector

by Noah Taborda on September 2, 2021 TOPEKA — Richard Frishman sees the pervasiveness of … [more]

Ghosts of Segregation: Washington photographer captures America’s struggle for equality | King5 TV

  Author: Natalie Swaby Published: 9:35 PM PDT March 22, 2021 Updated: 2:17 PM PDT March 27, 2021 … [more]

Founder of Lawrence Arts Center preschool retiring after 35 years; tribute planned for Friday | LJW

By Chansi Long on August 5, 2021   Back when she lived in California, Lauren … [more]

Exhibition

►New exhibit at Watkins Museum of History features art by Lawrence high school students
Rochelle Valverde on March 25, 2016
lawrence.com

Performance

►Lawrence-born jazz pianist Addison Frei returns for hometown gig on heels of international honors
Joanna Hlavacek on March 24, 2016
lawrence.com

Education

►Pint-sized guerrilla artists make their mark on downtown Lawrence
Rochelle Valverde on March 16, 2016
Lawrence Journal-World

Performance

►Young dancers take a walk on the wild side this weekend in Lawrence Arts Center productions
Joanna Hlavacek on March 10, 2016
lawrence.com

Education

►Lawrence to host celebration of all things clay this week
Joanna Hlavacek on March 6, 2016
Lawrence Journal-World

Education

►Repurposed Airstream camper brings art and technology to Lawrence students
Rochelle Valverde on March 5, 2016
Lawrence Journal-World

Education

►Students learn how to create art using technology
Amina Smith on March 1, 2016
Channel 6 Lawrence

Performance

►’Chitty Chitty Bang Bang’ to open at Lawrence Arts Center this weekend
Joanna Hlavacek on February 19, 2016
Lawrence Journal-World

Performance + Education

►Lawrence students leave the classroom for the courtroom in re-enactment of ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’
Rochelle Valverde on February 10, 2016
Lawrence Journal-World

Free State Festival

►Maria Bamford, Jad Abumrad to headline Free State Festival 2016
Staff on February 9, 2016
Lawrence Journal-World

Education

►Lawrence Art Center’s preschool teaches kids creativity and independence
Samantha Sexton on February 4, 2016
University Daily Kansan

Special Events

►The stories behind the storytellers: Langston Hughes Award winners to be honored Monday
Joanna Hlavacek on January 31, 2016
Lawrence Journal-World

Performance + Education

►Second-graders attend musical performance at Lawrence Arts Center
Kara Protasio on January 28, 2016
Channel 6 Lawrence

East Ninth

►East Ninth Project committee discusses updates to design plan; parking a concern
Joanna Hlavacek on January 27, 2016
Lawrence Journal-World

Lawrence Arts Center

►Susan Tate to resign as Lawrence Arts Center CEO by end of 2016
Joanna Hlavacek on January 27, 2016
Lawrence Journal-World

Awards

►Winners of 2016 Langston Hughes writing awards announced
Staff on January 13, 2016
Lawrence Journal-World

Exhibition

►Acclaimed artist Kris Kuksi to make Lawrence Arts Center debut
Joanna Hlavacek on January 10, 2016
Lawrence Journal-World

Performance

►Ad Astra Theatre’s ‘Visions of Right,’ based on Westboro Baptist Church, to make Lawrence debut Friday
Joanna Hlavacek on January 8, 2016
Lawrence Journal-World

Lawrence Arts

►Future of Lawrence Arts, Part II: Local leaders weigh in
Joanna Hlavacek on January 3, 2016
Lawrence Journal-World

Education

►Lawrence Arts Center expands STEM learning
Rochelle Valverde on January 2, 2016
Lawrence Journal-World

Performance

►Topeka’s Ad Astra Theatre Ensemble to re-stage WBC-inspired play in Lawrence
Bill Blankenship on December 31, 2015
Topeka Capital-Journal

Exhibitions

►Catalog brings later work of Albert Bloch into public view
Christine Metz Howard on December 9, 2015
University of Kansas

Performance

►Only in Lawrence: The mad scientist who helped draw Lawrence’s artistic backbone
Conrad Swanson on November 30, 2015
Lawrence Journal-World

Free State Festival

►Lawrence Arts Center announces dates for 2016 Free State Festival
Nikki Wentling on November 2, 2015
Lawrence Journal-World

East Ninth

►East Ninth Project committee discusses truck route, possible ‘recreational path’
Nikki Wentling on October 28, 2015
Lawrence Journal-World

PERFORMANCE

►The Poe Show: Arts Center’s ‘Midnight Visit’ turns writer’s dark life and works into a rock opera
Joanna Hlavacek on October 28, 2015
lawrence.com

PERFORMANCE

►Ric Averill brings Edgar Allan Poe back to life for Halloween
Nick Spacek on October 27, 2015
The Pitch

EXHIBITION

►Arts Center regifts Elizabeth Layton drawings to museums across state, country
Joanna Hlavacek on October 23, 2015
lawrence.com

EXHIBITION

►Lawrence Arts Center exhibition provides insight into career of KU professor, modernist painter Albert Bloch
Joanna Hlavacek on October 4, 2015
lawrence.com

EXHIBITION

►Lawrence Arts Center exhibit explores ‘Freak Power’ of 1970 Aspen sheriff election
Samantha Sexton on September 29, 2015
University Daily Kansan

Lawrence Arts Center

►Only in Lawrence: Ann Evans ‘lived and breathed the Lawrence Arts Center’
Conrad Swanson on September 28, 2015
Lawrence Journal-World

EXHIBITION

►’Freak Power’ exhibit details Hunter S. Thompson’s 1970 run for sheriff
Joanna Hlavacek on September 27, 2015
lawrence.com

Lawrence Arts Center

►2015 Fall Arts Preview
Joanna Hlavacek on September 13, 2015
lawrence.com

Exhibition | Education

►Lawrence Arts Center’s Print Week returns this week with print fair, exhibits and more
Joanna Hlavacek on September 13, 2015
lawrence.com

Education

►Lawrence Arts Center kicks off Art of Rock program for local high school students
Amina Smith on September 10, 2015
Channel 6 News

Lawrence Arts Center

►Lawrence Arts Center planning 40th anniversary street party; permit awaits approval from city
Joanna Hlavacek on August 24, 2015
Lawrence Journal-World

Education

►Artists-in-residence bring ‘thoughtful, poetic’ approach to work
Joanna Hlavacek on August 23, 2015
lawrence.com

Performance

►’Cowboy Cabaret’ a country music variety show with a Lawrence twist
Joanna Hlavacek on August 20, 2015
lawrence.com

Performance

►Party Pix: Drakkar Sauna farewell concert at Lawrence Arts Center
Ailecia Ruscin on August 8, 2015
lawrence.com

Performance

►The Mountain Goats announce new tour, John Darnielle to perform solo at Lawrence Arts Center in September
Natalie Gallagher on August 7, 2015
The Pitch

Performance

►Drakkar Sauna decides to retire
Natalie Gallagher on August 4, 2015
The Pitch

East Ninth

►Getting to know you: An introduction to East Ninth Project’s commissioned artists
Joanna Hlavacek on August 5, 2015
lawrence.com

East Ninth

►Eight Artists Selected For East Ninth Street Project In Lawrence
Laura Spencer on August 4, 2015
KCUR 89.3FM

East Ninth

►East Ninth Project announces commissioned artists
Staff on August 4, 2015
Lawrence Journal-World

Performance

►Before Drakkar Sauna plays its farewell, a look back
Fally Afani on August 2, 2015
lawrence.com

East Ninth

►Finalists for East Ninth Project art, design work announced
Joanna Hlavacek on July 29, 2015
Lawrence Journal-World

Education

►Kids “travel” to Paris to explore and create at the Lawrence Art Center
Tabatha Mills on July 27, 2015
Channel 6 News

Exhibition

►Painter, Lawrence artist-in-residence explores Darwinism, happiness in new exhibition
Joanna Hlavacek on July 12, 2015
Lawrence Journal-World

Exhibition

►Mexican artist explores the pursuit of happiness in Lawrence Arts Center show
by Anne Kniggendorf on July 9, 2015
Kansas City Star

Education

►Intergalactic Jedi Academy at the Lawrence Arts Center
video by Nick Krug on July 9, 2015
Lawrence Journal-World

Free State Festival

►Editorial: Festival delivers
on July 9, 2015
Lawrence Journal-World

Free State Festival

►Free State Festival attendance nearly double that of last year; organizers looking forward to 2016
by Joanna Hlavacek on July 3, 2015
Lawrence Journal-World

Free State Festival

►Dennis Lehane talks blood and Boston at Free State Festival
photos by Rochelle Valverde on June 27, 2015
Lawrence Journal-World

Free State Festival

►Watch Matt Pryor and friends cover Elliott Smith at the Free State Festival
by Fally Afani on June 24, 2015
lawrence.com

Free State Festival

►George Clinton and P-Funk with The Phantastics
photos by Nick Krug on June 24, 2015
Lawrence Journal-World

Free State Festival

►George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic land in Lawrence for Free State Festival
by Conrad Swanson on June 24, 2015
Lawrence Journal-World

East Ninth

►East Ninth Project’s advisory committee discusses proposed ‘associate artist’ program
by Joanna Hlavacek on June 24, 2015
Lawrence Journal-World

Free State Festival

►Tuesday sights and sounds from the Free State Festival
by Nick Gerik on June 24, 2015
lawrence.com

Free State Festival

►Have you found NuPenny yet? Unraveling the mystery of Lawrence’s newest art installation
by Joanna Hlavacek on June 23, 2015
lawrence.com

Free State Festival

►Jon Ronson: Twitter is ‘just coughing and feeling like crap’
by Conrad Swanson on June 23, 2015
lawrence.com

Education

►Arts Center announces 2015-2016 artists-in-residence
by Staff on June 21, 2015
lawrence.com

Exhibition

►Artist-in-residence exhibitions reflect humanity in own way
by Joanna Hlavacek on June 21, 2015
lawrence.com

Free State Festival

►Short films by local youths to debut at Free State Festival
by Joanna Hlavacek on June 21, 2015
lawrence.com

Free State Festival

►KU faculty star in ‘idea’ sessions at next week’s Free State Festival
by Sara Shepherd on June 20, 2015
Lawrence Journal-World

Free State Festival

►Lawrence’s Free State Fest has something for everyone
by Nick Spacek on June 16, 2015
The Pitch

East Ninth

►Community leaders take steps to advance the 9th Street Corridor project
by Amina Smith on June 15, 2015
Channel 6 News

Free State Festival

►2015 Free State Festival events run gamut of art and ideas
by Joanna Hlavacek on June 14, 2015
lawrence.com

Free State Festival

►Free State Fest concerts bring week-long party to downtown
by Fally Afani on June 14, 2015
Lawrence Journal-World

Free State Festival

►The films of the Free State Festival
by Eric Melin on June 14, 2015
Lawrence Journal-World

East Ninth

►East Ninth project’s advisory committee approves work plan draft, pending amendments
by Conrad Swanson on June 3, 2015
Lawrence Journal-World

EDUCATION

►Lawrence Arts Center’s Linda Reimond recognized with national innovation award
by Conrad Swanson on May 24, 2015
Lawrence Journal-World

PERFORMANCE

►Young dancers to take stage at Arts Center’s End of Year Showcases
by Joanna Hlavacek on May 21, 2015
Lawrence Journal-World

EXIBITION

►Artist explores ‘gray area’ of human condition in Arts Center exhibit
by Joanna Hlavacek on May 9, 2015
Lawrence Journal-World

EDUCATION

►Four Lawrence high school students honored for their artwork
by Staff on April 24, 2015
Lawrence Journal-World

EXHIBITIONS

►Book explores dawn of modern art, Blue Rider group through work of Albert Bloch
by Christine Metz Howard on April 23, 2015
KU News Service

9th street corridor project

►Ninth Street Corridor project discusses new name, statement of values
by Conrad Swanson on April 22, 2015
Lawrence Journal-World

9th street corridor project

►Ninth Street Corridor project discusses Lawrence history, gentrification
by Conrad Swanson on April 20, 2015
Lawrence Journal-World

EXHIBITIONS

►Turning heads: Inside Out exhibition a portrait of the entire arts community
by Joanna Hlavacek on April 20, 2015
lawrence.com

Free State Festival

►George Clinton to perform at Lawrence festival
Stand-up comedian, author, film screenings also featured
by Staff on April 12, 2015
Topeka Capital-Journal

9th street corridor project

►Lawrence community continues to offer feedback on Ninth Street Corridor project
by Conrad Swanson on April 9, 2015
Lawrence Journal-World

Free State Festival

►George Clinton, Dennis Lehane among Free State Festival headliners
by Staff on April 8, 2015
lawrence.com

9th street corridor project

►Lawrence community offers feedback on Ninth Street Corridor Project
by Conrad Swanson on April 8, 2015
Lawrence Journal-World

9th street corridor project

►Ninth Street Corridor design team to meet with public this week
by Joanna Hlavacek on April 7, 2015
Lawrence Journal-World

PERFORMANCE + EDUCATION

►Lawrence Arts Center welcomes young students to experience Peter and the Wolf
by Tabatha Mills on March 27, 2015
Channel 6 News

9th street corridor project

►Group asks what will make planned 9th Street Corridor project a success
by Conrad Swanson on March 23, 2015
Lawrence Journal-World

EDUCATION

►Young guerilla artists leave their marks downtown
by Nick Krug on March 21, 2015
Lawrence Journal-World

EXHIBITIONS

►Upcoming Benefit Art Auction expected to be a big draw
by Joanna Hlavacek on March 7, 2015
Lawrence Journal-World

PERFORMANCE

►Perfect pairing on piano
by Christopher Gage on January 20, 2015
KC Metropolis

COMMUNITY

►Future of Lawrence Arts: Local arts leaders weigh in
by Joanna Hlavacek on January 10, 2015
Lawrence Journal-World

EXHIBITION

►Artist’s widow to share stories of husband’s ‘Magic Boxes’ at Arts Center talk
by Joanna Hlavacek on January 3, 2015
Lawrence Journal-World

PERFORMANCE

►”A Kansas Nutcracker” tradition continues
by Sarah Young on December 17, 2014
KC Metropolis

PERFORMANCE

►Cast, along with beards, grow in latest incarnation of ‘A Kansas Nutcracker’
by Joanna Hlavacek on December 11, 2014
Lawrence Journal-World

LAWRENCE ARTS CENTER

►Lawrence Arts Center wants community feedback
by Tabatha Mills on November 25, 2014
Channel 6 News

PERFORMANCE

►Remembering The Great War
by Sarah Young on November 19, 2014
KC Metropolis

9th street corridor project

►Lawrence City Commission To Consider Design Team For 9th Street Corridor Project
by Laura Spencer on November 18, 2014
KCUR 89.3FM

9th street corridor project

►Lawrence Residents Weigh In On Plans For East 9th Street
by Laura Spencer on November 14, 2014
KCUR 89.3FM

PERFORMANCE

►Access the intricacies of Brazilian music
by Christopher Gage on November 12, 2014
KC Metropolis

EDUCATION

►Students create art with a Rube Goldberg machine
by Mark Arehart on November 7, 2014
Channel 6 News

PERFORMANCE

►BWW Review: EDWARD GANT’S AMAZING FEATS OF LONELINESS Too Funny To Miss at the Lawrence Arts Center
by Steve Wilson on November 1, 2014
broadwayworld.com

EDUCATION

►Artist Dan Dakota’s De Soto house filled with objects that inspire him
by Alice Thorson on October 18, 2014
The Kansas City Star

EDUCATION

►Dig site identifies complete prehistoric Greek pottery workshop
by George Diepenbrock on October 17, 2014
The University of Kansas News Service

PERFORMANCE

►Arts Center hosting tribute to bizarre cult film ‘Phantom of the Paradise’
by Eric Melin on October 17, 2014
lawrence.com

PERFORMANCE

►The Birth of the Cool: Obscure musical staged in Lawrence
by Robert Trussell on October 13, 2014
Kansas City Star

LAWRENCE ARTS CENTER

►Acts of Kindness: Volunteering at the Lawrence Arts Center is “just a great place to come alive”
by Tabatha Mills on October 12, 2014
Channel 6 News

LAWRENCE ARTS CENTER

►Jon Stewart courted by NBC’s ‘Meet the Press,’ sends ‘Daily Show’ crew to Lawrence
by Lisa Gutierrez on October 9, 2014
Kansas City Star

EXHIBITION

►Art exhibit hopes to spark conversation in Lawrence about Guantanamo Bay detainees
by 6News Staff on October 9, 2014
Channel 6 News

EDUCATION

►Ceramics Symposium to sculpt relationship between audience, ceramists
by Joanna Hlavacek on October 8, 2014
Lawrence Journal-World

lawrence arts center

►‘Daily Show’ films segment at Lawrence Arts Center
by Joanna Hlavacek on October 8, 2014
Lawrence Journal-World

PERFORMANCE

►Director’s Cuts: Ric Averill On ‘The Nervous Set’
by Steve Walker on October 3, 2014
KCUR 89.3FM

PERFORMANCE

►Dancing to the beat: Arts Center to open ‘hipster’ musical ‘The Nervous Set’
by Joanna Hlavacek on October 1, 2014
Lawrence Journal-World

EXHIBITION

►KU teacher’s natural, human encounters reflected in 35 years of sculpture
by Sara Shepherd on September 27, 2014
Lawrence Journal-World

PERFORMANCE/EDUCATION

►Ric Averill: The Influence of Art on the Community
Q3 by Anne Brockhoff
Lawrence Business Magazine

EDUCATION

►Lawrence Arts Center’s science-art program receives $100,000 grant
Staff report on September 23, 2014
Lawrence Journal-World

EXHIBITION

►Visting artist use Styrofoam cups to encourage conversations about war, peace, social justice, and artistic expression
by Tabatha Mills on September 12, 2014
Channel 6 News

EDUCATION

►Lawrence Art Center’s School of Dance thriving under new director
by Tabatha Mills on September 3, 2014
Channel 6 News

PERFORMANCE

►KU Alumna returns to perform an artistic collaboration at Lawrence Art Center
by Marissa Kaufmann on September 2, 2014
The University Daily Kansan

LAWRENCE ARTS CENTER

►Lawrence revs up a public art project
Editorial on September 1, 2014
The Kansas City Star

EDUCATION

►Lawrence Arts Center resident artists explore the human body in printmaking, ceramic figures
by Nadia Imafidon on August 31, 2014
Lawrence Journal-World

PERFORMANCE

►American Fusion brings fine arts from Juilliard to the flatlands
by Lisa Jo Sagolla on August 30, 2014
The Kansas City Star

LAWRENCE ARTS CENTER

►Community asks to be involved in “Ninth Street Corridor Project” as first phases begin
by Tabatha Mills on August 25, 2014
Channel 6 News

EXHIBITION

►Sebelius’ paintings inspired by Facebook photos
by Jan Biles on August 23, 2014
Topeka Capital-Journal

EXHIBITION

►Pledging through paint: John Sebelius peers into college greek life
by Nadia Imafidon on August 17, 2014
Lawrence Journal-World

EDUCATION

►Enrollment open for fall Lawrence Arts Center Classes
by 6News Staff on August 14, 2014
Channel 6 News

EDUCATION

►Baldwin City girl returns home from training at famed New York City dance company
by 6News Staff on August 13, 2014
Baldwin City Signal

EDUCATION

►Arts Center ceramist, KU partner for excavation in Crete
by Nadia Imafidon on July 27, 2014
Lawrence Journal-World

FREE STATE FESTIVAL

►Winter, dead at 70, starred recently in Lawrence
by Associated Press on July 17, 2014
Lawrence Journal-World

PERFORMANCE

►Hobbit takes center stage and creates a homecoming for director
6News Staff on July 16, 2014
Channel 6 News

FREE STATE FESTIVAL

►Free State Film Festival Winner Announced
by Ken Moreno July 14, 2014
Tiger Media Network, Fort Hays State University

FREE STATE FESTIVAL

►Rural Kansas film takes audience award at Free State Film Festival
July 11, 2014
Pratt Tribune

LAWRENCE ARTS CENTER

►$500,000 begins artistic plan for Ninth Street reconstruction project
by Tabatha Mills on July 7, 2014
Channel 6 News

FREE STATE FESTIVAL

►After successful event, organizers look toward next Free State Festival
by Sara Shepherd on July 1, 2014
Lawrence Journal-World

EDUCATION

►Lawrence Arts Center students practice riding the bus
June 30, 2014
Lawrence Transit (KU + City of Lawrence)

FREE STATE FESTIVAL

►Movie filmed in Lawrence is big winner at Free State Festival
by Joanna Hlavacek on June 29, 2014
Lawrence Journal-World

EXHIBITIONS

►Ceramist makes a beeline in Arts Center exhibition
by Nadia Imafidon on June 29, 2014
Lawrence Journal-World

LAWRENCE ARTS CENTER

►Stakeholders excited, wary about possibilities for $500,000 ArtPlace grant
by Sara Shepherd on June 28, 2014
Lawrence Journal-World

FREE STATE FESTIVAL

►Free State Festival panel: Kansas is anything but ‘flyover country’
by Joanna Hlavacek on June 28, 2014
Lawrence Journal-World

FREE STATE FESTIVAL

►Reader-submitted photos from the Free State Festival
on June 28, 2014
Lawrence Journal-World

FREE STATE FESTIVAL

►Thousands flock to downtown Lawrence for Johnny Winter, beginning of Free State Festival
by Elliot Hughes on June 25, 2014
Lawrence Journal-World

FREE STATE FESTIVAL

►Free State Festival kicks off Wednesday, takes over downtown
by Hank Cavagnaro on June 25, 2014
Channel 6 News

FREE STATE FESTIVAL

►Kliph Scurlock is Excited for Free State Festival!
Program director on June 25, 2014
KJHK 90.1 fm

FREE STATE FESTIVAL

►Organizers in Lawrence are putting the finishing details on the FreeState Festival
Staff report on June 25, 2014
KMBZ Kansas City

EXHIBITIONS

►Waggle Dance exhibit opens Friday at Arts Center
Staff Reports on June 25, 2014
Lawrence Journal-World

LAWRENCE ARTS CENTER

►Lawrence Arts Center wins $500,000 grant for Ninth Street corridor project
by Sara Shepherd on June 25, 2014
Lawrence Journal-World

FREE STATE FESTIVAL

►Free State Festival to feature University film student
by Amelia Arvesen on June 22, 2014
The University Daily Kansan

FREE STATE FESTIVAL

►The films of the Free State Festival
by Eric Melin on June 22, 2014
Lawrence Journal-World

FREE STATE FESTIVAL

►Arts and Ideas at the Free State Festival
by Nadia Imafidon on June 22, 2014
Lawrence Journal-World

FREE STATE FESTIVAL

►Live music at the Free State Festival
by Nadia Imafidon on June 22, 2014
Lawrence Journal-World

FREE STATE FESTIVAL

►Johnny Winter bringing his blues legacy to the Free State Festival
by Nadia Imafidon on June 22, 2014
Lawrence Journal-World

FREE STATE FESTIVAL

►Free State Festival Slated for June 25-29
by Kaye McIntyre on June 20, 2014
Kansas Public Radio

EDUCATION

►Teacher helps disabled artist create works 25 years after tragic accident
by Nadia Imafidon on June 14, 2014
Lawrence Journal-World

FREE STATE FESTIVAL

►“Lysistrata Jones” and Author Kevin Kling
by Michael Hogge, Arts Magazine on June 9, 2014
KKFI 90.1 FM

EDUCATION

►Artists utilize steamroller in large-scale printmaking
by Joanna Hlavacek on May 30, 2014
Lawrence Journal-World

EXHIBITION

►Convertible-turned-skatepark to be featured in Saturday’s Art Tougeau parade
by Joanna Hlavacek on May 28, 2014
Lawrence Journal-World

EXHIBITION

►World-renowned artist Nina Katchadourian to speak at Lawrence Arts Center this Sunday
by Staff Reports on May 28, 2014
Lawrence Journal-World

EXHIBITION

►Arts center officials hope charity auction a sign art’s for-profit potential in Lawrence
by  on May 27, 2014
Lawrence Journal-World

FREE STATE FESTIVAL

►Marc Maron is coming to Lawrence in June as part of Free State Fest
by David Hudnall on May 21, 2014
The Pitch

EXHIBITION

►Printmaker fuses real world with virtual in Arts Center exhibit
by Nadia Imafidon on May 18, 2014
Lawrence Journal-World

EXHIBITION

► Lawrence Arts Center preschool students show off works of art
by Sara Humm on April 17, 2014
Channel 6 News

PERFORMANCE

►John Cale revives unfamiliar material in Lawrence
by Bill Brownlee on April 16, 2014
KC Star

PERFORMANCE

►John Cale on the process of composition and creation, at the Lawrence Arts Center this Tuesday
by Nick Spacek on April 14, 2014
The Pitch

PERFORMANCE

►John Cale always reinventing himself
by Nadia Imafidon on April 13, 2014
Lawrence Journal-World

EXHIBITION

► Lawrence Arts Center prepares for biggest fundraising event, live auction
by Tabatha Mills on March 23, 2014
Channel 6 News

EXHIBITION

►Exhibit features sketches by former painter made after Parkinson’s diagnosis
by Nadia Imafidon on March 23, 2014
Lawrence Journal-World

LAWRENCE ARTS CENTER

►Ninth Street corridor proposal is finalist for national arts grant
by Sara Shepherd on March 11, 2014
Lawrence Journal-World

EXHIBITION

►Arts Center annual benefit to auction highly valued Burroughs artwork
by Nadia Imafidon on March 8, 2014
Lawrence Journal-World

PERFORMANCE

►Puppeteer, Lawrence native returns for Arts Center’s ‘Pinocchio’
by John Phythyon on March 6, 2014
lawrence.com

EDUCATION

►Meet the Director of Dance at the Lawrence Arts Center
by Tabatha Mills on February 23, 2014
Channel 6 News

EDUCATION

►Lawrence Arts Center receives $100,000 grant
by Nadia Imafidon on February 21, 2014
Lawrence Journal-World

EXHIBITION

►Director John Waters packs the house at Lawrence Arts Center
by Tabatha Mills on February 20, 2014
Channel 6 News

EXHIBITION

►Director John Waters coming to Lawrence to talk about William S. Burroughs
by Jon Niccum on February 17, 2014
The Kansas City Star

EXHIBITION

►John Waters to join Lawrence in celebrating William Burroughs’ 100th birthday
by Nadia Imafidon on February 16, 2014
Lawrence Journal-World

EXHIBITION

►Last week, the Lawrence Arts Center opened a new exhibition of works by William Burroughs called Creative Observer…
by Randy Mason and Don “the Camera Guy” Mayberger on January 23, 2014
KCPT, The Local Show

EXHIBITION

►Lawrence art exhibit honors 100th birthday of William S. Burroughs
by Tabatha Mills on January 19, 2014
6News

EXHIBITION

►’Creative Observer’ showcases Burroughs’ art: Never-before-seen artworks by ‘Naked Lunch’ author to be displayed
by Jan Biles on January 18, 2014
Topeka Capital-Journal

EXHIBITION

►Writer, iconoclast, ‘creative observer’: Celebrating 100 years of William S. Burroughs
by Nadia Imafidon on January 12, 2014
Lawrence Journal-World

EXHIBITION

► Lawrence Will Celebrate Beat Generation Icon William S. Burroughs At 100
By Laura Spencer on January 10, 2014
KCUR

EXHIBITION

► Burroughs Centennial Events In Kansas, NYC
by W. Winston Skinner on January 2, 2014
Times-Herald.com

EXHIBITION

► On the dark horizon: William S. Burroughs’ 100th birthday
by Steve Paul on December 30, 2013
Kansas City Star

PERFORMANCE

►Arts Center hopes it’s found perfect fit in second Steinway grand piano
by Sara Shepherd on December 19, 2013
Lawrence Journal-World

EXHIBITION

► Tabor professor’s art featured in Lawrence Art Center
on December 19, 2013
Peabody Gazette-Bulletin

PERFORMANCE

►A Kansas take on a Christmas classic
by Lee Hartman on December 17, 2013
KCMetropolis.org

PERFORMANCE

►Review: “A Kansas Nutcracker” highlights Lawrence history, talent
by John Phythyon on December 16, 2013
lawrence.com

EDUCATION

►Dance shoe fund benefits young children at Lawrence Arts Center
by Nadia Imafidon on December 15, 2013
Lawrence Journal-World

PERFORMANCE

►Moving target: Arts Center’s ‘A Kansas Nutcracker’ keeps evolving
by John Phythyon on December 12, 2013
lawrence.com

PERFORMANCE

►Event explores link between Quantrill’s Raid and ‘Nutcracker’ play set two years earlier
by Sara Shepherd on November 11, 2013
Lawrence Journal-World

LAWRENCE ARTS CENTER

►Lawrence Arts Commission celebrates with 2013 Phoenix Award winners
by Elliot Hughes on NOVEMBER 3, 2013
Lawrence Journal-World

PERFORMANCE

►Lawrence Arts Center renders near-perfect “Sweeney Todd”
by John Phythyon on October 29, 2013
lawrence.com

PERFORMANCE

►KMA awards Lawrence actors, historians for tweeting Quantrill’s raid
by Dylan Lysen on October 28, 2013
University Daily Kansan

PERFORMANCE

►Lawrence Arts Center’s ‘Sweeney Todd’ promises to be bloody good
by Callie Byrnes on October 25, 2013
University Daily Kansan

PERFORMANCE

►Lawrence Arts Center stages ‘Sweeney Todd’
by John Phythyon on October 25, 2013
Lawrence Journal-World

PERFORMANCE

►Lawrence Arts Center hosts Halloween Children’s Ballet and Costume Ball
Staff Reports on October 23, 2013
Lawrence-Journal World

EXHIBITION

► At 93, artist is still turning bronze into ‘gossamer’
by Sara Shepherd on October 21, 2013
lawrence.com

EDUCATION

►Lawrence Arts Center receives iconic Steinway & Sons grand piano
by Brooke Lennington on October 16, 2013
Channel 6 News

EDUCATION

►Pianist Anna Han plays new LAC Steinway
by Mike Yoder on October 16, 2013
Lawrence Journal-World

EXHIBITION

► 2013 Phoenix Awards: Ceramist tells a story through figures, textures
by Sara Shepherd on October 6, 2013
Lawrence Journal-World

EXHIBITION

► Lawrence Arts Center to feature sculptor Elden Tefft’s work
by Ashley Booker on October 2, 2013
The University Daily Kansas

PERFORMANCE

►Uptown quartet in downtown Lawrence
by Kristin Shafel Omiccioli on September 24, 2013
KCMetropolis.org

EXHIBITION

► Lawrence Print Week
by Danielle Peters on September 23, 2013
Printeresting

LAWRENCE ARTS CENTER

►Arts Center announces new dance director
by Staff Reports on September 22, 2013
lawrence.com

EDUCATION

►Lawrence Arts Center adds fine arts to educational programming
by the Associated Press on September 21, 2013
Topeka Capital-Journal

EDUCATION

►STEAM programs blend science and art education
by Peter Hancock on September 16, 2013
Lawrence Journal-World

EDUCATION/EXHIBITION

►Inaugural Lawrence Print Week to celebrate art form with events, exhibits
by Sara Shephard on September 8, 2013
Lawrence Journal-World

PERFORMANCE

►Review: ‘Mother%$!#hood’ irreverent, sweet and fun
by John Phythyon on September 2, 2013
lawrence.com

PERFORMANCE

►‘Mother%$!#hood’ back for comedic, musical look at moms
by John Phythyon on August 29, 2013
lawrence.com

EDUCATION

►New resident artists bring ‘quiet poetry’ in ceramics, social commentary in printmaking to Lawrence
by Sara Shephard on August 25, 2013
lawrence.com

LAWRENCE ARTS CENTER

►Arts Center signs big names to its first National Advisory Board
by Sara Shepherd on August 16, 2013
Lawrence Journal-World

PERFORMANCE

►’Hairspray’ helps students tackle race, inclusion
by John Phythyon on July 24, 2013
lawrence.com

PERFORMANCE

►Summer Youth Theater a hit with Lawrence kids
by Meagan Thomas on July 18, 2013
Lawrence Journal-World

PERFORMANCE

►’Complete History Of Kansas’ Shrunk To Sixty Minutes At Lawrence Arts Center
by Steve Walker on July 18, 2013
kcur.org

LAWRENCE ARTS CENTER

►Arts Center wins national grant to take film festival beyond screens
by Sara Shepherd on July 17, 2013
lawrence.com

EXHIBITION

► Please add your piece to the display, but don’t cross the line
by Sara Shepherd on July 7, 2013
lawrence.com

PERFORMANCE

►Arts Center’s Behind the Story Series travels back in time to the ’60s
by Meagan Thomas on June 30, 2013
lawrence.com

PERFORMANCE

►Summer Youth Theater’s production of ‘Macbeth’ not about the curse
by John Phythyon on June 12, 2013
lawrence.com

EDUCATION

►Summer camps keep kids active
by Meagan Thomas on June 17, 2013
Lawrence Journal-World

EXHIBITION

► Odd ‘drawings of little note’ make public debut in offbeat gallery
by Sara Shepherd on June 16, 2013
lawrence.com

PERFORMANCE

►Summer Youth Theater puts on ‘Pirates of Penzance’
by Elly Grimm on June 13, 2013
University Daily Kansan

PERFORMANCE

►’Pirates’ brings music, humor, but ‘no plot’ to Summer Youth Theater
by John Phythyon on June 12, 2013
lawrence.com

EXHIBITION

► Artist bugs out
by Sara Shepherd on June 2, 2013
lawrence.com

EXHIBITION

► New exhibit strings together artwork of more than 70 artists
by Margie Carr on May 30, 2013
lawrence.com

EDUCATION

►Game plan: Have fun
Photo by Nick Krug on May 11, 2013
Lawrence Journal-World

EDUCATION

►New KU quarterback speaks to dance class students
May 10, 2013
Channel 6 News

EDUCATION

►Starting Point
by Katherine Dinsdale in the Summer, 2013 edition
Lawrence Magazine

PERFORMANCE

►The Not So Late Show: Richmond Arquette
by Brendan Costello on May 9, 2013
Channel 6 News

EXHIBITION

► KU student’s art project captures child’s imagination in precious metal
by Sara Shepherd on May 2, 2013
Lawrence Journal-World

PERFORMANCE

►Feature presentation
Free State Film Festival to showcase movies that get community talking
by Eric Melin on April 25, 2013
lawrence.com

LAWRENCE ARTS CENTER

►Lawrence Arts Center in race for creative placemaking grant
by Emily Donovan on April 18, 2013
University Daily Kansan