Kick off the Free State Festival with an evening of food, community, and of course... movies! Taco Zone Nacho Bar, movie trailers and music at 6 pm. Film at 7 pm. Science on Screen discussion to follow. ABOUT THE FILM 32 SOUNDS A film by Sam Green With music by JD Samson An immersive documentary … [more]
Join us on the Mainstage, Jack Parton (East Coast) and Mike Dolman (West Coast) will combine their pianistic and composing skills in a concert of 20th and 21st Century music. Included in the program are compositions by Jack and Mike, Joplin, Debussy, and others. Suggested Donation $10 Run time: approx. 90 minutes Short Intermission
Honk! Jr. is a heartwarming musical celebration of being different. Based on "The Ugly Duckling" by Hans Christian Andersen, Honk! Jr. tells the story of an odd-looking baby duck lured away from his mother. Follow Ugly's wild adventure and the friends he makes until he reunites with his mother. Music by George Stiles. Book and … [more]
Summer Youth Theatre celebrates its 50th anniversary season with the summer's biggest party: A Midsummer Night's Dream: Fantasy on the Dance Floor. Immerse yourself in an eccentric and glamorous theatrical party experience with music, food, dancing and surprises while Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream unfolds around you. PERFORMANCES Fri, June 23 | 7 pm Sat, … [more]
The Free State Festival celebrates the free spirit of the state Kansas with films that challenge, inspire, and entertain. This signature annual event brings independent films, live music, comedy and art to venues throughout the vibrant city of Lawrence, Kan. The festival is made possible through programming support from community partners, Explore Lawrence and the … [more]
Directed by Barbara Kopple RUN TIME: 1 hour 48 min PRE-SHOW: Passholder Reception with Gumbo from Terrebonne Po' Boys POST-SHOW: Q&A with UnidosUS President Janet Murguía Presented in partnership with the Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics. ABOUT THE FILM This riveting documentary follows two visionary Civil Rights leaders, Marc Morial and Janet Murguía, as … [more]
Directed by Robert Hurst RUN TIME: 1 hour 18 min POST-SHOW: Filmmaker Q&A Presented in partnership with KU Film and Media Studies. ABOUT THE FILM On the High Plains of Southwest Kansas, a thriving community sustained for decades by waves of immigrants becomes the target of white nationalists intent on killing the latest arrivals: Muslims. … [more]
An Evening of Stand Up Comedy with Hulu Star Chris Estrada ABOUT THE ARTIST Chris Estrada is a multi-talented actor, comedian and writer with a gift for making people laugh. One of the most exciting up-and-coming voices in comedy, Estrada is the co-creator, star, writer and executive producer of the hit Hulu series This Fool … [more]
Moderated Conversation with filmmaker Boots Riley PRE-SHOW: Passholder reception This event is presented in partnership with KU Film and Media Studies Boots Riley is a director, activist, screenwriter, producer, poet, rapper, and speaker. His directorial debut Sorry to Bother You premiered to strong critical acclaim at the Sundance Film Festival. By embedding messages regarding economic and … [more]
