By David Frese on January 2, 2019 Under Exhibition Program Director Ben Ahlvers, the Lawrence Arts Center Has Broadened its Scope and Upped its Game as a Contemporary Art Space A batch of kittens found their way into the Lawrence Arts Center this fall, and Ben Ahlvers wasn’t sure what to think about it. Ahlvers is … Continued
Ring in the New Year! Jewelry by Teaching Artist Carly Kimbrough The new year offers a great opportunity to learn a new skill or renew artistic practice. Many of winter/spring session classes begin the week of January 6th. Browse our catalog for returning classes and new offerings in printmaking, ceramics, metals, fiber arts, writing, book … Continued
Hello and Happy January! Check out what’s coming up in the new year! We’re calling all actors, singers, and dancers ages 8 and up to audition for Oliver! on January 5th. After running away from the orphanage run by the heartless Mr. Bumble, Oliver meets the Artful Dodger and is recruited to pick pockets for … Continued
By Fally Afani on December 26, 2018 Well, here the f–k we are. Like most years, we’re ready to kick the past few months out the door on its ass. But live music in 2018 was an absolute wonder to behold. It feels like local promoters and venues worked harder than ever to get mind-blowing acts … Continued
Welcome to our 2019 Summer Youth Theatre Camp Schedule! Read below for new SYT opportunities, grade guidelines, and camp information. SYT LITTLES PROGRAM: PreK-K Creative Play Classes Join us for a Summer Youth Theatre experience for our youngest performers. Using their wildest imaginations, students will create a performance through play and dramatic exploration. A sharing … Continued
Welcome to our 2019 Summer Youth Theatre Audition Page! Read below for audition information, grade guidelines, and date specifics. How does the SYT program work by grade? 4th graders can choose between participating in the 1st-4th grade camps or the 4th-6th program. Click HERE for more information about our PreK-K & 1st-4th Grade camps. … Continued
Goodnight Moon is coming soon! We have been hard at work in the rehearsal room singing, dancing, and building characters to bring Margaret Wise Brown’s classic story to life this January. Tickets on sale now for January 24-27 performances. Exciting Things to Know About This Production… Proceeds from ticket sales support the Arts Based … Continued
Teaching Artist and screenprint instructor Alicia Kelly’s holiday card Looking for that perfect last minute local gift, but would rather not leave the warmth and safety of a flickering Netflix marathon? Why compromise? Enrollment in a Winter/Spring class at the Lawrence Arts Center makes the perfect surprise, and with online and phone registration options, … Continued
By Wyatt Hall on December 6, 2018 When you think of an orchestra, you traditionally think of both wind and string-based classical instruments. The Lawrence Arts Center is shaking that up by bringing back a program in January called the Ukulele Orchestra. The Ukulele Orchestra is a 16-week class where five to 15 students will learn … Continued
You might think the life of a Nutcracker is an easy one. Nights filled with adoring fans …. and days filled with relaxing activities… But the role certainly has its ups and downs… So, yesterday, when I felt I just might be starting to crack, I took a few deep breaths and … Continued