Lawrence Fall Art Events
A Flea in Her Ear
From October 9, 2008 to October 11, 2008
"A Flea in Her Ear" by Georges Feydeau, translated by David Ives, is a bedroom comedy with a series of misunderstandings, clandestine assignations, misplaced jealousies, and frantic chases. This delightfully entertaining play respects the French tradition in a fresh and accessible manner.
Tickets are $16 for the public, $15 for senior citizens and KU faculty and staff, and $10 for all students.
www.kutheatre.com
Times: 7:30 p.m.
Admission Charge: Yes
Contact: cjenkins@ku.edu
Location: Crafton-Preyer Theatre, Murphy Hall, 1530 Naismith
A Quarreling Pair
October 10, 2008
The legendary Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company has a long history of exploring a number of charged and controversial themes through movement, music and dance. A Quarreling Pair, the surreal and interpretive staging of a 1946 Jane Bowles puppet play by the same name, tells the story of two argumentative sisters who cannot agree about their place in the world. www.lied.ku.edu
Times: 7:30 p.m.
Admission Charge: Yes
Contact: 785-864-2787
Location: Lied Center, 1600 Stewart Dr.
Brasil Guitar Duo South American virtuosity
October 12, 2008
One of the world’s pre-eminent guitar ensembles, the Brasil Guitar Duo has an unmatched virtuosity, expertise and musicianship well beyond their years. The group plays both the traditional samba, maxixe and choroand baiao of Brazil as well as classical compositions by master composers.
www.lied.ku.edu
Times: 2 p.m.
Admission Charge: Yes
Contact: 785-864-2787
Location: Lied Center, 1600 Stewart Dr.
It Starts With Art! Childrens Art Appreciation Class
October 18, 2008
Times: 10:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.
Admission Charge: Yes
Contact: spencerart@ku.edu
Location: Spencer Museum of Art, 1301 Mississippi St.
Downtown Gallery Walk
October 24, 2008
Downtown Gallery Walk is a celebration of the arts in Lawrence! On selected Fridays participating galleries and the Lawrence Arts Center will stay open to the public, featuring special exhibitions, demonstrations and other festivities. Take advantage of this opportunity to see the arts alive in Lawrence. Maps available at participating venues.
Participating venues include:
Silver Works and More
715 Massachusetts St.
785-842-1460
connellyswm@yahoo.com
Lawrence Arts Center
9040 New Hampshire St.
www.lawrenceartscenter.com
785-843-2787
Phoenix Gallery
919 Massachusetts
www.phoenixgallery.biz
785-843-0080
Southwest and More
727 Massachusetts St
785-843-0141
Kimbari
822 Massachusetts
785-842-1067
www.kimbari.net
Diane's Artisan Gallery
801 1/2 Massachusetts
www.dianesartisangallery.com
785-856-1155
Signs of Life Gallery
722 Massachusetts St
signsoflifebooks.com
785-830-8030
Bella Memento Gallery
801 1/2 Mass
Times: 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Admission Charge: Free
Contact: 785-856-1155
Location: Downtown Lawrence, Massachusetts Street and Vicinity
6 Gallery Exhibit "Activism & Dissent"
From October 24, 2008 to November 27, 2008
6 Gallery features group shows by Lawrence area artists. Each show is tied together by a common theme. Donations are accepted to various local causes.
Times: Thursday – Sunday, 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Admission Charge: Free
Contact: 785-841-0217 or 6gallery@sunflower.com
Location: 6 Gallery, 716 1/2 Mass. St.
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
From October 24, 2008 to October 26, 2008
Washington Irving's great ghostly tale of the Headless Horseman comes to life for kids of all ages in this Theatre at the Center production. www.lawrenceartscenter.org
Times: 7 p.m. Friday; 7 p.m. & 2 p.m. Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday
Admission Charge: Yes
Contact: lacdrama@sunflower.com
Location: Lawrence Arts Center, 940 New Hampshire St.
Downtown Lawrence Fall Bazaar
October 25, 2008
Join Downtown merchants for the third annual Fall Bazaar. This open-air market will feature new Fall merchandise displayed outside where shoppers can enjoy the crisp Fall weather. The event will also feature street performances by the Vodvil Klown, balloon animals by The Balloon Man, a pen full of puppies and other adoptable dogs from the Lawrence Humane Society, KU Juggling Club demonstration and Halloween Crafts for kids. www.downtownlawrence.com
Times: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Admission Charge: Free
Contact: director@downtownlawrence.com
Location: Downtown Lawrence, Massachusetts St.
Lawrence ArtWalk 2008
From October 25, 2008 to October 26, 2008
The 14th annual Lawrence ArtWalk features a two-day self-guided tour of Lawrence artists' studios and other art spaces, and showcases the fabulous art created by many of Douglas County's fine artists. As many as 70 artists are expected to exhibit their incredible artwork at locations in and around Lawrence. Mediums including ceramics, digital art, drawing, fiber, jewelry, mixed media (2-D), mixed media (3-D), painting, photography and sculpture. www.lawrenceartwalk.org
Times: 10/25: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; 10/26: Noon – 6 p.m.
Admission Charge: Free
Contact: info@lawrenceartwalk.org
Location: Throughout Lawrence
The Harlem Quartet – A Sphinx Ensemble
October 26, 2008
The Harlem Quartet, an all-Black and Latino string quartet, is dedicated to advancing diversity in classical music while engaging young and new audiences through the discovery and presentation of varied repertoire. At the Lied Center, the quartet will perform classical and jazz mixed selections from their 2007 album Take the ‘A’ Train, including works by jazz composer Wynton Marsalis, pianist Billy Strayhorn and classical composer Joaquin Turina. www.spencerart.ku.edu
Times: 2 p.m.
Admission Charge: Yes
Contact: 785-864-2787
Location: Lied Center, 1600 Stewart Dr.
Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra
November 5, 2008
The Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra celebrates the American Jewish Diaspora, performing works by Erich Walter Sternberg, Leonard Bernstein and Aaron Copland. These composers defined the sound of American classical music – all writing from the same cultural experience. www.lied.ku.edu
Times: 7:30 p.m.
Admission Charge: Yes
Contact: 785-864-2787
Location: Lied Center, 1600 Stewart Dr.
Street Scene
From November 7, 2008 to November 9, 2008
First performed in 1959, Kurt Weill's opera has its roots in the traditional European forms, but with roots also in the Broadway musical theatre. With music by Weill, a book by Elmer Rice, and lyrics by Lawrence native Langston Hughes, "Street Scene" is a simple story of everyday life in a big city, a story of love and passion and greed and death. www.kutheatre.com
Times: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and at 2:30 p.m. Sunday.
Admission Charge: Yes
Contact: cjenkins@ku.edu
Location: Crafton-Preyer Theatre, Murphy Hall, 1530 Naismith
City Youth Theatre Issue Theatre
From November 7, 2008 to November 8, 2008
This production by and for young people is presented in cooperation with the GaDuGi Safe Center.
lawrenceartscenter.org
Times: 7:30 p.m.
Admission Charge: Yes
Contact: lacdrama@sunflower.com
Location: Lawrence Arts Center, 940 New Hampshire St.
Soweto Gospel Choir – African Spirit
November 9, 2008
The choir is a 26-member vocal ensemble, performing in five of South Africa’s 11 official languages. They perform inspirational programs of tribal, traditional and popular African gospel songs. Performing selections from the Grammy Award-winning 2007 album African Spirit, the choir will bring vibrant energy to unique original gospel songs as well as present poignant interpretations of popular music.
www.lied.ku.edu
Times: 2:00 p.m.
Admission Charge: Yes
Contact: 785-864-2787
Location: Lied Center, 1600 Stewart Ave.
World Music Event
November 11, 2008
www.lawrencepubliclibrary.org
Times: 7 p.m.
Admission Charge: Free
Contact: mbutler@lawrence.lib.ks.us
Location: Lawrence Public Library Auditorium, 707 Vermont St.
Sweeney Todd the Demon Barber of Fleet Street
November 12, 2008
This high-concept interpretation of Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street is a 2005 revival of Stephen Sondheim’s original 1979 musical. The performance features a nine-member cast performing as both actors and the show’s musicians. Sondheim’s original Broadway show starred Len Cariou as Sweeney Todd and Angela Lansbury as Mrs. Lovett. It was nominated for nine Tony Awards and won eight. www.lied.ku.edu
Times: 7:30 p.m.
Admission Charge: Yes
Contact: 785-864-2787
Location: Lied Center, 1600 Stewart Dr.
Street Scene
From November 14, 2008 to November 15, 2008
First performed in 1959, Kurt Weill's opera has its roots in the traditional European forms, but with roots also in the Broadway musical theatre. With music by Weill, a book by Elmer Rice, and lyrics by Lawrence native Langston Hughes, "Street Scene" is a simple story of everyday life in a big city, a story of love and passion and greed and death. www.kutheatre.com
Times: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and at 2:30 p.m. Sunday.
Admission Charge: Tickets are $18 for the public, $17 for senior citizens and KU faculty and staff, and $10 for all students.
Contact: cjenkins@ku.edu
Location: Crafton-Preyer Theatre, Murphy Hall, 1530 Naismith Dr.
Classical Guitarist Peter Fletcher
November 14, 2008
www.lawrencepubliclibrary.org
Times: 7 p.m.
Admission Charge: Free
Contact: mbutler@lawrence.lib.ks.us
Location: Lawrence Public Library Auditorium, 707 Vermont St.
University Dance Company Performance
From November 20, 2008 to November 21, 2008
University Dance Company performance, presented by the KU Department of Music & Dance.
Times: 7:30 p.m.
Admission Charge: Yes
Contact: 785-864-2787
Location: Lied Center, 1600 Stewart Dr.
Film: Robot Taekwon V
November 20, 2008
This film is shown in conjunction with Toy Stories: Souvenirs from Korean Childhood, and is introduced by Professor Micahel Baskett, theatre & Film. When an army of giant mecha (walking vehicles controlled by a pilot) attack, young martial-arts champion Kim Hoon must pilot Robot Taekwon V to defend the planet! Inspired by Mazinger Z, a Japanese anime popular in 1970s Korea, Robot Taekwon V was the country's first full-length animated feature and the first to be digitally restored.
Times: 7 p.m.
Admission Charge: Free
Contact: spencerart@ku.edu
Location: Spencer Museum of Art, 1301 Mississippi Street
Holiday Shopping Bazaar
November 22, 2008
Come shop with reps from Avon, Gold Canyon Candles, Cookie Lee Jewelry, Tastefully Simple Gourmet Foods, Purse Party,Simple Bee Massage and Stampin' Up!
Times: 11 a.m – 4 p.m.
Admission Charge: Free
Contact: avonannierose@hotmail.com
Location: Eldridge Hotel – All American Room, 701 Massachusetts St.
Annual Holiday Bazaar
November 23, 2008
Kick off the Holiday shopping season and discover creative handmade gifts, crafts and baked goods.
Times: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Admission Charge: Free
Contact: 785-832-7920
Location: Community Building, 11th & Vermont
KU Wind Ensemble
November 24, 2008
KU Wind Ensemble performance, presented by the KU Department of Music & Dance.
Times: 7:30 p.m.
Admission Charge: Yes
Contact: 785-864-2787
Location: Lied Center, 1600 Stewart Dr.
