Final Friday Preview Kansas artists return home to nature
Fine arts photographer Betsy Forcade showcases at Phoenix Underground in Kansas focusing on unspoiled places like the Flint Hills and Baker Wetlands. Two returning Midwest artists Billy Beeson and Lisa Purdon share their journeys, with Beeson displaying at Cider Gallery and Purdon operating CosMod Inc Studios highlighting art installations and repurposed pieces.
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Betsy Forcade
Phoenix Underground
Massachusetts St
Flint Hills
Baker Wetlands
Midwest
New York
Billy Beeson
Lawrence
Beeson
Ter
Cider
Pennsylvania St
Lisa Purdon
Pratt Institute
Brooklyn
Purdon
CosMod Inc Studios
East 22Nd St
Celtic Woman Brings Emerald Gems to Lied Center
Celtic Woman, led by David Downes, brings its all female ensemble to the Lied Center for a 7 30 p m show on the Emerald Tour supporting Emerald Musical Gems. Lynn Hilary rejoins Mairéad Nesbitt and Mairéad Carlin with Susan McFadden for a 75 city run. Hilary describes rejoining as seamless and notes the strong family feel among the company. The production remains heavily dance focused with selective singing elements.
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David Downes
Celtic Woman
Lawrence
Lied Center
Lynn Hilary
Mairéad Nesbitt
Mairéad Carlin
Susan McFadden
Hilary
DIT College of Music
Dublin
Riverdance
Downes
Celtic Woman rises with new stage energy and multiplatinum success
The four women of Celtic Woman blend mythic costumed visuals with live musicians, featuring solo moments by drums guitar pipes and piano. Hilary notes the group’s evolution from folky ball gowns to a dynamic stage show with stories within the music, highlighting hits like Danny Boy You Raise Me Up and Amazing Grace.
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Hilary
Aantas
Ual
Mo _ Ghile Mear
Dulaman
Caledonia
Danny Boy
the Voice
West End
Farmhouse pizza venture blends local sourcing and zero waste
Neapolitan pizza venture embraces a zero waste concept with composting, cloth napkins, LED lighting, and hand-made sauces. The menu features Margherita, Farmer, Spud, broccoli rabe, and more, all local and seasonal. Founder Martin aims for 100 to 200 daily pizzas but current demand reaches 300 to 400, guided by a six-tier hospitality mission and mentor Chuck Magers of Free State Brewery.
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Martin
Free State Brewery
Free State
Chuck Magers
Jill Elmers
Moon On the Meadow Farm
Eudora High School
Limestone
Biscuits dip into French toast batter at Big Biscuit
Off The Beaten Plate spotlights a dish at Big Biscuit 4821 W Sixth St where fluffy biscuit halves are dipped in French toast batter and fried to a crisp then dusted with powdered sugar tasting like a funnel cake. The $5.99 item pairs with fruit pecans or caramel sauce. The menu also features biscuits and gravy breakfast combos omelets French toast pancakes waffles burgers and salads.
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Sixth St
Arts Center Hosts First Poetry Fair by Lawrence
Lawrence Arts Center hosts its first Poetry Fair for National Poetry Month. In open mic style, over 20 poets perform in the lobby, meet guests, and sell books from The Raven bookstore. The event runs noon to 4 p.m. Saturday at 940 New Hampshire St with listed poets including Catherine Anderson, Amy Ash, Alyse Bensel, Ben Cartwright, Maija Devine, Dennis Etzel and others.
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Lawrence Arts Center
Raven
Arts Center
New Hampshire St
Catherine Anderson
Amy Ash
Alyse Bensel
Ben Cartwright
Maija Devine
Dennis Etzel
Louie Galloway
Anne Haehl
Mark Hennessy
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Cider Gallery
Nadia Imafidon
Twitter
Nadia
Richard Gwin
Journal-World Photo
Rick Martin
Mikey Humphrey
Limestone Pizza
Sara Shepherd
Big Biscuit
W. Sixth St
Ben-Yay
Lace
Just Food
Masonic Temple
Massachusetts
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