Kansas Nutcracker evolves with Civil War lens at Lawrence Arts Center
Theater preview notes Aic Averill rotates annual production set in 1861 Lawrence during Christmas. This year adds new historical figures including Rev. Richard Cordley to broaden perspective on Quantrill era while keeping the Nutcracker in Kansas with Clara’s dream voyage from prairie to stage.
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A Kansas Nutcracker opens at Lawrence Arts Center
The Lawrence Arts Center presents A Kansas Nutcracker on its main stage December 14 15 20 21 and 22 with Friday and Saturday shows at 7 pm and matinees December 21 22 at 2 pm Tickets are 20 17 and 14 for adults seniors and students or children and can be bought at the box office 843 2787 or online at lawrenceartscenter org Hanan Misko stars and dances in the Snow King role while Cordley is played by Misko This production features new costumes funded by the Douglas County Heritage Fund plus an outreach program to schools titled Fashion of the Times The show blends historical political movements with child actors explaining abolition suffrage and temperance and features a moving performance by a well known cast including Misko as Cordley and Snow King
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Local restaurants embrace rabbit dishes from Rare Hare Barn to city menus
The Rapps began farming rabbits after concerns over contaminated meat and near-extinct meat breeds, now producing about 180 rabbits monthly for local chefs who prize quality and local sourcing. Chefs note rabbit’s mild, flavorful profile and stress using the whole animal despite higher costs.
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Yum soup and Thai dishes at Thai Siam on Kasold Drive
Nadia Imafidon reviews Tom yum served family style at Thai Siam, 601 Kasold Drive, Suite C101, priced at 8.99. The menu features Thai classics and fusion items, with tom yum highlighting a hot and sour broth, shrimp or chicken, vegetables, and fragrant herbs. Sharing encouraged with 24 noodle dishes and a cucumber salad as the sole salad option.
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Granada hosts free Stop Day Eve concert and art fair
Lawrence hosts a Friday evening lineup with Cowboy Indian Bear Middle Twin Forrester and Psy chic Heat at the Granada doors open 7 pm show at 8 pm. Lawrence's Holiday Sip Shop runs 6 to 10 pm at Pachamama's Alton Ballroom with handmade items from local artists. A cryptid workshop and a Tech N9ne concert cap the weekend with tickets 30 in advance 35 at door.
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Naughty Nurses for the Needy burlesque fundraiser at 737 New Hampshire St
The Bottleneck hosts a nurse-themed burlesque show to raise funds for Red Cross disaster relief with Annie Cherry headlining and acts from Foxy by Proxy and Le Geek C est Chic. Tickets 20 dollars, doors at 7, show starts 9. KC Jazz Orchestra performs holiday music. proceeds and canned-food donations go to Just Food.
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