Final Friday preview highlights Lawrence art venues and exhibits
In Lawrence this Final Friday, galleries and venues host varied shows. Josh Finley displays concert posters at Bottleneck from 6 to 9 p.m. Phoenix Underground features Carl Brothers and Maria Martin with teapot displays and accompanying paintings. Essential Goods hosts Jeff Weinberg, Vision and Wired on raw silk. Alycia Futrelle exhibits Staring at a Brick Wall at Henrys. Watkins Museum revisits Mass Street parades with Celebration Central.
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Josh Finley
Finley
Phoenix Gallery
Massachusetts St
Carl Brothers
Maria Martin
Brothers
Vermont
Phoenix Underground
Jeff Weinberg
Massachusetts
Weinberg
Kansas
Henry
Eighth St
Alycia Futrelle
Futrelle
National Geographic
New Year’s Eve plans at area venues with live music and bars
Merchants Pub and Plate at 746 Massachusetts St will stay open until midnight with a limited New Year’s Eve menu and extended bar hours to 2 a.m. A Wichita punk bluegrass trio and Granny Tweed plus The Sunflower Colonels perform, with tickets at $26 and a midnight champagne toast. Liberty Hall hosts a 18 plus burlesque night with Approach, Hissyfit, and DJDG Boogie, doors at 8 p.m., show from 9, tickets $13. Split Lip Rayfield returns to Bottleneck after a hiatus with new material.
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Jayhawker
Merchants Pub
Massachusetts St
Shire St
Wichita
Eric Mardis
Jeff Eaton
Granny Tweed
Colorado
The
Sunflower Colonels
Liberty Hall
Lawrence Burlesque
Lawrence
Kansas City
Split Lip Rayfield
New Year Eve DJ options in North Lawrence area clubs
North Lawrence venues offer multiple New Year Eve options. Frank's North Star Tavern hosts DJ Jacob Diamond upstairs with a $5 cover and a midnight champagne toast starting at 9 p.m. The Bear Club's Mingle event draws young crowds with DJs Reggie Scott Smith Maal Maal and Tom Richman. Taproom charges $3 at the door for a rowdy night starting at 9 p.m. Jazzhaus hosts Crumple Tons at 7 p.m. with a ball drop at 9 and Majestics Rhythm Revue at 10:30 with a $7 and $10 cover respectively.
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Frank
North Star Tavern
North Lawrence
North Star
Locust St
Jacob Diamond
New Hampshire St
Bear Club
PBR
Reggie Scott Smith
Maal Maal
Tom Richman
Rowdy
Jazzhaus
Massachusetts St
Majestics Rhythm Revue
Team Bear Club at Eighth Street Taproom
Law rence venue hosts Team Bear Club for New Year with Spud Patrol tribute to DEVO Stay Sick tribute to The Cramps and Whatever Forever's Dean Monkey and the Dropouts. New wave punk and doo wop mix with a $3 cover, $1 per band. Show starts around 10 p.m.
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Spud Patrol
Devo
Cramps
Whatever Forever
Dean Monkey
Boogie Wonderland at Fatso's
Fatso's on Massachusetts Street hosts Boogie Wonderland a high energy 70s soul night. Champagne toast balloon drop at midnight included in door charge 10 before 9 15 after with $5 patron shots and limited seating VIP entry free with advance notice.
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Massachusetts St
Free New Year rock parties at Jackpot and Gaslight Gardens
The Lonesome Hound Dogs and Fortnight play a free show at Jackpot Saloon 943 Massachusetts St. No cover for rock fans. Gaslight Gardens at 317 N Second St hosts a New Year’s Eve Speakeasy Party with costume dress, a $5 martini offer, and an ID requirement for those drinking.
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Fortnight
Massachusetts St
Gaslight Gardens
N. Second St
Bison Bolognese at Merchants Pub and Plate
A reader review profiles Merchants Pub and Plate, praising its bison bolognese atop pappardelle with fennel-orange gremolata and Parmesan. The piece notes local sourcing, a Prairie Band bison supplier, extensive regional ingredients, and a diverse menu including gluten free and vegan options. It also mentions a beer pairings, Sunday half-price beers, and invites tips to the author.
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Merchants
Prairie Band
Topeka
Merchants Pub
Massachusetts St
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