Lincoln life myths and wartime popularity examined
Historian Weber challenges views of Abraham Lincoln as perpetually dour describing low Northern support in 1864 and hints of mood swings in youth. She explains his Kansas influence, opposition to the Kansas Nebraska Act, and reevaluates beliefs about slavery policy and Lincoln’s humor amid his strained presidency.
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Kansas
Illinois
Lincoln
Congress
Weber
Stephen A. Douglas
U.S
Douglas
John Wilkes Booth
Plans Under Way to Honor 16th President Mission Site
Plans are under way to honor the 16th president with a new mission site. Steven Spielberg is involved in the project, signaling high-profile support and a potential major exhibit or ceremony in the future.
Lawrence Tony Furtado and Other Acts at Local Venues
Tony Furtado with Rev Peyton's Big Damn Band perform at The Bottleneck at 10 p.m. A Valentine's Day Party starts at 9 p.m. at The Jackpot Music Hall. A film screening of Live Nude Girls Unite plays at 7 p.m. at the Solidarity Revolutionary Center and Radical Library.
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Lawrence Tony Furtado
Rev. Peyton
N.H
Lawrence Asylum Street
Mass
Lawrence Eff Valentine
the Jackpot Music Hall
Solidarity Revolutionary Center & Radical Library
Lawrence area spring rehearsals and campus arts events
The community calendar lists multiple Lawrence events: Civic Choir spring rehearsal at First Baptist Church. Shins Viva Voce at Liberty Hall. flamenco performances by José Luis Rodriguez and Miarca Marquez at KU Swarthout Recital Hall. Baldwin Honor Band Festival at Baker University Rice Auditorium. KU Wind Ensemble at Lied Center. Museum lectures and gallery talks at Spencer Museum of Art cover Degas studies, cultural intersections, and poetry readings by KU English professors, plus a children’s art class at Spencer.
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Lawrence the Shins
Viva Voce
Liberty Hall
Mass
José Luis Rodriguez
Miarca Marquez
Swarthout
KU Campus
Lawrence Gallery
Alison Miller
Asia
Spencer Museum of Art
Joseph Harrington
William Harris
Kenneth Irby
Hallmark Design Symposium and Evening Events at KU and Library
John Utgaard leads ceramics discussion at 6 p.m. on the KU campus contact 864-2700. The Learning Tree reading by Gordon Parks at 7 p.m. at Lawrence Public Library contact 843-3833. Panel Blog to the Chief on political blogs for the 2008 election 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Dole Institute. Pinkskull Poetry at 10 p.m. at Limerance 1520 Wakarusa contact 842-5805.
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Lawrence Hallmark
John Utgaard
Lawrence
Gordon Parks
Lawrence Public Library
Dole Institute of Politics
Pinkskull Poetry
Limerance
Wakarusa
Gallery listings and exhibit schedule across multiple venues
A digest of current gallery hours and exhibits in Kentucky and nearby areas. Art and Design Gallery shows Faculty works through Feb 23. Bourgeois Pig presents Trash Masters through Feb 25. Douglas County Law Library hosts Photography by Roger Spohn through Feb 28. Olive Gallery and Art Supply features Remarks by Josh Adams. Signs of Life hosts The Neighborhood Show through April 7. Unity Art Gallery features Missy McCoy through March 3. Van Go Mobile Arts hosts Valentine Art Sale Have A Heart through Feb 16 with weekday hours.
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Lawrence Art & Design
Art and Design
Art Department
E. Ninth St
Trash Masters
Douglas County Law Library Art Gallery
E.th St
Douglascolawlibrary.org
Roger Spohn
Olive Gallery
Oliveart.org
Josh Adams
Signs of Life
Mass
Unity Art Gallery
Madeline
Missy McCoy
van Go Mobile Arts
N.J
Valentine
Tech enabled apparel targets iPod friendly outfits for runners
Retailers unveil MP3 friendly clothing with pockets and iPod control. Scottevest launches Performance T shirts with three hidden pockets for iPod, phone, and keys, plus a suspension system to avoid collar pull. Nike offers thermal hat with built in speakers and iPod pocket, while others market jackets and pants with Nano pockets and arm compartments. Prices range from 34.99 to 100 dollars as sportswear blends with electronics.
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Crawford
Scottevest
Scott Jordan
Chicago
Sun Valley
Idaho
Jordan
Nike
Mike May
The
Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association
Scottevest Sev Performance
Mari Dade
WIRED
New Orleans culture stars in a nostalgic, crime-free view
A period-piece tour of New Orleans favors public culture, French heritage and cross cultural history over crime, using art and interviews with poets and historians. It notes the city’s long race and ethnicity mix and a shift away from crime coverage amid Katrina recovery challenges.
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New Orleans
CNN
Anderson Cooper
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