Arts groups seek funds to keep centers thriving in Kansas
Lawrence Arts Center director David Leamon notes a $1.5 million budget target as Rick Mitchell retires this month. Grants drought and a tough economy strain arts groups statewide, with 74 of 209 grant respondents reporting impact and Kansas arts contributing $153.5 million annually to the economy.
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Lawrence Arts Center
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David Leamon
Rick Mitchell
Leamon
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Kansas Arts Commission
What Floats Your Boat fundraiser tops arts groups plans
Van Go Mobile Arts hosts What Floats Your Boat on June 20 at Clinton Lake Marina with auction barbecue and music by Sellout. Tickets are 50 dollars. Ball d'Artes fundraiser for Lawrence Arts Center set for Saturday 8 p.m. to midnight at 940 North H. Recent budget figures show Van Go relies on fundraisers to sustain a 850000 dollar annual budget and expand with a new building.
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van Go Mobile Arts
Clinton Lake Marina
Lawrence Arts Center
Jazzhaus
N.H
Green
van Go
Juxtaposition in photos sparks humor and insight
Lecompton yard scene shows a woman mowing near a row of riding mowers highlighting visual irony. The column explains juxtaposition as a device to reveal opposites and illuminate subjects, with Dorothea Lange and a train billboard example. Readers are invited to send ideas to the chief photographer.
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Dorothea Lange
Library of Congress
Farm Security Administration
Los Angeles
Ljworld.com
Lecompton
Sleep apnea risks and solutions for adolescents and adults
Breathing disorders during sleep raise heart disease and stroke risks. CPAP remains a common treatment while weight loss and positional therapy help. Guidance cites AASM on potential dangers and options for managing sleep apnea and snoring. Parents are advised on resources like girlshealth.gov for adolescent wellbeing and stress coping strategies.
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American Academy of Sleep Medicine
AASM
Girls Health
Department of Health and Human Services
Girlshealth.gov
Sister Anna and the Chicken Fat memory lane
Cathy Hamilton recalls a fearsome Sister Anna, then the mid-century push to new math and a vivid orange vomit aroma. She fondly remembers a Kennedy era fitness song “Chicken Fat” sung by Robert Preston, used in schools for calisthenics, as she anticipates a reunion.
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Fat 2 Fit: AARP weight loss challenge expanded
AARP launched the Fat 2 Fit Community Weight Loss Challenge in April to help Americans lose weight online. Led by Carole Carson from Nevada County California, the program seeks 5,000 registrants aiming to shed 20 tons collectively. The free program emphasizes tips, individualized routines, and peer support to improve health.
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AARP
Aarp.org
Carole Carson
Nevada County
Calif
Carole
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