Prime Blu sushi spot adjusts lasers for local patrons
Prime Blu in downtown Lawrence at 619 Massachusetts St features a doughnut shaped bar and LED lasers thatlight the space. Manager David Kwon notes a toned down version now to accommodate epileptic patrons while keeping Wasabi inspired rolls like Rock Chalk and Crazy Shrimpy as best sellers.
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Prime Blu aims to lure KU crowd with sushi lounge vibe
Prime Blu plans late night hours with LED lights and lasers, hopping to attract a young clubgoing crowd when KU classes resume. The restaurant features 50 plus sushi varieties, a California chef backed omakase sushi bar, free WiFi, and charging booths, plus half price rolls this summer to draw locals into a lounge style dining space.
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Van Go fundraiser What Floats Your Boat auction set
Van Go Inc plans an auction at Clinton Lake Marina on June 20 as part of its 12th annual What Floats Your Boat fundraiser. The event features retro art and themed items like a pirate ship wagon, aiding at risk young artists and funding job training and social services. Proceeds support Van Go’s nonprofit programs, says Eliza Nichols.
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What Floats Your Boat fundraiser at Clinton Lake Marina
Van Go Inc hosts What Floats Your Boat at Clinton Lake Marina on June 20 at 6 p.m. Tickets are 95 dollars each or 680 for a table of eight and include a barbecue dinner, drinks, a marina day pass, and live music by Kelley Hunt. Proceeds aim to reach 100000 dollars with about 600 attendees, and tickets must be reserved by June 15 via van go’s website or 842 3797.
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The Melvins Bring Iconic Sound to Lawrence Stage
The Melvins led by Buzz Osborne bring decades of work and strong opinions to Bottleneck in Lawrence on Sunday. Osborne emphasizes professional touring, high anxiety focus, and self reliance, noting a long career with 20 studio albums and 30 years of live shows. He downplays grunge labeling, reflecting on a San Francisco Los Angeles focus and careful budgeting that kept them touring without financial loss. He advises new bands to tour within an eight hour radius to earn money and avoid financial risk before expanding.
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Melvins Set to Play at Bottleneck With Vinyl Talk
The Melvins headline a 9 p.m. Sunday show at the Bottleneck 737 New Hampshire St doors open 8 p.m. Tickets 19 to 21 dollars at thebottlenecklive.com. Osborne praises CDs over vinyl while acknowledging vinyl’s collectable appeal and urges musicians to stay peculiar and let the public decide.
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