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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 2011
Page
8
Weather scattered notes mention sun and warmth with a 20% rain chance. The list then recalls Ben Franklin's June 15 1752 electricity demonstration in Philadelphia and hints at danger from his kite experiment. A garbled query about zodiac timing ends the item.
A mid 1970s two-door Oldsmobile 98 recovered from Lake Shawnee near the Shawnee Yacht Club contains at least one set of adult human remains. The car, last registered in 1984 with a Wisconsin plate, may have been underwater for up to 27 years. Investigators deem the death suspicious and seek identification of the remains.
A July 15 schedule lists multiple events including a 6 a.m. summer workout at Memorial Stadium at Kansas University, a noon volunteer information meeting for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Douglas County at 1525 W Sixth St Suite A, and other concerts, meetings, and open mic nights around Lawrence with venues like Johnny's Tavern, the Eldridge Hotel, and the Jayhawker.
A dense schedule of events across Lawrence including JoHo and the Blue Marble concerts at 10 30 a m and 1 30 p m at the public library, noon to 1 p m lunch program, farmers markets, theology on tap, performances at Replay Lounge Casbah and The Raven, poetry readings, and classes at churches and arts centers. Notable venues include the public library Lawrence Arts Center Watkins Community Museum and The Casbah with multiple music and cultural offerings throughout the day.
A busy downtown Saturday schedule lists a farmers market 7 to 11 a.m. at 824 N.H. Various activities include Red Dog's Dog Days Fun Runs at Lied Center parking lot 1600 Stewart Drive, a Land of Oz Kansas State Disc Dog Championship at Youth Sports Complex 4911 W 27th St, and a KU Medicinal Garden tour at 10 a.m. at 1865 E. 1600 Road. Family art classes, book signings, theater and music events fill the afternoon and evening across multiple venues including Spencer Museum of Art 1301 Miss, Aimee's Coffeehouse 1025 Mass, Signs of Life Bookstore 722 Mass, and venues along Mass Street. Events run from 7 a.m. through late night with charity fundraisers and Pride activities noted. Names include Jody Marie White, Sarah Lockwood, Kevin Miller, Ol' Meanin Corpse, and DJ ParLé, with venues like Clinton Lake Overlook Park and Clinton Lake Marina referenced.
Starting at 9 tonight at The Granada Jay Mays and six performers headline the second Dark Time at The Granada show a venue spotlight for new material and live music from the Dark Time Bandits. The 18 plus event includes a post show after party and a $1 cover.
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