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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 2001
Page
16
A compact listing outlines weekly sections including Features Focus Monday Click Wednesday Food Thursday 18 and Under Religion Health and Living Arts and Living Sunday. The schedule highlights reader segments across topics with emphasis on youth health and religion.
Lawrence Community Theatre announces auditions at 7 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday for Tony n Tina's Wedding. An ensemble of about 25 actors is sought for a mix of scripted and improvised scenes. Performances run July 20-21 and 27-28 to benefit the theater. Call 843-7469 for details.
G I Joe enthusiasts descend on the Kansas City Crown Hyatt Hotel June 24 for the Hasbro International GI Joe Collectors Convention. More than 200 tables of merchandise and paraphernalia will be offered, with a silent auction supporting Hasbro Children’s Hospital. Diorama, photography and custom figure contests accompany exhibits. admission is 8 dollars for adults, 4 for children, under 5 free. Details at the Master Collector site or by phone.
Antiques dealers from Kansas Missouri Iowa and Nebraska gather at Crown Center Square 2450 Grand Blvd to display fine china glass furniture quilts and more from 10 am to 4 pm Saturday DRs China Clinic from Columbia MO offers china pottery and porcelain repairs Wicker Fixer and Chair Re-Caner of Ozark MO will also attend admission is free.
Jim Baker profiles Travis Hilton a 29 year old Lawrence father who cares for his 2 year old daughter Josie while his wife Paula works in Topeka. Hilton rejects the term Mr Mom preferring stay at home dad to challenge stereotypes about gender and parenting. He describes daily routines and finds fatherhood rewarding beyond traditional portrayals like Father Knows Best.
Travis Hilton says he is happy to stay home with Josie and be a major part of her life, noting a father’s bond can be strong. Paula Hilton and Travis had long discussed the plan, deciding to forgo the traditional breadwinner role after Josie’s birth as his parents sold the family assisted living business weeks before she arrived.
Slide presentation at Watkins Community Museum of History showcases 19th century photos by John Charlton and Alexander Gardner. The program titled Kansas Yesterday and Today in Photographs begins at 2 p.m. on June 24 with a reception afterward. Tickets are 10 dollars with 8 dollars tax deductible.
Alexander Gardner, renowned Civil War photographer, rode with Brady in New York and Washington, capturing generals and battles from Antietam to Petersburg. He recorded Lincoln’s final portrait and Booth’s autopsy, later becoming the Union Pacific’s official photographer from St. Louis to Denver.
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