Colorful Will Rogers Follies a lively stage tribute at Lied Center
Dean Bevan reviews the production highlighting Peter Stone’s retro celebration of Will Rogers through Ziegfeld style numbers. Michael Zaller embodies Rogers with humor and warmth while Amy Decker shines in a demanding role. Choreography by Steven Minning and strong lighting by Mike Baldasari frame the eight tiered set as the touring cast delivers two and a half hours of musical comedy and spectacle.
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House backs KU cancer center amid budget conflicts
The Kansas House endorsed a proposed cancer center at KU Medical Center while rejecting Gov. Sebelius’s other budget initiatives. The panel advanced three budget bills totaling 11.7 billion for the new fiscal year, with Senate debate looming and final negotiations to follow.
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Youth recreation center plans move forward
Lawrence's partners for Athletics & Youth advance efforts to assess local recreation needs and fund a feasibility study. The group, including Bonnie Lowe, seeks proposals after allocating up to 63000 for the study. PLAY collaborates with the school district, Chamber of Commerce and city officials to fill youth program gaps left by Sport 2 Sport's closure.
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