Groundbreaking to fuel Theatre Lawrence facility plans
Theatre Lawrence prepares to break ground on a new 300 seat home at 4660 Bauer Farm Drive in the Bauer Farm development. The project aims to relieve crowding, fundraise beyond 6.5 million, and open within a year. Leaders credit broad community support and donor gifts including a million from Eleanor Woodyard.
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Lawrence arts grants total 7200 announced for fifthteen
The Lawrence Cultural Arts Commission selected five projects to receive 7200 in the 17th Annual Community Arts Grant program led by LCAC chairwoman Kathy Porsch. Recipients include Douglas County Senior Services, Family Promise of Lawrence, Winds Native Center, Lawrence Busker Festival, and Go Inc. Awards will be presented May 15 at City Hall with Mayor Bob Schumm, while author Robert Fraga reads at the Raven at 7 p.m. Friday discussing The Greening of Oz.
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Hastings Hosts Sci Fi Authors Reading Signings Event
A gathering of regional science fiction and fantasy authors at Hastings, 1900 W. 23rd St, will run 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday. Robin Wayne Bailey, Lyn Benedict, Mary Chambers, James Gunn, K D McEntire, Christopher McKitterick, Lane Robins, and Bryan Thomas Schmidt will sign autographs and read excerpts.
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Lawrence Children's Choir wins national education award
The Lawrence Children's Choir earned Chorus America’s 2012 Education Outreach Award for best collaborative program, receiving 2500 dollars. The multigenerational pairing links preschool through third grade singers with Crescendo elder choir members aged 76 to 96, performing in retirement communities to boost senior engagement and arts access. The award will be presented at Chorus America’s conference in Minneapolis June 13-16.
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Lawrence artist Darin White embraces local arts scene
Lawrence sculptor Darin White grew up in Lawrence and, with his wife, runs the b.a.l.m. arts group and Display Direct. He focuses on sculpture but also draws, prints and paints, cherishing art as a labor of love and prioritizing remaining in Lawrence despite the challenges.
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Gift ideas for Moms from a boomer perspective
Cathy Hamilton, executive director of Downtown Lawrence Inc and author of 16 books, shares practical Mother's Day gift guidance. She favors returnable items like scarves and gift cards, warns against overbearing gadgets, and suggests experiences or books she approves, while noting personal quirks and age-related preferences.
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Reading schedule with Robins Chambers and Schmidt
A reading event lists Robins at 2 30 p.m. Chambers at 3 p.m. and Schmidt at 5 p.m. All but Gunn available 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. A question and answer session runs 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
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