Dracula on KU stage reshapes the classic tale
University Theatre artistic director Dennis Christilles presents a new stage adaptation of Bram Stoker's Dracula at Kansas University. He notes the vampire's presence is felt rather than frequent and aims to balance fidelity to the book with interaction among characters. Dean Hamilton secured rights and altered the focus to include Dracula more in scene with others.
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Dracula opens Friday at Murphy Hall on KU campus
Dracula on the Crafton Preyer stage features Christilles directing a journaling epistolary interpretation running Oct 5 6 18 19 20. Tickets 785 864 3982 or www kutheatre com. The production emphasizes character actions over the vampire, aiming to restore Bram Stoker's original focus on people confronting crisis.
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Merchants restaurant blends local sourcing with evolving seasonal menu
Merchants highlights seasonal and limited brews on a chalkboard with a fall harvest menu to follow. The locally sourced fare includes Rare Hare Rabbit Cacciatore and dishes like Mac and Cheesemonger. prices mostly range from nine to thirty-two dollars. A rooftop garden and kitchen redesign accompany the launch as owners Peterson and Wilson aim for everyday community appeal.
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Rock Chalk Art Walk showcases KU student works today
The Third Annual University of Kansas Campus Art Walk runs from 3 to 6 p.m. with a self guided tour of ten locations featuring 2D 3D and digital art plus music and dance. Highlights include improvisational dance by University Dance Company at Watson Library and KU African Drum Ensemble at Spencer Museum of Art. Map and details at ku.edu artwalk.
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Lawrence Zombie Walk Returns for 7th Year Fun Fight
The annual Lawrence Zombie Walk starts at 5 p.m. at South Park Gazebo with entertainment and a zombie hair and makeup clinic at 115 W. 11th St. The event moves to Mass. Street at 7 p.m. with a costume contest at 6:45 p.m. The free, all ages fundraiser is presented by Great Plains Media.
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Mariposa Azul cocktail at Mexquisito bar
Lovers of tequila and anise can try the Mariposa Azul a bright blue premium mix of silver tequila vodka blue anise liqueur and Sprite at Mexquisito 712 Massachusetts St for seven dollars. Also offered are Diablito Jazz and Charro Negro along with various margaritas and Mexican beers.
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The Worst Gig launch at Raven Book Store
Jon Niccum launches The Worst Gig at The Raven Book Store on Friday at 7 p.m. The entertainment writer collected hundreds of interviews over 15 years with touring musicians. The book features stories from Wilco Tenacious D John Mayer and The Sex Pistols about disastrous live shows.
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