Lawrence school board retreat focuses on personalities
The Lawrence School Board spent a daylong retreat at Bowerhill to explore member personality traits and leadership styles. Superintendent Kathleen Williams noted differing perspectives, saying her own style differs from all others, and the group discussed how these differences affect education and governance.
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Xerxes shines at EU Opera under McKerrs and Priestman
EU Opera mounts Handel's Xerxes in Italian with Persiasetting and lavish costumes. Krista Lang-Blackwood as Xerxes and Hugo Vera as Arsamene deliver vivid vocalism while Romilda sung by Vanessa Thompson-Smith soars. Amastre Steffanie Moore and Atalanta Erin Binter, plus Todd Wieczorek as Ariodate, receive praise as the cast elevates the night. The production features improvisations cadenzas for each performance and a 14 member orchestra delivering Handel’s score. Performances continue at Swarthout Recital Hall Murphy Hall at 2 30 p m and 7 30 p m Monday.
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Brian Priestman
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Romilda
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Krista Lang-Blackwood
Hugo Vera
Vanessa Thompson-Smith
Steve Timoner
Elvira
Stefan
Swarthout
Murphy Hall
KU Opera
Jan Biles Contact Details
Jan Biles can be reached at phone number 832 7146 and email jbiles hworld.com for further correspondence.
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