Dance events lineup this week at local venues
Today salsa dance lessons run 7 to 8 pm at Dance Because 3300 Bob Billings Parkway with free admission. Tuesday features a Flamenco clinic 4 to 5 pm in Murphy Hall 114. Thursday hosts a dance exhibition and party at The Cider Gallery 810 Pennsylvanian St at 7 pm for 10 dollars. Friday brings Tango group Cucharada at The Eldridge Hotel 701 Massachusetts St from 7 to 10 pm for 5 dollars.
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Festival studio EZ Dancing bridges campus and city
Kansas University groups led by the American Leadership Organization and KU Latin American Graduate Organization join KU schools of music and dance to host events on and off campus. Organizer Mawhirter says the festival aims to blend campus and city communities and attract diverse audiences.
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Sound Off contact details for readers
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Evans shaped Lawrence Arts Center from start to growth
Paola native Evans, 68, discovered her niche in arts administration after a stint teaching and exploring work in London, Boston, and upstate New York. Returning to Lawrence in the 1970s, she helped open the center in 1975, personally battling funding and renovations, and expanding programs from one exhibit to a full community hub with preschool classes and diverse performances. Her hands on leadership and community focus transformed the arts scene in Lawrence.
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Evans shapes Lawrence arts center legacy beyond four decades
Ann Evans led the Lawrence Arts Center for 40 years, transforming community access to visual arts, theater, dance, and classes. Community champions recall her tireless work, the 2002 move to 940 New Hampshire, and the center’s enduring impact on families, staff, and youth in Lawrence Kansas.
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Journal-World clarifies policy on corrections
The Journal-World states it corrects significant errors brought to editors and provides contact options to readers. Call (785) 832-7154 or email news at ljworld.com to report an error.
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Survivor journalist defeats meningitis and earns rehab honors
Andy Marso survived a severe meningitis battle after 141 days in KU Hospital. He lost half of both feet and most of both hands but recovered independence and became a health journalist for the Kansas Health Institute. He later covered sports for Baselor Sentinel and authored a memoir about his ordeal.
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