Lawrence Guide (12/20/11)
adam gowen, beg. journalism student
January 5, 2012
Dutch Newman @ The Bottleneck Dec. 28 Deriving his name from a 1930s song writer, Dutch Newman is guaranteed to bring classic lyricism. Newman’s resume includes working with local greats such as Tech N9ne and Stik Figa and opening for hip-hop classic Bone Thugs-N-Harmony. He is a local favorite and... Read more »
Lawrence Guide 11/22
Sam Boatright, Reporter
November 10, 2011
Anthony Bourdain @ Midland Dec. 16 “Food, for me, has always been an adventure.” Chef, travel-show host and culinary expert Anthony Bourdain stops by Midland Theater in Kansas City on Dec. 16 to deliver stories of his delicious culinary encounters from worldwide travels as well as tell-all tales... Read more »
Lawrence Guide 11/3/11
Sam Boatright, Reporter
October 20, 2011
David Sedaris @ Lied Center Nov. 9 Best-selling author, radio contributor, humorist, comedian, writer. David Sedaris is a jack of all trades, and much like his broad range of professions, Sedaris’ witty and sharp humor observes a wide variety of themes from culture shock to anthropomorphized animals... Read more »
Lawrence Guide– Halloween Edition
Sam Boatright, Reporter
September 29, 2011
Haunted Houses in KC Guaranteeing a spookifying, frightening, and terrifying time, Kansas City’s The Beast and The Edge of Hell hold a spot in the Top Ten Haunted Houses in the U.S. and for good reason. Known for its unique “open format” design (not always having to wade through a line while inside),... Read more »
Lawrence Guide 9/22
Sam Boatright, Reporter
September 12, 2011
St Vincent- 10/7/11 @ Liberty Hall 8 p.m. Annie Clark—the alluring genius behind the moniker St. Vincent—stops by Liberty Hall on Friday, Oct. 7 to bring down the roof at one of Lawrence’s favorite venues. Although at first look Clark may seem quiet and timid, the Dallas native... Read more »
LAWRENCE GUIDE 3/30/11
ryan loecker
March 31, 2011
Das Racist – 3 / 30 / 11 @ The Granada (hip hop / rap) – $12 “We’re not joking, just joking we are joking, just joking we’re not joking.” Seriously, Das Racist are coming to the Granada. Those lyrics from the song “hahahaha jk?” perfectly describe this hip-hop group as their music... Read more »
LAWRENCE GUIDE (3 / 2 / 11)
ryan loecker
February 28, 2011
Donnie Darko (Midnight Movie Madness) – 3 / 4 / 11 @ Liberty Hall In celebration of it’s tenth year anniversary, Liberty Hall is finally showing Donnie Darko for Midnight Movie Madness. In this movie, filmed in a mere 28 days, Donnie (Jake Gyllenhaal) is kind of like the little boy in the Sixth... Read more »
LAWRENCE GUIDE (2 / 9 / 11)
ryan loecker
February 9, 2011
Tennis / Holiday Shores – 2 / 17 / 11 @ Jackpot (indie / alternative) Come sail away with Tennis and Holiday Shores! Although their name doesn’t reflect it, Tennis’s music is inspired by their eight months spent sailing the Eastern Seabord. This husband and wife duo are headed to Lawrence... Read more »
LAWRENCE GUIDE
ryan loecker
January 18, 2011
Urban Book – 2 / 14 / 11 @ Lawrence Arts Center In the Urban Book art class, “students will take an urban expedition of downtown Lawrence, noting the environment through photographs, drawings, the written word, and collected materials” according to lawrenceartscenter.com. Students will create... Read more »
Lawrence Guide Dos
ryan loecker
September 21, 2010
Vampire Weekend / Beach House / The Very Best – October 2 @ Starlight, Kansas City ($32) Although most students are aware of Vampire Weekend, I recommend attending this concert just to see the two opening bands. Beach House and The Very Best make it worth the 32 dollars, even without Vampire Weekend.... Read more »
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