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Thursday, August 28
Thursday Lawrence Farmer's Market
Downtown Lawrence
Public parking lot between 10th & 11th st.
4 p.m. - 6 p.m. The Farmers' Market in Downtown Lawrence has become the premiere place to obtain the freshest, most nutritious locally produced agricultural products in the region. As a strict "producer-only" market, our patrons are presented with the unique opportunity to directly connect with the grower, rancher or cook of what they purchase. www.lawrencefarmersmarket.com
Tuesday, September 2
Tuesday Lawrence Farmers' Market
Downtown Lawrence,
Between 10th &11th St., E. side of Vermont St.
4 p.m. - 6 p.m.
The Farmers' Market in Downtown Lawrence has become the premiere place to obtain the freshest, most nutritious locally produced agricultural products in the region. As a strict "producer-only" market, our patrons are presented with the unique opportunity to directly connect with the grower, rancher or cook of what they purchase. www.lawrencefarmersmarket.com
Thursday, September 4
Thursday Lawrence Farmer's Market
Downtown Lawrence
Public parking lot between 10th & 11th st.
4 p.m. - 6 p.m. The Farmers' Market in Downtown Lawrence has become the premiere place to obtain the freshest, most nutritious locally produced agricultural products in the region. As a strict "producer-only" market, our patrons are presented with the unique opportunity to directly connect with the grower, rancher or cook of what they purchase. www.lawrencefarmersmarket.com
Monday, September 8
City Youth Theatre
PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITY!
Lawrence Arts Center Theater, 940 New Hampshire
9th-12th Grade. TCH1: Mon and Wed, Sep 8-Nov 5 (18 sessions), 7:15-9pm, Fee: $25; Performances: Fri-Sat, Nov 7-8, 7:30pm. This fall’s production — Relationships: The Good, the Bad, the Ugly and Everything in Between — is a partner program involving GaDuGi SafeCenter, the Lawrence Arts Center and others. Our mission is to focus community attention on young adults and their thoughts and feelings on pressing social issues such as violence prevention. Students will contribute as actors and writers.
Tuesday, September 9
Tuesday Lawrence Farmers' Market
Downtown Lawrence,
Between 10th &11th St., E. side of Vermont St.
4 p.m. - 6 p.m.
The Farmers' Market in Downtown Lawrence has become the premiere place to obtain the freshest, most nutritious locally produced agricultural products in the region. As a strict "producer-only" market, our patrons are presented with the unique opportunity to directly connect with the grower, rancher or cook of what they purchase. www.lawrencefarmersmarket.com
Thursday, September 11
Thursday Lawrence Farmer's Market
Downtown Lawrence
Public parking lot between 10th & 11th st.
4 p.m. - 6 p.m. The Farmers' Market in Downtown Lawrence has become the premiere place to obtain the freshest, most nutritious locally produced agricultural products in the region. As a strict "producer-only" market, our patrons are presented with the unique opportunity to directly connect with the grower, rancher or cook of what they purchase. www.lawrencefarmersmarket.com
Saturday, September 13
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITY!
Lawrence Arts Center
2nd-12th Grade. TSH: evening rehearsals to be announced, Fee: $40. Auditions: Sun, Sep 13, 1:30pm. Performances: Fri-Sun, Oct 24-26 (2pm Sat and Sun, 7pm Fri and Sat). Participation in this fall’s “all-youth” production of the Washington Irving classic includes a small participation fee which helps defray production costs. Rehearsals are generally 2-3 times per week, plus occasional weekend rehearsals and every evening during production week.
http://www.lawrenceartscenter.com/
Haskell Indian Art Market
Haskell Indian Nations University,
25th & Massachusetts
From September 13, 2008 to September 14, 2008. Sat, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Sun, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Two-day outdoor market featuring Native American artists from around the country. Artist demonstrations, entertainment and food booths.
Sunday, September 14
Nutcracker Auditions
Lawrence Arts Center Theater, 940 New Hampshire
For Community Actors and Dancers. Auditions for community dancers and actors ages 5-95 for the 2005 A Kansas Nutcracker 2008. Auditions are scheduled by age groups as follows.
Audition Times
Ages 5-8, 12-1:30pm
Ages 9-11, 1-3:30pm
Ages 12-18, 3-5:00pm
Adults, 3-5:00pm
Families are encouraged to audition. Rehearsals will begin in October for dance and November for drama. This production has a large cast with opportunities for over 100 dancers and actors.
Get ready for snowflakes! This drama/ballet that played to sold out houses in previous years, returns to delight Lawrence area audiences. Don’t miss this wonderful community event when it returns December 12-14 and 19-21. Better still, become part of the excitement! This is a collaboration of area professionals, children and adult dancers and actors and local professional musicians.
There is a participation fee of $87. Enrollment will take place at auditions. For more information and to sign up for auditions, call the Lawrence Arts Center, 843-2787.
Haskell Indian Art Market
Haskell Indian Nations University,
25th & Massachusetts
From September 13, 2008 to September 14, 2008. Sat, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Sun, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Two-day outdoor market featuring Native American artists from around the country. Artist demonstrations, entertainment and food booths.
29th Annual 2008 Fall Arts & Crafts Festival
Lawrence Parks & Recreation
South Park, 1141 Massachusetts St.
Come help us celebrate the city of Lawrence 154th birthday!!!
Family activities include: A variety of musical groups. Train rides, wading pool for the children, and moonwalk/slide.
Thursday, September 18
Thursday Lawrence Farmer's Market
Downtown Lawrence
Public parking lot between 10th & 11th st.
4 p.m. - 6 p.m. The Farmers' Market in Downtown Lawrence has become the premiere place to obtain the freshest, most nutritious locally produced agricultural products in the region. As a strict "producer-only" market, our patrons are presented with the unique opportunity to directly connect with the grower, rancher or cook of what they purchase. www.lawrencefarmersmarket.com
Saturday, September 20
Technical theatre program
Basic Theatre Shop and Stagehand Skills
Lawrence Arts Center Theater, 940 New Hampshire
9th-12th Grade. TCH6A: Sat, Sep 20, 2-4pm, Fee: $15. Learn the fundamental skills needed to be a stagehand and set builder. We will cover stage equipment and procedures, as well as shop basics and proper use of tools.
Pancake Feed
FUMC, Kids First Preschool, and Discovery Day
8 am to 11 am. It will be at West Campus. Proceeds will help support the Early Childhood Programs.
Sunday, September 21
The Velveteen Rabbit
The Lied Center
2 p.m. This magical production, based on Margery Williams' 1992 book about the enduring power of love, will be performed by the Oberlin Dance Collective and will feature 10 children from Lawrence. Given as a Christmas gift to a young boy, the Velveteen Rabbit lives in the nursery with all of the other toys, waiting for the day when the boy will choose him as a playmate. Presented through dance, narration and song, the story is told from the perspective of the stuffed rabbit who, above all else, wants to be real. Don't miss this heartwarming show for the entire family! Tickets at lied.ku.edu ($12/9–children; $24/$18–adults)
Thursday, September 25
Thursday Lawrence Farmer's Market
Downtown Lawrence
Public parking lot between 10th & 11th st.
4 p.m. - 6 p.m. The Farmers' Market in Downtown Lawrence has become the premiere place to obtain the freshest, most nutritious locally produced agricultural products in the region. As a strict "producer-only" market, our patrons are presented with the unique opportunity to directly connect with the grower, rancher or cook of what they purchase. www.lawrencefarmersmarket.com
Saturday, September 27
The King Stag
William Inge Theatre, Murphy Hall
, 1530 Naismith Dr.
Sylvia Ashby's adaptation of the Carlo Gozzi fable, Il Re Cervo, is designed for the whole family to enjoy. A magical tale of a King looking for love throughout his kingdom will enchant and excite children of all ages.
Performances for the children of the Lawrence and Douglas County schools will be at 1:00 p.m. September 22 – 26
Public performances on Saturday, September 27 10:30 a.m. Sunday, September 28, at 2:30 p.m.
Tickets are $10 for the public, $9 for senior citizens and KU faculty and staff, and $5 for all students.
Sunday, September 28
The King Stag
William Inge Theatre, Murphy Hall
, 1530 Naismith Dr.
Sylvia Ashby's adaptation of the Carlo Gozzi fable, Il Re Cervo, is designed for the whole family to enjoy. A magical tale of a King looking for love throughout his kingdom will enchant and excite children of all ages.
Performances for the children of the Lawrence and Douglas County schools will be at 1:00 p.m. September 22 – 26
Public performances on Saturday, September 27 10:30 a.m. Sunday, September 28, at 2:30 p.m.
Tickets are $10 for the public, $9 for senior citizens and KU faculty and staff, and $5 for all students.
Friday, October 17
A Dancer’s Gallery Workshop
Lawrence Arts Center
7th-12th grade. DYSW35: Fri, Oct 17, 9am-4pm, Fee: $70. Paint and dance, draw and discover, explore a character, and express the wonders in the Lawrence Arts Center’s Galleries. This camp offers exciting opportunities to try something new and to integrate your love of dance with new dance styles and other art forms. Students need to bring a sack lunch. Art’s On, Day Off! Special full-day camps for youth during school release days.
http://www.lawrenceartscenter.com/
Saturday, November 1
Wirewrapping Family Workshop
Lawrence Arts Center
Family. AAJ6: Sat, Nov 1, noon-4pm, Fee: $65 per child/adult duo ($7 per extra person). Fun for the whole family! Learn simple wirewrapping techniques to make a bracelet and pendant.
http://www.lawrenceartscenter.com/
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