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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
Wednesday, September 3
First Saturday Players
PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITY!
Lawrence Arts Center Theater, 940 New Hampshire
6th-8th grade. TCS3A (Frog Prince): Wed, Sep 3-Oct 1 (5wks), 5:30-7pm PLUS 11am rehearsal on performance day, Fee: $60; Performance: Sat, Oct 4, 2pm. Short plays are bridged by sing-a-longs and a bit of comedy by Jennifer Glenn’s highly trained 6th-8th grade actors. Designed primarily for the entertainment of the Pre-K through 2nd grade audience, productions this fall will be: The Frog Prince and Other Frog Tales and Songs in October and Raggedy Ann and Andy in December. Bring a lunch to rehearsal on performance days.
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
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
Friday, September 12
Improvisation I
Lawrence Arts Center
3rd-8th Grade. TCT5A: Fri, Sep 12-Oct 3 (4wks), 4:15-5:15pm, Fee: $30. Actress Elizabeth Sullivan will work with students on improvisation, one of the keys to successful acting. Students will do acting exercises designed to expand the imagination and help to come up with dialogue through exploring conflict and character. This fun Friday class is a great compliment to participation in plays and other acting and dancing classes at the Arts Center.
http://www.lawrenceartscenter.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.
Monday, September 15
Drawing and Painting
Lawrence Arts Center
Grades 6-9. ACS1A: Mon, Sep 15-Oct 6 (4wks), 4-5:50pm, Fee: $50. Beginning and advanced students will enjoy developing their drawing and painting skills. Students will learn new techniques to work with line, color, form and composition using a wide range of materials.
http://www.lawrenceartscenter.com/
Tuesday, Septmber 16
Handbuilding
Lawrence Arts Center
Grades 6-9. ACS2: Tue, Sep 16-Oct 21 (6wks), 4-5:30pm, Fee: $75. Learn creative ways form work with slabs, coils and pinch-pots to create virtually any form you can dream up. Instructor will demonstrate and assist students in learning handbuilding techniques. This class will cover both functional objects such as bowls and mugs, and sculptural forms such as figures and small sculptures of ceramics.
http://www.lawrenceartscenter.com/
Wednesday, September 17
Photography
Lawrence Arts Center
Grades 6-9. ACS4: Wed, Sep 17-Nov 5 (8wks), 4-5:30pm, Fee: $90. Explore art photography in this fun, informative class for young photographers. Students will learn the basics of 35mm photography — how cameras work, how to design and compose a good picture, and darkroom techniques and processes. Students should bring a 35mm camera and at least two rolls of TRI-X 400 black-and-white film (available at Image Works).
http://www.lawrenceartscenter.com/
Patterning in Photoshop
Lawrence Arts Center
Grades 6-9. ACS5A: Wed, Sep 17-Oct 5 (4wks), 3:30-5:30pm, Fee: $75. Learn the basics of Adobe Photoshop while exploring patterns and filters.
http://www.lawrenceartscenter.com/
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
Comic Book Art
Lawrence Arts Center
Grades 6-9. ACS8: Sat, Sep 20-Oct 25 (6wks), 9:30-11am, Fee: $75. Create your own comic characters and adventures! This class is for youth who want to learn fun and easy ways to make comics. Students will also learn the basic tools and techniques for developing their drawing skills.
http://www.lawrenceartscenter.com/
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.
Monday, October 13
Drawing and Painting
Lawrence Arts Center
Grades 6-9. ACS1B: Mon, Oct 13-Nov 3 (4wks), 4-5:50pm, Fee: $50. Beginning and advanced students will enjoy developing their drawing and painting skills. Students will learn new techniques to work with line, color, form and composition using a wide range of materials.
http://www.lawrenceartscenter.com/
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/
Improvisation II
Lawrence Arts Center
3rd-8th Grade. TCT5B: Fri, Oct 17-Nov 13 (4wks, no class Oct 31), 4:15-5:15pm, Fee: $30. For previously enrolled students as well as new ones. If the group develops performance material, venues will be sought to showcase the work. No prerequisite required, but participation in both classes in encouraged. Also...see Boys Dance and Theatre, LINK
http://www.lawrenceartscenter.com/
Thursday, October 25
Sculpture
Lawrence Arts Center
Grades 6-9. ACS6: Thu, Oct 25-Nov 29 (4wks), 4-5:30pm, Fee: $50. Explore different ways to construct sculptures large and small. Students will learn different artists and materials — if they can imagine it, they can make it in this fun three-dimensional class! Paper maché, mobiles, fabric and textiles, and more.
http://www.lawrenceartscenter.com/
Tuesday, October 28
Pottery Camp
Lawrence Arts Center
Grades 6-9. ACS3: Tue, Oct 28-Dec 2 (6wks), 4-5:30pm, Fee: $75. Learn how to make ceramic sculptures, bowls, vases, plates, mugs and more. Youth will be able to learn to use the potters wheel, construction and glazing techniques.
http://www.lawrenceartscenter.com/
Thursday, October 30
Dramatic Writing
Lawrence Arts Center
3rd-8th Grade. TCT4: Thu, Oct 30-Nov 20 (4wks), 4:30-5:45pm, Fee: $48. Want to write a play? A movie? Bring in existing work or start a new project, writing a short play or screenplay. Published playwright and produced screenwriter Ric Averill will guide students through the process of moving from page to stage, from concept to camera.
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/
Monday, November 10
Drawing and Painting
Lawrence Arts Center
Grades 6-9. ACS1C: Mon, Nov 10-Dec 1 (4wks), 4-5:50pm, Fee: $50. ACS1B: Mon, Oct 13-Nov 3 (4wks), 4-5:50pm, Fee: $50. Beginning and advanced students will enjoy developing their drawing and painting skills. Students will learn new techniques to work with line, color, form and composition using a wide range of materials.
http://www.lawrenceartscenter.com/
Wednesday, November 12
Patterning in Photoshop
Lawrence Arts Center
Grades 6-9. ACS5B: Wed, Nov 12-Dec 10 (4wks, no class Nov 26), 3:30-5:30pm, Fee: $75. Learn the basics of Adobe Photoshop while exploring patterns and filters.
http://www.lawrenceartscenter.com/
Thursday, November 13
Printmaking
Lawrence Arts Center
Grades 6-9. ACS7: Thu, Nov 13-Dec 11 (4wks, no class Nov 27), 4-5:30pm, Fee: $50. Learn a variety of printmaking techniques such as stencil, monoprints, block prints and more. Design your own images, then learn different techniques to print them on paper, fabric and other materials. There will be LOTS of fun projects in this class.
http://www.lawrenceartscenter.com/
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