S UM M E R 2016
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STAFF Chief Executive Officer Susan Tate | susantate@lawrenceartscenter.org Chief Operating Officer Stacy Galloway Haywood business@lawrenceartscenter.org Chief Program Officer Margaret Weisbrod Morris margaret@lawrenceartscenter.org Exhibitions Director Ben Ahlvers | ben@lawrenceartscenter.org Graphic Designer Amy Albright | amy@lawrenceartscenter.org Administrative Assistant Jessica Alcorn | jessica@lawrenceartscenter.org Director of Digital Media Marlo Angell | marlo@lawenceartscenter.org Artistic Director, Performing Arts Ric Averill | ricaverill@lawrenceartscenter.org Director of Youth Education Neal Barbour | neal@lawrenceartscenter.org Chief Communications Officer Sarah Bishop | sarah@lawrenceartscenter.org Artistic Director, Lawrence Ballet Theatre Cynthia Crews | cindy@lawrenceartscenter.org Arts-based Preschool Assistant Andria Devlin | andria@lawrenceartscenter.org Dance Education Resident Ellie Goudie-Averill | ellie@lawrenceartscenter.org Performing Arts Coordinator Samaria Fleig | samaria@lawrenceartscenter.org Events & Development Coordinator Lacee Hanson | events@lawrenceartscenter.org Dance Program Coordinator Olivia Hernandez | olivia@lawrenceartscenter.org
from the director Dear Friends, The creation of our Summer Course and Events catalog is such a deep winter pleasure at the Lawrence Arts Center. We begin planning while “A Kansas Nutcracker” is on stage, continue as a new year begins, and anticipate what will capture your imagination when our catalog arrives in your mailboxes around spring break. In these pages, you will see what we have in store! More than ever, the Lawrence Arts Center is a hub for scholarship, art, education, and social service, and we celebrate these facets of our work in Performance, Exhibitions, and Visual and Performing Arts Education. In the past year, we’ve congratulated Arts-based Preschool Director Linda Reimond on winning the Henry Ford Innovative Teacher of the Year Award and Margaret Weisbrod Morris on her election to the National Arts Education Advisory Board of Americans for the Arts. With David Cateforis, Ben Ahlvers curated an acclaimed Albert Bloch retrospective and an award-winning catalog. Ric Averill directed his opera “Grotesque Arabesque: A Midnight Visit to the Grave of Poe,” a tremendous success. Our entire team continues to win acclaim for their passionate and excellent work in Performance, Exhibitions, and Arts Education. Your support makes it possible for us to take risks, to support artists, and to invite all children and families to engage with artists and art in all mediums. We need you! This Summer Catalog is full of fun and surprises and ways to be part of the action. Check out our website if you haven’t recently. You will find our annual report, news, calendars, blogs, staff introductions, how to enroll, donate, and more. I would love to see you at the Arts Center! PS. We are also introducing the all new, Lawrence Arts Center Kelly Galloway Kindergarten, one section opening Fall 2016. A dream come true– with appreciation to the Thomas D. Galloway Family.
Development Director Heather Hoy | heather@lawrenceartscenter.org Dance School Director Hanan Misko | hanan@lawrenceartscenter.org Office Manager/Database Manager Beth Murphy | beth@lawrenceartscenter.org Performing Arts Coordinator Aubrey Near | aubrey@lawrenceartscenter.org Arts-Based Preschool and Early Childhood Education Director Linda Reimond | preschool@lawrenceartscenter.org Front Desk Manager/Exhibitions Administrator Cate Richards | cate@lawrenceartscenter.org Facility Maintenance Director Steve Richardson | stever@lawrenceartscenter.org Exhibitions Assistant Jeremy Rockwell | jeremy@lawrenceartscenter.org Director of Residencies & Adult Education Kyla Strid | kyla@lawrenceartscenter.org Associate Director of Performing Arts & Performing Arts Education Elizabeth Sullivan | elizabeth@lawrenceartscenter.org Print Fellow Tonja Torgerson | tonja@lawrenceartscenter.org Studio Manager Rachel Van Wagoner | rachel@lawrenceartscenter.org
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Thank you to our Legacy Fund founding members The Lawrence Arts Center Legacy Fund, held at the Douglas County Community Foundation, will underwrite visual and performing arts programming for children at the Lawrence Arts Center. Established in 2014 with a $100,000 gift from the Ethel and Raymond Rice Foundation and a $100,000 gift from the Marianna and Ross Beach Foundation, the Fund will support financial aid and arts programming at the Arts Center for children in Head Start, CASA, Boys and Girls Club and other social service agencies served by the Arts Center’s ArtsReach program. This fund may also be used to underwrite costs for children’s programming directly related to training and retaining teaching artists for preschool through high school visual and performing arts classes. LEGACY FUND SOCIETY Judy and David Billings Jolisa and Don Buchner Grace and Tom Carmody Marilyn and Tom Dobski Chris Wolf Edmonds and Steve Edmonds Ethel and Raymond Rice Foundation Ross and Marianna Beach Foundation Colette and Ron Gaches Joan and Web Golden
Beth Harrison Diane and Al Horning Sheryl and Bud Jacobs Liz and Anthony Krsnich Ellen Lecompte Cindy Maude Georgia and Dick Orchard Vickie and Jim Otten Jane and Mark Potts Leni and Neil Salkind
Sally Hare-Schriner and Dan Schriner Elizabeth Schultz Connie and Gary Sollars Deanell and John Tacha Susan and Brad Tate Mary and Jeff Weinberg Annette and Ken Wertzberger LEGACY FUND DONORS Robert Gould
ANN EVANS LAWRENCE ARTS CENTER ENDOWMENT The Ann Evans Lawrence Arts Center Endowment fund supports the annual operations of the ARTS Center with a 5% payout available for current needs. The Fund was established to honor founding director Ann Evans. If you would like more information on the Legacy Fund or Ann Evans Endowment, please contact Heather Hoy at heather@lawrenceartscenter.org, or call 785-843-2787.
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CLASSES preschool/kindergarten . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 1st-5th grade artspace. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 6th-12th grade arts institutes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 adult arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 school of dance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
EXHIBITIONS exhibits and art talks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
PERFORMING ARTS performance opportunities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 productions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
SPECIAL EVENTS/PROJECTS NCECA pre-conference. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 40th anniversary fund drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
BOARD OF DIRECTORS Joan Golden, Chairman Dan Schriner, Vice Chairman Diane Horning, Treasurer Jean Anderson Don Buchner Tim Caboni Clare Doveton Joshua Falleaf Matt Gilhousen
David Hollond Sheryl Jacobs Robert Krause Tony Krsnich Michel Loomis Cindy Maude Evan Williams Kevin Willmott Kim Wingate Hong Chun Zhang
NATIONAL ADVISORY BOARD Rocco Landesman Mike Michaelis
Deanell Reece Tacha Roger Shimomura
get involved There are many opportunities throughout the year to volunteer at the Lawrence Arts Center. We need your help! Visit our website to fill out a volunteer form, or contact Lacee Hanson, Event and Development Coordinator at events@lawrenceartscenter.org.
ON THE COVER Vantage Point, Panel 3 by Maggy Rozycki Hiltner
This catalog is published three times annually by the Lawrence Arts Center, and is made possible by our advertisers. If you would like to advertise in the course and events catalog please contact Heather Hoy, 785.843.2787 or heather@lawrenceartscenter. org. The Lawrence Arts Center is located at 940 New Hampshire Street, Lawrence, Kansas 66044. Photographs in this catalog are by Ann Dean, Marlo Angell, Jessica Conner, Liza Mackinnon, Grace Peterson, Jeremy Rockwell, Kyla Strid, Louis Copt, and Amy Albright unless noted.
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APR 24 2-6pm
Poetry Fair: Read, listen to, and purchase poetry at our annual celebration of national poetry month.
Showcasing Innovative Young Artists: The Vanguard Awards: Supported by a champion of the arts, APR 29 5pm
the Vanguard Awards are focused on identifying remarkable talent, skill, and originality in young visual artists in Lawrence. The awards are open to high school youth, grades 9-12, working in visual art mediums within Lawrence Public Schools. Jurors select winners from work entered into the Annual USD 497 Art Exhibition at the Lawrence Arts Center. Winners are announced at the Final Friday reception on April 29.
2016 Art Tougeau Parade & Pre-Parade Block pARTy: In celebration of America’s fascination with all things MAY 27 & 28
wheeled, Lawrence holds the Art Tougeau Parade to honor mankind’s large creative cerebral cortex, bipedal locomotion, and opposable thumbs. The result is an all-inclusive event symbolic of humanity’s need for self-expression in the medium of all things wheeled. Art Tougeau joins forces with Lawrence Buskerfest to make an incredible event for the community. Visit ARt Tougeau on Facebook for full details. pARTy: May 27, 5-9pm | Parade: May 28, Noon Steamroller printmaking: May 28
Free State Festival Heading into its third year, the SEE PAGE 29
Lawrence Arts Center’s robust Free State Festival is a week long celebration of film, digital media, installations, music, ideas and performances. Taking place in unexpected places indoors and out throughout the Lawrence Cultural District, the Festival brings Lawrence’s creative community together.
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The Lawrence Arts Center’s School of Dance is proud to host this Summer Dance intensive through a partnership with the University of Kansas Dance Department. With a special focus on ballet, this immersive dance expereince was conceived to enrich opportunities and training available to dancers throughout the region during the summer months. Find out more online.
Announcing the Lawrence Arts Center’s Kelly Galloway Kindergarten Made possible by a gift from
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the Thomas D. Galloway Family, the Lawrence Arts Center Kelly Galloway Kindergarten is enrolling for the Fall 2016 semester. The curriculum developed for this ground-breaking arts-based kindergarten completes the continuum of the award winning academic approach pioneered at the Arts Center. With a special focus on preparing young students to develop innovation skills, the arts-based approach sets the stage for a lifetime love of learning. For more information, please contact Linda Reimond at 785.843.2787 or preschool@lawrenceartscenter.org. PHOTO “NuPenny’s Last Stand,” an art installation made to look like a retro toy store created by Wichita artist Randy Regier, part of the Spencer Museum of Art’s At Large program on display during the 2015 Free State Festival
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Linda Reimond arts-based preschool
Fall 2016 enrollment is in full swing!
In honor of her over 30 years of inspiring children, the Lawrence Arts Based Preschool has been named after its award winning founding director, Linda Reimond. Still active within the preschool classrooms, Preschool Director Linda Reimond enthusiastically lays the foundation for a lifetime love of learning.
For information about the Preschool and Early Education programs, please contact Linda Reimond, Preschool Director, by phone at 785.843.2787, or email preschool@ lawrenceartscenter.org.
play. create. learn.
The Lawrence Arts Center’s Linda Reimond Arts-Based Preschool offers a creative approach to early education, incorporating music, sculpture, painting, drawing, and creative movement into its award-winning program. This caring, thoughtful early educational environment nurtures creative thinking, decision making, imagination, and cultural awareness.
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CLASSES WILL NOT BE HELD JULY 3RD & 4TH
youth art explore. imagine. create. AGES 2-3 YEARS Coloring Outside the Lines
AGES 4-5 YEARS Kids in the Kitchen Megan Hay
Linda Reimond Join us for some messy fun! This child/adult class is an excellent opportunity to get creative and explore the arts with your 2- or 3-year old. SU-APC-1: Fri,6/3-6/24, 9:30AM-10:30AM, 4 wks, $63, ($56.70) SU-APC-2: Fri,6/3-6/24, 10:45AM-11:45AM, 4 wks, $63, ($56.70) SU-APC-3: Fri,7/1-7/22, 9:30AM-10:30AM, 4 wks, $63, ($56.70) SU-APC-4: Fri,7/1-7/22, 10:45AM-11:45AM, 4 wks, $63, ($56.70)
Explore story-based foods and prepare them each day. Included are some basic kitchen skills like measuring, mixing, cleaning up and creative artwork, too. YUMMY! SU-APK-1a: Mon-Thu,6/6-6/9, 9:30AM11:30AM, 4 days, $75, ($67.50)
AGES 3-5 YEARS Integrated Arts Preschool Faculty
Superheroes
Enjoy the arts and experience a wide variety of indoor and outdoor creative activities that excite a love for learning. Children must be fully toilet trained. SU-API: Fri,6/3-7/22, 9:30AM-11:30AM, 8 wks, $143, ($128.70)
Jumpin’ June Fun Preschool Faculty Join in the Arts-Based Preschool’s creative adventures during the month of June. This class will offer art and play activities both indoors and outdoors. Snack provided. Children must be fully toilet trained. SU-AP-1: Mon & Wed,6/6-6/29, 9:30AM12PM, 8 classes, $150, ($135) SU-AP-2: Tue & Thu,6/7-6/30, 9:30AM-12PM, 8 classes $150, ($135)
Jazzy July Fun
Preschool Faculty Join in or continue the Arts-Based Preschool’s creative adventures during the month of July. This class will offer art and play activities both indoors and outdoors. Snack provided. Children must be fully toilet trained. SU-AP-3: Tue & Thu,7/5-7/28, 9:30AM-12PM, 8 classes, $150, ($135) SU-AP-4: Mon & Wed,7/6-7/27, 9:30AM12PM, 7 classes $135, ($122)
Outside Art
Emily Wilson We will create art with a variety of natural materials, remembering to respect and celebrate our natural world. SU-APK-2a: Mon-Thu,6/13-6/16, 9:30AM11:30AM, 4 days, , $75, ($67.50) Kim Rack While waiting for the next superhero movie to come out, we can create our own superheroes, as well as super artwork. SU-APK-3a: Mon-Thu,6/20-6/23, 9:30AM11:30AM, 4 days, $75, ($67.50)
Loose Parts: A Builders Delight Emily Wilson Young artists will use STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) concepts while creating amazing 3-dimensional structures. SU-APK-4a: Mon-Thu,6/27-6/30, 9:30AM11:30AM, 4 days, $75, ($67.50)
Act It Out!
Amanda Clark We will act-out favorite stories and animals, create sets, props, and costumes. SU-APK-5a: Tue-Thu,7/5-7/7, 9:30AM11:30AM, 3 days, $56, ($50.60)
The Ceramics Studio
Hollie Rice There’s nothing better than creating with clay and using our imaginations. Camp meets in the Ceramics Studio. SU-APK-5b: Tue-Thu,7/5-7/7, 9:30AM11:30AM, 3 days, $56, ($50.60)
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Kelly Galloway kindergarten The Lawrence Arts Center Kelly Galloway Kindergarten is made possible by a gift from the Thomas D. Galloway Family. Enrollment is open now for Fall 2016. Kindergarten class will run Monday thru Friday afternoons, 12:30-3:30 p.m. For more information, please contact Linda Reimond at 785-843-2787 or preschool@lawrenceartscenter.org. $375/MONTH
Moonbeams and Magic
Rebecca Dunn Do you enjoy fairytales and mythology? This camp is for kids who love adventure and fantasy! A week packed with wizard wand making, imaginary play, potion mixing, and even a little bit of magic. SU-APK-6a: Mon-Thu,7/11-7/14, 9:30AM11:30AM, 4 days,, $75, ($67.50)
Messy Masterpieces
Kim Rack This class covers all things messy--like clay, glue, gloop, ubleck, to name just a few. Students imagine, create, build, and explore the hands-on experience of art. Messiness encouraged! SU-APK-7a: Mon-Thu,7/18-7/21, 9:30AM11:30AM, 4 days, $75, ($67.50)
Science in Our Colorful World Pat Pisani Discover the world of nature and art by exploring color and light. We will discover surprising things about color and light in nature and our artwork. SU-APK-8a: Mon-Thu,7/25-7/28, 9:30AM11:30AM, 4 days, $75, ($67.50)
AGES 5-6 YEARS Culinary Arts: Art Plus the Art of Cooking Emily Wilson Our chefs-in-training will make a variety of delicious foods all week. Included are some basic culinary skills like measuring, mixing, and cleaning-up. Bon Appetit! SU-APK-1b: Mon-Thu,6/6-6/9, 1PM-3PM, 4 days, $75, ($67.50)
Wild About Art
Emily Wilson We will include indoor and outdoor arts activities and materials. We will remember to respect and celebrate our natural world! SU-APK-2b: Mon-Thu,6/13-6/16, 1PM-3PM, 4 days, , $75, ($67.50)
Superheroes
Kim Rack While waiting for the next superhero movie to come out, we can create our own superheroes as well as super artwork. SU-APK-3b: Mon-Thu,6/20-6/23, 1PM-3PM, 4 days, $75, ($67.50)
Art-chitecture
Emily Wilson Campers explore the art and science of “building” using a variety of materials which could end up as a city. 3-D art at its finest and guaranteed to broaden your imagination. SU-APK-4b: Mon-Thu,6/27-6/30, 1PM-3PM, 4 days, $75, ($67.50)
Take A Bow!
Amanda Clark Our young actors will act-out favorite stories and animals, create sets, props, and costumes. SU-APK-5c: Tue-Thu,7/5-7/7, 1PM-3PM, 3 days, $56, ($50.60)
The Ceramics Studio
Hollie Rice There is nothing better than using our imaginations to create with clay. Camp meets in the Ceramics Studio. SU-APK-5d: Tue-Thu,7/5-7/7, 1PM-3PM, 3 days, $56, ($50.60)
Moonbeams and Magic
Rebecca Dunn Do you enjoy fairytales and mythology? This camp is for kids who love adventure and fantasy! A week packed with wizard wand making, imaginary play, potion mixing, and even a little bit of magic. SU-APK-6b: Mon-Thu,7/11-7/14, 1PM-3PM, 4 days, $75, ($67.50)
Move It!
Paige Comparato Combining creative movement, music, and stories, students will share a week of active fun and imagination. Camp meets in the Dance Studio. SU-APK-6c: Mon-Thu,7/11-7/14, 1PM-3PM, 4 days, $75, ($67.50)
Adventures In Art: the Messy Kind Kim Rack This class covers all things messy--like clay, glue, gloop, ubleck, to name just a few. Students imagine, create, build, and explore the hands-on experience of art. Messiness encouraged! SU-APK-7b: Mon-Thu,7/18-7/21, 1PM-3PM, 4 days, $75, ($67.50)
Art Space: Exploring Color & Light Pat Pisani Explore the world of nature and art by investigating color and light. We will discover surprising things about color and light in nature and our artwork. SU-APK-8b: Mon-Thu,7/25-7/28, 1PM-3PM, 4 days, $75, ($67.50)
ARTspace summer camps
design. build. invent.
The Lawrence Arts Center leads the way taking STEM to STEAM for grades 1-5!
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Game Life Think BIG! Students will design and play on life-size game boards. Spatial relationships, large-scale drawing, and installation will be explored as students bring games to life…. life-sized, that is. Human chess, Rube Goldberg Mouse Trap machines, and a Twister board that takes up the whole lobby— when we say big, we mean it. Dance and movement will focus on relationships to other players, while art principles explored include space, proportion, and pattern. The STEAM elements for the week include game theory, ratios, logic, and the physics of forces. 1st-2nd SU-AYX111: Mon-Fri, 6/66/10, 9AM-12PM, $124 ($111.60) 1st-2nd SU-AYX112: Mon-Fri, 6/66/10, 1PM-4PM, $124 ($111.60) 3rd-5th SU-AYX131: Mon-Fri, 6/66/10, 9AM-12PM, $124 ($111.60) 3rd-5th SU-AYX132: Mon-Fri, 6/66/10, 1PM-4PM, $124 ($111.60)
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Go Ninja Go! Experience the art dojo, where students put the art into martial arts learning what it takes to be a ninja through dance, performance, and visual arts. Sumi ink, bookbinding, Ikibana, stealth moves, kimono design, haiku, judo, and more fill this fun week. STEAM concepts include forces and motion, the skeletal system, camouflage, and applications. 1st-2nd SU-AYX211: Mon-Fri, 6/136/17, 9AM-12PM, $124 ($111.60) 1st-2nd SU-AYX212: Mon-Fri, 6/136/17, 1PM-4PM, $124 ($111.60) 3rd-5th SU-AYX231: Mon-Fri, 6/136/17, 9AM-12PM, $124 ($111.60) 3rd-5th SU-AYX232: Mon-Fri, 6/136/17, 1PM-4PM, $124 ($111.60)
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Book Alive!
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Welcome to Book Alive, where Intergalactic stories step off the page and into Jedi Academy the real world. Students bring Big Blue Planet their favorite books to life through Discover the mysteries of the Space takes center stage in all artwork, dance and drama. deep blue seas as we explore things Star Wars. Students focus You can expect special guests, the patterns, forms, and colors on the artistic principles of form, life-sized pop-up installations, of life within our oceans. Build color, and space while creating continuing stories (picking up your own nudibranchs, make Jedi gear in paper mache, fabric, where the book left off), and the fish prints, marble prints, and and mixed media. Explore the power of pure imagination put to more as we dive deep into this paper as line, scale, and dramatic science of galaxies and planetary water-based week. STEAM structure fill our pages. STEAM physics along the way. Students concepts include marine biology, will also dip their light sabers concepts include engineering, ecosystems, and biodiversity. dynamics, and simple machines. into character development and creative movement. The universe 1st-2nd SU-AYX311: Mon-Fri, 6/201st-2nd SU-AYX411: Mon-Fri, 6/276/24, 9AM-12PM, $124 ($111.60) is yours, young Jedi. 6/1, 9AM-12PM, $124 ($111.60) 1st-2nd SU-AYX312: Mon-Fri, 6/206/24, 1PM-4PM, $124 ($111.60) 3rd-5th SU-AYX331: Mon-Fri, 6/206/24, 9AM-12PM, $124 ($111.60) 3rd-5th SU-AYX332: Mon-Fri, 6/206/24, 1PM-4PM, $124 ($111.60)
1st-2nd SU-AYX412: Mon-Fri, 6/276/1, 1PM-4PM, $124 ($111.60) 3rd-5th SU-AYX431: Mon-Fri, 6/276/1, 9AM-12PM, $124 ($111.60) 3rd-5th SU-AYX432: Mon-Fri, 6/276/1, 1PM-4PM, $124 ($111.60)
1st-2nd SU-AYX511: Mon-Fri, 7/57/8, 9AM-12PM, $100 ($90) 1st-2nd SU-AYX512: Mon-Fri, 7/57/8, 1PM-4PM, $100 ($90) 3rd-5th SU-AYX531: Mon-Fri, 7/57/8, 9AM-12PM, $100 ($90) 3rd-5th SU-AYX532: Mon-Fri, 7/57/8, 1PM-4PM, $100 ($90)
Now in its fifth year, ARTSpace is the Lawrence Arts Center’s STEAM education program. Acknowledging the vital role art plays in teaching innovative and creative thinking, the ARTSpace program integrates visual art and science for students in 1st-5th grades, and is focused on critical thinking, problem solving, and innovation. The integrated curriculum meets national art and science standards and was developed through a grant from the Elizabeth Schultz Foundation of the Douglas County Community Foundation and support from Tradewind Energy, Enel Green Power, Hill’s Pet Nutrition, and Target.
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7/22, 9AM-12PM, $124 ($111.60) 3rd-5th SU-AYX732: Mon-Fri, 7/187/22, 1PM-4PM, $124 ($111.60)
7/29, 9AM-12PM, $124 ($111.60) 1st-2nd SU-AYX812: Mon-Fri, 7/257/29, 1PM-4PM, $124 ($111.60) 3rd-5th SU-AYX831: Mon-Fri, 7/257/29, 9AM-12PM, $124 ($111.60) 3rd-5th SU-AYX832: Mon-Fri, 7/257/29, 1PM-4PM, $124 ($111.60)
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Art Olympics
Go for the gold in this exploration of all things Olympics. WEEK Discover the rhythm, moveMad Scientist Box City Rio ment, and ritual of the Olympic Maker Bots Games and work to build an Can’t afford a family trip to July opening ceremony in the streets Renaissance Kid Calling all future robot inven- the Olympics this summer? of Rio Box City for our very own 11–15 tors! Students investigate Build your own Rio instead! Art Olympians. STEAM concepts In this micro Ren-fest, all the movement and form through While planning, designing, and include physiology, anatomy, wonderful inventions and art robots, androids, and electriengineering a kid sized box and biomechanics. of the Age of Discovery come to cal circuitry. Experiment with metropolis, students build an Art Detectives life, from DaVinci to Micheltechnology on our virtual appreciation for form, balance, 1st-2nd SU-AYX1011: Mon-Fri, 8/8angelo, Gallileo to Copernicus. playground making art using 8/12, 9AM-12PM, $124 ($111.60) and proportion.The City is Help! One of the Arts Center’s Explore the patterns of mechan1st-2nd SU-AYX1012: Mon-Fri, 8/8the newest fangled gizmos: installed in the lobby for all to most prized artworks has been ics, the illustration of biology, magnetic HD video cameras, enjoy, with a public opening on 8/12, 1PM-4PM, $124 ($111.60) stolen! Come along on an 3rd-5th SU-AYX1031: Mon-Fri, 8/8and the geometry of architectime lapse photography, and the last day of camp. The city 8/12, 9AM-12PM, $124 ($111.60) interactive art-making, truth ture. After a week within the art that creates sound! Students 3rd-5th SU-AYX1032: Mon-Fri, 8/8will act as a backdrop to the sleuthing, detective adventure rich world of the Renaissance, 8/12, 1PM-4PM, $124 ($111.60) will use Makey Makey boards following camp Art Olympics. that explores forgeries, classical you will be a well-rounded and and other high-tech gadgetry STEAM concepts include artwork, character developenlightened artist. to create interactive digital art. environmental engineering, ment, and immersive theater. STEAM concepts include elecarchitecture, urban planning, STEAM concepts include 1st-2nd SU-AYX711: Mon-Fri, 7/18tricity, magnetism, mechanics, and rainforests & biodiversity. 7/22, 9AM-12PM, $124 ($111.60) fingerprinting, forensics, and 1st-2nd SU-AYX712: Mon-Fri, 7/18and circuitry. elemental composition to help 7/22, 1PM-4PM, $124 ($111.60) 1st-2nd SU-AYX911: Mon-Fri, 8/1solve the crime. 3rd-5th SU-AYX731: Mon-Fri, 7/18- 1st-2nd SU-AYX811: Mon-Fri, 7/258/5, 9AM-12PM, $124 ($111.60)
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TEACHER APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM
HANG12
This summer, the Lawrence Arts Center is offering youth over the age of 14 the opportunity to become apprentice teachers in the elementary ARTSpace camps. As an apprentice, you will work closely with master teachers and artists and be given guidance in teaching techniques, lesson planning, and educational theory. Spend time each day making art with elementary students and learn how to unlock creativity. Come be a part of our education team and work toward creating your own lesson to teach in the classroom! Applications are available at the front desk and are due by May 20.
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HANG12 is a youth curatorial board made up of high school students who curate, produce, and install monthly gallery shows for Final Friday exhibitions. HANG12 aims to create shows that highlight viewpoints and ideas important to society within Lawrence. Each month members work with a local artist or organization to collaborate on the final product, gaining skills from professionals on the process of constructing and maintaining a gallery show.
HANG12 meets on the first and third Tuesdays of the month from 3:30-6:00 pm at the Lawrence Arts Center. Every two months, they establish a show theme, create a call for submissions, move through the curatorial process, generate publicity, and solve the logistics of installing the show. HANG12 members work together to install the show in a local gallery space during the week of their Final Friday show opening. If you are seeking a venue to express yourself, a way to connect to other artists, or real life experience in the art world, then please join HANG12. Contact neal@lawrenceartscenter.org.
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Cabaret Concert June 3, 2016 8:00pm Liberty Hall
Holiday Concert December 10, 2016 7:30pm Free Methodist Church
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JUNE 6-10
Paint in Layers Let’s go! With the focus of creating many paintings, students will gain skills and confidence with tempera, acrylic, and oils technique. All skill levels welcome. SU-AYD162: Mon-Fri, 6/6-6/10, 1PM4PM, $130 ($117)
Draw What You See Students from all levels are welcome in this course, and instruction will be based on the individual’s goals for the class. Push perceptual skills while emphasizing line, value, and composition. Create a fully developed drawing that is portfolio worthy. SU-AYH161: Mon-Fri, 6/6-6/10, 9AM12PM, $130 ($117)
Metallurgy Students will discover the basics of metalwork and the science behind them, including sawing, soldering, annealing, and more. Design and create your own finished work using metal as a medium of expression. SU-AYJ162: Mon-Fri, 6/6-6/10, 1PM4PM, $140 ($126)
Filmmaking Work together to create a short film with a professional in the industry. Learn and use basic film production work flow to conceive and execute a movie shoot. Finalize and polish your narrative film through post production editing techniques. SU-AYL162: Mon-Fri, 6/6-6/10, 1PM4PM, $130 ($117)
Printstallation A world of paper and printmaking collide in this class where students work with installation artist Alicia Kelly to design, print, and install a variety of printmaking pieces in a gallery setting. SU-AYR162: Mon-Fri, 6/6-6/10, 1PM4PM, $130 ($117)
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JUNE 13-17
Local 3D Visit studios of local 3D artists and get firsthand knowledge of how they work. Then, under the guidance of artist and teacher Bailey Marable, create your own distinct 3D pieces in clay, metal, and other 3D media. SU-AYJ261: Mon-Fri, 6/13-6/17, 9AM12PM, $130 ($117)
Digital Arts Playground Magnetic HD video cameras, time lapse photography, musical dance floors, and art that plays sound! We will use Makey Makey boards and other high tech gadgetry to create interactive digital art that can be shared, uploaded, downloaded, tweeted, vined, and, above all, enjoyed. SU-AYL262: Mon-Fri, 6/13-6/17, 1PM4PM, $140 ($117)
Darkroom Photography (6th-9th Grades) Explore film photography in this hands-on class that combines art, technology, history, and science. Students will learn the basics of 35mm photography including composition and camera mechanics, film development, and darkroom printing. Film, chemicals, and paper provided. Limited LAC 35mm cameras are available. SU-AYH262: Mon-Fri, 6/13-6/17, 1PM4PM, $140 ($126)
Radical Coloring Books Wish you could recapture the magic of childhood coloring books with less fluffy designs? Create your very own coloring book by learning contour line practices and bookbinding skills. Walk away with multiple copies of the coolest original coloring books for you and your friends. SU-AYJ262: Mon-Fri, 6/13-6/17, 1PM4PM, $130 ($117)
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JUNE 20-24
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Paint Like the Masters (9th-12th Grades) With the focus on creating fewer paintings, but of greater quality, students will take their already established painting skills to the next level. Students will explore underpainting and color theory, beginning to paint with more depth and realism. This class is for students who have had previous painting instruction. SU-AYR391: Mon-Fri, 6/20-6/24, 9AM12PM, $140 ($126)
Throwing Pottery Not at the wall, on a potter’s wheel! Learn fundamental techniques for making pottery on the wheel. The instructor will provide demonstration as well as hands-on instruction as you develop your throwing skills. Learn the motions behind the forms of cups, bowls, vases, and more. All skill levels welcome! SU-AYC362: Mon-Fri, 6/20-6/24, 1PM4PM, $130 ($117)
Local 2D Visit the studios of local 2D artists and get firsthand knowledge of how they work. Then, under the guidance of artist and teacher Bailey Marable, create your own distinct art pieces using paint, charcoal, printmaking, and other 2D mediums. SU-AYH362: Mon-Fri, 6/20-6/24, 1PM4PM, $130 ($117)
Rings, Rings, Rings! Explore how different rings can be made using metalsmithing techniques such as piercing, sawing, texturing, forging, soldering, and finishing. Design your own sterling silver band and walk away with some amazing rings. Suitable for all skill levels. SU-AYJ362: Mon-Fri, 6/20-6/24, 1PM4PM, $140 ($124)
Zine Machine
JUNE 27-JULY 1
Paint in Layers Let’s go! With the focus of creating many paintings, students will gain skills and confidence with tempera, acrylic, and oils technique. All skill levels welcome. SU-AYR461: Mon-Fri, 6/27-7/1, 9AM12PM, $130 ($117)
Experimental Video (9th-12th Grade) Work with a visiting artist to use creative traditional and non-traditional video techniques to make an expressive personal video. Walk away with a finished video filled with rich imagery and unique postproduction treatment. SU-AYL492: Mon-Fri, 6/27-7/1, 1PM4PM, $130 ($117)
Fiber Arts Students will work with textiles to create sculptural forms, clothing, and pillows. Come work with different fibers and dyes learning the complex interaction and vivid world of fiber arts. SU-AYJ462: Mon-Fri, 6/27-7/1, 1PM4PM, $130 ($117)
Draw What You See Students from all levels are welcome in this course and instruction will be based on the individual’s goals for the class. Push perceptual skills while emphasizing line, value, and composition. Create a fully developed drawing that is portfolio worthy. SU-AYR461: Mon-Fri, 6/27-7/1, 1PM4PM, $130 ($117)
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JULY 5-8
Guerilla Sketchbook Move from Mass St. to South Park to the Library, creating a sketchbook that incorporates found objects, observational drawings, poetry and musings, and impromptu art pieces based off the Guerilla Arts mentality. SU-AYC561: Tue-Fri, 7/5-7/8, 9AM12PM, $105 ($94.5)
Exploring Painting Let’s go! With the focus of creating many paintings, students will gain skills and confidence with tempera, acrylic, and oils technique. This class is for students who have taken drawing, but haven’t learned to paint or for students who are interested in improving their painting skills in order to express themselves. SU-AYJ562: Tue-Fri, 7/5-7/8, 1PM4PM, $105 ($94.5)
Experimental Drawing You wouldn’t draw that with a ten-foot pole! Or maybe you would in this class that explores alternative methods of drawing and markmaking. Create a variety of pieces using fun and different approaches that encourage creativity. SU-AYR562: Tue-Fri, 7/5-7/8, 1PM4PM, $105 ($94.5)
Darkroom Photography (9th-12th Grade) Explore film photography in this hands-on class that combines art, technology, history, and science. Students will learn the basics of 35mm photography including composition and camera mechanics, film development, and darkroom printing. Film, chemicals, and paper provided. Limited LAC 35mm cameras are available. SU-AYH492: Mon-Fri, 6/27-7/1, 1PM4PM, $140 ($126)
FRINGE
In this process/project oriented class, you will become part of a mixedGuerilla art is all the rage! Learn a method to make your own stencils and media production team, who will graffiti them around town without the create an on-the-spot luscious zine/ chapbook/artist book. toxic and illegal mess of spray paint. That’s right; this is sophisticated invis- SU-AYR362: Mon-Fri, 6/20-6/24, 1PM-4PM, $130 ($117) ible ink that only shows up when it rains, and your designs will be a bright spot in an otherwise dreary day. SU-AYR262: Mon-Fri, 6/13-6/17, 1PM4PM, $130 ($117)
Secret Rain Stencils
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In addition to our more fundamental Arts Institutes, the Lawrence Arts Center is offering classes in experimental and emerging mediums and disciplines. With the help of professional artists in their respective fields, these Fringe Arts classes offer an exploratory experience that culminates in an installation or artwork that will be featured at the July Final Friday. The Fringe symbol appears next to classes included in the Fringe program.
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JULY 11-15
Cups, Cups, Cups Work over the course of the week to explore different methods of building cups including using the wheel, slab building, and hand formed. Take your cups through the entire ceramic process so you can drink your favorite beverages in style. SU-AYC661: Mon-Fri, 7/11-7/15, 9AM12PM, $130 ($117)
Mixed Media SelfPortrait It all starts with a self-portrait photo printed large scale and mounted on masonite. Over the course of a week, this photo will be transformed into a work of art as layers and layers of mixed media are applied. SU-AYD662: Mon-Fri, 7/11-7/15, 1PM4PM, $130 ($117)
Metalsmithing Students will discover the basics of metalwork and the science behind them, including sawing, soldering, forging, and more. Design and create your own finished work using metal as a medium of expression. SU-AYJ662: Mon-Fri, 7/11-7/15, 1PM4PM, $140 ($117)
Downtown Documentary (6th-9th Grade) Photograph cultural treasures in the area around the Lawrence Arts Center. Document the warehouse arts district, people of Mass St., the site of Langston Hughes’s childhood home, quirky architecture, brick street patterns, and more. You will need your own digital camera with memory card. All skill levels are welcome. SU-AYL662: Mon-Fri, 7/11-7/15, 1PM4PM, $130 ($117)
Super Silkscreen T-Shirt Party Students work to create multi-layer prints on fabric and paper. Learn the technical process of silkscreen printing and t-shirt design while drawing what interests you. The class culminates with a day of t-shirt printing as students walk away from the course wearing their art with posters in hand! SU-AYR692: Mon-Fri, 7/11-7/15, 1PM4PM, $130 ($117)
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JULY 18-22
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JULY 25-29
Super Silkscreen T-Shirt Party Ceramic Orchestra Students work to create multi-layer prints on fabric and paper. Learn the technical process of silkscreen printing and t-shirt design while drawing what interests you. The class culminates with a day of t-shirt printing as students walk away from the course wearing their art with posters in hand! SU-AYR761: Mon-Fri, 7/18-7/22, 9AM12PM, $130 ($117)
Create your very own musical instruments made of clay. Each day create a different instrument from ocarinas to drums to didgeridoos. At the end, bring all the instruments together in a harmonious jam session. SU-AYC862: Mon-Fri, 7/25-7/29, 1PM4PM, $130 ($117)
Earring Line
Learn the fundamentals of soldering, programming, and assembling a functioning synthesizer with engineer and musician Damon Mar. Build and design your own synthesizer that will be shared with the public at the July Final Friday. SU-AYD862: Mon-Fri, 7/25-7/29, 1PM4PM, $155 ($117)
Find the yin to your yang and showcase the beauty of your very own earring line. Combine metalworking techniques with the use of stones, sea shells, found objects, yarn, and other unusual materials to create multiple sets of earrings. Intended for all skill levels. SU-AYJ762: Mon-Fri, 7/18-7/22, 1PM4PM, $140 ($126)
Book Arts Learn the artful way to express yourself as you participate in a week-long workshop that combines visual journaling and bookbinding. Students will deconstruct and repurpose books, creating a new work of art that highlights their writing. Simple bookbinding techniques to make your own journals and books will also be explored. SU-AYR762: Mon-Fri, 7/18-7/22, 1PM4PM, $130 ($117)
Vaudeville Ukulele Work together to create a vaudeville variety piece using the music of the 1920s and ‘30s and the trusty ukulele. Think suspenders, mustaches, cloche hats, red lipstick and the “good ol’ summertime.” Expert and beginner ukulele players alike are welcome! SU-AYT762: Mon-Fri, 7/18-7/22, 1PM4PM, $140 ($126)
Animation Studio (9th-12th Grade) Bring your characters to life in this five day animation crash course. Learn how to create original, animated, cartoon characters using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. Basic caricature drawing, Illustrator and Photoshop skills, and animation will be covered. SU-AYL792: Mon-Fri, 7/18-7/22, 1PM4PM, $130 ($117)
Build Your Own Synthesizer
Studio Tourist (6th-9th Grade) Every day a different art making experience! Come tour the different studios with artist Bailey Marable making both 2D and 3D art across different mediums. SU-AYH862: Mon-Fri, 7/25-7/29, 1PM4PM, $130 ($117)
Metalsmithing Students will discover the basics of metalwork and the science behind them, including sawing, soldering, forging, and more. Design and create your own finished work using metal as a medium of expression. SU-AYJ862: Mon-Fri, 7/25-7/29, 1PM4PM, $140 ($126)
Downtown Documentary (9th-12th Grade) Photograph cultural treasures in the area around the Lawrence Arts Center. Document historic Lawrence, the warehouse arts district, the people of Mass St., the site of Langston Hughes’ childhood home, quirky architectural elements, brick street patterns, and more. You will need your own digital camera with memory card. All skill levels are welcome. SU-AYL892: Mon-Fri, 7/25-7/29, 1PM4PM, $130 ($117)
Audition Masters Build essential acting skills while mastering the art of the audition. Learn from a visiting actor techniques in polishing the perfect pieces to get the roles you want. SU-AYT862: Mon-Fri, 7/25-7/29, 1PM4PM, $130 ($117)
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AUGUST 1-5
Zine Machine In this process/project oriented class, you will become part of a mixedmedia production team, who will create an on-the-spot luscious zine/ chapbook/artist book. SU-AYR961: Mon-Fri, 8/1-8/5, 9AM12PM, $130 ($117)
Massive Wood Block Carving (9th-12th Grade) Local artist Matthew Lord works his magic in creating massive wood block carvings that can be used to make prints. Spend all week working towards a huge (literally) print run that takes your original carving through the printing process. SU-AYR992: Mon-Fri, 8/1-8/5, 1PM4PM, $130 ($117)
Metalheads Learn basic metalsmithing skills in this heavy metal inspired class. Make a lot of noise creating cuffs, pendants, and chainmail. Horns up! SU-AYJ962: Mon-Fri, 8/1-8/5, 1PM4PM, $145 ($130.5)
Digital Art Learn the fundamentals of the Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop, Lightroom, and Elements to become a master of digital manipulation creating artwork as you go.SU-AYT962: Mon-Fri, 8/1-8/5, 1PM-4PM, $130 ($117)
Installation-Boom! One week, one gallery, one massive installation. Not only will you create a large scale installation, but also learn the fundamentals of getting your work into a gallery. From show cards to working with gallery managers to hanging the work, students go through the entire process of displaying a show that will remain up in an Arts Center gallery for two weeks. SU-AYX962: Mon-Fri, 8/1-8/5, 1PM4PM, $130 ($117)
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AUGUST 8-12
Paper Clay What do you get when you mix toilet paper with porcelain? Sounds like a bad joke, but it’s really an amazing medium to work with. Learn the process of making paper clay and then work with it’s pliable, strong body to roll sheets of clay that can be sculpted and fired. SU-AYC1062: Mon-Fri, 8/8-8/12, 1PM4PM, $130 ($117)
Soft Sculpture Don’t be so rigid! Learn how to sculpt with malleable materials like fabric, foam, plastic, paper, even stuffed animals. Different sculpting fundamentals are infused with the fun and whimsy of unique materials. Explore the fringes of 3D artwork with this class intended for all skill levels SU-AYJ1062: Mon-Fri, 8/8-8/12, 1PM4PM, $140 ($126)
6th thru 12th grades
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adult education envision. connect. energize.
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ceramics 1st Time Potter
Kyla Strid, Neil Goss, Andrew Cho Learn the basics of wedging, centering, wheel throwing and trimming and glazing while making objects like cylinders, mugs, bowls, and plates. Kyla: SU-AAC011: Mon, 6/6-8/29, 5:30PM7:30PM, 12 wks, $240 ($216) Neil: SU-AAC012: Tue, 7/5-8/23, 7PM-9PM, 8 wks, $170 ($153) Andrew: SU-AAC016: Sat, 6/11-8/27, 10:30AM-12:30PM, 12 wks, $240 ($216)
Handbuilding
Christy Wittmer Develop handbuilding skills to create virtually any sculptural or functional form. SU-AAC013: Wed, 6/8-7/27, 5PM-7PM, 8 wks, $170 ($153)
Handbuilding Potter
Neil Goss Use slabs, press molds, coil-building, sculpting, and wheel throwing to develop a wide range of unique ceramic forms. Wheel throwing experience suggested. SU-AAC023: Wed, 7/6-8/24, 7PM-9PM, 8 wks, $170 ($153)
Ceramics Revolution Hollie Rice Fresh, new, and alternative approaches to working with clay are explored in this experimental class. All levels welcome! SU-AAC024: Thurs, 6/9-7/28, 7PM-9PM, 8 wks, $170 ($153)
N 3D Canvas
Jenny Doores & Andrew Cho Sculpture or painting? Why not both? Get the best of both worlds; create a 3D “canvas” out of clay and take your drawings to the next dimension! SU-AAC032: Tue, 6/7-8/23, 5PM-7PM, 12 wks, $240 ($216)
Ceramics Open Studio Rachel Van Wagoner Open studio is for advanced students who want to work independently. Participants must provide their own clay and classes have studio right-of-way. Students must attend a mandatory meeting on Monday, June 6th, at 6:30 pm in the studio. SU-AAC050: ALL, 6/6-8/27, 9AM-9PM, 12 wks, $280 ($252)
N The Poetics of Materials
Christy Wittmer This class will explore a variety of materials including clay, wood, concrete and recycled objects and how to merge them to create sculptural forms. Artist and activist Aurora Robson will give a special presentation as part of this class, which will culminate in a group exhibition of the sculptural work created. SU-AAC034: Thurs, 6/9-7/28, 5PM-7PM, 8 wks, $170 ($153)
N Pickling Pots & Brewing
Bottles
Andrew Cho Preserve your summer bounty by learning about the pottery and techniques of preservation through live culture fermentation from around the globe. SU-AAC026: Sat, 6/11-8/27, 1:30PM-3:30PM, 12 wks, $240 ($216)
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LIVE LAWRENCE LIFE SCHOLARSHIP Made possible by Douglas County Senior Services’ Reinvent Retirement Program, the Live the Lawrence Life Senior Scholarship covers 90% of class tuition for a visual arts or dance class at the Lawrence Arts Center. The scholarship is open to anyone 50+ years old who wants to enroll in a class for the first time. The scholarship form is available online at: http:// lawrenceartscenter.org/financial-aid. To enroll using this scholarship, simply fill out the form and bring it to the front desk at the Lawrence Arts Center along with proof of age - anything official with a birthdate on it.
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printmaking & book arts
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Beginning Printmaking
jewelry, metals, glass Stained Glass
Myles Dunigan Learn the fundamentals of printmaking in all its forms, including relief, intaglio, lithography, stenciling, monotype, and collagraph. SU-AAT011: Mon, 6/6-8/1, 5:30PM-7:30PM, 8 wks, $170 ($153)
Shanna Wagner Explore fundamental stained glass techniques while creating unique pieces in one of the most precious and revered mediums in the decorative arts. SU-AAJ011: Mon, 6/6-8/1, 6PM-8PM, 8 wks, $170 ($153)
Printing without a Press
Beginning Metalsmithing
Traci Bunkers Learn how to print without a press on paper, ceramics, or fabric. Develop custom printing blocks using a range of techniques made from inexpensive, everyday materials. SU-AAT012: Tue, 6/7-8/23, 7PM-9PM, 12wks, $240 ($216)
Relief
Amanda Maciuba This class will begin by exploring basic relief print techniques and expand to creating multi-block prints and monoprints. SU-AAT013: Wed, 6/8-7/27, 5PM-7PM, 8 wks, $170 ($153)
Bookmaking
Amanda Maciuba Learn how to make simple to complex book forms while developing the skills needed to continue artist bookmaking on your own. SU-AAG014: Thurs, 6/9-7/28, 5PM-7PM, 8 wks, $170 ($153)
Screenprinting
Tonja Torgerson Learn the basics of screeprinting, a popular and versatile method of printmaking. Students will use photographic and direct stencil methods that can be used to create colorful prints on paper or fabric. SU-AAT022: Tue, 6/7-7/26, 5:30PM-7:30PM, 8 wks, $170 ($153)
Letterpress
Tim O’Brien Learn how to set metal type by hand and print your own stationery, cards, or flyers. SU-AAT024: Thurs, 6/9-8/25, 7:30PM9:30PM, 12 wks, $240 ($216)
Printmaking Open Studio
Rachel Van Wagoner Open studio is for advanced students who want to work independently, using their own inks and paper. Scheduled classes have studio right-of-way. Students must attend a mandatory meeting at 5:30pm Monday, June 6. SU-AAT050: ALL, 6/6-8/27, 9AM-9PM, 12 wks, $280 ($252)
photography Darkroom Photography
Jason Romanishin Learn the fundamentals of darkroom photography from processing film to developing prints. SU-AAG024: Thurs, 6/9-8/25, 7PM-9PM, 12 wks, $240 ($216)
Bailey Marable, Carly Kimbrough This course will provide an introduction to basic metal smithing skills like sawing, sanding, filing, soldering, and setting a stone. Bailey: SU-AAJ012: Tue, 6/7-7/26, 7PM-9PM, 8 wks, $170 ($153) Carly: SU-AAJ014: Thurs, 6/9-8/25, 5PM7PM, 12 wks, $240 ($216)
drawing Beginning Drawing
Ken Bini This class focuses on training the eye and hand to translate imagery from the real world to marks on a page. SU-AAD014: Thurs, 6/9-8/25, 5PM-6:30PM, 12 wks, $200 ($180)
Imaginative Drawing
Lora Jost A beginning-level drawing class using traditional and unorthodox drawing techniques like doodling, sketching, and expansive mark-making methods, for creating inventive drawings. SU-AAD021: Mon, 6/6-8/1, 6:30PM-8:30PM, 8 wks, $170 ($153)
Life Drawing and Anatomy for the Artist Jeff Ridgway Students learn to draw the human figure working from a live model using a variety of drawing media. SU-AAD024: Thurs, 6/9-8/25, 7PM-10PM, 12 wks, $310 ($270)
Open Model
Jeff Ridgway This class provides an opportunity for skilled artists to draw a model each week using their choice of media. Students who enroll in Life Drawing receive a 50% discount on Open Model. SU-AAD037: Sun, 6/5-8/28, 1PM-3PM, 12 wks, $260 ($234)
Jewelry Design Rachael Sudlow Learn how to make rings, earrings, and pendants in silver and copper using techniques from soldering to stone setting. SU-AAJ013: Wed, 6/8-7/27, 7PM-9PM, 8 wks, $205 ($184.50)
Decorative Process Carly Kimbrough Metal surfaces are often decorated to show off their full potential. Learn how patinas, etching, stamping, texturing, polishing, and the marriage of metals, can be used to design and create new jewelry pieces. SU-AAJ024: Thurs, 6/9-8/25, 7PM-9PM, 12 wks, $240 ($216)
Metals Open Studio Rachael Sudlow Use this time to create your own work outside of a rigid class style. An instructor will be on hand to help with technical guidance and have supplies available for purchase. SU-AAJ033: Wed, 6/8-8/24, 5:30PM-7PM, 12 wks, $245 ($220.50)
Glass Open Studio Shanna Wagner This class is for students with previous experience in Stained Glass and/or Mosaics who wish to work on self-directed projects. One-on-one guidance will be provided by the instructor as well as access to supplies and equipment. SU-AAJ036: Sat, 6/11-7/30, 9AM-11AM, 8 wks, $170 ($153)
writing Write Now!
Mary Wharff Do you want to start writing? Or, does your writing need a jolt? In this class, we’ll use prompts and exercises to get (and keep) you writing. For writers of fiction, memoir, nonfiction, and poetry. SU-AAW011: Mon, 6/6-8/1, 6:30PM-8:30PM, 8 wks, $155 ($139.50)
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Short courses. Special topics. Visiting Artists.
MAY 20 21
N Sunrise Plein Air Watercolor John Hulsey Painting outdoors, or plein air, is hugely popular because the best way to learn how to paint light is from life. Watercolor experience required. Materials and equipment list provided upon registration. Class meets at riverfront parking lot across from the train depot. SU-AA94P15: Fri & Sat, 5/20-5/21, 7AM-10AM, 2 days, $85 ($76.50)
John Hulsey JUNE N Sunset Plein Air Oil Painting 10 Whether you are new to plein air painting or want to further your skills, John will guide 11 you through the process of composition, establishing values, paint mixing, brush work, and
finishing techniques in this two day workshop. Oil Painting experience required. Materials and equipment list provided upon registration. Class meets at TeePees parking lot in North Lawrence (map provided). SU-AA94P25: Fri & Sat, 6/10-6/11, 6PM-9PM, 2 days, $85 ($76.50) Bailey Marable JUNE Simple Pendant Jewelry Workshop 18 This one day workshop will give you a chance to create a pendant from start to finish. No
sawing or soldering required. SU-AA94J36: Sat, 6/18, 1PM-3PM, 1 day, $35 ($31.50)
digital media
painting
Intro to Photoshop Robbin Loomas
Introduction to Painting
New to Photoshop and want to know what it can do for you? Get started in the world of photo editing and get ready to unleash the possibilities. SU-AA94L022: Tue & Thu, 6/7-6/9, 7PM-9PM, 1 wks, $60, ($54)
Jason Romanishin Learn the basics of painting from composition and color theory to paint application, while building familiarity with painting as a medium. SU-AAP012: Tue, 6/7-8/23, 7:30PM-9:30PM, 12 wks, $240 ($216)
Adobe Lightroom
R obbin Loomas Lightroom helps bring out the best in photographs. Learn how to import, develop, edit, and share photos for web and print. SU-AA94L036: Sat, 6/18, 12PM-4PM, 1 wks, $60, ($54)
Intro to Adobe Elements
Robbin Loomas Elements can be a powerful tool for organizing and editing your photos. Learn how to get up and running quickly in this one-day workshop. SU-AA94L046: Sat, 7/23, 12PM-4PM, 1 wks, $60, ($54)
Intro to Digital Photography
Neil Goss JULY Indigo Dyeing 9 This two day workshop is dedicated to the creation, care, and use of an organic indigo vat 10 that you can use to dye textiles, paper, and other fibers.
SU-AA94X46: Sat & Sun, 7/9-7/10, 12PM-4PM, 2 days, $80 ($72)
JULY Photo Workflow: Photoshop & Lightroom Robbin Loomas 12– By combining Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop, you can make the most out of photo 14 management and unleash your image editing potential. Learn how in this hands-on two-day workshop. SU-AA94L032: Tue & Thurs, 7/12-7/14 7PM-9PM, 2 days, $60, ($54)
Liza McKinnon JULY N Secret Belgium Binding 17 Shhhh - it’s a Secret! Come build a complex and beautiful hardback book that lies
completely flat when open. This workshop is for those who have previous book binding experience. SU-AA94T57: Sun, 7/17, 12PM-4PM, 1 day, $50 ($45)
Liza McKinnon JULY Marbling 24 Join us in the print studio where you will master three different marbling methods in this
one-day workshop. You are welcome to bring paper or stationery from home. All marbling materials will be supplied. SU-AA94G67: Sun, 7/24, 1PM-4PM, 1 day, $45 ($40.50)
Bailey Marable JULY Metal Piercing Workshop 30 This one day workshop will give participants a chance to create a detailed pendant with
metal cutouts (piercing). Experience sawing metal is helpful but not required. SU-AA94J76: Sat, 7/30, 1PM-3PM, 1 day, $35 ($31.50)
AUG 7
N Sculpting Fabric Liza McKinnon Learn up to 12 different traditional and modern 3-D fabric manipulations. Basic sewing skills recommended. Leave this workshop with the skills and samples to embellish your home, your art, and even yourself. SU-AA94X87: Sun, 8/7, 1PM-4PM, 1 day, $45 ($40.50)
AUG 20 21
Live and Dye Naturally
Neil Goss
This class is dedicated to introducing the natural dye process, demonstrating multiple approaches to naturally color your fibers. SU-AA94X96: Sat & Sun, 8/20-8/21, 12PM-4PM, 2 days, $80 ($72)
Ann Dean Take better pictures, develop photographic technique, and learn more about digital SLR in this beginning class that explores basic camera function, composition, and exposure. SU-AAL011: Mon, 6/6-7/25, 7PM-9PM, 8 wks, $160, ($144)
Animation
Brian Hawkins Develop a short animation using a combination of traditional and digital strategies. Develop your own drawings or collage photographs to explore the fourth dimension. SU-AAL013: Wed, 6/8-8/24, 5:30PM-7:30PM, 12 wks, $225, ($202.50)
Drawn to Paint
Kaylyn Munro For students of all levels, developing drawing skills will provide a foundation for creating successful oil paintings. SU-AAP013: Wed, 6/8-8/24, 7:30PM-9:30PM, 12 wks, $240 ($216)
Abstraction
Clinton Ricketts Drawing inspiration from the human form, nature, color, and still life, students will explore the many modes of abstraction using various techniques and mediums. SU-AAP022: Tue, 6/7-8/23, 5PM-7PM, 12 wks, $260 ($234)
Painting Open Studio Kaylyn Munro This open studio is for intermediate to advanced painters in all mediums. One-on-one guidance provided by the instructor as well as demos and discussions. SU-AAP036: Sat, 6/11-7/30, 10AM-12PM, 8 wks, $170 ($153)
PRIVATE LESSONS Individual sessions are available in all areas and mediums. Rates begin at $36 per hour, 1 hour minimum. To enquire or enroll, contact us at 785.843.2787
Kaw River Canoe Workshop with Thomas Huang
The experience of constructing and launching a canoe of your own making becomes accessible to those with little to no construction skills. Through an innovative design and construction process developed by KU Industrial Design Associate Professor, Tom Huang, students of all ages and experience will be guided in a team effort that involves harvesting local bamboo and recycled plastic grocery bags to construct a fleet of canoes. We will complete the class with a short excursion down the Kaw River. Bring your inner adventurer! Ages 8 – 80 welcome. (Children under 13, please enroll with a parent or guardian) This class will meet at the Lawrence Arts Center July 5th, and at the University of Kansas starting July 12th. SU-AAKUC2: Tue, 7/5-8/23, 6PM-8PM, 8 wks, $200 ($180)
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Theatre Lawrence Summer kids’ classes enrolling now! June 13- 24: Film FX- Media Program
Beginner: 9-noon | Advanced: 1-4pm | $225 | Middle school and up With professional cameras used on Discovery Channel’s Deadliest Catch, beginning students will be introduced to the language and practice of filmmaking through hands-on work. Advanced students will enhance their skills in both filming and advanced editing. Both groups will participate in directing, editing and filming.
Week-long Summer “SOTI*” Camps Grades 1-5 | 9-4pm | $185 |Performances free to the public, Fridays @ 3pm June 27-July 1: Star Farce:
July 25-29: Arcadia:
July 11-15: Puppets, Inc.
August 1-5: Myth Madness
The Farce Awakens: A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away...A galactic battle takes place between the forces! Explore your inner puppet! Each student will construct an original puppet character to perform on the puppet theatre stage. www.theatrelawrence.com
The Arcade Adventure: Learn simple musical melodies, craft box sets and enjoy a week of fun as we turn the stage into a live arcade! Calling all Olympians! Unearth your Inner Percy Jackson at Mount Olympus with Neptune, Pluto, Zeus, and more super-human characters! Students will adapt their favorite legends and bring them to life on stage.
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exhibitions Exhibition & Silent Auction Bidding March 25 – April 23 Reception March 25 | 5pm Live Auction April 23 Please join us! Reservations $40 in advance; $50 at the door Cocktails & Hors D’oeuvres 5:30pm Live Auction 7:30pm SIGNATURE SPONSOR
Featured Artist Kris Kuksi BIEMER’S BBQ, BITTERSWEET FLORAL & DESIGN, BOULEVARD BREWING COMPANY. CHECKERS, CITY WINE MARKET, EVAN WILLIAMS CATERING, FREE STATE BREWING COMPANY, HANG THE MOON DESIGNS, SUNFLOWER RENTALS FEATURED ARTIST EXHIBITION SPONSOR
Established by artists in 1981 as a way to fund a not-for-profit gallery, the auction provides funding for the exhibitions program now occupying five spaces in the Arts Center and is enriched by Art Talks, films, and more. This is an opportunity to support the Exhibitions Program at the Lawrence Arts Center. Approximately 150 works of art generously donated by artists will be on exhibit for four weeks to be auctioned during the April 23rd auction event. Visitors to the exhibition may make bids on both live and silent auction items; all bids start at 50% of retail value. Patrons may purchase silent auction works of art before April 23rd for buy-out bids of 200% of retail value.
Linda Reimond Arts Based Preschool Annual Exhibition April 24– April 27
USD 497 Annual Art Exhibition April 29 – May 14 Reception April 29, 5-9pm
This exhibit features works from preschool students at the Lawrence Arts Center. Illuminating the roots of imagination through fearless creativity, this exhibit offers a rare and inspiring glimpse of the origin of ingenuity and inspiration. The Arts-Based Preschool curriculum allows students the opportunity to work with professional artists, actors, dancers, and musicians; attend performances; and create in the ceramics studio. Through rich and varied experiences with the arts in combination with a sound preschool education, creative confidence and innovative skills are clear in the work of these very young students.
The annual USD 497 Public School show features works selected by public school art teachers of K-12 students from across Lawrence. Showcasing a cross section of the diverse, excellent visual arts programing in Lawrence public schools, this exhibit spotlights the value of arts learning and the importance of fine arts programs in public education. Viewed consecutively after the Lawrence Arts Center Arts-based Preschool Exhibition, the exhibit is an enlightening window into the trajectory of artistic development and creative growth happening every day in Lawrence.
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The 4 Elements, A Group Show
April 29 – June 4 Reception April 29, 5-9pm INSIGHT ArtTalk May 11, 7pm The theme of the four elements is used to unify the work of four artists who explore the topic of the environment, and our human relationship to the natural world. Each artist’s work represents one of the four elements, using a different medium. This artwork strives to invoke thought, conversation, and action related to environmental topics.
Maggy Rozycki Hiltner Vantage Point
Brian Horsch New Work
May 27 - July 9 Reception May 27, 5-9pm INSIGHT ArtTalk May 30, 7pm
August 26 - September 24 Reception August 26, 5-9pm INSIGHT ArtTalk September 12, 7pm
Current events, historical disasters, idealized landscapes, and a sly sense of humor can all be found in Maggy Rozycki Hiltner’s Vantage Point. The 278 square-foot hand-stitched installation was created for Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum’s Dr. Ruth Tan Lim Project Room, and incorporates Hiltner’s cast of Dick and Jane-style characters as well as found and artist-created imagery.
Brian J. Horsch has been creating hand built and thrown ceramic sculpture since 2008. He tends to focus on human and animal forms both real and unreal. He has a special affinity for farmers, ranchers, and indigenous Midwest critters.
Water: Photography by Diane Guthrie Fire: Solar Etching by Constance Ehrlich Earth: Ceramic Sculpture by Melissa McCormick Wind: Stained Glass by Shanna Wagner
Many of his pieces are functional with human or animal accents. Prior to his interest in clay, he was carving sculpture from various hardwoods. His ceramic pieces are variously fired by electric, gas, or wood at temperatures between 1900 and 2400 degrees. He lives close to nature near Stull, Kansas.
On the last Friday of every month, hundreds of people stream in and out of galleries, restaurants, bars and coffee shops in pursuit of art and music. March 25 April 29 May 27 June 24 July 29
INSIGHT art talks THIS LECTURE SERIES brings visiting and exhibiting artists to the podium to talk about their work, and opens dialogue between artist and viewer. INSIGHT Art Talks bring a deeper understanding of works on display in the galleries throughout the year. Check website for scheduled talks. All talks start at 7pm, cash bar available! SPONSORED BY
2015/16 ARTIST IN RESIDENCE EXHIBITIONS The Four Elements May 11, 7pm Maggy Rozycki Hiltner May 30, 7pm Amanda Maciuba June 8, 7:30pm
Amanda Maciuba | Impermanent Lines
Christy Wittmer | Clean Spaces
May 27 - June 18 Reception May 27, 5-9pm INSIGHT ArtTalk June 8, 7:30pm
June 24–July 23 Reception June 24, 5-9pm INSIGHT ArtTalk July 11, 7pm
This exhibit is concerned with how purposeful human actions, alongside uncontrollable factors of time and nature, alter both the current landscape and human agency within that landscape. Impermanent Lines is inspired by the landscapes, communities, development practices and environmental concerns prevalent throughout the Midwest, specifically those of Northeast Kansas.
Kneel down and peek around within this exhibition. Subtle differences in color reveal shifts in materials and a cacophony of textures. Stand on tiptoes to see what’s on top. Hyperawareness emerges as the delicately balanced terrain is navigated. Tiny details are alluring. Maybe you’ll return for another look.
Amanda Maciuba graduated from the University at Buffalo in 2009 with a degree in Visual Studies and a concentration in Print Media. She completed an MFA in Printmaking from the University of Iowa in 2015.
Christy earned an MFA from the University of Cincinnati. She has participated in residencies at the Pottery Workshop in Jingdezhen, China and the Banff Centre in Alberta, Canada.
Thomas Huang July 5, 7pm
Christy Wittmer July 11, 7pm Brian Horsch September 12, 7pm
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move. strengthen. inspire.
Our mission is to cultivate artistry and excellence in our community through dance training, performance, and outreach.
youth ballet classes are carefully designed to develop awareness, musicality, and coordination as well as
flexibility and strength. Students follow a sequential program and are placed at the appropriate level by an instructor. Students should expect to spend a minimum of two years at each level in order to accomplish each level’s objectives. At higher levels, students are required to attend a set minimum of classes per week. Students who cannot enroll in the required amount should consider an “open” class if available. Attire for youth classes follows firm guidelines which is available in the Dance Handbook. When possible, ballet classes are accompanied by a live pianist. department of dance School of the Arts
Ann Dean Photography Barbara Nordling Harrison Family Fund of the Douglas County Community Foundation Teresa Mulinazzi Kempf, CFP Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Thomas D. Galloway Family
little movers
classes are designed to introduce young children to dance through an exploration process that respects age and ability, targeting motor skills, self-control, and the understanding of movement. Classes set the stage for future study of dance and build skills for sports and other physical activities. Enroll in age appropriate classes.
Intro to Ballet
In this level, students learn the fundamentals of ballet and start connecting vocabulary to movements. SU-CDYIB4: Thu, 6/9-7/28, 5PM-6PM, 8 wks, $92 ($82.80)
Ballet I
Cynthia Crews
BEGINNER-INTERMEDIATE, 2ND GRADE & UP
SU-CDYB11: Mon, 6/6-7/25, 4:15PM-5:15PM, 7 wks, $77 ($69.30)
Ballet II
Two classes a week are recommended at this level. Students are also encouraged to enroll in Tap I and Jazz I. SU-CDYB22: Tue, 6/7-7/26, 5:15PM-6:15PM, 8 wks, $88 ($79.20)
BEGINNER-INTERMEDIATE, 4TH GRADE & UP
SU-CDYLM16: Sat, 6/11-7/30, 9AM-9:45AM, 8 wks, $94 ($84.60)
Ballet III-IV Cynthia Crews
Preschool Dance II Donna Jo Harkrider AGES 3.5 - 4.5 YRS
SU-CDYLM26: Sat, 6/11-7/30, 9:50AM10:35AM, 8 wks, $94 ($84.60)
Preschool Dance III Donna Jo Harkrider
Ballet IV
SU-CDYLM36: Sat, 6/11-7/30, 10:40AM11:25AM, 8 wks, $94 ($84.60)
During the Summer Session, students are encouraged to enroll in two ballet classes a week as well as Jazz II, Tap II, Hip-hop and Pilates to become well-rounded dancers. SU-CDYB43: Wed, 6/8-7/27, 4PM-5:30PM, 8 wks, $120 ($108)
AGES 4-5 YRS
Kinder Ballet
Donna Jo Harkrider
KINDERGARTEN
Students are introduced to simple ballet movements, learn the basic elements of dance, and participate in storytelling using movement. SU-CDYKB6: Sat, 6/11-7/30, 11:30AM12:15PM, 8 wks, $92 ($82.80)
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Jerel Hilding BEGINNER-INTERMEDIATE, 5TH GRADE & UP
Visit lawrenceartscenter.org/ education/school-of-dance/ to learn more about our program and faculty, and to download important information, class schedules and classroom attire.
To enroll in this class, students must also be enrolled in Saturday’s Inter/Adv Ballet Class and be “placed” by instructor. SU-CDYIP6: Sat, 6/11-7/30, 12:30PM1:15PM, 8 wks, $80 ($72)
Inter-Adv Ballet
Achieve your best leap and turn! This class focuses on building a foundation which allows a dancer to produce amazing leaps and turns for ballet and jazz. SU-DYLT3: Wed, 6/8-7/27, 5:30PM-6PM, 8 wks, $88 ($79.20)
Cynthia Crews, Jerel Hilding, Shannon Pickett
BEGINNER, MUST HAVE PRIOR TRAINING EN POINTE. POINTE INSTRUCTOR APPROVAL IS REQUIRED. 6TH GRADE & UP
Students must also be enrolled in Tuesdays Ballet V Class. SU-CDYPB4: Thu, 6/9-7/28, 5PM-6:30PM, 8 wks, $140 ($126)
It is recommended that students enroll in at least two classes a week and also consider cross-training in Jazz, Tap, and Hip-hop. SU-CDYB341: Mon, 6/6-7/25, 5:15PM6:45PM, 7 wks, $105 ($94.50)
Intermediate Pointe Cynthia Crews INTERMEDIATE, POINTE INSTRUCTOR APPROVAL IS REQUIRED. 6TH GRADE & UP
Cynthia Crews
During the summer session, Ballet Level V students are encouraged to enroll in at least one Inter-Adv Ballet class. At this level, students should consider cross-training in Jazz II, Tap II, Hip-hop, and Pilates to become well-rounded dancers. SU-CDYB52: Tue, 6/7-7/26, 6:15PM-7:45PM, 8 wks, $120 ($108)
Beginning Pointe Paige Comparato
BEGINNER-INTERMEDIATE, 4TH GRADE & UP
Advanced Pointe ADVANCED, 7TH GRADE & UP
This class is suitable for those who are currently a Ballet Level V and higher (or the equivalent). Pointe shoes are optional for level VI/VII students. Shannon: SU-CDYB5671: Mon, 6/6-7/25, 5:15PM-6:45PM, 7 wks, $105 ($94.50) Jerel: SU-CDYB5673a: Wed, 6/8-7/27, 5:30PM-7PM, 8 wks, $120 ($108) Cynthia: SU-CDYB5676: Sat, 6/11-7/30, 11AM-12:30PM, 8 wks, $120 ($108)
Paige Comparato
AGES 3-4 YRS
Cynthia Crews
INTERMEDIATE - ADVANCED, OPEN CLASS/CLASS CARDS ACCEPTED, 6TH GRADE & UP
BEGINNER-INTERMEDIATE, 3RD GRADE & UP
Ballet III
INTERMEDIATE, 6TH GRADE & UP
Cynthia Crews
Ballet III students are recommended to enroll in two classes a week. Students should also consider cross-training in Jazz I, Tap I, and Hip-hop, SU-CDYB32: Tue, 6/7-7/26, 6PM-7:15PM, 8 wks, $104 ($93.60)
Preschool Dance I Donna Jo Harkrider
Ballet V
D onna Jo Harkrider
1ST - 2ND GRADE
To enroll in this class, students must also be enrolled in Tuesdays Ballet V Class and one additional Inter-Adv Ballet technique class. SU-CDYIP2: Tue, 6/7-7/26, 7:45PM-8:30PM, 8 wks, $80 ($72)
Turns and Leaps
Cynthia Crews
ALL LEVELS, MUST HAVE AT LEAST 1YR OF DANCE EXPERIENCE, 4TH - 8TH GRADE
Ballet for Teens I
Cynthia Crews
BEGINNER, 6TH - 12TH GRADE
This class is specifically designed to introduce teens to ballet technique. Geared for more mature learners who simply have little physical experience with dance but understand concepts and can work toward self-correction. SU-CDYBT13: Wed, 6/8-7/27, 4:30PM5:30PM, 8 wks, $88 ($79.20)
Ballet for Teens II Paige Comparato INTERMEDIATE, MUST HAVE AT LEAST 1YR OF BALLET TRAINING, 6TH - 12TH GRADE
This class is for teens who are well-versed in the fundamentals of ballet technique. As a transitional class, students should take this and other appropriate classes until ready to join the regular sequential ballet program. SU-CDYBT22: Tue, 6/7-7/26, 7:15PM-8:30PM, 8 wks, $104 ($93.60)
Want to try a class? First one is on us! Call the front desk for more information.
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auditions 2016 Carmine Ballere Scholarship April 3, 2-4pm, Studio 206 Established in 1997, this scholarship is awarded to students who have demonstrated excellence and commitment in dance. Encouraging the study of ballet and supporting a life-long devotion to dance, this scholarship covers the costs of four ballet and pointe classes per week and all participation fees during the 2016/17 semesters. The awardees will be required to serve as teacher’s assistants for one preschool/ Kinder class per week. They must currently be enrolled in Ballet IV-VII to audition. Audition registration opens at 1:30pm day of audition.
2016 Scholarship Audition for Lawrence Dance Intensives: Summer Ballet 2016 April 9, 10–12pm
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KANSAS UNIVERSITY/ROBINSON CENTER
The Lawrence Summer Ballet Intensive, held June 6–17, is designed to enable dancers ages 12–21 years to cultivate their abilities with daily technique classes and inspiring guest instructors and choreographers. Partial and full merit scholarships to the program are available to students through this audition. Doors and registration opens 30 minutes prior to audition time.
Summer Dance Ensemble Jazz, Tap, and Ballet Auditions May 1, 1:30-3:30PM, Studio 206 The Summer Dance Ensemble is for jazz, tap, and ballet dancers 4th thru 8th grade seeking to develop their abilities and to gain performance experience. A combination of classes and rehearsals, the Summer Dance Ensemble will join the stage and be featured in the production of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Jr. More information on page 27 under Summer Youth Theatre.
2016–17 Lawrence Ballet Theatre Company Auditions May 7, 2:30-4:30pm, Studio 206 REGISTRATION OPENS AT 2PM DAY OF AUDITION.
Auditions are held each year for the Junior and Senior Company. Members are expected to meet the requirements set by the Artistic Director, Cynthia Crews. Throughout the season, company members have the opportunity to participate in special workshops and master classes led by professional guest choreographers, as well as to perform and attend the Regional Dance America/MidStates Festival. Junior and senior members must: • Be 11 years of age or older. • Take three ballet technique classes per week. • Attend all company weekly rehearsals (2-4 hours per week). • Attend all additional rehearsals during production weeks. • Be available to perform at scheduled events/ concerts. Senior members must also take one additional dance technique class per week of any style.
tap/jazz/hip hop cultural dance
adult classes
Hip-Hop (BOYS & GIRLS)
The adult dance program offers a variety of techniques for first time dancers as well as those pursuing a lifelong interest in dance. Instructors specifically organize curriculum to emphasize progress over perfection and experiencing the joy of dance.
These dance forms emphasize rhythm as a way to illustrate music and have in common a lively, expressive, and athletic flavor. At the Lawrence Arts Center classes in tap, jazz, and hip hop focus on the development of technique, skill, and artistry. Rauly Duenas
ALL LEVELS, 6TH - 12TH GRADE
Step it up! Learn how to break it down and move to the music with style. This is a highly energetic class that will pump you up! SU-CDYHH3: Wed, 6/8-7/27, 7PM-8PM, 8 wks, $88 ($79.20)
Jazz I
Donna Jo Harkrider
BEGINNER, 2ND-5TH GRADE
This class centers on the core of Jazz. Working on rhythm, coordination, character and choreography, students will learn how to dance with energy and dynamics. SU-CDYJ14: Thu, 6/9-6/30, 6PM-7PM, 4 wks, $44 ($39.60)
Jazz II
Donna Jo Harkrider
BEGINNER-INTERMEDIATE, 3RD GRADE & UP
Students will focus on learning dance combinations and develop the standard techniques to produce dynamic leaps, kicks, body part isolation, syncopation, counter rhythm, and unique styling. Don’t miss out! SU-CDYJ22: Tue, 6/7-6/28, 5PM-6PM, 4 wks, $44 ($39.60)
Tap I
Donna Jo Harkrider
BEGINNER, 2ND-5TH GRADE
This class teaches students the basics of tap and how to make rhythms with their feet. No matter how young you are, tap dance never gets old! SU-CDYT14: Thu, 7/7-7/28, 6PM-7PM, 4 wks, $44 ($39.60)
Tap II
Donna Jo Harkrider
Cultural dances are from a specific country or culture, often passed down through generations. The Lawrence Arts Center School of Dance encourages dancers to understand a variety of dance traditions as part of the process of becoming a well–rounded artist. Afro-Latin Fusion Willie Lenior ALL LEVELS, ADULTS/9TH GRADE & UP
Afro-Latin Fusion is an integration of West African dance, Afro-Cuban movements, and diverse vernacular dances of Latin America. SU-CDAA3: Wed, 6/8-6/29, 7PM-8PM, 4 wks, $44 ($39.60)
Flamenco for Adults Michelle Heffner Hayes ALL LEVELS, ADULTS/9TH GRADE & UP
Join the University of Kansas’ Professor & Chair of Dance, Michelle Heffner Hayes, for a special summer session of flamenco dance! Open to all levels. Bring character shoes or boots with a stout heel for footwork. Skirts will be provided as needed. SU-CDAF3: Wed, 7/6-7/27, 7PM-8PM, 4 wks, $44 ($39.60)
pilates is a method of
nonimpact physical and mental exercise involving stretches and breathing. At the Lawrence Arts Center, pilates classes focus on strengthening the abdominal core to develop strength, flexibility, balance, and inner awareness. Pilates for Youth/Dancers
Lorna Jarrett
ALL LEVELS, CLASS CARD ACCEPTED AS LONG AS SPOTS
BEGINNER-INTERMEDIATE, 3RD GRADE & UP
REMAIN AVAILABLE
5th – 12th Grade Lorna: SU-CDYP6: Sat, 6/11-7/30, 10AM11AM, 8 wks, $88 ($79.20)
Exploring new movements, concepts, and principles, Modern classes transform a dancer’s approach to movement. At the Lawrence Arts Center, students learn basic elements of the Limón technique, as well as other fundamental methods.
Adult Ballet I
Shannon Pickett
BEGINNER, ADULTS/9TH GRADE & UP
The adult dance program offers a variety of techniques for those experiencing dance for the first time as well as those who wish to continue a life-long interest in dance. Instructors specifically organize classes to emphasize progress over perfection and strive to inspire a joy of motion and expression. SU-CDAB11: Mon, 6/6-7/25, 6:45PM-8PM, 7 wks, $91 ($81.90)
Adult Ballet II/III Paige Comparato INTERMEDIATE, ADULTS/9TH GRADE & UP
Adult Ballet II/III is for adults with prior ballet experience. SU-CDAB24: Thu, 6/9-7/28, 6:30PM-8PM, 8 wks, $120 ($108)
Adult Hip-Hop
Rauly Duenas
ALL LEVELS, ADULTS/9TH GRADE & UP
Intermediate skills in rhythms and vocabulary are practiced. Lessons will focus on identifying rhythmic patterns and structures, syncopation, counter rhythms, and call and response. Rudimentary tap dance sequences such as time-steps and technical components of more complex vocabulary are regularly rehearsed. SU-CDYT22: Tue, 7/5-7/26, 5PM-6PM, 4 wks, $44 ($39.60)
modern
(OPEN /CLASS CARD ACCEPTED)
Pilates for Adults Lorna Jarrett ALL LEVELS, CLASS CARD ACCEPTED AS LONG AS SPOTS REMAIN AVAILABLE
Adults/9th Grade & Up Lorna: SU-CDAP6: Sat, 6/11-7/30, 9AM10AM, 8 wks, $88 ($79.20)
Modern
Monika Ivy
ALL LEVELS, 5TH – 12TH GRADE
This class will explore movement and concepts found within Graham, Limon, Horton, and other standard modern techniques. Move as the 20th century great Americanpioneers did and learn how they danced! SU-CDYM1: Mon, 6/6-7/25, 6:45PM7:45PM, 7 wks, $77 ($69.30)
It’s not just for youth! This class is brand new for our adults who have style and enjoy grooving to the beat. Give it a try this summer! SU-CDAHH3: Wed, 6/8-7/27, 6PM-7PM, 8 wks, $88 ($79.20)
Adult Jazz
Donna Jo Harkrider
ALL LEVELS, ADULTS/9TH GRADE & UP
This class will focus on fun and energetic jazz fundamentals. Covering isolations, turns, leaps and short choreography ... you will have a blast! SU-CDAJ4: Thu, 6/9-6/30, 7PM-8PM, 4 wks, $44 ($39.60)
Adult Modern
Monika Ivy
ALL LEVELS, ADULTS/9TH GRADE & UP
This class will explore movement and concepts found within Graham, Limon, Horton, and other standard modern techniques. Move as the 20th century great American-pioneers did and learn how they danced! SU-CDAM1: Mon, 6/6-7/25, 7:45PM-8:45PM, 7 wks, $77 ($69.30)
Adult Tap
Donna Jo Harkrider
ALL LEVELS, ADULTS/9TH GRADE & UP
Come take this up-beat class and make your own sounds. From Fred Astaire to Savion Glover, this class will cover a wide range of rhythm. This class is open to all talent levels. SU-CDAT4: Thu, 7/7-7/28, 7PM-8PM, 4 wks, $44 ($39.60)
summer dance camps performances little movers
Animals Around the World | Donna Jo Harkrider
ALL LEVELS, AGES 3 - 5 YRS
Go on a global adventure, grooving with animals from around the world! From the Polar Bears in the chilly arctic circle, to the lions in sunny Africa, this fun-filled movement camp will get your little one imitating nature’s most adorable creatures! SU-DYLM: Mon-Fri, 6/13-6/17, 9:15AM-11:15AM, 1 wk, $85 ($76.50)
hip-hop camps
Hip Hop Hit or Miss!/Step Up Your Game! | James “Sug Easy” Singleton,
ALL LEVELS, ENTERING GRADES 3RD - 6TH
Rauly Duenas It’s back! But this time, it’s not only just for the guys. Don’t miss out on learning top-notch moves and rhythm that will keep you dancing for weeks. This camp is designed to teach you the ins and outs of hip-hop including its music, art, and fascinating history. Students will explore dance as well as choreography, art, and beatbox. There will be a showing at 11:30am on the final day. Hit or Miss! (girls), SU-DYGHH: Mon-Fri, 6/6-6/10, 9AM-12:30PM, 1 wk, $100 ($90) Step Up Your Game! (boys), SU-DYBHH: Mon-Fri, 6/6-6/10, 9AM-12:30PM, 1 wk, $100 ($90)
ballet/jazz/tap
Create! Performance Dance Camp | Cynthia Crews, Paige Comparato
DANCERS SHOULD HAVE AT LEAST 1YR OF DANCE EXPERIENCE, ENTERING GRADES 1ST - 4TH
Combining both technique classes with choreography and performance sessions, students receive technical training while creating their own studio dance production, from movement to costume design. Students should enroll in their primary dance of choice and will have the opportunity to choose a second dance style on the first day of camp. All students will participate in design and performance sessions. On the last day of camp, there will be a final performance in Studio 206 open to family members. Ballet Primary SU-DYCCB: Mon-Fri, 7/18/2015-7/29/2015, 9AM-12:30PM, 2 wks, $200 ($180) Jazz Primary: SU-DYCCJ: Mon-Fri, 7/18/2015-7/29/2015, 9AM-12:30PM, 2 wks, $200 ($180) Tap Primary: SU-DYCCT: Mon-Fri, 7/18/2015-7/29/2015, 9AM-12:30PM, 2 wks, $200 ($180)
master classes are open to dancers in the greater region who meet the age and level requirement. Musical Theatre Jazz Dance Master Class INTERMEDIATE, 6TH – 12TH GRADE
Melissa Mendl
Join visiting guest artist, Melissa Mendl, for an upbeat master class in Musical Theatre Jazz Dance! Dancers must have at least one year of prior dance experience and be 12-19 years old. Melissa has performed with Andy Williams, The Radio City Christmas Spectacular, Regent Seven Seas and Holland-America Cruise Lines, Oklahoma City Ballet, Ballet Magnificat! and Tulsa Ballet. SU-DYIMSJY: Sat, 6/25, 1PM-2:30PM, 1 day, $15 ($13.50)
department of dance School of the Arts
lawrence dance intensives summer ballet 2016 provides professional
instruction from leading world class teachers and guest artists such as Ashley Brittingham, Jerel Hilding, Willie Lenoir, Ellie Goudie-Averill, and Sean Duus. Classes will be held at the University of Kansas’ spacious dance studios and will feature top-notch instruction in ballet technique, turns and leaps, pointe, variations, modern, contemporary jazz, pilates, and speciality classes such as music for dancers, nutrition, and more. KANSAS UNIVERSITY CAMPUS-ROBINSON CENTER
Must be 12-21 years of age and Intermediate/Advanced level with at least 2 years prior dance experience. On the first day, dancers will be placed into an appropriate level for their ability. Dancers enrolled in the full intensive will have additional rehearsals led by one of three choreographers and perform in a final showcase open to the public on June 17th. Enroll by May 18 and receive a discount of $25. Enrollment closes on Thursday, June 2. Apply for a scholarship by attending the Scholarship Audition on April 9. SU-DYSBIF (Full/2-week): Mon-Fri, 6/6-6/17, 9AM-4PM, 2 wks, $495 SU-DYSBIH (Half/1-week): Mon-Fri, 6/6-6/10, 9AM-2:15PM, 1 wk, $275
school of dance LAWRENCE BALLET THEATRE PRESENTS: EMERGENCE APRIL 15 & 16 7:30PM $15 ADULT $12.50 SENIOR $10 STUDENT
The Arts Center’s pre-professional ballet company presents an engaging concert featuring choreography by artistic director Cynthia Crews and visiting guest choreographers Kelly Brunk, Juliet Remmers, and Denise Williams. The performance includes Stravinsky’s romantic ballet, The Firebird, an enchanting story of Prince Ivan, a magical Firebird and their encounter with the evil magician, Kastchei. SCHOOL OF DANCE GALA: MOVE. STRENGTHEN. INSPIRE. MAY 20 | 7 PM $15 ADULT/$12 SENIORS/$8 CHILD This annual event features highlights from the Lawrence Ballet Theatre, Dance Education Resident, Ellie Goudie-Averill, and guest artists Julie Benirschke (Central Illinois Ballet) and Randy Herrera (Houston Ballet). There will be a reception preceding the concert to honor the graduating seniors and Carmine Ballere Scholarship recipients. SCHOOL OF DANCE END-OF-YEAR SHOWCASE PERFORMANCES MAY 27 | 5:30PM, 7:30PM MAY 28 | 10AM, 12PM, 2PM, 7PM $6, AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE APRIL 2016 Held each year in May, the End of Year Showcases are a crucial component of the dance curriculum and demonstrate the artistic growth of every student and class. Join the School of Dance in celebrating a successful year!
technical theatre
(4TH-12 GRADE)
Samaria Fleig, Jennifer Walker, Technician Trainers Guided by industry professionals, tech theatre students will learn the basics of “behind the scenes”, specializing in the area that they are most interested in: lighting, painting, carpentry, sound, costume, property, etc.
JUNE TECH PROGRAM Beauty and the Beast, Jr. + Much Ado About Nothing SU-CTJUNE $200 ($180) May 31-June 27, 9:30AM - 1PM (first two weeks, no class Memorial Day), Monday-Friday; then Beauty and the Beast, Jr. rehearsals TBA and performance times; and finally May 31-June 15 Much Ado About Nothing rehearsals TBA and performance times.
JULY TECH PROGRAM Midsummer Night’s Dream: The Movie + Into the Woods SU-CTJULY $200 ($180) July 5-July 20, 9:30AM - 1PM (first two weeks, no class Memorial Day), Monday-Friday; then Midsummer Night’s Dream: The Movie rehearsals TBA and performance times; and finally July 5-July 27 Into the Woods rehearsals TBA and performance times.
summer intern program (8TH-12TH GRADE & UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS)
Join us for this brand new and exciting opportunity! Summer Youth Theatre Intern students will learn what it takes to become future theatre leaders. This program will provide students with opportunities for professional skill-building, resume’ building, and collegiate audition preparation. Students can specialize in the area that they are most interested in: stage management, technical theatre, directing, marketing, teaching, acting, etc. To be considered, please send your resume and interest letter to Elizabeth Sullivan at elizabeth@lawrenceartscenter.org by May 7, 2016.
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summer youth theatre auditions
MUCH ADO ABOUT FAIRY TALES! For more than 30 years, Summer Youth Theatre has been a premier theatre program creating full-scale theatre productions presenting diverse material, from cutting edge plays to Broadway classics. Summer Youth Theatre is a performance-based theatre arts program for youth grades 1 through 12. Professional directors, choreographers, musicians, and theatre technicians observe Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts National Theatre Education Standards while working with youth to produce high quality shows performed for enthusiastic, often sold-out audiences. Most importantly, SYT youth have fun, make new friends, and create memories that last a lifetime! ACTOR/DANCER AUDITIONS May 1 | Grades 4-12 2pm, 3pm, or 4pm, Main Stage Prepared audition is expected. Please call the Arts Center, 785.843.2787 to sign up for a one hour time slot in advance.
Actors/Singers should prepare a monologue under 1 minute and 16 bars of a Broadway or popular song. Accompanist will be provided; please bring sheet music. Dress freely with dance or tennis shoes. All Actor/Singers will participate in dance audition.
SUMMER DANCE ENSEMBLE AUDITIONS May 1 | 1:30-3:30pm, Studio 206 CALLBACKS May 1, 2, 3 | 5-9pm
JUNE PROGRAM
JULY PROGRAM
SYT JUNIOR + SUMMER DANCE ENSEMBLE : 4TH-8TH GRADE
SYT JUNIOR: 4TH-8TH GRADE
Directed by Ric Averill Rehearsals: 4 weeks, June 6-June 30, 1-5pm
Directed by Trish Averill Neuteboom Rehearsals: 3 weeks, July 5-July 21, 1-5 PM Performances, Thursday, July 21, 7pm, Friday, July 22, 7pm; Saturday, July 23, 3pm
DISNEY’S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, JR.
Summer Dance Ensemble will be the core dance members of the production. Limited to 25 dancers. Choreography by Melissa Mendl Rehearsals: 2 weeks, June 20–24, 9am–noon, June 27–30, 1–5pm Performances, Thursday, June 30, 7pm Friday July 1, 7 pm; Saturday, July 2, 3pm & 7pm SYT SENIOR: 8TH-12TH GRADE
SHAKESPEARE’S MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING
Directed by Elizabeth Sullivan REHEARSALS 3 weeks, May 31st – June 15th M-F 4-10 PM PERFORMANCES Thursday, June 16, 7:30pm, Friday, June 17, 7:30pm, Saturday, June 18, 7:30pm, Sunday, June 19, 3pm
MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM: THE MOVIE
SYT SENIOR: 8TH-12TH GRADE
SONDHEIM’S INTO THE WOODS
Directed by Ellen Anthony Moore With 16 principal roles, this production will include a special musical showcase of our own Fractured Fairy Tales and Broadway Songs called “Out of the Woods” on Saturday, July 30, at 3pm. REHEARSALS 4 weeks, July 5 – July 27, 4-10pm PERFORMANCES Thursday, July 28, 7:30pm, Friday July 29, 7:30pm; Saturday, July 30, 7:30pm; Sunday, July 31, 3pm FULL SHOW DESCRIPTIONS ON PAGES 28-29
summer youth theatre rookies: 1st-4th grade THE TRUE STORY OF THE THREE LITTLE PIGS
THE TRUE STORY OF THREE BILLY GOATS GRUFF
Written by Ric Averill Directed by Becky O’Keefe The True Story of the Three Little Pigs, written especially for our youngest up-and-coming actors. Ric Averill ensures that every student will have several lines and the entire audience will be amused as the Big Bad Wolf makes the case that he was only trying to help the Pigs. Other Forest animals take sides as the action unfolds in this comic “fractured” fairy tale. Rehearsals: 2 weeks, 9am-noon, Mon–Fri, May 31–June 10 Performance at 11AM, Saturday June 11th $5 donation at the door. Black Box Theater.
Written by Ric Averill Directed by Jeanne Averill The True Story of the Three Billy Goats Gruff. Ric Averill pens another expose for 1st-4th graders in July. The Troll is the good guy in this tale as he’s bullied by three Billy Goats. Other farm and fanciful creatures round out the cast in this fun and frivolous cautionary “fractured” fairy tale. REHEARSALS 2 weeks, 9am-noon Mon–Fri, July 5–15 PERFORMANCE 11 am Saturday, July 16 $5 donation at the door. Black Box Theater.
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940 LIVE! PRESENTS IRIS DEMENT APRIL 20 | 7:30 PM $29.50 ADVANCE $34.50 DAY OF
Iris DeMent is known as both one of the great voices and one of the great songwriters in contemporary folk music. Beginning with her 1992 debut album, “Infamous Angel,” which was hailed as “an essential album of the 1990’s” by Rolling Stone, DeMent released a series of stellar records that earned her multiple Grammy nominations, as well as the respect of peers like John Prine, Steve Earle, and Emmylou Harris, who all invited her to collaborate. Opening for DeMent will be Indie-Americana songstress Pieta Brown. O’CONNOR COMPANY, INC., PILLER FAMILY FOUNDATION
INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR YOUTH MUSICIANS WINNERS CONCERT
SATURDAY, JULY 16, 7:30PM
940 LIVE! PRESENTS ALAN FERBER WITH KU JAZZ ENSEMBLE MAY 5 | 7:30 PM $15 ADULTS / $10 STUDENTS
Alan Ferber is a world famous jazz trombonist. “For the last four years, Alan Ferber has been recognized as one of the leading trombonists of his generation in Down Beat magazine’s International Critics’ Poll and Readers’ Poll. He has released five albums as a bandleader, all of which blur traditional boundaries through an intriguing mix of influences. The Wall Street Journal affectionately describes his music as “somehow both old school and cutting edge.” This production is a co-production with The University of Kansas. http://www.alanferber.com/
IIYM is an American organization dedicated to creating world-class opportunities for youth musicians from around the globe. This special winners’ concert will showcase some of the finest youth pianists this community has to offer. Tickets available at the door.
SHAKESPEARE’S MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING
DISNEY’S BEAUTY & THE BEAST, JR.
JUNE 16, 17, 18 | 7:30 PM JUNE 19 | 3 PM $10 ADULTS / $7.50 STUDENTS
JUNE 30 & JULY 1 | 7 PM JULY 2 | 3 PM & 7 PM $10 ADULTS / $7.50 STUDENTS
Directed by Elizabeth Sullivan Young lovers Claudio and Hero fall in love and are to be married in one week. To pass the time, they conspire with Don Pedro to set a “lover’s trap” for Benedick, an arrogant confirmed bachelor, and Beatrice, his favorite sparring partner. Meanwhile, the evil Don Jon conspires to break up the wedding by accusing Hero of infidelity. In the end, though, it all turns out to be “much ado about nothing.”
Music by Alan Menken Lyrics by Howard Ashman & Tim Rice Book by Linda Woolverton Directed by Ric Averill In Beauty and the Beast Jr., the brainy and beautiful girl Belle yearns to escape her provincial life... and her brute of a suitor, Gaston. However, Belle gets more adventure than she wanted when she becomes a captive in the Beast’s enchanted castle! Dancing flatware, menacing wolves, and singing furniture fill the stage with thrills in this beloved fairy tale about very different people finding strength in one another and learning how to love.
STORY SLAM: REAL STORIES, LIVE & UNCENSORED. APRIL 8 WAITING MAY 13 GRAND SLAM Adults, 18+ only. Live music & social hour starts at 7pm. Slam starts at 7:30pm. Cocktails throughout.
Extraordinary, witty, suspenseful: whatever yarns you have, spin them at this don’t-miss occasion to hear and share whoppers, MOTH–style, the second Friday of each month. Raconteurs step up to the mic to bring laughs, tears, surprise, amazement, and the occasional awkward moment. All are welcome; bring a tale to tell on the theme for the evening, or just come to eavesdrop. Never the same story, or evening, twice. Story Slammers: Story Slam is on hiatus during the summer months of June and July to allow Slammers ample time to get themselves into situations that generate a year’s worth of new stories to tell. Have a great summer & see you in August!
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www.freestatefestival.org MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM: THE MOVIE JULY 21 & 22 | 7 PM JULY 23 | 3 PM $10 ADULTS / $7.50 STUDENTS
From Shakespeare by Will Averill Directed by Trish Averill Neuteboom Hollywood stars, paparazzi, and fairies collide in this streamlined, multi-media enhanced version of Shakespeare’s Midsummer Night’s Dream. Combining an abridged version of the original text with film and Powerpoint slides, this adaptation is a fresh and hilarious take on the beloved comedy about mismatched couples under the spell of a love potion -- set to the flashing lights of the world of movies.
INTO THE WOODS JULY 28, 29, 30 | 7:30 PM JULY 31 | 3 PM $10 ADULTS / $7.50 STUDENTS
Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by James Lapine Directed by Ellen Anthony Moore A musical intertwining several classic fairy tales and familiar characters, this origianl tale follows the story of a childless baker and his wife on their quest to begin a family. Exploring the consequences wishes and quests, the main characters weave through a narrative that takes them them through “Little Red Riding Hood”, “Jack and the Beanstalk”, “Rapunzel”, and “Cinderella”, to confront a witch who has placed a curse on them.
The Lawrence Arts Center’s Free State Festival is a week-long multidisciplinary arts festival that brings the very best in film, music, art, and ideas to the Lawrence Cultural District each June. This year’s festival includes appearances by comedian and television star Maria Bamford, Radiolab founder and co-host Jad Abumrad, and artist and activist Aurora Robson. More announcements coming soon! Visit www.freestatefestival.org for a growing schedule of 2016 Festival concerts, films, performances, and events. VIP passes and Film passes are on sale now!
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