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MONDAY, MAY 4, 2015
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arts & features
HOROSCOPES
Aries (March 21-April 19) Today is a 6 A deadline looms. Something that looks good in theory doesn't work in practice. Changes require adaptations. Listen to an expert. Focus on the job at hand and let family know if plans change.
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
Today is a 7
Gemini (May 21-June 20) Today is on 8
Invent the next phase together. Pay off bills before getting a treat. Take advantage of an opportunity without risking great expense. Check out the competition. Invest in a shared dream.
Germin (May 21-June 20)
Today is an 8
Balance new work with old responsibilities. Don't let someone cute talk you into being bad. Avoid controversy.
Team up with a genius. Form a creative partnership.
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
Today is a 7
Embrace your creative inspiration. Clean up before starting a new mess. Expect travel or shipping delays. Collaborate with someone who has what you need. Avoid risk and expense.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
Today is a 6
Family needs take precedence. Your services are in great demand, with a temporary setback. Reaffirm a commitment. Provide leadership. Prepare your home for fun with beloved people.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
Today is a 7
Virgo (Aug. 25-Sept. 22)
Today is a 7
Shift your research. A turning point arises in your creative expression. Give your word and follow through. Resistance from above could slow progress. Continue to hold your standards high.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
Today is an 8
Today is an 8
Creativity blossoms along with
profitable new opportunities.
Share your concerns with
someone who always tells the
truth. Don't worry if you don't
know how. You can do it.
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
Today is an 8
A turning point arises with your personal priorities and obligations. Clarify what you want. Write down some objectives. Make plans now for action later.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
Today is a 5.
Today is a 5 Emotional release provides freedom. Reassure someone Don't ask for favors or take risks now. Take time to plan. Meditate on the desired result Ritual and symbolism add beauty and meaning.
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
Today is a 7
Get invited to participate in a new phase of a group project.
Don't take on more than you can complete. The competition is strong. Save funds to upgrade equipment.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
Today is a 6
Work could interfere with
family time. Your professional
status is on the rise. Take
leadership. Cut the fluff.
Postpone travel. Get your team
involved. Contribute to a good
cause together.
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
Today is a 7
Plan an educational journey.
Handle a financial consider-
ation. Finish previous work, so
you're free to begin. If annoyed,
take a walk outside.
Kansas Food Truck Festival draws a crowd
KELLY CORDINGLEY
@kellycordingley
restival goers line up at at a food truck early in the evening. The Kansas Food Truck Festival took place on Saturday from 5 to 10 p.m.Around 15 food trucks were set up, and local bands played during the festival.
FRANK WFIRICH/KANSAN
With hundreds of people flocking to the 800 block of Pennsylvania Street for the second Lawrence Food Truck Festival on Saturday, May 2. the vendors were swamped with hungry and excited foodies. Ticket proceeds went to Just Food, an organization that fights hunger in Douglas County. This was a great event to stuff your face for a good cause.
Between live music, 15 food carts and the beautiful weather, Saturday seemed to go off without a hitch.
I was looking for something
My first order of business was the main course. Bochi, an asian-inspired food truck featuring stuffed chicken wings and fried rice, was exactly what I needed after a long day of writing a 12-page paper. The MeKong sauce, a peanut-based sauce, wasn't too sweet or too dry. It was perfect, as were the crab rangoons. The wonton part wasn't too tough or thick, but carried more of a melt-in-your-mouth consistency. The chicken fried rice was delicious, as well. It had a flavor that wasn't sweet or tangy, but was something new that made me crave more.
The next order of business was to mooch off other people's food. The chicken nachos at Indios Carbonsitos were nothing to write home about, but they had an extra pinch of spiciness that I didn't expect. They were fairly run-of-the-mill nachos, but were fun to eat and walk around with, nonetheless. The churros, on the other hand, were soft and sweet and covered in cinnamon-sugary goodness.
"THE SECOND YEAR WAS A CLEAR SUCCESS, MAYBE MORE THAN THE VENDORS ANTICIPATED ITWOULD BE."
that really encompassed a true food truck experience, so I went to Deco Street Eats. The truck had run out of several options by 9:30 p.m., when I was in line. So I ended up ordering a nice platter of various cheeses, grapes and Italian cuts of meat. It wasn't my first choice, but it was oddly refreshing and served as a nice end to my food-filled evening.
Now, for the main reason I was drawn to the Food Truck Festival: the locally based creme brulee cart, Torched
Goodness. It offers various kinds of creme brulee; vanilla, sea salt caramel, chocolate infused with various fruits and flavors; and more. I'd never been to its cart in Lawrence before and sadly still haven't. I shouldn't have waited so long to get creme brulee because my dream come true in food truck form ran out before I could get any.
The second year was a clear success, maybe more than the vendors anticipated it would be. Torched Goodness, along with several others, sold out early but customers didn't seem to mind. The gorgeous weather, fun people and plethora of food options made this a fantastic Saturday night, and I anticipate next year will be even better — with more creme brulee.
Edited by Samantha Darling
Heading to prom after the festival, high school students Kerry Thomas and Goldie Archmedier pose for a photo. The second annual Kansas Food Truck Festival took place on Saturday from 5 to 10 p.m. Many vendors sold out early in the night due to large crowds.
FRANK WEIRICH/KANSAN
MXM2015 brings local music pros together
LILY GRANT
@lilygrant_UDK
Members of the music industry - local musicians, management teams, talent scouts and music lovers joined forces this past Friday and Saturday to put on the second annual MixMaster Music Conference & Showcase. Gathering 'people in the industry to share information and network,' #MXM2015 was organized to support local music and advance the music community in Lawrence and the surrounding area.
Dylan Guthrie, lead singer of local band Pink Royal, has attended the conference both years. His band has gained success since last year's conference, with the recent release of its album "Taps" and a show the band played at the Granada.
"I can't even tell you how
helpful [the conference] is to me and to others," he said. "Everyone's scribbling down notes and networking. Everyone was incredibly friendly and open. Music and strategies for success shouldn't be a competition, even though music, in some ways, feels competitive. What's cool about events like this is that they bring the musical community together in this way that is mutually beneficial."
The conference began on Friday with production workshops at Lawrence Public Library's Sound + Vision Studio, including a master class with local music producers. The day ended with "Songwriter Night" at Five Bar & Tables, where local musicians played their own music and covered other songs.
Saturday's festivities began at noon with a session where music professionals discussed
DYLAN GUTHRIE
Lead singer of Pink Royal
"There's a lot that goes into making sure that we're getting some sort of compensation for the work that we've put our blood, sweat and tears into," Guthrie said.
Musicians learned how important it is to have a strong, supportive team of people who manage a band or artist. Attendees were also taught
the industry and issues pertaining to copyright, live streaming music and how to insure every member of an artist's team is being paid fairly.
how to get a musician's name out there by networking and using social media.
The conference ended with an event called "Demo Dip", where musicians who brought a demo of their music could have it played aloud for 30-45 seconds, and a panel of music journalists and industry experts responded with honest, helpful feedback. Chris Haghirian, who works for INK Magazine and Kansas Cityarea music station 90.9 The Bridge, was one of the panelist for Demo Dip. He said the panel offered critique and let the musicians know what they could do with their music.
Guthrie said his biggest takeaway from the event was learning how to build a team of people who are invested to advocate for his band and appreciated Nick Carswell, head of Silly Goose Records, for putting the event on.
"I'm blown-away impressed with the work Nick did bring all these people together," Guthrie said. "He's set a bar for the musical community that we all need to strive for."
Haghirian said the best part about MXM is that Carswell created an event and environment where bands have the full attention of people in the media that can play their music, write about their music or photograph their live gigs.
"It itars down the walls and cuts through a long string of perhaps unanswered emails because we're all in the room together now," Haghirian said. "I suggest all young bands and young musicians make plans to attend MXM2016 and take advantage of the opportunity that Nick [Carswell] has created for them to help start their band on a better path."
Edited by Yu Kyung Lee
QUICK QUESTION
On Saturday, the Kansan caught up with Hayley Loufek, a senior from Aurora, Ill., and Sloan Bengtston, a sophomore from Austin, Texas. The two are friends and both are current members of KU Genuine Imitation, an A Cappella group on campus. They were in Anschutz library hanging up fliers for the organization when The Kansan caught up with them and asked about their experiences with Genuine Imitation.
What's your best piece of advice for other students interested in getting involved with a student organization on campus?
"Throw yourself out there. Don't be afraid to just go in and audition for something or say you're interested in something."
SLOAN BENGTSTON Sophomore from Austin, Texas
"I would say just seek them [student organizations] out if you think it might be interesting, and try it yourself. I met most of my friends through those organizations, so if you don't have someone to join with you, that's OK because you will probably meet people along the way."
HAYLEY LOUFEK
Senior from Aurora, Ill.
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