ANSAN
5,2009
THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
WEDNESDAY, JULY 15, 2009
NEWS
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Check Kansan.com for an interactive Google map showing the different locations on the list.
Greg Jamerson, Wichita senior at WSU, throws a frisbee during a game of disc golf in Centennial Park. Jamerson said playing the park's 18 holes was "better than staying in and playing video games."
3 Frisbee Golf $
Frisbee Golf at Centennial Park is more casually known as "Frolling." Centennial Park is a Professional Disc Golf Association course located at Ninth and Iowa Streets. The course offers 18 holes of woodsy terrain and openings. Anyone can play with regular frisbees or use professional golf discs, can be bought at Sunflower Bike Shop for about $10. The entrance and lot are located on Rockledge Road.
4 Two-for-One Tuesdays
$$$
Above: Alex Bergin, Leawood senior, hands an ice cream cone to a customer while working at Sylas and Maddy's, 1014 Massachusetts, Sunday night. The ice cream parlor offers two-for-One Tuesdays with a KUJD. Below: Liberty Hall offers two-for-one prices for movie tickets on Tuesdays.
"Liberty Hall is unique in Lawrence because we offer foreign films and concerts. We're not your typical theater."
JEREMIAH JOHNSON Liberty Hall Projectionist
Make downtown a nightly event starting at Sylas and Maddy's, 1014 Massachusetts St., a Lawrence original homemade ice cream store. On Tuesday nights after 6, students can get two ice creams for the price of one with their KUID. Walk north on Massachusetts Street and catch a flick at liberty Hall, 644 Massachusetts St., which also offers a Tuesday night special of two tickets for the price of one. For showtimes, visit www.libertyhall.net.
The Wonder Fair gallery operated by KU alum Eric Dobbins offers exhibitions by local artists and also serves as shop where customers can purchase a variety of art objects.
5 Art galleries and cafe walk $$$
"Downtown Lawrence is like a mini city. It needs cultural outlets like art."
ZACH HANGAUER Lawrence collage artist
Massachusetts Street is also nice to stroll down during the day. It is home to a variety of free art galleries and cafes with daily drink specials."Zaguar Collages"is an art gallery located in the basement of the Casbah Market at 803 Massachusetts Street. You can visit the Nice Cafe in the back of the market and enjoy an organic patty or smoothie. Down the street, Signs of Life, 722 Massachusetts Street, is more than just a gallery. It's also a bookstore, music venue, coffee and smoothie shop.
6 Picnic at Potter Lake $
"Potter Lake is scenic and beautiful, especially during the summer when no one is around. It's a convenient place to have a great lunch date."
KEYARASH JAHANIAN 2007 graduate
Offering a scenic view of campus, Potter Lake can be an ideal spot for an afternoon
Feel like getting out of the house for lunch or dinner, but don't have the extra cash? Pack a basket full of your favorite sandwiches, fruits and drinks, grab a blanket and head to Potter Lake. The scenic location offers tons of private nooks for romantic dates or sit in the open field and catch some rays.
7 Sunfire Ceramics $$$
"We offer a lot of different pieces to decorate. You paint it, we glaze it, and then you can come pick it up when it's ready. A variety of people come in here, like families and students."
LIVVY SCHMIDT Free State senior
Sierra Amon,
Lawrence freshman,
glazes pottery at
Sunfire Ceramics,
located 1002 New
Hampshire street,
Sunday afternoon.
Inside this little cottage located at 1002 New Hampshire St. is a variety of pottery from which to choose to paint and glaze. Show your creative side by painting in the ceramics studio or taking a fused glass class. Pottery projects average $6- $12 and glass projects are $10-$12, which includes instruction, materials, painting and firing. For more information visit www.sunfireceramics.com.