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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2013
THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
CONSERVATION
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Potter Lake, shown here overgrown with algae, has needed dredging and other preservation efforts in recent years.
Potter Lake Project concert to promote campus beauty
DANI BRADY
dbrady@kansan.com
The KU Environs Club will be hosting their second annual Potter Lake Project benefit concert this Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. at the Potter Lake Dance Pavilion. The show will feature three local bands
Pink Royal, Rev Gusto and Off the Bench and all proceeds will help fund the Center for Sustainability's Replant Mount Oread project. The Center plans to plant trees outside Stauffer-Flint Hall in Spring 2014.
The Enviros Club hopes this benefit show will bring attention and awareness to the beautiful campus. They are encouraging
the usage and preservation of Potter Lake since the University is fortunate enough to have such a large green space. They also plan on reinforcing the significance of wildlife and explaining how Potter Lake has not been properly maintained for decades.
[Environs chose this organization [Center for Sustainability] because we are trying to educate people about the importance of green space on a college campus," said Emma Donachie, preservation coordinator for the KU Environs.
Donachie and her committee focus on preserving local ecosystems, including places such as Potter Lake and the KU Field Station,
that are dedicated to environmental research and education.
The concert will provide an entertaining atmosphere while educating attendees on the history of Potter Lake, the current status of the lake, and the reasons it has been deprived of proper maintenance.
Every $5 ticket will help educate people on the historical significance of Potter Lake, and help conserve the natural beauty of the campus. If that isn't enticing enough, a complimentary 2-for-1 Chipotle burrito card will be given with all ticket purchases.
- Edited by Duncan McHenry
CAMPUS
Emmy award-winner brings Mark Twain act to Lied Center
TOM DEHART
tdehart@kansan.com
Many University students have probably heard of Mark Twain—perhaps some even read one of his books in the past couple of years. Whether "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn," "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" or another one of his stories or essays that were written over 100 years ago, it was likely enough to get an idea of his writing style. However, students now have the opportunity to see Hal Holbrook perform his show "Mark Twain Tonight" at the Lied Center on Friday, Oct. 25.
For those who don't recognize the name Hal Holbrook right away, he is a multiple Emmy-winner, and is best known outside of "Mark Twain Tonight" for his roles in blockbuster movies such as "Into the Wild," "Men of Honor," "Wall Street" and, most recently, the biographical film "Lincoln," which was directed by Steven Spielberg. But these roles came long after he began character acting onstage as Mark Twain.
vaughan as Mark Twain. Holbrook began performing "Mark Twain Tonight" when he was a college student in 1954. Since then, he has achieved a large amount of success and was recognized by The New York Times as "the undisputed monarch of Mark Twain imperson-
ators" in 2001, and was said to be one of the biggest and most outstanding acts that will be coming to the Lied Center this school year.
Tim Van Leer, executive direc
"As he talks, there is a great deal of humor. There are poignant moments throughout the show."
TIM VAN LEER
Lied Center executive director
tor of the Lied Center, said Hal Holbrook has performed there in previous years and was brought back this year to celebrate its 20th anniversary.
"It's always an interesting evening because, you know, Hal Holbrook doesn't step on to the stage—Mark Twain does," Van Leer said. "So you get an opportunity to be a part of a presentation that Mark Twain would have given throughout his lifetime. What's really fascinating about the show is that what Mark Twain talked about 100 or so years ago is not very different from the things that are going on in the world now."
Aside from the show being a representation of Mark Twain's personality and a tribute to his
career as a writer and thinker, it also presents current affairs in an untraditional manner. Van Leer said this event is going to be one of the most popular of the season, and the box office has sold 1,500 tickets already.
"I think the idea that he shares thoughts on current affairs and things that are relevant to the country today are one of the reasons to see the show," Van Leer said. "As he talks, there is a great deal of humor. There are poignant moments throughout the show."
Student tickets are half-priced at $17-$22, and adult tickets are $35-$44, according to the Lied Center website. The event begins at 7:30 p.m.
— Edited by Duncan McHenry
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