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THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
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THURSDAY, AUG. 23, 2001
Liberty Hall, 642 Massachusetts St., features live performances, films and a video store. The historic hall had gone through a number of transformations through the years.
Students hit Mass St. en masse
Mass St. offers daytime shops nighttime revelry for students
By Mandalee Meisner Javplay writer
Jayplay writer
Oscar Wilde took his 19th century stroll on his only visit to the city.
Carrie Nation walked down it. So did William Clark Quantrill, along with the hundreds of drunken men following him during his raid.
Today, the tradition continues as scores of visitors, college students and Lawrence residents take in the sights and sounds of Massachusetts Street, just five blocks east of the University of Kansas campus.
Affectionately called "Mass" by locals, the undisputed main street of Lawrence is usually teeming with pedestrians and drivers as the entertainment-loving population makes the rounds.
hip pop "Mass is a hotbed for entertainment," said Cory Phillips, a 25-year-old street performer. "It reminds me of Venice Beach with the spirit and creativity. I remember it seemed like a circus when I first came here."
Sustaining a diversity of distractions to choose among — including clubs, coffee houses, concerts, bars, shopping opportunities and street performers like Phillips the downtown area continues to thrive while similar areas in other towns have witnessed severe declines in their own.
declines in the streets and sidewalks swarm with shoppers.
Establishments such as The Casbah, 803 Mass. St., African Adorned, 5 East 7th St. and Brits, 732 Mass. St., which offers customers a selection of British products, offer multicultural gifts, clothing and crafts so shoppers
Downtown Lawrence offers varied, tasty dining options
can get a taste of other countries.
"I like the fact that Mass has a lot of small-town shops and not Wal-Mart, KMart," said Andy Holzmeister, Salina sophomore. "It's not all-American. There's a lot of African and Middle eastern stuff."
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Mass St. also is the traditional gathering place of patrons searching for a late-night good time. Lawrence is known historically as a drinking town. In the early 1800s, most of the settlers were young men, so saloons were popular. Later in that century, Carrie Nation walked down Mass St. with her signature hatchet, entering barrooms to promote sobriety.
Today, KU students and others who are older than 21 can enjoy alcoholic drinks at many establishments on Mass St., including The Brown Bear, 729 Mass St., Quinton's, 615 Mass. St. and Jefferson's, 743 Mass St., just to name a few.
The historic Liberty Hall, 642 Mass. St., which has gone through many transformations through the years, features live bands and films, as well as a video rental store specializing in foreign and limited-release films. Oscar Wilde, the famous Irish dramatist, delivered a speech there on his 19th century tour of the United States.
Meghan Bailey, Evanston, Ill., senior, said "I just turned 21, so I'm looking forward to go to all of the bars and check them out. It's a lot of fun to go around to different bars to see what crowd is at this bar and that bar."
The nontraditional look and atmosphere inside Liberty Hall reflects its history as an auditorium, concert hall and theater.
Teller's restaurant, 746 Massachusetts, features northern Italian cuisine. Teller's housed a triptych by environmental artist Stan Herd and a unique lighting design.
By Thomas Holland Jayplay writer
Whether you've just moved into the residence halls or you're back for another year, eating out on Massachusetts Street has become traditional as the Rock Chalk chant.
Mass Street offers a variety of options that shape the unique atmospheres found during the morning shopping and evening nightlife hours. From pizza to ice cream to beer, Mass Street has something for everyone.
Keno's offers more than 40 toppings for pizzas, as well as sandwiches and other lunch items. The demand for unique toppings, such as spinach and broccoli, adds to the Papa Keno's experience.
For those new to Lawrence, guest satisfaction is a key for most restaurants. This principle is the driving force behind Papa Keno's, 1035 Massachusetts St.
The restaurant is building a beer garden in honor of its 10th anniversary this fall, said Andy Collinsworth, manager of Papa Keno's. The restaurant also will extend weekend service to cater to the Lawrence nightlife.
Recent hot nights in Lawrence may make a cold fare sound better. Sylas and Maddy's Home Made Ice Cream, 1014 Massachusetts St., has almost 40 different flavors, a concoction named Da Bomb, which fuses vanilla ice cream with Oreos, chocolate flakes and cookie dough for a superb taste. Other favorites include Graduation Day and Banana Nut Bread.
Teller's uses a wood-fired oven to cook some of its cuisine, giving it additional oak flavor. The special attention given to taste shows Teller's commitment to the customer. The full service bar also is available during the night.
An example of the Mass Street transition from daytime shopping center to nighttime hot spot can be seen with the Free State Brewery Company, 636 Massachusetts St.
Teller's restaurant offers an opportunity to celebrate special occasions or simply splurge in a high-class atmosphere. Teller's, 746 Massachusetts St., offers cosmopolitan architecture and sculptures that enhance the ambient mood.
During the day the establishment specializes in pasta and interesting local fare. At night the bar sells its own microbrew, featuring Kansas themes including John Brown, Sunflower and Copperhead ale.
Sylas and Maddy's also offers smoothies and milk shakes.
The Mad Greek, 907 Massachusetts St., offers Greek and Italian food in a cozy setting with old world influences which lead to a memorable eating experience.
Italian dishes and spaghetti come with the option of meat or vegetable sauces, and chicken Parmesan.
Free State showcases its beers on a weekly Monday night special, which lasts into the evening and is popular throughout the year.
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