HUGHES FROM PAGE 7
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the themes and impulses in his work until you look at how his Kansas childhood propelled the explorations of his writing career," said Darren Canady, an English professor and playwright at the University.
The documentary is composed of two parts, one focusing on his life and the other on his writings. As of now, Jelks said, it will be composed of interviews, clips and images of Hughes
"We need to get creative and create how we are going to speak to young audience through Hughes' voice." Jelks said.
The filmmakers will look for young actors and young voices in Hollywood to help with the film. Jelks said he is looking for hip-hop types, whose modern voice could help bring out Langston's poetry.
life and narration while also trying to speak to a young, modern audience.
Canady is one the writers of the film and said his involvement in the film started with Jelsks, who he referred to as the "mad genius" of the film.
"One could argue that Langston's poetry and verse
were predecessors to hiphop in the '70s and other things," Jelks said. "We will reach out to kids that will come of age when the film comes out and reach out to the film industry as a whole."
Hughes' life," Canady said. "Certainly, when your subject has such a rich, varied and historic output as Hughes', you could take any number of approaches, but we want to make sure we choose one that highlights what makes him still one of the most vital writers in American history."
While the filmmakers continue to think of conceptual ideas, they will try setting up fundraising efforts to fund this documentary.
"We're working hard to revise and refine what exactly is the story we're telling about Langston
"We've got this far, and we're lucky," Jelks said.
"The competition is fierce, and we're lucky to have gotten this far because most documentaries and films don't get this far."
A group of scholars who helped work on the documentary will hold a panel at the Free State Festival at the Lawrence Arts Center, located at 940 New Hampshire St., from June 20-25 talking about the documentary and his life and writings.
As of now, it's just a process of finding footage and finding the right people for
the film. Davis, Jelks and Canady will look through other people's collections of Hughes work and see if anything can help with the film. The remaining preliminary work for the documentary will take place over the course of the remaining year.
- Edited by Samantha Harms
Miceli's Italian Market brings unique Italian flavor
► RYAN MILLER
@Ryanmiller_UKD
A Lawrence couple has recently opened up an Italian deli with the intent of making something unlike anything in the Lawrence food scene right now.
Jess and Renee Maceli opened Miceli's Italian Market and Deli, located at 3300 W. Sixth St., on Dec. 1, and offer a wide variety of meats, cheeses and even cookies, many of which are imported from Italy and can't be found elsewhere in Lawrence. They also make their own meatballs, sauces and soups.
Jess became inspired to open his own deli after growing up with a rich Italian heritage in Frontenac, Kan. near a place called Pallucca's Meat Market and Deli.
"Lawrence didn't really
The Maciel bought the location around a year ago which also includes a convenience store located across the building. The convenience store opened up last July, with the actual deli following in December.
have anything like this and it's a little unique," Jess said. "It's just something we've been wanting to do for quite a while."
Lawrence is a unique town. We've got the University here so all these different people from different states and countries coming here..."
The two have plans in the works for the deli which include tweaking the menu and various expansions like a potential drive-thru, a larger market, and the ability to make their own sausages.
The couple said they hope visitors get a unique taste and experience with their butcher paper wrapped sandwiches and freshly cut high quality imported meats.
Renee Maceli
Owner, Miceli's Italian
Market and Deli
"Just making [visitors] them feel like 'oh this reminds me of my childhood back home.' That's what I hope they take away from it. I mean we do it kind of old school. We wrap our sandwiches in butcher paper, a lot of people think that's pretty neat," Renee said.
"We needed two people to do that. It's a full-time job really just to get it going," Jess said.
Jess said they try to stay unique by offering a wide variety of products that are imported. Some of their
"We wanted to try to carry something that nobody else is carrying, and I think there's several things we're carrying that other people [in Lawrence] are, but as a whole, the majority of the things are unique to us," Jess said.
Renee said that she enjoyed being able to do her own thing for the market.
meat is from Volpi, a company based in St. Louis.
One of the biggest challenges the two faced opening the deli was being able to focus on opening both the deli and the convenience store.
ing part was when I finally came on board and helped him get this part up and going," Renee said. "I was able to create all these different sandwiches and things like that and I really like that. That was rewarding for me to be able to finally get to do what I wanted to do."
Jess said doing research on meats and cheeses in advance, and being prepared was crucial for opening their deli.
For me the reward-
The Macelis said they felt Lawrence was a good location because of the unique community here.
it." said Jess.
"Do some research and be prepared to put a lot of time and effort. It's not something that you think you're going to do one day and work three-to-four hours a day because you own it. You're going to work more than that. Be willing to make the sacrifice to do
"Lawrence is a unique town. We've got the University here so all these different people from different states and countries coming here, so I think it's a good fit for it," Renee said.
Jess said the variety of people and support for local businesses sets Lawrence apart from other cities.
["There's] all different walks of life coming through here. I think that's what sets it apart, and the Lawrence community, hometown people, really put forth the effort to support their own local [businesses], and we've been here 20 years now, so I think we can call it our home," Jess said.
Ryan Miller/KANSAN
Miceli's Italian Market and Deli.
Miceli's Italian Market and Deli, open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays. The store will be having its official grand opening on April 15 and 16, with biscuits and gravy and tastings of their deli items.
- Edited by Michael Portman
Ryan Miller/KANSAN Renee (left) and Jess (right) Maceli, the owners of Miceli's.
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