thursday, august 28, 2003
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this week OUR BEST BETS FOR THE REST OF YOUR WEEK.
THURSDAY
Surprise! Here comes Robert Bradley. This soulful Detroit singer/songwriter and his Blackwater Surprise will hit up the Bottleneck tonight with their blend of rock, alternative and a voice that sounds like it's coming straight out of the bayou.
Tickets are $10 in advance, doors open at 8 p.m. For more information, call 842-LIVE or visit www.pipelineproductions.com.
If you would rather spend your night with some quality dancing, head on down to La Tasca for Neon dance night. Resident DJ Cruz and Konsept will keep the new wave, electro '80s music bumpin' all night from 10 p.m. until close.
SUNDAY hardcore rock'n'roll.
To party one last night before the week starts again, Andrew WK provides the high-energy hardcore rock that make the last hurrah of the weekend complete. If nothing else, come to see Andrew WK sweat like crazy in his full white attire and super-hyper, but thoroughly entertaining, stage act at 8 p.m.at the Bottleneck.Don't forget to bring $12.
SATURDAY. renaissance festivities. During
Aug. 30 through Sept.1, you can join in with the Oceans of Desire Week at the
27th annual Renaissance Festival in Bonner Springs. Participate in the life size treasure hunt, then show 'em what you got as a perfect pirate and finally do a 'lil jig for your supper. And don't forget to buy a pickle on a stick or drumstick to complete the experience. For a full schedule of events and directions to the fairground, go to www.kcrenfest.com. The festival runs until Oct. 13.
FRIDAY chill out with mellow rock. This
Lawrence-based quintet is well on their way, having a successful debut album, Omerta, and having just released four songs on the London label Eat/Sleep Records. The Belles bring a much-appreciated mellow and gentle feel to the highly concentrated local rock scene. The openers, Everest and namelessnumberheadman, add to the atmosphere of this must-see show. Check them out at 10 p.m. at the Bottleneck for a $5 cover.
MONDAY
student entertainment
plays to wrap up your Labor Day weekend. Paul Shoulberg will perform A Little Faith, Goddammitt, and Beth Dorsey will perform Divine. Shoulberg was one of two students who opened KU's first Festival of New Works: Screenplay Reading Series with stage readings of their screenplays last spring. He read "The Dog Can Talk." Make your way down to the Lawrence Arts Center at 7 p.m. for the first show and stay for the 8 p.m. act. All ages are welcome. To celebrate the first of September, and to escape the horrid humidity, why not escape to air-conditioning and cold drinks at your favorite neighborhood restaurant? Both Applebee's locations, 2520 Iowa St. and 3900 W. Sixth St., will be open from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. today, and will feature $2 margaritas.
Are you seriously struggling for something to do? We urge you to keep in mind that today is your first holiday of the school year. Fall Break isn't for another 52 days from today(October 23-26)! Take advantage of this day off and catch up on, or build up your reserve of, much-needed sleep.
TUESDAY reggie and the full effect. Reggie is
actually James Dewees, who creates wonderful, catchy synth-rock tunes
about food and love during his downtime from his other bands, The Get Up Kids and Coalesce. This tour supports his latest work Under the Tray, which can be heard in its entirety on his Web site, www.reggieandthefulleffect.com. Check 'em out 7 p.m. at Liberty Hall. The show is for all ages with a $12.50 cover. For more information on the band, check out their Web site.
WEDNESDAY poetry slam
ative and care to share your deep thoughts, hopes or dreams with complete stranger, hop on down to the Jazzhaus and join the poetry slam. For $2 you can free all the built up tension or energy through the spoken word. If poetry isn't your style, go out to Emerson Biggins on Clinton Parkway and Kasold to drink some 2 for 1 Emerson beer and most mixed drinks. Now that's a drink special.
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