THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 6, 2012
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A model shows off a dress during last year's charity fashion show hosted by the Douglas County Medical Alliance. Tickets to this seventh annual event cost $30 each.
CHARITY
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Participators walk down the ramp during last year's charity fashion show hosted by the Douglas County Medical Alliance. This year's show will be held Friday evening at the Van Go Inc. building in Lawrence.
Fashion show helps locals in need
EMILY RROWN
ebrown@kansan.com
The models will walk down the runway, trying their best not to trip in front of the audience. They will strut in everything from formal dresses, casual wear to athletic clothing.
However, instead of spending their time auditioning to be on "America's Next Top Model," these men and women have day jobs — working for more than 10 different medical fields and Van Go, Inc.
The Douglas County Medical Alliance is hosting a charity fashion show tomorrow evening at the Van Go Inc. building in Lawrence. Tickets to the seventh annual event cost $30, and proceeds raised in ticket sales will benefit Health Care Access and Van Go, Inc.
Health Care Access is a clinic that helps Douglas County residents with financial difficulties receive health care, and Van Go Inc. gives the under-served youth constructive activities involving art.
{"they are] both amazing organizations run by inspiring women who serve those who often fall through the cracks," said Barb Heeb, chair coordinator of the event.
Heeb said the show will feature everything from casual wear to formal clothing. She said the fashion aspect of the charity event is rather ironic, because she and
others involved are not exactly fashion-conscious people.
"We had to convince several in the medical community to walk the runway for this cause," she said. "Many of them serve as volunteers for the clinic. It's really all about supporting the cause. But, in my opinion, that's the beauty of living in Lawrence and being a part of this community. There are so many different styles and different ways to define beauty."
She said it is a great opportunity to raise funds for those in the community who are in need.
Kathy Ramirez, an operating room nurse, will model clothing by Starstruck.
"Health care providers especially have a responsibility to help those who need healthcare and
assistance," Ramirez said. "It is very unfortunate that not everyone has access to health care."
The fashion show will also have food, a raffle and several local vendors selling their art.
Driscoll created a nail design for the event using the event's logo. She plans on donating at least 20 percent of her profits to the charities.
One of the vendors, University of Kansas sophomore Dakota Driscoll from Lawrence, was invited to sell her nail art at the fashion show.
"Really, any kind of charity would be cool, and I'm excited to be able to donate any kind of profit I make," she said.
All ticket-holders receive a 20 percent discount at several stores
and restaurants in the Lawrence area. The discount will last from Sent, 6 through 9.
"This event is all about bringing people together to celebrate the spirit of giving for two great organizations," Heeb said. "And it supports local businesses — encouraging people to get out and shop and take advantage of local restaurants/vendors."
To buy tickets or to find more information about the event, check out Demaks.org or email DCMAfashionshow@gmail.com.
- Edited by Sarah McCabe
FUNDRAISER
New event combines yoga and running
This Saturday, Sept. 8, marks the first annual World Afid Day Yoga and Run/ Walk. The event will consist of a 30-minute yoga session followed by a 5k run/ walk.
The $25 fee to participate supports the Global Atrial Fibrillation Alliance, a nonprofit organization started by Dr. Dhanunjaya Lakkreddy. Lakkreddy, an electrophysiologist with Mid-America Cardiology hopes to raise awareness for and research atrial fibrillation. According to the Mayo Clinic, atrial fibrillation causes the upper chambers of the heart (the atria) to beat out of coordination with the lower chambers (the ventricles). This can increase the victim's risk for heart failure or stroke.
The yoga and run/walk event will take place at the Theatre in the Park Location of Shawnee Mission Park, 7900 Renner Road, Shawnee, KS6219. Check-in will run from 7 to 7.30 a.m., yoga will begin at 7.30 a.m. and the run will take place at 8 a.m. Planners are expecting about 200 participants for their first event.
To register for the event, go to http://tinyurl.com/world-afib-5k or www.aforec.com, keyword: afib. Like the event on Facebook: WorldAfibAwarenessYogaAndRun or follow on Twitter at Twitter, com/WorldAfibRace, Questions? Contact WorldAfibawarenessrace@gmail.com.
MUSIC
Allison Kite
Dylan's new album "one of his weirdest"
LYNDSEY HAVENS
Ihavens@kansan.com
Bob Dylan is a name known to all — he is a legend. Dylan, now 71 years old, is releasing his 35th studio album Wednesday, Sept. 11. His lyrics can resonate with anyone, reminding us "Don't Think Twice, It's All Right," or that "The Times are a Changing."
We are exposed to an influx of music that ranges from alternative, to pop, to the growing sensation of EDM (electronic dance music), but the "vintage" artists have been left behind. Bob Dylan has managed to remain relevant over the past 50 years, influencing many musicians whose music we recognize from the past, such as The Beatles and the Rolling Stones, to the present, such as Conor Oberst (Bright Eyes) and Jack White (The White Stripes).
Although artists like Dylan may not receive as much attention as the new and upcoming artists and DJs, he hasn't put the brakes on his work. There has been speculation that due to the title of the album, "Tempest," this
could be his final album, signifying the end of an iconic career.
In an interview with Rolling Stone, Dylan referenced Shakespeare. This led people to draw the connection between the two, noting that Shakespeare's final play was titled "The Temptest."
The album as a whole is said to embrace darker concepts that Dylan fans may not be as familiar with when compared to his previous work. If you have never been a fan of Dylan's music, this album could be the place to start.
Dylan already released a music video for the opening track, "Dusques Whistle." The release sparked controversy because of the violence shown in the nearly 6-minute-long video. The majority of the song sounds like it could be from any of Dylan's past albums, but the ending is where "one of his weirdest albums ever truly starts" according to Rolling Stone.
Dylan has spent the past year touring Europe, and will start a U.S. tour this fall.
—Edited by Megan Hinman
In this photo, Bob Dylan performs in Los Angeles. Fifty years into his career as a recording artist and a week away from release of an extraordinary new CD, Dylan spent his Tuesday evening where he seems to feel most comfortable — on a stage.
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INTERVIEW
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This Sept. 4 photo shows American singer-songwriter Melissa Etheridge in New York. This week Etheridge released her 12th studio album.
Etheridge album has nostalgic feel
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The Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter, whose 12th studio album has been released this week, challenged herself to play all the guitar parts this time around for the first time.
NEW YORK — At 51, Melissa Etheridge isn't coating on her accomplishments. Take her guitar work.
"I kind of thought when I was 30 that you're as good as your going to get. And that's not true," she says. "I have gotten so much better and I'm celebrating it on this album."
The album, "4th Street Feeling," has a dozen songs that mostly look backward — to he. parents, childhood and breakups. It's named after a street in Etheridge's hometown of Leavenworth, Kan.
"I'm exploring being 51. I'm exploring the maturity, the wisdom that just comes from having gone around the sun 50 times," she says. "My experience is, 'Oh, I'm never really going to get it right. I'm never going to get it done. But that's not the point here.' The point is the journey."
"The whole album is new compositions with those old shoes;" she says.
Listeners will get some nostalgia as well as new stuff. She tries out a banjitar — an instrument with a banjo body and a guitar neck — on the first single, "Falling Up."
CULTURE
Fun for all at Sunday's arts-and-crafts festival
lyoung@kansan.com
LYDIA YOUNG
The 33rd annual Fall Arts and Crafts Festival will be held Sunday, Sept. 9, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in downtown Lawrence. The festival will feature a variety of unique arts and crafts tables from across the area, numerous musical performances, children's booths and attractions and a number of food vendors. Musicians such as the Lawrence City Band, Billy Spears & The Beer Bellies and
Etheridge, best known for her songs "Come to My Window" and "I'm the Only One," has also included a few not-so-veiled references to Tammy Lynn Michaels, with whom she's endured a messy split.
the Lonnie Ray Blues Band are all set to perform on the William Kelly Bandstand throughout the afternoon. Attractions for children include a moonwalk, arts and crafts booths and King's Miniature Pony Rides. The festival will take place at South Park, 1141 Massachusetts St., and is free for the general public. For further questions or concerns, contact Duane Peterson, Lawrence Parks and Recreation special events supervisor, at (785) 832-7940.
—Edited by Sarah McCabe
"Say goodbye to the enemy."
Etheridge sings in "A Disaster" On another, "Be Real," she asks, "You sold your soul for fame, fame, fame." And her tune "Sympathy" begins with the powerful line, "There's a liar in your bed."