Volume 125 Issue 2
kansan.com
Monday, August 20, 2012
OLYMPIC DREAMS
HΔWK WEEK
THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
KELSEY CIPOLLA/KANSAN
THURSDAY, AUGUST 16, 2012
The Raven Bookstore hosts monthly readings, often featuring amateur and student writers.
ARTS
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Five places to flex creative muscles
The Lawrence Art Center offers many classes from painting to pottery,to acting and singing.The classes are low priced and even has a center for financial aid.
DYLAN DERRYBERRY
editor@kansan.com
KELSEY CIPOLLA/KANSAN
Whether it's a chemical engineering or English major, everyone has had contact with creativity throughout his or her lives. Unfortunately many majors don't include a lot of time with the arts, so students have to find their own methods of keeping creative. Luckily Lawrence is a hub of artistic culture and has a lot to offer for artists of all mediums and skill levels.
Lawrence Arts Center
http://www.lawrenceartscenter.com/
Whether you're into paint, pottery and pencils or acting and singing, the Lawrence Arts Center has something for everyone. Hundreds of low priced classes are offered throughout the year and the center has a financial aid program to help pay for costs. This semester includes jazz, hip hop, ceramics and photography.
"Your brain is like any other muscle and it needs things to exercise your creativity," said Margaret Morris, Director of Programs and Partnership. "Art is not just a luxury, it's a necessity just like working out."
920.5 Massachusetts Street
http://iazzhaus.com/4801.html
Open Mic Nights
Lawrence has plenty of local music of all genres, but if you can't find the time or dedication to be in a band there are various open mic nights around town to keep those vocal chords from getting rusty. One such venue is the Jazzhaus, which offers an acoustic open mic night every Wednesday with "gracious host" and local musician Tyler Gregory.
http://lib.ku.edu/libart/
KU Libraries
Celebrating its second year, Libart is a year-long exhibition sponsored by KU Libraries which allows students to display their art work in the main areas of the buildings. Though the submission process for the next year ended at the end of last semester be on the lookout in the spring to get your work included.
"Participants in last year's exhibition have had very positive responses to the program, " LibArt committee chair Courtney Foat said. "We have heard from many of them that the chance to have their work seen by friends, students and faculty has been the most enjoyable part of the experience."
Theatre Lawrence
1501 New Hampshire St.
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1501 New Hampshire St.
http://www.theatrelawrence.com/index.
The thrill of performance arts will always be a passion for many, but few follow this path for a career. Community theatre offers the chance to be a part of the stage even if you're not majoring in it. Theatre Lawrence accepts people of any age and sees about 400 volunteers grace their stage, sound booth, box office and many other places throughout their 6-8 production seasons.
"There are so many talented people in Lawrence and for numerous reasons they couldn't take their talent to the next level," said Mary Doveton, Executive Director for Theatre Lawrence. "It provides a terrific outlet to keep creative juices flowing and stretches the imagination."
The Raven Book Store
6 East 7th Street
Whether it was a requirement for an English class or a creative mind itching to get ideas down on paper, everyone has produced a short story or poem at least once. Getting this tale told is the harder part. The Raven Bookstore's Big Tent event is a monthly reading featuring three amateur writers and has showcased numerous student writers over the years.
http://www.ravenbookstore.com/
Edited by Allison Kohn
since with neighbors can be a challenge, especially between University of Kansas students and permanent Lawrence residents.
The initiative kicked off Thursday with about a hundred volunteers from six fraternities canvassing the Oread neighborhood with welcome bags. Volunteers, paired with city representatives, placed 2,000 bags on doorsteps with city ordinance information ranging from bike parking and house party protocol.
The Good Neighbor program, created in unison by the University and the city, aims to strengthen relations between students and residents by providing students with information about good citizenship.
"A big part of going to school is learning how to live on your own," said Joe Monaco, a spokesperson for the event. "We are providing just some basic information about how
"This is the first in a set of many steps," said Tim Caboni, vice chancellor for public affairs at the University and a Good Neighbor co-creator. "We are extending an olive branch today, but it does not end here.
policies as their hometowns, Monaco said.
"People really care more here," Hess said. "It makes me feel good. It just makes me feel safer and it feels nice to be joining that community."
Brad Hess, a freshman from Wichita and Delta Upson Fraternity program volunteer, said he was impressed by the University's initiative.
The Good Neighbor program is the first to fortify the University's connection with the city.
While no immediate events are planned for the future, Monaco said the University will continue the initiative throughout the year
Trying to be more neighborly? Follow the advice of the Good Neighbor program.
-Parties: Notify neighbors before throwing a party. They'll appreciate you cluing them in.
-Parking: Do not park in the yard or in front of fire hydrants or driveways. Doing so can result in a fine.
-Pets: Animals need to be kept on a leash within the city.
-Sidewalks: Sidewalks must be clear of ice or snow within 24 hours.
-Bicycles: Bikes cannot be locked to trees or other non-designated structures.
-Safety: Lock all windows and doors, including your car, and keep electronics and valuables out of view. Call Lawrence police if you see something suspicious.
Source: Good Neighbor program
CLASSIFIEDS 10
CROSSWORD 5
CRYPTOQUIPS 5
OPINION 6
SPORTS 12
SUDOKU 5
Index
Source: Good Neighbor program
Sarah Glass, a KU journalism school graduate, performs under the name Miss Conception on Friday night for students at the Hawk Week Block Party. Miss Conception is the leader of Vibe Tribe KC, a performance company from Kansas City.
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