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The University Daily Kansan
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By Derek Helms
Kanson staff writer
There is something about downtown Lawrence.
Crossing the Kaw River heading south on Massachusetts Street, something grabs you. Maybe the aroma of the abundance of restaurants hits your nose, or possibly the historic architecture grips your eyes. It might be the sound of curious window shoppers or live music emanating through the air. It could just be the sweltering heat of the Kansas sun.
Yeah, there is something about downtown Lawrence, but nobody can tell you exactly what it is.
"I think it's the small town attitude," said Nick Fulton, Coco Loco assistant manager.
Maybe.
"It's the cosmopolitan feel in a small Midwestern town," said Theodor Rzar, a Sunflower Outdoor & Bike Shop mechanic. That could be it too.
Chuck Magerl, proprietor of the Free State Brewery also has a theory.
who lives on Mass. Street, has a logical explanation for the pedestrian spirit.
"Some say it is the historic buildings, but you could go to a dozen other cities in Kansas and find more interesting architecture," he said. "It really is the spirit of the pedestrian nature."
Rzar agrees that people abandoning their cars and walking is part of the essence of the Mass.Street charm.
"A family can walk down Mass. Street, window shop, have a nice meal and spend an entire afternoon downtown," he said. "And you can't really do that in towns around Lawrence."
Sam Ventsam, a graduate student
"There is really nothing quite like walking downtown in the middle of the summer with sweat dripping from your face," said Dan Corderman, St. Louis senior.
"Parking on Mass, is a logistical nightmare," she said.
One thing that draws students to downtown Lawrence is its oasis of alcoholic beverages.
"Don't let anyone fool you," said Keith Long, Union City, Tenn., senior. "It's the bars that makes Mass. Street what it is."
Ryan Rodenburg, co-owner of the Brown Bear Brewery, agreed with Long.
"Our location downtown is essential," he said. "Where do people go when they want something to do? Mass. Street."
Maybe it's the dozens of restaurants tempting the appetite of the downtown constituency that encompasses the essence of the Mass. Street draw.
"You are never at a loss for something to eat or drink," Ventsam said. "The number of different types of food is amazing."
Nearly everyone agreed the eclectic nature of downtown is possibly its biggest charm.
"Mass. Street has a certain selection and variety that keeps it from being stale," Magerl said.
Ventsam agrees
"It is the cultural heart of the city," she said. "It has professionalism and practicality. You never know who you will see around the corner."
- Edited by Rachel Johnson
Downtown Lawrence stretches from Sixth Street to just beyond 11th Street. Massachusetts Street begins in the lower middle portion of the photo. Downtown is home to many popular bars, restaurants and shopping locations. City hall, lower left in the photo, and the courthouse, top of photo, bookend Massachusetts. Photo by Lisa John/KANSAN
Mainstream, independent films available
By Levi Chronister
Kansan staff writer
Looking to see the new blockbuster movie or maybe a smaller independent film? If so, you can find a movie theater in Lawrence to meet your taste.
One of the first businesses along the south end of Iowa Street is Southwind 12 Movie Theaters. The theater, located at 3433 Iowa St., is owned by Hollywood Theaters. It features 12 screens and generally shows eight to 10 different films.
According to Ben Moore, the Kansas-Missouri District Manager for Hollywood Theaters, movies are chosen based on availability of new movies and current business. The theater's film department books films it figures will do better business, but that doesn't necessarily
mean a movie will not continue to be shown.
"We'll find a home for them all." Moore said.
A few blocks north is Hollywood Plaza 6 Theaters, also owned by Hollywood Theaters. It has six screens and features different movies than Southwind 12.
Both theaters show matinees around 1 p.m. and 4 p.m., and regularly priced shows around 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. If a movie is being shown on more than one screen, films on the second screen will start between the above times.
Student discounts at both theaters lower the cost of tickets to $4.75.
Liberty Hall, 614 Massachusetts St., features independent movies not usually seen at either of the two larger theaters.
"There was definitely a market (for independent films) in the area," Scott Bliss, Liberty Hall manager, said. "There hadn't been that opportunity before. It's kind of a natural fit."
While Liberty Hall has only two screens, seating 550 and 125 patrons, the theater also books new movies based on availability and on how well current films are selling. This can result in three or more movies at the theater.
Show times are generally around 4 p.m., 7 p.m. and 9 p.m., but concerts and other live events can alter these times. Matinees are often offered on weekends.
Specials at the theater include
Two-for-one Tuesdays, where two customers can see a movie for the price of one ticket, and $1 draws on Wednesdays.
While the types of movies may differ between the Hollywood Theaters and Liberty Hall, one similarity is that neither manager has noticed problems with keeping patrons under 17 out of R-rated movies.
"At least 60 percent of our movies are rated R, but they're not 'South Park or American Pie,' Bliss said. "That's usually not the content so the appeal to teens isn't so great."
Moore said the theaters had been checking IDs and putting employees in the hallways to make sure customers don't leave one movie and enter another.
— Edited by Leslev Simmons
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