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University Daily Kansan Thursday, Jan. 7, 1965
GRAND OPENING OF THE RED DOG INN JAN. 8th & 9th
THE RED DOG INN
Less than a decade after the turn of the century a building was constructed at 642 Massachusetts. It was then called the Bowersock Theater which hosted many traveling Broadway stage shows such as Bringing Up Father, The Student Prince, and George White Scandals. These shows, as well as many others, brightened the social life in Lawrence from 1910 up through the roaring twenties.
In the early 1930's the Bowersock Theater was purchased by Glenn W. Dickenson, who renamed it the Jayhawk Theater and turned it into a movie house. In 1958 the Jayhawk closed down and the building was vacant until 1965.
The grand old theater has been remodeled, cleaned up, and on Friday, January 8, will play host to the most spectacular show in its history. Its new name is, of course, "The Red Dog Inn." There is a customer capacity of 1400 people with 25 waiters to quickly and efficiently serve them. Although there have been many changes made, one can still feel the atmosphere of the theater that hosted the traveling Broadway stage productions. The splendor of elegance is seen in the five-foot chandelier which majestically overlooks the ballroom floor and marble-top bar which runs the entire length of the mezzanine.
On the stage wings there is another area for people to enjoy the sounds of the Fabulous Flippers at close range. The dancing area in the Red Dog Inn is by far the largest in Lawrence and the entertainment is by far the best. This is the largest and most spectacular thing that has ever hit Lawrence. Don't you be the one to miss the greatest show in Kansas.
From the spacious new polished wood floor one can look up fifty feet to the ceiling and then shift their vision to the seven-tier balcony. Each tier is dotted with new tables and chairs which overlook the stage.
FEATURING THE FABULOUS FLIPPERS 7:30 P.M.
FAVORITE BEVERAGE SOLD
ADMISSION $1.25
642 MASS. VI 2-0100