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THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN WWW.KANSAN.COM | NEWS | WEDNESDAY, JULY 18, 2007
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Ecumenical Christian Ministries will host a Veggie Lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Thursday at the ECM building, near the Kansas Union.
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the buzz your guide for what to see and do
Movies opening this week
I NOW PRONOUNCE YOU CHUCK AND LARRY Opens Friday
Starring: Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Jessica Biel, Ving Rhames, Dan Akroyd
The gist: Larry Valentine (James) and Chuck Levine Sandler), two straight Brooklyn firefighters marry in order for Larry's children to receive his pension. The men must prove their blissful marriage is real after the validity of their union is challenged. PG-13
HAIRSPRAY
Opens Friday
Starring: John Travolta, Queen Latifa, Nicole Blonsky, Christopher Walken and Michelle Pheiffer
The gist: Tracy Turnblad (Blonsky) loves to dance and dreams of appearing on "The Corny Collins Show,"but two things are stopping her; her size and her over protective mother, Edna (Travolta). PG
UNIVERSAL
WEDNESDAY
The only thing better than classical music on your iPod is classical music in your local park. South Park, 12th and Massachusetts streets, will host the Lawrence City Band for its final summer concert at 8 p.m.The concert is free and open to the public.
UPCOMING EVENTS
THURSDAY
Tired of the same old wholesale vegetables? Show'em you've had enough by supporting local farmers and stopping by the Farmers Market and picking up some fresh vegetables. The market is open from 4 to 6 p.m. and is located at 10th and Vermont streets.
As an alternative to thumping beats and flashing lights, check out Snuff Jazz for a low-key evening at The Eighth Street Tap Room. 801 New Hampshire St. The show costs $2 and begins at 10:30 p.m.
FRIDAY
Although it's been a while since their last appearance on MTV, Jimmy Eat World will be the most mainstream band in town, and that counts for something. Jimmy Eat World will play at The Granada, 1020 Massachusetts St., at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at The Granada or online at www.ticketmaster.com.
For a magical night of fun, fly
to the Hawk's Nest at the Kansas Union for a Harry Potter book release party. Books can be bought at the Union, Oread Bookstore and Borders. Games and contests will be held at the Union and winners will receive prizes. Milton Coffee will sell Pumpkin Juice, Buttered Beer and Dragon Snot. The party starts at 10 p.m. and books go on sale at 12:01 a.m.
SATURDAY
If sketch comedy is your thing, don't miss The Victor Continental Show at 10 p.m. at Liberty Hall, 644 Massachusetts St. The Lawrence-based comedy troupe has been performing in town since 1998. The show starts at 10 p.m. and is open to all ages. Tickets range from $10.50-$15.50
Tap-dance your way to The Granada, 1020 Massachusetts St. to check out Tilly and the Wall, a rock band that incorporates tap dancing and hand clapping into its music. Fourth of July on the Plains and Ssion are also playing. The show starts at 8 p.m. and costs $12.
SUNDAY
TODAY
SUNNY
HIGH: 95
LOW: 73
RAIN CHANCE: 10 %
It's "Service Industry Night" at New Hampshire St. Bistro, 811 New Hampshire. Enjoy tappas until midnight and $1 off anything and music all night. It begins at 10 p.m.
— Compiled by Sam Carlson and Maggie VanBuskirk
THURSDAY
SCATTERED T-STORMS
HIGH: 93
LOW: 68
RAIN CHANCE: 40%
FRIDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY
HIGH: 84
LOW: 61
RAIN CHANCE: 10 %
WEEKLY WEATHER
SATURDAY
SUNNY
HIGH: 85
LOW: 60
RAIN CHANCE: 10%
SUNDAY
SUNNY
HIGH: 89
LOW: 61
RAIN CHANCE: 20%
MONDAY
SUNNY
HIGH: 90
LOW: 64
RAIN CHANCE: 10 %
TUESDAY
MOSTLY SUNNY
HIGH: 89
LOW: 66
RAIN CHANCE: 0%