WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2005
CollegeRECESS
THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN 5C
For a good time, call the City of Fountains
ERIN WILEY
editor@kansan.com
KANESN CORPORATION
Kansas City holds many opportunities for adventure
Fall Break is just around the corner. This means that students should start checking out where they want to spend this four-day weekend.
Though definitely a well-deserved break, Fall Break's lack of length prohibits students from traveling far from Lawrence.
Students can hop in their cars and head east for about an hour on I-70 or K-10 and have a fun weekend close to home, in Kansas City, Kan., or Kansas City. Mo.
A weekend in Kansas City can either be a relaxing get away or a fast-paced weekend filled with thrills and crazy adventures.
No matter what type of fall break someone prefers, Kansas City can offer it.
"It's a quieter scene than most hot spots other people will go," Chrisy Whetter, Overland Park sophomore, said. "Kansas City would be more relaxing, which is what most people could use by the time fall break hits. Plus, there could be some fun parties!"
Here are some fun places in Kansas City, some well-known, others not, that could make Fall Break more exciting than spending time relaxing in Lawrence.
Ye Olde Renaissance Festival
Travel East on 1-70 to Bonner Springs and take a step back in time to a 16 Century village. Enjoy spending a day living like Kings and Queens of olden days and make sure to eat an oversized turkey leg.
Ticket prices are $14.50 for
adults in advance and $15.95 at the gate. The Renaissance Festival is open weekends through Oct. 16.
Spooky City
Under the 12th Street bridge lie some of the spookiest nationally known haunted houses. Two of the haunted houses are The Edge of Hell and The Beast.
The Edge of Hell has been scaring visitors for more than 30 years and The Beast is America's largest haunted house. Another is The Catacombs. Prices of the haunted houses range from $20 for one to $36 for combo tickets.
The Edge of Hell's Web site is edgeofhell.com, and The Beast's is kcbeast.com.
HalloWeekende
Going to Worlds of Fun during the summer is one highlight of Kansas City, but going during October?
From Sept. 24 to Oct. 30th Worlds of Fun is changing things up to bring a spooky amusement park to the people of Kansas City.
Visit Trick-or-Treat village or Camp Spooky. Also enjoy the park's thrilling roller coasters like The Mamba or The Timber Wolf before they close for the season.
Movies to the Extreme
Tired of watching movies in normal, boring movie theaters? Then head to Union Station in Kansas City and watch a movie in either 2D or 3D.
Until Feb. 3, 2006 "Pulse: A Stomp Odyssey" and until April 30, 2006 you can check out "Wild Safari in 3D: A South African Adventure."
Clue Train
Remember playing the board game Clue as a child? Well, now a theater in Kansas City near Crown Center brings Clue-like performances to life.
The shows, performed by professional actors, are presented as mystery games in which the audience acts like detectives.
All the shows have a train setting with Kansas City history as the setting.
From Sept. 22 to Nov. 19 the show "Who's in First?" will bring murder and mystery to the stages of Kansas City. For more information call (816) 813-9654.
For a little lighter entertainment the 80-member Kansas City Symphony is music to ticket holders' ears. The weekend of fall break, the symphony is presenting Mozart by McGegan. Nicholas McGegan is the conductor. For ticket information call (816) 471-0400.
Symphonic Harmony
Near Downtown, this museum offers a glimpse at the days when Kansas City was the world's leading manufacturer of coats and suits.
Garment District Museum
Production started in 1898 and peaked in the 1960s. This museum offers a glimpse into a side of Kansas City history that many don't know about. For more information call (913) 814-0334.
Home for a President
Visit the Independence, Mo., home of former president Harry S. Truman. He lived in his Victorian mansion from 1919 until his death in 1972. For more information call (816) 254-9929.
Rock Chalk Jayhawk
One of the most important reasons to take a trip down I-70 during fall break is the University of Oklahoma vs. the University of Kansas football game at Arrowhead Stadium. Spend Saturday, Oct. 15 cheering on the lavhawks.
For more information call (816) 920-9300.
Edited by Patrick Ross
Candice Rukes/KANSAN
Aaron Simmons, Leavenworth junior enjoys a break from studying to people watch on Massachusetts street. Simmons said there was always something interesting to see, whether it was local street performers or college students
Having fun for free easier than downloading porn
DANI HURST
editor@ku.edu
KANBAN CORRESPONDENT
The porn will get old. You may not believe me now; It may take many long months or years of slouching in front of your computer at all hours of the day and night, squinting your eyes against the bright screen as you intently watch the plot of Babes in Porland unfold before you realize that it has been far too long since you've seen the light of day.
But that day will come. And when it does, you'll need some new ideas about how to spend your time. For most college students, money is a precious commodity and is not always easy to come by. But not to worry; Lawrence has so much to offer an ambitious college student like
yourself.
The Spencer Museum of Art has exhibits throughout the year, as well. Although donations are welcome, the exhibits are generally all free.
If you want to start small, you can explore what the University of Kansas itself has to offer. For example, there is always something going on with Student Union Activities. Whether it's a free concert or a free movie on the hill complete with popcorn and Coke, it's sure to be more exciting than three weeks straight of World of Warcraft.
James Arruda, Pittsburgh junior, said, "They showed a lot of Asian movies, and they kicked ass."
Arruda said he had been to only one exhibition but would go more often if he had more free time.
Visiting sites on campus is
great, but there are bigger things out there. Off campus there is an entire city waiting to be explored.
Massachusetts Street is one of Lawrence's hot spots, mostly because there's something there for everyone; Yes, even you. And you don't have to go to a bar or a club to have a good time. Just walking the street is an adventure in itself and a little bit of self-control in the face of window-shopping can make it a free one.
The street musicians, for instance, offer a great alternative to traditional concerts. Don't get me wrong: I love a good punk concert at the Granada just as much as the next music aficionado, but there's something different about the informality that street musicians have to offer
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