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March Madness increases profits for businesses
JENNA JAKOWATZ
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More wins means more money. For downtown Lawrence businesses, revenue and sales soar during March. The further the Jayhawks advance in the NCAA tournament, the more profits businesses see.
(Left to right) Brian Williams, a Lawrence resident, Bob Stumpff of Overland Park and Rhett Dubiel and Ben Gibler of Lawrence cheer in Buffalo Wild Wings during March Madness. The group had been waiting since 11 a.m. to watch the NCAA Tournament.
Simon Bates manages the Burger Stand at 803 Massachusetts St. Bates said the restaurant and bar will be gearing up for the madness Mass Street might bring, should the Jayhawks advance to the Elite Eight and Final Four.
"We plan on ordering a large number of plastic cups, putting in a huge liquor order and will order a bunch of kegs," Bates said. "Then we cross our fingers and hope for a win."
Should the worst happen, Bates said at least Jayhawk fans can look forward to food and drink specials.
"If we don't win, we sell our excess food and beer that we ordered for a victory as specials during the
next week," Bates said.
While the Burger Stand is stocking up on kegs, other stores are stocking up on Jayhawk apparel and expecting to sell out quickly.
"During March, we order a lot more shirts than usual," said Chris Boyajian, who works at Jock's Nitch, 837 Massachusetts St. "We'll change up our displays and put certain items in the front of the store so customers can see them right away."
Boyaian said due to the rise in customers during this time of year, it's important to stay well-stocked on apparel, especially Final Four shirts. It's standard to empty a completely,full stock not long after a javahawk win.
Jock's Nitch is prepared for the rise in business, and the employees know what is expected of them in the coming weeks.
Like Jock's Nitch, the Burger Stand will be staffing up for the
"We staff extra people, especially on game days. The further the Jayhawks go, the more sales we see," Boyaian said.
later rounds of the tournament,
should Kansas make it.
"We are extra prepared this time. We'll be staffing up well," Bates said. "We'll have at least 10 bartenders so people can be served quicker and more efficiently."
Bates said the 20,000-plus people who made their way to Mass Street last year was huge for business. If the Jayhaws reach the Elite Eight, Bates said he expects sales to double in comparison to the other months of the year.
"Our alcohol sales will skyrocket," he said.
Although Boyajian might not be happy about having to work on game days, Bates welcomes the madness that March brings to his business.
Edited by Brian Sisk
"It's our Christmas," Bates said.
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Last Friday, KU became the first team in 12 years to win an NCAA tournament game without hitting a three-pointer.
POLICE REPORTS
- A 22-year-old female was arrested yesterday on the 2900 block of Clinton Parkway under suspicion of domestic battery and criminal damage to property. No bond was posted.
- A 22-year-old female was arrested yesterday on the 3400 block of 24th Street under suspicion of operating a vehicle under the influence. A $500 bond was paid.
CAMPUS
- A 22-year-old male was arrested yesterday on the 600 block of Michigan Street under suspicion of battery. No bond was posted.
— Emily Donovan
Wind Ensemble prepares to perform at Carnegie Hall tomorrow
EMILY DONOVAN edonovan@kansan.com
Times Square was aglow late Saturday night as a group of KU student musicians toured the Big Apple. Between dress rehearsals at the world's most prestigious concert venue, a group of Jayhawks crowded to cheer on the men's basketball game in a bar Sunday downtown.
The University Wind Ensemble has traveled to New York City to play at Carnegie Hall, performing the world premiere of Mahammed Fairouz's fourth symphony Tuesday night.
Jim Zakoura, an alumnus donor, commissioned Fairouz to compose his latest symphony. "In the Shadow of No Towers," inspired by Art Spiegelman's book discussing the events of Sept. 11, 2001 and its aftermath. Thanks to Zakouras donation, the Wind Ensemble's trip to give the world premiere for one of the most frequently performed composers of his generation is at no cost to the students or professors.
"Carnegie Hall is seen as the ultimate in high-profile venues through musical performance circles," said Dina Pannabecker Evans, the assistant dean for student opportunity for the School of Music. "There's a certain status that comes with performing there. Being able to add this experience to their resumes will continue to round out the exceptional experience these students are getting at KU."
Fairouz not only wrote his fourth symphony with the University's
Wind Ensemble's abilities in mind, but he has performed rehearsals and recording sessions to give feedback and advice during the rehearsal process.
"The interpretation that we're doing is the real one," Muriel Hague said. "It's so great to be able to have the composer with us and to give us his interpretation because that's the most true form of the music."
Hague, a junior from Overland Park studying music education, plays the french horn in the ensemble. Premiering a composition, she said, has been a rewarding and unique opportunity.
"You get to learn the music the first time any performer has learned the music," Hague said. "There's nothing you can go to as a reference -- there are no recordings, there are
no articles about how it should be played. It's up to you. We're helping create the music."
The symphony itself blends classical music with modern composition techniques. In one movement, "One Country Under Two Flags," the Ensemble splits into two bands performing simultaneously.
"It's a literal metaphor for the red state versus blue state conflict that was present in the United States after 9/11," said Philip Kaul. "That's pretty unconventional that there are two separate bands playing at the same time. It's not something that you'll see in wind band literature very often. But it's something that really helps to contribute to the story. It's accessible and it's clear to the audience."
Kaul, a music education major
from DeSoto, is one of only five freshmen in the Ensemble. He plays the tenor saxophone. Though New York City was a 24-hour bus ride away, Kaul believes that the Ensemble is well-prepared to perform, regardless of the venue.
"It's just like if you were preparing for a sport and you do the same thing at practice every single time," Kaul said. "Even though it's the big game of the season, you're not going to suddenly change what you're doing. It's a bigger stage, but we're actively trying to make sure we keep doing what we've been practicing to do."
After Paul Popiel, the conductor,
reviewed the composition this past summer,
the ensemble rehearsed three days a week beginning Feb.
4. Though the Wind Ensemble will
be one of only two college musical groups to perform at Carnegie Hall this academic year, Hague too is looking forward to a successful performance.
"Carnegie Hall is such a famous place, and there's a little bit more pressure involved with it, but at the same time, it's just another stage, and we've all performed on lots of stages," Hague said.
Tickets for the Ensemble's performances Tuesday, March 26 at 8 p.m. at the Isaac Stern Auditorium in Carnegie Hall are $25. The Ensemble will also give a free encore performance in Lawrence at the Lied Center on April 2.
— Edited by Brian Sisk