4/22 Thurs. History Photographed
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Brown v. Board of Education decision, the Spencer Museum of Art, 1301 Mississippi St., is presenting a gallery of photos taken by Marion Palfi at 12:15 p.m. at the south balcony gallery as part of the museum's "Tour Du Jour." The photos were taken during the 1940s and 50s and deal with racial discrimination. Sean Barker, an art history graduate student, will give a lecture to coincide with the exhibit.
4/23 Fri.
Second chance for love...maybe
Grab your cheesesteaks and copies of Rocky and catch The Philadelphia Story at the Lawrence Community Theater tonight at 7:30. Actually, on second thought, don't bring any cheesesteaks or Rocky, you would appear uncouth. When this play debuted in 1939 on Broadway it starred Katherine Hepburn. Tonight it stars KU student Erin Burns — those are tough and shaky shoes to fill. Director Ron Willis says Burns's performance has been remarkable. The Philadelphia Story is a romantic comedy about a Philadelphia socialite preparing for her second marriage. Through the course of the play the heroine, Tracy Lord, questions her feelings for her soon-to-behusband and her own outlook on humanity. Tickets are $16 and are $15 for students and senior citizens. The Lawrence Community Theater is located at 1501 New Hampshire St.
4/24 Sat. Rock from Lawrence's most rocking publication
Yeah, that's right. We're talking about the second Jayplay Live at the Bottleneck, 737 New Hampshire St. Gracing the stage are local acts Jeff Kanterman, The Black Ale Sinners (formerly Saddlerash), Ten Hour Drive, Device 1461, 3 A.M. and Dead Girls Ruin Everything. Aside from this range of acts that cross the musical spectrum of blugrass, soul and rock, are tasty scooby snacks to be given away to the kiddies in the form of Nintendo Gamecubes, tickets to the Strokes/Raveonettes, tickets to the Wakarusa Music Festival and witty banter from all of your favorite Jayplay writers. This event is youngin' friendly （18+）and cheap $3 (if 21) and $5 (if 18). For all of you in Math 002, that equals out to be 50 cents a band, leaving plenty of boozing money.
where it's at this week's happenings
4/25 Sun.
Pimps up, Ho-down!
Get out your dancin" shoes and rosin up your bow, it's time for the Lawrence Family Barn Dance and Potluck. First, brush up on your contra dance (that's a fancy way of saying barn dancin') at www.sbcds.org/contradance/what is. Then, show up at the Lawrence Public Library, corner of Vermont and Seventh streets, at 4:00 p.m. Local barn dancers will teach you the moves to the tune of live music. The potluck starts at 5:15 p.m., so don't forget to bring a dish. You don't need a partner or cash, but do wear soft-soled shoes and comfy, loose clothing. Dancing is hard work!
4/26 Mon.
Finger-pickin' good
Whatever happened to that old-time finger-lickin', finger-pickin'music? At the newly opened Gaslight Tavern and Coffeehouse, located over the river and through the woods (okay, no woods) right next to Johnny's on Locust Street, help yourself to the sweet rhythms of Devil Eat the Groundhog. This bluegrass band doesn't take itself overly seriously (example: its name), but it's good enough to embark on an international tour. The star of this group is undoubtedly the ever-talented jokester Matt Gertken, who performs on three instruments: guitar, banjo and mandolin - but not all at once, usually. The cost is TBA and it's a 21 and over show. So sit back in your overalls, enjoy $2 Ad Astras and revisit the glory days of American music.
4/27 Tues. No business like show business
There's no need to book a flight to NYC just to see the most-winning Broadway musical of all-time. The Producers takes stage tonight at The Music Hall, 301 W. 13th St., Kansas City, Mo. Director, producer writer and actor Mel Brooks is the brains behind this side-splitting, wacky comedy. USA Today says, "Mel Brooks has put the comedy back into musical comedy. The Producers is the funniest, most fearlessly irreverent thing ever seen on stage!" The musical is based on the 1968 film The Producers. The story is about a failing theatrical producer and a mousie accountant. The two devise a plan to raise more money than needed for their Broadway flop Springtime for Hitler and pocket the difference. The Producers starts tonight and will run through May 9. Tickets are a little price ($58-$63), but that's much cheaper than taking a road trip to the Big Apple. To purchase tickets, call (816) 931-3330.
4/28 Wed. Strokin'!
Hailed as Band of the Year in 2002 by Spin Magazine, The Strokes will be performing at 8:00 tonight in the Uptown Theater, 3700 Broadway St. in downtown Kansas City, Mo. This skinny group of five guys formed in 1999. Almost immediately they were recognized as the newest brand of sexy, cool, rock 'n' roll. They have produced three albums, their latest, Room on Fire, was released in October of 2003. This album showcases the bands ability to grow and evolve with songs such as, "Whatever Happened" and "Reptilia". General admission tickets are still available for $25 at www.ticketmaster.com.
4.22.04 Jayplay
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