4/08 Thurs.
A pirate's life for me:
Art, matey
For all you blustering swashbucklers looking to raise a ruckus tonight, snap on your peg leg and head on over to the Lied Center to see The Pirates of Penzance. This comical opera revolves around a man named Frederic who was accidentally apprenticed to a band of pirates. Upon his 21st year, Frederic is ecstatic that he will finally be able to escape the perils of being a pirate. The performance will begin at 7:30 p.m. and tickets can be purchased through the Lied Center by calling 864-3469. The cost for students is $21 and $42 for the public. The impressive MFA Graduate Series thesis exhibition opening for Anthony Pontius and Sean Lyman is your best bet tonight. Located in the in the Art and Design Gallery, 1467 Jayhawk Blvd., the paintings and drawings exhibited depict the human face and form, mixing traditional media with non-traditional techniques and imagery. The opening begins at 6 p.m. and ends at 9 p.m. This event is free to the public.
4/09 Fri.
Just say it
Whether you know it or not, April is National Poetry Month. Those who feel like celebrating can go to the Lawrence Arts Center, 940 New Hampshire St., at 7 p.m. to celebrate the second anniversary of the Lawrence Poetry Series. Phil Miller and Caryn Mirriam-Goldberg will be the poets performing tonight. The Arts Center will be hosting other poets every Friday night throughout the month. If you like what you hear, come back to check out other Lawrence poets bust out their collected vernacular in various forms of poetry and spoken word. Cost has yet to be announced.
4/10 Sat.
Don't give us any Guff
In the middle of a nationwide Go-Kart Records tour, Guff, will go back to its punk rock roots and play in the basement of house venue, the Kremlin, 620 Missouri St. Since 2000, the Athens, Ga. band has toured the nation, sharing the stage with the likes of Flogging Molly and The Mighty Mighty Bosstones. The trio has played 500 shows. Opening for Guff is local rockers the Brighton Line and the Monarch Song. This show is all ages and a donation is expected for the touring band.
Forget the Easter Baskets and hidden eggs, because the Royals are good again. Today, you can catch a Royals' game at Kaufman Stadium at 1:10 p.m. The boys in blue play the division rival, the Cleveland Indians. Even if you aren't into baseball this is a great chance to boo the Indians un-P.C. mascot Chief Wahoo. You can even make it a family bonding day by bringing your kid brother, sister or just your kid (hey, it happens to the best of us) because kids eat free. Kids 14 and under receive a coupon for a free hot dog and small Pepsi in addition to a free Angel Berrora batting helmet Easter basket. What doesn't symbolize the resurrection of Christ better than the 2003 American League Rookie of the Year's protective head gear? Stick around after the game and make the kids run the bases. They're more likely to fall asleep on the car ride home that way.
4/11 Sun.
They are risen
where it's at this week's happenings
Fumihiko Maki won the internationally esteemed Pritzker Architecture Prize Laureate in 1993. The Japanese architect shares this honor with other annual winners like Frank O. Gehry and Rem Koolhaas. Maki incorporates Japanese architecture and compositional sophistication into his design work. He will be speaking today at Union Station's City Stage Theatre, 30 W. Pershing Rd., Kansas City, Mo. The lecture, "Time, Space and Materiality," starts at 6 p.m. and is free to the public. Come early for the reception at 5 p.m.
4/12 Mon.
Of the essence
4/13 Tues. Meet'n' greet
Want to meet up somewhere and chat about your interests? Check out www.meetup.com to see what's going on in your area of interest. Today, for instance, budding book reviewers, Diabetes patients and polyamorists all are meeting up somewhere in Lawrence. Unfortunately, local neck biters will have to wait 'till the 20th to exchange pints — that's the vampire meet up day. There's a category for everyone, even banjo pickers. To meet up with a group, simply sign up — don't worry, no credit card exchange necessary — and vote on the venue that you'd most like to go to for the get together. Polyamorists, for example, can vote to discuss the joys of having multiple partners at Java Break, Applebee's or Johnny's Tavern. When the voting is over, the secret location is revealed. Then go and get your subculture on.
4/14 Wed.
Hump day, punk day
Like every Wednesday night, the new Gaslight Tavern brings you the rare chance to experience punk rock through turntables. DJ Mica will spin solid punk cuts for a night of music rebellion and smoke-free chatting. The Gaslight fits 40 people inside and many more on the patio, so make sure you come early if you want to sit in the lounge section in front of the stage. The event is 21 and over. The Gaslight is located across the river on Locust Street next to Johnny's Tavern. Get a sneak peek of the Gaslight on page 12.
4.08.04 Jayplay
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