KU Weekend
Brandon Sager / KANSAN
The inside of the icehouse Inc., showing an eclectic set of machines that dispense frozen drinks, such as amaretto soups and hurricane Lauras. Non-alcoholic versions also are available.
ICEES at ICEHOUSE
Imbibing and ice go hand-in-hand at this unique Lawrence bar.
Brandon Sager / KANSAN
Call them icees with an attitude.
The Icehouse Inc., 1801 Massachusetts St. is serving up something you can't find anywhere else in Kansas — sheshees with a punch.
Mark Sevier, owner of the icehouse,
which opened Dec. 4, got the idea for
his unique drinks from a Southern
chain of bars called Fat Tuesdays.
Often called daiquiris, they are
crushed with alcohol and flavoring.
Mark Sevier, owner of the Icehouse, 1801 Massachusetts St.
By Jake Arnold
For instance, one of their most popular drinks is the Colada 151, which is pina colada and Baccardi 151.
Alcoholic drinks range in price from $2.75 to $3.95.
Sevier has 15 different machines lining the back wall, churning up a frozen rainbow of alcoholic treats. Drinks are served at 15 degrees Fahrenheit and contain two shots or more of alcohol per 17 oz. drink.
Sevier took three months to develop all the recipes himself. Even common flavors like his margarita had to be adapted for running in the machines.
About every two months, he changes three or four of the flavors. Some flavors last less time, such as the Kamikaze which had too much tame flavoring for people to drink a whole
cup.
His most popular home brew is the Brain Freeze, which also is the most potent. It contains tequila, vodka, rum, Blue Curaaccue and lemon.
"It is the strangest drink, a little bit dangerous." said Sevier.
For students who yearn for something not on the menu, such as a chilly Jack Daniels and Coke, the Icehouse has another machine that can make single-serving drinks. The machine is also used to make non-alcoholic versions of several menu drinks. Non-alcoholic drinks are $2.50.
Joe Johnson, an icehouse bartender,
said the non-alcoholic versions were
just as good as the alcoholic versions.
"You can't taste the alcohol in these things," he said.
The non-alcoholic cocktails are especially popular among the lunch crowd. The popularity of the food has surprised Sevier.
Among their most popular items is the Chicago Burger, which is cooked with Chicago Brewery Legacy Lager.
"The food has really caught on," said Sevier.
The bar's free chicken wings from 4 to 6 on Friday nights also draw a full
The Icehouse, of course, offers drinks other than the dairiquis The bar bar 20 different bottled beers and a variety of premium liquors.
house.
"I figure if somebody buys a mixed drink, they want it to taste good," Seviar said.
The Icehouse has another unique offering.
"We are the only bar in Lawrence with Icehouse
Lawrence with icehouse beer on tap," Sevier said. "It seemed a natural fit."
Still, the alcoholic slurpees and the urge to try all the flavors are what brings many customers back. Sevier said that a table of four would rarely have more than two orders of the same drink.
The Frozen Rainbow, one shot of each flavor, is popular for that reason.
Melissa Young, Topeka senior, is an experiment customer.
The shots are arranged on a tray, and customers see the arrangement, and then they want one. Unfortunately, it is labor intensive for the bartenders.
Young brought her friend Derek Bad-
"I had a Mudslide," he said. "It was good."
sky, a Lawrence resident, into the bar for his first time.
A Mudslide is a mix of ice cream, Kahiau, Irish cream and vodka.
Sevier is looking forward to the warm weather, when he thinks his concoctions will be appreciated more.
He even purchased the place with an eye for outdoor enjoyment. The patio is brick with a cedar deck with barstools, trees and flowers.
"I think this will be the place to be in the summer," he said. "We have the prettiest deck in town. People can sit outside and have frozen cocktails."
Love and dance come alive on the Lied stage
By Lulsa Flores
Gracefully leaning forward, she neared him. He embraced her waist softly, slowly dragging her to him, breathing heavily
Kansan staff writer
Their shadows projected one figure over the bare, wooden floor.
Although this seemed to be a private dance, Jennifer Wilson, Edmond, Okla., sophomore, and Jason Johns, Wichita senior, were not alone. They were being watched by about 30 people Wednesday night at the Lied Center during the dress rehearsals before the University Dance Company and the Cohan/Suzeau concerts. Wilson, Johns and four other dancers performed the piece "Aquarella" by choreographer Patrick Suzeau.
Suddenly, he surrounded her with arms and legs, and she tenderly laid her head on his chest. That is how they danced when the lights were dim and the music soft.
The piece elicited different reactions from the participants.
Janet Hamburg, director of dance and producer of the University Dance Company Concert said, "This is a piece about love in three different couples."
"Aquarelle" is one of eight pieces that the University of Kansas Dance Company and the Cohan/Sueau Duet Company are featuring at 8 tonight at the Died Center.
The performances are KU's contribution to Doris Humphrey Centennial Celebration. Doris Humphrey, recognized as one of the founders of American modern dance, is known for her explorations of the fall and rebound of energy. She was part of the movement that redefined the form and content of the dance.
The presentation is a collection of ballet, jazz and modern dance featuring the choreography of Muriel Cohan, Jerel Hilding, Willie Lenoir, Patrick Suzeau and Doris Humphrey.
Another piece to be performed is "Malaguena." It is a pas de deux set to music of Spanish violin virtuoso Pablo Sarasate. Pas de deux means dance steps for two people.
Company director Hamburg agreed when describing "The Call/Breath of Fire." She said that the piece represented the struggle between the duties of a mother, played by Patrick Suzeau, and a career woman.
In the piece Suzeau and pianist Christopher Hepp are alone in the stage.
"Joy Ride" is another piece from choreographer Muriel Cohan that was performed in the show. In "Joy Ride," the dynamic music and movements of the dancers seemed to almost throw the performers over the audience.
"He is being pulled between two choices in life," Hamburg said.
Suzewa, who wears an orange and yellow costume, moves from right to left like a stubborn flame that struggles not to die in the wind.
"I wanted to create a joyful scene with young people, and I wanted to become wild," Cohan said. "I wanted to be fun, but I wanted to go just to the edge. I wanted to be dangerous, using a sort of merry-go-round as a symbol, as spinning around, and sometimes they go out of control and right to the edge."
The final performance was "Echoes" by Willie Lenoir. In it, five dancers moved to the pulsing beat of African rhythms.
"The music caused me to create the movements," Lenior said. "There is not underlined emotion on the dance, and there is not an underlined story on the dance."
Photo courtesy of Dept. of Music and Dance
Events
A scene from "Aquarelle," one of the pieces that will be performed tonight at the Lied Center.
Tonight
Better than Ezra with The Millions and Motocaster. 10 p.m., cover charge, at The Bottleneck, 737 New Hampshire St. (18 and over)
**Indigo Groove**, 9:30 p.m., $2, at Johnny's Tavern, 401 N. Second St.
Dah-veed, 10 p.m., $4, at The Jazzhaus of Lawrence.
Beth Scalet, 9 p.m., no cover charge, at Full Moon Cafe.
*Monterey Jack*, 10 p.m., $4 at The Jazzhaus of Lawrence, 926 1/2 Massachusetts St.
Open Jazz Jam Session.
9 p.m., no cover charge, at
Full Moon Cafe, 803 Massacusetts St.
Lonnie Brooks featuring Ronnie Baker, 9:30 p.m., cover charge, at The Grand Emporium, 3832 Main St., Kansas City, Mo.
Tomorrow.
Ricky Dean Sinatra with The Eudoras and White Trash, 9:30 p.m., cover charge, at Mulligan's, 1016 Massachusetts St.
LA Rambler with Great Shark, 10 p.m., cover charge, at The Bottleneck.
Indigo Groove, 9:30 p.m.
$2, at Johnny's Tavern.
Urban Safari, 10 p.m., $2,
at Duffy's in the Ramada
Inn, Sixth and Iowa
streets.
Lonnie Brooks featuring Ronnie Baker, 9:30 p.m., cover charge, at The Grand Emporium.
Floyd the Barber with Big Fish Ensemble, 9:30 p.m., cover charge, at Mulligan's.
Sunday
Throwing Muses with Ass Ponys, 9 p.m., cover charge, at The Bottleneck
Grumpy with Monterey Jack, 9:30 p.m., cover charge, at The Grand Emporium.
Gullbanque, 9:30 p.m. cover charge, at The Grand Emporium.
Graham Parker in concert, 8 p.m., $13.50, at Liberty Hall, 642 Massachusetts St.
Monday
Grither with Swoon 23 and Lawn Jockey, 9 p.m., cover charge, at The Grand Emporium.
Open Mike Night, 10 p.m., cover charge, at The Bottleneck.
Thursday
Tuesday
Poetry Jar featuring Matt Fowler, 8 p.m., no cover charge, at Full Moon Cafe.
Everclear with Shiner and Grither, 10 p.m., cover charge, at The Bottleneck.
Sixty-Six with Saddlemen, 8 p.m., cover charge, at The Grand Emporium.
Means To An End with Action Man, 10 p.m., $3, at The Jazzhaus of Lawrence.
Where the Hell is Melanie?, 8 p.m., no cover charge, at Full Moon Cafe.
Blue Meanies with Secret Cajun Band and Swoon 23, 10 p.m., cover charge, at The Bottleneck
Wednesday
Archers of Loaf with Flexi and Sunday Drive 10 p.m., cover charge, at The Bottleneck.
Soul Babies with Day Room, 10 p.m., $3, at The Jazhaus of Lawrence.
Darryll Lea and Megan Hurt, 9 p.m., no cover charge, at Full Moon Cafe
Blues Society Jam with Zoe and the Mo Foe's, 9 p.m., no cover charge, at The Grand Emporium.
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