3/11 Thurs.
Ike Turner plays with your
rotten sister.
rotten sister
Almost banned from the Replay Lounge for making a hole in the wall, Ike Turner Overdrive will bring its balls-through-the-wall, full throttle rock n' roll to the Spitfire, 1717 W 9th, Kansas City, Mo. ITO describes itself as the third most dangerous band you'll ever hear. In the March 2004 issue of Blender Magazine, it said that Ike Turner Overdrive is a "good" band name. Sharing the stage with ITO are veteran punks Sister Mary Rotten Crotch, best known for it's catchy, anti-rave anthem, "Club a Club Kid." Despite what your parents may think, this show is all ages so bring your little sister.
3/12 Fri.
A paradox in the Granada
Those of you looking for a local music Dave fix might want to check out Tri Point Paradox tonight at the Granad Theatre, 1020 Massachusetts St. If you haven't seen or heard of them, he the gist: several KU students together playing mostly original although they do bust out the rendition of "Gin 'n' Juice" by Dogg every so often, along w other covers. If you have se play before, then no further tion is necessary. The ba around Lawrence fairly often like what you see and hear are good they'll be perform next week or so. Tonight's s and over. Cost is to be anno
3/13 Sat.
Throw Yo Hands Up
Don't be a slacker tonight. Instead, head on down to the Granada Theatre, 1020 Massachusetts St., to see the hometown hip-hop performer Tech N9ne. Tech, who is well-known throughout the KC/Lawrence area for his mind blowing rap lyrics and beats, has decided to make a trip home from Los Angeles to play for his hardcore fans. While in L.A., Tech has been promoting his image by working with producers and some of raps most elite players. His latest album, Absolute Power, released in 2002 has enjoyed its share of successes. Several singles on the album such as, "Imma Tell" and "Slacker" have appeared on BET and MTV 2. Tech will be sharing the stage tonight with Vertigo, a hometown hip-hop meets salsa group who also originated in Kansas City. The show gets under way at 8:00 p.m. General admission tickets cost $18. Those lucky folks who are 21 and older can purchase balcony seats for $30.
3/14 Sun.
Wanna see a play, mate?
If you feel like going down under today, stop by the Crafton-Preyer Theater in Murphy Hall, 1530 Naismith Dr., for a University Theater production of the Australian play Our Country's Good. This Australian play is based from The Playmaker, a novel (not the crappy football show on ESPN) by Thomas Keneally. Its two acts focus on a group of inmates at a Sydney penal colony in 1789. A young lieutenant at the colony directs the inmates in the first play ever performed in Australia to celebrate the King's birthday. The convicts face opposition from guards as they attempt to produce The Recruiting Officer. The show is free and it starts at 2:30 p.m. It is the only afternoon show in the play's six show run (see Jayplay's preview on page 15).
where it's at this week's happenings
3/15 Mon. Drink up, but always use a condiment
Take one down and pass it around. The Free State Brewing Company, 636 Massachusetts St., has select beers for $1.75 tonight. Choose from a select list of in-house beers on tap. Or, spare the extra change and try Free State's newest brew: Governor Robinson's Lager, made exclusively for Lawrence's 150th anniversary after the Lawrence Sesquicentennial Committee suggested it. Need a snack to soak up the beer? Make sure it needs mustard — this month is Free State's March Mustard Madness. This condiment carnival lets you choose from 66, yes 66, different flavors of mustard to compliment your meal. Thanks to a partnership between Mount Horeb Musteb Museum in Mount Horeb, Wis., and the Free State folks, each entree can be paired an exotic mustard from categories such as spirited (liquored) mustards, garlic mustards or fruit, herb and vegetable mustards.
3/16 Tues. A hamburger joint and pajama party sing-along
Rev up your hot rod and wear your favorite pink poodle skirt because the kids from Rydell High are here to rock 'n' roll. The Lied Center, 1600 Stewart Dr., will be presenting the super-cool '50s musical Grease tonight at 7:30 p.m. Sing along to favorites such as "Summer Nights," "Beauty School Dropout" and "Greased Lightnin." As the fifth-longest running musical in Broadway history, Grease is a favorite among teenage romance stories. Watch as Danny Zuko almost loses his cool and his summer love, Sandy Olsson. Tickets are $18.50 to $21 for KU students. They can be purchased at the Lied Center ticket office, 864-ARTS, or the SUA office in the Kansas Union, 864-SHOW.
3/17 Wed.
Marley's Reggae Mon Straight from Kingston, Jamaica comes Bob Marley's oldest son, Ziggy Marley. With a fresh new sound and a crew of amazing musicians, this event is definitely fit for Liberty Hall, 644 Massachusetts St. Whether you dig classic Peter Tosh reggae or modern beat-driven reggae, Ziggy's got the right ingredients in his voice to make you feel right in the heart of Kingston. Joining him on stage will be Michael Franti and Spearhead with their urban hip hop grooves. The event is $25 and for ages 18 and older.
3.11.04 Jayplay
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