3/4 Thurs. Pop Rockers
Get an early jump on your weekend activities by coming down to the Meat Market, 811 New Hampshire St., to chill out with the band Anything But Joey. This local pop-rock quartet is once again ready to woo the ladies and get the gents shaking their heads back and forth with their party-pop punk beats. This time, Anything But Joey is unplugging their amps and going acoustic. The band just recently released its latest album titled, Necessary, But Not Cool, which is the follow-up to its first album, Come Out Fighting. Both albums have broken into the commercial radio scene, becoming so popular that some songs such as, "Girl Roommate" have become No. 1 requests. Tonight's show will begin at 9 p.m. and is limited to those 21 and older. A cost has yet to be determined for this event.
3/5 Fri.
A horrific reunion
After an eight-month estrangement, (blue) will be coming together one last time at the Horror House, 1305 Tennessee St. Described by some as performance art, (blue) was one of Lawrence's most engaging bands visually, using an array of blue lights to go with its Q And Not U-influenced sound. Along with (blue) is Chicago-based Watchers, which is best-remembered for its jaw dropping performance at the now-defunct Pink House less than a year ago. Superargo will also be playing this all-ages show. A small donation to the touring band will be requested at the door.
3/6 Sat.
The wit of William
The dude's been around for years (and no, I'm not talking about The Big Lebowski). This literary icon has written dramatic, romantic and comedic plays for everyone in the peanut gallery to enjoy. Tonight you can appreciate the genius of William Shakespeare's Love's Labour Lost at 7:30. It's your last chance to see this comedy performed at Baker University, Baldwin City, Kan., in the Rice Auditorium. The play, published in 1598, is unusual in the fact that this comedy, and earlier works of Shakespeare, does not end in marriage. So grab your single friends and be entertained by this funny tale.
3/7 Sun. Buggin' around
Check out the work of Barbara McCreery at the Olive Gallery and Art Supply, 15 E. St. McCreery's show, "Pastry Chefs and Mummies," consists of mixed media shadow boxes. Open since March 6, this quirky show features 25 to 30 pieces by the artist, Natalie Allion, Olive employee, says. McCreery, who doesn't consider herself an artist, co-owns the Weatherstaff Landscape and Design Company in Kansas City, Mo. The Kansas City Star featured her and her decorative front lawn in January. McCreery uses found objects such as bug shells to create themes or stories within each shadow box. While at the Olive, catch the Kid's Corner, which will be featuring the work of brothers Connor and Liam. "Pastry Chefs and Mummies" will be up through March 31. The gallery is open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. everyday.
where it's at this week's happenings
3/8 Mon. The Other V-Day
Eve Ensler's award-winning play, The Vagina Monologues, is making a stop in Lawrence tonight at 7 at Liberty Hall, 644 Massachusetts St. The play is a benefit show for V-Day, a nonprofit organization that raises money to stop violence against women. Tonight's performance will be one of 2000 V-Day events all over the world. V-Day has raised more than $20 million for their cause since its establishment in 1998, when Ensler first presented The Vagina Monologues to the public. Tickets for the all ages show are $10.
3/9 Tues. Ta-town author
Meet the writer of the novel Cottonwood at the Raven Bookstore, 8 E. Seventh St., tonight at 7. Scott Phillips, Wichita native, is an acclaimed crime-novel writer who gives the Midwest town props for inspiring the uniquely sordid-comic atmosphere in his books. As a man who has lived in Paris and California, his newest book connects with his Kansas roots. Cottonwood portrays the growth of a fictional Kansas frontier town in the 1870s. The main character, Bill Ogden, is a drunk and womanizer providing comic relief. The town finds trouble when a business tycoon and the railroad come to Cottonwood.
3/10 Wed. DJs fight for pride
To some people DJs are just guys who look hip and hit buttons. But the scratchin' and poppin' that goes into professional DJ-ing is an art that not many can or will ever master. KJHK'S Wax Clash is tonight at 10:30. The 18-and-over event will give you a glimpse into the madness that goes into scratching, mixing and matching beats. The DJ battle has become a tradition every year at Liberty Hall, 644 Massachusetts St., drawing people from all over the country. Breakdancers hit the floor, rappers get on the mic and DJs, of course, do the dirty work. Previous winners have gone on to record or produce albums for local hip-hop artists. If you want to know all the hype about Lawrence hip-hop, the Wax Clash will answer all your questions.
3.4.04 Jayplay
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