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THURSDAY man in black [glasses]
be-spectacled correspondent from The Daily Show with John Stewart will perform in the Kansas Union Ballroom at 7:30 p.m. You might remember Mo from his commentary on VH1 I Love the '80s series or his Mr. Goodwrench commercials. Catch a piece of his wit for $7 with a KUID or $10 without. The Fourth of July CD release show will he at The Eighth Street Tap Room, 801 New Hampshire St., at 10 p.m. Fourth of July will celebrate its latest album release with newcomer Matt Rice, recently deflowered on the Lawrence music scene after debuting at the Replay on Nov. 29. The Fourth of July was originally vocalist Brendan Hanguaers' solo project, but the Lawrence quintet is now a healthy melting pot of Lawrence rockers, featuring Andrew Conner of Ghosty, Justin Roelofs of The Anniversary and two other Hanguaers: Kelly and Patrick. This indie-rockin' fête is for those 21 and older and costs $2.
SATURDAY wackiness
ENSUES. The Big Jeter AV Club is
The Big Jeter A/V Club is dedicated to the preservation of two things: bad film and good hillbilly funk music. On the first Saturday of every month this secret society takes both loves to the Fine Arts Theatre, 11119 Johnson Drive, in Shawnee, for a night of weirdness and fun. It's hard to say what will happen at an A/V Club meeting, expect anything from live bands to contests to screenings of such movie classics as The Trial of Billy Jack and Godspell. All we can tell you is to just show up at midnight with your $5 entrance fee and see what happens. While you wait for the A/V Club meeting, head over to El Torreon, 3101 Gillham Plaza, in Kansas City, Mo., for Phoney Jam! This semi-regular event features Kansas City's best rock musicians playing each other's material in a musical chairs-style set. The game starts at 7 p.m. and is all ages. A price has yet to be announced.
SUNDAY tune n' zoom. Come dig the
Christmas Vespers at the Lied Center for a jump-start into your Christmas holiday. The music department will thrill you with classic renditions of your favorite holiday music and relax you with the rhythms of the season. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. and tickets are $10 for students and children. Or shop for moveable Christmas gifts at the Kansas City Fall Dream Classic, a classic car auction. Browse some pretty, pretty vehicles and, beginning at 11 a.m., place your bid to take them home. It's free to look, so head to the BTC Exhibit Hall.
TUESDAY philanthropy. Rock out for a good
cause tonight at the Douglas County Aids Project Benefit Concert. Rockin' rockabillies Arthur Dodge and the Horsefeathers are the featured band, supported by other great local acts: Julia Peterson, Andrew Connor, Jeff Ferrell and Matt Rice, who's awfully busy this
week. There's something for all kinds of music lovers at this show, genres range from singer-songwriter folk to catchy indie-rock. Plus,the price is right.The 18 and older show is $7 if you can't legally drink and $5 for the older than 21 set.The concert starts at 9 p.m.at Teller's,746 Massachusetts St.
WEDNESDAY ku idol
think you have the talent to wow the crowd? Open Mic Night at the Kansas Union is for you. This Student Union Activities free event will give you the opportunity to be in the spotlight, displaying your musical talent. The top performer will receive $50 and you can even sign up for your chance to become an actual star. So, show up at the Hawk's Nest at 7 p.m. and hang around
until 9 p.m., performing for others and applauding them in return. For more info, call 864-2431. Or watch the Jayhawks show off their talent on the court instead. Wander over to Allen Fieldhouse or just tune in as the men's basketball team faces Fort Hays State. Tip off is at 7 p.m.
FRIDAY crazy for EMU
Sometimes it's OK to go nuts. Lawrence's own E.M.U. The theatre brings Edgar Allen Poe to the stage in And Much of Madness, playing at 8:30 p.m. at Ecumenical Christian Ministries, 1204 Oread Ave.The play combines farce horror and poetry to tell the story of a mismanaged local theater company attempting to stage a play about Edgar Allen Poe. Tickets are $5.Local theater takes a different meaning in Kansas City tonight at Up Against the Wall. This monthly event showcases the best short movies by Kansas City filmmakers.The films are projected onto a wall at 19th and Baltimore streets, across from the Doniphan Gallery in the Crossroads Art District, beginning at sunset. It's free, but it's also al fresco so call 913-649-0244 to make sure weather permits.
MONDAY all ages.
The Jane's Addiction show at the Beaumont Club in Kansas City is sold out tonight, but here's another veteran big-name band to check out—and it's in Lawrence! 311 is coming to Liberty Hall, 644 Massachusetts St. starting at 8 p.m. For $32.50, the reggae-inspired rock, ever popular in the '90s, can be enjoyed by all ages. Tonight there's also a local rock n' roll show brought to you by the friendly folks at Pipeline Productions. Poison the Well, Every Time I Die, The Bronx and Codeseven will be at The Bottleneck, 737 New
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