Arts In Action

Friends,

The mission of the Lawrence Arts Center is to enrich individuals and our community through art. This year, the Arts Center celebrates our 35th anniversary since opening in the Carnegie Building. Our vision for the future involves our engagement with a collaborative, relevant, and vigorous creative community across Lawrence. Thirty-five years in the making, the Lawrence Arts Center continues to evolve. This anniversary year, we renew our own commitment to offering rich experiences for everyone in arts education, performance, and exhibition.

This is Lawrence’s place to imagine . . . a first pottery class at any time of life, yoga, performance in dance and theater for all ages, workshops in filmmaking, printmaking, digital media, open studios for more experienced artists, all day camps at the Arts Center for kids during spring break or summer, a giant undertaking of a winter ballet, our community Holiday Shop, exhibitions in a variety of media — community engagement through art.

The Arts Center is Lawrence’s intersection of art, education, scholarship, and social mission. At the Arts Center you can be a student, an exhibiting artist, a performer, and an audience member. Please join us.

Susan Tate
Executive Director

What’s Going On

Art in the Open

The goal is to make the lobby of the Arts Center lively, filling it with evidence of artistic vitality. The lobby itself should manifest the sense of creative community that is at the heart of the Arts Center’s mission. To this end, the lobby has become a curated space under the direction of Ben Ahlvers, and we hope to offer a portion of the lobby as an actual creative space, a temporary and public studio for artists. Please contact caitlinvista@lawrenceartscenter.org if you would like more information.

Poet Laureati! A convergence of Midwest poets laureate

The poetry’s in motion in Lawrence. Join us for this concourse featuring Mary Swander, poet laureate of Iowa; Caryn Mirriam-Goldberg, poet laureate of Kansas; Jim Barnes, poet laureate of Oklahoma; Marilyn L. Taylor, poet laureate of Wisconsin; Kevin Stein, poet laureate of Illinois; Denise Low, former poet laureate of Kansas; Walter Bargen, former poet laureate of Missouri; and others.

• Sunday, March 14, 4pm—Poet Laureati: A Reading, at Spencer Museum of Art Central Court, with reception following.
• Monday, March 15, noon—Lunch Laureati: Brown Bag It with the Poets Laureate, at Lawrence Arts Center.

Grant writing workshops for artists and arts organizations

Saturday, April 17, 2-4pm and Thursday, April 29, 7-9pm
Artists and art project coordinators are invited to attend a FREE grant-writing workshop. Leslie vonHolten, LAC grant writer, will go over the nuts and bolts of artists’ grants — where to find them, how to interpret the jargon, key tips for successful proposals, and the importance of each step of the process. Public and private grants will be explored. Feel free to come looking for general information, or with questions regarding specific grants. For more information, please contact Leslie at leslie@lawrenceartscenter.org.

Lawrence Arts Center celebrates 35 years

• Save the date for a Lawrence Arts Center Street Party! Join us on Saturday, June 12, 10am to 2pm for live music, food by Lawrence Originals, spontaneous entertainment, raku firings, iron works, and much more.
• The evening of Saturday, October 2, the Arts Center will hold a 35th anniversary party to “Imagine Anew.” Tickets: $75.

Save the date and watch for more information.

Langston Hughes Creative Writing Awards presented

February 1 saw the 14th annual Lawrence Arts Center and Raven Bookstore celebration of the life of Langston Hughes and the local spirit of creative writing. In honor of Hughes, the Raven and the Arts Center hold an annual creative writing contest. This year’s winners were Amy Stuber, short story, and Jeff Tigchelaar, poetry. With more than 60 entries, this contest is a testimony to the literary energy of Lawrence. Stuber’s and Tigchelaar’s readings of their original work were complemented by the music of the Tommy Johnson Experiment and the St. Luke A.M.E. choir. Professor Maryemma Graham spoke about the life and influence of Langston Hughes, and Adam Banks, KU’s Langston Hughes visiting professor, read from Hughes’ poetry.

a place to imagine...the possibilities

Arts tutorials
The Lawrence Arts Center teaching staff offers individual sessions on a limited basis in the areas of theater and film, acting, dance, metals, jewelry, glass, ceramics, photography, printmaking, and digital media. Rates begin at $30 per hour. To enquire or to enroll, contact the Arts Center at 843-2787.

Space for your event
The Lawrence Arts Center is available for rental. Consider the lobby spaces and the galleries for weddings and receptions. The state-of-the-art theater offers the perfect space for professional seminars and presentations.

Financial aid available
Financial aid is available throughout the year for both children and adults. Applications are available online (Click Here) and at the front desk.

You Make The Difference

Hundreds of individuals, families and organizations show their love for the arts and the culture in our community through their gifts to the Arts Center. Your gifts provide for community arts programs such as scholarships, artist residencies, workshops and exhibitions.

Special thanks to these members of the Imagination Society, 2010:

• Nancy Ashton
• Peter Bass and Laura Buhr
• Bev Billings
• Judy and Dave Billings
• Eliza and John Bullock
• Grace and Tom Carmody
• Kay and Tom Carmody
• Barbara and Bill Carswell
• Julie and Wayne Carter
• Larry and Kathy Chance
• Brad and Ellen Chindamo
• Aron and Hannah Cromwell
• Tom and Marilyn Dobski
• Lindy Eakin and Liz Miller
• Jason and Machaela Edmonds
• Gretchen and Mark Edwards
• Ann Evans
• Ray Fleming
• Steve Fredrickson and Thea Rademacher
• Ron and Colette Gaches
• Brenda Gadd
• Sydney Garrett
• Jan and Jack Gaumnitz
• John and Virginia Gaunt
• Joan and Web Golden
• Burke Griggs and Emily Hill
• John and Susan Gronbeck-Tedesco
• Thadd and Eliza Hale
• Chris and Tree Hanna
• Dan and Jay Haugh
• Hauptil Family
• Randy and Saralyn Hardy
• Dave and Gunda Hiebert
• Stephen and Marcia Hill
• Ron and Barb Hinton
• Kathleen and Tom Hodge
• David and Ann Hollond
• Bill and Carolie Hougland
• Al and Diane Horning
• Brian and Marilyn Horsch
• Matt and Heather Hoy
• Mark and June Jones
• Maurice and Betsy Joy
• Bird and Michel Loomis
• Jill and Mark LaPoint
• Mike and Cindy Maude
• Steve and Kathleen McCluskey-Fawcett
• Mike and Dee Michaelis
• Marty Moore and Durand Reiber
• Barbara Nordling
• Mike and Deborah Orozco
• Jim and Vickie Otten
• John and Nancy Parker
• Lynn and Sally Piller
• Phil and Rachel Rademacher
• Pete Rowland
• Dan and Nicole Sabatini
• Jerry and Mary Kay Samp
• Bill and Dru Sampson
• Janet Satz
• Miles and Paula Schnaer
• Dan Schriner and Sally Hare-Schriner
• Beth Schultz
• Carol and Del Shankel
• John and Linda Stewart
• John and Deanell Tacha
• Brad and Susan Tate
• Elinor and Michael Tourtellot
• Roger Walter and Evan Williams
• Ken and Annette Wertzberger
• Mary and Andy Bloomer Wharff
• Pete and Ann Wiklund
• Steve and Susie Wilson
• Mary and Wint Winter
• Jack and Judy Wright

Thank you to these Lawrence businesses for their support of the Lawrence Arts Center: Americana Music Academy

• American Century Investments
• Aneita’s Alterations
• Art Frames
• AT&T Foundation
• The Bay Leaf
• Beautiful Music
• Beimer’s BBQ
• Bittersweet Garden and Floral
• Black Hills Energy
• Bracker’s Good Earth Clay
• Callahan Creek
• Central National Bank
• Central Soyfoods
• Checkers
• Circle S Ranch
• Community Mercantile
• Cottins Hardware
• DelMonte Pet Food Products
• Dr. John Hay DDS
• Emprise Bank
• Evan Williams Catering
• The Eye Doctors Optometrists
• Free State Brewery
• Fun and Games
• Gaches, Braden, and Associates
• Game Nut Entertainment
• Global Café
• Golf Course Superintendents
• Association of America
• Great Harvest Bread Co
• Hallmark Cards
• HyVee
• J & S Coffee
• Jo Shmo’s
• Kizer Cummings Jewelry
• Lawrence Decorating Center
• Lawrence Memorial Hospital Gift Shop
• Mainline Printing
• Mass. St. Music
• McCaffrey-Collins Interior Design
• McColm Orthodontics
• McDonald’s of Lawrence
• Michael Manley Photography
• Michael Treanor Architects
• Muncher’s Bakery
• Payless Shoe Source
• Pendleton’s Country Market
• People’s Bank
• Peoples Optical
• Pink Box Bakery
• Prairie Patches
• Rademacher Financial
• Sabatini Architects
• Sarah’s Fabrics
• Sunfire Ceramics
• Sunflower Broadband
• US Bank
• Vinland Valley Nursery
• Westar Energy
• World Company
• The Write Design
• Z’s Divine Espresso

30th Annual Lawrence Benefit Art Auction

March 22-April 10

This exhibition will feature original art from more than 150 artists. Artwork generouslydonated by artists represents a diverse spectrum of forms and media, including painting, sculpture, photography, ceramics, jewelry, and print. The Art Auction Committeeis working hard to ensure that this event is teeming with quality art and that the event is truly a great experience for all involved. You can expect fresh changes to many aspects of this event. Ben Ahlvers, exhibitions director, and the Art Auction Committee are enthusiastic about bringing this annual event to the community.

The Lawrence Arts Center Exhibitions Program strives to provide the highest quality in local, regional, national, and international visual art. Between the two gallery spaces, the program hosts 15-18 exhibits per year. This annual Benefit serves as the Exhibitions Program’s primary source of funding. Now, more than ever, we need you to become an active participant in supporting the arts.

FEATURED ARTIST

Carol Ann Carter is a professor of art at the University of Kansas. She has been a supporter of the Lawrence Arts Center for many years, and we are enthusiastic about her role as the 2010 featured artist. Her textile and mixed media work has been shown nationally and internationally in numerous individual and group exhibitions at places including The Detroit Institute of Art; G.R. N’Namdi Gallery in New York, Chicago and Detroit; The Cinque Gallery in New York; The Indianapolis Museum of Art; and the Burgkloster Kulturforum in Luebeck, Germany. Public collections are in the Snite Museum, University of Notre Dame; The Las Vegas Museum; The Santa Reparata Print Studio in Florence, Italy; and The Indianapolis Museum of Art.

SILENT AUCTION

Silent auction bidding begins Monday, March 22 and closes Saturday, April 10 at 7:15pm. Bids on silent auction pieces may be made at any time during the exhibit. Silent auction pieces may be “bought out” for 150 percent of posted retail value. Winners of silent auction items will be announced during the live auction. All pieces require a minimum of 50 percent retail value bid.

LIVE AUCTION

Live auction pieces open for bid at 7:30pm on Saturday, April 10. All pieces require a minimum of 50 percent retail value bid. Tickets are required to attend the Benefit.

ONLINE VIEWING

Beginning March 26, all artwork can be seen online. For details, please visit www.lawrenceartscenter.org/Auction/.

TICKETS

Tickets may be purchased by phone 785-843-2787 with credit card, or at the Lawrence Arts Center with credit card, check or cash. Tickets cost $35 in advance (until 4pm on April 10), or $40 at the door.

RESERVED SEATING

A new feature of this year’s auction is a reserved seating section during the Live Auction. A limited number of tables (seating up to eight per table) will be available for purchase. For $500, patrons receive prime viewing of pieces up for auction, drink service, centerpiece name signage, and recognition in the Art Auction catalog (tickets included). Space is limited. Reserved seating sales end Tuesday, March 30.

MEMBERS-ONLY PREVIEW PARTY

2010 members of the Lawrence Arts Center are invited to preview the exhibition at a private gathering on Friday, April 2, 5:30-8pm. Enjoy a presentation by our featured artist, Carol Ann Carter. Wine and hors d’oeuvres will be served.

Many thanks to our Benefit sponsors, The Eye Doctors Optometrists and Peoples Optical.

In The Gallery

REPRESENTING AND SERVING OUR COMMUNITY’S ARTISTS
The Lawrence Arts Center provides the community with 15-18 exhibitions each year in its two galleries. Individual artists are encouraged to apply to display their work in the Arts Center (see www.lawrenceartscenter.org/exhibition). Exhibitions are supported by grants, donations, sales, and primarily by the proceeds of the Lawrence Benefit Art Auction, the major spring fundraising event of the Lawrence Arts Center (see www.lawrenceartauction.org). In recent years, the Center has shown in its galleries more than 1,000 diverse local and regional artists in all media, ranging from local preschool children to internationally known artists from such places as Tibet, Korea, China, Canada, Germany, and Indonesia. The mission of the exhibition program is to represent and serve the community’s artists in every form and expression. Such richness reflects the community that the Arts Center serves. Thank you to our Exhibitions Program sponsor, Emprise Bank.

March 22–April 10
30th Annual Lawrence Benefit Art Auction Preview

April 10 (doors open at 6pm)
30th Annual Lawrence Benefit Art Auction
Featured Artist: Carol Ann Carter

April 12–16
Lawrence Arts Center Preschool Exhibition

April 20–May 7
Lawrence Public Schools Art Exhibition

May 14–June 13
Alison Filley, 2009 Printmaking Artist in Residence

May 14–June 13
Character Building. Building Character: A group exhibition

June 17–July 16
Sarah Gross, 2009 Ceramics Artist in Residence

June 17–July 16
Douglas County Juried Art Exhibition

July 23–August 20
POP: A group invitational exhibition

August 13–September 4
Enamel Artist Herb Friedson

Performances & More

ON STAGE: THEATER PERFORMANCES

March 26 and March 27—7:30pm
March 28—2pm
April 1, 2, and 3—7:30pm
OLIVER!
Broadway comes to Lawrence! Lionel Bart’s masterpiece will feature more than 60 actors of all ages. Directed by Ric Averill — with musical direction by Mary Baker, choreography by Molly Gordon, costumes by Jennifer Glenn, sets and sound by Danny Rogovein, and lights by Lee Saylor — the show is guaranteed to make you “Consider Yourself at Home!” Featured performers include Sam Hay as Oliver, Eli Börk as the Artful Dodger, Kitty Steffens as Nancy, Dennis Tyner as Fagin, Matt Drahozal as Bill Sikes, Jennifer Glenn as the Widow Corney,Travis Berkley as Mr. Bumble, Jerry Mitchell and Elizabeth Sullivan as Mr. and Mrs. Sowerberry, Jacob Leet as Noah, and Kendra Leet as Bet. The list goes on, the show goes up, and we’ll see you there! A Gruel and Games party and Scouting workshop will follow the Sunday, March 28 performance. Tickets: $15 adults, $12 seniors and students

April 9, May 7, and June 11—7:30pm
STORY SLAM 2010
Join us for evenings of storytelling — true stories from Lawrence area residents. Have one to tell? Prepare a true story (five minutes or less) based on the theme of the evening: “firsts” (April 9), “kids” (May 7), or “cars” (June 11). Come ready to tell your story without notes. Just want to listen? Just be there! Concessions available. Donations at the door.

April 23—7pm
April 24—12:30pm picnic, 2pm show
RUMPLESTILTSKIN
Come see this fairy tale classic come to life in a unique collaboration of live and puppet theatre by Ric Averill and Spencer Lott. This is very funny piece, with a few sing-alongs, designed for ages 3-103.
Tickets: $8.50 adults, $6.50 seniors and students

May 2—2pm
THE THREE BILLY GOATS GRUFF and Other Fairy Tales
First Saturday Players, our talented 6th grade+
acting troupe directed by Jennifer Glenn, presents this delight for young children and their families.
$4 suggested donation at the door.

August 5 and August 6—7:30pm
Buran Theatre Company Presents...
Don’t miss an exciting production by this collective of actors, writers, designers, musicians, dancers, choreographers, painters, composers, teachers, inventors, and historians who commune in various locales across the globe to produce new theatrical events. Buran Theatre Company’s free workshops will run in tandem with the production, and the entire Lawrence community is invited to participate. For more information, contact Ric Averill at ricaverill@lawrenceartscenter.org.

SUMMER YOUTH THEATER

Join us for SYT’s 35th season! Auditions will be held Sunday, April 25. Call 785-843-2787 today to sign up for a one-hour slot. All 4th-7th graders auditioning for HONK should prepare 16 bars of a Broadway song (accompanist provided at the audition). All auditioning for HAMLET AND ZOMBIES should prepare to walk like the undead! All 8th-12th graders auditioning should prepare a monologue of under two minutes (or two shorter contrasting monologues under two minutes total). Additionally, those auditioning for HAIR should also prepare 16 bars of a Broadway or rock song (accompanist will be provided; bring your music). Callbacks will be April 26 and April 27, 4-9pm.

June 17 and June 18—7:30pm
June 19—2pm
HONK
Anthony Drewe’s Broadway musical version of The Ugly Duckling, with music by George Stiles, comes to the stage in Lawrence. Lots of roles and fun, catchy music make this play a joy for audiences and actors alike. Jennifer Glenn directs with Mary Baker as music director.

June 24, June 25, and June 26—7:30pm
June 27—2pm
SPRING AWAKENING
This German play by Frank Wedekind, as translated by Jonathan Franzen, serves as the basis for the hit rock musical of the same name. Themes of sensual awakening, difficult relationships, overbearing adults, and teen suicide make this dark comedy a wonderful piece for exploration, as directed by Shannon Draper-Gard.

July 22 and July 23—7:30pm
July 24—2pm
HAMLET AND ZOMBIES
Will Averill’s new work answers the question of why pretty much everyone dies in Hamlet. Elizabeth Sullivan directs, and Jerry Mitchell serves as guest acting coach, as Shakespeare is turned upside down and backward and the story comes alive with the undead.

July 29, July 30, and July 31—7:30pm
August 1—2pm
HAIR: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical
This counter-culture classic has book and lyrics by James Rado and Gerome Ragni with music by Galt MacDermot. Local ’60s experts (including director Ric Averill) will share their memories. A photo exhibit by John Gary Brown and others is sure to remind us of a time of trouble, challenge, and great joy.
See class listings for more information.

BUSKER FEST!

Mark your calendar for August 20-21, because you don’t want to miss the return of myriad street performers — fire eaters, sword swallowers, bowling ball jugglers, strong women, handsome men, clowns, musicians, acrobats, and more!

SHORT FILM FESTIVAL

Enter your film in the Arts Center’s Kansas-Missouri Short Film Festival. Films of up to 20 minutes will be judged, and two hours of great new material will be shared on Saturday, May 8 at 7pm. In addition to judges’ awards, a people’s choice award will be given based on audience applause. Submit your film in DVD format by March 26 with entry form and a $10 submission fee (payable to Lawrence Arts Center). Obtain entry forms at the front desk or at lawrenceartscenter.org. Attn: Ric Averill, drama and film program director, Lawrence Arts Center, 940 New Hampshire Street, Lawrence, KS 66044.
Tickets: $8, $5 seniors and students

SUMMER FILM INTENSIVE

Student and professional filmmakers are invited to the Arts Center’s Summer Film Intensive on Friday and Saturday, June 4-5, featuring THE ONLY GOOD INDIAN, Kevin Willmott and Tom Carmody’s Sundance success, and MARIACHI ESTRELLA, a new documentary from Via Dolorosa (Marlo Angell and Peter Jasso). Screenings and talkbacks supplement workshops, panels, discussions and more. Featured guests invited for the weekend include Kevin Willmott, Greg Hurd, Matt Jacobson, Tom Carmody (THE ONLY GOOD INDIAN), Marlo Angell (Via Dolorosa), Patrick Rea (SenoReality), Chris Blunk (Through a Glass), Peter Jasso (Kansas Film Commission), Jim Jewell (KU Media), Heather Laird (Wright/Laird Casting), and Ric and Jeanne Averill (C.S.A. & Lucky). Check lawrenceartscenter.org or email ricaverill@lawrenceartscenter.org for details.
Registration: $30, $15 seniors and students (fee assistance available); tickets to screenings for non-registered public: $8 adults, $5 seniors and students

MUSIC PERFORMANCES

March 14—7pm
Ashley Davis: An Evening of Celtic Music
Join Lawrence native Ashley Davis for an evening of drinks, candlelight, and Celtic music. Be transported to another time when songs and stories were the cornerstone of every evening. Ashley and Cormac De Barra, Ireland’s leading harpist and native Gaelic speaker, will play songs from Ashley’s new album, “Down By the Sea,” which they recorded together in Ireland. Visit daisyrings.com (Ashley’s site) for a free download. Tickets: $20

March 14—2pm
Celtic Kids! Family Concert
Bring the family down for an hour of stories, songs and some lessons in Gaelic for the kids! Ashley Davis and Cormac De Barra will lead the little ones in learning about St. Patrick’s Day, some new Irish words, and a song or two to take home with them! Admission: $10 per family.

May 21—between 7 and 8pm
Automobile Symphony
Ric Averill is out tuning car horns and will perform “between the bands” on the rooftop of the parking garage opposite the Arts Center during Art Tougeau’s decoration party. Contact Ric if you want to blow your own horn!

MUSIC: MORE NOTES

LAWRENCE/AREA COMPOSERS NEW WORKS
The Arts Center sponsors the second edition of this Lawrence event in August. Please contact Ric Averill, 785-843-2787 ext. 123 or ricaverill@lawrenceartscenter.org if you’d like to have your new work performed.

SINGER SONGWRITER NIGHTS
Look for more of these in the near future. Please contact Ric at 785-843-2787 ext. 123 or ricaverill@lawrenceartscenter.org if you’d like to have us invite you to share your original songs.

GROTESQUE ARABESQUE TO BE READ AT NYU
Ric Averill’s rock opera with modern dance based on the life and work of Edgar Allan Poe will be given a full-staged reading at New York University in June, part of the New Plays for Young Audiences program.

940 DANCE COMPANY’S SUMMER SCHEDULE

March 19—10:30am
Wonderscope Children’s Museum Children’s Performance and Workshop
The dancers travel to Wonderscope Children’s Museum in Shawnee, Kan. to perform their works for children and then involve them in a movement exploration workshop relating to the performance.

April 17—time to be announced
Earth Day Outdoor Performances
The Dance Company, other artists, and the community will come together to create a dynamic outdoor performance exploring the energy of wind power. Watch for more developments.

April 30 and May 1—7:30pm
NEW WORKS CONCERT
Diverse and thought-provoking new works by artistic director Susan Rieger and 940 Dance Company members display the virtuosity and talent of this exciting professional company based at the Lawrence Arts Center.

May 2—2-4pm
Studio 206, Lawrence Arts Center
Spring Audition
This audition for the Company’s 2010-2011 season is open to advanced and professional dancers who are able to rehearse during the day and tour when scheduled. For information, contact Candi Baker, candi@lawrenceartscenter.org, 785-843-2787.

May 2—sunset (approximately 8pm)
Clinton Lake, near Clinton Lake Museum
DANCE OF THE RINGS site-specific performance
This collaborative event designed by artistic director Susan Rieger and dance artist Joan Stone involves the 940 Dance Company, dancers from the University Dance Company, and the “Freedom Rings” art installation by nationally known Lawrence artist Steven Johnson.

May 7
Stockton residency
Sponsored by the Stockton Area Arts Council, the 940 Dance Company will be in residence in the Stockton, Kan. schools. They will perform their new wind program and teach several workshops for students. The Company’s season ends following the Stockton residency. The 2010-2011 season begins in September.

OTHER DANCE PERFORMANCES

April 17—10:30am and 1:30pm
Jedi Knights and Galactic Princesses:
The Fight 2 NOTB Polluted
The Peanut, Pretzel, Popcorn, and Pistachio companies present an original adventure inspired by the classic Star Wars series and Earth Day. Rescuing Earth from the disastrous dark side’s Earth Vaders will not be easy. Can everyone re-learn to care for the earth and use “green practices”? The cast, ranging in ages from 5 to 17, also help create the storyline, choreography, costumes, and sets. This wonderful creative dance storytelling is directed by Candi Baker, Molly Gordon, and Paige Comparato.

May 14—7pm
May 15—10:30am, 1pm and 3pm
DANCE GALA 2010
In four different showcases we proudly celebrate the achievements of the students in the Arts Center’s Dance Program, a program that strives to teach dancers excellent technical skills while emphasizing personal growth, artistic expression, creative thinking, and self-discovery as part of the total dance experience. See ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, and modern dance, as well as highlights such as senior solos, classical ballet variations, and much more!

Fridays, June 11 through Aug 6—11:45am and 3:45pm
Summer Camps for Youth Mini-Performances/Presentations in the Lobby
Nearly every Friday this summer at 11:45am and 3:45pm, the dance and art camps will present short performance/presentations in the lobby or in the studio, sharing their experiences from the week. Pirates and Princesses, Circuses, Kansas Weather, Swan Lake, 3D Mania, and more will be shared with family, friends, and passersby.

July 9—7pm
CHARLOTTE’S WEB
In two intensive weeks, the Performance Dance Workshop will create a dance version of the classic children’s story about a literate spider and “SOME PIG.” Directed by a team of great leaders — Deborah Bettinger, Molly Gordon and Shannon Pickett — this dance performance promises to delight audiences of all ages.

DANCE PROGRAM NEWS

CARMINE BALLERE DANCE SCHOLARSHIP AUDITION
May 17—4:30-5:30pm
Studio 206, Lawrence Arts Center
Designed to recognize excellence and commitment and to encourage the serious study of ballet, this scholarship covers full tuition for four ballet classes per week and additional pointe classes, as well as participation in the Annual Holiday Show and the Lawrence Youth Ballet Company. Those auditioning should be entering Ballet IV or higher-level classes. Additional classes are encouraged but not covered by the scholarship. Scholarship is for fall 2010 through spring 2011.

SUMMER DANCE INTENSIVE WORKSHOPS
June 1–5
The 13th Annual Early Summer Workshop with Guest Artists
Sean Duus, former dancer and now teacher for the Kansas City Ballet Company, returns to teach his inspiring classes for intermediate and advanced ballet dancers. Our special guest this summer, Benjamin Wegman of the Liz Lerman Dance Exchange/Company in Washington, D.C., will teach a release technique to open tight areas of the body, allowing for increased range of motion and fullness of movement. He will also teach a class for area professional and advanced college modern dancers.

July 6–10
The Leap from Studio to Stage: Your Professional Life Begins Here
Highly experienced regional choreographers Tina Kambour from the University of Central Oklahoma and David Ollington from Kansas State University join Susan Rieger, 940 Dance Company’s award-winning artistic director, to present a new all-day workshop for advanced high school and college dancers. Study technique that teaches efficiency and ease, receive targeted feedback on alignment, increase your versatility, learn and perform challenging repertory, learn the skills of improvi-sation, learn to psychologically prepare for performances and auditions, learn about injury care and prevention, and learn to critique work in a useful and respectful manner. For more info, call 785-843-2787 for a brochure.

2010 Art Tougeau Parade

Art Car Cruise May 21
Pre-Parade Party May 21
Parade and block party May 22

Ever since human beings noticed the phenomenon of the “corner-less rolling rock,” we have been coming up with more ways to use the labor-saving invention we now know of as the wheel. In celebration of America’s fascination with all things wheeled, Lawrence holds this event to honor mankind’s large creative cerebral cortex, bipedal locomotion, and opposable thumbs.

Our goal is to create an all-inclusive event that is symbolic of humanity’s need for self-expression in the medium of all things wheeled. Every year we add to the original event — a Pre-Parade Party (since 2004), an Art Car Cruise (since 2007), and a Post-Parade Block Party (since 2007).This year we are adding Freak Bikes and Rat Bikes to our repertoire.

The Pre-Parade Party is an event in which families and individuals can bring their car, bicycle, or whatever, then paint them while eating popcorn and listening to the music of various local bands. In this event, people can also view other custom show vehicles from all over the United States and meet their builders. The purpose of the entire event is to celebrate creativity and honor the human spirit with a sense of humor, and to just have some good, clean fun on wheels. For more information, see arttougeau.org.