Lied Series tickets go on sale Monday

Single tickets for the 2003-2004 Lied Center Series will go on sale to the general public Monday.

This year’s series includes a variety of top-notch arts events, including performances by Hubbard Street Dance Chicago (above), a staging of “CATS” and a concert by world-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma. For tickets, call the Lied Center at 864-2787.

Nelson-Atkins to open French painting exhibit

Kansas City, Mo.– Great works by 19th-century French painters, such as “Paris Kiosk” by Jean Beraud (above), will be on view beginning Saturday at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art.

J-W hungry for readers’ July Fourth recipes

The Journal-World would like readers to share the dishes they look forward to eating during Fourth of July festivities. Whether it’s a recipe for grandma’s homemade strawberry ice cream or dad’s spicy hamburgers, we would like to publish it in the Food section.

If you have a recipe to share, mail it to: The News Center, Food section, 645 N.H., Lawrence, KS 66049. Recipes also may be sent by e-mail to jbaker@ljworld.com. Please include a name and a daytime phone number where you can be reached. For more information, call staff writer Jim Baker at 832-7173 or copy editor Karrey Britt at 832-7190.