Artist’s works to be displayed at gallery

“The breakdowns and breakthroughs I have experienced always lead me to a greater understanding of myself,” artist Paul Flinders says. An exhibition of his mixed media works on paper opens Saturday at Olive Gallery and Art Supply, 15 E. Eighth St.

Although at first glance his pieces seem to focus on themes of isolation and melancholy, he says he’s actually exploring the idea of greater possibilities and fulfilling potential.

The opening reception for “a bird, i wish i were,” which runs through Jan. 26, will be 6 p.m.-10 p.m. Saturday. Work by Flinders’ brothers, Micheal and Thomas, will be featured in Kids’ Corner, and musical guests Zach Newton and Andrew Bullington will entertain.

Fund-raiser

‘Bowling for Ballers’ to help FSHS teams

Bowlers can raise money Thursday for the Free State High boys and girls basketball teams.

The teams’ “Bowling for Ballers” event will be from 10 p.m. to midnight at Royal Crest Lanes, 933 Iowa. It costs $10 per person.

Those wanting to attend can call 865-7222 to reserve spots or show up at Royal Crest Lanes on Thursday.

Sports

KU men’s team faces Georgia Tech Jan. 1

New Year’s Day isn’t just for football bowl games. A rematch of the Kansas University-Georgia Tech basketball nail-biter in the NCAA Tournament also is scheduled. Georgia Tech denied KU a third straight berth in the Final Four with a 79-71 overtime victory last March in St. Louis. Saturday’s tipoff will be at 1:30 p.m. in Allen Fieldhouse.

Music

Blues singer Hunt to perform Thursday

Although sultry blues singer/pianist Kelley Hunt mostly plays originals, she’s not shy about channeling her influences: Billie Holiday, Ray Charles, Mahalia Jackson and Aretha Franklin to name a few. Hunt plays at 9 p.m. Thursday at Liberty Hall, 642 Mass.