Unity Gallery issues call for artworks

Unity Gallery is calling for artists to submit work for “Red White and Blue 2004,” a mixed media show set to run Sept. 17 through Oct. 30 at the gallery, Ninth and Madeline.

Deadline for entries is Aug. 20.

For more information, call 841-1447.

Poets to read ‘Words by The Cup’

A series of poetry readings will take place Thursday evenings in July at The Cup, 4000 W. Sixth St.

The first Words by The Cup will feature Ed Tato and Bob Savino from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Also scheduled are:

• Mickey Cesar and Jason Wesco, 7 p.m. July 15
• Beth Dorsey and Shannon Musgrave, 7 p.m. July 22
• Mike Poage and Gary Lechliter, 7 p.m. July 29

For more information, contact organizer Wesco at (785) 608-3817 or jason@219press.com.

Lawrence native takes Starlight stage

Lawrence native Jane Bodle will be appearing as Grace, Daddy Warbuck’s secretary, in Starlight Theatre’s production of “Annie” from Monday through July 11.

Bodle is a graduate of Lawrence High School and is the daughter of Lawrence and Lynne Bodle.

KPR comedy show wins national award

Right Between the Ears, the sketch comedy series produced by Kansas Public Radio at Kansas University, received the Grand Award for Best Entertainment Program at the New York Festivals 2004 International Radio Programming & Promotion Awards.

In addition, Right Between the Ears received two Gold World Medals in the 2004 competition: Best Comedy Program and Best On-Air Personality/Humor.

Right Between the Ears is produced by KPR’s Darrell Brogdon, who also serves as principal writer. Cast members include David Greusel, John Jessup, Andi Meyer, Jim Moore, Kip Niven, Roberta Solomon, Rick Tamblyn and Teri Wilder.

Print studio to teach framing workshop

Members of the John Talleur Print Studio are sponsoring an archival framing, mounting and matting workshop at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Lawrence Arts Center, 940 N.H.

All artists are welcome. Cost is $10 at the door.

The workshop will cover techniques for presenting works on paper, including photography. It will be presented by Sarah Blythe of the Spencer Museum of Art.

For more information, call 843-0195.

Two design gurus honored by Smithsonian

New York — Marc Jacobs, Narciso Rodriguez and Yeohlee Teng are the fashion finalists for the National Design Awards given out by the Smithsonian’s Cooper-Hewitt Museum.

Jacobs’ designs “portray a subversive interpretation of the classics and illustrate his appreciation of art, music, movies and the past,” according to a museum statement.

The museum noted Rodriguez’s love of minimal architecture and his sensual tailoring and fine craftsmanship. Rodriguez also was a nominee last year, the first time the Cooper-Hewitt added fashion to its annual awards.

Meanwhile, Teng was lauded for blending efficiency and functionalist with strong geometric lines.

The National Design Awards were launched in 2000 as an official project of the White House Millennium Council and also include architecture, environment, product and communications.

Beauty company Aveda also will be honored at a ceremony on Oct. 19 for its corporate achievement. The museum says the company’s attention to design and its environmental consciousness are evident at all levels, including product, packaging, manufacturing facilities, retail stores and spas.

Bracelet sale aims to curb teen tobacco use

New York — Mark, Avon’s beauty business for young women, is expanding its circle.

It’s also selling a circle in an effort to help women quit smoking.

A new sunburst bangle bracelet, sold through the “Meet Mark” catalog and Web site, and by Mark representatives, is a fund-raising product for The American Legacy Foundation. This foundation aims to convince young people to reject tobacco.

All net proceeds of the $18 silverplated bracelet with sterling silver dangling sunburst charm will be donated to the charity’s Circle of Friends program.