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I Will Survive’: Don’t make a fool of yourself when singing in public
Music experts weigh in on how to avoid unflattering spotlight
June 30, 2009
Denise Richards recently became the latest celebrity to fall flat when singing in public. In her case, it was “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” at Wrigley Field. Here is expert advice to avoid similar mistakes in your own life.
Reignited
The Gaslight Tavern re-opens for business, bourbon, and bluegrass
June 29, 2009
Former KU art museum director to appeal judges’ rulings
June 29, 2009
A former director of Kansas University’s Spencer Museum of Art is appealing the recent dismissal of her lawsuit against KU.
Library top 10
June 29, 2009
Here are the top-10 most-requested books at the Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vt., for the week of June 16 through June 22.
Free State grad named 2008-2009 ArtStar
June 28, 2009
For someone whose primary medium is 2-D visual art, Hannah Lodwick sure did a lot in the world of music this year.
State of poetry: Poet laureate position moves from one Lawrence writer to another
June 28, 2009
“Are you packed to move out of the poet mansion?” Caryn Mirriam-Goldberg asks.
Behind the lens: Take your best Fourth of July photos
June 28, 2009
The Fourth of July is this Saturday, so I want to provide a few tips on shooting fireworks displays.
Paper cuts: Michael Connelly’s new thriller evokes major turmoil facing a troubled industry
June 28, 2009
When Michael Connelly decided to set his 20th crime novel, “The Scarecrow,” amid the wreckage of the American newspaper industry, he didn’t know how much grief he was letting himself in for.
Poet’s showcase
June 28, 2009
‘A Stranger In My Garden,’ by Betty Laird
Young pianists to perform at KU for IIYM
June 27, 2009
Approximately 60 young pianists from across the United States and around the world will tickle the ivories at Kansas University the next few weeks as part of the International Institute for Young Musicians competition and workshops.
Metal of honor: Cinematic success of ‘Anvil!’ frees veteran rock band from obscurity
June 26, 2009
Steve “Lips” Kudlow believes, “The way you really prove yourself in heavy metal is by staying around.”
Net Worth: Literal videos find fresh way to lampoon MTV classics
June 26, 2009
They say your entertainment preferences are forever shaped by the decade in which you went to high school.
‘Grill’ offers sizzling summer theater
June 26, 2009
University Theatre at Kansas University kicks off its summer series with “Spitfire Grill,” a musical based on the 1996 film by Lee David Zlotoff.
Miss Allison
Songwriter brings her old-country charms to local stages
June 25, 2009
There’s something enviable about Allison Olassa’s folksy lifestyle. She plays a sort of timeless music that’s as free and loose as Gillian Welch, and she pays the bills by cleaning houses (with all-natural products, of course)…
Summer Band Concert moved to Murphy Hall because of severe weather
June 24, 2009
Despite the heat, the City of Lawrence Summer Band Concert will go on as scheduled tonight, Duane Peterson of the Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department said, but it will move inside because of severe weather.
Noteworthy translation: Lawrence-based festival celebrates diversity of Spanish-language music
June 23, 2009
The phrase “Spanish art music” is not exactly the easiest concept to market in the Midwest.
Kodachrome film sent out to pasture
Kansas lab is only one to still process it
June 23, 2009
Sorry, Paul Simon, Kodak is taking your Kodachrome away. The Eastman Kodak Co. announced Monday it’s retiring its oldest film stock because of declining customer demand in an increasingly digital age.
Library top 10
June 22, 2009
Here are the top-10 most-requested books at the Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vt., for the week of June 9 through June 15.
Investing in the right camera
June 22, 2009
In the modern world it can be very difficult to keep up with the latest technology. Something that was cutting edge just a few years ago could be rendered hopelessly outdated by the latest advances.

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