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Clown school in Sedan provides an education in laughter

Kansas organist rests after 58 years
November 7, 2009
Harry Huber spent a summer studying on the same organ that Mozart once played a recital on before turning to his audience and saying, “Truly, the organ is the king of instruments.”
Western union: ‘Only Good Indian’ explores cultural history through revisionist drama
November 6, 2009
Lawrence film director Kevin Willmott spent the week in Alaska, where his latest work, “The Only Good Indian,” opened at theaters as part of Native American Heritage Month.
Catching some air
November 4, 2009
The Lied Center’s Performing Arts 3to5 program took preschool children to the stage again on Monday and Tuesday.
Library top 10
November 2, 2009
Here are the top-10 most-requested books at the Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vt., for the week of Oct. 19 through Oct. 25.
The Edge
November 2, 2009
• ‘9 Dragons’ (Books) • ‘Dracula: The Un-Dead’ (Books) • The Swell Season (Music)
The science of writing: KU grad in medicinal chemistry shifts gears to write novel
November 2, 2009
A young woman walked along a beach in a dream, and Ann Warner was hooked. Who was she? Where was she going? Warner, a Ph.D. graduate from Kansas University and celebrated scholar, left the ivory tower of academia to find out.
Creative writing collection by inmates helps participants find common ground
November 2, 2009
A full literary cycle. That’s what Americorps volunteer Paige Blair calls the recent six-page publication of collected short stories, poems and essays created by female inmates at the Douglas County Jail.
Wayne Newton hints latest show may be his last
November 1, 2009
Wayne Newton is telling fans “Danke schoen” after 50 years in Las Vegas and hinting that his latest run could be his last.
Mel Brooks defends his monstrous musical creation
November 1, 2009
In the 2008 satirical revue “Forbidden Broadway Goes to Rehab,” a green-faced monster and a Mel Brooks-like narrator sing a dirty little song to the tune of “Puttin’ On the Ritz,” mocking audiences for, to paraphrase it delicately, puttin’ up with less-than-stellar material for lots of cash.
‘Building of distinction’: New book explores KU’s Spooner Hall
November 1, 2009
Even before he walked in, Kansas University architecture professor Barry Newton could tell Spooner Hall was special.
Behind the Lens: Online sites make it simple to self-publish a photo book
November 1, 2009
Two years ago, I wrote about self-publishing your own photo book.
‘Depressionist’ art: Works of ‘30s served as more than escapism
November 1, 2009
The Great Depression has rolled off many a pundit’s tongue of late as we strain to make sense of the current economic meltdown.
Poet’s Showcase: ‘The Myth of Stull, Kansas’
November 1, 2009
If someone tells you to go to hell, Take Highway 40
Dance project examines genetic research
November 1, 2009
A multimedia dance performance that examines the science and effects of genetic research comes to the Lied Center Saturday.
Drawing lesson: October ArtStar blossoms after intensive study in pastels
October 27, 2009
Ally Koppes has loved drawing for years, but she wasn’t ready to spend all day, every day doing it.
Library top 10
October 26, 2009
Here are the top-10 most-requested books at the Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vt., for the week of Oct. 12 through Oct. 18.
Director-choreographer wanted Jackson healthy
October 26, 2009
Kenny Ortega was responsible for some of Michael Jackson’s biggest concerts, including what were to be his comeback shows in London.
The Edge
October 26, 2009
• ‘Her Fearful Symmetry’ (Books) • Lucero (Music) • ‘Drinking with George’ (Books)
A marriage shown dissolving like the Dickens
October 25, 2009
By the time Charles Dickens had grown tired of his wife, the couple had 10 children and Dickens was a rich and famous man.

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