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KU’s annual Jazz Festival, after-hours this weekend
Journal-World staff report
February 24, 2013
The Kansas University school of music will present its 36th annual Jazz Festival this weekend, with concerts featuring guest artists Bob Sheppard on saxophone and Kurt Rosenwinkel on guitar.
Not your average junkyard dogs: Jazz jam band keeps dance scene spry
Group celebrates induction into Kansas Music Hall of Fame
By Sara Shepherd
February 24, 2013
For more than 30 years, the Junkyard Jazz band has shared its more-the-merrier style of play with the Lawrence community, most notably as the main entertainment Thursday nights at the American Legion. This year the band’s artistry and longstanding popularity are being recognized in a big way, with a spot in the Kansas Music Hall of Fame. By Sara Shepherd.
Chuck Mead to make some noise on return home for Hall of Fame show
Alex Garrison
February 24, 2013
Chuck Mead says he’s excited he gets another chance to stomp around his old stomping grounds next month — Liberty Hall, that is, where he once worked as he was supporting himself as a Lawrence musician. By Alex Garrison
Church hosting performance to commemorate Black History Month
By Meagan Thomas
February 17, 2013
St. Luke AME Church, 900 New York St., hosts a musical every February but it isn’t the typical singing, acting and dancing expected of such a show. This musical is a collaboration of performances by musical groups from the Lawrence and Kansas City area meant to commemorate Black History Month.
‘Rhythm and Meaning: Jazz at KU’ opens Friday with live music, discussion
Journal-World staff report
February 12, 2013
Prominent jazz collections of the Midwest will star in a new exhibit on the Kansas University campus. “Rhythm and Meaning: Jazz at KU” opens with a free public reception at 5:30 p.m. Friday.
Church music event to help with Habitat house
Staff Reports
February 10, 2013
Representatives from six churches will come together for a good cause during the Lawrence Habitat for Humanity MusicFest.
Joyce Castle plans free performance Monday
Staff Reports
February 3, 2013
Joyce Castle, mezzo-soprano and Kansas University professor of voice, will give a free performance Monday evening at KU.
Multi-piano concerts to celebrate Kansas City culture
Staff Reports
February 3, 2013
More than 525 musicians performing in duet teams on 16 grand pianos — that’s what’s in store for audiences Feb. 10, when the Kansas City Music Teachers Association presents its 20th annual Multi-Piano Concerts: “Kansas City, Here We Come!”
Visiting student musicians to give free concert at Lied
Journal-World staff report
January 27, 2013
Outstanding high school musicians participating in this year’s Prairie Winds Festival will culminate a weekend of instruction with a free performance for the public.
Lawrence mandolin quartet celebrates 40 years with free concert
By Sara Shepherd
January 27, 2013
Beth Dearinger didn’t know how to play mandolin. But when she heard several of the unique instruments playing tremolo together, she was entranced. By Sara Shepherd.
Vega brings songwriting prowess to audience, aspiring musicians
By Sara Shepherd
January 27, 2013
If you were familiar with Suzanne Vega’s hits, it takes but a snippet of each for them to zoom forward a few decades and re-stick in your head. Since “Luka”and “Tom’s Diner,” Vega has kept on singing, writing songs, recording and performing. By Sara Shepherd.
Baker invites residents, students to sing in community choir
By Sara Shepherd
January 20, 2013
Baker University students, Baldwin City and area residents interested in singing are welcome to participate in the Baker University Community Choir. The choir begins its spring season rehearsals Thursday.
Derby helps single mom rebound
‘She needed to be part of this team’
By Rob Roberts
January 16, 2013
When Mary Strafuss’ marriage fell apart last spring, she and her two daughters were left alone in their Shawnee home, where they entered what Strafuss described as some dark and confusing times. Then, a few months ago, Strafuss’ 14-year-old daughter, Meara Roach, showed her mom a black-and-blue way out of the tunnel: roller derby. By Rob Roberts
The wedding singer: Performing at ‘Bachelorette’ nuptials boosts native Lawrencian’s career
By Sara Shepherd
January 13, 2013
When “Bachelorette” sweethearts Ashley Hebert and J.P. Rosenbaum tied the knot on national TV last month, all eyes were on them. But during key moments of the wedding ceremony, all ears were on someone else: Lawrence native Lisa Donnelly. By Sara Shepherd.
Native Americans, supporters put on flash mob demonstration in South Park for Idle No More
By Rebekka Schlichting
January 12, 2013
Hundreds of Native Americans put on a flash mob demonstration at South Park to support a Canadian chief’s hunger strike as part of the Idle No More movement. By Rebekka Schlichting

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