2 signature Lawrence events, the Free State Festival and the Kaw River Roots Festival, team up for Split Lip Rayfield 30th anniversary
Two arts and culture events, the Free State Festival and the Kaw River Roots Festival, are teaming up this month to “invigorate community venues with film, music and conversation.”
Event directors Marlo Angell of Free State Festival and Mike Hannah of the Kaw River Roots Festival decided to collaborate this year to provide connective offerings for their audiences, according to a news release from organizers.
The Roots festival is presenting a free, live outdoor show by Split Lip Rayfield on June 28, then Free State Festival will present a screening of the documentary “Split Lip Rayfield: Never Make it Home” on June 29, followed by a Q&A with the band and the filmmaker G.J. Echternkamp. Both events will celebrate Split Lip Rayfield’s 30th anniversary. In addition, there will be an art talk by band member Jeff Eaton on June 29 in connection with his exhibition “Hot Dogs for Breakfast,” now on display at the Lawrence Arts Center.
The Free State Festival takes place June 24-29, and more information is available at freestatefestival.org. The Kaw River Roots Festival takes place June 27-29, and a full schedule is available at kawriverroots.com.