Archives: November 2010
Tapes ‘n Tapes — remember them? — coming to Lawrence and Columbia
About four years ago, Minneapolis’ Tapes ‘n Tapes were mas en fuego las blogas, which is a grammatically incorrect Spanish phrase I’ve invented to convey that lots of music blogs were keen on The Loon, their debut album of herky-jerky indie rock. Then the blogs collectively decided their sophomore album, Walk It Off, was a slumper, and everybody forgot about them….
Iliza Shlesinger, a fashion report, Christmas trees and World AIDS Day can occupy you this week
Today: Get a Christmas tree that’s already decorated. The 24th Annual Lawrence Festival of Trees kicks off at Liberty Hall. The show and auction includes trees and wreaths that have already been gussied up. Tuesday: Discuss elements of style with local clothes whores during the Fashion Group International Trend Event, a networking event for fashionistas and a general de-briefing on…
The Red Ribbon Army
Way to go, AIDS. You’re such an international scourge that the United Nations gave you your own day. It’s not exactly a celebratory move, even though events acknowledging World AIDS Day can be somewhat partylike, with refreshments and chitchat. Example: the World AIDS Day Reception in the lobby of the Bank of America Gallery in the lower level of Union…
Enemy Mine
It doesn’t add up: 33 miners trapped under 2,050 feet of earth for 69 days, emerging from their ordeal in exemplary health (with one exception). If we hadn’t prayed along with Chile and witnessed the miracle ourselves, we’d think the whole thing was made up. On the other hand, the 1978 Mexican film Ora sí, Tenemos que Ganar (Pray, Yes,…
Drag for the Kids
Those looking to unwind from the drag of family-oriented Thanksgiving activities can take in some real drag at Missie B’s (805 West 39th Street, 816-561-0625). During the Annual Bartender Revue, Missie’s barkeeps swap bottles for stilettos. In keeping with the altruistic spirit of the season, the event is a benefit for Angel Tree, which provides Christmas presents to underprivileged children….
Guitars aPlenty
The winter-holiday season isn’t traditionally the best time of year for live local music, but that is delightfully untrue this Thanksgiving weekend. Davey’s Uptown Ramblers Club (3402 Main) has put together a Friday-night bill of local bands as varied and delicious as a Thanksgiving feast. Atlantic Fadeout — the newest project from local songbirds (and lovebirds) Abigail Henderson and Chris…
28 Years Later
The terrific thing about the early college basketball season is that it involves matchups between prestigious squads that rarely play each other. For instance, the University of Missouri plays Georgetown today for just the second time in the John McLendon Classic at Sprint Center (1407 Grand). The other time Missouri and Georgetown met was in 1982, when eventual Hall of…
Hornucopia
If you’re craving a Caribbean flavor, SeedLove and 77 Jefferson float funky summer vibes at Californos (4124 Pennsylvania, 816-531-7878). It’s called the Black Friday Ball and it’s an all-ages affair for a cheap $5. Find more information at californos.com. Fri., Nov. 26, 2010 Tags: Caribbean, Night & Day, Pennsylvania
Real Conversation Pieces
Imagine if the Plaza Art Fair’s booths were full of items that would look awful next to your mom’s Thomas Kinkade collection. That’s the kind of art fair that is Lawrence’s annual Bizarre Bazaar. Like that late-summer gathering on the Plaza, the Bazaar is big. But this is chilly November, so the art appreciation happens inside. Hundreds of area artists…
Season’s Teasings
Bloated with roasted fowl, green-bean casserole and pies made from gourds, you’re looking for a holiday-weekend social engagement where you can flaunt the amazing circumference of your new Butterball baby — ooh, she’s kicking, obviously excited about tonight’s performance by the Kansas City Society of Burlesque at the venerable old Granada (1020 Massachusetts, Lawrence, 785-842-1390). The Naughty November Variety Show…
So, You Think You Can Dress?
New York, Paris, Milan, London … Kansas City? We may be the Paris of the Midwest, but a fashion capital we are not. That doesn’t mean we’re completely devoid of style, though. Fashion Group International–Kansas City encourages style mavens to meet, mingle and learn more about the 2011 spring and summer designs that appeared on runways in September. The biannual…
Christmas During War
In the Spotlight: Christmas During War is the first of the focus exhibitions and will feature a 1918 Santa Claus costume along with a number of posters, postcards, menus and other Christmas-related items from the war period. The exhibition will debut tomorrow and will run through January 16, 2011. Tuesdays-Sundays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Starts: Nov. 23. Continues through Jan. 16,…
Shopping Under the Influence
When you face the hordes of shoppers and the reality of your bank account, yeah, you’re going to require a few drinks to get through Black Friday. But the shopping gods understand this and have thoughtfully placed bars near outlet stores. When you need a break — and you will need a break — at Oak Park Mall, get to…
Clutch Saves for Turkey Day
Third-degree turkey-fryer emergency. Unprecedented early onset of holiday fatigue. Your mother-in-law canceled the family dinner at her house for reasons unknown. (That is just so like her.) Scoring some turkey might be a little tricky if, for whatever reason, you find yourself without Thanksgiving plans at this late date. The obvious solution is to go out, but many restaurants are…
Border War
At last, the moment many local sports fans circle on their calendar arrives. The M&I Border Showdown (formerly known as The Border War or The Time in Which Middle-Aged Alums Incessantly Taunt Each Other via Office E-Mail) is 11:30 a.m. at Arrowhead Stadium (One Arrowhead Drive), pitting the Missouri Tigers and Kansas Jayhawks in the second-most played rivalry in the…
Mayor’s Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
Only slightly taller than the mayor himself, the 100-foot-tall Mayor’s Christmas Tree, one of the nation’s tallest, is the centerpiece for an illuminating holiday celebration. The tree is a symbol of the Mayor’s Christmas Tree Fund, which is dedicated to assisting the city’s less fortunate. Fri., Nov. 26, 5:30 p.m., 2010 Tags: 2196, Night & Day
Plaid Tidings
The sequel to the record-breaking Forever Plaid mixes favorites from the holidays and sought-after tunes from the 1950s. Fridays, Saturdays, 8 p.m.; Sundays, 2 p.m.; Tuesdays-Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.; Saturdays, 2 p.m.; Sun., Nov. 28, 7:30 p.m.; Saturdays, 4 p.m.; Sun., Dec. 19, 7:30 p.m. Starts: Nov. 5. Continues through Dec. 18, 2010 Tags: 2226, Night & Day
Ten Points for Taking out the Soccer Mom
It might still seem like Thursday night, but when that clock strikes midnight, Black Friday — and all its related consumer craziness — officially begins. Recession-weary retailers know better than to expect the astronomical profits of seasons past. It’s all about bargains. So no one can fault you if you wear your pajamas to Zona Rosa (8640 North Dixson Avenue)….
Festival of Trees
Nearly 60 trees and 15 wreaths decorated and donated by local individuals and groups are on display. Proceeds benefit The Shelter, Inc. which has provided emergency services for youth and families in Lawrence and the surrounding communities since 1981. Mon., Nov. 29, 10 a.m.-8:30 p.m.; Tue., Nov. 30, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Wed., Dec. 1, 10 a.m.-8:30 p.m.; Thu., Dec. 2,…
Innerlogue by Joshua Rizer
From the artist’s statement: This show features overly simplified pieces done in the style of four color comic book panels. Utilizing our private social agonies, I wanted to show that our options for realization and expression are often as limited as the situation that renders us, as the eyes we are seen through. Fri., Nov. 26, 5-8 p.m., 2010 Tags:…
A Christmas One-Man Carol
In cooperation with EbzB Productions, the Lawrence Public Library presents a one-man version of that ubiquitous Dickens holiday classic. Actor David zum Brunnen portrays old Charles Dickens himself, as well as 17 characters from A Christmas Carol. This version of the show has been lauded by Dickens’ great grandson. Sun., Nov. 28, 3 p.m., 2010 Tags: Charles Dickens, EbzB Productions,…
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