Lawrence Arts Center Announces Events Happening for February

Upcoming events at the Lawrence Arts Center include 40 Dance Company: Transformations, Fast Johnny Ricker and Friends, Paul Mesner Puppets: Anansi the Spider, Souper Bowl Saturday, Bonnie and Clyde vs. Dracula, and dont u luv me? 

40 Dance Company: Transformations
Lawrence's professional, contemporary dance company, will present Transformations, a concert for healing self and community, on Tuesday, January 26th at 7 pm at the Lawrence Arts Center. The tickets will be $5 for all ages. The residents and staff of First Step at Lakeview will be special guests at the performance. First Step at Lakeview is a half-way house for women recovering from drug or alcohol addiction.

Fast Johnny Ricker and Friends
Rock out and support the Lawrence Arts Center on Friday, January 29th at 730pm! Music at the Center presents another great singer/songwriter night, hosted by Fast Johnny Ricker. Performers include Davis Ricker, Two Headed Cow, Preston Girard, and Rayyan Kamal. A $5 donation at the door benefits the Lawrence Arts Center; a full bar and concessions will be available.

Paul Mesner Puppets: Anansi the Spider
Join us on Saturday, January 30th as the ever-popular Paul Mesner and his team of puppeteers return to the Lawrence Arts Center to benefit the Arts-Based Preschool Scholarship Fund. This year, the professional puppet theater company presents a collection of classic folk tales from Africa and the Caribbean, adapted by Paul Mesner himself. The Common denominator is Anansi, the trickster spider, who sometimes finds himself getting tricked. Two shows will be performed, one at 10am and one at 1pm; tickets are on sale NOW. This delightful show is perfect for children ages 3 and older (and grownups will enjoy it, too). Sponsored by Black Hills Energy.

Exhibitions in the galleries for February include: 

Unwrapping the Past - A Solo Exhibition by Lynda Andrus Through February 6, 2010

To and From - A Solo Exhibition by Shawn Bitters Gallery Talk Thursday, January 28th at 7pm

Place - A Group Exhibition curated by Ben Ahlvers February 12-March 13, 2010

Welcome to Asteroid Head Land...Dude - Asteroid Head Art Club Opening Reception for Both: Friday, February 12th at 7pm

The Lawrence Arts Center Galleries are open during normal business hours (9am-9pm Monday-Thursday and 9am-5pm Friday-Sunday); however, there are times when the Arts Center schedule may be altered. If you are making a special trip to see an exhibit, please call ahead (785/843-2787) to make sure the building will be open.

Souper Bowl Saturday
The Lawrence Arts Center will be hosting its Annual Souper Bowl Saturday sale on Saturday, February 6th from 11am-2pm. This event has people lining up early to purchase unique handmade ceramic bowls donated by area artists, community members and students. Bowls range in price from $10 - $50 and include a hearty lunch of soup from HyVee and rolls from Great Harvest Bread. Proceeds from the event benefit the Ceramics program in the LAC Art Education department.

Bonnie and Clyde vs Dracula
The award-winning Bonnie & Clyde vs. Dracula, an independently produced action-horror feature film, is the latest selection for the Free State Traveling Picture Show series sponsored by the Kansas Film Commission - and it's coming to the Lawrence Arts Center just in time for Valentine's Day! Join us Saturday, February 13th at 7pm for a special screening of this soon-to-be cult classic. Tickets are only $5 and refreshments will be available.

City Youth Theatre: don't u luv me?
Christie Dobson's production of the Linda Daugherty play, don't u luv me?, is a co-production with GaDuGi SafeCenter and addresses issues like cyber bullying, dating violence and other social interactions of importance to teenagers. After its Arts Center debut, the show will tour several area junior high and high schools. Performances are Friday, February 19th and Saturday, February 20th at 7pm. Tickets are $8.50 for adults and $6.50 for students and seniors.