Free State Fest on Letterboxd!
Exciting news! Just in time for Free State Fest 2023, Free State Film Society Member/ local scribe Joel Mathis is going to be doing some Letterboxing for us (THANK YOU, … [more]
Category: Film
Free State Festival Passes Now On Sale
The Free State Festival All Access Pass… The BEST Way to Fest! Free State Festival 2023 is coming up June 26-July 2 and All Access Passes are now on sale! … [more]
Free State Festival 2023 Lineup Announced
The Lawrence Arts Center is proud to announce the selected films and headliners for Free State Festival 2023 slated for June 26-July 2. This signature community event celebrates the free … [more]
Science on Screen series launches with Gremlins Movie Party
Our new Science on Screen series kicked off December 2nd with a lively screening of Gremlins accompanied by yummy treats and science presentations. Audience members were treated to Gizmo cake pops, … [more]
The Lawrence Times: Hari Kondabolu to return to Free State Festival with socio-political commentary, new dad jokes
By Tricia Masenthin People face heavy issues these days, but comic Hari Kondabolu doesn’t think we should shy away from them — even while taking in a comedy show. After … [more]
KPR Presents: Hari Kondabolu
Comedian Hari Kondabolu is coming to the Lawrence Arts Center this month! Tune in to this week’s KPR Presents as Hari talks with Kaye McIntyre about NPR’s Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me, … [more]
Science on Screen Comes to Lawrence
We have exciting news here at the Microcinema… THE LAWRENCE ARTS CENTER WAS AWARDED A NATIONAL GRANT TO BRING SCIENCE EDUCATION TO THE MOVIES! Coolidge Corner Theatre and the Alfred … [more]
Thank You for Going Back to the Theatre With Us!
Our hearts are FULL! Thank you to all who came together to experience film, music, art and togetherness for Free State Festival 2022 April 12-16. We journeyed through the past, deeply … [more]
LJWorld Q&A: Free State Fest’s John Waters talks origins of his one-man show ahead of Lawrence visit
John Waters says the COVID-19 pandemic has been terrifying, but also boring, and he’d rather make it terrifying and funny. Waters will bring his one-man show — described as a … [more]
Free State Fest on KPR Presents with Kaye McIntyre
It’s time for our favorite interview of every festival season… Kansas Public Radio’s Kaye McIntyre and Free State Festival Director Marlo Angell reconnect to chat about the films and ideas … [more]