Join us for a virtual screening of the brand new award-winning documentary film A Reckoning in Boston on November 20 followed by a filmmaker panel discussion. This virtual screening is FREE for Free State Film Society subscribers. Click here to join the society! Click here to buy a virtual ticket to A Reckoning in Boston + Q&A … [more]
Is motherhood the last taboo left in contemporary art? The documentary Artist and Mother features four rising artists who dare to make their own experience of motherhood a part of their work: Rebecca Campbell, Andrea Chung, Tanya Aguiñiga, and Kenyatta A.C. Hinkle. Not only do they juggle career and family like so many today, but … [more]
This screening is SOLD OUT! Join us next month for our screening of EO on March 28 as part of National Science on Screen Day. The Lawrence Arts Center Microcinema heads to the Cider Gallery for a candlelit evening of silent film, live jazz, and tasty treats by Taylor's Donuts. Dziga Vertov’s acclaimed film Man with … [more]
Kick off the Free State Festival with an evening of food, community, and of course... movies! Taco Zone Nacho Bar, movie trailers and music by Heidi Lynne Gluck at 6pm. Film at 7pm. Science on Screen discussion to follow with Nick Carswell of KU Audio-Reader Network. ABOUT THE FILM: 32 SOUNDS A film by Sam … [more]
The Robert J. Dole Institute invites the public to watch Stan Herd and his team at work on a commemorative Bob Dole tribute earthwork on the Dole Institute lawn!
Join the Lawrence Music Alliance and Free State Fest for a happy hour and networking event with special guests The Post Haus at the beautiful surroundings of Art Love Collective! Make connections and engage in meaningful conversations in music and film. This casual gathering is for artists, musicians, and industry professionals to come together and … [more]
The City of Lawrence’s Cultural Arts Commission unveils several temporary public art pieces around the city for Final Friday, a community-wide art celebration. The Free State Festival is proud to host Alicia Kelly’s Stellar Dodecahedron outside the Lawrence Arts Center (940 New Hampshire St.) as part of this program. A walking tour by the City … [more]
An evening of new work by five nationally recognized choreographers produced by Tristian Griffin Dance Company and Regina Klenjoski Dance Company! ABOUT THE PERFORMANCE: Tristian Griffin Dance Company and Regina Klenjoski Dance Company join forces to produce a dance performance of new choreographic works. Both companies integrate themselves into one entity that serves the purpose … [more]
Gather for delicious pastries, sparkling mimosas and invigorating conversation. David Tamez, host of the Lawrence Talks podcast, tackles philosophical themes in contemporary art with filmmaker Daniel Szlauderbach, dancer Tristian Griffin, visual artist Alicia Kelly and musician Agalisiga “Chuj” Mackey. Art can represent a community by serving as a mirror to what that community believes and … [more]
In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness month, the Lawrence Arts Center Microcinema is teaming up with the Willow Domestic Violence Center for an interactive screening of Weird Science. A panel of entertaining experts delve into the 1980's film's scientific missteps, toxic masculinity, and unhealthy relationships with a live panel of experts. Those new to the … [more]
