To kick off Free State Festival 2018, Cheech Marin will talk about the history of Chicano art and his journey in, and passion for, art collecting. “Chicano art is American art. My goal is to bring the term ‘Chicano’ to the forefront of the art world.” - Cheech Marin Best known as one half of … [more]
Ticket price includes a hard cover edition of Craig's new Longmire mystery, Depth of Winter! Craig Johnson is a New York Times Best Selling author. His Walt Longmire mystery series is the basis for the hit A&E drama, Longmire, starring Robert Taylor, Lou Diamond Phillips, and Katee Sackoff. His books have been translated into 14 … [more]
Michelle Tea is the author of the memoirs The Passionate Mistakes and Intricate Corruption of One Girl in America, The Chelsea Whistle, the illustrated Rent Girl and Valencia, winner of a Lambda Literary Award for Best Lesbian Fiction. Valencia has been made into a collaborative feature-length film with 21 different directors, and toured film festivals … [more]
Celebrate the dedication of our nation's first World War I memorial, Haskell Stadium and Memorial Arch. There will be a powwow, educational workshops and tours throughout this two-day event. Click here for full event listings.
The KU Bookstore presents a book talk and signing by Department of Theatre and Dance professor Laura Kirk. Laura contributed two chapters to this newly published book about female screenwriters in the silent era - a time when nearly half of all films were written by women. Kirk's chapters focus on Kansan writer Eve Unsell … [more]
Red Hot Research brings together scholars from all disciplines for research exchange. The format of these sessions is inspired by Pecha Kucha, which features short, slide-based talks that introduce ideas briefly. Come listen to a featured selection of KU professors present engaging insights on the theme of activism. Presented by The Commons at KU
Passholders are invited to finish off their Friday night at the fest with drinks and late night munchies at The Burger Stand.
Area newspaper professionals delve into facts, news, misinformation, and political rhetoric facing the media in 2018. Presented by the Lawrence Journal-World and hosted by the Watkins Museum of History. Panelists Chad Lawhorn Chad Lawhorn Chad Lawhorn is the editor of the Lawrence Journal-World and the author of the popular Town Talk Blog. Prior to becoming … [more]
Unwind between screenings of William Allen White: What's the Matter With Kansas? and Burden with a happy hour at the lovely new cafe and lounge, Crystal's Spot! This reception is open to festival pass holders only.
