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]
Directed by Barbara Kopple RUN TIME: 1 hour 48 min PRE-SHOW: Passholder Reception with Gumbo from Terrebonne Po' Boys POST-SHOW: Q&A with UnidosUS President Janet Murguía Presented in partnership with the Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics This riveting documentary follows two visionary Civil Rights leaders, Marc Morial and Janet Murguía, as they work to … [more]
An Evening of Stand Up Comedy with Hulu Star Chris Estrada ABOUT THE ARTIST: Chris Estrada is a multi-talented actor, comedian and writer with a gift for making people laugh. One of the most exciting up-and-coming voices in comedy, Estrada is the co-creator, star, writer and executive producer of the hit Hulu series This Fool … [more]
Moderated conversation with acclaimed filmmaker Boots Riley on arts and politics moderated by Kansas City film critic Lonita Cook! PRE-SHOW: 5pm Passholder reception. 6:30pm Live performance by BLACK Lawrence featuring Alex Kimball Williams, Tai Amri Spann-Ryan, Sean Hunt, and Anthony Boynton. This film is supported by KU Film and Media Studies ABOUT THE ARTIST: Boots … [more]
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]
Live concert with neo-classical pianist BLKBOK! POST-SHOW: Artist Q&A Presented in partnership with Kansas Public Radio. ABOUT THE ARTIST: BLKBOK (born Charles Wilson III), grew up in a music-filled house in Detroit’s inner-city. By the time he was 8, he was an acclaimed piano prodigy, winning statewide accolades and college-level competitions. When it came to … [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]
