The Lawrence Music Census is a community-led initiative to gain a better understanding of the current music needs of the Lawrence, Kansas, community. More than 800 members of the music community participated in the study. This marks the first time that the music community will have new data from which to develop policy solutions and … [more]
As cities across our region work to better understand and support our music communities, what collaborative efforts can cross state lines to strengthen our regional ecosystem? How can we elevate efforts that support artists in their home communities and across our region? What role can cities and individual community members play in this work? A … [more]
Shot in 1920 in the Wichita Mountains of southwest Oklahoma with a cast entirely made up of members of the Comanche and Kiowa tribes, this silent film was directed by Norbert A. Myles and screened publicly only twice before disappearing without a trace for nearly a century. The Indigenous actors, who in 1920 had been … [more]
ABOUT THE ARTIST Joe Rainey is a Pow Wow singer. On his new album, Niineta, he demonstrates his command of the Pow Wow style, descending from Indigenous singing that’s been heard across the waters of what is now called Minnesota for centuries. Depending on the song or the pattern, his voice can celebrate or console, … [more]
This event is SOLD OUT! ABOUT THE PERFORMANCE “Poets shed not only the red blood of their hearts but the white blood of their souls,” proclaimed Jean Cocteau of his groundbreaking first film—an exploration of the plight of the artist, the power of metaphor and the relationship between art and dreams. With choreography and dance … [more]
Lawrence Music Alliance friends connect with festival goers in this informal happy hour before the 6:30pm screening of Janis Ian: Breaking Silence and performance by Kirsten Paludan + Friends! The Happy Hour is free for all to attend. Cash bar will be available!
At the height of the Civil Rights Movement in the mid-1960s, teenage singer-songwriter Janis Ian’s hit song about an interracial relationship, “Society’s Child,” launched her illustrious career but also ignited controversy. Over the next six decades, Ian jammed with Jimi Hendrix, partied with Janis Joplin, and played duets with Dolly Parton and Willie Nelson. But … [more]
FILM SCREENING, Q&A + PERFORMANCE BY SWAMP DOGG ABOUT THE FILM Hidden away deep in the suburban San Fernando Valley, legendary cult musician Swamp Dogg, alongside housemates Moogstar and Guitar Shorty, has transformed his home into an artistic playground. This documentary film follows the group as they navigate the tumultuous waves of the music industry, … [more]
In collaboration with the Kaw River Roots Festival's Split Lip Rayfield 30th Anniversary Celebration, we are proud to present a screening of the documentary, Split Lip Rayfield: Never Make it Home followed by a Q&A. 4pm: Music by The Frightened Stag with Special Guests 4:30pm: Film Screening 6:00pm: Q&A with Director G.J. Echternkamp and band members … [more]
This event is SOLD OUT! Look for more film events in 2026. Experience Robert Flaherty's 1922 film, Nanook of the North, in a whole new light. This interdisciplinary experience will feature live music by Alex Kimball Williams, a multi-screen video edit by Marlo Angell & Peter Jasso, and visual art by Alicia Kelly. ABOUT THE … [more]
