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 … [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 … [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 … [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 … [more]
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 … [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 … [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 … [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 … [more]
The Lawrence Public Library presents a captivating conversation with Robyn Hitchcock on the Arts Center stage. Admission to the 6:30pm conversation is FREE, but advance registration is required. Admission to … [more]
Headliner Robyn Hitchcock performs a full band concert live on the Arts Center stage! Tickets are $25. Doors at 8pm. Concert at 8:30pm. General admission. Note: this event is a … [more]
