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 … [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 … [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 … [more]
Directed by Ivan MacDonald, Ivy MacDonald and Daniel Glick RUN TIME: 1 hour 25 min + Q&A with Producers Candice Dalsing and Rebekka Schlicting moderated by Lori Hasselman Preshow food … [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]
Directed by Fracine Strickwerda Run Time: 52 min Filmmaker Q&A ABOUT THE FILM Jamshid is an Iranian who came to study in 1970’s America, and due to the Revolution, never … [more]
Directed by David Kirkman Run Time: 1 hr 30 min Filmmaker Q&A Preceded by the short film, Old Times Not Forgotten (10 min), by Brett Jones. An orphaned teenage girl … [more]
The longest day of the festival gets a seventh-inning stretch with an evening reception for All Access Passholders! Delectable small bites by Merchants Pub and Plate will keep you nourished … [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]
Directed by Sav Rodgers Run Time: 1 hour 35 min Screening with: Suburban Family Classics Presents: Zach Has a Secret (5min) by Emily Anne-Fraser It's all fun and games, until … [more]
