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Landmark Work Day
Landmark Work Day
The Robert J. Dole Institute invites the public to watch Stan Herd and his team at work on a commemorative Bob Dole tribute earthwork on the Dole Institute lawn!
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Gumbo Coalition with Janet Murguía
Gumbo Coalition with Janet Murguía
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]
Free
2 events,
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Garden City, Kansas
Garden City, Kansas
Directed by Robert Hurst RUN TIME: 1 hour 18 min POST-SHOW: Filmmaker Q&A This event is presented in partnership with KU Film and Media Studies On the High Plains of Southwest Kansas, a thriving community sustained for decades by waves of immigrants becomes the target of white nationalists intent on killing the latest arrivals: Muslims. … [more]
$12
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An Evening with Chris Estrada
An Evening with Chris Estrada
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]
$22
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An Evening with Boots Riley
An Evening with Boots Riley
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]
$22
3 events,
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On These Grounds
On These Grounds
Directed by Garrett Zevgetis RUN TIME: 1 hour 41 min POST SHOW: Q&A with director Garrett Zevgetis and activist Vivian Anderson moderated by Demetrius Kemp A video goes viral, showing a white police officer in South Carolina pull a Black teenager from her school desk and throw her across the floor. Healer-Activist Vivian Anderson uproots … [more]
$12
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Music Industry Meetup
Music Industry Meetup
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]
Free
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An Evening with BLKBOK
An Evening with BLKBOK
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]
$22
4 events,
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Celebrate 70s Lawrence: Three Short Films from a Groovy Time
Celebrate 70s Lawrence: Three Short Films from a Groovy Time
The Watkins Museum of History turns back the clock with an entertaining showcase of films capturing time and place. Screening takes place at the Lawrence Public Library and will feature guest speaker Elle Schneider! ABOUT THE FILMS: The Kansas Marijuana Harvest (1970, 15min), 60 Minutes report on the illegal pot harvest in Kansas. Today, the great … [more]
Free
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City of Lawrence Annual Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition
City of Lawrence Annual Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition
The City of Lawrence’s Cultural Arts Commission unveils several temporary public art pieces around the city for Final Friday, a community-wide art celebration. The Free State Festival is proud to host Alicia Kelly’s Stellar Dodecahedron outside the Lawrence Arts Center (940 New Hampshire St.) as part of this program. A walking tour by the City … [more]
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We Were Famous, You Don’t Remember: The Embarrassment
We Were Famous, You Don’t Remember: The Embarrassment
Film Screening, Q&A and Concert! Directed by Daniel Szlauderbach and Daniel Fetherston RUN TIME: 1 hour 36 min PRE-SHOW: Hartung: Not For Sale short film by Patrick Troll (9 min) POST-SHOW: Filmmaker Q&A and reunion concert by The Embarrassment Q&A Participants: Danny Szlauderbach (Co-director) Bill Goffrier (Guitar) John Nichols (Vocals) Dan Rouser (Manager) Jon Niccum, Moderator (Music/film … [more]
$22
4 events,
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ᏓᏗᏬᏂᏏ (We Will Speak)
ᏓᏗᏬᏂᏏ (We Will Speak)
Directed by Schon Duncan and Michael McDermit RUN TIME: 1 hour 35 min PRE-SHOW: Seed Warriors short film by Rebekka Schlicting (11min) POST-SHOW: Filmmaker Q&A, Refreshments by Jason The Native Chef and music by Agalisiga “Chuj” Mackey The Cherokee language is deeply tied to Cherokee identity; yet generations of assimilation efforts by the U.S. government and anti-Indigenous … [more]
$12
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No Place Like Home: The Struggle Against Hate in Kansas
No Place Like Home: The Struggle Against Hate in Kansas
Directed by Kevin Willmott RUN TIME: 1 hour POST SHOW: Filmmaker Q&A PRE-SHOW: Parker short film by Sharon Liese (13min) This event is presented in partnership with KU Film and Media Studies and Lawrence PRIDE This event is SOLD OUT! ABOUT THE FILM: Directed by Oscar winner Kevin Willmott, this feature length documentary takes audiences … [more]
$12
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Film Flights: Short Film and Beer Pairings
Film Flights: Short Film and Beer Pairings
This event has sold out! The screen rolls down, the tap pours and the projector bulb shines over small servings of cinema thoughtfully paired with samples of craft beer by Free State Brewing Company. This event is presented in partnership with the Spencer Museum of Art. ABOUT THE FILMS: Spotlight by L. Ash (4 min) … [more]
$25
4 events,
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Musings, Mimosas and Muffins: An Interdisciplinary Arts Panel by Lawrence Talks
Musings, Mimosas and Muffins: An Interdisciplinary Arts Panel by Lawrence Talks
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]
Free
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Imagining the Indian: The Fight Against Native American Mascoting
Imagining the Indian: The Fight Against Native American Mascoting
Directed by Aviva Kempner and Ben West RUN TIME: 1 hour 35 min PRE-SHOW: Live music by Bad Alaskan POST-SHOW: Filmmaker Q&A ABOUT THE FILM: A comprehensive examination of the movement to eradicate the words, images, and gestures that many Native Americans and their allies find demeaning and offensive. The film takes a deep-dive into … [more]
$12
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The Unseen
The Unseen
Directed by J.S. Hampton RUN TIME: 1 hour 28 min POST-SHOW: Q&A with the filmmakers A witch from the 1850's is magically transported into the head of her descendant- a barista in modern day Kansas City. As they race to get her body back, they discover that an old evil has followed her from the … [more]
$12