Center Stage - Feb. 22, 2008 Issue
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Welcome to the Lied Center's e-newsletter, featuring the latest news on upcoming performances, “beyond the stage” activities and opportunities to get involved.
Joseph Heller’s Catch-22 – The Aquila Theatre Company
Grasp. Trap. Capture. Choice.
The Aquila Theatre Company’s production of Joseph Heller’s Catch-22 will raise questions of morals and ethics during war. The program [.pdf]
The Aspen Ensemble
Liquid virtuosity
Lawrence native Rita Sloan of the Aspen Ensemble recorded a podcast and shared her thoughts on Lawrence, the Aspen Music Festival and some of her favorite obscure composers. The program [.pdf]
Pilobolus Dance Theatre
Bodies in motion
Former Lawrence High and KU graduate Jun Kuribayashi answers some questions about Pilobolus, the program and Lawrence.
The program [.pdf]
Urban Bush Women and Compagnie Jant-Bi
Politically powerful movement
The all female Urban Bush Women and the all male Compagnie Jant-Bi, two of the most exciting contemporary modern African dance companies have come together for the first time to share their unique energy, power and passion for dance.
Special Movie Screening
In conjunction with their performance, Movement (R)evolution, a film that explores different aspects of African life through dance, will be shown at Liberty Hall (644 Massachusetts St.) on Monday, March 24 at 7 p.m. Compagnie JANT-BI is one of the groups featured in this film in which nine African choreographers react to the beauty and tragedy of 21st century Africa. Following the film we will have an informal discussion with Omofolabo Ajayi, KU Women's Studies and Theatre & Film Department and Michelle Heffner Hayes, KU Associate Professor of Dance. This event is open to the public. Admission is a suggested donation of $2 at the door.
News from Friends of the Lied
Stay up to date
Read about what’s new with Friends of the Lied.
Educational programs
Instructional happenings at the Lied
The Lied Center has a number of exciting educational programs happening in conjunction with upcoming shows.
As the weather starts to get better why not cure that cabin fever with the arts! Lied Center gift certificates are a great way to get out and enjoy the season.
Call 785-864-2787 or visit lied.ku.edu
Purchase tickets for these events
Joseph Heller’s Catch-22 – The Aquila Theatre Company
Grasp. Trap. Capture. Choice.
The Aquila Theatre Company’s production of Joseph Heller’s Catch-22 will raise questions of morals and ethics during war. The program [.pdf]
The Aspen Ensemble
Liquid virtuosity
Lawrence native Rita Sloan of the Aspen Ensemble recorded a podcast and shared her thoughts on Lawrence, the Aspen Music Festival and some of her favorite obscure composers. The program [.pdf]
Pilobolus Dance Theatre
Bodies in motion
Former Lawrence High and KU graduate Jun Kuribayashi answers some questions about Pilobolus, the program and Lawrence.
The program [.pdf]
Urban Bush Women and Compagnie Jant-Bi
Politically powerful movement
The all female Urban Bush Women and the all male Compagnie Jant-Bi, two of the most exciting contemporary modern African dance companies have come together for the first time to share their unique energy, power and passion for dance.
Special Movie Screening
In conjunction with their performance, Movement (R)evolution, a film that explores different aspects of African life through dance, will be shown at Liberty Hall (644 Massachusetts St.) on Monday, March 24 at 7 p.m. Compagnie JANT-BI is one of the groups featured in this film in which nine African choreographers react to the beauty and tragedy of 21st century Africa. Following the film we will have an informal discussion with Omofolabo Ajayi, KU Women's Studies and Theatre & Film Department and Michelle Heffner Hayes, KU Associate Professor of Dance. This event is open to the public. Admission is a suggested donation of $2 at the door.
News from Friends of the Lied
Stay up to date
Read about what’s new with Friends of the Lied.
Educational programs
Instructional happenings at the Lied
The Lied Center has a number of exciting educational programs happening in conjunction with upcoming shows.
As the weather starts to get better why not cure that cabin fever with the arts! Lied Center gift certificates are a great way to get out and enjoy the season.
Call 785-864-2787 or visit lied.ku.edu
