Fix-It Chick: Moldings help give finished look along baseboards
Installing quarter round molding along the baseboard of any room will provide a more finished look, while reducing unwanted air flow and eliminating hiding spots for unwelcome critters.
On Screen Offspring blends film, theater
Theater lovers are in for a real treat this Friday and Saturday at the Lawrence Arts Center when they can witness a hybrid stage-and-screen storytelling extravaganza called “On Screen Offspring.”
Lost Art Space takes advantage of empty storefront to create 'sweet' art
Members of the Fresh Produce art collective have set up a new gallery in the former home of Penny Annie’s Sweet Shoppe, 845 Mass. St.
Burns' Night celebration Scottish fun 'for everyone'
You don’t have to be Scottish to appreciate ol’ Rabbie Burns, kilts, bagpipes and maybe even a little haggis. You just have to like a good party.
Friends and family say Eudora's "American Idol" Jason "Wolf" Hamlin sticks to his roots
Jason "Wolf" Hamlin, the 24-year-old born-and-raised Eudora native, used to sing in lieu of a broken truck radio. Now he might actually have a shot at being on the radio himself.
January Final Friday preview
January's Final Friday events include unsettling imagery at the Invisible Hand, two exhibitions at the Percolator, and a community project at the Lawrence Arts Center.
Style Scout: Robert Knapp
How would you describe your style? Dead-head shaman punk
Style Scout: Joanna Fewins
Current favorite fashion trends: I am loving ankle boots, usually without heels, right now; also known as booties!
Appetite for production: Slash to make film about Stull cemetery
Former Guns N' Roses' guitarist Slash will produce a film about the cemetery in Stull, rumored to be a gateway to Hell.
A dead time for farmers? Not quite
On the farm, there’s work to be done, season be darned, though this warm winter has certainly helped.
Be heart-healthy and have your eggs, too
Extension agent Susan Johnson talks about the ins and outs of eggs.
This 'brinner' is a winner: Breakfast pizza and Hawaii-tinged pancakes
Having friends over for dinner on weeknights can be a trick. We like to do it, for a lot of reasons, not least of which ...
Scorsese's 'Hugo' leads Oscars with 11 nominations
Martin Scorsese's Paris adventure "Hugo" leads the Academy Awards with 11 nominations, among them best picture and the latest director slot for the Oscar-winning filmmaker.
The Lemonheads' Evan Dando keeps making music for himself
“Where are we playing this time, I wonder?” Evan Dando will play Jan. 27 at The Granada, 1020 Mass.
"American Idol": Eudora's Jason "Wolf" Hamlin makes it to Hollywood!
America is waking up with a song in its heart this morning for Jason "Wolf" Hamlin. The 2005 Eudora High School grad made it to ...
Meatless Monday recipe of the week: Black-Eyed Pea Nachos
If you don't think black-eyed peas are just for New Year's Day or if you're just in the mood for game night nachos, check out ...
Offbeat Occupation: Local writer is serious about comics
Jai Nitz’s desk contains objects sacred to comic book lovers: a statue of Jack Kirby, an Aztek action figure and a copy of Wally Wood’s 22 Panels — a strip that outlines the art of comics. The last item is significant if only because writing comics is what Nitz does. A rare thing, to turn a childhood passion into a career, but Nitz has done it.
River City Jules: The next Rocky … or not
My friend, Jill, makes the most marvelously addictive fried fondue balls. I know this because I ate no less than 200 of them at bunko last month. This unleashing of my not-so-inner turophile, along with an upcoming vacation and the bikini I plan to pack, inspired me to try a conditioning session at a nearby boxing club.
Lawrence Laundry: Psychologist has fun with clothes
Dr. Juliet Nelson, a psychologist employed by Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center, and I had originally planned to meet at La Prima Tazza downtown to chat about style over warm drinks, but when we showed up, the local coffee hot spot was packed.
As I See Fit: Time to get to work on fitness regimen
In November, I wrote about the importance of getting a fitness game plan in place before the holidays hit. Maybe you did and maybe you didn’t. As January is a month of renewal, let’s consider it a second chance of sorts and revisit the issue.
Ashley Davis finds signature sound on wintry third album
Lawrence-bred Celtic songstress Ashley Davis is out with a new album celebrating the chill in the air.
