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Lawrence Public Library Book Sale

The legendary book sale begins its second day. This is an annual tradition for thousands of book lovers in Lawrence. There are well over 100,000 items to choose from (with no carry-over from the previous sale) featuring an unbelievable collection of scholarly and popular books, as well as music CDs and LPs (including early and rare LPs and 78s). Particularly notable is the vast array each year of children's books, and rare and valuable books.

Opening reception: "Common Ground" @ LAC

This new exhibit showcases seven years of visual arts education at the current Lawrence Arts Center location. Common Ground, a two week celebration, is a unique exhibit designed to pay tribute to the artistic achievements of LAC students, young and old. It is the first ever exhibition of its kind at the center.

This family friendly event is open to the public and will include studio tours and artist demonstrations.

It will be held in conjunction with Singer Songwriter II in the LAC theatre.

Insane Clown Posse @ Granada

Insane Clown Posse's yearly shows at the Granada are always an event to behold — both for the Juggalos who attend it, and the people who make a point to walk down Mass. St. and gawk at them. Whatever your take on the clown-faced rappers with songs extolling their love for Faygo soda, wrestling, and revenge, the group is a cottage industry that's spawned feature films, wrestling federations, and a roster of associated acts via Psychopathic Records. Looks like the clowns will get the last laugh.

She Wants Revenge @ Bottleneck

Depeche Mode and New Order collectively soiled their trousers the first time they heard She Wants Revenge, a darkwave-happy band with a penchant for tongue-in-cheek parodies of teenage notebook poetry and runny mascara. Singer Justin Warfield's monotone delivery is straight from the icy-cold Joy Division school, with drum machines and synths paying due tribute to the '80s club scene.

Fashion Monsters 3: Adorn of the Dead @ Replay

Check out our preview of this event.

Lawrence's fashion show/dance party returns for its 3rd year, this time with an emphasis on the undead. A variety of local stores, designers, and artists will be presenting their own interpretation of the zombie. All attendees are encouraged to come in their best zombie attire and proceeds go to benefit L.I.N.K, feeding the hungry and lonely no questions asked. Event coordinators will not be held responsible for minds that are blown and/or eaten.

Midnight Movie Madness presents "Ghostbusters" @ Liberty Hall

Get a big-screen dose of Ecto Cooler when the original "Ghostbusters" screens at Midnight Movie Madness.

Resident Anti-Hero @ the Jackpot

Washington's Resident Anti-Hero brings its politically charged, electronica-infused hip-hop to the Jackpot.

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And new in movies...

The Invention of Lying

The conceit — that an alternate universe exists where everyone tells the truth all the time — sets up an uproarious beginning, but then the movie plummets precipitously. The high-concept gag wears thin, but the bigger problem is that star/debuting director Ricky Gervais zig-zags awkwardly between dark humor and heavy melodrama. ***

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Zombieland

Jesse Eisenberg and Woody Harrelson slice, shoot, and punch their way through a zombie apocalypse in this new horror comedy. Like "Shaun of the Dead" before it, "Zombieland" mostly finds that tricky balance of the laugh-out-loud funny and the make-you-jump scary, of deadpan laughs and intense energy. It's a total blast even if the story of zombie apocalypse survivors is a bit thin.***

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Whip It

This female roller derby league flick is funny without trying too hard to be wacky, and sweet without being overly sentimental. For her first feature as a director, Drew Barrymore finds just the right playful, '70s-kitsch tone. As does star Ellen Page, who moves beyond the "Juno"-style smart-alecks for which she's become known. ***

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