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Arts & Events October 19, 2022 - 12:11 pm

‘NORTH: The Musical,’ a story about Underground Railroad freedom-seekers, to make world premiere at Lied Center

by Maya Hodison

A newly commissioned musical is set to make its world premiere at the Lied Center this month, sharing stories of former enslaved Black Americans who were far more than their circumstances.

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Arts & Events May 2, 2022 - 4:36 pm

‘NORTH: The Musical’ among highlights of Lied Center’s 2022 season

by Lawrence Times

The Lied Center has announced its season lineup for 2022-23, and one feature will be the premiere of a musical theatre work that the center has commissioned.

Arts & Events December 3, 2021 - 9:54 am

KU Holiday Vespers, Jazz Vespers free to attend this year; livestream available

by Lawrence Times

Tickets are free for the University of Kansas School of Music’s 97th annual Holiday Vespers and Jazz Vespers, and there is an option to livestream the performances this year.

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Arts & Events September 27, 2021 - 12:10 pm

Amir ElSaffar to bring blend of jazz, traditional Iraqi music to Lied Center

by Lawrence Times

A performer coming to the Lied Center on Thursday will bring music described as beyond categorization — “a world of its own.”

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Arts & Events July 27, 2021 - 11:52 am

Lead Horse Open II to feature men’s grass, women’s jingle dance tournaments and a Lawrence City Commission candidate forum

by Lawrence Times

Forty men’s grass and women’s jingle dress dance contestants from across the country will compete in the Lead Horse Open II, which runs from Tuesday through Thursday this week. The event will also include a forum for Lawrence City Commission candidates.

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Arts & Events July 6, 2021 - 3:56 pm

Lied Center raises curtain on in-person shows for 2021-2022 season

by Lawrence Times

The Lied Center of Kansas will kick off its upcoming season Friday, Sept. 17, at full capacity with “The Magic of Bill Blagg Live!”

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