Previous events
The Symphony of All Things :
A “lichen walk” around Volland’s grounds with exhibiting artist Sarah Hearn followed by a music performance by The Forcefields. Lichen Walk launches at 2pm | The Forcefields Concert at 4pm
Sarah Hearn, Volland’s current exhibiting artist, has wide-ranging interests in the sciences. Microbial Multiverse highlights the life that can’t be seen by the naked eye, but Hearn also focuses on life we can see without assistance. The Norman, Oklahoma artist finds inspiration in lichens, nature’s “white noise” as the artist describes them. Lichen are the product of a symbiotic relationship between fungus and algae, and are ubiquitous – covering about 8% of the world’s landmass. Using cut photographs, watercolors, and at times graphite, Hearn imagines new lichen interactions, calling attention to the regularly seen but often unnoticed life form.
Lichens are some of the most implausible but real species on our planet and beyond; illustrating how science is sometimes stranger than fiction.
Hearn will share the lichens inhabiting Volland’s grounds on March 23rd beginning at 2pm. Participants will learn interesting facts about lichens, basic lichen terminology, and see a wide range of lichen species thriving at Volland. She plans to bring her chemistry test kit for lichen id, national and local field guides, a couple of handheld microscopes and some loupes for looking closely at lichens. She says: “Lichens are capable of growing on glass, brick, metal, rock, branches, and occasionally animals. Lichens defy rules, behave symbiotically and can live to be over 1,000 years old. The tour will include walking around Volland’s built area, plus a walk through the Nature Trail. Please bring sturdy shoes that you do not mind getting dirty.
After the walk, Forcefields, the musical duo of Julia Othmer (Aayama Forcefield) and James T. Lundie (Max Forcefield), will present a live performance with enhanced soundscapes and original visual projections. The concert will be a multi-media experience featuring the hand-drawn artistry of Sarah Hearn on their composition “The Symphony Of All Things.” The Forcefields and Hearn are collaborators (much like lichens).
FREE - please RSVP
Julia Othmer aka Aayama Forcefield and James T Lundie aka Max Forcefield join Maria Vasquez Boyd to talk about the visual and sonic artistry of their new project THE FORCEFIELDS!
The Forcefields, musical duo Julia Othmer (Aayama Forcefield) and James T. Lundie (Max Forcefield) invite you on a collective journey through sonic space for their upcoming performance Transmissions. The Forcefields will be the debuting for Charlotte Street’s new series, In(SITE), highlighting local, regional, and national acts at pivotal points in their practices. In a multidisciplinary collaboration with artists Simon Huntley, Sarah Hearn, and Mikal Shapiro, Transmissions is an exploration of cosmic vibrations and soundscapes in a stunning one-night-only production.
as Mark Manning’s special guests on his amazing Wednesday Midday Medley, James and I will be discussing our upcoming performance at Charlotte Street and the debut of the FORCEFIELDS!!
Jeremie Albino’s grainy ballads are inflected with a joyous tenor that has found him a
distinct space in the world of Americana, folk, blues, and country. Reimagining the
image of the lonesome wanderer, his music is rooted in the instant when everyone in a
room experiences the same moment in a multitude of different ways—embodying
solitude and connection all at once. Starting out playing late night gig slots, Jeremie’s rigour has landed him a blossoming touring career. Garnering attention from the community and press alike, he’s heralded as “a true resurgence of the most authentic
blues brought to life through the eyes of a modern and young, but old-soul artist ”(American Songwriter) and “the next in line of emotive band leaders that project soul
and directness atop a head turning sound” (Glide Magazine).
His latest album, Tears You Hide (2023), produced by Jeremie’s long time collaborator and manager Crispin Day, is a memento to family, resilience, and the road ahead. Three years in the making, the rickety footstomping, and lilting stories inherent to Albino’s sound remains, yet the narrative has shifted slightly. Tears You Hide troubles the romanticization of the past by cherishing the present, stringing a narrative where connection, resolve, and vulnerability are distilled in an unfiltered amount of gratitude.
Local piano driven song-writer Julia Othmer opens the night.
$16.44
Just in time for Valentine’s weekend, the Lawrence Arts Center’s Microcinema and Free State Festival present a candlelit evening of film and music amidst the beautiful ambience of the Cider Gallery.
7pm: Doors open. Grab a drink from the bar and enjoy a showcase of short silent films by filmmaker Germaine Dulac.
7:30pm: Music performance by Julia Othmer and James T. Lundie accompanied by visual projections.
ABOUT THE MUSIC Julia Othmer’s piano-driven performances are mesmerizing fusions of raw power, vocal artistry and joy. The child of refugees, Othmer draws from a richly cultured palette of experience to inspire her intensely human yet otherworldly songs. Known for the intensity of her stage presence and dynamic performances, Othmer is one of seven artists selected to represent the USA for Global Music Match 2021 and a 2022 Official Showcasing Artist at Folk Alliance International. Julia’s award-winning music has been featured on NPR and the BBC, in film, TV, and video games. She tours internationally and has shared the stage with a range of artists including Emmylou Harris, Sarah McLachlan, Lisa Loeb, The Alarm and Regina Spektor. James Lundie is an innovative composer, producer, multi-instrumentalist, videographer, songwriter, and designer. In collaboration with his partner Julia Othmer, James creates inter-disciplinary, multi-media experiences. James has composed and produced music for film, television, audio branding, and international publicity campaigns. His studio recordings often feature bespoke audio equipment, re-created vintage gear and instruments of his own recreation.
ABOUT THE FILMS As one of the leading radical feminists of her day, Germaine Dulac was editor of La Française, the organ of the French suffragette movement. She also doubled as theater and cinema critic of the publication and became increasingly enamored with film as an art form. In 1915, she formed a production company with her husband called Delia Film and began directing highly inventive, small-budget pictures. Dulac emerged as a leading figure in the impressionist movement in French films. In the late 20s, she was an important part of the second avant-garde of the French cinema, creating films made according to the rules of visual music.
$15
The Band That Fell To Earth KC's eighth annual tribute to David Bowie, featuring THREE nights of music at recordBar on Thursday, Jan. 25 (Hunky Dory VIP show), Friday, Jan. 26 and Saturday, Jan. 27. A portion of proceeds will be donated to Midwest Innocence Project, a nonprofit organization that supports wrongfully convicted people in the region, and advocates for systemic change to prevent wrongful convictions. Each night will contain a different set list, special guests, and items created by local makers.
The Band That Fell To Earth is Kansas City's premier David Bowie tribute, powered by some of the city's most prominent musicians and community supporters.
let's have a happy hour together !! NYC how I have missed you. 7PM!!! FREEEEEEE!!!!
Offering support for The Bridge 90.9FM and sharing some good vibes on the airwaves.