Workin' for the beakend

By Carly Halvorson

Friday, May 4, 2007

The Crossroads

Tonight marks the launch of a new venue, The Crossroads, at 417 E. 18th St. in Kansas City, Mo. Pipeline Productions, the company that puts together the Wakarusa Music Festival, scheduled Robert Randolph and Ziggy Marley to perform tonight. While it may be hard to live in the footsteps of reggae icon Bob Marley, Ziggy has carved out his own sound. Reggae is still the dominant force in his music, but now rock and rap influences are also present. On the other side of the music spectrum is Robert Randolph and The Family Band. Randolph’s music sounds like a combination of classic rock, funk and soul. The show starts at 7 p.m. and is $26 to $76 for all ages.

Cinco de Mayo

There’s no better way to celebrate Cinco de Mayo than with an all-day block party and cheap drink specials. Wayne & Larry’s Sports Bar and Grill, Ninth and Iowa Streets, is hosting a Cinco de Mayo Block Party that doubles as a one-year anniversary party from noon to midnight on Saturday. The party will feature games, $3 hot dogs and burgers, and performances from local bands. Admission is free and all ages are welcome.

Dennis Moore

Congressman Dennis Moore will speak at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Ecumenical Christian Ministries, 1204 Oread. KU Young Democrats is sponsoring his visit, which will allow the audience to ask questions pertaining to students, Kansas and national issues. Tickets are $5 for students, $10 for everyone else, and will be sold at the door. Moore has represented Kansas’ third district since 1998.

— Edited by Kelly Lanigan

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